Council Shire divests away from fossil fuels Bass Coast Shire Council will divest funds from banks that support fossil fuel projects. by . Published January 03, 2024 Link copied! Copy failed! The council earlier this year upgraded its car fleet to electric cars. Councillors have now voted to divest funds from "dirty money". Updated September 04, 2025 2:40 pm | 5 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!