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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.

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Traffic congestion needs solutions: councillor

Driver frustrations at “inadequate” carparking remain an urgent issue says Cr Bauer.

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Council

Road policy shake up

Council considering several important changes in latest review of roads and drainage policy.

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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”.

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Council briefs - April 2024 meeting

Petitions, upgrades and future Phillip Island sports precinct.

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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
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
Wildlife

New roadkill study

Study says 75 roadkills recorded on the popular tourist stretch of Pyramid Rock Road.

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News

Survey shows road safety concerns

The stretch of Phillip Island Road between San Remo and Sunset Strip most dangerous, according to survey of motorists.

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Opinion

Opinion: Local news and jobs at risk

Australia’s largest organisation of newspaper publishers critical of Meta decision.

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News

Anzac Day events - Bass Coast remembers

Anzac Day in Cowes, San Remo, Bass, Wonthaggi and Inverloch.

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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
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
Sport
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Football

Junior footy season underway

Junior football reports and photos from the opening round of the season.

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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.

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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.

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Football

Junior footy season underway

Junior football reports and photos from the opening round of the season.

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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.

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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.

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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
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

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04 Jun 2021