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Council reviews road safety progress

Published on 28 August 2025

Surf Coast Shire Council has received the year two progress report on the Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan 2022-2027, highlighting both strong achievements and ongoing challenges in improving safety across the region.

Calling all artists: Community Arts Calendar competition open

Published on 27 August 2025

Entries are open for the 2026 Surf Coast Community Arts Calendar competition and Torquay artist Emily Wright assures local creatives that taking the time to make a submission can bring welcome rewards.

Kids’ inspirations helped create new Adventure Play Space

Published on 27 August 2025

Wishlist play equipment designs by local primary school children have shaped Winchelsea’s new Adventure Play Space.

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Events

COLOUR MY WORLD - showcase and Artist Talk

30 August 2025

A selected showcase of artworks from three local artists along the theme of colour including a Guided Artist Talk.

'Light Box Clay - Building Belonging' exhibition

30 August 2025

The Light Box Creative Studios in Torquay nurtures a vibrant ceramics program where emerging artists and social claymakers come together.

Clean Earth Essentials

31 August 2025

Learn how to Make Sustainable Laundry and Dishwasher Detergents from your leftover cooking oil

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