Great Ocean Road

  • MP lashes speed limit call

    A report on Victoria’s rising road toll has recommended an urgent review of speed limits on all of the state’s rural and regional roads in response to a disproportionate number of deaths in country areas.

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  • Millions for blowhole platform

    Parks Victoria will spend $3.9 million building a whale-shaped viewing platform for the blowhole at Loch Ard Gorge on the Great Ocean Road.

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  • Hopes to revive tourism

    The local tourism industry has praised a $1.2-billion Federal Government support package but is waiting on more details about how much the scheme will benefit the Colac district.

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  • FFMVic’s planned burns continue at Lorne

    Forest Fire Management Victoria crews continued planned burning at Lorne yesterday.

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  • Tree hazards targeted on Great Ocean Road

    Authorities are ramping up work this week to remove hazardous trees along sections of the Great Ocean Road.

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  • Lavers roadwork criticised

    A contentious Lavers Hill roundabout has started construction this week and has a mid-year completion target.

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  • Post-grads team up for GOR safeguard plan

    Four Melbourne-based universities will join forces with the new Great Ocean Road management authority to tackle ongoing strategic challenges for the region.

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  • Passengers act quick to avert road tragedy

    Quick-thinking passengers have likely prevented a two-vehicle smash on the Great Ocean Road from becoming a disaster after they helped stop an out-of-control bus whose driver suffered a medical episode while driving.

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