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Recycling Update

Published on 05 September 2019

Details and answers to common questions about the recycling issue.
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Climate Emergency

Published on 02 September 2019

Surf Coast Shire Council made a declaration of climate emergency at its August 2019 meeting. The declaration recognises that climate change is a real and significant threat and that more urgent action is needed globally and locally.
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Active travel to and from school - family survey

Published on 02 September 2019

G21 is collecting data on the barriers and enablers for families to allow their children to actively travel to and from school.

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Surf Coast Century

21 September 2019

The Surf Coast Century is a spectacular 50km & 100km Ultra Marathon traversing Victoria's Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road.

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The Story of the Road

18 September 2019

100th birthday celebrations for the Great Ocean Road
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Torquay Farmers Market

21 September 2019

A weekly market that celebrates fresh local foods and artisan produce, and has a strong commitment to sustainability so is plastic bag free.
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Bells Beach Management Plan update

The Bells Beach Surfing Recreation Reserve Coastal & Marine Management Plan 2015-2025 (CMMP) guides long-term vision and management.
Council is now seeking feedback on a minor update to this plan.
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Pest Plant and Animal Strategy 2019-2022

We are currently seeking feedback on a draft Pest Plant
and Animal Strategy, including an Action Plan.
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Surf Coast Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium

The stadium is moving closer to construction stage: view the designs and learn more about the project.
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Recycling Update

SKM has advised us it has stopped receiving recyclable material until further notice.

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Climate Emergency

Surf Coast Shire Council made a declaration of climate emergency at its August 2019 meeting.

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