Articles by Alex Baird
End of chapter in CF journey
An important chapter in Liam Mulder’s courageous journey defying the odds of living with cystic fibrosis closed when the Colac youngster turned 18 and the Mulder family said goodbye to the medical professionals at the Royal Children’s Hospital, some who have treated Liam since birth. We spoke with Liam and his dad Jason about the importance of the healthcare facility during its biggest fundraising initiative over Easter with the Good Friday Appeal, and what lies ahead for Liam.
Warning ahead of long weekend
Unseasonably warm weather and dry conditions have local lifesavers and fire authorities on high alert entering Easter, while police have urged people to be vigilant on the roads after a spate of recent crashes in the Colac district.
Family, industry pay respect
Tributes from the trucking community have amazed the grieving family of a Colac man who was “tragically taken” doing something he loved.
Dedication to place he loves
From being the footy club’s mascot as youngster to becoming an emblem of Apollo Bay later in life, Bob Telford has witnessed plenty of changes to the town he loves, but one thing remains unwavering.
Voice seeking ship views
Apollo Bay Community Voice says while the community group doesn’t have an official stance on a controversial plan to ship livestock from King Island via Apollo Bay, it will act on its members’ best interests.
Pledge to promote beach safety
Volunteers of tomorrow’s ocean swim at Apollo Bay have made a pledge to encourage more education around beach safety in the wake of the drowning tragedy at the coastal town.
Calls for community space
Apollo Bay has a once in a lifetime opportunity to create a venue to cater for the community under a proposed masterplan to improve the town’s recreation reserve, the leader of the main sporting group says.
Focus on facility after fatality
This week’s drowning fatality at Apollo Bay has local surf life saving members pleading with the State Government for action on their proposed ocean safety skills centre at the coastal town.