Lorne
New campaign boosting accessible tourism
A new tourism campaign has launched to promote accessibility encourages businesses to cater for all needs across the coast and Otways hinterland.
Works commence for Lorne pier refurbishment
A coastal authority says essential work will start today to ensure the iconic Lorne pier remains safe and accessible.
No serious injuries in head-on crash
Lorne Police say it is “only good fortune” that a head-on crash along a district road did not result in more serious injury or death.
July rain boosts region
Much-needed rainfall has made its mark during July, with multiple areas across south-west Victoria receiving their highest or second-highest rainfall totals for the year.
Anglers reporting catches from across district
Salmon, snapper, flathead, trout and sharks are among what’s being reeled in by anglers across Colac district and the coast.
COASTAL DROP: Median values ease, more rentals reported at Bay
Cost-of-living pressures, land tax increases and expense hikes for short-stay rentals are fuelling a decline in coastal housing prices, experts say.
Iconic Falls Festival site sells
An iconic Australian music festival site near Lorne has now been sold.
Point Grey plans spark opposition
A new club building, a casual food premises and new public toilets are key features of a draft plan for Lorne’s Point Grey redevelopment.