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Win for residents on road ripping

Council to pause planned removal of dust suppressant from streets in Cowes west and Rhyll.

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29 Apr 2025
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Is Gap Road a 45-hectare, million-dollar white elephant?

Bass Coast Shire Council has no plans to develop the 45-hectare property on Gap Road.

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29 Apr 2025
Election

Going nuclear? Phillip Island could be evacuated

Phillip Island would be in the direct line of nuclear contamination says nuclear experts.

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29 Apr 2025
Budget

Ratepayers seek answers on draft budget

Residents questioned why the garbage charge will increase by 7.4 per cent.

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29 Apr 2025
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Wildlife

More curlews call island home

Nature Parks has released a further 24 bush stone-curlews on Phillip Island.

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58 minutes ago

Upcoming Events

23 March - 30 August
Events

Learn to Live Lightly

Are you interested in growing veggies? Do you want to learn about solar panels and home batteries? Are you trying to live a more sustainable life? Then we’ve got something for you. Bass Coast Shire Council is excited to launch Living Lightly Bass...

Sunday, 23rd March 2025
9:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am - Learn to Live Lightly events on Phillip Island
Learn to Live Lightly events on Phillip Island
01 May
Events

AI workshop

Join Bass Coast Shire Council for an exclusive event with Steve Sammartino, one of Australia’s leading futurists and business technologists. This workshop on Thursday, May 1, will explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI)...

Thursday, 01st May 2025
8:00am - 11:00am
8:00am - AI workshop: unleash the power of artificial intelligence
AI workshop: unleash the power of artificial intelligence
02 May
Events

Phillip Island Rotary charity golf tournament

The Rotary Club of Phillip Island and San Remo is delighted to announce its very first Phillip Island Rotary Golf Tournament, set to take place on Friday, May 2, at the Phillip Island Golf Club. This 18-hole Ambrose team event promises a day of fun...

Friday, 02nd May 2025
9:00am - 4:00pm
9:00am - Charity golf tournament
Charity golf tournament
02 May
Events

Author Lunch: Lia Hills

Tickets at: www. trybooking. com/DASZQ $48 - includes two course meal and Q&A session with Lia. Drinks can be purchased at the venue

Friday, 02nd May 2025
12:30pm - 3:00pm
12:30pm - Phillip Island Winery
Phillip Island Winery
Election

Federal election information

Coverage of candidates in the upcoming election.

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13 Feb 2025
Infrastructure

Building resilience: sewer pump station upgrades

Westernport Water is upgrading ten sewer pump stations to enhance site safety.

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1 hour ago
News

Local hero wins RSL Anzac Award

Amanda Drennan honoured for her exceptional contribution to the local community.

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29 Apr 2025
Arts

Hello Dolly - a creative Mother’s Day celebration

Camille Monet and Alisoun Neville are holding a Doll Making Workshop on May 4.

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30 Apr 2025

Upcoming Events

23 March - 30 August
Events

Learn to Live Lightly

Are you interested in growing veggies? Do you want to learn about solar panels and home batteries? Are you trying to live a more sustainable life? Then we’ve got something for you. Bass Coast Shire Council is excited to launch Living Lightly Bass...

Sunday, 23rd March 2025
9:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am - Learn to Live Lightly events on Phillip Island
Learn to Live Lightly events on Phillip Island
01 May
Events

AI workshop

Join Bass Coast Shire Council for an exclusive event with Steve Sammartino, one of Australia’s leading futurists and business technologists. This workshop on Thursday, May 1, will explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI)...

Thursday, 01st May 2025
8:00am - 11:00am
8:00am - AI workshop: unleash the power of artificial intelligence
AI workshop: unleash the power of artificial intelligence
02 May
Events

Phillip Island Rotary charity golf tournament

The Rotary Club of Phillip Island and San Remo is delighted to announce its very first Phillip Island Rotary Golf Tournament, set to take place on Friday, May 2, at the Phillip Island Golf Club. This 18-hole Ambrose team event promises a day of fun...

Friday, 02nd May 2025
9:00am - 4:00pm
9:00am - Charity golf tournament
Charity golf tournament
02 May
Events

Author Lunch: Lia Hills

Tickets at: www. trybooking. com/DASZQ $48 - includes two course meal and Q&A session with Lia. Drinks can be purchased at the venue

Friday, 02nd May 2025
12:30pm - 3:00pm
12:30pm - Phillip Island Winery
Phillip Island Winery
Sport
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Football

Strong performance by Bulldogs in Anzac Round

Final scores: Phillip Island 14.10 (94) def Kilcunda Bass 11.10 (76).

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29 Apr 2025
Football

Kilcunda Bass struggle against Island and junior season kicks off strong

Kilcunda Bass’ Round 3 football reports.

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29 Apr 2025
Netball

Victory for Island on the courts

Phillip Island Netball Club’s Anzac Round reports.

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29 Apr 2025
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News

Massive turnout for Anzac Day commemorations in Cowes

An estimated 3000 people were at the Dawn Service, with 2500 at the morning service.

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29 Apr 2025
Football

Island junior Anzac Medal recipients

Island junior Anzac Medal recipients from the Phillip Island Football Club’s weekend matches.

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29 Apr 2025
Football

Kilcunda Bass struggle against Island and junior season kicks off strong

Kilcunda Bass’ Round 3 football reports.

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29 Apr 2025
Videos
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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...

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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...

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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