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Better view at Penguin Parade

An upgrade to the Penguin Parade includes a new accessible boardwalk and penguin viewing stands.

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02 Oct 2024
The Island Magazine

Snippets from The Island - Sounds like trouble

The bark of Australian fur seals, is just like a foghorn. But is the sound of humans, specifically the noise from boats and other watercraft, hurting our seal population?

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05 Apr 2023
The Island Magazine

Snippets from The Island - Aiming for the superstars

You don’t exactly think lights, action, cameras when your work involves trekking through the dunes, weighing penguins and getting covered in penguin poo, but scientist Paula Wasiak is about to take her passion into the spotlight.

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05 Apr 2023
The Island Magazine

Snippets from The Island - Outback Experience

When retired teacher Diane McAskill and her husband Paul broke down at Julia Creek in Queensland on a road trip to the Northern Territory, she never thought she’d be returning to the tiny town.

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05 Apr 2023
The Island Magazine

Snippets from The Island - A rare bird is Gary

There are people who love birds: identifying species or enjoying birdsong. And then there’s San Remo’s Gary Matthews, who goes above and beyond in his dedication to feathered friends.

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05 Apr 2023
The Island Magazine

Snippets from The Island - Walking her talk

Tracey Smythe runs Millowl Walking Facebook page, which she dedicates to celebrating her love for the beauty of Phillip Island.

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05 Apr 2023
The Island Magazine

Snippets from The Island - Local Legend - Ron Day

If you can judge a person by the way they treat animals, then Ron Day gets a five star rating.

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05 Apr 2023
The Island Magazine

Snippets from The Island - Not too many chefs in this kitchen

There was a TV food show a few years ago where celebrity chefs were given random ingredients from which they had to make a fancy, fast meal. Janet Snashall-Woodhams, from Cape Woolamai, knows the scenario well. Janet is one of four volunteer cooking...

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05 Apr 2023
The Island Magazine

Snippets from The Island - Keeping your cool

Giving a whole new meaning to “taking the plunge”, the cold waters of Phillip Island have been life-changing for Surf Beach’s Holly Shipton.

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05 Apr 2023
The Island Magazine

Snippets from The Island - Sailing through life

As a professional sailor around the globe, Frank O’Leary of Cowes has one of the best jobs on the planet. Or does he?

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05 Apr 2023
The Island Magazine

Snippets from the Island - Anna Carson, Seabrae Photos

A mother of two who works full time, Anna Carson says it’s not always easy to pursue her photography passion.

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16 Feb 2023
The Island Magazine

Skateboarder’s roll of honour

In the world of skateboarding Ricky Glaser is a legend.

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15 Feb 2023
The Island Magazine

Mad about MotoGP

Kirri and Andrew are MotoGP devotees.

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15 Feb 2023
The Island Magazine

Local Legend - Peter Dann

Dr Peter Dann is synonymous with penguins and his retirement in June marked the end of an era.

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15 Feb 2023
The Island Magazine

Diving in, deeply

Kade Mills has dived all along the east coast of Australia, but says the waters surrounding Phillip Island are among his favourites.

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15 Feb 2023
The Island Magazine

Balancing act

Whether she’s paddling out in the surf or her feet are firmly on dry ground, life is a balancing act, says Jess Laing.

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15 Feb 2023
The Island Magazine

Dinosaur delights for local author

The last three years of the pandemic have been strange for everyone says author Chris Flynn. But at least he’s had a dinosaur to keep him company!

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15 Feb 2023
The Island Magazine

Mother Earth

The life of a much-loved island resident is celebrated in a mural in Cowes.

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14 Sep 2022
The Island Magazine

A growing community

Tucked away in Wimbledon Heights is a gardener’s paradise.

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14 Sep 2022