Articles tagged: Winchelsea
SES units work to support firefighters’ efforts
Winchelsea SES has become a hive of activity, with members doing their bit to assist firefighters with responding to the Carlisle River bushfire.
Mick’s Antarctic adventures
A former Winchelsea resident has traded the Australian summer for Antarctic snow.
Works commence at Winchelsea precinct
Developers have started environmental works near a former tip site at Winchelsea ahead of a planned subdivision.
Authorities probe attempted fire station break-in
Community members have condemned an attempted break-in at Winchelsea.
Shearer sets sights on states
Winchelsea shearer Maxi Armistead has big hopes for this year after a successful 2025 season.
Pay attention to roads, traffic changes: police
Police are urging caution after two collisions at separate intersections of Cape Otway Road this week.
Pool’s policies causing splash
Winchelsea’s upgraded pool will open for its first full summer season tomorrow, but rules relating to the new season are making waves for the wrong reason.
New EV charger in Winch
Winchelsea’s public electric vehicle charger is now live and is ready for residents and visitors to use.
Winchelsea welcomes boost for war memorial
Upgrades to Winchelsea’s war memorial are now complete, with RSL members welcoming the long-awaited project.
Surf Coast towns branch out with new trees
Deans Marsh and Winchelsea are looking greener thanks to new trees planted along key roads in both towns. Surf Coast Shire Council worked with the Deans Marsh Streetscaping Group to feature planting in priority areas identified in the group’s community streetscape vision. It means a total of 80 new trees have been planted on Birregurra-Deans Marsh […]
Vehicle chase ends with empty tank
Police have charged a man who was allegedly driving dangerously in Colac before running out of fuel near Winchelsea.
Winch playspace inspired by youth
Winchelsea’s new adventure play space is officially open and has been designed with the influence of young creative minds.
Crews clean up diesel spillage
A diesel spill following a truck collision near Winchelsea has disrupted traffic for multiple hours.
Winchelsea set to host August council meeting
This month’s Surf Coast Shire Council meeting is set to come to Winchelsea.
Brigade responds to suspicious spill
Police are calling for information on a suspicious oil spill near Winchelsea this week.
Court orders to destroy attack dogs
Two dogs that mauled a woman at Winchelsea must be destroyed, a magistrate has ordered.
Magistrate finds father and son guilty for Winchelsea dog mauling
A Winchelsea father and son are the owners of two dogs that mauled a woman in a terrifying attack last year, a magistrate has found.
Winchelsea roadshow explores life after farming
A free rural roadshow is set to come to Winchelsea next month, aimed at supporting the community in exploring life beyond the farm.
ESVF freeze ‘not enough’
Volunteers and community members at a Winchelsea protest say a temporary reprieve on a new state emergency service tax is insufficient.
Emergency services busy with weekend incidents
High winds have impacted the district over the weekend, with burn-offs escaping and a storm surge warning issued.
Winch’s population set for future boom
Surf Coast Shire Council has confirmed Winchelsea will be the shire’s top location for future growth.
Fresh produce supports Winch
A community food bank at Winchelsea is providing essential pantry supplies to more than 100 community members each week.
Support for local family after fire
The western district community has rallied around a family of six who lost their home in an early morning fire at Winchelsea.
Total loss at Winchelsea house fire
Emergency service crews have battled a Winchelsea house fire which destroyed the home.
