Lorne
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.
COVID detected in Bay’s waste
Great Ocean Road Health’s chief says the detection of coronavirus fragments in coastal wastewater will become more common, after a positive detection in Apollo Bay’s wastewater this week.
Colac Otway lands Falls Festival in major coup for district
Falls Festival will have a new location in the Colac district when it returns next summer.
Adopt a worker, Lorne traders say
A Lorne business group is calling for locals to house seasonal workers on their own properties as the town battles an accommodation crisis.
Key tick for point project
Surf Coast Shire Council has agreed to a critical land transfer at Lorne’s Point Grey precinct and will allow the State Government to submit a new planning permit for a $10-million redevelopment of the site.
COVID causes fireworks plan to fizzle
Lorne’s New Year’s Eve fireworks plans have blown up for the second straight year.
Quick action stops spread
Great Ocean Road Health chief Sandy Chamberlin has praised a Lorne restaurant owner for his quick response and responsible actions after one of his staff members tested positive to COVID-19.