Articles by Alex Baird
Camperdown’s concedes campaign’s all but but over
Camperdown skip Matthew Brewer says the club is being “realistic” in conceding its finals’ dreams are over, despite a mathematical chance of entering the four entering the final two rounds.
Bikes, coffee and interaction
The Colac Herald heard about the growing popularity of a weekly gathering at Beeac, and thought we’d catch up with the motorbike-riding, coffee-loving retirees who appreciate the ride and chance to have a chat with mates.
Bay festival expected to return
Apollo Bay Seafood Festival director Bill Hurley-Fraser is confident a full-scale event will return next year after State Government “budget cuts” and volunteer fatigue forced officials to make the difficult decision to cancel the main event planned for this weekend.
Crews praised after rough swim
A Colac Otway Shire councillor and experienced ocean swimmer has praised water safety crews after competitors at a Port Campbell event were dealt with nasty conditions on the weekend.
SAFETY PLEA: Swimmers risk lives
Apollo Bay’s senior lifeguard leader is pleading with swimmers to obey safety warnings on beaches after witnessing yet another near drowning incident on the coast.
Whale buried in ‘safe location’
Authorities say they are confident the burial site of a whale’s carcass which beached at Marengo this week is “in a safe location”, despite concerns from Apollo Bay locals.
Melville marvels at Peake
Having front row seats to one of the hottest young prospects in Australian cricket, Colac’s Henry Melville has shared an insight into what makes Oliver Peake so good.
Danny’s dream comes to light
Danny Cox’s relationship with fireworks has changed significantly since his days living in the Northern Territory when he and thousands of others jumped at the chance to legally set off crackers in the streets.