Articles by Alex Baird
High praise in the food trade
A Cororooke egg farmer is the talk of Victoria’s food industry after taking out a major award for his initiative thinking.
Road safety campaigner warns landscaping could impact visibility
A road safety campaigner says authorities are going against their word by planting trees on the notorious Colac East roundabout on the Princes Highway.
A chance for coastal community to have say
Apollo Bay residents can have their say on projects in the town during two open days hosted by GORCAPA next week.
Kinder kids spread their wings
Apollo Bay kinder kids are exploring butterflies and learning their importance to sustaining a healthy ecosystem.
Public meeting to unite Apollo Bay on site use
Apollo Bay community leaders will host a public meeting in their last-ditch effort to pause the sale of 69 McLachlan Street and decide how the facility could best meet the town’s needs if it was retained.
Saints start season with a bang
Colac district cricket followers didn’t get a chance to see Birregurra’s full potential despite the pre-season flag favourite delivering a stern warning to the competition during its mammoth win over Warrion.
Coastal conversations continue
A much-loved discussion group is back in full swing at Apollo Bay to help the coastal town’s mission of supporting Afghani families in desperate need.
Barongarook wins a thriller
Barongarook upstaged tennis powerhouse Colac Lawn on sets after games were locked at 41-apiece at the completion of the final rubber on Saturday.