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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.

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04 Jun 2025
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Swapping kennels: Zac heads to Western Bulldogs

Keeping his colours red, white and blue, local footballer Zac Walker recruited to AFL’s Western Bulldogs.

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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.

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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.

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03 Jun 2025
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Research shows young drivers most likely to speed

Young drivers are being urged to slow down

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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
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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

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20 hours ago
News

Mayor’s Message

By Cr Rochelle Halstead

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21 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.

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06 Jun 2025

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
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
Sport
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Swapping kennels: Zac heads to Western Bulldogs

Keeping his colours red, white and blue, local footballer Zac Walker recruited to AFL’s Western Bulldogs.

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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
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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
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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
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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