Lorne
Booze bandits hit eskies
Lorne police have urged campers to lock up their alcohol after a series of thefts from eskies.
Rider hurts legs in crash
A motorcyclist suffered leg injuries in an early-morning crash near Lorne this week.
Surf Coast nod over seasonal worker scheme
Seasonal workers have the green light to camp in Surf Coast back yards for up to 120 days, in a move that aims to alleviate an accommodation crisis.
Lights coming for Lorne bridge
Money meant for Lorne’s cancelled New Year’s Eve fireworks will instead go towards new lights at the town’s iconic swing bridge.
Community input into Lorne plans
Lorne residents have another chance to shape designs for the town’s Point Grey precinct redevelopment.
Camping plan to address worker shortage
Surf Coast Shire residents have had their say on a proposed local law change that would allow seasonal workers to camp in back yards during summer.
Community talks on Point Grey plans
Otways coast residents can hear from State Government authorities about a controversial Point Grey development during an online webinar this week.
Pacific posting for nurse
Great Ocean Road Health nurse unit manager Jason Phieler says working on the COVID-19 frontline in Papua New Guinea highlighted the need for Australia to continue to help its neighbours.