Articles by Alex Baird

  • 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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  • 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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