Articles by Alex Baird

  • 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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  • Racing backs vital organisation

    Locals and punters from far and wide hit the racetrack on Friday for the annaul Colac Gold Cup.

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  • Police operation underway

    Colac police are cracking down on motorists who fail to slow down when emergency vehicles are operating.

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  • Aircraft tragedy rocks Colac district

    Corangamite CFA group officer Mark Billing says yesterday’s air tragedy at Colac West was a confronting scene for witnesses and emergency services involved.

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  • Cheeran returns to state cricket’s senior squad

    Cricket rising star Aanliya Cheeran could get another crack at senior level with Victoria, after the Colac product was selected in the state squad for two 50-over games against Tasmania.

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  • Val launches ladies’ season

    Apollo Bay ladies’ golfers had 99 reasons to celebrate the start of their new season when a cherished member returned to make the traditional first putt.

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