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Council to offer bus hire subsidy for eligible groups

Published on 25 March 2025

Surf Coast Shire Council will offer bus hire subsidies to eligible community groups and organisations from September 2025 until June 2027.

Plans for Winchelsea Community House to continue managing Shire Hall

Published on 25 March 2025

Surf Coast Shire Council will seek to enter into an agreement with the Winchelsea Community House to continue managing the Winchelsea Shire Hall for the next two years.

Council to open 2026 kinder applications on 7 April 2025

Published on 25 March 2025

The sandpit, playing with friends, riding the bike, and making things with magnets – Torquay Kindergarten youngsters were quick to respond when sharing their favourite part about kinder.
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'Circling Around' exhibition

26 March 2025

Presented by the Weaverbirds at Anglesea Art Space, 'Circling Around' is a celebration of connection, creativity and the circular form.

Mother Goose Song and Rhyme Winchelsea

26 March 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 Open Mornings

26 March 2025

A drop in service for caregivers and their children aged up to school age. Come have a chat and a cuppa, a play and a weigh. Facilitated by a Maternal and Child Health Nurse and Child and Family Support Officer.
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Fire Ready

Having a well prepared and practised plan is critical to your bushfire survival.

Local Legends Awards Open

Surf Coast Shire Council is calling for nominations for its Local Legends Awards.

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