Articles by Alex Baird

  • Ruth’s remarkable journey

    Colac’s Ruth Crabbe thought her sporting days might be behind her more than 50 years ago when a major health scare threatened to change her life.

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  • Shrub club praise for coast authority’s work

    If a new coastal authority was ever after positive reinforcement its work along the Great Ocean Road was appreciated, they should spend a morning at Shrub Club in Apollo Bay.

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  • Sides deliver another finals classic

    There is something special about finals netball between Alvie and Irrewarra-Beeac.

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  • First ever final South Colac netballer

    While most of South Colac’s D Grade netball squad have their eyes on a flag after back-to-back grand final losses, Saturday’s finals victory had extra significance for Emily Eyers.

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  • Farm experience for Bay community

    When the Howells bring home a neglected lamb from their family farm it has a silver-lining for Apollo Bay community members young and old.

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  • Roos rising star shines in final

    South Colac coach Kelsey Jeffreys says another week of finals experience will give netball rising star Sienna Milverton the world of confidence.

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  • Settled side sees Swans secure spots

    Alvie leader Ruby Bowers says the Swans have settled on their A and B Grade squads as they gear up for grand finals in both grades.

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  • Tiger plays on after dislocating finger

    Young Colac Tigers netballer Kiara Foster recovering quickly from a nasty finger injury has paved the way for her 17-and-under teammates to get first crack at qualifying for a Geelong league grand final.

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