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News

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Vote #1: Surf Coast Arts Trail in line for national honour

Published on 01 April 2025

The much-loved Surf Coast Arts Trail is in line for a prestigious national award, but needs public votes of support to secure the honour.

A new wave for Positive Ageing Advisory Committee

Published on 01 April 2025

Anglesea resident Harry Wendt’s care and compassion for the community will hold him in good stead as a new member of Surf Coast Shire Council’s Positive Ageing Advisory Committee (PAAC).

Council to gift land in Winchelsea to local VICSES Unit

Published on 27 March 2025

Surf Coast Shire Council will gift excess vacant land in Winchelsea to the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES), to continue to support the volunteer-based organisation.

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Events

Andrew Middlehurst, Tracey Newnham, Tara White

03 April 2025

Featuring the paintings of Andrew Middlehurst, Tracey Newnham and Tara White, this exhibition celebrates themes of vibrant beauty, profound fragility and deep connection with the natural world.

From Scraps to Soil: Easy home composting and worm farming

05 April 2025

Join us to hear from Richard – a composting and worm farming guru from Wormlovers. This workshop is a comprehensive introduction and Q&A to understand the basics of composting and worm farming, the types available, how to set up your home system, trouble-shooting and much more.