24 May 2025 | Council business, Out and about
As we finish off National Volunteers Week with various celebrations around the Shire (by Council and many other organisations), it is worth reflecting on the 2 sides of the volunteerism coin. On the one side, our communities simply wouldn’t be what they are without...
4 Apr 2025 | Council business, Out and about
Last Friday afternoon there was an induction for the new members of the Positive Ageing Advisory Committee (PAAC), which I and most of the existing members also went along to. It’s the first time the Shire has held an induction for this group, so a good grounding for...
27 Mar 2025 | Council business, Out and about
It has been, apparently as usual for a new Council term, a very busy couple of months. The draft budget. The new 4-year plan. Presentations on diverse shire services, responsibilities and activities. Council meetings & events. Emails (always), talking to &...
13 Dec 2024 | Out and about
At the AGM for Hesse Rural Health last Wednesday night, great to hear they’ve achieved both so much over the last year and are also in a healthy financial situation. Guest speaker was Lana Purcell CEO of Feed Me Surf Coast – a very inspiring background,...
4 Oct 2024 | Out and about
Radio interviews of candidates in Surf Coast Shire (94.7 The Pulse FM) Geelong-based community radio 94.7 The Pulse is Geelong’s favourite community radio station, providing a voice to the people through a diverse range of programming from multicultural shows and...
15 Sep 2024 | Out and about
This Council election will be Postal The Surf Coast Shire local-government elections in October will be conducted via postal vote. This convenient method ensures that all eligible voters can participate without needing to visit polling stations. The election process...