Council Integrity matters: councils on notice State Government introduces new legislation to improve council governance and integrity and inquiry into funding and service delivery. . 19 hours ago
Breaking News Rescue underway at Woolamai Emergency services including Victoria Police and the SES are undertaking a rescue at Cape Woolamai. . 13 Apr 2024
News Cowes gets new housing subdivision VCAT has approved a 59-lot residential subdivision and removal of vegetation for Cowes west. . 16 Apr 2024
Breaking News Smiths Beach house fire “suspicious” say police A house in Marlin Street, Smiths Beach, has been destroyed . . 10 Apr 2024
News Basham seeks to appeal his sentence Basham secured funding for a lawyer to investigate whether there are grounds to appeal his conviction. . 16 Apr 2024
Crime Savage brothers face prison A sentencing date is scheduled for May 10 at Latrobe Valley County Court. . 19 hours ago
News Pump track in the pipeline A draft strategy investigating avenues for creating a mountain bike, BMX, or pump track in Bass Coast has been released. . 19 hours ago
News Newhaven Jetty closes indefinitely Parks Victoria said recent inspections showed heavy deterioration across the entire pier. . 19 hours ago
Breaking News Rescue underway at Woolamai Emergency services including Victoria Police and the SES are undertaking a rescue at Cape Woolamai. . 13 Apr 2024
News Cowes gets new housing subdivision VCAT has approved a 59-lot residential subdivision and removal of vegetation for Cowes west. . 16 Apr 2024
Breaking News Smiths Beach house fire “suspicious” say police A house in Marlin Street, Smiths Beach, has been destroyed . . 10 Apr 2024
News Basham seeks to appeal his sentence Basham secured funding for a lawyer to investigate whether there are grounds to appeal his conviction. . 16 Apr 2024
Health & Wellbeing Don’t miss the bus The BreastScreen Victoria mobile screening service is currently visiting Phillip Island, stationed outside Berninneit. . 1 hour ago
16 March - 31 May Events Pyramid Rock Gallery Art Exhibition A contemporary art exhibition influenced by place, by time spent on Phillip Island and Bass Coast. A myriad of patterns in the landscape juxtapose industry and tourism. Abstracted forms of nature interweave farming, wildlife and a diverse community Saturday, 16th March 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - Exhibition at Pyramid Rock Gallery Exhibition at Pyramid Rock Gallery
13 April - 26 May Events Lindy Yeates - My Island Home exhibition Printmaker and artist Lindy Yeates solo art exhibition at the Berninneit Art Gallery. Saturday, 13th April 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm 10:00am - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
09 May Events Historical walk: Connections to the past - 10am Step into a bygone era with an exclusive guided walk through the charming township of Cowes. Presented by the Phillip Island and District Historical Society, there are two walks scheduled for Thursday, May 9, at 10am and 1.30pm. Each participant... Thursday, 09th May 2024 10:00am - 11:30am 10:00am - Meet at Genesta House Meet at Genesta House
09 May Events Historical walk: Connections to the past - 1.30pm Step into a bygone era with an exclusive guided walk through the charming township of Cowes. Presented by the Phillip Island and District Historical Society, there are two walks scheduled for Thursday, May 9, at 10am and 1.30pm. Each participant... Thursday, 09th May 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm 1:30pm - Meet at Genesta House Meet at Genesta House
Entertainment An incredible Block party Phillip Island was abuzz as locals joined the cast of The Block and prospective buyers for a special Block party. . 1 hour ago
News Friends of the Koalas AGM The Friends of the Koalas AGM will be held at the Koala Conservation Reserve meeting room on Saturday, May 11. . 2 hours ago
Roads Potholes to be filled, signs coming The potholes on Woolamai Beach Road approaching the second carpark are “in the process” of being repaired. . 2 hours ago
Football A Mother’s Day family footy festival More than 3000 people are expected to come and celebrate a football double-header on Sunday May 12. . 2 hours ago
16 March - 31 May Events Pyramid Rock Gallery Art Exhibition A contemporary art exhibition influenced by place, by time spent on Phillip Island and Bass Coast. A myriad of patterns in the landscape juxtapose industry and tourism. Abstracted forms of nature interweave farming, wildlife and a diverse community Saturday, 16th March 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - Exhibition at Pyramid Rock Gallery Exhibition at Pyramid Rock Gallery
13 April - 26 May Events Lindy Yeates - My Island Home exhibition Printmaker and artist Lindy Yeates solo art exhibition at the Berninneit Art Gallery. Saturday, 13th April 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm 10:00am - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
09 May Events Historical walk: Connections to the past - 10am Step into a bygone era with an exclusive guided walk through the charming township of Cowes. Presented by the Phillip Island and District Historical Society, there are two walks scheduled for Thursday, May 9, at 10am and 1.30pm. Each participant... Thursday, 09th May 2024 10:00am - 11:30am 10:00am - Meet at Genesta House Meet at Genesta House
09 May Events Historical walk: Connections to the past - 1.30pm Step into a bygone era with an exclusive guided walk through the charming township of Cowes. Presented by the Phillip Island and District Historical Society, there are two walks scheduled for Thursday, May 9, at 10am and 1.30pm. Each participant... Thursday, 09th May 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm 1:30pm - Meet at Genesta House Meet at Genesta House
Surfing Junior Titles wrap up at Phillip Island Woolworths Victorian Junior Surfing Titles overall results and Round 3 Finals results. . 2 hours ago
Surfing GromSearch heading our way In October this year the island will host the Rip Curl GromSearch. . 2 hours ago
Football A Mother’s Day family footy festival More than 3000 people are expected to come and celebrate a football double-header on Sunday May 12. . 2 hours ago
Photos Pet Week - Photo gallery Photos submitted by some of our readers as part of our Pet Week feature. . 01 May 2024
Videos Bees swarm Cape Woolamai home “Bees will swarm in the outdoors within a couple of hundred metres of a hive. From that swarm they will send out scouts to find somewhere to move to live.” To learn more about local swarms, read last year’s informative interview with Phillip... . 28 Sep 2021
Videos We’re vaccinated, are you? WE’RE VACCINATED, ARE YOU? The Covid-19 vaccine is our best shot at keeping us all safe. So we’ve teamed up with our mates at the Advertiser to encourage everyone to get the jab. Join our vaccination heroes and get the jab to protect you, your... . 06 Sep 2021
News Cowes jetty update Work on the Cowes jetty is proceeding as part of upgrade that started last year to improve safety and accessibility of the pier. The jetty remains open while work proceeds. However there may be slightly restricted access to some areas, at times . 04 Jun 2021