Apollo Bay walking trails study established
Community
February 20
The cost of six walking trails in the Apollo Bay hinterland has been established by a council feasibility study.
Surf Coast: Apollo Bay
A scrap over fish seals mammal’s fate
Community
February 21
Fur seals scavenging for scraps at Apollo Bay boat ramp prompted the DSE to remind beach users to keep their distance and not feed them. 18
Otway couple celebrates 71 happy years married
Community
February 14
Dot and Alex Sykes, residents at Otway Health and Community Services, have been married for 71 years and together for 75.
Help for quitting smokers
Healthy Living
February 7
Help is here for unhappy smokers who want to kiss cigarettes goodbye for good.
Torquay shoots up rental rankings
Tourism
February 5
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.
Motorcycle explodes in crash
Community
January 31
A motorcyclist had a lucky escape after losing control on the Great Ocean Road, his motorbike catching alight and exploding.
Seafood soirée
Festivals
January 27
Apollo Bay’s inaugural Seafood Festival is fast gathering momentum with the community busily preparing for a celebration of all things seafood.
Bellarine security granted
Community
January 20
Crime on the Surf Coast doesn’t seem to be considered a problem, as the region has come away from a round of community safety funding empty-handed.
Watching your waterway
Environment
January 17
Children and adults alike have the opportunity this Friday to see what underwater phenomena occurs when the river meets the sea.
The little girl misses Surf Coast
Environment
January 12
Not since 2001 has Geelong had a wetter year than it did last year, recording 667.4mm of rain according to statistics from The Weather Channel.
Heart help at hand
Healthy Living
December 31
Division 1 nurses at Otway Health and Community Services recently undertook a rigorous two-day training course in advanced cardiac life support.
Surf’s up for Nippers
Community
December 24
With 11 Surf Lifesaving Clubs in the region there is no excuse for holiday boredom blues this summer as Nippers programs kick off at all surf beaches.
A summer by the Sea by DSE
Community
December 21
An annual festival is about to get underway this summer featuring an abundance of fun, free activities for all ages along our beautiful coastline.
Paws for a cause
Healthy Living
December 13
They say that a dog is man’s – or woman’s – best friend and that certainly rings true at Otway Health and Community Services in Apollo Bay.
Good day for seafood in the bay
Community
February 14
The Apollo Bay Seafood Festival has been declared a success by organisers, despite inclement weather on Saturday.
Craysy bay
Festivals
February 7
Apollo 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?
Healthy Living
February 4
There is strong evidence to support the fact that gardening is one of the best activities to promote one’s health and wellbeing.
A fishy picnic for all
Community
January 30
Otway Health and Community Services is riding the Apollo Bay Seafood Festival wave, as official host of the festival’s community picnic.
Second-hand books help the bay
Community
January 21
Giving is all in a book’s work for Apollo Bay residents Marjorie Morkham and Judy Hagan.
Bank cuts hours to ensure survival
Community
January 19
One of only two banks in Anglesea is significantly reducing its operating hours following a review of its transactional banking levels.
Council defers decision on proposed Apollo Bay pool
Community
January 14
Colac Otway Shire Council has deferred its decision on a proposal to build an indoor heated pool at Apollo Bay.
Second-hand book sale this Saturday
Literature
January 5
Head to Apollo Bay’s Uniting Church Hall (Nelson Street) this Saturday, where there will be a treasure trove of secondhand books.
Otway X-ray an early Christmas present
Healthy Living
December 26
Santa came early to Otway Health and Community Services this year, in the form of a cheque courtesy of the Apollo Bay and District Health Foundation.
Get flying these holidays
Tourism
December 21
Anyone who wants to get the blood racing while enjoying spectacular views should think about a trip to Otway Fly Treetop Adventures these holidays.
Volunteers remove weed at Apollo Bay
Environment
December 15
Divers took to the water at Apollo Bay to undertake a massive underwater weeding operation, to reduce the amount of pest seaweed in the bay.
Dinosaur lovers to Gondwana
Tourism
December 7
A major exhibition that has drawn record crowds around the world is now open in Apollo Bay, telling the story of unique discoveries in the Otways.
