Articles by Alex Baird
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.
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.
Summer memo missed
December missed the memo that summer had arrived in the Colac district after an underwhelming start to the warm season.
Val reflects on life at 99 years young
There’s something magical about Val Flitton and her outlook on life.
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.
No rush for absent Swan
Alvie premiership skipper Jarrod Groves says having a stable squad has been key to his side’s early season success, with the Swans not expecting star cricketer Liam McGuane to be available until after Christmas.
McDonald makes his mark at Geelong
Geelong coach Nick Speak says Irrewarra export Josh McDonald has made the most of an opportunity to fast-track his career in Victorian Premier Cricket.
State selection spurs young Colac champion
A desire to represent Victoria is still very much high on the agenda for Colac’s Will Collihole who is gearing up for another chance to impress state selectors.