Articles by: Alex Baird
Paradise plans will ‘be a start’
An advocate for Apollo Bay’s Paradise Picnic Reserve says she hopes the coastal community continues lobbying for the space after Colac Otway Shire Council confirmed works to improve it would start later this year.
Bay show builds momentum
Apollo Bay’s annual show is building back towards its glory years, with event officials eager to showcase the region has more to offer than just tourism.
Colac’s longest serving driving mentor retires
Colac’s learner driver program will farewell its longest serving mentor tomorrow with a special event in his honour.
Volunteer support essential to sustain events
A former mayor is encouraging festival organisers to mentor the next wave of volunteers, with “severe committee burnout” forcing another major Colac district event to scale back.
Walters bound for SSN decider
Colac’s Zara Walters will play in a Suncorp Super Netball decider in her first year at the elite level after the Melbourne Vixens prevailed in tonight’s preliminary final.
Keen to represent community
Mick Fischer was an Apollo Bay police officer for 25 years, operated his own tourism company and is now semi-retired working on road maintenance.
Community rallies for courts
Desperate upgrades to the only public recreation space between Lorne and Apollo Bay are almost shovel-ready following a spirited community effort to secure funding.
Shrub Club creates positivity
Joining Apollo Bay’s Shrub Club has put a concerning issue like climate change into perspective for Chris Prewer.
Coastal councillor plans to continue push for ‘fair deal’
Campaigning for a “fair deal” for coastal communities remains high on Graham Costin’s agenda – it just won’t be achieved as a Colac Otway Shire councillor.
Bulls to wait following approval
South West Cricket officials have confirmed they will appeal a decision allowing Pomborneit to join the Colac district association, saying the club remains the “best thing” for its competition.
Hawks first-gamer excites coach
Apollo Bay coach Tyson Holt says 16-year-old first-gamer Luan Hanrahan has what it takes to step into the elite pathways following his spectacular rise in football.
Saints challenge strong Swans squad
Birregurra officials say they will take plenty of positives from the clash with Alvie after the Saints showcased why the club is on track to return to finals netball.
Tiger stars alongside VFL duo
Colac Tiger Ben McCarthy had his “best game of the year” in a midfield boosted by the return of VFL-listed footballer Bailey Scott.
Season in doubt for injured Hawks
Injuries could sideline two key Apollo Bay netballers for the remainder of the season.
Inspiring communities to run
Inspired young athlete Liliana Mill is on a mission to start a parkrun community in Apollo Bay.
Wet weather suits Simpson, says Casey
Western Eagles coach Dan Casey says winter conditions should suit Simpson in its endeavours to play footy finals in 2024.
Another shot for Colac’s Vixen
Colac’s Zara Walters and her Melbourne Vixens teammates must use their double chance to advance to the Suncorp Super Netball decider this weekend following a disappointing semi-final loss.
Bombers all class against Demons
Otway Districts leader and multiple Irrewarra-Beeac premiership netballer Emma Hillman says the Bombers’ class at both ends of the court shone against her Demons.
Teenager steps up for Eagles
Simpson notched up its third-straight against a Western Eagles outfit which unveiled another teenager in A Grade netball.
Enticott helps depleted Dolphins
Former Lorne premiership coach Carly Enticott returned to A Grade level for the second time this season to help her depleted Dolphins.
VCCL grants Bulls move
Pomborneit could become the Colac District Cricket Association’s newest team this summer after a successful appeal to join the league today.
Dinosaur dream for Apollo Bay local
Exploring Apollo Bay with the information he has now on dinosaur prints would have made Tim Wagstaff as a boy go crazy with excitement 40 years ago.
Prestigious nomination for Colac race meet
Colac’s popular Christmas races meeting has been shortlisted for Country Racing Victoria’s event of the year.
Rise in local shark encounters
A coastal authority says it will install signage at an Apollo Bay beach after community members gave “anecdotal reports of increased shark activity”.
