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“Why are we doing this?” Another offshore gas approval adding pressure on West Vic cray industry

“Why are we doing this?” Another offshore gas approval adding pressure on West Vic cray industry

The government's go-ahead of the Annie gas field in the Otway Basin has local fishers thinking about the environment and the future of commercial fishing in the area.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Victorian and Australian governments approve 55-metre gas field in the Otway Basin

Victorian and Australian governments approve 55-metre gas field in the Otway Basin

Construction, offshore drilling and seismic blasting to seek gas reserves are expected to start as early as next year.

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Peterborough housing development will see 53 new homes built in a town with just 322 people

Peterborough housing development will see 53 new homes built in a town with just 322 people

Locals say the village’s character is at risk, as Moyne Council backs the major project despite years of opposition.

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Port Campbell’s Crayfest attracts crowd of 2,000 for crustacean degustation

Port Campbell’s Crayfest attracts crowd of 2,000 for crustacean degustation

Now in its fifth year, the seaside festival celebrating the town’s cray industry is quickly becoming a major regional drawcard.

Zara Cuthbertson
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“Dynamic pricing” for Twelve Apostles tickets could spread the tourism load across year

“Dynamic pricing” for Twelve Apostles tickets could spread the tourism load across year

The landmark attracts around two million visitors annually.

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“Your best photo is your next photo”: Inside an Apollo Bay snapper’s pursuit of the moment

“Your best photo is your next photo”: Inside an Apollo Bay snapper’s pursuit of the moment

Amber Noseda has built her craft on patience, persistence and a love for the coast she calls home.

Zara Cuthbertson
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“Huge news”: Regulator draws red line through offshore blasting proposal near Warrnambool

“Huge news”: Regulator draws red line through offshore blasting proposal near Warrnambool

Despite the rejection, about 2.5 million hectares of ocean off Victoria and Tasmania could be opened for gas and oil exploration.

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“A dome of heat” to loom over Victoria as south west faces another total fire ban

“A dome of heat” to loom over Victoria as south west faces another total fire ban

West Vic will face extreme heat and elevated fire danger less than a fortnight after fires and flash floods damaged parts of Victoria’s coast and hinterland.

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Hundreds of locals and holidaymakers displaced after Great Ocean Road flash floods

Hundreds of locals and holidaymakers displaced after Great Ocean Road flash floods

The severe rainfall resulted in burst river banks, strong currents and dozens of damaged vehicles and caravans.

Zara Cuthbertson