Articles by Alex Baird

  • Bumper racing season awaits

    Traditional events and new initiatives have the Colac Turf Club priced as unbackable favourites to produce a racing season to remember.

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  • Men invited to the table

    A new mental health initiative encouraging men to build mateship in a safe space is being launched in Colac next week.

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  • Toy Library opens in the Bay

    Apollo Bay kids have a whole new world of exploring to do thanks to a community initiative.  

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  • Thoughts with Israeli friends

    New Apollo Bay school teacher Corey Bolton says he would return to Israel in a heartbeat with his young family to stand by his friends during the country’s current war crisis.

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  • Site a solution for arts group

    With an affordable housing option seemingly off the table at 69 McLachlan Street, Apollo Bay artists are pleading for it to become a makers’ space for the town’s thriving creative community.

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  • Still celebrating the reward of a bold decision

    Kennett River’s Matt Bain will be forever grateful his wife Brooke twisted his arm to make a last-ditch attempt to watch his beloved Pies win an AFL premiership live at the MCG.

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  • Lorne theatre confidence

    A community leader is confident Lorne’s iconic theatre will remain a key part of the tourist town in the future as its original self.

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  • College cow’s local flavour

    Apollo Bay P-12 College pupils could get more than a freebee at the local ice cream shop if their artwork promoting the dairy industry is recognised on a national scale.

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