Articles tagged: Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce
Call to clean up ‘eyesore’
Apollo Bay residents are calling for an immediate clean-up of a neglected town block that has remained empty since a fire tore through multiple main street businesses more than four years ago.
Worker issues remain acute
A worker and accommodation shortage has left Apollo Bay businesses overwhelmed during their busiest season.
Regional business groups join forces for local issues
Colac and Apollo Bay’s chambers of commerce have signed on as founding members of a new regional Victorian business union.
Bay’s battery power study
Apollo Bay has signed up for a battery power study that could help the coastal town boost its solar power use and minimise blackouts.
Business uncertainty grows with restriction extension
Colac and district businesses are reeling after the State Government’s restrictions roadmap failed to offer clarity about their short-term futures.
Coast to miss city visitors
Colac and district will remain under different COVID-19 restrictions to Melbourne for a further week, after an extension to the metropolitan lockdown.
Winter boost for tourist sector
Local tourism providers have experienced mixed results from a steady school holidays period amid ongoing COVID uncertainty.
Clean-up operation continues
Clean-up efforts at Apollo Bay following last week’s devastating restaurant fire are still a “work in progress” as affected businesses remain closed.
Relief fund to help fire-hit businesses
Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce has launched a fire relief fund to assist people affected by the town’s restaurant fires.
Housing forum a success
Apollo Bay leaders have hailed a community housing forum as a “standout success” as the town searches for solutions to a persistent accommodation shortage.
Call to change tax break to help Bay housing
Negative gearing is making it harder for locals and workers to secure housing at Apollo Bay, business leaders say.
Apollo Bay ‘chock-a-block’ with tourists
Apollo Bay tourism operators have continued their strong start to the year with a successful Labour Day long weekend, the town’s business leaders say.
Colac district reaps rewards of stiumlus plan
The Colac district was one of Victoria’s most popular destinations under a travel voucher scheme, State Government data has revealed.
Christmas season begins at the Bay
There’ll be no fireworks, but the Apollo Bay community is looking forward to a well-earned, if subdued Christmas celebration tomorrow.
Mixed views on Apollo Bay business plan
An alfresco Apollo Bay concept that would transform the main street into a retail and pedestrian promenade has support from local traders.
Apollo Bay pushes to deter surge in visitors
An Apollo Bay business leader has encouraged coastal residents to remain kind during the coronavirus pandemic and told people to avoid unessential travel to the town.
Apollo Bay getaways postponed
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce to postpone its offer of free accommodation to volunteer firefighters.
Council attending to community’s needs
An Apollo Bay business leader says Colac Otway Shire Council is responding to the town’s needs, despite a community survey that highlighted resident’s dissatisfaction.
Apollo Bay views split over resort
A $70-million Apollo Bay resort proposal has the support of the town’s business group but a community group looks likely to oppose the development despite potential benefits for the coastal community.
