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Does Apollo Bay need another 144 houses? The agent selling this 100-acre plot believes so

Kevin Paghdar said the development site could bring in as much as $600,000 a lot.

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Alcoa denied groundwater access after campaign by Anglesea residents and council

The mining company sought to extract the equivalent of 600 Olympic-sized swimming pools from local groundwater each year.

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Regional youth workers to converge on Warrnambool and break down the challenges facing young people

The Beyond Borders: Breaking Down the Silos conference is taking place on June 9 and 10.

Warrnambool

“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.

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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

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

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

Events

“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

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

Profiles

“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

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.

CFA

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.

Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road

Does Apollo Bay need another 144 houses? The agent selling this 100-acre plot believes so

Alcoa denied groundwater access after campaign by Anglesea residents and council

Regional youth workers to converge on Warrnambool and break down the challenges facing young people

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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