| Date |
Title |
| July 2008 |
| 4 July |
Putting the Finishing Pieces to Sarabande Playground
Nearly 40 people aged from two to 60 spent four hours last month piecing together a magnificent mosaic fish in the Sarabande Crs playground in Torquay. read more
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| 3 July |
Regional Tourism Conference a Success!
About 80 tourism operators in the Otways and Surf Coast attended a regional tourism conference on Wednesday 25 June, at Otway Estate Winery and Brewery. read more |
| June 2008 |
| 26 June |
A Yabbie, a Frog and a Dunnart at Moriac
Moriac’s Newling Reserve has some new residents – a bat, a frog, a yabbie, a dunnart and some fish have taken up lofty vantage points along the pathways that meander through the reserve. read more |
| 26 June |
Helping Parents Help Young People
Did you know that one in four young people who live in the Surf Coast Shire will experience a mental health issue that is often fuelled by the use of drugs and alcohol? read more |
| 25 June |
A New CEO for Surf Coast Shire
Surf Coast Shire Mayor, Cr Dean Webster, today announced that the Council has appointed Mr Mark Davies as its new chief executive officer. read more |
| 25 June |
Connewarre Reserve benefits from new recycled water pipeline
Barwon Water has turned on a pipeline to link Connewarre Reserve with the Black Rock water reclamation plant. read more |
| 18 June |
High Tide 2008 - Logo Design Competition
The High Tide Festival committee is inviting Surf Coast artists to design the 2008 Festival logo/poster. read more |
| 18 June |
Cultural Precinct Proposals on Display
Winchelsea is growing both in its population and in its importance as a gateway to the Great Ocean Road and the south west of Victoria. read more |
| 12 June |
Surf Coast Budget Presented to Business & Community Leaders
Forty invited guests from across the municipality attended this morning’s Surf Coast Shire Budget Breakfast at the Crowne Plaza, Torquay. read more |
| 4 June |
Mayor Welcomes Torquay Business Park
Surf Coast Mayor, Cr Dean Webster, said the development of the West Coast Business Park is both long anticipated and warmly welcomed by the Council and the local community for the economic benefits it is expected to bring
. read more |
| 3 June |
Surf Coast Budget Builds on Solid Foundation
Surf Coast Shire tonight received a draft 2008-09 Budget that includes over $16m for capital works, projects and initiatives and an operating expenditure of nearly $42m. read more |
| 3 June |
Surf Coast Budget & Council Plan Summary
Council has produced a summary sheet of the main features of its 2008-09 draft Budget and its amended Council Plan
. read more |
| 3 June |
Horse Owners to Receive Special Trainings
The Golden Plains Shire and the Surf Coast Shire are providing specialised land management training targeting horse owners on small properties. read more |
| May 2008 |
| 27 May |
New Bus Shelters – A Safe Haven For Surf Coast Travellers
Travelling around the Surf Coast is about to get easier, with new bus shelters in key locations across the region. read more |
| 23 May |
Go Ahead for Fairhaven Road and Drains
Surf Coast Shire will proceed with work on several roads in Fairhaven, after determining that a majority of the 309 affected property owners did not object to the proposal and an associated special charge scheme. read more |
| 20 May |
Minor Grants Supporting Communities
Family, youth, aged care, cultural and environmental organisations are key recipients of this round of the Surf Coast Shire’s Community Grants Program, which offers funding of $20,000 to community-driven ventures. read more |
| 19 May |
Deans Marsh BMX Track Opens
Last Friday, the Surf Coast Shire Council and the Deans Marsh community celebrated the opening of a fantastic new recreational facility, the Deans Marsh BMX track. read more |
| 15 May |
Making a Fresh START on Sustainability
Much is being said about the need to create a sustainable environment: Surf Coast Shire is going that step further and doing something about it. read more |
| 13 May |
Volunteers Change our World at Surf Coast Tourism!
Surf Coast Tourism last night recognised the outstanding contribution of 110 of its Visitor Information Centre volunteers at a themed dinner dance at the Cumberland Lorne Resort. read more |
| 13 May |
Owners to Decide Fairhaven Scheme
Following a recent VCAT ruling, giving the go ahead for a special charge scheme in Fairhaven, Surf Coast Shire is now waiting for the results of a questionnaire of 309 affected property owners to determine if the project proceeds as proposed. read more |
| 13 May |
Surf Coast Hosts Environmental Forum
How can we reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save resources and measure the success of our environmental achievements? read more |
| 13 May |
Recycling Water a Winner for Surf Coast
Surf Coast Shire’s campaign to save water is achieving results with the latest figures revealing a 30% reduction in water use at Shire sporting grounds and in road maintenance programs across the past 12-months. read more |
| 8 May |
Surf Coast Welcomes Aquatic Centre Study
Surf Coast citizens have long dreamt of having their own indoor aquatic centre, the Mayor Cr Dean Webster said earlier today. read more |
| 5 May |
All Abilities Cricket a Hit with the Kids
Summer might be over, but cricket season continued at Surf World Leisure Centre in Torquay last Thursday. read more |
| April 2008 |
| 30 April |
Kool Skools - a youth full & multimedia experience!
