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Grave situation in LorneDuring the coming weeks, works will begin to improve the roads and drainage of one of the Surf Coasts Shire’s most picturesquely located cemeteries.
A fitting tribute for our diggersThousands of people ignored inclement weather to pay their respects to soldiers past and present at ANZAC Day services across the Surf Coast.
Four Kenyans and an Ethiopian will spearhead the largest African raid on the Great Ocean Road Marathon since it was first held eight years ago.
Lorne-Aireys Inlet P 9-12 College will join others in finding ways to avoid disadvantaging its VCAL students, after the Baillieu Government pulled funding.
Dogs and their owners are about to be even more refreshed when they’re out walking thanks to a Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club project.
In a surprising about-face, the Victorian Electoral Commission has recommended that the Surf Coast Shire return to a ward structure.
Queens Park blitz a group effortStudents, environmental volunteers and ANZ staff recently joined forces as part of an effort to restore and protect Lorne’s iconic Queens Park.
The government has announced a series of grants to commend local surf lifesaving clubs on the work they do and to contribute to the costs involved.
Recreational ride a ripperThe sixth annual SuperSprint Great Ocean and Otway Classic Ride was a huge success, according to both the event’s organisers and participants.
Bus stoppedA tour bus driver accidentally left the hand brake off his bus in Lorne on the weekend; thankfully, no one was hurt.
Funding boost for coastThe Great Ocean Road Coast Committee have secured federal government funding to protect the habitat of threatened species.
Local nippers triumph at state titlesAfter a season close to the top, it was Torquay Surf Lifesaving Club’s nippers who took out the 2012 Victorian Junior Championships State Title.
Lorne residents have welcomed council approval of a fire siren trial for their town.
Gearing up for Great Ocean Road MarathonThe countdown is on and a record number of contestants are warming up to take on the Great Ocean Road International Marathon in and around Lorne.
First whale sighting in LorneSeeing Southern Right Whales breaching just off the coastline is a magical sight, with the first one of the season seen off Lorne last week.
Love Lorne boatsOver 150 people gathered on Saturday for Love Lorne’s inaugural Swing Bridge Model Boat Regatta.
A Lorne councillor from Winchelsea, a Torquay councillor from Lorne… a possibility if the VEC’s Surf Coast Shire recommendation is endorsed.
Surreal times in LorneAn exhibition and book launch at Qdos Arts in Lorne is a significant event for the Surf Coast, according to the gallery’s curator.
Model boats ready for the riverLorne’s Erskine River will be transformed into a real life sailing and motor boat regatta with scores of meticulously crafted model boats.
Easter feaster for eyes onlyFor those who are trying not to gorge on chocolate this Easter, Lorne might be a great destination.
Burning season nearly outFurther burning in the Otways – part of an ongoing program – has recently taken place with good results reported.
Classic Ride to result in road closuresCyclists will be in abundance across the Surf Coast and Otways this Saturday for the sixth annual Great Ocean and Otway Classic Ride.
The communities of Lorne and Aireys Inlet last week celebrated the opening of a new library and classrooms at its P-12 College.
More than three quarters of the responses to the VEC’s report on the structure of the Surf Coast Council have dismissed its recommended option.
Louttit Live set to rock LorneSome of the Surf Coast’s best DJs will be bringing their beats to the Lorne Swimming Pool on Friday 2 March for Louttit Live.
Busy at Lorne-Aireys P-12The beginning of the year at Lorne-Aireys Inlet P-12 has been very busy with the arrival of 12 new preps, 27 year 7 students and 12 other students.
