Apollo Bay
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.