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Pushing the envelope

Burnsie, the Rhyll gardener has grown tomatoes over the past eight or nine years.

21 Feb 2024

Community

Cowes pensioner wins green gong

A disabled pensioner has won a Victorian Government competition for his Cowes garden. In late April, Wayne Clarke, who is in a wheelchair following a leg amputation, won the state-wide Victoria in Bloom competition, run by the Department of Housing...

17 May 2022

News

Building a bigger Bushbank

Give or take a few metres, James Anderson has a very narrow area of expertise. “I’m a specialist of about 1km of the coastline,” says James, the nursery coordinator of the Barb Martin Bushbank. That 1km stretches to both land and sea. On the...

10 May 2022

News

Victorian real estate market closes 2021 on a high

The median house price in regional Victoria has recorded its largest annual increase since 2001, according to data from Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s December quarter report.

07 Apr 2022

Home & Garden

That’s one hearty tomato!

Mario Crisafulli has again claimed his title as the king of local tomato growers

17 Mar 2022

News

Permaculture paradise proves popular

Little Rooks Farm in Ventnor was one of 15 edible gardens that welcomed several hundred visitors for last weekend’s inaugural Bass Coast Edible Gardens event, organised by Bass Coast Adult Learning Centre (BCAL).

25 Feb 2022

News

Multi-million-dollar real estate records tumble

Two new records have been set for real estate sales on Phillip Island in the past month.

08 Feb 2022

Home & Garden

Beachfront beauty

Very seldom does a foreshore property - offering nearly half an acre of land - come on the market in this coveted position.

08 Jan 2022

Home & Garden

Superb townhouse with glorious bay views

Located in the heart of Cowes - less than 130m to the beach – this townhouse at 1/7 Walpole Street, Cowes, offers glorious views of the north-facing Cowes beach.

09 Jan 2022

News

A blooming delight

The final Rhyll Garden of the Month for 2021 has been announced.

10 Jan 2022

Home & Garden

New funding to reduce energy use

Low-income homes in Bass Coast will be able to reduce their energy costs with a $25,800 new State Government initiative.

07 Jan 2022

Home & Garden

Jewel at the heart of Cowes

The Ellis Arcade on Thompson Avenue is the jewel in the centre of Cowes. This huge commercial freehold is up for sale through Alex Scott and staff Phillip Island.

07 Jan 2022

Entertainment

A blooming delight

The final Rhyll Garden of the Month for 2021 has been announced.

05 Jan 2022

News

San Remo surges – with record increase in house prices

A new real estate report is again touting Bass Coast as the new Byron Bay, but it’s San Remo in the spotlight.

07 Dec 2021

Community Contributor

Downsizing specialist’s downsizing pain

As a downsizing specialist, you would expect my own downsizing move would go smoothly. Hell no!

Mary J Harnan

01 Dec 2021

Entertainment

Island home stars in Renovate or Build

Former Block Contestants Jesse and Mel helped a Phillip Island family decide if they should renovate or rebuild.

23 Nov 2021

Home & Garden

Snake warning to pet owners

Pet owners have been warned to be vigilant for snakes after reports of dogs and cats rushed to the vet after being bitten.

12 Oct 2021

Entertainment

Rhyll’s September garden winner

The Association is delighted to announce the winner is Mary-Anne and Charlie Schroder’s garden at 56 Lock Road, Rhyll

05 Oct 2021

News

Real estate welcomes restrictions easing

Local estate agent, Greg Price from Alex Scott and Staff in Cowes said his team was very pleased to be back at work.

28 Sep 2021