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  Surf Coast Shire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Surf Coast Shire is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia.
The shire was formed in 1994, as part of the local government amalgamations that occurred under then-Premier Jeff Kennett.
Most of the former Winchelsea Shire, the Barrabool Shire, and the Torquay section of the former South Barwon Council, which was, at that point, part of the City of Greater Geelong, was merged into the new shire.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Surf_Coast_Shire   (674 words)

  
 Anglesea Online
Surf Coast Shire has responded quickly to suggestions by Apollo Bay resident, Frank Buchanan, that it be carved up.
Surf Coast Mayor, Cr Beth Davidson, said that the comments were both astonishing and unfounded.
The Surf Coast Shire is planning a series of forums in the coming weeks, inviting residents to meet Council and share their vision for the future.
www.anglesea-online.com.au /news/Archive/02_2002_Spring/11oct_shire01.asp   (298 words)

  
 Rage Rage - Surf Rage
Surf etiquette requires that those nearest to a breaking wave should be allowed to ride it first, but the ocean is now often so crowded that protocol breaks down.
Surfing's growing popularity has placed enormous pressures on its participants who, instead of basking in the therapeutic benefits of the ocean, increasingly find themselves fighting for a share of the spoils.
The consensus from the surfers, surf journalists and sports psychologists is that surf rage is being fueled by the explosion in the surfing population.
www.drdriving.org /rages/surf.htm   (1667 words)

  
 Surf Coast Shire
Victoria's Surf Coast with its spectacular coastline, scenic rainforests and magnificent beaches, is one of the tourist draw cards of Australia.
The Surf Coast Shire is among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria (av.
The Shire was proclaimed on 9 March 1994.
www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au   (159 words)

  
 Moriac, Victoria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Moriac is a rural town in Victoria, Australia, located approximately 25km west of Geelong.
It forms part of the Surf Coast Shire.
The town was surveyed in the 1920s as a village based around the Moriac station on the Colac line, which had been founded to serve the adjacent community of Mount Moriac.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Moriac,_Victoria   (158 words)

  
 Tourism in the Otways forest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Surf Coast Shire includes the section of Great Ocean road that runs between Anglesea and Lorne.
The following information is from a Surf Coast Shire report titled "The Economic Significance of Tourism to the Surf Coast Shire" released in October 1996.
An estimated 1,651,000 visitors visit the Surf Coast Shire each year, including an estimated 743,000 overnight and 908,000 day visits.
www.oren.org.au /issues/tourism/tourismstats.htm   (160 words)

  
 Anglesea Online News Archive
Surf Coast Shire Council is tonight expected to approve a State-supported trial, designed to free up its staff to determine more planning applications more quickly.
SURF Coast Shire minor grants funding is helping to celebrate the life of infamous convict escapee, William Buckley, who endured starvation and isolation in the untamed colonial landscape of Victoria's south west in the early 1800's...
Ms Broad said the Surf Coast Shire would be reconstituted as an un-subdivided council with nine councillors elected by proportional representation...
www.anglesea-online.com.au /news/Archive/07_2004_Summer/default.asp   (1152 words)

  
 SURF COAST SHIRE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Most of the former Winchelsea Shire, the Barrabool Shire, and the Torquay section of the former South Barwon Council, which was, at that point, under the City of Greater Geelong, was merged into the new shire.
However, this will change at the 2004 election, with the ward system being abolished, and the shire becoming only one of a handful of municipalities in Victoria to become unsubdivided.
It is licensed under the GNU free documentation license.
www.faktoen.com /wiki/en/su/Surf%20Coast%20Shire.htm   (328 words)

  
 Many Hands
The Many Hands project was initiated by the Surf Coast Shire to celebrate the 2001 International Year of Volunteers.
The Surf Coast Shire is a prime area for voluntary community involvement.
Surf Coast Shire volunteers deliver meals to people who need them, they protect, maintain and improve parks and reserves, they run the shops that support charities and keep sporting groups active.
www.anglesea-online.com.au /Arts/manyHands.htm   (329 words)

  
 Alcoa in Australia: News: News From Australia: Working Together For New Anglesea Bike Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Surf Coast Shire will lease the land from Alcoa Anglesea and appoint a community management committee to oversee the development, management and maintenance of the area.
Surf Coast Shire mayor, Cr Libby Mears, welcomed the initiative to create “this important community facility”.
The Surf Coast Shire invites expressions of interest from the community to be a part of the new Anglesea Bike Park Committee of Management.
www.alcoa.com /australia/en/news/releases/20060207_Anglesea_Bike_Park.asp   (310 words)

  
 Surf Rage Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Surfing is a sport that many people take part in.
Surf Rage is affecting many people who are getting into the water to do something they love.
A code of surfing ethic was made in June of 2000 that discusses the rules of surfing.
www.soc.hawaii.edu /LEONJ/409as2001/castro/surfrage.htm   (279 words)

