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A hop, skip and jump awayDespite its recognition on the world stage, the origins of the Great Ocean Road Marathon are humble.
Four Kenyans and an Ethiopian will spearhead the largest African raid on the Great Ocean Road Marathon since it was first held eight years ago.
Being better in the bayWith the Apollo Bay Music Festival celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2012, director Lee Rosser says the focus isn’t to be bigger – just better.
Flying high in the OtwaysOtway Fly Treetop Adventures has a huge line-up of educational and fun activities during the upcoming school holiday period.
Emerging talent the way in the BayShowcasing emerging talent has been the key focus for those putting together the line-up for the 20th anniversary of the Apollo Bay Music Festival.
Night falling in the OtwaysOne room at Otway Health and Community Services has been given a “breath of fresh air” with the addition of artist Michael Montague’s latest offering.
Otway Health brave shaveThe very brave Josie Barr will be shaving her head on Friday 16 March to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.
What do you love about your local community? Kids around the Surf Coast Shire are answering this question in the Storybook Challenge.
The cost of six walking trails in the Apollo Bay hinterland has been established by a council feasibility study.
Good day for seafood in the bayThe Apollo Bay Seafood Festival has been declared a success by organisers, despite inclement weather on Saturday.
Help for quitting smokersHelp is here for unhappy smokers who want to kiss cigarettes goodbye for good.
With one of the busiest holiday weekends drawing to a close on Sunday, it was revealed Torquay shot up in the rankings of accommodation bookings.
The first line-up announcement for the 2012 Apollo Bay Music Festival has been delivered, with the second announcement due any day now.
Gearing up for Great Ocean Road MarathonThe countdown is on and a record number of contestants are warming up to take on the Great Ocean Road International Marathon in and around Lorne.
The bay fest turns 20 in styleThousands of music lovers descended upon Apollo Bay over the weekend to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the town’s music festival.
Plans for a heated indoor pool in Apollo Bay will not be pursued in the immediate future due to high establishment and ongoing running costs.
The government has announced a series of grants to commend local surf lifesaving clubs on the work they do and to contribute to the costs involved.
Zipping for a causeA world first occurred last weekend in the Otway Ranges, with Otway Fly Treetop Adventures holding a “Zip for Life” event.
The great parental cook-offParents All Cooking Together is set to get creative in the kitchen on Monday March 19 from 9am until noon in Apollo Bay.
The Colac Otway Shire Council will proceed with a planning scheme amendment for the Apollo Bay Harbour that does not include provisions for a hotel.
A scrap over fish seals mammal’s fateFur seals scavenging for scraps at Apollo Bay boat ramp prompted the DSE to remind beach users to keep their distance and not feed them.
Otway couple celebrates 71 happy years marriedDot and Alex Sykes, residents at Otway Health and Community Services, have been married for 71 years and together for 75.
Apollo Bay festival still strong at 20The Apollo Bay Music Festival is turning 20, and with a second line-up of amazing acts just announced, it’s starting to look like a celebration.
Craysy bayApollo Bay is set to add another jewel in the Great Ocean Road’s crown with its inaugural Seafood Festival this weekend.
How does your health grow?There is strong evidence to support the fact that gardening is one of the best activities to promote one’s health and wellbeing.
Motorcycle explodes in crashA motorcyclist had a lucky escape after losing control on the Great Ocean Road, his motorbike catching alight and exploding.
