Articles tagged: Apollo Bay
Mobile tower gets a boost
Apollo Bay residents will get better mobile phone coverage, with Telstra planning to upgrade a tower in the Bay.
Bay boat ramp upgrade starts
Work is powering ahead at the Apollo Bay boat ramp, with the State Government building two new floating pontoons to boost boating capacity at the iconic coastal location.
Indian federation backs VBOSS
The president of an Indian Associations peak body has urged the State Government to fund a proposed surf education centre at Apollo Bay.
Vehicle ‘Swarm’ heading for Apollo Bay
A colourful swarm is heading to Apollo Bay – a swarm of Suzuki Jimnys.
Apollo Bay patrols to protect endangered bird nests
Environmental officials are patrolling the beach at Apollo Bay to protect endangered hooded plovers nesting along the Bay’s shoreline.
PLANS ON HOLD: Back to drawing board for Bay campground upgrade
Major campground redevelopment plans at Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve are on halt until next year – with worker accommodation number one on the community’s wishlist.
Boost for coastal events
The Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce will encourage community engagement and recovery through a foreshore events hub, thanks to a new grant.
DESALINATION OPTION: Challenge to find a fix for coastal water shortages
Desalination plants at Lorne and Apollo Bay are among the options to boost drinking water supplies, as growing populations and climate change impact water storages.
Traders to cash in on bike ride
Colac district businesses, community groups and tourism operators can learn how to benefit from this year’s Great Victorian Bike Ride at a meeting at Birregurra next week.
Window smashed for wine theft
A Carrum Downs man, 33, will face court over an early-morning smash-and-grab at an Apollo Bay supermarket.
Fresh art for seating
Artwork on Apollo Bay’s main street will get a new look today.
Drink driver caught on wrong side of coast road
Police have caught a drunk driver more than four times the legal limit driving on the wrong side of the Great Ocean Road at night.
Volunteers get digging for riverside habitats
More than a score of volunteers have rolled up their sleeves to get planting along the beautiful Barham River at Apollo Bay.
Census data reveals Bay’s health burden
Apollo Bay’s population is growing, getting older, and dealing with high levels of asthma, arthritis and cancer.
Dinosaur trackway found
An Apollo Bay couple has discovered more than 50 fossilised footprints from what appear to be dinosaur feet near Skenes Creek and are awaiting identification from the Melbourne Museum.
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.
