Planning DAL finally released: Newhaven to expand Draft Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a 50-year plan to manage future growth while preserving the environment. . 04 Jun 2025
Breaking News Cowes Fisheries won’t close; staff future uncertain In a major victory, Cowes Fisheries office will remain open following a three-month campaign to save it. . 21 May 2025
News Hotel developer goes to VCAT Plans for $2.5 million, triple-storey hotel in Cowes was rejected by Bass Coast Shire councillors earlier this year. . 27 May 2025
Planning New Cowes medical centre refused Objections by 23 nearby residents persuaded councillors to reject application for $3.2 million clinic. . 03 Jun 2025
Planning DAL finally released: Newhaven to expand Draft Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a 50-year plan to manage future growth while preserving the environment. . 04 Jun 2025
News Swapping kennels: Zac heads to Western Bulldogs Keeping his colours red, white and blue, local footballer Zac Walker recruited to AFL’s Western Bulldogs. . 03 Jun 2025
Agriculture Unofficial drought, as water restrictions on the table Autumn was driest recorded on Phillip Island, while farmers report driest weather conditions in a century. . 03 Jun 2025
Council Parking debate: more or less cars More parking may be made available on council-owned land to ease the parking squeeze. . 03 Jun 2025
Breaking News Cowes Fisheries won’t close; staff future uncertain In a major victory, Cowes Fisheries office will remain open following a three-month campaign to save it. . 21 May 2025
News Hotel developer goes to VCAT Plans for $2.5 million, triple-storey hotel in Cowes was rejected by Bass Coast Shire councillors earlier this year. . 27 May 2025
Planning New Cowes medical centre refused Objections by 23 nearby residents persuaded councillors to reject application for $3.2 million clinic. . 03 Jun 2025
Planning DAL finally released: Newhaven to expand Draft Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a 50-year plan to manage future growth while preserving the environment. . 04 Jun 2025
Roads Research shows young drivers most likely to speed Young drivers are being urged to slow down . 19 hours ago
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
08 June Events The Big Freeze - San Remo Hotel The Big Freeze is back at the San Remo Hotel on Sunday June 8, raising money to help fight Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The fun kicks off at 12pm and includes the infamous ice bath dunk tank, as well as great prizes to be won, a sausage sizzle and... Sunday, 08th June 2025 12:00pm - 6:00pm 12:00pm - San Remo Hotel San Remo Hotel
14 June Events Yawa (Long Journey) - Berninneit A special ceremony on Saturday June 14 to unveil the new public artwork by renowned artist Maree Clarke. Saturday, 14th June 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm 2:00pm - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
19 June Events Western Port proposed wind turbine construction hub A community meeting in Cowes on June 19 at Berninneit Thursday, 19th June 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm 6:00pm - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Health Volunteers rewarded by Bass Coast Health During National Volunteer Week, Bass Coast Health (BCH) paid tribute to the 134 active volunteers . 20 hours ago
Arts From Shaw to shore Artist Kate Shaw, who splits her time between Collingwood and her Smiths Beach studio, is in the running for the inaugural Sorrento Art Prize. Mili Janjic 22 hours ago
Education Newhaven College Reconciliation Week walk Newhaven College students, staff and parents gathered once again to walk two laps of the school oval in a show of solidarity and respect for First Nations Peoples. . 06 Jun 2025
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
08 June Events The Big Freeze - San Remo Hotel The Big Freeze is back at the San Remo Hotel on Sunday June 8, raising money to help fight Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The fun kicks off at 12pm and includes the infamous ice bath dunk tank, as well as great prizes to be won, a sausage sizzle and... Sunday, 08th June 2025 12:00pm - 6:00pm 12:00pm - San Remo Hotel San Remo Hotel
14 June Events Yawa (Long Journey) - Berninneit A special ceremony on Saturday June 14 to unveil the new public artwork by renowned artist Maree Clarke. Saturday, 14th June 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm 2:00pm - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
19 June Events Western Port proposed wind turbine construction hub A community meeting in Cowes on June 19 at Berninneit Thursday, 19th June 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm 6:00pm - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
News Swapping kennels: Zac heads to Western Bulldogs Keeping his colours red, white and blue, local footballer Zac Walker recruited to AFL’s Western Bulldogs. . 03 Jun 2025
Football Seniors dominate against Dalyston R.8 Seniors v DALYSTON 2025 Phillip Island Football Club 03 Jun 2025
Football A fantastic reward for hard work - U18s R.8 u18s v DALYSTON 2025 Phillip Island Football Club 03 Jun 2025
Football Seniors dominate against Dalyston R.8 Seniors v DALYSTON 2025 Phillip Island Football Club 03 Jun 2025
Football A fantastic reward for hard work - U18s R.8 u18s v DALYSTON 2025 Phillip Island Football Club 03 Jun 2025
Football Reserves put on a show R.8 Reserves v DALYSTON 2025 Phillip Island Football Club 03 Jun 2025
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... . 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... . 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 . 04 Jun 2021