Helping new parents find their village We all know it takes a village to raise a child, and Helen Punton’s goal is making sure every new parent has that village.
Friends of the Hooded Plover A passionate group of volunteers has helped to achieve a successful breeding season on the Surf Coast for endangered beach nesting bird the Hooded Plover.
VIDEO: Draft 2025-26 Council Budget available for community feedback The Mayor shares a summary of the Draft 2025-26 Budget, which is open for community feedback. You can also access a snapshot of funding, highlights for each ward, and information about rates.
Council adopts Urban Futures sustainable growth strategy A new Urban Futures Strategy will guide sustainable urban growth in Surf Coast Shire across coming decades.
Celebrate IDAHOBIT 2025 Show your support for our LGBTQIA+ community and standagainst discrimination by participating in the IDAHOBIT rainbow tree art project, and attending our ceremonial raising of the rainbow flag.
Did you know? Did you know that on average over 50% of what residents put in landfill (red lid) bins should not be there? These materials are wasted resources.
Council to cease buying carbon offsets and focus on local action 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.
New appointments to Positive Ageing Advisory Committee Lorne’s Joy Dwyer is eager to play her role in fostering an age friendly community as one of four new members on Council’s Positive Ageing Advisory Committee (PAAC).