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Findings delivered for Forrest Caves mass drowning

The tragedy was the worst incidence of mass drowning in the state in nearly two decades.

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17 Dec 2024
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Council signals crackdown on parking and developers

Developers should be forced to pay up to $12,000 for each car park waived says a councillor.

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17 Dec 2024
Wildlife

Deathly summer predicted for local wildlife

Phillip Island Nature Parks has urged motorists to be on the lookout for wildlife.

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17 Dec 2024
Erosion

New councillors waste no time on erosion

Councillors vote to meet with Victorian Environment Minister to lobby for urgent funding.

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17 Dec 2024
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Local music gets a boost

Ocean Sounds Festival, The Lost Cowe and Westernport Hotel all received funding from the State Government.

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20 Dec 2024

Upcoming Events

22 December
Events

CFA Santa Run

See Santa on a firetruck as he travels the streets of Cowes on December 22.

Sunday, 22nd December 2024
11:50am - 4:00pm
11:50am - Cowes
Cowes
30 December - 01 January
Events

NYE on the Hill returns

NYE on the Hill has announced its line up for the 11th festival celebration, including Mallrat, The Dreggs and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers. For the past 10 years, the popular local festival has sold out and looks set to continue that trend, with...

Monday, 30th December 2024
12:00am - 11:00pm
12:00am - NYE on the Hill
NYE on the Hill
11 January
Events

Ocean Sounds

BIRDS OF TOKYO, BOY & BEAR, THE CAT EMPIRE AND MORE ARE COMING TO PHILLIP ISLAND

Saturday, 11th January 2025
12:00pm - 10:00pm
12:00pm - Churchill Island
Churchill Island
22 March
Events

2024/25 Victorian Open Series - Round 3

Phillip Island will host the final round of the 2024/25 Victorian Open Series, on March 22, 2025.

Saturday, 22nd March 2025
7:00am - 5:00pm
7:00am
Health & Wellbeing

Rotary mural brings joy to patients and visitors

Patients and visitors to Wonthaggi Hospital can now enjoy a bright, colourful and captivating mural in the courtyard of Kodowlinun acute ward.

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20 Dec 2024
Health & Wellbeing

Community raises $31,000 for cancer cameras

BCH has thanked the local community after it raised $31,000 for a camera for the early detection of prostate and bladder cancers.

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20 Dec 2024
News

Tis the season to be Roadwise

Police are pleading with motorists to prioritise road safety as Operation Roadwise gets underway.

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20 Dec 2024
Roads

New Kilcunda crossing opens

The upgrade to the Bass Highway at Kilcunda has been finished, complete with new pedestrian operated traffic lights.

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20 Dec 2024

Upcoming Events

22 December
Events

CFA Santa Run

See Santa on a firetruck as he travels the streets of Cowes on December 22.

Sunday, 22nd December 2024
11:50am - 4:00pm
11:50am - Cowes
Cowes
30 December - 01 January
Events

NYE on the Hill returns

NYE on the Hill has announced its line up for the 11th festival celebration, including Mallrat, The Dreggs and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers. For the past 10 years, the popular local festival has sold out and looks set to continue that trend, with...

Monday, 30th December 2024
12:00am - 11:00pm
12:00am - NYE on the Hill
NYE on the Hill
11 January
Events

Ocean Sounds

BIRDS OF TOKYO, BOY & BEAR, THE CAT EMPIRE AND MORE ARE COMING TO PHILLIP ISLAND

Saturday, 11th January 2025
12:00pm - 10:00pm
12:00pm - Churchill Island
Churchill Island
22 March
Events

2024/25 Victorian Open Series - Round 3

Phillip Island will host the final round of the 2024/25 Victorian Open Series, on March 22, 2025.

Saturday, 22nd March 2025
7:00am - 5:00pm
7:00am
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Surfing

On the waves with Disabled Surfers

The Bass Coast Disabled Surfers branch is hosting four events this summer.

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18 Dec 2024
Sport

Set sail this summer

The Cowes Yacht Club is once again running a series of events to help introduce people to the joys of sailing.

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18 Dec 2024
Sport

Australia’s toughest sailing challenge is back in 2025

Cowes Yacht Club is welcoming the 29th running of Australia’s toughest off the beach sailing endurance races.

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18 Dec 2024
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Community

Dazzling fireworks at Carols by the Bay

A dazzling fireworks display provided a colourful and exciting finale to Carols by the Bay.

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18 Dec 2024
Community

Joyous Christmas carols night

Carols by the Bay on December 10 was a resounding success.

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18 Dec 2024
Education

Cowes Primary School shines

Cowes Primary School’s end-of-year Music Concert was a spectacular celebration.

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11 Dec 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