Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee seeking members Published on 06 March 2026 The Surf Coast MEMPC is seeking two community members to join its committee. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Lorne businesses hurting after extreme weather events Published on 02 March 2026 Businesses in Lorne are reporting serious economic impacts from the overlapping emergency events during January, with data showing a significant drop in expenditure. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Councillors condemn costly vandalism Published on 27 February 2026 Surf Coast Shire councillors have condemned all vandalism to public and private property. We spend around $130,000 per year in repair and clean-up associated with vandalism. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New Winchelsea Pool makes a splash with community Published on 26 February 2026 Community members of all ages have flocked to Winchelsea’s new pool during its first full summer. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Local youth Amplify committee takes lead on Deans Marsh Festival stage Published on 26 February 2026 Deans Marsh Festival goers can get set for a youth-led takeover of the main stage at the popular March event. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Plan 2025–2029: Strong progress at half-year mark Published on 25 February 2026 Surf Coast Shire Council is delivering strong early progress on its Council Plan 2025–2029, with most Year 1 initiatives on track and six already completed at the halfway point of the first financial year. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Scope for growth as Council updates land strategy Published on 25 February 2026 Updated Surf Coast Shire Council guidelines for commercial land use and development in Jan Juc and Torquay provide scope for retail and industrial growth. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council on watch for continuing drought impacts Published on 25 February 2026 Council will closely monitor the health of the agriculture sector in the shire, with local farms expected to face a lengthy recovery from drought. Tagged as: , Media Releases
The results are in: Surf Coast Youth Survey Published on 25 February 2026 More than 1,000 young people have helped shape the future of youth services and support across the Surf Coast Shire through Council’s 2025 Youth Survey. Tagged as: , Media Releases