Articles by Alex Baird

  • Apollo Bay lobby group ponders new name

    Apollo Bay’s new community action group could have a name later this month, with suggestions for its title ramping up.

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  • Wannon MP Dan Tehan met with Apollo Bay community campaigner Sally Cannon to collect a petition of 574 signatures in support of underground powerlines for him to take back to Canberra.

    Backing for buried powerlines

    Wannon MP Dan Tehan says an Apollo Bay-led petition pushing for underground powerlines can hopefully spark more debate to help communities with similar issues achieve the same goal.

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  • Federal MP demands coast policy rethink

    Wannon MP Dan Tehan has weighed in on the Apollo Bay-GORCAPA stoush, saying State Government should take responsibility for current issues along the coastal town’s foreshore.

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  • Injuries continue to mount for reigning premiers

    South Colac is sweating on an ankle injury to premiership footballer Jordan Foley and will enter this weekend’s blockbuster against Alvie without Dylan McCarthy due to another hamstring blow.

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  • Coach praises Cats in key win

    Colac Imperials coach Paul Liistro says a young forward stamped his authority on senior footy during his side’s win over Simpson, while another proved he was one of the competition’s best players in a key post.

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  • Former state junior on board at Birre

    Birregurra coach Kane Leersen says having a former state junior return to footy with the Saints after a lengthy layoff is a major boost for the club.

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  • Rare injury for gun Tiger

    Colac Tigers coach Courtney Cuolahan says state netball rising star Zara Walters missed the Tigers’ huge win over Grovedale with a unique injury setback.

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  • Trek back to the Bay worth it

    Dylan Murnane’s logic behind jumping in the car from Melbourne to play cricket and footy at Apollo Bay every week is simple.

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