Articles by Alex Baird

  • Naming choices unveiled for new Bay group

    Two emerging community leaders are now part of a seven-person panel to form Apollo Bay’s new action group as they ramp up proceedings to launch the entity. 

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  • Beach access extended at Marengo

    Authorities have extended stair access to Marengo Beach to cope with unusual ocean activity which forced the closure of an entrance to the popular spot due to safety fears.

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  • Rec Reserve could assist accommodation issue

    GORCAPA says the Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve could be a solution to fix long-term accommodation shortages in the coastal town as part of improvements to the facility.

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  • Adrenaline rush for keen runner

    Apollo Bay’s Nina Jinks has never really lacked motivation to run, especially since having kids and using exercise to create healthy habits to inspire her two young boys.

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  • Community effort keeps marathon thriving

    It takes a village to run a marathon, well at least to help make it happen at Apollo Bay for volunteer co-ordinator Pat Liederbach.

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  • Water issue fixed ahead of busy Bay weekend

    Authorities have worked around the clock to fix a burst water pipe at the Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve which left footballers and netballers without showers at the facility last round.

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  • Floodplain house proposal

    Colac Otway Shire Council says it will “carefully consider” approving a small project on a controversial parcel of land on an Apollo Bay floodplain.

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  • Call for reserve to include worker accommodation

    Apollo Bay community leader Sally Cannon says she hopes a masterplan for the town’s recreation reserve not only centres around sport but a chance to create long-term accommodation for workers.

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