Monthly Archive: May 2026

Lorne’s Local Legend

May 19, 2026 Doug Stirling has been named in 2026 a Surf Coast Shire Local Legend. For more than a century, Doug Stirling has called Lorne home, and at 103, the community stalwart still has no intention of slowing down. Born in 1923, Stirling has watched the coastal town grow and evolve, often playing an important role in...
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Lorne Top Travel Destination

May 19, 2026 Lorne has been named one of Australia’s best towns to visit, leading a strong showing for the Surf Coast and Geelong region in Australian Traveller’s annual top 100 rankings. Victorian towns claimed 20 spots on the list, with Lorne ranked 11th overall and recognised among the country’s top food and wine destinations. [Surf Coast Times,...
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