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Start planning your Positive Ageing Month adventures

Published on 10 September 2026

Older adults are in for laughs and learning, tunes and trivia, workouts, workshops and a whole lot more as Positive Ageing Month rolls out across Surf Coast Shire during October.

Occasional Care service review

Published on 09 September 2026

We are reviewing our Occasional Care program in Torquay as we aim to make sure all Council services meet the needs of the local community into the future.

Pollocksford Road Bridge repair works to start in November

Published on 04 September 2026

Plans to repair the historical Pollocksford Road bridge are progressing, with works expected to begin on site in November and be completed in April 2027.

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Events

'Ocean Deep' exhibition

11 September 2026

Step into Anglesea Art Space and discover 'OCEAN DEEP', a captivating group exhibition celebrating the beauty, mystery and quiet wisdom of the sea through ceramics, jewellery and photography.

Walking Basketball

15 September 2026

Low impact, social and fun Over 55s activity

Mother Goose Baby Song and Rhyme Torquay