Articles tagged: Apollo Bay
Call for proactive approach to fire risk
Apollo Bay’s Alan Hopkinson has been raising concerns about the fire and health risk caused by his neighbour’s poorly maintained block for almost 20 years.
Council to consider 35-lot subdivision
Vacant land in Apollo Bay could be home to a 35-lot subdivision, if Colac Otway Shire Council approves the plans.
Former residents receive national recognition
Two people with links to the Colac district have received national honours for their work in the community.
Apollo Bay rallies against seismic testing
Otway Coastal Environment Action Network’s campaign to raise awareness of seismic testing for offshore oil and gas attracted about 250 people in Apollo Bay yesterday.
Council applying for funds to plan for housing
Colac Otway Shire Council has its eyes set on grants for housing precincts in Colac and Apollo Bay as part of the Federal Government’s $400 million regional Precincts and Partnerships Program.
A place close to Cadel’s heart
The Great Ocean Road is home to more than just a race on home soil for Australia’s greatest ever cyclist Cadel Evans. The famous stretch of bitumen also leads the Tour de France winner to his biggest supporter.
Jingle all the way with Apollo Bay
As the big day draws closer, Apollo Bay is set to fill the air with Christmas magic at its Jingle in the Bay event.
Program inspires future lifesavers
Apollo Bay youngsters have been preparing for a safe summer by the beach through a surf cadets program at school.
Apollo Bay loses Place of Last Resort
Apollo Bay no longer has a bushfire Place of Last Resort due to vegetation planted by state authorities on the dunes, despite the threat of a high-risk summer.
Sky’s the limit for creative Lucy
The sky is the limit for Apollo Bay teenager Lucy Eastgate in her quest to explore the creative world of arts and literature.
Insight into another world
An insight into the cruel reality of the hostile and tragic environment young girls face in Afghanistan under the Taliban’s regime is rare for teenagers like Apollo Bay’s Tess Neal.
Val reflects on life at 99 years young
There’s something magical about Val Flitton and her outlook on life.
GORCAPA takes over Apollo Bay’s airfield
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is the new land manager of the Apollo Bay Airfield.
Bay police help locals combat scams
An Apollo Bay police information session will educate people on scams and cybercrime and how to avoid falling victim to opportunistic and sophisticated scams.
College raises $21K-plus for cancer charity
Twenty-four hours, 300 Apollo Bay locals, 250 school students, 2790 laps swam, 3642 goals scored and a whopping $21,473 raised for a cancer organisation.
Bay college challenge aims to raise $10,000
Apollo Bay locals are warming up for a mammoth 24-hour basketball and swimming challenge, after raising more than $7000 for the Cancer Council, dedicated to two Bay community members who are going through major cancer battles.
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.
