Surf Coast Shire Council
Fire-prone regions get a break
Fire authorities have finished work to create 40-metre-wide fire breaks around Surf Coast towns, and will now turn their attention to Colac
Otway.
Surf Coast amenity rules under review
Surf Coast Shire residents can have their say about rules governing public amenity and burnoffs for the first time in 10 years.
Vote to untie Point Grey knot
A $10-million revamp of Lorne’s Point Grey precinct remains on hold because of authorities’ confusion about land ownership at the site.
More opposition to gas plans
Surf Coast Shire councillor Kate Gazzard has moved to formally oppose a Federal Government gas plan that could see companies drill for oil and gas five kilometres from the Great Ocean Road.
Winch Hall deal proposed
Winchelsea’s former shire hall is finally set to reopen to the public, with the town’s community to take over management of the site.
Big drop in landfill use
New data shows the Surf Coast Shire Council’s landfill reforms haven’t been a waste, with record low levels of waste going to landfill.
Surf Coast trail cancelled
One of the Great Ocean Road region’s main annual arts events won’t go ahead this year.
Surf Coast pet survey
Pet owners could be in the running to receive vouchers to spoil their beloved four-legged friends, after Surf Coast Shire Council called for survey responses.