Articles tagged: Apollo Bay
Bay braces for Easter rush
An Apollo Bay accommodation provider says it’s been a slow start to the school holidays, but he’s preparing for an influx of visitors as bookings hit 100-per-cent capacity in the next couple of weeks.
Tribunal case for bottle-o
The battle over a proposed big-name bottle shop at Apollo Bay will head to a planning tribunal.
Apollo Bay Harbour contract awarded
Marina construction specialist Bellingham Marine Australia has received the contract to build new floating pontoons at Apollo Bay Harbour’s boat ramp.
Groundbreaking hospital initiative
Apollo Bay’s Roger Noseda hopes his long days of driving to receive a blood transfusion in Colac will be a thing of the past, after he was able to receive a transfusion in his home town for the first time.
No workers to camp out
Colac Otway Shire Council hopes the reopening of Australia’s borders to international tourists will see an uptake in temporary worker accommodation permits after having received no applications in four months.
Owners slam rejection of BWS permit
Apollo Bay building owners have criticised Colac Otway Shire Council’s decision to block a proposed big-name bottle shop on the town’s main thoroughfare.
Council will defend liquor store decision
Colac Otway Shire Council says it will engage an external representative if the developers of an Apollo Bay liquor store appeal a council decision to block the store.
Action against seismic testing
Forty people have marched down Apollo Bay’s main street in protest of seismic testing.
Groyne work is complete
Work is complete on new groynes to prevent coastal erosion at Apollo Bay.
Men rescued after kayak rolls at Bay
Two men escaped a near-drowning near Apollo Bay yesterday morning after their kayak capsized.
Water affects fuel pumps
Apollo Bay motorists were stuck in lines when heavy rain caused petrol pumps to stop working.
Protesters hope to shake up seismic testing
Climate protesters will march through central Apollo Bay this weekend in opposition to offshore seismic testing.
Report bolsters surf centre push
A proposed ocean safety centre at Apollo Bay would deliver almost $33 million to the local economy and create scores more jobs, new projections show.
Too many drink drivers at Bay
Apollo Bay police are concerned at a run of drink driving offences on weekends in recent weeks.
Boat ramp cameras for coast
Apollo Bay’s boat ramp will get a livestreaming camera so fishers can check out parking and weather conditions from home, under a new state strategy.
Bay’s sustainability scheme success
An Apollo Bay sustainability group has called for wider implementation of a home energy efficiency program, which it says could lower power bills while reducing household emissions.
Hope for lobster sales rebound
Apollo Bay lobster fishers hope an expected boost in local lobster consumption can boost the industry that remains without its key export market.
Reprieve for Bay taxi users
Apollo Bay’s taxi service has received a last-minute lifeline and sold to new owners.
Apollo Bay records first confirmed COVID cases
Apollo Bay has recorded its first COVID-19 cases of the pandemic.
Apollo Bay loses taxi
Apollo Bay’s taxi service has switched off its meter for the last time, leaving the coastal town without a cab service ahead of summer.
Lobster catchers hoping for increased local sales
Apollo Bay lobster fishers hope an expected boost in local lobster consumption can boost the industry that remains without its key export market.
Council puts off eatery decision
Colac Otway Shire Councillors have deferred a decision on a major Apollo Bay tourism attraction’s expansion plans until next week.
Water damage closure for coastal drawcard
The Otways coast is without one of its marquee tourism attractions as it welcomes back visitors, with the Great Ocean Walk closed after storm damage.
First look: Apollo Bay Harbour plans revealed
Colac Otway Shire Council has unveiled designs for the multi-million-dollar Apollo Bay Harbour redevelopment, and is seeking community feedback on it and plans for new Kennett River tourism infrastructure.
