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News

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Summer fun and activity beckons at Winchelsea Pool

Published on 23 October 2026

Winchelsea Pool’s new season will open on Saturday 28 November, with Council’s new management partner, Belgravia Leisure, ready to deliver months of summer fun and activity.

Celebrate Children’s Week at events in Torquay and Winchelsea

Published on 16 October 2026

Families are invited to celebrate Children’s Week at events in Torquay and Winchelsea, with various activities for youngsters to enjoy.

Major road renewal program begins in central Torquay

Published on 16 October 2026

We will kick off a major program of renewal works aimed at improving the condition of ageing roads in central Torquay.

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Events

Community Art Prize Exhibition

23 October 2026

Visit Anglesea Art Space for the 2026 Surf Coast Shire Community Art Prize exhibition, celebrating the creativity and talent of artists from across the Surf Coast Shire.

Surf Coast Children's Week - Torquay

27 October 2026

Pop-up community event to celebrate Children's Week. There will be activity stalls to roam through and a dazzling science show. All welcome. Free to attend.