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. . 16 Oct 2025
Planning New Cowes hotel given green light A $2.5 million, triple-storey hotel planned for Cowes to go ahead following VCAT mediation. . 23 Sep 2025
News Isle of Wight will soon “come to life”: developers Developers of the new Isle of Wight say they will soon announce a construction start date. . 07 Oct 2025
News Island Voice editorial: Concerned about BURT? The resulting decisions on BURT will have an everlasting impact on the vision for Phillip Island., says Island Voice. . 30 Sep 2025
News Bridge works still not finalised Victorian government is yet to finalise a timeline to rehabilitate the Phillip Island bridge. . 30 Sep 2025
News Island’s pool officially scuttled Councillors expected to vote in support of amended Aquatic Strategy, with Wonthaggi’s pool upgrade as the priority. . 14 Oct 2025
News A year on, how do Island councillors rate? Island Ward councillors share their frustrations, successes and failures, as well as their 2026 ambitions. . 14 Oct 2025
News Emergency resilience in focus Launch of the Bass Coast Emergency Management Dashboard, and Energy Resilient Community Hubs network . 14 Oct 2025
Planning New Cowes hotel given green light A $2.5 million, triple-storey hotel planned for Cowes to go ahead following VCAT mediation. . 23 Sep 2025
News Isle of Wight will soon “come to life”: developers Developers of the new Isle of Wight say they will soon announce a construction start date. . 07 Oct 2025
News Island Voice editorial: Concerned about BURT? The resulting decisions on BURT will have an everlasting impact on the vision for Phillip Island., says Island Voice. . 30 Sep 2025
News Bridge works still not finalised Victorian government is yet to finalise a timeline to rehabilitate the Phillip Island bridge. . 30 Sep 2025
News 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 . 2 hours ago
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
News Traffic tips during this year’s GP Plan your trip. There will a lot of traffic from Thursday through to Monday with the MotoGP. . 14 Oct 2025
News Bushfire risk warning from Forest Fire team A Bushfire Risk Management Program is now underway across Victoria. . 3 hours ago
Health Celebrating an exceptional Allied Health team Bass Coast Health (BCH) celebrated the outstanding contributions of its Allied Health professionals. . 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. . 16 Oct 2025
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
News PICAL helps locals access Power Saving Bonus Eligible Victorian concession card holders can now apply for the State Government’s $100 Power Saving Bonus . 16 Oct 2025
News 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. . 16 Oct 2025
News Winter Shelter wraps up first season The Bass Coast Winter Shelter officially concluded its 2025 season. . 15 Oct 2025
MotoGP Homecoming Ride 2025 This year’s ride from San Remo to the Circuit was lead by two-time MotoGP World Champion, Casey Stoner. . 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. . 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. . 14 Oct 2025
MotoGP Homecoming Ride 2025 This year’s ride from San Remo to the Circuit was lead by two-time MotoGP World Champion, Casey Stoner. . 16 Oct 2025
Soccer Phillip Island Soccer Club Junior presentation 2025 Soccer is growing and growing . 14 Oct 2025
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