Apollo Bay
New coast test sites
The Department of Health and Human Services has introduced COVID-19 testing clinics at Apollo Bay and Lorne.
Coastal home vacancies lead to renter relief
Long-term rental housing at Apollo Bay is on the rise, with the loss of international tourism due to COVID-19 causing Airbnb properties to convert into long-term housing options.
Bay golfers boost local brigade
Apollo Bay golfers made an ace contribution to their community before hitting the course again following the ease of coronavirus restrictions.
Pest weed plan growing on Bay
An underwater pest rampant at Apollo Bay could become part of a national harvesting scheme aimed at diversifying Australia’s aquaculture industry.
Slow but steady recovery for fishers
A surge in interest both domestically and abroad is helping Apollo Bay’s rock lobster industry rebound from the coronavirus pandemic.
Bay suffers tourism blow from virtual festival
Apollo Bay’s tourism industry has suffered another blow and will miss out on thousands of visitors this month, with a major running festival shifting online.
Erosion concerns continue at Apollo Bay foeshore
The Otway Coast Committee says it needs significant state and federal funding before it can provide long-term solutions to erosion issues at Apollo Bay.
Care packages for Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay residents are taking the wellbeing of their fellow community members into their own hands with a new initiative providing food for the people most in need.