Lorne
Push to get vaccines
Apollo Bay and Lorne locals have shared their perspectives on COVID-19 vaccines and their wishes for other coastal residents to get the jab to protect their communities and look to the future.
Presumptuous polly takes flight with slice
A brazen Lorne cockatoo has gone viral for its cheeky actions but has provided a reminder about the dangers when wildlife consume human food.
Top earners on coast
Lorne and Port Campbell are home to the Colac district’s highest earners, tax figures show.
Honours for district lifesavers
Colac district surf lifesavers have earned accolades for their selfless volunteering.
Surf Coast commits to tackling housing crisis
Lorne business leaders say they’re ready to work with authorities for solutions to the town’s worker accommodation crisis.
Push to declare housing crisis
Lorne councillor Gary Allen will push Surf Coast Shire Council to declare a key-worker accommodation crisis as local businesses battle to fill staff vacancies.
Credit card theft inquiry
Police are appealing for information about the theft of a credit card at Lorne, after a man allegedly attempted to use it at one of the town’s pubs.
Festival boosts coast tourism
Apollo Bay businesses and accommodation providers have experienced a “bumper weekend” thanks to the Great Ocean Road Running Festival, which had a record-breaking number of participants.