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Councils call on state parliament to vote down unfair new tax

Published on 09 May 2025

We are one of six local councils joining forces to oppose the Victorian Government’s proposed Emergency Services and
Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy.

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Get a taste of Surf Coast Arts Trail at this year’s taster show

Published on 08 May 2025

Art lovers are in for a treat with a special taster show offering a vibrant preview of what’s to come at this year’s Surf Coast Arts Trail.

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Community art and messages to shine as part of IDAHOBIT celebrations

Published on 07 May 2025

People can use art or written words to express their support for the international day against LGBTQIA+ discrimination, IDAHOBIT, as part of a Surf Coast Shire Council rainbow tree project.

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Council calls for Emergency Services Volunteer Fund to be scrapped

Published on 01 May 2025

Surf Coast Shire Council has joined the list of councils calling on the state government to abandon its proposed Emergency Services Volunteer Fund (ESVF) Bill and associated levy.

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Council works supervisor Sam Schobel is national Top Gun

Published on 01 May 2025

Surf Coast Shire Council works supervisor Sam Schobel has claimed the title of Municipal Works Australia’s top plant operator.

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Council updates Hardship Policy

Published on 30 April 2025

Council has adopted an updated Hardship Policy, featuring strengthened measures to assist community members having difficulty paying Council rates, fees and charges.

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Council adopts Urban Futures sustainable growth strategy

Published on 30 April 2025

A new Urban Futures Strategy will guide sustainable urban growth in Surf Coast Shire across coming decades.

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Council to cease buying carbon offsets and focus on local action

Published on 30 April 2025

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.

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