Apollo Bay
Police: fire not suspicious
Police have determined a destructive Apollo Bay fire is not suspicious, after it destroyed main street shops and caused evacuations from a nearby motel.
HORROR BLAZE: Apollo Bay in shock after fire guts main street shops
The Apollo Bay community is facing another uphill climb to recovery following a horror 2020, after a fire gutted part of its foreshore-facing main street.
Bay cleaning to continue despite vote
Footpaths in central Apollo Bay should still get two hard cleans a year, despite Colac Otway Shire councillors voting against a move to officially request the cleans.
Endangered bandicoots arrive at Apollo Bay
Six endangered southern brown bandicoots have arrived at their new home at Apollo Bay’s Wildlife Wonders.
Bumper tourism weekend
Otways tourism destinations enjoyed bumper crowds over the Easter long weekend as visitors took advantage of perfect weather and flocked to the region.
Road fatality and chemical leak keep emergency crews busy
Colac and district emergency services crews have had a busy weekend, with a traffic fatality near Birregurra and a chemical leak at Apollo Bay.
Bay groynes build begins
New groynes at Apollo Bay designed to combat coastal erosion are taking shape, with more on the way.
Housing forum a success
Apollo Bay leaders have hailed a community housing forum as a “standout success” as the town searches for solutions to a persistent accommodation shortage.