Local News

Fundraiser

Heart bake for a great cause

On Friday, every slice of rhubarb cake sold at Anerie General means $1 raised for local food relief,

14 hours ago

Council

Briefs from July Council meeting

Cypress trees, wildlife and bridges

14 hours ago

News

San Remo food relief continues to grow

Open every Wednesday between 10am and 1.30pm at St Augustine’s on Marine Parade.

14 hours ago

News

Cowes crash at post office

Silver Hyundai crashes into a fence next to the post office.

14 hours ago

News

Mary goes to Canberra

The new Member for Monash, was sworn in as part of the 48th Parliament in Canberra last week.

14 hours ago

Fundraiser

Sore feet, but an extraordinary feat

Jack Montgomery’s 110-kilometre run raised over $26,000 for Free 3D Hands.

14 hours ago

Tourism

Lull in cruise ships visiting Phillip Island

However island has highest passenger rating satisfaction score for Australia and NZ, according to one cruise company.

14 hours ago

News

Development crane to farewell Cowes

The developers of $40 million apartment complex say it’s slated for completion in late 2025.

14 hours ago

News

Festival of Stories: Sunday session

On Day 2, MC Brian Nankervis expertly kept the crowd entertained and enthused.

14 hours ago

News

Extraordinary voices tell their stories

Hundreds treated to inspiring, thought-provoking and entertaining presentations at 2025 Festival of Stories.

14 hours ago

Entertainment

2025 Festival of Stories

The 2025 Festival of Stories is underway; there’s still time to get your tickets.

25 Jul 2025

Community Contributor

A Marine Mili Series: A local stingaree species

The Eastern Shovelnose Stingaree is a species of stingray found in our local waters.

Mili Janjic

23 Jul 2025

News

Don’t miss the Festival of Stories

This year’s Festival of Stories kicks off on Friday at 7pm. Don’t miss out!

22 Jul 2025

News

Festival of Stories 2025 presenters

A short introduction to the presenters at this year’s festival

22 Jul 2025

Environment

Teaser released for new Western Port documentary

Marine biologist, author and filmmaker Sheree Marris’ trailer for Western Port Down Under.

22 Jul 2025

News

TRPI: How to reduce your power bill

TRPI free monthly community meeting on July 26, 10am-2pm, at Cowes RSL Anzac Room.

22 Jul 2025

Council

Council proposal undermines “democratic right”

About 200 people signed a petition fighting council’s proposed changes to public question time.

22 Jul 2025

News

Are we turning into Byron ... again?

Real estate agents are asking “is Phillip Island the next Byron Bay” ...

22 Jul 2025

Environment

Summerland plan: community concerns

Feedback is coming from the community on the Summerland Peninsula masterplan.

22 Jul 2025