Community

Wildlife

Take flight with the 2025 Aussie Bird Count: October 20–26

National celebration of our diverse birdlife, in its 12th year, with registrations now open.

11 Sep 2025

Health

Make wellbeing a priority this R U OK? Day

Thursday September 11 is R U OK? Day.

11 Sep 2025

Environment

A bright idea for “astrotourism”

Phillip Island conservationists have joined a national call for the Federal Government to limit light pollution.

10 Sep 2025

News

Big names backs new documentary

Andrew Furphy is supporting a new documentary, “Western Port Down Under”, showcasing what lies beneath our oceans.

09 Sep 2025

News

Amid the drought, farmer support event

AgMind Australia hosting free Shed Talk workshop at Surf Beach on September 17.

09 Sep 2025

News

Fred gets the Father’s Day prize

Shaz Martello-Howard won her “best mate”, father Fred, the prize pack.

09 Sep 2025

Planning

Social housing construction set to start

Housing on road reserve between Roydon Road and Wyndham Avenue will go ahead later this year.

09 Sep 2025

News

$25,000 from reused bottles raised for charities

Money raised from the Container Deposit Scheme.

09 Sep 2025

News

Interested in finding out more about foster care?

This Foster Care Week, September 14 to 20, consider becoming a foster carer.

09 Sep 2025

News

Foster care enriching lives

Local foster carers David and Rosemarie Foulkes urge anyone considering foster care to look into it.

09 Sep 2025

Community Contributor

A Marine Mili series: Zebras of the sea

These inquisitive fish are easy to recognise due to their distinguishing features.

Mili Janjic

05 Sep 2025

Health

Community can help save lives from drug overdoses

Help save lives by supporting people impacted by drug addiction.

04 Sep 2025

News

Diversity celebrated

Over 100 people gathered in Wonthaggi on August 31 to celebrate the rich diversity of our local community

03 Sep 2025

News

Island quiet on coastal signage

Low turn up to public meeting last week for research project into coastal safety signage

02 Sep 2025

News

Stormy start to the weekend

In just over 24 hours, the local SES responded to 24 requests for assistance.

02 Sep 2025

Entertainment

Flying blind! Cecily finds her Voice

Newhaven College student Cecily de Gooyer made her debut on The Voice on August 26,

02 Sep 2025

News

Polar Bear plunge for spring start

The swim has been running since 2008 and is open to anyone willing to brave the icy waters.

02 Sep 2025

Fundraiser

Community Foundation gala

The Bass Coast Community Foundation held its Gala Dinner on Saturday, July 26 at Silverwater Resort.

29 Aug 2025

News

Give bushwalking a try

September is Try Bushwalking month, where Bushwalking Victoria encourages people to be outside and walk with others.

29 Aug 2025