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News

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Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre main construction underway

Published on 11 March 2025

The Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre project in Torquay has reached an exciting threshold with main construction now underway.

Designs underway for Spring Creek change rooms redevelopment

Published on 07 March 2025

Torquay’s Spring Creek Recreation Reserve’s facilities will soon become more female-friendly with an architect appointed for the redevelopment of the change rooms and public toilets.

Bin amnesty for extra kerbside waste bins

Published on 04 March 2025

Surf Coast Shire Council is holding a bin amnesty to collect extra unpaid kerbside waste bins.

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Events

'Resilience' exhibition

11 March 2025

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

Baby's First Foods - online and in person

12 March 2025

Answering the when/what/how questions about starting babies on solids.

Mother Goose Song and Rhyme Winchelsea