Apollo Bay
Next step for retail proposal
A proposed development for a new IGA supermarket in Apollo Bay would support the town as a centre for living and recreation, a planning consultant says.
Objections to supermarket plan
Landowners and a water authority have submitted objections to the proposed development of a new IGA supermarket on a vacant lot of land in Apollo Bay’s main street.
Extra time to save former kinder
Apollo Bay community members have been granted 30 extra days to finalise ideas to save the town’s former kindergarten building from being sold.
SITE TO BE SOLD: Surprise backflip leaves site going to auction
Apollo Bay Community Voice president Jane Gross says she was shocked and disappointed when she heard the sale of the town’s former kindergarten site would go ahead and insists the land should be retained for the community.
Bay reserve report released
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has today released its Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve draft masterplan engagement report, with the community supporting improvements but concerned with changes to the camping precinct.
Hundreds sign petition opposing land sale
About 900 people have signed a petition calling on Colac Otway Shire Council to pause plans to sell an Apollo Bay property which could potentially be a site for desperately needed affordable housing.
Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority focused on delivering harbour upgrade
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority says it’s “hit the ground running” to deliver the Apollo Bay Harbour upgrade, in contrast to the concerns raised by Colac Otway Shire Council.
HELPING HANDS: Family shares the farming experience
Running a small sheep operation at Marengo has been a family bonding exercise more than anything for the Van Santen family.