Great Ocean Road
Virus reveals sector shortfalls
An Otways tourism authority warns hundreds of the district’s businesses could go under amid the coronavirus pandemic, unless there is significant investment in the region’s industry.
Apostles site still closed
The Great Ocean Road’s Twelve Apostles site remains closed to comply with physical distancing measures, as many Parks Victoria sites reopen after the easing of some coronavirus restrictions.
Region to benefit from ferry switch
The relocation of the Spirit of Tasmania’s port operations to Geelong from Melbourne could provide a major tourism boost for the region and send more travellers down the Great Ocean Road.
Councillors back coastal farm building
Colac Otway Shire councillors have approved a new farmhouse in an iconic Great Ocean Road landscape, going against council officers’ recommendations.
SBS to screen Great Ocean Road history film
Australians will get an insight into the stories behind the longest war memorial in the world, when a Great Ocean Road documentary airs on TV next week.
Environmental grants open
Applications have opened for a state grants program for environmental projects along the coast.
Coast leader takes new role
Great Ocean Road Coast Committee chief Vanessa Schernickau is resigning to take on a new role with the Department of Transport.
Push to close Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road and neighbouring beaches should close if people continue to visit the region and ignore calls to stay at home, Senator Sarah Henderson says.
