Community

New community space at PICAL

Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre’s (PICAL) Settlement Road premises has been transformed into a welcoming, light-filled community space.

13 Jun 2025

News

Bells ring to remember refugees

The Phillip Island Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) group is calling on the community to observe International Refugee Day on June 20.

13 Jun 2025

News

Joyful 100 birthday celebrations

Joy Williams of Rhyll celebrated her 100th birthday on May 29 surrounded by friends and family.

12 Jun 2025

News

Getting their motors running

The Fordson Tractor Club of Australia held its annual get-together at Rhyll recently

12 Jun 2025

TRANSPORT

Get on the bus

Users of Cowes/Inverloch V/Line service urged to take part in consultation about future bus services to Melbourne.

11 Jun 2025

Obituary

John Jansson: A legacy that will live on

A lifetime of dedication and outstanding contribution to the Phillip Island community.

11 Jun 2025

News

Thinking about a home battery? Here’s your chance to learn more

On Saturday June 14 from 10am to 2pm, TRPI is hosting free information session.

11 Jun 2025

News

First a Nobel Prize, now a King’s honour

Sunderland Bay’s Dave Sweeney awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).

11 Jun 2025

News

Sarah sees Shades of Pink

The mastermind behind Shades of Pink ladies luncheon on August 23, Sarah Pedersen is the Bass Coast 2025 Community Leader.

11 Jun 2025

Community Contributor

A Marine Mili series: Let’s kick off whale season

Keep an eye out at beach and you might spot one of these incredible creatures in their natural habitat.

Mili Janjic

10 Jun 2025

News

King’s Birthday Honours: Local nuclear campaigner receives AM

Dave Sweeney awarded Member of the Order of Australia for “significant service to nuclear-free campaigning”,

09 Jun 2025

Local News

Strong support for Bass Coast Winter Shelter

There are 44 local volunteers now fully trained and ready to support vital community initiative.

04 Jun 2025

Fundraiser

Big Freeze at San Remo

The Big Freeze at the San Remo Hotel on Sunday June 8, raising money for FightMND.

03 Jun 2025

News

New artwork to be unveiled at Berninneit

Special ceremony on Saturday June 14 will unveil new public artwork by renowned artist Maree Clarke.

03 Jun 2025

Volunteers

Volunteers rewarded by Bass Coast Health

Those acknowledged included Phillip Island’s Amanda Drennan, Joan Gaunt and David Scrase.

03 Jun 2025

Fundraiser

Health Hub anything but trivial

Approximately $3000 was raised for the hub at Auxiliary trivia night.

03 Jun 2025

News

Community leaders recognised

Phillip Island’s Sarah Pedersen was named 2025’s Community Leader at Bass Coast Community Awards.

03 Jun 2025

Community Contributor

A Marine Mili series: The spiny guardian of the seafloor

This species of sea urchin is regularly found along the eastern Victorian coastline, in shallow rocky reef areas.

Mili Janjic

28 May 2025

News

Tools, yoga and connection

$5000 grant from the Bass Coast Community Foundation to the Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre (PICAL).

Advertising Department

28 May 2025