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It’s time to vote

Pre-polling now open at Phillip Island Masonic Hall in Cowes, with nine candidates registered for the seat of Monash.

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23 Apr 2025
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“Outrage”, “disappointment” at funding fail for sport

Sporting clubs, councillors slam budget for failing to fund future sporting facilities for Phillip Island.

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23 Apr 2025
News

Yet more illegal seafood poaching off Phillip Island

Cowes Fisheries officers again nab illegal abalone poachers in major seizure at Pyramid Rock.

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23 Apr 2025
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Tragedy strikes at Punchbowl rocks ... again

One woman could not be revived and search continues for man swept off the rocks.

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23 Apr 2025
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Election

One Gippsland pitches for prosperity

One Gippsland is calling on the political parties to put Gippsland front and centre.

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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 April - 25 April
Events

Alison Lester: Are We There Yet?

“Are We There Yet?”, an exhibition by Alison Lester is currently on show at the art gallery at Berninneit in Cowes. The exhibition from the much-loved, award-winning author and illustrator includes the original illustrations from her 2004 book “Are...

Tuesday, 08th April 2025
9:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
24 April - 27 April
Events

Bass Coast Shorts film festival

The third Bass Coast Shorts film festival returns on the Anzac Day weekend, showcasing the talents of local film makers. There are four separate screenings at Berninneit, as well as at the Archies Creek Hotel. Bass Coast Shorts is...

Thursday, 24th April 2025
7:00pm - 5:00pm
7:00pm - Bass Coast Shorts film festival on Anzac Day weekend
Bass Coast Shorts film festival on Anzac Day weekend
25 April
Events

Cowes ANZAC Day events

6am - Dawn Service, Cowes Cenotaph 7am - Gunfire Breakfast at RSL (free for veterans) 10.30am - Meet at St Phillip’s Anglican Church 10.40am - March from St Phillip’s Anglican Church to Cowes Cenotaph 11am - Service, Cowes Cenotaph 12pm - Carvery...

Friday, 25th April 2025
6:00am - 1:00pm
6:00am - ANZAC Day Cowes - Bass Coast Remembers
ANZAC Day Cowes - Bass Coast Remembers
Election

Federal election information

Coverage of candidates in the upcoming election.

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13 Feb 2025
Tourism

Getting closer to nature

The Penguin Parade is bringing tourists even closer to the incredible beach waddling spectacle with a range of new eco-experiences.

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5 hours ago
Community

Make a real difference this winter

The Bass Coast Winter Shelter is preparing to open its doors and your help is needed.

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6 hours ago
Education

Newhaven College Scholarships for 2026

Newhaven College is proud to announce three scholarship opportunities for 2026.

Alia Schonberg
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
08 April - 25 April
Events

Alison Lester: Are We There Yet?

“Are We There Yet?”, an exhibition by Alison Lester is currently on show at the art gallery at Berninneit in Cowes. The exhibition from the much-loved, award-winning author and illustrator includes the original illustrations from her 2004 book “Are...

Tuesday, 08th April 2025
9:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
24 April - 27 April
Events

Bass Coast Shorts film festival

The third Bass Coast Shorts film festival returns on the Anzac Day weekend, showcasing the talents of local film makers. There are four separate screenings at Berninneit, as well as at the Archies Creek Hotel. Bass Coast Shorts is...

Thursday, 24th April 2025
7:00pm - 5:00pm
7:00pm - Bass Coast Shorts film festival on Anzac Day weekend
Bass Coast Shorts film festival on Anzac Day weekend
25 April
Events

Cowes ANZAC Day events

6am - Dawn Service, Cowes Cenotaph 7am - Gunfire Breakfast at RSL (free for veterans) 10.30am - Meet at St Phillip’s Anglican Church 10.40am - March from St Phillip’s Anglican Church to Cowes Cenotaph 11am - Service, Cowes Cenotaph 12pm - Carvery...

Friday, 25th April 2025
6:00am - 1:00pm
6:00am - ANZAC Day Cowes - Bass Coast Remembers
ANZAC Day Cowes - Bass Coast Remembers
Sport
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Football

Island Seniors fall short in Easter clash

Final scores: Warragul Industrials 17.10 (112) def Phillip Island 16.10 (106).

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23 Apr 2025
Soccer

Soccer season set to start

It’s been a busy off season for the Phillip Island Breakers.

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24 Apr 2025
Football

Another big year for Junior footy

It’s shaping up to be another super-sized season for the PIFNC juniors, with over 200 kids taking part this year.

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24 Apr 2025
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Community

A massive effort by San Remo

The San Remo community has raised an incredible $57,760 for the Good Friday Appeal.

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24 Apr 2025
Community

Bumper total for Good Friday Appeal

The Phillip Island Good Friday Appeal raised $48,425, smashing last year’s effort by more than $14,000.

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24 Apr 2025
Football

Island Seniors fall short in Easter clash

Final scores: Warragul Industrials 17.10 (112) def Phillip Island 16.10 (106).

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23 Apr 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