  
 CCP Australia Council Profile - Surf Coast Shire
The Surf Coast Shire and Local Governments around the world are responding to the threat of climate change by joining the Cities for Climate Protection™ (CCP™) programme campaign, an innovative programme which helps the Surf Coast Shire and its community to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Surf Coast Shire is well placed through its legislative responsibilities and links with the community, to influence the greenhouse gas emissions generated by the Shire’s own activities, local households and businesses, as a result of waste disposal, land use change and transport.
The Surf Coast Shire Council has adopted this local greenhouse action plan to assist in the global campaign of reducing greenhouse gas emissions for the benefit of all communities.
www.greenhouse.gov.au /local/ccp/surfcoast.html   (326 words)

  
 Torquay
Victoria's surfing mecca and the home of the longest-running professional surfing event in the world, the Rip Curl Pro, is just a short drive from Torquay, off the Great Ocean Road.
The main surf beach draws the crowds in summer, but is a favourite with surfers at anytime of the year.
It is an excellent swimming and surfing venue, with surf breaks off the beach and Rocky Point.
www.greatoceanrd.org.au /surfcoast/town_highlights.asp?townid=32&highlightid=127   (486 words)

  
 Surf Coast Shire
The deputy mayor, filling a new position created in 2004, is Ron Humphrey.
This was preceded by a ward system where three councillors were elected from Torquay, three from Anglesea and one from Lorne, Winchelsea, Moriac and Aireys Inlet respectively, which was abolished before the 2004 council elections.
It has been speculated that parts of the shire may fragment.
www.free-download-soft.com /info/surf-coast-shire.html   (362 words)

  
 Surf Coast Shire Public Place Recycling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Surf Coast Shire was successful in obtaining grant funds from Sustainability Victoria to implement a two stage public place recycling program.
Contamination was a concern for the project, given that up to 80% of Surf Coast residents are non-permanent.
Recently the Surf Coast Shire was successful in obtaining stage three public place recycling funding from Sustainability Victoria.
www.brwmg.vic.gov.au /news/SurfCoastShirePublicPlaceRecycling.htm   (282 words)

  
 www.ourshire.com.au, your complete guide to the Sutherland Shire 20km's south of Sydney, home of Sydney's Golden ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Thousands of humpback whales have begun their annual trek along the New South Wales coast with whale watchers hoping to spot record numbers of the giant animals this winter.
Almost 1,000 whales were spotted last year off the coast of Cape Solander in Botany Bay National Park, where the NPWS coordinate an important whale migration study.
For those of you living in the Shire, and who enjoy a surf near Port Hacking, the attached Tiger Shark was netted just off Cronulla coast in May, 2005.
www.ourshire.com.au   (207 words)

  
 LGFocus >> Search results for 'Surf Coast'
'(surf or surfing or surfer or surfers) and (coast or coasted or coasting or coaster or coasts or coasters)'
Surf Coast Shire was one of the first Councils to return to democratic representation.
Surf Coast is famous for what its name indicates, some of the best surf beaches in the world.
loc-gov-focus.aus.net /cgi-bin/htsearch?...&words=Surf+Coast   (596 words)

  
 Georgeson heads field of Aussie champs at Roxy Pro
Georgeson, 22, is a two-time winner of the Festival (2003 and 2004) and fulfilled a childhood dream by winning the ASP women's world title in Hawaii last month when she narrowly defeated close friend, Sofia Mulanovich (Peru).
Eighteen year-old Gilmore stunned the surfing world by winning the professionally-rated Roxy Pro at Snapper Rocks last year and is the current holder of the U/18 girls Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship crown.
It's a first for Australian surfing, three girls flying the green and gold simultaneously at the highest levels of the sport.
www.surfersvillage.com /surfing/20008/news.htm   (744 words)

  
 Surf Coast Shire
Council’s Environmental Health Unit are responsible for ensuring that the installation and alteration of septic tank systems throughout the Shire are in accordance with the current Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Code of Practice - Septic Tanks and relevant EPA Certificates of Approval.
It is important that these systems do not harm the environment or become a risk to public health.
Surf Coast Shire Septic Tank Code of Practice
www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au /SepticTanks.htm   (146 words)

  
 Suburban homes threaten surf capital - www.theage.com.au
The scenario is supported by the State Government's draft 20-year land use and transport plan for the Great Ocean Road region, but has some locals worried that the charm of their town may soon be a thing of the past.
Dianne James, chairwoman of the Victorian Coastal Council, felt the Surf Coast Shire was keeping "a tight rein on sprawl".
On the other hand Surf Coast Shire councillor John Foss said the push toward higher-density development was creating a sense of too much, too quickly among residents.
www.theage.com.au /articles/2004/01/12/1073877761761.html?from=storyrhs   (625 words)

