News

  • A 143-lot housing subdivision at Apollo Bay’s eastern entrance is closer to reality, with Colac Otway Shire Council approving a development plan for the site after years of talks.

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  • Colac to celebrate first pride

    Colac is getting ready for its first ever pride event next weekend, and everyone’s invited.

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  • Letters to the editor

    An MP’s LGBTQ+ comments, the plight of refugees, and a call to shake-up Victoria’s voting system. Read about it all in today’s letters to the editor.

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  • Aria award-winning artist David Bridie has made Apollo Bay home. PHOTO: Ali McKeich

    Bridie makes magic at Marengo

    Music genius David Bridie’s slice of paradise at Marengo is becoming an inspiration for other household names in the industry.

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  • Skenes Creek residents disappointed after plans shelved

    Skenes Creek architect Chris Straw says he is puzzled by the move to shelve a $4 million path linking the town to Apollo Bay after years of research and planning.

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  • Biodynamic approach for flower producer

    Birregurra’s Phoebe East was inspired by her love of the moon to create a biodynamic flower farm.

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  • Vehicle impound for suspended driver

    Police have impounded the car of an unlicenced driver at Camperdown.

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  • Bright ocean algae blooms

    Lorne residents received a special light show thanks to the return of bioluminescent algae in the water, creating sparkling swells along the beach.

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