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Installation of Karaaf Wetlands stormwater diversion system underway

Installation has started on a stormwater diversion system to help restore the Karaaf Wetlands north of Torquay. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of April 2027.

Painkalac Creek flood study helps Council and community

A Painkalac Creek flood study has provided a greater understanding and awareness of the long-term flood risk in Aireys Inlet. The study consisted of flood...

Nip it in the bud with Angair’s new free weed ID service

Angair is offering free property inspections to identify environmental weeds and suggest replacement indigenous plants. The organisation will utilise its knowledgeable volunteers and Council's Weeds...

Help protect the hoodies this breeding season

As breeding season for the hooded plover begins, the community can be part of a team effort to help protect the endangered shorebird. Hooded plovers...

Installation of Karaaf stormwater diversion system moving closer   

Installation of a stormwater diversion system which will help restore health to the environmentally significant Karaaf Wetlands is moving closer to reality. A new pump...

Groundwater decision a win for Anglesea community

Surf Coast Shire Council welcomes the decision by Southern Rural Water (SRW) to reject Alcoa Australia’s application to extract additional groundwater at Anglesea as...

How Solar + Battery + Electricity Credits Work Together to Reduce Household Energy Bills in Australia

In Australia, more households are turning to solar and battery systems as electricity prices continue to rise. While solar panels remain the foundation of most...

Monitoring and treatment targeting mosquito numbers

Surf Coast Shire Council is monitoring and treating mosquito infestations across the shire as favourable breeding conditions produce troublesome numbers of the insects. Hotspots, including...

Holiday waste collection changes and extra summer services

There will be temporary changes to kerbside bin collections over the Christmas period, along with additional waste and recycling collections from Boxing Day to...

Feedback invited on draft policy aimed at reducing single-use items and packaging

Council is inviting feedback on a draft policy seeking to further reduce single-use items and packaging in the Surf Coast Shire. The draft Single-Use Items and...
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