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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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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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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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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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Mary goes to Canberra

The new Member for Monash, was sworn in as part of the 48th Parliament in Canberra last week.

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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
29 July
Events

Song Gang Choir

Building on the success of the Island Men’s Song Gang, a new choir is starting next month. The Song Gang Choir is open to men and women and will meet on every second Tuesday at the Westernport Hotel. The first meeting is Tuesday July 29 from 7.30pm...

Tuesday, 29th July 2025
7:30pm - 9:00pm
7:30pm - Westernport Hotel
Westernport Hotel
30 July
Events

Shore Break: theatre & mental health panel

A groundbreaking one-off event at Berninneit on July 30, combining live theatre, expert panels on mental health, as well as the opportunity to discuss mental health, bonding and connect. Shore Break is a compelling 75-minute piece of theatre...

Wednesday, 30th July 2025
7:30pm - 10:00pm
7:30pm - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
31 July
Events

Summerland Peninsula Masterplan - consultation

Phillip Island Nature Parks consultation sessions aim to capture community sentiment on the future of the Summerland Peninsula. The sessions are the first stage in putting together a new masterplan for the Summerland Peninsula. Jarvis Weston, the...

Thursday, 31st July 2025
12:30pm - 1:30pm
12:30pm - North Pier Hotel - upstairs function room
North Pier Hotel - upstairs function room
Council

Briefs from July Council meeting

Cypress trees, wildlife and bridges

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San Remo food relief continues to grow

Open every Wednesday between 10am and 1.30pm at St Augustine’s on Marine Parade.

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Cowes crash at post office

Silver Hyundai crashes into a fence next to the post office.

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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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14 hours 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
29 July
Events

Song Gang Choir

Building on the success of the Island Men’s Song Gang, a new choir is starting next month. The Song Gang Choir is open to men and women and will meet on every second Tuesday at the Westernport Hotel. The first meeting is Tuesday July 29 from 7.30pm...

Tuesday, 29th July 2025
7:30pm - 9:00pm
7:30pm - Westernport Hotel
Westernport Hotel
30 July
Events

Shore Break: theatre & mental health panel

A groundbreaking one-off event at Berninneit on July 30, combining live theatre, expert panels on mental health, as well as the opportunity to discuss mental health, bonding and connect. Shore Break is a compelling 75-minute piece of theatre...

Wednesday, 30th July 2025
7:30pm - 10:00pm
7:30pm - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
31 July
Events

Summerland Peninsula Masterplan - consultation

Phillip Island Nature Parks consultation sessions aim to capture community sentiment on the future of the Summerland Peninsula. The sessions are the first stage in putting together a new masterplan for the Summerland Peninsula. Jarvis Weston, the...

Thursday, 31st July 2025
12:30pm - 1:30pm
12:30pm - North Pier Hotel - upstairs function room
North Pier Hotel - upstairs function room
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A big win for the U16’s

R.16 u16s v KILLY-BASS 2025

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Another strong win for Reserves

R.16 Reserves v KILLY-BASS 2025

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Wet and wild weekend for the Panthers - U16’s

Killy Bass Results - U16’s

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A big win for the U16’s

R.16 u16s v KILLY-BASS 2025

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Football

Another strong win for Reserves

R.16 Reserves v KILLY-BASS 2025

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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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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