Business

Council

Jetty shed to remain closed

Heritage shed on the Cowes jetty will remain vacant until next year; lease will be in place 2026 says council.

28 Oct 2025

News

Jobs Expo: find your future

Bass Coast Jobs and Careers Expo at Berninneit in Cowes, September 5, 9.30am to 1.30pm.

19 Aug 2025

Business

Let’s be direct

Launch includes special introductory offer. Sign up by Sept 10 to enjoy three months free of charge.

12 Aug 2025

News

Government tips in for Isle of Wight workers accommodation

Development one of 23 projects funded in latest round of Regional Worker Accommodation Fund.

12 Aug 2025

Business

AI support for everyday work

A contingent of local business and tourism operators took part in the two-part AI Workshop organised by Destination Phillip Island over two days at the Silverwater Resort

09 Jul 2025

Tourism

Island Explorer launched

New Hop On Hop Off bus service launched.

08 Jul 2025

News

The best in the business

Eighteen finalists in Judged and People’s Choice categories are Phillip Island and San Remo businesses

08 Jul 2025

News

On again, off again: power outages muddle

Cowes businesses and residents left frustrated after planned power outage cancelled

08 Jul 2025

News

The Block for sale

Billionaire businessman Adrian Portelli last week announced the sale on his Instagram page.

24 Jun 2025

Business

Say goodbye: end of an era at Westernport Hotel

In April Nick and Misha Say handed over the reins of the Westernport Hotel.

17 Jun 2025

Planning

A Maze plans to grow

It has applied for permit to construct four additional glamping pods, six cabins, and jumping pad

17 Jun 2025

News

DAL impacts helicopter business

Cape Woolamai’s helicopter business is set to move location.

17 Jun 2025

News

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