Articles tagged: Great Ocean Road
House plans lodged for Wongarra property
A four-bedroom house proposed to be built on the Great Ocean Road would blend into the surroundings of the Wongarra area, planning documents say.
Agent flags impact of proposed levy
Great Ocean Road Real Estate director Darren Brimacombe says the State Government’s proposed short-stay levy bill could have a “major effect” on property values.
Backflip on Ocean Road parking fees
The State Government has confirmed that it has cancelled the consultation on the proposed Great Ocean Road visitor parking fees.
MP wants answers on centre funding
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has demanded answers from the State Government on who will pay for land at Port Campbell’s proposed Visitor Information Centre.
Race road closures concern residents
Road closures throughout the district for the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Surf Coast Classic have raised concerns for Surf Coast residents.
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.
Bay’s big band debut road trip
Up-and-coming Apollo Bay musicians got a taste of what life is like on the road after performing at schools across the region during a whirlwind trip.
Top Places To Live Along The Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road is a must-see for any tourist planning to spend time in Melbourne.
MP calls for driver education
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has repeated calls for more driving education for international tourists, following a head-on crash on the Great Ocean Road and the post-covid return of international drivers to the tourism hotspot.
Investigation into fatal crash underway
Police are continuing investigations into a fatal crash on the Great Ocean Road on Saturday.
Planned burns set to continue
Planned burns will continue across the Otways and the Great Ocean Road in preparation for the upcoming bushfire season.
Popular steps a hazard
The steps of an iconic Great Ocean Road tourist attraction are closed, amid fears of a cliff collapse that could be fatal.
Coastal cycling race causes road closures
Thousands of cyclists will make their way through the Colac district tomorrow for a cycling race, causing traffic disruptions.
Twelve Apostles Precinct redevelopment consultation begins
Local community engagement has begun for the $108 million Twelve Apostles Precinct redevelopment.
Call for tunnel at Great Ocean Road blackspot
Part of the Great Ocean Road should be a tunnel through cliffs in an attempt to remove a traffic black spot, an Otways resident says.
Extended loss of licence for coastal speeder
A man who drove on the Great Ocean Road at 30kmh above the speed limit has lost his licence for an extra three months on top of his current licence suspension.
High-speed toilet search ends up in court
A man who was speeding on the Great Ocean Road to get his wife to the nearest toilet must pay a $330 fine.
Brilliant tourism season
An Apollo Bay business says warm and sunny summer weather is to thank for a “brilliant” school holiday season along the Great Ocean Road.
No progress towards World Heritage Listing
Calls to provide the Great Ocean Road with a World Heritage Listing seem to have fizzled out, with no recent progress.
Passengers claim driver unknown
A man who claims a mystery man was driving his car and “got out and ran away” when intercepted by police will have his case heard at Geelong next year.
Great Ocean Road landslip under repair
Crews have started work to repair a landslip along the Great Ocean Road.
Experts plan landslip repair
Road authorities will continue to monitor road conditions and develop new plans for repairs to a landslip along the Great Ocean Road.
Drink driver caught on wrong side of coast road
Police have caught a drunk driver more than four times the legal limit driving on the wrong side of the Great Ocean Road at night.
Soap star hits Ocean Road
Actress and TV personality Sam Frost will promote the Great Ocean Road for the new season of a travel series.
