Articles tagged: Apollo Bay
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.
Go-ahead for Bay land auction
Apollo Bay’s former kindergarten site is going up for sale, despite a push to keep the site for an arts space or affordable housing.
Chinese tourists set to return
Colac Otway tourism businesses hope to see Chinese tourist numbers return to pre-COVID levels, with the country permitting its citizens to visit Australia.
Council to vote on Bay land sale
Colac Otway councillors will face competing votes this week to either auction off Apollo Bay’s former kindergarten site, or to keep it for community use.
Police investigating fatal house fire at Apollo Bay
A man has died in a house fire at Apollo Bay overnight.
Harbour work gets go-ahead
Work to prevent “catastrophic” failure of Apollo Bay Harbour’s breakwater will go ahead in coming months, after the project’s budget blew out by $266,000 due to bureaucratic delays.
PHOTO FEATURE: South Colac versus Apollo Bay junior football and netball
Photo action from the weekend's junior sport.
Fighting for our planet’s future
Lisa Deppeler’s fears for the planet started long before her much-publicised efforts to protect the Otway Basin from seismic blasting.
Dip in accommodation numbers
Tourism numbers across the Colac district have been down these school holidays compared with previous years.
Council set to fix landslip-prone Apollo Bay road
Apollo Bay’s Old Tuxion Road will receive a $100,000 upgrade from the Colac Otway Shire Council, after other council projects came in under budget.
Dairying dream for Bay family
Nathan Telford and Caroline Grinter don’t always have spare time to stop and enjoy the sea views of their Apollo Bay dairy farm, but when they do, they appreciate their corner of the world just a little bit more each time.
Habitats conserved at Apollo Bay sanctuary
Apollo Bay students have had a first-hand look at the importance of habitat conservation.
Shipwreck memories linger a century on
Apollo Bay has this week marked the centenary of a shipwreck and rescue near the town.
From Apollo Bay to Europe, Estelle reflects on journey in classical music
Estelle Shircore-Barker is making a name for herself as a concert pianist in Europe, a long way from her life at Apollo Bay.
Guilty plea for man after assaulting his partner
A man has promised to be on his best behaviour after drinking half a bottle of Jack Daniels and hitting his long-term partner.
Museums Victoria unable to protect footprints
An Apollo Bay couple has documented more than 1000 dinosaur fossil footprints near Skenes Creek, but Museums Victoria says it isn’t involved in protecting them.
Coast hits the small screen
Lorne and Apollo Bay have enjoyed 15 minutes of fame on the small screen, featuring on an episode of the Channel Nine television series Postcards.
Council stands firm on coastal policies
Colac Otway Shire councillors have made a strong statement they will fight to protect Apollo Bay’s skate park and won’t let the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority dictate coastal policy.
Coastal focus for Apollo Bay council meeting
Colac Otway Shire Council will turn its attention to coastal communities at this week’s council meeting.
Apollo Bay residents fighting for a voice
Apollo Bay and Marengo residents will form a people’s council to create a united voice, amid rising anger and concerns that authorities are ignoring the community.
