Articles by Alex Baird

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Insight into another world

    An insight into the cruel reality of the hostile and tragic environment young girls face in Afghanistan under the Taliban’s regime is rare for teenagers like Apollo Bay’s Tess Neal.

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  • Drought-breaking hole-in-one for Bay golfer

    Faith Morrissy had 25 holes to register the fact she had just ended a 13-year drought of hole-in-ones for female golfers at Apollo Bay.

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  • Summer memo missed

    December missed the memo that summer had arrived in the Colac district after an underwhelming start to the warm season.

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  • Val reflects on life at 99 years young

    There’s something magical about Val Flitton and her outlook on life. 

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  • Bowlers brace for Aussie guns

    Rhys Jeffs says suiting up alongside Aussie bowls superstars Aaron Teys and Corey Wedlock will be “a once in a lifetime opportunity” for Colac and Winchelsea players tonight.

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