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Homecoming Ride 2025

The Ride took a new route through Cowes, to the delight of locals and fans, who lined the streets to catch the spectacle.

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16 Oct 2025
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Island’s pool officially scuttled

Councillors expected to vote in support of amended Aquatic Strategy, with Wonthaggi’s pool upgrade as the priority.

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14 Oct 2025
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A year on, how do Island councillors rate?

Island Ward councillors share their frustrations, successes and failures, as well as their 2026 ambitions.

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14 Oct 2025
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Emergency resilience in focus

Launch of the Bass Coast Emergency Management Dashboard, and Energy Resilient Community Hubs network

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14 Oct 2025
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Fair Work ensure migrant workers properly paid

Phillip Island was one of the areas targeted in a joint inspections operation by the Fair Work Ombudsman

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17 October
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Kids with Cancer barbeque

Lions Club Fundraising Barbeque Friday 17 October, 8am–1pm Outside Mitre 10, Cowes Supporting Kids With Cancer initiative

Friday, 17th October 2025
8:00am - 1:00pm
8:00am - Mitre 10
Mitre 10
17 October - 19 October
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MotoGP 2025

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit October 17 - 19

Friday, 17th October 2025
8:00am - 4:00pm
8:00am - Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
18 October
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Community GP Run

The annual Community GP Run returns this year, travelling to Phillip Island from Caldermeade Farm on Saturday October 18. Registration is essential. Numbers will be capped so register online at Eventbrite. com. au (Phillip Island Community GP Run) to...

Saturday, 18th October 2025
8:00am - 12:00pm
8:00am - Caldermeade Farm
Caldermeade Farm
18 October
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Lifestyle Communities Open Day

Lifestyle Communities Open Day Saturday 18 October, 10am–2pm Lifestyle Phillip Island, 498 Settlement Road, Cowes Free family event – explore the clubhouse, homes, and meet residents More info...

Saturday, 18th October 2025
10:00am - 2:00pm
10:00am - Lifestyle Community
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Traffic tips during this year’s GP

Plan your trip. There will a lot of traffic from Thursday through to Monday with the MotoGP.

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14 Oct 2025
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Bushfire risk warning from Forest Fire team

A Bushfire Risk Management Program is now underway across Victoria.

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3 hours ago
Health

Celebrating an exceptional Allied Health team

Bass Coast Health (BCH) celebrated the outstanding contributions of its Allied Health professionals.

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5 hours ago
MotoGP

Homecoming Ride 2025

The Ride took a new route through Cowes, to the delight of locals and fans, who lined the streets to catch the spectacle.

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16 Oct 2025

Upcoming Events

17 October
Events

Kids with Cancer barbeque

Lions Club Fundraising Barbeque Friday 17 October, 8am–1pm Outside Mitre 10, Cowes Supporting Kids With Cancer initiative

Friday, 17th October 2025
8:00am - 1:00pm
8:00am - Mitre 10
Mitre 10
17 October - 19 October
Events

MotoGP 2025

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit October 17 - 19

Friday, 17th October 2025
8:00am - 4:00pm
8:00am - Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
18 October
Events

Community GP Run

The annual Community GP Run returns this year, travelling to Phillip Island from Caldermeade Farm on Saturday October 18. Registration is essential. Numbers will be capped so register online at Eventbrite. com. au (Phillip Island Community GP Run) to...

Saturday, 18th October 2025
8:00am - 12:00pm
8:00am - Caldermeade Farm
Caldermeade Farm
18 October
Events

Lifestyle Communities Open Day

Lifestyle Communities Open Day Saturday 18 October, 10am–2pm Lifestyle Phillip Island, 498 Settlement Road, Cowes Free family event – explore the clubhouse, homes, and meet residents More info...

Saturday, 18th October 2025
10:00am - 2:00pm
10:00am - Lifestyle Community
Lifestyle Community
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PICAL helps locals access Power Saving Bonus

Eligible Victorian concession card holders can now apply for the State Government’s $100 Power Saving Bonus

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16 Oct 2025
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Rotary Honours Carron Bourke with Paul Harris Sapphire Award

Rotary District Governor Paul Behm presented a Paul Harris Fellow Award with Sapphire to Carron Bourke.

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16 Oct 2025
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Winter Shelter wraps up first season

The Bass Coast Winter Shelter officially concluded its 2025 season.

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15 Oct 2025
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Homecoming Ride 2025

This year’s ride from San Remo to the Circuit was lead by two-time MotoGP World Champion, Casey Stoner.

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16 Oct 2025
MotoGP

Homecoming Ride 2025

The Ride took a new route through Cowes, to the delight of locals and fans, who lined the streets to catch the spectacle.

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16 Oct 2025
MotoGP

Action packed weekend

As well as the action on the track, there’s plenty of entertainment for fans trackside, all across the weekend.

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14 Oct 2025
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MotoGP

Homecoming Ride 2025

This year’s ride from San Remo to the Circuit was lead by two-time MotoGP World Champion, Casey Stoner.

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16 Oct 2025
Soccer

Phillip Island Soccer Club Junior presentation 2025

Soccer is growing and growing

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14 Oct 2025
Soccer

Phillip Island Soccer Club Senior presentation night 2025

What a great night

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14 Oct 2025
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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