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Halstead elected Mayor

New Mayor elected for Bass Coast Shire Council.

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20 hours ago
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A win for local news

Advertiser wins Overall Newspaper Excellence at VCPA Awards; The Island wins Best Special Publication.

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19 Nov 2024
Planning

New hotel, retailer planned for Cowes

$2.5 million, triple-storey hotel planned for Cowes, alongside large national retailer on Thompson Avenue.

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19 Nov 2024
News

Crisis averted, PICAL starts on path to renewal

PICAL committee reassure the community staff wage payments now fully compliant

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19 Nov 2024
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Wildlife

It’s a boy! New koala on Phillip Island

The newest addition to the Phillip Island Nature Parks family is an eight-month-old male joey.

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Upcoming Events

26 October - 08 December
Events

A deep dive into nature

San Remo based underwater photographer Matt Bagley is holding an exhibition at Berninneit later this year. Matt has won international awards for his underwater and environmental photography, and was featured in the first edition of The Island...

Saturday, 26th October 2024
9:00am - 4:00pm
9:00am - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
23 November - 24 November
Events

PIARC presents Island Magic

A great Weekend’s Motor Racing with the events that have made this Magic over the years.

Saturday, 23rd November 2024
8:30am - 5:00pm
8:30am - Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
29 November
Events

The Slowbrew - album launch

The soulful ensemble has just released its debut album “Saxon & The Slowbrew”

Friday, 29th November 2024
6:00pm - 10:00pm
6:00pm - Phillip Island Winery
Phillip Island Winery
30 November - 01 December
Events

Ukulele Festival

Tickets available at: www. trybooking. com/CRSZS

Saturday, 30th November 2024
10:00am - 4:01pm
10:00am - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Council

Halstead elected Mayor

New Mayor elected for Bass Coast Shire Council.

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20 hours ago
News

Yacht still high and dry

Authorities are working with the owners of a yacht after it blew ashore at Ventnor in early November.

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20 Nov 2024
Environment

Cubs and Scouts Clean Up Australia Day event

Phillip Island Cubs, Scouts and Leaders recently removed five large bags of sea spurge from the sand dunes.

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20 Nov 2024
Arts

Looking for the Tiger launched

The opening celebration of the exhibition Looking for the Tiger by Russell Kent was held on November 15.

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20 Nov 2024

Upcoming Events

26 October - 08 December
Events

A deep dive into nature

San Remo based underwater photographer Matt Bagley is holding an exhibition at Berninneit later this year. Matt has won international awards for his underwater and environmental photography, and was featured in the first edition of The Island...

Saturday, 26th October 2024
9:00am - 4:00pm
9:00am - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
23 November - 24 November
Events

PIARC presents Island Magic

A great Weekend’s Motor Racing with the events that have made this Magic over the years.

Saturday, 23rd November 2024
8:30am - 5:00pm
8:30am - Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
29 November
Events

The Slowbrew - album launch

The soulful ensemble has just released its debut album “Saxon & The Slowbrew”

Friday, 29th November 2024
6:00pm - 10:00pm
6:00pm - Phillip Island Winery
Phillip Island Winery
30 November - 01 December
Events

Ukulele Festival

Tickets available at: www. trybooking. com/CRSZS

Saturday, 30th November 2024
10:00am - 4:01pm
10:00am - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Sport
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Surfing

Junior head north for title fight

Good luck to Angus Kennedy and Evie Lutz who head to Wollongong for the Australian Junior Surfing Titles.

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20 Nov 2024
News

Summer life saving season has begun

Daily patrols now underway at Woolamai and Smiths Beach.

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19 Nov 2024
Cricket

Sharks start season strong

B1 and C1 results.

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19 Nov 2024
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Photos

Happy Halloween!

Ghosts and ghouls, angels and devils, vampires, dinosaurs and even superheroes took to the streets as the island dressed up for Halloween.

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06 Nov 2024
MotoGP

Mick Doohan leads 500 fans to Phillip Island circuit

Eager MotoGP fans came together to ride alongside some of the world’s best riders for the Homecoming Ride.

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24 Oct 2024
MotoGP

MotoGP 2024 - action from the track

Photos from the track, MotoGP 2024

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24 Oct 2024
Videos
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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