Articles by Alex Baird
Dedication to place he loves
From being the footy club’s mascot as youngster to becoming an emblem of Apollo Bay later in life, Bob Telford has witnessed plenty of changes to the town he loves, but one thing remains unwavering.
Voice seeking ship views
Apollo Bay Community Voice says while the community group doesn’t have an official stance on a controversial plan to ship livestock from King Island via Apollo Bay, it will act on its members’ best interests.
Pledge to promote beach safety
Volunteers of tomorrow’s ocean swim at Apollo Bay have made a pledge to encourage more education around beach safety in the wake of the drowning tragedy at the coastal town.
Calls for community space
Apollo Bay has a once in a lifetime opportunity to create a venue to cater for the community under a proposed masterplan to improve the town’s recreation reserve, the leader of the main sporting group says.
Focus on facility after fatality
This week’s drowning fatality at Apollo Bay has local surf life saving members pleading with the State Government for action on their proposed ocean safety skills centre at the coastal town.
Bay show celebrates success
Giant pumpkins, horses, pets, reptiles, sheep shearing, jumping castles, history, tasty treats, local produce, community spirit, and much more, the Apollo Bay Agricultural Show was back in full swing on the weekend.
Colac rising star among Eagles recruits
A returning rising star of Colac district football and a ruckman with senior GFL experience are among the latest signings under incoming Western Eagles coach Dan Casey.
Surprise call-up for Colac quick
Geelong officials had been saying they were keen to give Colac’s Josh McDonald a crack at top-grade Victorian Premier Cricket all summer, proving just that on the weekend when the young quick debuted in a cut-throat final against minor premiers Prahan.