Discover the fascinating history of the Bells trophy at the ANSM. Explore the origins of the trophy and how the idea of using a brass bell came about, the history of the place, as well as stories from the trophy makers themselves. With more than a dozen of these iconic trophies on display, you will…

Visit Anglesea Art Space for ‘Chiaroscuro’, an exhibition by the printmakers of The Anglesea Art House that explores the contrast between light and dark.

Visit Lorne Community Connect to explore Joshua James’ latest exhibition, showcasing his newest artworks.

These paintings explore abstraction through layered relationships of form, rhythm, structure, and material. Emerging through an intuitive process of continual reorganisation, they draw on memories of place, weathering, and spatial experience. Rather than depicting the world directly, the works invite sustained looking, where meaning gradually unfolds through the language of paint. Working primarily in oil,…

Thursday sunset skates are back for Spring and Summer. Meet 6:30pm at Point Danger above Cosy Corner. Google Maps: Surf Coast Roller Skaters Meeting Place for Sunset Skates Free event Beginners skate first: 6.45 pm Slow, flat, short 1km loop. You must be able to roll, stop and turn. Intermediate skate follows: Longer lap to…

Old Friends, Long-Held Secrets, and a Dinner Party to Forget If you think your own social gatherings can get a little tense, just wait until you step into the world of Torquay Theatre Troupe’s upcoming production, A Relatively Uneventful Evening. Written and directed by George Arthur, this fast-paced, razor-sharp comedy takes a deep, hilarious dive…

The Great Ocean Road Womens Surf Festival is an all inclusive surfing festival celebrating everything about women’s surfing. Held at Lorne on Gadubanud Country, the festival will provide opportunities for surfers from all backgrounds and experience to come together and celebrate their love for surfing and the ocean. This event is free to come, watch…

Flo fest is a day of remembrance, connection and hope for families and communities affected by the loss of a baby or child. Held beside the ocean, the day creates a gentle space to grieve, remember and connect with others who understand. The experience includes movement, quiet moments by the water, remembrance activities, catered breakfast…

Torquay parkrun is a free, weekly, 5km timed run. Every Saturday at 8:00am. Torquay parkrun is open to everyone, free, safe and easy to take part in. We all run for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace! The run takes place at Fisherman’s Beach, The Esplanade, Torquay. Registration via…

Trebeck Reserve (Winchelsea) parkrun is a free, weekly, 5km timed run or walk. Every Saturday at 8:00am Trebeck Reserve parkrun is open to everyone, free, safe and easy to take part in. We all run for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace! No age limits. Kids in pushers are…

Fall in love with local food at the weekly Torquay Farmers Market. Every Saturday 8.30am-1pm This popular weekly market celebrates fresh local foods and artisan produce including fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, eggs, artisan cheeses and breads, fresh fish, salami, olive oil, jams, honey, preserves and nuts, as well as delicious treats, locally roasted coffee…

The Lorne Swell Market will feature local produce providers, artists and surf stalls from across the state. Got some old clothes, wetties, surf paraphernalia lying around? Come down on Sunday to the Great Ocean Road Womens Surf Fest Salty Seconds Thrift Market! Open to all, this is a great way to make some room in…