Articles by Alex Baird

  • League investigates new senior grade

    Colac district cricket is edging closer to having a fourth senior grade, the association’s boss has revealed.

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  • Recruit shines in Demon’s milestone game

    Otway Districts leader Ross Panther says the club has found a beauty in John Stewart, who had his best outing since joining the senior ranks mid-season.

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  • Dream debut for teen Tiger in big win

    Teenager Rani Jamieson had a GFL senior debut to remember after the Colac Tigers knocked Newtown and Chilwell off the top of the ladder and put its hat back in the ring as a genuine contender.

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  • A butterfly haven in the Bay

    Apollo Bay locals can spread their wings and learn more about butterflies, with the transformation of a community space into a haven to attract the colourful creatures.

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  • GFL decider on the move

    Colac Tigers co-coach Rowan McSparron says Leopold hosting a GFL grand final doesn’t bother him, as long as the move is short-term.

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  • Vandals target tree planting

    An Apollo Bay resident says she was shocked to discover vandals had attacked new street trees planted in a busy part of town.

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  • Fisherman’s close encounter with killer whales

    A shock encounter with killer whales has given three visitors to Apollo Bay the fishing trip of a lifetime.

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  • Badge against seismic testing

    Each community member at an Apollo Bay consultation meeting about seismic testing came armed with a badge of “relevance” to have their say on protecting the ocean.

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