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Surf Coast Classic Route Changes: race to start and finish in Torquay

Published on 26 January 2026

The start of the Surf Coast Classic races for women and men will be relocated to Torquay, rather than Lorne, due to bushfire activity and hot weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday.

Community information for Great Ocean Road flood recovery

Published on 20 January 2026

Information for community members about clean-up and recovery efforts in Lorne and Cumberland River following the 15 January flood.

Development grants to support creative growth and help ideas

Published on 19 January 2026

Torquay paint and textile artist Andrea Shaw says a Surf Coast Shire Council creative development grant has helped her to explore exciting new boundaries with her work.

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