Surf Coast Shire
Pressure on producers as egg demand rises
Since the lock down of multiple south-west Victorian chicken farms amid a bird flu outbreak, local egg producers are facing increasing demand to fill the supply gap.
Improvements for Lorne Transfer Station
Improvements at the Lorne Transfer Station to make it more user friendly, create better access for traffic and increase the resource recovery options are underway.
Race road closures concern residents
Road closures throughout the district for the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Surf Coast Classic have raised concerns for Surf Coast residents.
Club welcomes funds for new courts
Winchelsea netballers will see some much-needed upgrades to their facilities following Surf Coast Shire Council’s endorsement of funding for new netball courts.
Disaster planning keeping disability in mind
Disaster and emergency planning will be able to take into account the needs of people with disabilities, thanks to a new Colac district program.
New design out for Winch hut
Surf Coast Shire community members can give their feedback on community-led designs for the replacement of Winchelsea’s riverside Mud Hut shelter.
Bottle scheme to help charities
Colac and district locals will get money back in their pockets for recycling containers and bottles under the State Government’s new container deposit scheme starting November 1.
Wards system gets backing
The Committee for Lorne wants a nine-ward model for the Surf Coast Shire that would properly address the diverse communities of interest in the shire.