Tourism
Interstate travel on the cards for regions
Premier Daniel Andrews had indicated that Sydney and Adelaide could open to regional Victorians before Melbourne does.
Time for tourism changes
A Great Ocean Road tourism body says the region has the opportunity to build a more sustainable and vibrant future visitor economy, as it tries to alleviate COVID-19’s devastating impacts.
Work kicking off on Timboon trail
An upgrade to the Twelve Apostles Trail has started at Timboon, with help from the State Government’s Working for Victoria program.
Holiday at home to keep COVID at bay: Schram
Colac Otway mayor Jason Schram has urged residents to continue coronavirus measures and avoid travelling to Melbourne as case numbers there rise.
Tourism campaign taps into region’s volcanic heritage
A tourism campaign will showcase south-west Victoria’s historic volcanic province to drive visitors north of the Great Ocean Road and encourage tourism spend in Colac district communities.
Tourist operator’s plea for reopening
A Lorne tourism operator is urging the Victorian Government to reopen the state before the upcoming school holidays to provide a much-needed jolt to the flailing industry.
Tourism body wants travel rules relaxed
The Great Ocean Road’s tourism authority is joining a state-wide industry push demanding the State Government ease travel restrictions by June 1.
Bulla targets late-2021 for Murray Street expansion
Colac will have to wait until late next year for a proposed Murray Street tourism project to become a reality.