Apollo Bay
Big plans for lifesaving centre
A community-driven initiative would see Apollo Bay become the home of nation-leading blue-water safety and surf lifesaving training.
Unique Forrest signs fall victim to thieves
Residents should be on the lookout for unique road signs stolen from Forrest, while a thief has helped themselves to a school’s plants at Apollo Bay.
Bay youngsters revive tennis at coastal club
Emerging tennis players will help Apollo Bay return to competitive tennis in the Polwarth association for the first time in more than 30 years.
Video link for coastal patients
Lorne and Apollo Bay residents will now have access to specialist emergency doctors after hours, thanks to a new video link.
DEEP THINKING
Sinking a ship at Apollo Bay could create a haven for fishers and divers, residents say, while investing in an artificial reef could help the Bay battle escalating coastal erosion.
Premiership link for father and son
In 2002, the late Apollo Bay club legend Bryan Noseda led the Hawks to a reserves football premiership at Colac’s Central Reserve. Seventeen years later, his son Matt achieved the same feat.
Girl, 17, suffers injuries in fall
An Apollo Bay teen has a swollen jaw, cuts and bruises after unrestrained dogs spooked the horse she was riding, causing her to plummet to the ground.
Green light for roundabout at Apollo Bay
Colac Otway Shire councillors have voted to give in-principle support to Regional Roads Victoria for a controversial roundabout at Apollo Bay, near the town’s war memorial.
