Articles tagged: Apollo Bay
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.
COVID detected in Bay’s waste
Great Ocean Road Health’s chief says the detection of coronavirus fragments in coastal wastewater will become more common, after a positive detection in Apollo Bay’s wastewater this week.
Drink drive crash charge
A probationary driver will face drink driving charges after a single-vehicle crash at Glenaire.
Storm leaves lasting impact
Hundreds of Colac district properties were without power for part of the weekend following storms.
BACK IN ACTION: Businesses rejoice as holiday crowds flock to region
Colac and district tourism businesses have welcomed back Melbourne travellers with open arms and are confident they’re finally on the road to recovery from COVID-19.
Students to regenerate Apollo Bay sites
Apollo Bay youngsters will work on a environmental regeneration program thanks to a State Government grant.
FREEDOM BECKONS: State prepares to reunite, before restrictions go for good
Local tourism businesses expect a bumper Melbourne Cup weekend to be the platform for a rewarding summer, when Melbourne residents make their long-awaited return later this week. Meanwhile, the state has outlined rules for the state’s freedom day next month when it reaches 90-per-cent vaccination, which will lift almost all COVID restrictions for good.
Environment funding for coast groups
Two Otways coast community groups have received State Government funding for environmental rehabilitation projects.
Challenges ahead for traders
An Apollo Bay business leader says changes to Victoria’s COVID-safe protocols and a new COVID-normal are good news but will still pose challenges for the town during summer, when Melbourne residents descend on the coast.
Coronavirus fragments in Apollo Bay’s sewage
Great Ocean Road Health’s chief says the detection of coronavirus fragments in Apollo Bay’s wastewater is unexpected but not a complete surprise considering there are positive cases close to the coastal town.
