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Electrical line clearance program starting soon in Torquay

Published on 15 November 2018

Council advises it will be carrying out its Annual Electrical Line Clearance Program in November and December.
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Fire prevention roadside slashing program 2018-2019

Published on 15 November 2018

Council advises it will be carrying out its Annual Fire Prevention Roadside Slashing Program.
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Cr Rose Hodge leads Surf Coast Shire Council

Published on 12 November 2018

Cr Rose Hodge will lead Surf Coast Shire Council as mayor for the next year. Councillors at a special meeting on 7 November elected the Torquay ward councillor for a fourth term as mayor, with Lorne ward councillor Clive Goldsworthy re-elected deputy mayor.
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Events

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Black Diamond Afterglow Night Run

21km, 13km and new 5km mini-glow trail run along the Surf Coast Walk
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Surf Coast Secondary College Golf Day

Golf Day Fundraiser at RACV Torquay to purchase an enclosed in trailer.
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Victorian Ocean Racing Series Championships

Multiple discipline ( prone, sup, ski) paddle race series held at Fishermans beach.
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Bells Pop Up

The Bells Beach Surfing Recreation Reserve Coastal Management Plan 2015-2025 (CMP) guides long-term vision and management.
A minor update is now due and will address areas where the existing CMP direction is unclear, as well as unresolved issues from a 2017 workshop on pathways. It will also consider a viewing area possibility arising from the 2018 Rip Curl Pro.
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Hinterland Futures

Surf Coast Shire Council has prepared a draft Hinterland Strategy with a vision, five key objectives and thirty eight priority actions to provide clear strategic direction for the rural areas of the Shire that respects the Shire’s environment and scenic landscapes.

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Positive Ageing Review

The Australian Government is changing the way aged and disability services will be delivered in the future. We are investigating how the changes could impact on the services we provide.
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Rates and valuations explained

Find out more information about recent property valuations and rates increases.

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Free green waste disposal

Ratepayers will receive vouchers for free green waste disposal in the latest rates instalment.

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Annual Electrical Line Clearance Program

The Annual Electrical Line Clearance Program will be carried out in Torquay in November and December

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