The 243 kilometre, National Heritage listed, Great Ocean Road is one of the world’s most scenic and iconic coastal touring routes. Its sheer limestone cliffs, pockets of rainforest, shipwreck history, and world-class surfing breaks make the Great Ocean Road one of Australia’s most popular destinations for visitors and Victoria’s most significant tourism asset. The Great […]
This year we celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the formation of the Lorne Historical Society. At such a time it is appropriate to ask why do research the past and study history? We certainly do not learn from the lessons of history. Each decade sees yet another genocide perpetrated in parts of the world. It […]
Following the success of last years’ event, The Deans Marsh Community Cottage is delighted to announce “Run the Marsh & Open Day 2017” will be held again on Sunday 19th November 2017 at the beautiful Frogwood Arboretum. The event is designed to bring local and neighbouring communities together in the great outdoors to enjoy the […]
A wonderful evening was had by all Friday night at the Doug and Mary Stirling community dinner. It started with canapés on the top floor of the Cumberland resort with the awesome view that we all love as the backdrop. Fittingly, it was used to present Mila Guerrero with her award for bravery in saving two Japanese […]
It started with an email enquiry to the Lorne Historical Society. The lady was enquiring about a silver dome house on Big Hill which she remembered form her childhood visits to her grandmother’s house in Lorne. There weren’t any photos in the archives of the Historical Society but, as luck would have it, I had […]
Spring is here, colours and contrasts are bright, Lorne’s natural playground comes alive, days get longer, night get shorter, Ugg boots go away, flip flops are dug out from cupboards, beach days linger, body boards are dusted off, sunscreen is found, kids brave the cooler ‘refreshing’ ocean water in bathers, waterfalls flow, nature grows, birds […]
Mantra Lorne will celebrate and commemorate 149 years of accommodation of its centrepiece, Erskine House, with a Garden Party charity event from 2pm on Saturday 28 October, 2017. The Garden Party is also a major fundraising initiative for the Luke Batty Foundation, the resort’s official charity partner, to raise much-needed funds for domestic violence prevention […]
The Lorne community (and surrounds) are wondering what exactly is happening at 180 Erskine Falls Road. If you don’t already know, Live Wire Park is what is happening. Live Wire Park is going to be an electrifying world class tree top adventure park aimed at entertaining people who enjoy nature and adventurous pursuits in one […]
Lorne Community Hospital Mental Health Forum Do you know someone in our community that is suffering the effects of anxiety, depression, suicidal tendencies, alcohol or drug abuse? If you don’t know anyone perhaps we need to learn the skills of how to recognise them. With three expert speakers in their fields, the Lorne Community Hospital’s […]
As winter fades and Spring starts to bring some colour and warmth back to Lorne, we start to witness the return of the homeowners to Lorne. So many of the permanent population migrate to warmer climes over winter and are now returning. The part time residents are now arriving and preparing the homes for the […]
