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Anzac spirit of mateship

An estimated 3000 people attended the Cenotaph in Cowes for the Anzac Day dawn service.

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30 Apr 2024
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Berninneit could power on

Council confirmed looking at options for continuous electricity supply to Berninneit during power outages.

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30 Apr 2024
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Woolamai club weathers difficult season

Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club (WBSLSC) President Jason Close describes it as a “mixed and challenging” season.

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30 Apr 2024
Wildlife

Deadly threats for wildlife

A pair of Cape Barren geese who lived in the Whyte Sands Estate in Cowes have been killed.

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30 Apr 2024
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Pet Week - Photo gallery

Photos submitted by some of our readers as part of our Pet Week feature.

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Upcoming Events

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
03 May
Events

Little Shop of Horrors - Newhaven College Production

Newhaven College’s calendar highlight is the Senior School production. This year, students ranging from Years 7-12 will bring the beloved musical Little Shop of Horrors to life on the Wonthaggi Arts Centre stage. All are welcome to come along to...

Friday, 03rd May 2024
7:30pm - 10:30pm
7:30pm - Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
04 May
Events

Labyrinth Walk

The San Remo Labyrinth Walk, scheduled for Saturday, May 4th, at 1 pm, is part of the 16th annual World Labyrinth Day walk.

Saturday, 04th May 2024
1:00pm - 2:00pm
1:00pm - Back Beach Road
Back Beach Road
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Another successful World Tai Chi Day in Cowes

Residents celebrated World Tai Chi Day at Berninneit on April 27.

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23 hours ago
Environment

Scenic Estate working bee

The next working bee for the Friends of Scenic Estate Reserve is Sunday May 5.

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23 hours ago
Community

Bodaan tribute from across the seas

The Advertiser received a tribute to Jan from Pamela and Simon Omelaniec, who live in British Columbia, Canada.

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23 hours ago
Community

Medal recipient coming home

Cameron Ashe is returning to the island as a guest speaker at the Newhaven College Foundation Day.

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23 hours ago

Upcoming Events

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
03 May
Events

Little Shop of Horrors - Newhaven College Production

Newhaven College’s calendar highlight is the Senior School production. This year, students ranging from Years 7-12 will bring the beloved musical Little Shop of Horrors to life on the Wonthaggi Arts Centre stage. All are welcome to come along to...

Friday, 03rd May 2024
7:30pm - 10:30pm
7:30pm - Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
04 May
Events

Labyrinth Walk

The San Remo Labyrinth Walk, scheduled for Saturday, May 4th, at 1 pm, is part of the 16th annual World Labyrinth Day walk.

Saturday, 04th May 2024
1:00pm - 2:00pm
1:00pm - Back Beach Road
Back Beach Road
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Football

Strong performance by Juniors in Round 2 clash

U14, U12 and U10 reports.

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30 Apr 2024
Netball

LDNA girls fight hard

U13 Red, White and Blue results.

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30 Apr 2024
Netball

Class act from U11s

Scores: Phillip Island: 30 def Kilcunda Bass: 2.

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30 Apr 2024
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Pet Week - Photo gallery

Photos submitted by some of our readers as part of our Pet Week feature.

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19 hours ago
Netball

Good potential from C Grade

Scores: Kilcunda Bass: 33 def Phillip Island: 18.

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30 Apr 2024
Netball

Tough time for B Grade

Scores: Kilcunda Bass: 49 def Phillip Island: 26.

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30 Apr 2024
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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...

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28 Sep 2021
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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...

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06 Sep 2021
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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

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04 Jun 2021