Articles by Alex Baird

  • Senior trio could boost Lorne

    Lorne officials were tight-lipped about the possibility of bringing senior footballers back for tomorrow’s reserves preliminary final against Alvie.

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  • Refugee support group benefits from ride

    Keen cyclist and Skenes Creek local Helen Cocks will combine two passions when she volunteers for Amy’s Gran Fondo ride on Sunday.

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  • Apollo Bay’s big fish reel in keen anglers

    An Apollo Bay fisherman says the town is fast becoming the “big fish” capital of Victoria after another busy tuna season of huge hauls.

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  • HOUSING HOPE: Council site could provide worker accommodation

    A campaigner for more essential worker accommodation in Apollo Bay says it is vital that authorities get on the front foot to ensure the coastal town doesn’t miss out on investment through the State Government’s Regional Housing Fund.

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  • Hungry Demons down Roos in a thriller

    Otway Districts coach Emma Sutherland says her netballers are hungry for finals success after producing another special performance at Central Reserve.

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  • Musical hits home for director

    Red Door’s Zoe Hudgell says having a Pacific Islands connection behind the scenes of Moana the Musical will add a special element during preparations for the production.

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  • Tough start for Colac’s junior netball sides

    Colac Tigers 17-and-under netball mentor Eliza Cahill says her players had a tough initiation to week-one of finals after a second-half fadeout in their Division One clash. 

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  • Tigers ready ‘to make amends’

    Colac Tigers co-coach Darcy Lang says his footballers “are ready to make amends” in a cut-throat semi-final after failing to overcome a South Barwon outfit in the box seat to challenge reigning premiers St Mary’s.

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