Articles by Alex Baird

  • Stamp of approval for iconic road

    Tourists think the Great Ocean Road is a Mickey Mouse location, and now it has the stamp of approval.

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  • Leaders hope for positive review on harbour plans

    Community leaders hope upgrades to the Apollo Bay harbour will match the original plans when a review is complete for the new authority in charge of the project.

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  • Community feedback key to reserve upgrade

    A passionate Apollo Bay community member says plans for much-needed upgrades to the town’s recreation reserve are in better shape 18 months down the track after GORCAPA sought feedback from residents.

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  • AFL focus for Bay photographer

    A photo of pure elation behind the scenes with this year’s Geelong league premiers has once again put Apollo Bay photographer Amber Noseda in the spotlight of the AFL’s Footy Focus competition.

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  • Teen on the cusp of senior state debut

    Geelong coach Stephen Field says Colac teenager Aanliya Cheeran is on the cusp of making her debut for Victoria in senior women’s cricket’s national competition as she prepares for a historic weekend with the Cats.

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  • Vixens contract not official

    Colac rising star Zara Walters is yet to sign with the Melbourne Vixens as elite netballers continue working through a Collective Players Agreement with the sport’s governing body.

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  • Mulgrew move thrills mentor

    New South Colac coach Brad Surkitt says he hopes he can get the best out of returning Roos footballer Clay Mulgrew.

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  • Hole-in-one continues golfer’s impressive journey

    Golf has come somewhat naturally for Colac’s Mark Ritchie, who has reached single-figure handicap status and now has a hole-in-one on his home course less than a decade after taking up the sport.

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