Articles by Alex Baird

  • Harbour planning continues

    The authority now leading the redevelopment of the Apollo Bay harbour says it plans to have the long-awaited project completed by “mid-2026”.

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  • Another young tall to debut for Simpson

    Simpson will unveil another tall option in attack tomorrow when teenager Jayden Gass makes his senior football debut in the Tigers’ clash against the Western Eagles.

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  • Sam inspires Hanna’s run

    Admiring Colac’s Sam Grinton’s inspiring efforts fundraising for brain cancer research and learning the devastating stats surrounding the disease signed Hanna Mueller up for this year’s Great Ocean Road half-marathon alongside her work colleague.

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  • Salvos plan safe space for teens

    Transforming Colac’s Salvos into a safe space for young people to “drop in” could be a reality from next month.

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  • End of era for Colac Red Cross shop

    An iconic Colac op shop along Murray Street has been forced to shut its doors after 21 years due to declining volunteer numbers.

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  • Foundation’s fundraising goal ahead of festival

    Apollo Bay and District Health Foundation is hoping it won’t take a marathon effort to fundraise for a life-saving piece of equipment for the community.

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  • Cats share a close connection

    As close mates, Josh Garner and Josh McDonald had plenty in common growing up together in Colac away from cricket.

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  • Schools combine to hit a high note

    A growing partnership between young musicians from Colac and Apollo Bay hit another high note during a Combined Band Workshop with schools from the district.

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