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Carbon conference clash
Otways climate protesters have rallied against a carbon storage research project that they say is slowing down Australia’s progress to net-zero carbon emissions.
Blasting protest continues
Local climate activists have escalated protests against an Otways gas drilling project by chaining themselves to a ship bound for an exploration well.
MP takes stance over drilling
Corangamite MP Libby Coker has launched a petition opposing new fossil fuel projects near the Twelve Apostles.
Seismic report dismays Apollo Bay fishers
A long-awaited Federal Parliament inquiry has stopped short of endorsing a ban on seismic testing in Australia, frustrating local fishers.
Apollo Bay campaigners descend on Melbourne
One hundred Otways environmentalists have travelled to Melbourne to oppose seismic blasting in the Otway basin.
Objection to Otway gas plan
Local climate campaigners have backed an Australian Senator’s rebuke of a planned gas project that could impact Apollo Bay fishers.
Drill thrills company, frustrates activists
Beach Energy has reported more than double its expected yield at a gas exploration well offshore at Port Campbell and expects to use the supply by the end of next year.
NOTORIOUS: Sailing ship turns heads at Apollo Bay
A RECONSTRUCTED 15th century ship which visited Apollo Bay for Easter has extended its stay until Sunday.