Articles by Alex Baird
Bay’s big band debut road trip
Up-and-coming Apollo Bay musicians got a taste of what life is like on the road after performing at schools across the region during a whirlwind trip.
New face of iconic windmills
An iconic local business will continue delivering windmills worldwide from Colac under Steel 360.
Walters reflects on rollercoaster ride to joining Vixens
Zara Walters is now officially a Melbourne Vixen, a tag the exciting young Colac netballer says she still finds hard to believe after a rollercoaster of emotions to share the news.
Birre teen and mum save life
A Birregurra mum says a man is lucky to be alive after her son pulled him from the ocean near Wye River.
Program inspires future lifesavers
Apollo Bay youngsters have been preparing for a safe summer by the beach through a surf cadets program at school.
Sky’s the limit for creative Lucy
The sky is the limit for Apollo Bay teenager Lucy Eastgate in her quest to explore the creative world of arts and literature.
Craftsmen use skills to enhance Hobbiton
A mastermind behind the Hobbiton movie set has called on the expertise of two Apollo Bay craftsmen to bring to life a new drawcard to the famous New Zealand property.
Rare creative project awaits in Antarctica
Embracing the sounds of the Otways at his Marengo property has prepared songwriter and composer David Bridie for Antarctica and his most daring project yet.