Articles by Alex Baird

  • Star defenders impress Pies

    Collingwood officials say the combination of Colac Tigers premiership defenders Brooke Allan and Indya Forde is a tantalising prospect for the Magpies ahead of the Australian Netball Championships.

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  • Owner must remove burnt car

    Road authorities say it is up to the owner to remove a burnt-out vehicle which has sat idle on the busy Skenes Creek Road between Forrest and Apollo Bay for more than a month.

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  • Co-Op confident of future

    Apollo Bay Fishermen’s Co-Op director Markus Nolle is confident a review into the original masterplan for the harbour precinct won’t impact improvements to their facility. 

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  • Mentor system boosts netball umpiring stocks

    Strengthening netball umpire numbers in the Colac district is getting help from a mentoring program for new whistleblowers.

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  • Burnt-out wreck a constant reminder of risks

    A resident on Skenes Creek Road near Apollo Bay says a burnt-out vehicle ditched on the roadside is a stark reminder of the dangers when driving through the Otways.

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  • Son part of umpire’s major milestone

    Colac district umpiring games record holder Russell Adams says having his son coaching senior footy has been a special way to bow out of the caper ahead of his last big milestone.

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  • Thrilling time at Barongarook

    Colac Motorcycle Club officials say their track tucked away at Barongarook is no longer a hidden gem in the racing community.

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  • Coastal community celebrates Tree Day

    A Landcare facilitator says it’s no coincidence volunteers are returning to the same location for National Tree Day at Apollo Bay this year. 

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