News Police issue Cup weekend warning From Friday, motorists can expect to see police highly visible and enforcing across state’s roads in effort to reduce road trauma. . 30 Oct 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
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
Photos MotoGP 2025 - photo gallery Trackside for the Advertiser is IanR Photography, who captured all the action at this year’s MotoGP . 17 Oct 2025
Planning DAL is now law Bass Coast is legally a protected area under State Government law. . 21 Oct 2025
Tourism Nobbies boardwalk, carpark reopens Centre remains closed, but visitors can again access the boardwalks and carpark. . 30 Oct 2025
News Carols will avoid unsafe amphitheatre platform This year’s Carols by the Bay will be performed on a moveable stage . 29 Oct 2025
News The Island wins back-to-back awards The magazine won Best Special Publication for Victoria and nationally at the Country Press Awards. . 28 Oct 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
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
Photos MotoGP 2025 - photo gallery Trackside for the Advertiser is IanR Photography, who captured all the action at this year’s MotoGP . 17 Oct 2025
Planning DAL is now law Bass Coast is legally a protected area under State Government law. . 21 Oct 2025
Health Melina Bath helping to tackle leukaemia Melina Bath is supporting the Tackling Leukaemia Foundation encouraging locals to join the stem cell donor registry . 31 Oct 2025
31 October - 04 November Events ASPIR Cup Weekend Exhibition 2025 The Arts Society Phillip Island Region (ASPIR) Cup Weekend Exhibition and Young Artist Award is being held at Berninneit, the Cowes Cultural Centre, at 91-97 Thompson Ave, Cowes, Phillip Island Friday, 31st October 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - Berninneit Berninneit
01 November - 04 November Events It’s a stitch up! Patchwork display returns Once again, Phillip Island Patchworkers’ group is showcasing quilts and associated crafts over the long weekend and would love you to come and have a look. The display will be open from Saturday November 1, through to Tuesday November 4 from 10am to... Saturday, 01st November 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm 10:00am - Newhaven Hall Newhaven Hall
08 November Events Phillip Island Celebration of Surf Saturday, 08th November 2025 12:00pm - 11:55pm 12:00pm - Bang Bang Bar Bang Bang Bar
10 November Events The Longest Day - cancer fundraiser The Longest Day is a Cancer Council challenge to play 72 holes of golf in a single day, while raising funds for people impacted by cancer. Monday, 10th November 2025 7:00am - 6:00pm 7:00am - Red Rocks Golf Course Red Rocks Golf Course
Health Support Services team essential to patient care at Bass Coast Health Healthcare service not only takes clinical staff but also the dedicated, hard-working, skilled and qualified members of the Support Services team. . 31 Oct 2025
Health Occupational Therapists can enhance your quality of life The aim of Occupational Therapy (OT) is to support and enable you to participate... . 31 Oct 2025
Education Year 12 celebrate their graduation Newhaven College’s Class of 2025 bid farewell to their school life last week . 31 Oct 2025
Health Conquering Skin Cancer in Bass Coast A free screening of the award-winning documentary Conquering Skin Cancer at Berninneit on November 20. . 31 Oct 2025
31 October - 04 November Events ASPIR Cup Weekend Exhibition 2025 The Arts Society Phillip Island Region (ASPIR) Cup Weekend Exhibition and Young Artist Award is being held at Berninneit, the Cowes Cultural Centre, at 91-97 Thompson Ave, Cowes, Phillip Island Friday, 31st October 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - Berninneit Berninneit
01 November - 04 November Events It’s a stitch up! Patchwork display returns Once again, Phillip Island Patchworkers’ group is showcasing quilts and associated crafts over the long weekend and would love you to come and have a look. The display will be open from Saturday November 1, through to Tuesday November 4 from 10am to... Saturday, 01st November 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm 10:00am - Newhaven Hall Newhaven Hall
08 November Events Phillip Island Celebration of Surf Saturday, 08th November 2025 12:00pm - 11:55pm 12:00pm - Bang Bang Bar Bang Bang Bar
10 November Events The Longest Day - cancer fundraiser The Longest Day is a Cancer Council challenge to play 72 holes of golf in a single day, while raising funds for people impacted by cancer. Monday, 10th November 2025 7:00am - 6:00pm 7:00am - Red Rocks Golf Course Red Rocks Golf Course
News Young ‘Water Heroes’ take action to save every drop National Water Week and Westernport Water is proud to announce the winners of this year’s poster competition . 31 Oct 2025
Community Contributor A Marine Mili series: The oceans filter feeders Fan worms are a species of marine worm which are particularly abundant in Victoria. Mili Janjic 29 Oct 2025
News Carols will avoid unsafe amphitheatre platform This year’s Carols by the Bay will be performed on a moveable stage . 29 Oct 2025
Surfing Island hosts the 2025 SUP titles The 2025 Australian SUP Titles concluded on Sunday, with champions crowned across six divisions in SUP Marathon Racing. . 28 Oct 2025
Golf Red Rocks golf Friday Chook Run: Winners: Robert McLaurin (6) and Jamie Naismith (4) both scoring 18 points. . 30 Oct 2025
Fundraiser Golfers take up the challenge for cancer The Longest Day is a Cancer Council challenge to play 72 holes of golf in a single day . 28 Oct 2025
Photos MotoGP 2025 - photo gallery Trackside for the Advertiser is IanR Photography, who captured all the action at this year’s MotoGP . 17 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
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