Business

Come explore Phillip Island

Local Way Tours officially launched its new Phillip Island Explorer initiative, which will change the face of transport on the island,

12 Jun 2025

Business

New website for Banfields

Australian Aged Care Group, the company that runs Banfields in Cowes, has launched a new website.

Advertising Department

29 May 2025

News

A hotel with heart

San Remo Hotel wins Heart of the Community Award at AHA Victoria State Awards for Excellence.

27 May 2025

Business

New faces at San Remo favourite

Morgan and Shiree Mountford have not only taken over the hotel, they also moved states and are about to start a family.

20 May 2025

Business

End of era with sale of Ventnor Heights Nursery

A familiar landmark enters new chapter with sale of Ventnor Heights Nursery.

20 May 2025

Community

Local generosity warms hearts ... and bodies

OBrien Real Estate ran a Winter Clothing Donation Drive recently.

15 May 2025

Business

Meet the Maker: Purple Hen Wines

Purple Hen Wines has been crafting award-winning cool-climate wines since 2004.

09 May 2025

Business

Business support from council

Bass Coast Shire Council’s Economic Development Team is rolling out a month of events.

18 Apr 2025

Business

Bold flavours, local heart

If you haven’t heard of Pickle My Chili, you’re in for a treat.

17 Apr 2025

News

Best local pub? Let’s find out

The San Remo Hotel and the Middle Hotel in Korumburra are competing to be named Regional Hotel of the Year.

16 Apr 2025

Business

Farewell to Rhyll’s Wild Food Farm

Owner speaks for the first time since the venue’s sudden closure in January.

15 Apr 2025

Business

Record sale price for Coles in Cowes

A local private investor has out-bid a long list of national and international buyers to secure the Coles supermarket in Cowes.

03 Apr 2025

Fundraiser

Tenpin bowling supports Good Friday Appeal

Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling is partnering with the Good Friday Appeal to make a difference, holding a pyjama disco party on March 31. The tenpin team is donating 100 per cent of all funds raised directly from the event, which runs 5pm-8pm, to the...

26 Mar 2025

Business

The “creative visionary” behind Mon Dieu

Gav Panesar has been awarded Most Innovative Hospitality Entrepreneur at the Australian Enterprise Awards.

26 Mar 2025

Business

Business Awards are back

Entries are now open for the 2025 Bass Coast Business Awards.

13 Mar 2025

Business

Strength in numbers: Cardell Accountants welcomes Michaela Salvato

Cardell Accountants welcomes Michaela Salvato, an experienced Chartered Accountant.

20 Feb 2025

Business

Worth every dollar

Seventy people attended a business seminar presented by Bass Coast Shire Council on February 6.

14 Feb 2025

Tourism

Summer tourist trade, both up and down

Away from the Penguin Parade, not all businesses reported success, with trade and stays down.

04 Feb 2025

Business

Wellness and connection

Phillip Island Sauna has become a cherished destination for wellness and connection.

23 Jan 2025