Articles tagged: Apollo Bay
Contract awarded for Apollo Bay road renewal
Roads surrounding Apollo Bay’s P-12 College and Great Ocean Road Health are set to be revamped after Colac Otway Shire Council awarded the contract for a planned road reconstruction project.
Hawks swoop to add more key footballers
Apollo Bay captain Tristan Smith says the club is going from strength to strength with the Geelong base growing by another four recruits this week.
New doco series combines Bay stories
Apollo Bay residents new and old have packed out the Mechanics Hall for the premiere of Recollections of Apollo Bay, a community-driven documentary series retelling the history of the coastal town.
New chief leads health service
An unprecedented start has helped new Great Ocean Road Health chief executive Brandon Howard witness the coastal region’s community spirit firsthand.
New year drive ends in 13-month licence ban
An Apollo Bay woman who wanted to start the new year in her own bed won’t be driving for the next year after she was caught at nearly three times over the legal blood alcohol limit.
Apollo Bay businesses open for business after ‘abysmal’ summer
A cascade of fires, floods and health scares has hollowed out visitor numbers along the Great Ocean Road, delivering a heavy blow to Apollo Bay businesses during what should have been weeks of peak summer trading.
Major Apollo Bay upgrade starts, stores remain accessible
A $1.7-million road surface, drainage and pedestrian safety upgrade is underway at Apollo Bay.
Students learning to protect vulnerable species
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is urging Apollo Bay community members to abide by warnings to protect hooded plovers after two chicks hatched at Wild Dog Beach.
Harbour prepping for major works in April
Work is progressing at the Apollo Bay Harbour as part of the precinct’s redevelopment, officials say.
Beware of bluebottles at Apollo Bay beaches
Increasing reports of bluebottle jellyfish washing up at Apollo Bay has led a coastal authority to issue a warning to beachgoers.
Parking hurdle for proposed Bay gym
An Apollo Bay business owner says his proposed gym would get young people off the streets, learn new skills and stay out of trouble.
Fireworks at Bay, keep pets inside
Apollo Bay pet owners are being reminded to keep their furry friends indoors and safe, with fireworks set for the foreshore tonight.
Hospital converting house
Apollo Bay’s health service is planning to free up patient rooms in its hospital by moving corporate staff from the main building to a neighbouring house that would be converted into an office.
RENTAL CRUNCH: Colac’s affordability continues to decline, data shows
Rental affordability continues to decline across Colac and district, according to new data ranking postcodes across the state.
Expert advice from the coast
With beach patrols kicking off this weekend at Apollo Bay, the surf lifesaving club’s leaders have completed training ahead of the swimming season.
Hoodies hatch on Bay coast
The first Hooded Plover chicks of the season have now hatched in the Apollo Bay area.
Six footballers await AFL draft call
While Tobyn Murray is the most likely Colac and district footballer to be drafted this week, five others have thrown their hat in the ring.
Dooley’s does it again with sixth top award
Apollo Bay ice cream makers have taken home a sixth gold medal for Australia’s best ice cream.
Historic Apollo Bay landmark restored
Apollo Bay and Marengo historians’ prayers have been answered with an iconic beacon reinstated after the 160-year-old pillar was removed five years ago.
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.
Bay business faces child work charges
An Apollo Bay fishing business will face court next month accused of multiple child employment breaches.
Bay works underway
Multiple safety upgrades are now underway at Apollo Bay.
Race road closures impact coast
Coastal traders have both panned and praised a regional bike race last weekend, with Apollo Bay businesses among the hardest-hit.
Big Bream win for Bay fisher
An Apollo Bay fisherman has taken home $7000 after winning the inaugural Shimano Victorian Bream Open.
