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Celebrate International Women’s Day across the shire

Published on 20 February 2025

A grassroots discussion led by a gender-based violence author and advocate, an exhibition showcasing female artists, and a community-led networking event – Surf Coast Shire Council invites people to celebrate 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) in various ways.

Artist registrations open for 2025 Surf Coast Arts Trail

Published on 17 February 2025

Torquay artist Erin Reinboth feels some challenging emotions opening her studio to the community for the Surf Coast Arts Trail but wouldn’t have it any other way.

Charging the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road

Published on 13 February 2025

Surf Coast Shire Council has replaced the old 7kW single port electric vehicle (EV) charger in front of the Lorne Visitor Information Centre, with a 50kW dual port charger, providing a public charging station in the area.
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Resilience

20 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.

Mother Goose Baby Song and Rhyme Torquay

25 February 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.

Mother Goose Song and Rhyme Winchelsea

26 February 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.
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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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