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Moderate budget, but there’s still wallet pain

A 4.3 per cent increase in Bass Coast Shire rates with average rate bill rising to about $1676.

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23 Apr 2024
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Traffic congestion needs solutions: councillor

Driver frustrations at “inadequate” carparking remain an urgent issue says Cr Bauer.

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23 Apr 2024
Council

Road policy shake up

Council considering several important changes in latest review of roads and drainage policy.

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23 Apr 2024
Wildlife

New endangered species to be released across island

Nature Parks threatened species report, is an update of the 2018 report, which promoted the island as an “ark”.

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23 Apr 2024
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Workshops to support Gippsland farmers

Farmers wanting to be better equipped to manage the impacts of a changing climate can register for upcoming Farm Business Resilience Program workshops.

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26 Apr 2024

Upcoming Events

16 March - 31 May
Events

Pyramid Rock Gallery Art Exhibition

A contemporary art exhibition influenced by place, by time spent on Phillip Island and Bass Coast. A myriad of patterns in the landscape juxtapose industry and tourism. Abstracted forms of nature interweave farming, wildlife and a diverse community

Saturday, 16th March 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am - Exhibition at Pyramid Rock Gallery
Exhibition at Pyramid Rock Gallery
13 April - 26 May
Events

Lindy Yeates - My Island Home exhibition

Printmaker and artist Lindy Yeates solo art exhibition at the Berninneit Art Gallery.

Saturday, 13th April 2024
10:00am - 3:00pm
10:00am - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
30 April
Events

Council - Draft Budget - consultation sessions - Cowes

Draft budget consultation session.

Tuesday, 30th April 2024
11:00am - 2:00pm
11:00am - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
01 May
Events

Candlelight Vigil - Change for Sam

Change for Sam hosts a Candlelight Vigil on Wednesday May 1, at 6.30pm at the Jetty Triangle in Cowes.

Wednesday, 01st May 2024
6:30pm - 7:30pm
6:30pm - Cowes Jetty Triangle
Cowes Jetty Triangle
Health & Wellbeing

New service for stroke care

A new service will enable more people who have experienced a stroke to receive rehabilitation care at BCH.

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26 Apr 2024
News

Shortstack

A round up of news, views and opportunities.

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26 Apr 2024
Business

New face at Business Network

Phillip Island Business Network has welcomed a new marketing and administration officer Kelsey McFadzean.

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26 Apr 2024
News

Join in World Labyrinth Day

The San Remo Labyrinth Walk, is part of the 16th annual World Labyrinth Day walk.

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26 Apr 2024

Upcoming Events

16 March - 31 May
Events

Pyramid Rock Gallery Art Exhibition

A contemporary art exhibition influenced by place, by time spent on Phillip Island and Bass Coast. A myriad of patterns in the landscape juxtapose industry and tourism. Abstracted forms of nature interweave farming, wildlife and a diverse community

Saturday, 16th March 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am - Exhibition at Pyramid Rock Gallery
Exhibition at Pyramid Rock Gallery
13 April - 26 May
Events

Lindy Yeates - My Island Home exhibition

Printmaker and artist Lindy Yeates solo art exhibition at the Berninneit Art Gallery.

Saturday, 13th April 2024
10:00am - 3:00pm
10:00am - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
30 April
Events

Council - Draft Budget - consultation sessions - Cowes

Draft budget consultation session.

Tuesday, 30th April 2024
11:00am - 2:00pm
11:00am - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
01 May
Events

Candlelight Vigil - Change for Sam

Change for Sam hosts a Candlelight Vigil on Wednesday May 1, at 6.30pm at the Jetty Triangle in Cowes.

Wednesday, 01st May 2024
6:30pm - 7:30pm
6:30pm - Cowes Jetty Triangle
Cowes Jetty Triangle
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Football

Junior footy season underway

Junior football reports and photos from the opening round of the season.

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23 Apr 2024
Soccer

Breakers Women kick off season with a win

The 2024 soccer season kicked off its first game on the island with a 1-0 win for the women’s team.

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23 Apr 2024
Football

Bulldogs find their bite

Scores: Phillip Island: 4.0.24, 7.4.46, 10.6.66, 12.7.79. Cora Lynn: 3.2.20, 4.4.28, 9.6.60, 12.7.79.

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23 Apr 2024
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Football

Junior footy season underway

Junior football reports and photos from the opening round of the season.

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23 Apr 2024
Netball

Additional netball photos from last weekend’s Cora Lynn clash

Photos of the island’s girls across last weekend’s matches against Cora Lynn.

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23 Apr 2024
Football

Bulldogs find their bite

Scores: Phillip Island: 4.0.24, 7.4.46, 10.6.66, 12.7.79. Cora Lynn: 3.2.20, 4.4.28, 9.6.60, 12.7.79.

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23 Apr 2024
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Bees swarm Cape Woolamai home

“Bees will swarm in the outdoors within a couple of hundred metres of a hive. From that swarm they will send out scouts to find somewhere to move to live.” To learn more about local swarms, read last year’s informative interview with Phillip...

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28 Sep 2021
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We’re vaccinated, are you?

WE’RE VACCINATED, ARE YOU? The Covid-19 vaccine is our best shot at keeping us all safe. So we’ve teamed up with our mates at the Advertiser to encourage everyone to get the jab. Join our vaccination heroes and get the jab to protect you, your...

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06 Sep 2021
News

Cowes jetty update

Work on the Cowes jetty is proceeding as part of upgrade that started last year to improve safety and accessibility of the pier. The jetty remains open while work proceeds. However there may be slightly restricted access to some areas, at times

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04 Jun 2021