The Victorian Coastal Council is appointed under the Coastal Management Act 1995 as the peak body for the strategic planning and management of the Victorian coast, and to provide advice to the Minister for Environment and Climate Change.

In Victoria 96% of the coast is in public ownership, making it largely accessible and providing for a wide range of experiences from the bustling city beaches to smaller seaside settlements and the remote, untouched wilderness areas. The coast is undoubtedly one of Victoria's most valuable and cherished destinations, providing significant environmental, economic, social and cultural values for Victorians.

Image: Coastal Awards brochure

Nominations for the Victorian Coastal Awards for Excellence 2010 are now open. Award Fields, Nomination Forms and Guidelines, as well as Terms and Conditions, are accessable from the Coastal Awards page.

 

Cover: Victorian Coastal Strategy

The Victorian Coastal Council is committed to a long-term vision for the coast through the Victorian Coastal Strategy to ensure these values are enhanced and not compromised.


New Victorian Coastal Strategy 2008

 Photo: 2009 Victorian Coastal Awards for Excellence
Victorian Coastal Awards for Excellence 2009 - Winners Announced

 

News Media Releases

· Communiqué from the Victorian Coastal Council - The Victorian Marine Forum 2009

· Victorian Coastal Council Annual Report 2008/09

· Expression of Interest - Victorian Coastal Council (DSE site)

· The Victorian Marine Forum

· Finalists Selected for 10th Victorian Coastal Awards

· Coastal Awards for Excellence 2009 - Nominations Now Open!

· National Coastal Conference Darwin 2008 Summary

· 7 January 2010 - Acknowledge Their Efforts: Nominate Your Coastal Champions

· 27 Octoberl 2009 - VCC Welcomes Federal Inquiry Report on Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Communities

· 13 October 2009 - Climate Change is Real and Will Affect South-West Coast

· 24 April 2009 - 10th Victorian Coastal Awards for Excellence, 2009

· 25 March 2009 - Finalists Selected for 10th Victorian Coastal Awards

 


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Acknowledgement of Country and Indigenous Australians
The Victorian Coastal Council respectfully acknowledges the original custodians of what is now known as Victoria; their rich culture, deep affinity with the land and spiritual connection to it.