Lorne Land Tax Exemption Pilot for Key Worker Housing Published on 19 December 2025 This proposal - community developed and community backed - offers an innovative way to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, secure housing for key workers, and protect local jobs, keeping vital services and the local economy alive. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Transition for friends of Anglesea Bike Park Published on 15 December 2025 Anglesea Bike Park’s volunteer body has dissolved its Surf Coast Shire Council Community Asset Committee status in favour of adopting a less-formal management model. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New geotechnical findings guide next steps for Fairhaven Landslip Published on 15 December 2025 Surf Coast Shire Council is progressing work to address the complex Fairhaven Landslip, with new geotechnical findings now guiding the next stage of planning. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Jan Juc Creek returned to a more natural state Published on 12 December 2025 The Jan Juc Creek corridor has been restored to a more natural state, and works are being planned to replace the boardwalk.The Jan Juc Creek Daylighting project involved removal of an old low-flow drainage pipe, returning surface flows to the creek, creating a natural wetland. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New policy guides future reviews of Council services Published on 11 December 2025 Council has adopted a new policy that will help prioritise and guide future reviews of its services. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New plan details Council priorities for community places and spaces Published on 11 December 2025 An expansion of Torquay Library and completion of Winchelsea’s Barwon River Loop Walk are among dozens of projects earmarked for delivery as part of a 10-year Council plan for new and renewed community facilities and open spaces across the shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Public cleaning services to increase during summer holidays Published on 11 December 2025 Surf Coast Shire Council and Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks will again increase service levels for public facilities during the summer holidays to help maintain a clean environment for locals and visitors. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Councillors appointed to committees and organisations for 2026 Published on 10 December 2025 Surf Coast Shire councillors will represent the community’s needs on various committees and organisations next year, in another move that will help achieve goals set out in the Council Plan. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council to engage external operator to manage new aquatic centre Published on 08 December 2025 To get ready for the 2027 opening of the new Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Surf Coast Shire Council is seeking an external operator to manage the facility. Tagged as: , Media Releases