Great Ocean Road

  • Nephew provides inspiration

    Colac’s Kaden Newton says crossing the finish line with his 8-month-old nephew Lakyn kept him motivated to push through a gruelling 60-kilomretre Ultra Marathon.

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  • Baby’s health battle inspires marathoner

    Former Colac man Kaden Newton’s 8-month-old nephew is inspiring him to complete in Sunday’s Great Ocean Road ultra marathon.

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  • CASH SPLASH: $25 million for Great Ocean Road

    The Federal Government’s budget has boosted funding for two vital tourist routes, and residents are thrilled.

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  • WHERE’S THE MONEY? Slow rebuild process frustrates fire victim

    SEPARATION CREEK resident Peter Jacobs says he’s disappointed with the bushfire recovery process and the lack of support from authorities.

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  • FULLY STACKED: Rocking good time at the beach

    A BEACH near Apollo Bay has become an unlikely coastal tourist hotspot after visitors made rock sculptures on the sand.

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  • Pier to Pub officials hope to boost Lorne

    LORNE Pier to Pub race director Mark Williamson says he expects this year’s iconic ocean swim to have extra meaning following the recent bushfire devastation.

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  • Tourism returns to fire-affected towns

    WYE General Store’s manager says the re-opening of the Great Ocean Road has helped trading and getting residents back on their feet.

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  • Elliminyt man’s target in Pier to Pub

    A COLAC district Pier To Pub veteran says he hopes to eventually notch up 30 appearances in the famous open-water swim.

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