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Published on 30 April 2025
Council has adopted an updated Hardship Policy, featuring strengthened measures to assist community members having difficulty paying Council rates, fees and charges.
A new Urban Futures Strategy will guide sustainable urban growth in Surf Coast Shire across coming decades.
Like a growing number of organisations, Surf Coast Shire Council is moving away from a reliance on paid accredited carbon offsets toward more direct measurable actions that reduce emissions locally.
01 May 2025
‘Brushed by Water’ will include traditional techniques beautifully representing our local environment, to abstract explorations, sketch books of daily musings and small expressions that play with paper and form.
02 May 2025
This event is tailored for primary producers in the Surf Coast Hinterland region, aiming to foster resilience and develop strong rural communities.
Maternal and Child Health ServiceAn opportunity to have a chat with a Maternal and Child Health nurse between your regular Key Age and Stage visits. No bookings are required to attend.Breastfeeding Support ServiceLactation consultants are available if you need support with breastfeeding your baby, or want to check on their growth. If possible, arrive when your baby is ready to feed.
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Having a well prepared and practised plan is critical to your bushfire survival.
18-28 AprilEvent details for the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Bonsoy.