Budget Moderate budget, but there’s still wallet pain A 4.3 per cent increase in Bass Coast Shire rates with average rate bill rising to about $1676. . 1 hour 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
Planning San Remo residents living with poor planning legacy Calls for better planning of new subdivisions. . 03 Apr 2024
News Rhyll to be a commercial port? Overhaul will examine channel widths and berths for large commercial vessels. . 09 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
News Traffic congestion needs solutions: councillor Driver frustrations at “inadequate” carparking remain an urgent issue says Cr Bauer. . 1 hour ago
Council Road policy shake up Council considering several important changes in latest review of roads and drainage policy. . 1 hour ago
Wildlife New endangered species to be released across island Nature Parks threatened species report, is an update of the 2018 report, which promoted the island as an “ark”. . 1 hour 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
Planning San Remo residents living with poor planning legacy Calls for better planning of new subdivisions. . 03 Apr 2024
News Rhyll to be a commercial port? Overhaul will examine channel widths and berths for large commercial vessels. . 09 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
Wildlife Bandicoots thriving: report Eastern barred bandicoots (EBB), now an estimated population of up to 18,000. . 46 minutes 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
25 April Events ANZAC DAY, Cowes - Dawn Service Dawn Service in Cowes. Organised by Phillip Island RSL Thursday, 25th April 2024 6:00am - 7:00am 6:00am - Cowes Cenotaph Cowes Cenotaph
25 April Events ANZAC DAY, Cowes - 11am Service March and Service in Cowes. Organised by Phillip Island RSL Thursday, 25th April 2024 10:40am - 12:00pm 10:40am - Cowes Cenotaph Cowes Cenotaph
News A more resilient power supply? AusNet said the extreme weather events which disrupt electricity supply are expected to increase. . 46 minutes ago
News “Financially sound” debt spikes Bass Coast Shire’s debt servicing will be $2.3 million on new borrowings of $5.9 million, according to draft 2024/25 budget. . 46 minutes ago
Budget Inflation hits community fees New fees and charges for community venues and services have been released by council. . 1 hour ago
Budget Shire slows garbage hikes Bass Coast Shire’s draft 2024/25 budget has (relatively) reined in waste costs. . 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
25 April Events ANZAC DAY, Cowes - Dawn Service Dawn Service in Cowes. Organised by Phillip Island RSL Thursday, 25th April 2024 6:00am - 7:00am 6:00am - Cowes Cenotaph Cowes Cenotaph
25 April Events ANZAC DAY, Cowes - 11am Service March and Service in Cowes. Organised by Phillip Island RSL Thursday, 25th April 2024 10:40am - 12:00pm 10:40am - Cowes Cenotaph Cowes Cenotaph
Football Junior footy season underway Junior football reports and photos from the opening round of the season. . 1 hour ago
Soccer Breakers Women kick off season with a win The 2024 soccer season kicked off its first game on the island with a 1-0 win for the women’s team. . 1 hour ago
Football Bulldogs find their bite Scores: Phillip Island: 4.0.24, 7.4.46, 10.6.66, 12.7.79. Cora Lynn: 3.2.20, 4.4.28, 9.6.60, 12.7.79. . 1 hour ago
Football Junior footy season underway Junior football reports and photos from the opening round of the season. . 1 hour ago
Netball Additional netball photos from last weekend’s Cora Lynn clash Photos of the island’s girls across last weekend’s matches against Cora Lynn. . 1 hour ago
Football Bulldogs find their bite Scores: Phillip Island: 4.0.24, 7.4.46, 10.6.66, 12.7.79. Cora Lynn: 3.2.20, 4.4.28, 9.6.60, 12.7.79. . 1 hour ago
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