Articles tagged: Lorne
Dolphins’ defence peaking at the right time
Lorne assistant coach Will Ryan says the Dolphins’ defence is beginning to settle at the right time as the side prepares for a crucial stretch of the season.
Musical pop-ups bring thousands to Lorne
Live music from some of Australia’s most exciting acts rocked Lorne across the weekend.
Popular falls back open after damage from floods
Lorne’s Sheoak Falls has reopened after being impacted by flash flooding earlier this year.
Lorne extends winning streak in Anzac Day win
Lorne has made it an unbeaten start to the season after a commanding win over South Colac.
Lorne residents asked to give feedback on disaster response
Surf Coast Shire Council is calling on Lorne residents to have their say on ways to strengthen the response to emergency events that impact the region.
Cadel joins callout to the coast
A Surf Coast Shire Council campaign fronted by Australian cycling legend Cadel Evans is looking to entice travellers to have a coastal getaway at Lorne, with the chance to win local spend cards.
Community bank closing
Lorne’s community bank will close its doors in June, leaving the town with only one bank.
Cricket club victim of smash, grab
Lorne police are investigating a break-in at the Deans Marsh Cricket Club.
Officials should paws burns
Wildlife campaigners are calling for a pause on planned burning in the Otways following this summer’s bushfires, with fears of the impacts on local wildlife.
Lifesaving clubs observe quieter summer season
Coastal Surf Life Saving Clubs are urging beachgoers to continue seeking out patrolled beaches heading into the Easter break, following a quieter summer season.
Silverware galore for Lorne nippers
Lorne Surf Life Saving Club nippers faced big waves and rough conditions at the state championships.
Ex-Cat joins forces with brother at Dolphins
Lorne will welcome a young star with 26 games of VFL experience in 2026, with Paddy Hughes joining brother James at Stribling Reserve.
Teen rider hospitalised in Cathedral Rock crash
A teenage motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital following a head-on collision on the Great Ocean Road.
Planned burns set for Otways
Favourable weather and forest conditions will likely see planned burns commence across the district this week.
Paramedics called to Lorne collision
Authorities are continuing to investigate a Lorne car crash along a section of the Great Ocean Road.
Yvonne touring for cure in husband’s memory
“We’re all there for the same reason – to try and find a cure.”
Lorne business fallout follows fire and floods
New data from Surf Coast Shire Council shows Lorne businesses are experiencing “serious economic impacts” following multiple natural disasters in January.
Club demolition is underway
Demolition of a community building at Lorne is underway, officials say.
New chief leads health service
An unprecedented start has helped new Great Ocean Road Health chief executive Brandon Howard witness the coastal region’s community spirit firsthand.
Fire refuge closed for works
Lorne’s bushfire place of last resort at Point Grey has officially closed.
Community assists with rebuild
Separation Creek resident Peter Jacobs says he is thankful for the community’s support as he and his wife Bronwyn come to grips with having to rebuild parts of their property again.
Point Grey builder appointed
A coastal authority has appointed a Melbourne-based firm to deliver a major redevelopment at Lorne’s Point Grey.
Landslip forces road closure
Lorne SES unit controller Chris Jones says flash-flooding in the region has led to a recent landslip, with road closures still in place.
Great Ocean towed
Fourteen vehicles have been plucked from the ocean in a never-before-seen air retrieval on the Great Ocean Road.
