Local News

Wildlife

Take flight with the 2025 Aussie Bird Count: October 20–26

National celebration of our diverse birdlife, in its 12th year, with registrations now open.

11 Sep 2025

Health

Make wellbeing a priority this R U OK? Day

Thursday September 11 is R U OK? Day.

11 Sep 2025

Environment

A bright idea for “astrotourism”

Phillip Island conservationists have joined a national call for the Federal Government to limit light pollution.

10 Sep 2025

Local News

Shortstack: grants, survey, competitions

Gippsland Health Awards, election survey, art competition.

10 Sep 2025

Environment

Wind hub EES open for feedback

Further community consultation on Western Port’s proposed wind turbine hub is currently open.

09 Sep 2025

Entertainment

Special launch for local muso

FERGS (aka Chris Ferguson), is showcasing new solo project at Archies Creek Hotel on September 14, from 2pm.

09 Sep 2025

News

Big names backs new documentary

Andrew Furphy is supporting a new documentary, “Western Port Down Under”, showcasing what lies beneath our oceans.

09 Sep 2025

Environment

“I’m waiting for a bomb to hit”: bee crisis

Phillip Island’s commercial apiarist has warned varroa mite, will inevitably impact local bee populations,

09 Sep 2025

News

Neighbourhood batteries – what are they all about?

Mondo addresses community concerns about neighbourhood batteries.

09 Sep 2025

News

What’s happening with Newhaven’s jetty

Supporters of the Newhaven jetty wants clarification on the jetty’s future.

09 Sep 2025

News

Amid the drought, farmer support event

AgMind Australia hosting free Shed Talk workshop at Surf Beach on September 17.

09 Sep 2025

News

Fred gets the Father’s Day prize

Shaz Martello-Howard won her “best mate”, father Fred, the prize pack.

09 Sep 2025

MotoGP

MotoGP needs to revive to survive

Former president of MRAA Damien Codognotto spoke to the Advertiser about his concerns for future events

09 Sep 2025

News

Under new ownership, future MotoGP now being negotiated

Negotiations to secure the MotoGP at Phillip Island beyond the 2026 event are underway.

09 Sep 2025

Planning

Social housing construction set to start

Housing on road reserve between Roydon Road and Wyndham Avenue will go ahead later this year.

09 Sep 2025

News

$25,000 from reused bottles raised for charities

Money raised from the Container Deposit Scheme.

09 Sep 2025

News

Interested in finding out more about foster care?

This Foster Care Week, September 14 to 20, consider becoming a foster carer.

09 Sep 2025

News

Foster care enriching lives

Local foster carers David and Rosemarie Foulkes urge anyone considering foster care to look into it.

09 Sep 2025

Community Contributor

A Marine Mili series: Zebras of the sea

These inquisitive fish are easy to recognise due to their distinguishing features.

Mili Janjic

05 Sep 2025