Articles by Alex Baird

  • Reserve designs unveiled

    A much-needed overhaul of the Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve has taken an important step, with the release of a new draft masterplan for the popular holiday park.

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  • Helping Bay’s rare species

    A little girl had just completed a quick lap exploring Apollo Bay’s new butterfly garden when Molly Fisher arrived to share her journey helping deliver the garden to a community which means so much to her.

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  • Bay teens gear up for Thai trip with a meaning

    Apollo Bay school students will visit Thailand this year to volunteer for a foundation close to the heart of one their leaders.

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  • Footpath boost for the Bay

    A manager of one of Apollo Bay’s biggest accommodation providers says new footpath along the Great Ocean Road is a massive boost for pedestrian users having safe access to town.

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  • Coastal authority builds relationship with the Bay

    “Real conversations” between GORCAPA and the Apollo Bay community have left both parties with a positive outlook as the authority aims to strengthen its relationship with the coastal town.

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  • Fisherman’s answer for rogue seal

    Fishing identity Nick Polgeest says relocating Apollo Bay’s rogue seal might be the only answer to safety fears at the harbour.

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  • Co-Op marks 75 years in Apollo Bay

    Filmmaker Jackson Hayat says coming home to Apollo Bay and putting the Fishermen’s Co-Op in the spotlight will hopefully serve the iconic institute justice now and into the future.

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  • Bombers legend back in the mix

    Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cam Parker has no doubt Khan Beckett can still handle the rigours of senior footy after the dual Jack Mahoney Medallist played reserves on the weekend.

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