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Football, bike riders secure small win

In final budget the sporting reserve has been given $440,000.

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24 Jun 2025
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Bang for the buck: fireworks to stay, for now

Council review included a survey, environmental impact assessment, and analysis of attendance data.

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24 Jun 2025
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“Maintain the rage” at new state tax

Councillors join calls for State Government to ditch unpopular Emergency Services Volunteers Fund.

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24 Jun 2025
Crime

Crime keeps creeping up

Latest report from Crime Statistics Agency shows crime figures continue to climb in Bass Coast.

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24 Jun 2025
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Health

Questions about new network makeup

Interim CEO for Bass Coast Health (BCH), Simone Alexander greeted Health Minister Mary Anne Thomas when she visited the new Urgent Care Centre in Cowes.

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9 hours ago

Upcoming Events

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
06 July
Events

NAIDOC celebration on Millowl

Bass Coast Reconciliation Network is working to Close the Gap across the region and is excited to announce the first Ngangga on Phillip Island. The free event will celebrate NAIDOC Week on July 6 and will see First Nations-owned stallholders...

Sunday, 06th July 2025
12:00pm - 7:00pm
12:00pm - NAIDOC celebration
NAIDOC celebration
06 July
Events

Ngangga Festival to celebrate NAIDOC

Bass Coast Reconciliation Network is excited to announce the very first Ngangga on Milawul (Phillip Island)

Sunday, 06th July 2025
12:00pm - 5:00pm
12:00pm - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
11 July - 13 July
Events

Phillip Island Whale Festival

The Phillip Island Whale Festival is a weekend of events and workshops celebrating the annual whale migration. Events include: Whale watching cruises Presentations by the Dolphin Research Institute Art show (plus paint & sip sessions) at Clay...

Friday, 11th July 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
10:00am - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre - Festival Hub
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre - Festival Hub
Local News

Planned power outage for island - July 2

AusNet advises power outages in Cowes, Rhyll and Ventnor on Wednesday, July 2, between 8.30am and 4.30pm.

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9 hours ago
Fundraiser

Jack puts best foot forward for Free 3D Hands

Jack Montgomery hopes to raise $4000 running 110km around Phillip Island.

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24 Jun 2025
Health

Incontinence need not rule your life

Bass Coast Health (BCH) is fortunate to have the services of skilled Continence Clinical Nurse Consultants who work with consumers to reduce the impact that incontinence has on their daily living.

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12 hours ago
Mayor's Message

Mayor’s Message

Mayor’s Message By Cr Rochelle Halstead

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12 hours ago

Upcoming Events

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
06 July
Events

NAIDOC celebration on Millowl

Bass Coast Reconciliation Network is working to Close the Gap across the region and is excited to announce the first Ngangga on Phillip Island. The free event will celebrate NAIDOC Week on July 6 and will see First Nations-owned stallholders...

Sunday, 06th July 2025
12:00pm - 7:00pm
12:00pm - NAIDOC celebration
NAIDOC celebration
06 July
Events

Ngangga Festival to celebrate NAIDOC

Bass Coast Reconciliation Network is excited to announce the very first Ngangga on Milawul (Phillip Island)

Sunday, 06th July 2025
12:00pm - 5:00pm
12:00pm - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
11 July - 13 July
Events

Phillip Island Whale Festival

The Phillip Island Whale Festival is a weekend of events and workshops celebrating the annual whale migration. Events include: Whale watching cruises Presentations by the Dolphin Research Institute Art show (plus paint & sip sessions) at Clay...

Friday, 11th July 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
10:00am - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre - Festival Hub
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre - Festival Hub
Sport
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Football

R.11 Seniors v CORA LYNN 2025

The Seniors bounced back from last week’s loss, with a powerful performance, storming past Cora Lynn with a 45-point win in front of a home crowd.

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25 Jun 2025
Football

R.11 Reserves v CORA LYNN 2025

The Reserves faced a tough battle this week, going down to a strong Cora Lynn outfit by 28 points.

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25 Jun 2025
Football

R.11 u18s v CORA LYNN 2025

The Phillip Island Thirds delivered a commanding performance in Round 11, dismantling Cora Lynn with a 102-point win at the Kennel.

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25 Jun 2025
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Football

R.11 u18s v CORA LYNN 2025

The Phillip Island Thirds delivered a commanding performance in Round 11, dismantling Cora Lynn with a 102-point win at the Kennel.

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25 Jun 2025
Football

R.11 Seniors v CORA LYNN 2025

The Seniors bounced back from last week’s loss, with a powerful performance, storming past Cora Lynn with a 45-point win in front of a home crowd.

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25 Jun 2025
News

RSL Community grants presented

Nine local organisations were presented with cheques by the Phillip Island RSL (PIRSL) at an afternoon tea held last week to celebrate the RSL community grant program. A total of $33,895 was presented to the volunteer organisations. PIRSL president...

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18 Jun 2025
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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
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