Tourism
Car show keeps expanding
ORGANISERS of an annual Colac car and bike show want the event to fuel the city’s businesses.
Surf club cancels coastal sports festival
APOLLO Bay Surf Life Saving Club officials believe their Great Ocean Sports Festival will return bigger and better in 2013.
Dinosaur fossils inspire tourists
HUNDREDS of visitors have discovered Apollo Bay’s Wildlife of Gondwana exhibition, with calls for the dinosaur display to be a permanent attraction.
Police preparing for coast tourism influx
LORNE police have warned people driving to the coastal hub for New Year’s celebrations to allow plenty of time and be patient.
Weather set to affect busy holiday season
THE HOLIDAY season is off to a busy start and Colac district accommodation companies expect next week’s warm weather will attract an influx of visitors.
Opposition to Great Ocean Road toll
GREAT Ocean Road residents and business owners have protested against a proposal to charge motorists tolls on the iconic tourist route.
Woman lucky to escape serious injury
POLICE have warned motorists to be cautious on Otways and coastal roads after two crashes near Lorne.
Adventurers will brave bouncing bubbles
ADVENTUROUS souls could find themselves hurtling down an Otways hill in a giant plastic bubble early next year.