Lorne
Solar energy grant for district schools
Deans Marsh and Lorne schools will receive solar power systems under a Victorian Government green energy initiative.
$2M boost from TV series
An upcoming Netflix TV series that is set to film at Lorne and other locations across the Surf Coast Shire, is likely to bring a boost of up to $2 million to the local economy.
FFMVic’s planned burns continue at Lorne
Forest Fire Management Victoria crews continued planned burning at Lorne yesterday.
Burnoffs continue in Otways
Burnoffs continued on public land in the Otways at the weekend, with Forest Fire Management Victoria igniting a 20-hectare fire just north of Kennett River.
Otways burnoffs start today
State firefighters will begin burnoffs in the Otways in coming days, after a mild summer allowed them to start autumn planned burns early.
No injuries after truck hits house
Lorne residents have been left shocked after a truck crashed into a house, but were relieved to discover nobody was hurt.
Trash an eyesore on coast
The Great Ocean Road authority says an increase in litter and rubbish dumping is a major problem on the Otways Coast and the public shares responsibility for keeping the region tidy.
Lorne burglary arrests
Lorne Police have arrested two male offenders for burglary and theft after a bicycle and esky went missing from holidaymakers.