Corangamite e-news September 2025

GRAZE THE DAY TICKETS NOW ON SALE | Tickets go on sale TODAY for Graze the Day, Timboon’s celebration of music, local creators and community on Saturday 22 November.Globetrotting folk duo the Pierce Brothers will headline the day. They’ll be joined by Suneden, adding even more energy to the music lineup.
Book now.

CASTING OFF STAGE SHOW AT SKIPTON | Casting Off, an athletic show full of jokes, acrobatics and knitting is coming to Skipton Mechanics Hall on Thursday 23 October.Edinburgh Festival award winners A Good Catch present this exhilarating theatre showthat explores what it means to be a daughter, a mother and a grandmother.
Learn more here.

YOUTH FEST SHOWCASE FOR SHIRE | The Create and Sustain Youth Fest is coming on Sunday 21 September, and we’re looking for young people aged 12 to 25 to get involved.Applications are open now for performers to take the stage on the day.They can also register to host a market stall, join a clothing swap, or display their artworks.
Get involved here.

40% RATES REDUCTION FOR FARMS | Drought-hit farmers across Corangamite Shire will receive a 40% automatic reduction on their 2025-2026 rates and municipal charge.Council is automatically passing on the reduction directly to farm property owners, meaning there’s no need to apply.
Read more here.

AUGUST COUNCIL MEETING | Find out what happened at our August Council meeting, including a Noorat Telstra Tower petition, Simpson farmhouse subdivision petition, a call to cut the Waste Levy, the Positive Ageing, Accessibility and Inclusion Plan, and Business Assistance grants.
Read and watch here.

CURDIES CATCHMENT STUDY | Give us your observations about flooding in the Curdies River catchment.
We’re working on a detailed flood study on the catchment, from Purrumbete down to Peterborough,and we’re seeking input from locals who have witnessed past floods.
Submissions close September 8.
Share your knowledge.

PORT CAMPBELL REVITALISATION OPENING | The Port Campbell Town Centre Revitalisation Project officially opened in August with a ceremony to mark the completion of the project.The project has upgraded ageing infrastructure, with expanded outdoor dining areas, new street plantings and furniture, lighting, traffic calming and integrated artwork.
Learn more.

MOBILE CINEMA AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS | Local community groups can apply to host movie screenings through Council’s mobile cinema. A movie screening is a great way to raise funds, entertain the kids, or just have a good night out.
Find out more and apply here.

CHECK OUT SENIORS EVENTS | We’re hosting events are happening for our senior residents, including free screenings of movies Thelma and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, as well as Seniors Strength Training at Camperdown and Terang, and drop-in sessions to help navigate the aged-care support system.
See seniors events here.