News Grave debt concerns Council's financial performance for the past quarter shows a forecast $4.8 million deficit. by . Published June 03, 2025 Link copied! Copy failed! The transfer of the San Remo and Wonthaggi cemeteries out of Bass Coast Shire Council hands and to the Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust has helped thrust council into further debt. Updated September 03, 2025 7:20 pm | 2 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!