Articles tagged: Apollo Bay
Bay opener brings up first ton
A maiden century for Apollo Bay’s rising star proved pivotal last weekend, but captain Alex Baird says it’s just a sign of things to come for the opening bat.
Mayors float port’s potential
A link between Colac Otway and King Island would have big benefits for both regions, a Tasmanian mayor says.
Towns swell for holiday season
Coastal police officers say despite an increase in visitors to the towns over the holiday period, it’s been all quiet on the crime front.
Police speak to produce pincher
Apollo Bay’s community and school gardens have been the victim of thievery causing the community garden to be locked for the first time in more than 15 years.
Bay fish and chips the perfect catch
The Apollo Bay Fishermen’s Co-Op has been named Australia’s best fish and chips, reflecting the coast’s rich offerings.
Apollo Bay ready for town fire safety plan
The Apollo Bay community is set to implement a fire safety plan to protect the community as bushfire season commences.
Council wants trail details
Colac Otway Shire’s new councillors want to know more about the long-term impacts of a now-scrapped Skenes Creek to Apollo Bay trail.
Bay life savers already making rescues
Apollo Bay’s Surf Life Saving Club president is urging locals and tourists to swim between the red and yellow flags this summer season to ensure there isn’t a repeat of last year’s drownings and near-drownings on the coast.
Bay icon celebrates 100 with community
Val Flitton had a celebration as bright as her to mark her 100th birthday.
Vivacious Val to hit 100
“It’s wonderful, I wake up each day and I’m still here.” Apollo Bay local Val Flitton’s love for life, passion within the community and active lifestyle will help her reach her 100th birthday tomorrow.
Bay artist explores world of creativity
It has been a whirlwind year for Nichola Roberts’ artistic journey.
Rentals hit historic low across district
Renter affordability in regional Victoria has reached a historic low, with rentals at Apollo Bay now “severely unaffordable”.
Watch out for plovers, coast authority says
Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority’s volunteer birdwatchers and rangers are urging community members to follow safety precautions to protect hooded plovers at Apollo Bay.
Landslip brings forward urgent road repairs
The State Government has brought forward an urgent road arterial repair between Forrest and Apollo Bay.
Landslip damages Barham River Road
Traffic restrictions are in place following a landslip at Apollo Bay.
Mick’s circular economy hope
Apollo Bay resident Mick Fischer thinks the community should be looking at more ways to recover, reuse and recycle.
Bay restaurant seeks approval for expansion
An Apollo Bay restaurant is hoping to get planning approval to expand its business and reduce its liquor licence hours.
Climate team’s fight not over
A climate action group founded in Apollo Bay is expanding, and its leader has a message in the wake of their most significant win.
Transitioning away from wool
The shearing shed on the Costin’s Apollo Bay farm might not have much of a future if everything goes to plan.
Shark activity signs spark further fears
An Apollo Bay local who campaigned to move a dead whale buried at a popular beach remains concerned about the incident after signs warning of shark activity were installed at the site almost eight months after the event.
Meditative spinning for Pam
Handmade garments and balls of wool scattered across Pam Dodsworth’s home in Apollo Bay warrant the weekly pay cheque she squandered some 40 years earlier to purchase a spinning wheel.
Proposed place of last resort for Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay could soon have a formal bushfire place of last of resort again, six months after the former site was decommissioned due to excessive vegetation.
Candidate inspired by potential
Chrissy de Deugd, the Greens candidate for the Colac Otway Shire Council election, says there is an abundance of potential in the community, something she hopes to harness and build upon if she is elected in October.
Report highlights Bay housing crisis
Apollo Bay has more than twice as many holiday stays than long-term rentals, a new report says, and is one of the hardest-hit towns in the country by Airbnbs.
