Surf Coast Shire Council
Leadership duo ready for role
Surf Coast Shire councillors have elected Cr Mike Bodsworth as mayor with Libby Stapleton set to serve as deputy.
Key projects take shape, nearing end
Key projects in Winchelsea are nearing completion, with the town’s new pool, adventure play space and Barwon River loop scheduled to open early next year.
Council notes $2m operating surplus
Corangamite Shire Council has reported an operating surplus of $2.14 million for the financial year 2023-24.
Organisations prepare for fire
A major regional exercise hosted by Surf Coast Shire Council has focused on providing emergency relief for Great Ocean Road communities potentially isolated by bushfire.
Former mayor seeks second term
Current councillor and former mayor Libby Stapleton will seek re-election in the Surf Coast Shire Council, officially nominating for the Otway Range Ward.
Corangamite and Surf Coast ballots drawn for election
The ballot paper order for the newly restructured electoral wards in Surf Coast and Corangamite shires have been drawn for the upcoming election.
Mixed views on new short-stay levy proposal
Changes to the State Government’s short-stay levy bill which propose to give councils the power to ban people renting their properties through holiday platforms have received mixed reactions.
Boost for farm, garden project
Lorne P-12 College has received a $10,000 grant for an environmental school initiative.