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Island ready as Schoolies arrive

Police have extra resources to ensure community safety.

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26 Nov 2024
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Election

Deb Leonard launches campaign for Monash

In 2022 Deb picked up 10.98 per cent of the vote, on back of “three-month whirlwind campaign”.

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26 Nov 2024
News

Residents demand demolition of carpark, ramp

About 100 “angry” Rhyll residents attended a community meeting on the weekend.

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26 Nov 2024
Council

Halstead cruises in as mayor, unopposed

Cr Rochelle Halstead is Bass Coast Shire Council’s new mayor after an uncontested vote.

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26 Nov 2024
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Tourism

Summer at the Nature Parks

Explore the island this summer at the Phillip Island Nature Parks.

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29 Nov 2024

Upcoming Events

26 October - 08 December
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A deep dive into nature

San Remo based underwater photographer Matt Bagley is holding an exhibition at Berninneit later this year. Matt has won international awards for his underwater and environmental photography, and was featured in the first edition of The Island...

Saturday, 26th October 2024
9:00am - 4:00pm
9:00am - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
05 December
Events

Deb Leonard: Meet the Candidate coffee catch up

Thursday, December 5 10am - 11am Island Whole Foods, Cowes

Thursday, 05th December 2024
10:00am - 11:00am
10:00am - Island Whole Foods
Island Whole Foods
08 December
Events

Local Flavours Showcase

The free event, which runs from 11am until 4pm, offers tastings, cooking demonstrations, and the chance to meet producers.

Sunday, 08th December 2024
11:00am - 4:00pm
11:00am - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
08 December
Events

Phillip Island Toy Run

Sunday December 8, 11am to 5pm, the third Annual Phillip Island Toy Run will be held. Local proprietors Samantha and Jason Hampstead, of Dead4Eva tattoo shop in Cowes, are the masterminds behind the toy run, which is for families who would otherwise...

Sunday, 08th December 2024
11:00am - 5:00pm
11:00am - Caldermeade Farm to Cowes
Caldermeade Farm to Cowes
Environment

New Chair and directors for Western Port Biosphere

The Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Foundation has appointed Geoff Brooks as Chair.

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29 Nov 2024
Music

Phillip Island Jazz supports students

Phillip Island Jazz is proud to acknowledge the commitment of music students of Bass Coast College and Newhaven College.

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29 Nov 2024
Environment

Landcare art prize

The inaugural Landcare Art Prize showcased the best of the best in art in many forms.

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28 Nov 2024
Education

New member for Newhaven College Board

Newhaven College has welcomed new board member Damien McKenna, a principal lawyer of Duffy & Simon.

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28 Nov 2024

Upcoming Events

26 October - 08 December
Events

A deep dive into nature

San Remo based underwater photographer Matt Bagley is holding an exhibition at Berninneit later this year. Matt has won international awards for his underwater and environmental photography, and was featured in the first edition of The Island...

Saturday, 26th October 2024
9:00am - 4:00pm
9:00am - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
05 December
Events

Deb Leonard: Meet the Candidate coffee catch up

Thursday, December 5 10am - 11am Island Whole Foods, Cowes

Thursday, 05th December 2024
10:00am - 11:00am
10:00am - Island Whole Foods
Island Whole Foods
08 December
Events

Local Flavours Showcase

The free event, which runs from 11am until 4pm, offers tastings, cooking demonstrations, and the chance to meet producers.

Sunday, 08th December 2024
11:00am - 4:00pm
11:00am - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
08 December
Events

Phillip Island Toy Run

Sunday December 8, 11am to 5pm, the third Annual Phillip Island Toy Run will be held. Local proprietors Samantha and Jason Hampstead, of Dead4Eva tattoo shop in Cowes, are the masterminds behind the toy run, which is for families who would otherwise...

Sunday, 08th December 2024
11:00am - 5:00pm
11:00am - Caldermeade Farm to Cowes
Caldermeade Farm to Cowes
Sport
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Cricket

Sharks battle in hot conditions

Island Sharks cricket results - A Grade, B1 and C2.

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26 Nov 2024
Tennis

Club championship awarded

The Phillip Island Tennis Club held it’s 2024 Junior and Senior Club Championships on Sunday November 17.

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26 Nov 2024
Swimming

SGB goes the distance in busy weekend

SGB members worked hard last weekend, chasing times for the upcoming State Championships.

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26 Nov 2024
Photos
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Photos

Happy Halloween!

Ghosts and ghouls, angels and devils, vampires, dinosaurs and even superheroes took to the streets as the island dressed up for Halloween.

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06 Nov 2024
MotoGP

Mick Doohan leads 500 fans to Phillip Island circuit

Eager MotoGP fans came together to ride alongside some of the world’s best riders for the Homecoming Ride.

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24 Oct 2024
MotoGP

MotoGP 2024 - action from the track

Photos from the track, MotoGP 2024

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24 Oct 2024
Videos
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Videos

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
Videos

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