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. . 23 Apr 2024
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. . 23 Apr 2024
Council Road policy shake up Council considering several important changes in latest review of roads and drainage policy. . 23 Apr 2024
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”. . 23 Apr 2024
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
Council Roads and drainage policy under review Bass Coast Shire Council has released a review of its Urban Roads and Drainage Improvement Policy . 5 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
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
Local News Police target speeding on Anzac weekend Victoria Police today (Wednesday April 24) launched Operation Tribute, which runs until Sunday. . 8 hours ago
Environment Red Rocks working bee The next Red Rocks working bee will be held on Sunday, organised by Red Rocks Saltwater Creek Coastcare. . 12 hours ago
News Celebrate World Tai Chi and Qigong Day A celebration of World Tai Chi and Qigong Day will be held at Berninneit on Saturday April 27. . 12 hours ago
Community Walk to fight dementia Scott Murphy organised a group of 17 friends for a 28km walk on Phillip Island, raising money for dementia research. . 12 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
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. . 23 Apr 2024
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. . 23 Apr 2024
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. . 23 Apr 2024
Football Junior footy season underway Junior football reports and photos from the opening round of the season. . 23 Apr 2024
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. . 23 Apr 2024
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. . 23 Apr 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