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Here's the latest from Council's news desk:

Council Plan 2025–2029: Strong progress at half-year mark

Published on 25 February 2026

Surf Coast Shire Council is delivering strong early progress on its Council Plan 2025–2029, with most Year 1 initiatives on track and six already completed at the halfway point of the first financial year.

Scope for growth as Council updates land strategy

Published on 25 February 2026

Updated Surf Coast Shire Council guidelines for commercial land use and development in Jan Juc and Torquay provide scope for retail and industrial growth.

Council on watch for continuing drought impacts

Published on 25 February 2026

Council will closely monitor the health of the agriculture sector in the shire, with local farms expected to face a lengthy recovery from drought.
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Events

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The Blind leading the Naked

26 February 2026

NEW PAINTINGS by Rohan Robinson + Peter Gardiner

'Connections' Exhibition

26 February 2026

Marking International Women’s Day, this exhibition showcases 14 artists from diverse visual art backgrounds, whose works speak to personal significance, lived experience and individual perspective.

From Clicks to Customers: Optimise Your eCommerce Business

03 March 2026

This practical workshop is designed to help online store owners improve their digital marketing and turn more website visitors into paying customers.
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Fire Ready

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

Where to walk your dog

Council rules are in place to keep dogs, humans and the environment safe and happy.

Flood recovery info

Info on the Great Ocean Road floods of 15 January 2026 and details about the emergency response.

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