Articles by Alex Baird

  • Wastewater overflow near Marengo beach

    Barwon Water re-opened beach access at the southern end of Marengo yesterday after “accidental discharge of partially treated wastewater” impacted the area this week.

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  • Tribunal overturns decision on Apollo Bay liquor store

    A campaigner against a newly approved Apollo Bay bottle shop hopes the community’s 18-month fight can change legislation on similar planning projects happening in the future.

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  • Hearing impairment shaped Yusuf’s path

    Colac’s newest sound audiologist says he entered the field to help make a difference after dealing with a hearing impairment since birth.

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  • 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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