Articles by Alex Baird

  • Vibes high at Western Eagles

    Committed junior mentor and Western Eagles legend Kess Duynhoven says there is a buzz around the Irrweillipe-based club as it aims to fill all three positions in underage netball grand finals.

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  • Saint inspires in return to netball

    Birregurra officials say Penny Morrison’s return to netball three years after a serious car accident has been inspiring.

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  • New voice joins coastal group

    Retiring Colac Otway Shire councillor Graham Costin says taking on a key role with an Apollo Bay advocacy group will enable him to deliver on his promise to continue campaigning for issues along the coast.

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  • Flags for siblings over west

    Joey Noseda saw how hard winning games of footy was while following her dad around when he toiled away for years putting a reserves team on the park at Apollo Bay. 

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  • Bay athlete claims national title

    Dreaming of being Australia’s next Jessica Hull is becoming more of a reality for new Australian cross-country champion and emerging Apollo Bay athlete Teyvia Williams.

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  • Ruth’s remarkable journey

    Colac’s Ruth Crabbe thought her sporting days might be behind her more than 50 years ago when a major health scare threatened to change her life.

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  • Shrub club praise for coast authority’s work

    If a new coastal authority was ever after positive reinforcement its work along the Great Ocean Road was appreciated, they should spend a morning at Shrub Club in Apollo Bay.

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  • Sides deliver another finals classic

    There is something special about finals netball between Alvie and Irrewarra-Beeac.

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