Articles by Alex Baird

  • CAREERS: Apprentice opportunities

    Justin McGuane knows the benefits of going through Westvic Staffing Solutions as an apprentice and now a boss.

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  • Bay artists fight for a new home

    A thriving new pottery group at Apollo Bay says it desperately needs a dedicated art makers’ space in town to sustain moving forward.

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  • Big tasks ahead for coastal trail

    A major walking trail linking Skenes Creek to Fairhaven is preparing for detailed design stage and a cultural heritage management plan.

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  • Bay wants state-run childcare

    Apollo Bay’s tricky childcare situation could hinge on an important State Government announcement later this year.

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  • Club hopes to cash in on Matildas mayhem

    Colac Otway Rovers officials hope they can cash in on “Matildas Mania” and create history by introducing female teams next year.

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  • DIRE PREDICTION: $600-million damage to Otway Coast within 20 years

    Storm surges and sea level rise could cause hundreds of millions of dollars of damage to Otway coastal communities, a new report warns, renewing calls to tackle climate change.

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  • Voice unveils first committee

    Jane Gross has been a voice for the Apollo Bay community for the best part of 50 years.

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  • Group backs gas decision

    OCEAN has welcomed calls to phase out gas in new Victorian homes from next year.

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