Apollo Bay
Environment funding for coast groups
Two Otways coast community groups have received State Government funding for environmental rehabilitation projects.
Challenges ahead for traders
An Apollo Bay business leader says changes to Victoria’s COVID-safe protocols and a new COVID-normal are good news but will still pose challenges for the town during summer, when Melbourne residents descend on the coast.
Coronavirus fragments in Apollo Bay’s sewage
Great Ocean Road Health’s chief says the detection of coronavirus fragments in Apollo Bay’s wastewater is unexpected but not a complete surprise considering there are positive cases close to the coastal town.
Survey rubbishes Otways roads
Deans Marsh-Lorne Road ranked second and Skenes Creek Road was seventh from a survey of regional Victorian drivers about the state’s most dangerous roads.
Bay’s battery power study
Apollo Bay has signed up for a battery power study that could help the coastal town boost its solar power use and minimise blackouts.
Cup makes the most of long-awaited Bay trip
A gleaming Melbourne Cup trophy has finally reached Apollo Bay for a full day of festivities after COVID delays.
COVID postpones race again
A controversial Great Ocean Road cycling event has been cancelled for the second year in a row.
Apollo Bay case confusion
There have been no confirmed COVID-19 cases at Apollo Bay, Great Ocean Road Health’s chief says, despite Health Department data listing a case under the town’s postcode.