Articles by: Alex Baird
State selection for Sharks product
Apollo Bay teenager Tamar Holt has earned his first state selection in cricket after being named in the Vic Country under-17 Emerging Players squad.
Point Bunbury path construction starts
A coastal authority says it listened to the Apollo Bay community to create a new and safe access point for a walking track the community campaigned to save.
Trauma’s toll on everyday heroes
Memories of traumatic experiences sit around almost every corner of Apollo Bay for Colin Cooper. After three decades as a policeman, the toll of attending many deaths and traumatic events such as horrific car fatalities, suicides, workplace related deaths, violent assaults and drownings finally caught up with him in 2022. The father of four decided […]
Project move pleases Co-Op
Apollo Bay’s fishing co-op says “it feels like we can get started again” after a head consultant was appointed for the long-awaited harbour redevelopment.
New home for expanding agency
Downplaying the growth of Casey McDonald Realty is becoming harder by the minute for the founder and director of the Colac real estate agent.
Bay community breaks bread
A community feast has united people from all walks of life in Apollo Bay and won’t be the last supper of its kind after its initial success.
Captivating tourist centre ‘vital’
An Otways tourism advocate says a Visitor Information Centre in Colac is vital to promote the region, while suggesting different methods to celebrate what’s on offer.
Recycling efforts in full swing
Hunting down recycled cans and bottles is proving far more profitable than searching for lost golf balls for Colac members.
Facility boost for Bay childcare
Improvements to the Apollo Bay childcare facility have coincided with a new five-year lease agreement to ensure the service’s commitment to the coastal town.
Picnic to give refugee insight
A “subtle message” will coincide with a midwinter picnic in Apollo Bay tomorrow night to mark Refugee Week.
Prostate survivor’s mission for early detection
Having lived with prostate cancer for 21 years, Alan Barlee has made it his mission to share his own journey to encourage early detection.
Ex-AFL umpire joins league officials in CDFNL
A former AFL umpire boosted the whistleblowing stocks in the CDFNL alongside the league boss and a regional footy figure on the weekend.
Man airlifted in ‘freak accident’ near Apollo Bay
A man was airlifted to Royal Melbourne Hospital yesterday hospital after a tree branch went through his windscreen in what police say was a “freak accident” near Apollo Bay.
Coastal college embraces artivism
Raising awareness about seismic testing through art has been a powerful experience for Peter Day and Apollo Bay youngsters during his time with them at school.
Resilient Rog’s message after health battles
Those who have grown to know and love Roger Browne around Apollo Bay over the past 20 years have become familiar with a certain phrase.
Vic player keen to stay involved
A former Colac man says he is eager to continue representing Victoria at national level in indoor cricket for as long as his body allows.
Cubers’ coastal fix
Apollo Bay has become a destination for rubik’s cubers thanks to the efforts of an enthusiastic teenager in the coastal town.
Young Roo steps up to snag six
Teenager Bailey Mumberson stole the show with six goals after South Colac had some big names missing up forward during its clash with the Western Eagles.
Bay holds a special place for Silk
He has played competitively worldwide, but Matthew Silk marks down the Apollo Bay June Tournament on his golfing calendar every year.
Milestone for committed Tiger
Chris Oborne’s commitment to the Colac Tigers will reach another significant milestone tomorrow at Central Reserve.
Forward on track as champs return
Colac Tigers coach Rowan McSparron says livewire forward Luke Hillman isn’t far away from a senior return, while two experienced Tigers are back for the main game against Geelong West tomorrow.
Colac awaits call on star stopper’s availability
Colac officials won’t know until tonight if Melbourne Vixens reserves netballer Indya Forde is available for the Tigers’ crunch match against Geelong West.
Salmon, sharks but no big tuna
As anglers prepare to spend the long weekend casting a line along the coast, an Apollo Bay fisherman says they might be disappointed if chasing tuna.
Plea to move whale carcass
Apollo Bay’s Pete Fillmore is urging authorities to move a dead whale buried at Marengo, believing shark activity has increased along the popular coastline because of the carcass’ location.
