Health All smiles as Urgent Care Centre moves to new hospital building The UCC opening is first step in delivering the new Phillip Island Community Hospital. . 13 Jun 2025
Breaking News Cowes Fisheries won’t close; staff future uncertain In a major victory, Cowes Fisheries office will remain open following a three-month campaign to save it. . 21 May 2025
Planning DAL finally released: Newhaven to expand Draft Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a 50-year plan to manage future growth while preserving the environment. . 04 Jun 2025
News Hotel developer goes to VCAT Plans for $2.5 million, triple-storey hotel in Cowes was rejected by Bass Coast Shire councillors earlier this year. . 27 May 2025
Planning New Cowes medical centre refused Objections by 23 nearby residents persuaded councillors to reject application for $3.2 million clinic. . 03 Jun 2025
Planning DAL finally released, Newhaven to expand Following the final DAL release, many residents will be celebrating, developers may feel differently. . 11 Jun 2025
Budget Football club slams council Club calls for draft budget to be “thrown out” for failing to fund urgently needed sports facilities. . 11 Jun 2025
News Mary settles in as Monash MP Our new MP prepares to head to Canberra for the first parliamentary sitting in July. . 11 Jun 2025
Breaking News Cowes Fisheries won’t close; staff future uncertain In a major victory, Cowes Fisheries office will remain open following a three-month campaign to save it. . 21 May 2025
Planning DAL finally released: Newhaven to expand Draft Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a 50-year plan to manage future growth while preserving the environment. . 04 Jun 2025
News Hotel developer goes to VCAT Plans for $2.5 million, triple-storey hotel in Cowes was rejected by Bass Coast Shire councillors earlier this year. . 27 May 2025
Planning New Cowes medical centre refused Objections by 23 nearby residents persuaded councillors to reject application for $3.2 million clinic. . 03 Jun 2025
Health All smiles as Urgent Care Centre moves to new hospital building The UCC opening is first step in delivering the new Phillip Island Community Hospital. . 13 Jun 2025
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
14 June Events Yawa (Long Journey) - Berninneit A special ceremony on Saturday June 14 to unveil the new public artwork by renowned artist Maree Clarke. Saturday, 14th June 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm 2:00pm - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
19 June Events Western Port proposed wind turbine construction hub A community meeting in Cowes on June 19 at Berninneit Thursday, 19th June 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm 6:00pm - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
24 June Events CWA - Cancer Council morning tea The Cowes CWA branch is holding their Annual Morning Tea with all proceeds going to the Cancer Council. Where: CWA Shop at 94 Thompson Avenue, Cowes When: Tuesday June 24, 10am - 1pm. Takeaway options also available Tuesday, 24th June 2025 10:00am - 1:00pm 10:00am - CWA Shop CWA Shop
News GoodSAM app helps cardiac arrest survival rates Australian-first research reveals that a smartphone app improves survival for cardiac arrest patients. . 13 Jun 2025
Health Men’s Health all year round ass Coast Health (BCH) is helping local men to be as healthy as possible . 13 Jun 2025
Health Prep for winter with a check-in Ambulance Victoria (AV) is calling on all Victorians to prepare for the colder months by looking after their health . 13 Jun 2025
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
14 June Events Yawa (Long Journey) - Berninneit A special ceremony on Saturday June 14 to unveil the new public artwork by renowned artist Maree Clarke. Saturday, 14th June 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm 2:00pm - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
19 June Events Western Port proposed wind turbine construction hub A community meeting in Cowes on June 19 at Berninneit Thursday, 19th June 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm 6:00pm - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
24 June Events CWA - Cancer Council morning tea The Cowes CWA branch is holding their Annual Morning Tea with all proceeds going to the Cancer Council. Where: CWA Shop at 94 Thompson Avenue, Cowes When: Tuesday June 24, 10am - 1pm. Takeaway options also available Tuesday, 24th June 2025 10:00am - 1:00pm 10:00am - CWA Shop CWA Shop
Sport Club celebrates end of 2024-25 season Over 140 members and guests celebrated the club’s achievements during a successful season. . 12 Jun 2025
Sport WBSLSC Presentation Night Awards A great night for Woolamai Surf Life Saving club. . 12 Jun 2025
Sport Tribute to Alan Lawry Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club paid tribute to Alan Lawry, Life Governor at the presentation night. . 12 Jun 2025
Sport WBSLSC Presentation Night Awards A great night for Woolamai Surf Life Saving club. . 12 Jun 2025
Football U18s win in a thriller against Koo Wee Rup R.9 u18s v KOOWEERUP 2025 Phillip Island Football Club 11 Jun 2025
Football Dominant four-quarter performance by the Reserves R.9 Reserves v KOOWEERUP 2025 Phillip Island Football Club 11 Jun 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