Tourism
Mountain bikers converge on Forrest
THOUSANDS of people from across the world will make their way to the Otways for one of Victoria’s biggest mountain bike events this weekend.
Twelve Apostles luxury hotel plan
A LUXURY hotel company and a shire council say a planned $20 million resort on the Great Ocean Road would create jobs in the region.
Vandalism angers mountain bikers
THE latest act of vandalism on Forrest’s iconic mountain bike trails has forced outraged riders to speak out.
Beeac woman part of ocean rescue
A BEEAC woman was on board an Antarctic cruise ship when it rescued a stricken sailor.
Australia Day weekend safety appeal
POLICE have urged motorists to keep their cool on Colac district roads this weekend for the traditionally busy Australia Day rush.
Tourist hurt in head-on crash
POLICE say a Dutch tourist was riding on the wrong side of the road when his motorbike and a car collided near Apollo Bay.
Big crowd at Colac car show
MORE than 500 cars, 250 motorbikes and thousands of people packed Colac’s Memorial Square for the city’s annual car show.
No need to fear great white shark
A SURF COAST surf lifesaving captain says a shark sighting is nothing for swimmers to fear.