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New Western Port documentary set to start filming

A new documentary about Western Port is in the works.

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18 Mar 2025
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It’s not just humans; wildlife also impacting the island

Animal population is increasing and methods to stop their impact on the environment are largely failing.

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18 Mar 2025
Phillip Island & San Remo Advertiser

Businesses back CFA Good Friday Appeal

Local businesses have backed the CFA’s efforts to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital.

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18 Mar 2025
Phillip Island & San Remo Advertiser

San Remo to double in size; new infrastructure, roads, shops needed

San Remo is set for its biggest ever overhaul to make way for an almost doubling of the population.

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18 Mar 2025
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Mayor elected to state’s peak council group

Bass Coast Mayor Rochelle Halstead has been elected as the regional board director for the Municipal Association of Victoria.

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10 hours ago

Upcoming Events

17 March - 22 March
Events

Phillip Island Pro Qualifying Series (QS) 3000

The race to the 2025 World Surf League (WSL) Challenger Series (CS) for competitors in Asia Pacific.

Monday, 17th March 2025
7:00am - 4:00pm
7:00am - Woolamai Beach
Woolamai Beach
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
22 March
Events

CWA market

CWA Phillip Island Twilight have two events coming up in March, which help us celebrate CWA Victoria’s birthday - this year we turn 97. On March 22, from 8.30am, there is a market stall and devonshire teas at the Market on Church, St Philip’s on...

Saturday, 22nd March 2025
8:30am - 2:00pm
8:30am - CWA Phillip Island market
CWA Phillip Island market
23 March - 30 August
Events

Learn to Live Lightly

Are you interested in growing veggies? Do you want to learn about solar panels and home batteries? Are you trying to live a more sustainable life? Then we’ve got something for you. Bass Coast Shire Council is excited to launch Living Lightly Bass...

Sunday, 23rd March 2025
9:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am - Learn to Live Lightly events on Phillip Island
Learn to Live Lightly events on Phillip Island
Election

Federal election information

Coverage of candidates in the upcoming election.

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13 Feb 2025
Summer Safety

Summer safety tips

For anyone visiting our beaches, it is important to understand local conditions and only swim between the flags at a patrolled beach.

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22 Jan 2025
Council

Mayor’s message

By Cr Rochelle Halstead.

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13 hours ago
Election

Leonard releases climate policy

Deb Leonard, unveiled her climate and environment policy on Sunday to 100 supporters in Wonthaggi.

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16 hours ago

Upcoming Events

17 March - 22 March
Events

Phillip Island Pro Qualifying Series (QS) 3000

The race to the 2025 World Surf League (WSL) Challenger Series (CS) for competitors in Asia Pacific.

Monday, 17th March 2025
7:00am - 4:00pm
7:00am - Woolamai Beach
Woolamai Beach
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
22 March
Events

CWA market

CWA Phillip Island Twilight have two events coming up in March, which help us celebrate CWA Victoria’s birthday - this year we turn 97. On March 22, from 8.30am, there is a market stall and devonshire teas at the Market on Church, St Philip’s on...

Saturday, 22nd March 2025
8:30am - 2:00pm
8:30am - CWA Phillip Island market
CWA Phillip Island market
23 March - 30 August
Events

Learn to Live Lightly

Are you interested in growing veggies? Do you want to learn about solar panels and home batteries? Are you trying to live a more sustainable life? Then we’ve got something for you. Bass Coast Shire Council is excited to launch Living Lightly Bass...

Sunday, 23rd March 2025
9:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am - Learn to Live Lightly events on Phillip Island
Learn to Live Lightly events on Phillip Island
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Basketball

RIPS take on Country Championships

Phillip Island’s U16 and U18 RIPS teams recently headed to the Basketball Victoria Country Championships.

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18 Mar 2025
Swimming

SGB hold their own against Gippsland’s powerhouse clubs

SGB news.

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18 Mar 2025
Tenpin bowling

Results from the League

Tenpin league results.

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18 Mar 2025
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IWD

International Women’s Day lunch at Inverloch

Photos from the International Women’s Day lunch at the RACV Resort in Inverloch.

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12 Mar 2025
Community

Sea of green for Sanny Pub Day

The San Remo community turned out in force to celebrate the annual Sanny Pub Day on Sunday, March 2.

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05 Mar 2025
Photos

Phillip Island Health Hub Race Day photos

Photos from the Phillip Island Health Hub’s Race Day held at the Woolamai Racecourse last weekend.

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05 Mar 2025
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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