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Published on 16 April 2021
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Published on 14 April 2021
This morning’s fire in Apollo Bay is a devastating blow for a community which had been showing incredibly positive signs of recovery following the pandemic lockdowns and tourism impacts of 2020.
Published on 09 April 2021
24 April 2021
One of Australia's premier and most spectacular rides. Starting and finishing in Torquay the ride takes in the spectacular farmland of the Otway ranges and then back along the Great Ocean Road.
The weekly Apollo Bay market is an excellent opportunity for a pleasant morning with quality handmade goods, conversations and coffee from the local shops, all on the foreshore.
25 April 2021
Anzac Day Commemorations - Colac, Apollo Bay and Birregurra
The Colac Memorial Square Playspace will be replaced and expanded in 2021. This important community project will be completed by Colac Otway Shire in partnership with the Australian and Victorian Governments.
The primary project objective of this project is to build the capacity and capability of the Colac Otway Shire to deliver effective and efficient responses to landslide risk at Kennett/Grey River and Skenes Creek to minimise the impacts of future Emergency Management events
Forrest Mountain Bike Detailed Design Plan project
COPACC is a contemporary performing arts centre located in the civic heart of Colac.
Bluewater is a modern, first-class aquatic centre, gym and stadium complex.
Discover your local sporting and recreation clubs, community groups and businesses.