Articles by Alex Baird

  • Locals loving LIV Golf

    Returning home with a tee from Masters champion Patrick Reed, watching kids high-fiving Aussie superstar Cameron Smith and shaking the hand of Greg Norman, Colac’s Aaron Townsend says LIV Golf has given fans of the sport something to finally look forward to.

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  • Personalised flowers for mum

    Early morning trips to Melbourne to hand pick floral arrangements from suppliers will ensure mum gets the pick of the bunch from Thistle and Thorn this year.

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  • Remembering those ‘close to our hearts’

    A memorial service is being hosted in Colac ahead of Mother’s Day’s to “remember and reflect” loved ones.

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  • A show like no other

    Lovers of 80s music and a good time have a rare opportunity to hit the stage at COPACC and feature in the production All Fired Up.

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  • Kitchen gardens to dream Landcare role

    One of the secret ingredients to Abby Imhoff’s successes in life has evolved through sustainable edible gardens and what they can deliver to communities.

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  • More calls to bring on VBOSS

    Apollo Bay P-12 College principal Brian Humphries says denying the coastal town a planned beach safety training centre is like putting a price tag on someone’s life given the recent trauma on Victorian beaches.

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  • Locals lend a hand during Lake fish release

    A cast of keen fishers were on hand for the release of 7000 Golden Perch fingerlings at Lake Colac in a move authorities hope will create year-round recreational opportunities.

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  • Pledge to repay travel clients

    Former Colac travel agent Jordan Dittloff has revealed he plans to repay the money he stole from clients, claiming he has already handed back $30,000 during his return to the public eye through politics.

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