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EXTREME Fire Danger Rating - Sat 22 February

Expect hot, dry conditions - find out more including what changes you can expect for Council services on Saturday.

Council services on Extreme fire danger days

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Fire Danger restrictions are in force through 1 May 2025.

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The worlds longest surfing contest

First Surfboard Rally poster 1961

First Surfboard Rally poster 1961

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Competitors in Bells Beach surfing competition

Competitors in Bells Beach surfing competition

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Bells Beach surfing competition group

Bells Beach surfing competition group

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Bells Beach surfing competition solo

Bells Beach surfing competition solo

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Bells Beach surfing competition solo

Bells Beach surfing competition wave

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Acknowledgement

Surf Coast Shire Council Acknowledges the Wadawurrung People, and Gulidjan and Gadubanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar, their Elders and leaders past, present and emerging as the Traditional Owners of the skies, land, waters and sea country across our municipality. We also extend our respect to all First Nations people who are part of the community.

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e: info@surfcoast.vic.gov.au
ph: 03 5261 0600 (8.30am-5pm M-F)

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