News Archive Autumn 2003 - May

Eco - burns

May 2003

Parks Victoria Fire management are planning up to three burns for the O'Donahues land this week. Tuesday, wednesday and Thursday - weather dependant.

Community Forum on Gene Technology

May 2003

The purpose of the Forum is to hear from and have a discussion with speakers who have a range of views on biotechnology. The invitation to attend this meeting is extended to all members of the public. Council welcomes your participation...story>>

Senior Citizens Celebrate 35th Birthday

7th May 2003

The Anglesea & Aireys Inlet Senior Citizens Club celebrated its 35th birthday this Wednesday with a little help from some friends. The Portarlington Entertainers traveled down and put on a wonderful cabaret performance for the 87 members and guests present...story>>

New Council Meeting Timetable

7 May 2003

Surf Coast Shire Council introduced a new meeting cycle at its May council meeting yesterday. In future there will be two formal council meetings each month and committee meetings will be discontinued. Surf Coast mayor Cr Beth Davidson welcomed the new meeting cycle...story>>

Shire Reviews Planning Strategy

8 May, 2003

The Surf Coast Shire is calling on the public to help review its key planning strategy on land use and development. Strategic Development Planner, Mark Harwood, said the Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS) guides the council on decisions about urban growth...story>>

No Commercial GM Canola this year

Thursday 8 May, 2003

Commercial production of Genetically Modified Canola is being put on hold this season, with an agreed one-year moratorium, the Bracks Government announced today. The Agriculture Minister, Mr Bob Cameron, said the moratorium was needed to allow a detailed study...story>>

Minor Community Grants

May 8, 2003

Emergency first aid, recording of family histories, internet access for the elderly, weed reduction and a singers' festival are among 16 programs to receive more than $18,000 in the latest round of the Surf Coast Shire's Minor Community Grants Scheme...story>>

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

22nd May 2003

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is an annual Victoria Cancer Council fundraising event. Surfworld Leisure Centre & Surfing Museum and the Surf Coast Community Church invite you to Australia's Biggest Morning Tea. May 22nd,2003...story>>

NHW Newsletter

May 2003

Recently, a number of misguided letters have been written and published in one of our local newspapers denigrating and devaluing the role of Neighbourhood Watch (NHW). Whilst there may be some citizens who misunderstand or hide behind the program's objectives...story>>

Screen Thy Neighbour

May 2003

The Surfcoast has become the place to live (we can only blame ourselves for letting the chat out of the bag). Whether you are living in Wombah Park, the Bald Hill in Jan Juc or tucked away in amongst the ironbarks of Aireys, the recent boom in building has created increased housing density...story>>

High Tide Festival logo prize winner

23 May 2003

An Aireys Inlet artist has won this year's prestigious High Tide Festival logo prize with a vibrant fish image that reflects the thematic spirit of Beach Carnivale - the celebration of life..story>>

THE APPLICATION BY DEVELOPERS, AT PRESENT BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT OF VICTORIA COULD SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE THE CHARACTER OF MOUNT INGOLDSBY - WHY?

Did you know that there are 197 blocks in the Subdivision of the Sunnymeade Golf Links Estate and that the majority of these blocks form part of the face of Mt. Ingoldsby, a prominent feature of Anglesea?...story>>