Articles by Alex Baird

  • 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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  • One of Colac’s great footy journeys all but over

    A fairytale return to Otway Districts is unlikely for ex-Sydney Swan Dean Towers who has revealed his playing days are all but over, putting an end to a remarkable journey in footy.

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  • World champion hits Apollo Bay

    Speedcubing Australia’s president says Apollo Bay has quickly become a destination for the sport after a former world champion had tongues wagging at this year’s event.

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  • Hordes of helpers the heart and soul at Tigerland

    Colac Tigers president Matt Gibson says volunteers are the heart and soul of footy and netball at Tigerland. 

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  • Seal fears at Apollo Bay

    Authorities have set up a capture zone to assess the health of a seal which has created safety fears for visitors at the Apollo Bay harbour.

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  • Boardwalk repairs alongside skatepark

    GORCAPA says it will investigate repairs to the Apollo Bay skatepark during upgrades to a neighbouring boardwalk.

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