Cape Otway Lightstation
Details on lighthouse funding remain unclear
Cape Otway Lightstation is set to receive a share in $4.5 million of State Government funding for conservation and repair, but the exact spend is unclear.
Lighthouse clarifies reduced trading plan
Cape Otway Lightstation will stay open in a limited capacity beyond next week after previously announcing it would close its business.
Aboriginal group rejects lease claim
Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation has hit back at claims it influenced negotiations of an extended lease for a tourism business at Cape Otway Lighthouse.
Tough call for lighthouse tenant
Cape Otway Lightstation’s owners have made the “heart-wrenching” call to leave the business at the end of this month, after failing to strike a deal with the State Government about an extended lease.
Lease talks continue for tourist attraction
Cape Otway Lightstation has stayed open beyond its planned closing date as discussions continue with the Victorian Government to lock in a long-term lease for the site.
Lighthouse negotiations near deadline
Cape Otway Lightstation operators are continuing discussions with the State Government over a long-term lease for their business, as D-day for its future approaches.
Beacon of hope for lighthouse
There’s renewed optimism that operators of the Cape Otway Lightstation could receive a late lifeline to continue the popular tourism business.
Lighthouse petition is growing
A petition to extend the business lease of Cape Otway Lightstation has racked up 1000 signatures with a fortnight to go.