Articles tagged: Apollo Bay
HORROR BLAZE: Apollo Bay in shock after fire guts main street shops
The Apollo Bay community is facing another uphill climb to recovery following a horror 2020, after a fire gutted part of its foreshore-facing main street.
Bay cleaning to continue despite vote
Footpaths in central Apollo Bay should still get two hard cleans a year, despite Colac Otway Shire councillors voting against a move to officially request the cleans.
Endangered bandicoots arrive at Apollo Bay
Six endangered southern brown bandicoots have arrived at their new home at Apollo Bay’s Wildlife Wonders.
Bumper tourism weekend
Otways tourism destinations enjoyed bumper crowds over the Easter long weekend as visitors took advantage of perfect weather and flocked to the region.
Road fatality and chemical leak keep emergency crews busy
Colac and district emergency services crews have had a busy weekend, with a traffic fatality near Birregurra and a chemical leak at Apollo Bay.
Bay groynes build begins
New groynes at Apollo Bay designed to combat coastal erosion are taking shape, with more on the way.
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.
Coast ready for vaccines
Apollo Bay and Lorne medical centres are set to start the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine next month, with GPs urging to the community to be patient.
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.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout kicks off at Lorne
Lorne aged care resident Gwen Foord has become the first person in the coastal town to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
Bay protest off to Parliament
Local climate activists and fishers will descend on Melbourne next week to protest against seismic testing for gas exploration off the Otways coast.
Polwarth MP praises Apollo Bay
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has congratulated the town of Apollo Bay for working hard to provide world-class facilities, food and experiences, after it won a tourism award.
Apollo Bay earns top marks
Apollo Bay has claimed the crown of the best holiday destination in Victoria and is on the podium for Australia in travel website Wotif’s yearly awards.
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.
Weekday patrols finished
Surf lifesavers will wind back patrols across the Colac district from this week as the peak summer period ends.
Millions flowing for road works
Upgrades worth $3 million to improve Apollo Bay roads are due to finish by mid-year.
Going crazy for crays at Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay residents have feasted on seafood delights as they stepped in to help after the snap cancellation of an Apollo Bay Seafood Festival event.
Apollo Bay reflects on a year without international tourists
A quiet Chinese New Year today will serve as a stark reminder of the changing tourism dynamic at Apollo Bay, with international travel bans set to remain for the foreseeable future.
Flush rate demonstrates Apollo Bay’s tourism influx
Sewage flows could point to higher-than-usual crowds at Apollo Bay this peak season.
Trail design work begins
Colac Otway Shire Council has taken the next step in developing a key walking trail between Skenes Creek and Apollo Bay, with planning and design set to get started.
Surfer saves swimmers from rip at Apollo Bay
An unknown surfer has rescued two swimmers caught in a rip at Apollo Bay.
Lobster woes continue
Apollo Bay Fisherman’s Co-Op’s Nick Polgeest says local lobster fishers could go out of business unless Australia resolves a trade dispute with China.
A wave of creativity for artist
An Apollo Bay photographer is chasing waves for her next shot as she continues to capture people and water in a dark and emotive light.
