Lorne
Arts and performance news in brief
Funding to keep a cinema open, a play postponed, and news on a sculpture exhibition.
Business uncertainty grows with restriction extension
Colac and district businesses are reeling after the State Government’s restrictions roadmap failed to offer clarity about their short-term futures.
Surf Coast ponders charging stations
Winchelsea and Lorne would have new electric vehicle charging points under a Surf Coast Shire Council plan.
Steer clear of weary seals
More seals have found their way onto Otways beaches in the past week, prompting a reminder to give the animals space.
Worker shortage hits deli
Lorne’s worker crisis has forced the town’s supermarket to close a department ahead of summer.
Dedicated volunteer lifesavers acknowledged
A Lorne lifesaving veteran and surf boat rowing team have earned recognition for their outstanding contribution to their field.
Big cash boost for popular sculpture event
The Lorne Sculpture Bienniale will return this year, and preparations have received a $131,000 Federal Government boost.
Whales cause a splash for viewers off Lorne
A whale mother and calf have put on a show at Lorne, drawing a crowd of excited onlookers.