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1,000+ community views to help guide Council’s strategic direction

Published on 27 February 2025

Surf Coast Shire Council received more than 1,000 contributions to its Our Focus Our Future community engagement project, which will set the strategic direction for 2025-2029.

Community at the core for Surf Coast Shire Council

Published on 27 February 2025

Local people’s passion and knowledge about their own lives and communities underpin two commitments made by Surf Coast Shire Council.

Council requests report on potential impact of Aus Day position change

Published on 26 February 2025

Council has requested a report on the potential positive and negative impacts, should it change its approach to 26 January.
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Events

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'Resilience' exhibition

27 February 2025

A collaborative project celebrating the art and stories of resilient women in honour of International Women’s Day, presented at Anglesea Art Space.

Winchelsea Community Market

02 March 2025

Pick up a treasure at our market - displays, entertainers, and around 30 stalls

Mother Goose Baby Song and Rhyme Torquay

04 March 2025

A weekly facilitated song and rhyme session for parents and carers of babies 12months and under, incorporating the Parent Child Mother Goose program, combining rhymes, songs, and stories. These sessions run during term time only.
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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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