  
 Lighthouses of Australia Inc. Bulletin - November/December 2005
In early 2005, the local Surf Coast Shire put out to tender the opportunity to conduct tours of the lighthouse, with an Anglesea-based education and environmental services company, Eco-Logic, eventually winning the tender.
We arrived early, with the ceremony due to start at 3.30pm, so we watched from a distance as the staff from the Surf Coast Shire set-up the entrance to the tower with banners and an official ribbon to be cut by the Minister for Tourism, The Hon.
Thanks to Simon Loone, Surf Coast Tourism for his invitation to the official opening and for generously providing the spectacular photographs of the interior of the lens.
www.lighthouse.net.au /lights/Bulletin/0511/split_point_opening.htm   (1241 words)

  
 Surf Coast Shire
A reference group was formed and researched conducted on behalf of the Surf Coast Shire.
The Surf Coast Shire formally adopted the Alcohol and othe Drug Strategy in June 2003.
The Surf Coast Shire is currently working with other agencies in revising in the actions in the Strategy Plan.
www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au /alcoholdrug.htm   (291 words)

  
 COMMISSION OF INQUIRY - SURF COAST SHIRE COUNCIL
On 10 September 2002 following allegations of financial mismanagement, Mr Merv Whelan, an Inspector of Municipal Administration under section 223A of the Act, was appointed to undertake an investigation into Surf Coast Shire Council under section 223B and pursuant to specific Terms of Reference.
the Surf Coast Shire Council (the Council) is not in a sound financial position in terms of liquidity and debt liability;
The Surf Coast Shire Council’s financial situation and in particular, the implications of the decisions by successive Councils and whether the Council is able to provide its community with the levels of service and infrastructure that will be required in the future;
www.anglesea-online.com.au /news/Archive/02_2002_Spring/november01a.asp   (276 words)

  
 Surfrider Foundation (Australia) | About Us | Activism | Branches | 2004 | VIC | Surf Coast
The surf has cranked during winter along the Surf Coast but that hasn't stopped the local branch getting out and about in between getting waves.
The Bells Beach Masterplan has been endorsed by the Surf Coast Shire after input from the Surf Coast Branch and other key stakeholders in the area.
The Surf Coast Branch has been actively involved in the consultation process for the proposed deepening of the channel into Port Phillip Bay.
www.surfrider.org.au /about/branches/surfcoast/surfcoast.php   (289 words)

  
 Robertson wins 2nd consecutive Surf Dive N Ski Trials
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, Monday, April 5, 2004 (Bells Beach, VIC, AUS) Local Victorian surfer Adam Robertson today won the Surf Dive ´n´ Ski Trials for the second consecutive year, securing one of three wildcard positions among the world’s elite in the 2004 Rip Curl Pro.
The Kauaian is obviously out to match the previous records of three consecutive event titles set by surfing legends Michael Peterson and Mark Richards, and commented on his amazing season in 2003.
The Rip Curl Pro´s status as one of six Victorian Government-designated Hallmark Events each year, alongside the Melbourne Formula One and Phillip Island Motorcycle Grand Prix, the Australian Tennis Open, the Melbourne Cup and the AFL Grand Final, is an acknowledgment of its contribution to the state´s rich sporting culture.
www.surfersvillage.com /news.asp?Id_news=11952   (1042 words)

  
 Walk the talk - A coastal journey of Victoria
Followed path and some road along the coast to Peterborough and visited many of the tourist spots and also many informal local fishing, diving and surf spots and some beautiful little beaches.
Afternoon was spent on diary/track notes etc. and attending Bass Coast Shire Council meetings with Councillors and officers at Wonthaggi.
Finally had to cross the river at Seaspray to arrive at the Surf Club at 4.00pm to be met by Tim Tatchell and wife Kate and enjoyed their hospitality at Glomarr Beach.
walkthetalk.ws   (10258 words)

  
 ANGAIR main information page
ANGAIR participates in a wide range of environmental projects in conjunction with Parks Victoria, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, the Surf Coast Shire and Alcoa of Australia Limited who has a lease over a large area of heathland to the north of Anglesea.
Through the cooperation of the Surf Coast Shire we have a facility that enables us to meet regularly, to carry out our administration, to discuss issues with various groups and individuals and to relax with our members in attractive, comfortable surroundings.
The Mary D White Collection was bequeathed to the Surf Coast Shire by Mary White (1910-1996) who made an invaluable contribution to ANGAIR and whose outstanding knowledge of natural history introduced thousands of school children and adults to the wonder of the Anglesea Heathlands.
users.pipeline.com.au /angair/mainpage.htm   (1399 words)

  
 Your Gallery - Show your art to the world   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Migrated to Melbourne, Australia in 2001 and later moved to Torquay on the Victorian Surf Coast in 2005, where now resides.
Surf Coast Shire Calendar Competition 2007 and Exhibition, Surf Coast Shire foyer, October 2006.
Winning entry Desert Aloe, which is published in the Surf Coast Shire calendar 2007.
www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk /yourgallery/artist/details.php?id=5843   (325 words)

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