Farmers can now drop eligible plastic bags for free recycling at Winch Published on 19 February 2026 Farmers and agricultural businesses can now recycle eligible single-use polypropylene bags at the Winchelsea Transfer Station, with the industry led bagMUSTER program officially launching at the site. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Service changes for Tuesday’s Extreme fire danger day Published on 16 February 2026 In the interest of community and employee safety, Council will close some facilities and reduce service levels in high fire risk areas of the shire on Tuesday 17 February. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Road safety works continue on Fischer Street, Torquay Published on 13 February 2026 Safety upgrades will continue on Fischer Street, Torquay, with Stage 2 works starting on 23 February 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Surf Coast community urged to join Clean Up Australia Day 2026 Published on 03 February 2026 Surf Coast Shire Council is calling on residents, schools, community groups and local organisations to register now and take part in Clean Up Australia Day 2026 on Sunday 1 March 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Healthy, Wealthy and Wise road show supports positive ageing Published on 02 February 2026 The Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Coastal Road Show on Wednesday 18 March 2026 at the Anglesea Memorial Hall will have information, stalls and presentations to help people stay active, connected and informed. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Lorne Bushfire Place of Last Resort update Published on 30 January 2026 Point Grey in Lorne will temporarily close to the public from Monday 2 February while the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) carries out redevelopment works, and will therefore be unavailable as a Bushfire Place of Last Resort. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council monitoring detects Ross River virus in mosquitoes at Anglesea Published on 30 January 2026 Surf Coast Shire Council is encouraging people to take special care preventing mosquito bites following detection of Ross River virus in mosquitoes trapped at Anglesea. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community Satisfaction Survey about to begin Published on 29 January 2026 Surf Coast Shire residents and ratepayers may be contacted during the coming weeks as part of the 2026 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Recognise and celebrate our Local Legends Published on 29 January 2026 It’s time to recognise our unsung heroes and community contributors through the Surf Coast Shire Local Legends Awards. Tagged as: , Media Releases