Community

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.

6 hours ago

News

Neighbourhood Policing Forum

The three-hour forum, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, is open to everyone.

6 hours ago

News

Local Rotarians and life-changing clean water program

Rotary Club of Phillip Island and San Remo have returned from a humanitarian trip to Timor-Leste

23 Oct 2025

Community Contributor

A Marine Mili series: A snapshot into the life of a snapper

Snapper is a common marine fish in Victoria that is a popular recreational catch for many anglers.

Mili Janjic

22 Oct 2025

Environment

Local Landcare groups get the grants

Phillip Island Landcare, Bass Coast Landcare Network and the Bass Valley Landcare are among eight groups sharing in environmental conservation grants totalling over $145,000

22 Oct 2025

News

PICAL Garden Open Day

PICAL invites everyone to celebrate community and connection at its Garden Open Day on Saturday November 1, from 10am to 3pm.

22 Oct 2025

News

PICAL’s second manager brings first-rate expertise

Working alongside manager David Rooks since June, Kerryn is in charge of projects, programs and networking.

21 Oct 2025

News

Spu thanks the community for support

The family of Smiths Beach former sparkie Anthony “Spu” Susic thanks generosity of the community for a major fundraiser.

21 Oct 2025

News

PICAL helps locals access Power Saving Bonus

Eligible Victorian concession card holders can now apply for the State Government’s $100 Power Saving Bonus

16 Oct 2025

News

Rotary Honours Carron Bourke with Paul Harris Sapphire Award

Rotary District Governor Paul Behm presented a Paul Harris Fellow Award with Sapphire to Carron Bourke.

16 Oct 2025

News

Winter Shelter wraps up first season

The Bass Coast Winter Shelter officially concluded its 2025 season.

15 Oct 2025

Council

Help shape the future of climate action in Bass Coast

An interactive Climate Action Plan Review Workshop at Berninneit on Saturday October 25, from 10.30am to 3pm.

15 Oct 2025

MotoGP

Cowes comes alive with MotoGP entertainment

The Cowes Entertainment Precinct transforms Thompson Avenue into a hub of music and fun.

14 Oct 2025

MotoGP

Join the annual Community GP Run

The annual Community GP Run travels to Phillip Island from Caldermeade Farm on Saturday October 18, departing at 11am.

14 Oct 2025

News

Remember Gil from Cop Shop? He lives here now

Gil, who has lived on Phillip Island for the past seven years, is one of the gems of Australian small screen.

14 Oct 2025

News

Smiths Beach power boosted

Pole top battery installed at Smiths Beach includes two pole-mounted cabinets with a 40kVA/85kWh battery storage system.

14 Oct 2025

News

Thousands raised at trivia fundraiser

The Growing Cambodia Trivial Night held at Berninneit raised over $28,000.

14 Oct 2025

News

Emergency resilience in focus

Launch of the Bass Coast Emergency Management Dashboard, and Energy Resilient Community Hubs network

14 Oct 2025

News

CFA fire station open day

Hundreds of locals attended the Country Fire Authority open day.

14 Oct 2025