Community feedback invited on Draft Council Budget Council’s Draft 2026-27 Budget is now available for community feedback.Find out more, including what's planned for your area.
Making it easier to recycle batteries and e-waste It will soon be easier for Surf Coast Shire residents to recycle batteries and small e-waste items, with new collection containers about to be spread across the shire in convenient locations.
Watch: Cadel Evans shares how to stay in Lorne and win! Australian cycling legend Cadel Evans has shared his love for Lorne, encouraging visitors to the town for a chance to win local spend cards valued up to $500.
Plans refined for Torquay Library replacement and surf museum Council has developed a new plan to deliver an upgraded Torquay Library and refurbished Australian National Surfing Museum, and shelved plans for creation of a Surf Coast Cultural Centre.
Surf Coast achieves ECO Destination Certification The Surf Coast Shire has officially earned ECO Destination Certification, formally recognising the region’s adherence to global best practice sustainable tourism and environmental management standards.
Did you know... ...that Deakin University research has found it’s incredibly beneficial for children to be out learning in nature?Exploring the beach and the bush is a perk of Council’s kindergartens, which are now taking applications for 2027.
Community invited to support IDAHOBIT 2026 Council will celebrate IDAHOBIT 2026 with a flag raising ceremony and community morning tea, recognising the importance of inclusion, respect and equality for LGBTQIA+ people.
Safer speeds rolling out Council has begun works to lower speed limits on local roads in Aireys Inlet, Moggs Creek and Fairhaven, with Anglesea to follow, after a speed review in 2025.