Articles by Alex Baird

  • Bay residents fighting against kinder auction

    A petition to keep Apollo Bay’s old kinder site in community hands is circling the coastal town in another attempt to stop the sale of 69 McLachlan Street.

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  • Young Tigers book spot in decider

    Colac Tigers coach Tyson Hay says his under-14 footballers’ “determination and grit” booked them a spot in a grand final after an exciting come-from-behind win.  

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  • Skipper inspires Saints

    Birregurra under-18 coach Nathan Maslen says his group is inspired to perform for sidelined skipper Harry Brien and other teammates missing finals footy.

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  • 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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