Surf Coast Shire
$350 fine for leaving bins out
A little-known law in the Surf Coast Shire could see residents cop a $350 fine for putting their bins out too early or leaving them out too long.
No consensus on wards
Surf Coast Shire residents are split on whether the shire have a four-ward structure or become an unsubdivided shire.
Playgroup leader is now a Legend
Melissa Oberin had been taking her granddaughter Delilah to Winchelsea Playgroup for only a couple of months before a bulk graduation of kids into kindergarten left the group at a standstill.
Little migration to region
The Colac Otway, Corangamite and Surf Coast shires have all experienced a decrease in migration, despite an overall upward trend in people moving from cities to the regions across Australia.
Surf Coast looks at curfews for kitties
Surf Coast Shire Council will consider implementing a 24-hour cat curfew following a community petition.
Coastal council’s challenge to remain in black
Surf Coast Shire Council has flagged a potential budget deficit in coming years off the back of record capital works spending.
G21 conference goes virtual
A COVID-19 lockdown has sent the G21 annual stakeholder forum online for the second time.
Feedback for roads, rates plans
Four-year plans for road maintenance and rates strategies in Surf Coast Shire are open for public comment.