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News

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Community Arts Calendar exhibition shining

Published on 13 October 2025

Almost 120 artists are shining in the Surf Coast Community Arts Calendar Competition exhibition and judges have named 12 to feature in the calendar’s last print edition.

Fun, puppets and play: Children’s Week events in Torquay & Winchelsea

Published on 13 October 2025

Children’s Week is coming up and to celebrate Surf Coast Shire Council is hosting free events in Torquay and Winchelsea.

Aireys community invited to learn more about Painkalac Flood Study

Published on 09 October 2025

Surf Coast Shire Council will share new insights about the Painkalac Creek’s future flood risk at an upcoming event, with the Aireys Inlet community encouraged to attend.

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Events

Mother Goose Song and Rhyme Winchelsea

15 October 2025

A weekly facilitated song and rhyme session for parents and carers of babies and children under school age. Incorporating the Parent Child Mother Goose program this session combines rhymes, songs, and stories to promote bonding and language skills. These sessions run during term time only.

Winchelsea Child and Family Health Drop-in Clinic

15 October 2025

An opportunity to have a chat with a Maternal and Child Health nurse between your regular Key Age and Stage visits.

No bookings required, simply show up! (Runs after Mother Goose Song and Rhyme)