Two Kool Skools “open mic” nights will give six young acts the chance to feature on the 2008 Surf Coast Kool Skools CD, to be professionally recorded at Melbourne studio, Studio 52. read more |
| 10 April |
Surf Coast Supports 12th Australian Masters Games
SURFING, cycling, surf lifesaving and golf are just some of the sporting events which the Surf Coast Shire may host at next year’s 12th Australian Masters Games. read more |
| 7 April |
Council Nominates Preferred Aireys Recreation Reserve Site
Long standing aspirations for a community reserve in Aireys Inlet took an important step forward when the Surf Coast Shire Council endorsed private land opposite Luggs Road as its preferred site for a wetland and recreation reserve. read more
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| 2 April |
Surf Coast Celebrates Youth Week
The Surf Coast will celebrate National Youth Week with a free skate, music and art festival at the Torquay Skate Park. read more |
| March 2008 |
| 31 March |
Mayor Welcomes Crime Drop
Geelong Police Superintendent Pete O’Neill today announced overall crime figures for Geelong and the Surf Coast continue to drop significantly. Surf Coast Mayor Cr Dean Webster said the drop was pleasing to see. read more |
| 30 March |
Letter to Editor – Land Swap at No Cost to Ratepayers
I would like to correct a persistent untruth, reported again in the Geelong Advertiser recently, that the transfer of the area known as the Ironbark Basin from the Surf Coast Shire Council to the Victorian Government cost our ratepayers $2 million. read more |
| 28 March |
Surf Coast Plans Torquay’s Future
Surf Coast Shire has begun preparing an Urban Growth Framework Plan for a major residential growth corridor to the west of Torquay that it says is the local equivalent of recent proposals for Armstrong Creek, south of Geelong. read more |
| 20 March |
Winchelsea Planning a Cultural Precinct
The Winchelsea community and Surf Coast Shire Council are making plans for a new cultural centre and an urban design master plan that links together existing heritage facilities in the town with the main shopping area. read more |
| 19 March |
headspace Barwon Surf Coast Cup kicks a goal
The inaugural headspace Barwon Surf Coast Cup kicked off on the weekend in sweltering conditions at Spring Creek Reserve, Torquay. read more |
| 14 March |
Thank You for Your Contribution to Tourism Pat
Pat Collins is a name that many would know both as a long time resident of Winchelsea and long standing contributor to the success of Barwon Park. read more |
| 11 March |
headspace Barwon Surf Coast Cup
Football and netball clubs from across the surf Coast Shire will battle for the headspace Surf Coast Cup – presented by Ghanda – this Sunday 16 March at Spring Creek Reserve. read more |
| 4 March |
Surf Coast CEO Resigns
Surf Coast Mayor Cr Dean Webster announced tonight that he had accepted the resignation of the chief executive officer, Mr Peter Bollen, due to health reasons. read more |
| February 2008 |
| 18 February |
Big Waves Roll Into Surf World
Torquay is bracing itself for the planet’s biggest, meanest and deadliest waves to roll into Surf World. read more |
| 14 February |
Surf Coast Council Commits to Earth Hour
The Surf Coast Council will turn out the lights for one hour as part of a global campaign to save energy and the planet on Saturday March 29 at 8pm. read more |
| 5 February |
Powercor Trials Energy Efficient Streetlights in Jan Juc
Powercor is working with the Surf Coast Shire to trial energy efficient streetlights, which use around 50 percent less electricity. read more |
| January 2008 |
| 24 January |
Lorne Streetscape to Go Ahead but Residents to Pay Less
Lorne residential property owners will contribute $570,000 less to a modified streetscape improvement project for their main street, after the Surf Coast Shire Council voted to go ahead with an amended funding package for the project last night. read more |
| 21 January |
Anglesea Facility Scaled Back to Meet Community Concern
Surf Coast Shire Council has confirmed its intention to replace an old toilet block with a multi purpose community facility on the Anglesea Riverbank. read more |
| 16 January |
Don’t Park Beside Yellow Lines
Surf Coast Shire Council is reminding drivers that No Standing signs are not the only indicator to look out for when searching for a legal spot to park their cars. read more |
| 11 January |
Occasional care – caring for families
Juggling work, home and family responsibilities can be challenging and stressful but one local service is helping Surf Coast families successfully manage the rigors of parenthood. read more |
| 9 January |
Surf World Wins Prestigious Selection
Entry into the prestigious Museum Accreditation Program, MAP, will ensure that Surf World remains one of Victoria’s premier tourist destination icons, according to Surf World manager, Jeff Arkinstall. read more |
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