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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.

Changes to Council services for Thursday’s Extreme fire danger day

Published on 12 February 2025

In line with the Country Fire Authority’s forecast of an Extreme fire danger day on the Surf Coast for Thursday 13 February, there will be several facilities closures and changes to Council services.

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Events

Mother Goose Song and Rhyme Winchelsea

19 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.