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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.

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.

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.

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Events

The Blind leading the Naked

17 February 2026

NEW PAINTINGS by Rohan Robinson + Peter Gardiner

Mother Goose Song and Rhyme Winchelsea

18 February 2026

A weekly facilitated song and rhyme session for parents and carers of babies and children under school age. Incorporating the Parent Child Mother Goose program this session combines rhymes, songs, and stories to promote bonding and language skills. These sessions run during term time only.

Lorne: Ask the Arts Team Drop-in session