Articles by Alex Baird

  • Playing the long game

    Emerging quick Josh Garner says he is content focusing on Premier cricket with Geelong and having a kick with the Colac Tigers, with his ambition to play at the highest level still burning.

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  • City icon on the move

    The lure of one, or possibly even two, more bowls flags with her beloved City can’t sway Val Hutchison to travel home to Colac for one last crack ahead of her big move.

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  • Cat’s hard work leads to Vic recall

    Colac rising star Aanilya Cheeran’s mentor says a recall to Victoria’s team on the cusp of the Women’s National Cricket League final is a testament to the hard work she’s put in.

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  • Authorities target local boats

    Water authorities have teamed up in Apollo Bay for a four-day operation targeting safety and compliance on the coast.

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  • Saints still a sniff

    Birregurra captain Liam Hammond says the Saints’ shock late-season finals surge won’t change the way they go about their cricket.

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  • Apollo Bay firefighters host CFA’s state chief

    Apollo Bay firies opened their doors to the CFA’s chief officer and brigades around the state to share their knowledge about an important emergency vehicle in its ranks.

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  • Peake performance no surprise to teammates

    Former Australian under-19 cricketer and Colac local Josh Garner says Oliver Peake’s World Cup-winning performance was no surprise to his Geelong teammates.

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  • CDCA Team of the Week – Round 13

    The Colac Herald will select its best side from the Division One ranks each round in 2023-24.

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