Articles by Alex Baird

  • TWO OF COLAC’S GREATEST: Retired AFL champion Luke Hodge played in an under-17 Colac district cricket premiership with Colac West alongside a 13-year-old Aaron Finch in 1999-2000. Pictured, from back left, are coach Sean Lynch, Grant Smith, Rosco Brauer, Phill Borg, Clay Brewer, Luke Hodge, Jason Finch and Shaun Finn. Front, Ryan Stewart, Daniel Hinkley, Aaron Finch, Matthew Densley and Alex Oates.

    Hodge in awe of retiring export

    AFL champion Luke Hodge says Aaron Finch always carried a familiar trait during his incredible journey in cricket from Colac West to captain of Australia.

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  • Swans not satisfied after big win

    Alvie skipper Jarrod Groves says the Swans aren’t completely satisfied with their season-defining win against a previously undefeated Colac outfit.

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  • Bay teen keeps Tigers safe

    Apollo Bay teenager Zac Clissold says patrolling a swimming pool full of Richmond AFL footballers would be hard to top in the early stages of his journey as a lifeguard.

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  • Boland-like start for teen Redback

    A campaign to build Charlie McGuane a statue at Irrewarra Cricket Club might be on the cards after the teenager’s stunning run of form continued during the Redbacks’ big win over Birregurra. 

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  • Bay’s Preps enjoy bright start

    Apollo Bay P-12 College’s newest kids on the block will have a smooth transition into the classroom thanks to their committed teaching group.

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  • Kana Festival looking for volunteers

    Kana Festival officials want volunteers to start rolling up to ensure next month’s circus-themed event can hit the streets of Colac.

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  • Richmond coach at home at Apollo Bay

    “He obviously kept it a secret for a while, but now he’s opened the door for everyone else to experience what he’s been able to experience the last few years owning his property down there.”

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  • Wastewater releases end after dry month

    Barwon Water has paused the release of recycled wastewater from its Winchelsea and Birregurra plants into the Barwon River after a relatively dry January.

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