Articles by Alex Baird

  • Champion footballers boost Bombers

    Irrewarra-Beeac’s emerging football talents in the reserves haven’t had to look far for direction on the field in the lead-up to finals.

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  • Composting is a team effort

    Apollo Bay’s food waste crusaders are ready to let the world know about their high-tech operation doing its bit to protect the environment.

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  • Young Eagles show promise

    Young Western Eagles mentor Elijah Reid says he and co-coach Luke Fish have evolved with their under-14.5 footballers after leading a young squad to finals during a second year in charge.

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  • Apollo Bay festival beats winter blues

    Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce president and chair of the Winter Wild committee Kevin O’Connell says the festival’s importance to the coastal town is enormous during quieter times.

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  • Community unites to celebrate

    Winter Wild organisers say this year’s festival is dedicated to the Apollo Bay community and celebrating what the district offers through entertainment, produce and artistry.

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  • Habitat restoration project starts at Lorne

    A habitat restoration project will start at Lorne this week to protect and enhance the coastline.

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  • Young couple speaks after dramatic ordeal

    A young couple has spoken about their terrifying experience near Lorne when the car and camper trailer they were sleeping in was stolen.

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  • Bay youngster’s Wild ambition

    Nothing encapsulates community spirit more than a 12-year-old taking on the responsibility of organising a key event for one of Apollo Bay’s major festivals.  

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