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A Marine Mili series: The oceans filter feeders

Fan worms are a species of marine worm which are particularly abundant in Victoria.

Mili Janjic

6 hours ago

News

Council briefs: October 2025 meeting

Brief items for the October council meeting agenda.

28 Oct 2025

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.

28 Oct 2025

News

Reduced speed limits: improve safety for cyclists, pedestrians

Study: Reducing residential speed limits from 50km/hr to 30km/hr would significantly boost bicycle riding safety.

28 Oct 2025

Special Charge Scheme

Another special charge approved

Special charge scheme on Links Street, Surf Beach, to go ahead, after 42 per cent of residents supported it.

28 Oct 2025

Tourism

Whale Festival in running for award

To be named as a finalist, meant the festival entry scored over 70 per cent of the judging criteria.

28 Oct 2025

News

Borrowings remain high, expenses climb, income drops

Snapshot of news from the 2024/2025 Bass Coast Shire Council Annual Report.

28 Oct 2025

Council

More focus on anti- vaping and gambling

Awareness of gambling harm, anti-vaping initiatives are among new additions to final plans endorsed by council.

28 Oct 2025

News

Neighbourhood Policing Forum

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

28 Oct 2025

News

More rangers, more hours, so dog owners “do the right thing”

Councillors at the October meeting voted in support of final Domestic Animal Management Plan 2025-2029.

28 Oct 2025

News

The Island wins back-to-back awards

The magazine won Best Special Publication for Victoria and nationally at the Country Press Awards.

28 Oct 2025

News

Cypress tree to be removed, replanted

Tree will be removed to make way for development in the current main street overhaul.

28 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

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

Opinion

Opinion: Aquatic call for action

The Phillip Island Aquatic Centre Fund Inc outlines its stance on current council decision.

21 Oct 2025

News

Keep the pool “fight alive”

The community group that has lobbied for decades for pool say they will continue to fight.

21 Oct 2025

News

Phillip Island pool: a potted history

A 1994 a State Government funded feasibility study supported the establishment of a pool on Phillip Island

21 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

Council

Not budging: financial plan unchanged after consultation

Residents challenged budget priorities, calling for redirection of funding in final Long Term Financial Plan.

21 Oct 2025