Articles by Alex Baird

  • 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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  • Jetsetter at home in Apollo Bay

    You’d think tackling issues in a small community like Apollo Bay wouldn’t faze Nikki Williams after a lifetime working with and against leaders from influential countries around the world. 

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  • Safety lessons for kinder kids

    Apollo Bay kinder kids have been out in force pounding the pavement learning the importance of road safety.

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  • A warrior behind the scenes

    Apollo Bay’s Allan Holmes is proof you don’t have to be a top athlete to make an impact on lives in beach safety.

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