Tourism
Plan to boost coastal tourism
THE STATE Government has thrown $1 million behind a plan to have people spend more time at towns surrounding the iconic Twelve Apostles.
Whales arriving for annual visits
A WHALE passing through Apollo Bay took a detour to check out a fellow water lover.
Discussions identify potential truck museum site
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council is helping vintage truck collector Merv Brunt find a permanent home for his collection, but its potential location remains a secret.
Schedule hurts race entries
THE rescheduling of a premier Otway mountain bike event has pushed down entry numbers but organisers say the talent pool is still as strong.
Police out in force for Easter
POLICE will saturate Colac district roads during the Easter long weekend aiming to reduce bad driver behaviour.
Student art promotes Colac
COLAC students have used their artistic skills to help attract city-slickers to the district.
Injured hiker rescued
EMERGENCY services crews teamed with police to rescue an injured hiker at Lorne.
Parking meter bid expires
AN OVERWHELMING outcry from Apollo Bay residents has convinced civic leaders to abandon investigations into installing parking meters at the coastal hub.