Apollo Bay
PLANS ON HOLD: Back to drawing board for Bay campground upgrade
Major campground redevelopment plans at Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve are on halt until next year – with worker accommodation number one on the community’s wishlist.
Boost for coastal events
The Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce will encourage community engagement and recovery through a foreshore events hub, thanks to a new grant.
DESALINATION OPTION: Challenge to find a fix for coastal water shortages
Desalination plants at Lorne and Apollo Bay are among the options to boost drinking water supplies, as growing populations and climate change impact water storages.
Traders to cash in on bike ride
Colac district businesses, community groups and tourism operators can learn how to benefit from this year’s Great Victorian Bike Ride at a meeting at Birregurra next week.
Window smashed for wine theft
A Carrum Downs man, 33, will face court over an early-morning smash-and-grab at an Apollo Bay supermarket.
Fresh art for seating
Artwork on Apollo Bay’s main street will get a new look today.
Drink driver caught on wrong side of coast road
Police have caught a drunk driver more than four times the legal limit driving on the wrong side of the Great Ocean Road at night.
Volunteers get digging for riverside habitats
More than a score of volunteers have rolled up their sleeves to get planting along the beautiful Barham River at Apollo Bay.