Health & Wellbeing Ticks leave locals scratching their heads For decades, tick bites have been unheard of on Phillip Island. by . Published January 21, 2025 Link copied! Copy failed! Distribution map of the Australian paralysis tick. Bass Coast Health said they had no record of tick presentations in the region. Updated September 03, 2025 11:29 pm | 6 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!