Articles by Alex Baird

  • Finchy gears up for Big Freeze

    Colac export and former Australian cricketer Aaron Finch will get his iciest reception yet at the MCG today when he takes on the big slide in a bid to help the fight against MND.

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  • Spence responds to golf bombshell

    Colac export Craig Spence can only begin to imagine the tension in a PGA Tour player meeting after this week’s “bombshell” news about the future of world golf.

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  • Apollo Bay finds its new Voice

    New Apollo Bay community group’s interim leader Nikki Williams says one local perfectly summed up the direction the new entity wanted to take when residents decided on a name this week.

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  • Bay community shares the love

    A “no questions asked” Apollo Bay food share pantry has hit the ground running as the coastal community rallies around putting unused products to good use while helping people in need.

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  • Tournament to kick off 100-year celebrations

    There is good reason why Helen Stevens has put her hand up to co-ordinate Apollo Bay’s biggest golf tournament for almost two decades.

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  • Snorkelling guide promotes region

    From deadman’s fingers to zig-zag seaweed and underwater creatures like the bastard trumpeter to the old wife, a 10-page waterproof booklet has hit the shelves at Apollo Bay to give snorkelers instant information.

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  • From Apollo Bay to Europe, Estelle reflects on journey in classical music

    Estelle Shircore-Barker is making a name for herself as a concert pianist in Europe, a long way from her life at Apollo Bay.

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  • Withdrawal to affect talented locals, says former Pie

    Former Collingwood rookie Brooke Allan says the Magpies’ shock departure from elite netball is a major blow for her and fellow Colac export Zara Walters’ aspirations to reach the highest level.

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