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Extraordinary voices tell their stories

Hundreds treated to inspiring, thought-provoking and entertaining presentations at 2025 Festival of Stories.

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29 Jul 2025
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Development crane to farewell Cowes

The developers of $40 million apartment complex say it’s slated for completion in late 2025.

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29 Jul 2025
Fundraiser

Sore feet, but an extraordinary feat

Jack Montgomery’s 110-kilometre run raised over $26,000 for Free 3D Hands.

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29 Jul 2025
Tourism

Lull in cruise ships visiting Phillip Island

However island has highest passenger rating satisfaction score for Australia and NZ, according to one cruise company.

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29 Jul 2025
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Hang on ... that’s native habitat

Hang glider moved on, trying to launch from penguin habitat.

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31 Jul 2025

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23 March - 30 August
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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 August - 03 August
Events

Don’t miss a beat: Inverloch Jazz returns

Get ready for a spectacular weekend of music, rhythm and community as the Inverloch Jazz Festival returns from Friday August 1 to Sunday August 3. The program is out now, and jazz lovers are urged to secure their spot, as tickets are selling fast...

Friday, 01st August 2025
12:00am - 12:01am
12:00am - Inverloch
Inverloch
16 August
Events

Sports trivia night to support tradies’ mental health

In support of Tradies Health Month, the Phillip Island Health Hub Auxiliary is holding a community-focused sports trivia night and mental health information session on Saturday August 16, at the Phillip Island Football Netball Club. The event aims...

Saturday, 16th August 2025
6:30am - 10:00pm
6:30am - Phillip Island Football Netball Club.
Phillip Island Football Netball Club.
16 August
Events

Landcare planting day

Phillip Island Landcare are revegetating the Phillip Island recreation reserve, with a three-year $60,000 project that will see 9000 trees planted. Phillip Island Landcare last year started the project, which is funded by AusNet, in the southeast...

Saturday, 16th August 2025
9:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am - Planting day with Phillip Island Landcare
Planting day with Phillip Island Landcare
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Mayor’s Message

Every four years, Council refreshes the strategic plans that guide our work and shape the future of our community. These plans are built on your voices and reflect what matters most to the people who live, work, visit and invest in Bass Coast.

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31 Jul 2025
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Don’t miss The Mikado

Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado, presented by Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria, is coming to Berninneit in August.

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31 Jul 2025
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New Radiology Clinic opens

Imaging Associates opened its newest radiology clinic on Tuesday July 29, in the newly built Phillip Island Community Hospital at 50-58 Church Street, Cowes.

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31 Jul 2025
Education

Newhaven College Youth Parliament

Newhaven College’s Youth Parliament Team took part in the Victorian Youth Parliament, held at the Legislative Council (Upper House of the Victorian Parliament) during the winter school holidays.

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31 Jul 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 August - 03 August
Events

Don’t miss a beat: Inverloch Jazz returns

Get ready for a spectacular weekend of music, rhythm and community as the Inverloch Jazz Festival returns from Friday August 1 to Sunday August 3. The program is out now, and jazz lovers are urged to secure their spot, as tickets are selling fast...

Friday, 01st August 2025
12:00am - 12:01am
12:00am - Inverloch
Inverloch
16 August
Events

Sports trivia night to support tradies’ mental health

In support of Tradies Health Month, the Phillip Island Health Hub Auxiliary is holding a community-focused sports trivia night and mental health information session on Saturday August 16, at the Phillip Island Football Netball Club. The event aims...

Saturday, 16th August 2025
6:30am - 10:00pm
6:30am - Phillip Island Football Netball Club.
Phillip Island Football Netball Club.
16 August
Events

Landcare planting day

Phillip Island Landcare are revegetating the Phillip Island recreation reserve, with a three-year $60,000 project that will see 9000 trees planted. Phillip Island Landcare last year started the project, which is funded by AusNet, in the southeast...

Saturday, 16th August 2025
9:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am - Planting day with Phillip Island Landcare
Planting day with Phillip Island Landcare
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A big win for the U16’s

R.16 u16s v KILLY-BASS 2025

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29 Jul 2025
Football

Another strong win for Reserves

R.16 Reserves v KILLY-BASS 2025

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29 Jul 2025
Football

Wet and wild weekend for the Panthers - U16’s

Killy Bass Results - U16’s

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29 Jul 2025
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A big win for the U16’s

R.16 u16s v KILLY-BASS 2025

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29 Jul 2025
Football

Another strong win for Reserves

R.16 Reserves v KILLY-BASS 2025

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29 Jul 2025
Football

Celebrations for Jamie Youle’s 250th game

The Phillip Island Bulldogs celebrated a major milestone on the weekend as club footy player Jamie Youle ran out for his 250th senior game. A fierce competitor and respected teammate, Jamie’s commitment and leadership have made him a pillar of the...

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29 Jul 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