Business

Record sale price for Coles in Cowes

A local private investor has out-bid a long list of national and international buyers to secure the Coles supermarket in Cowes.

03 Apr 2025

Fundraiser

Tenpin bowling supports Good Friday Appeal

Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling is partnering with the Good Friday Appeal to make a difference, holding a pyjama disco party on March 31. The tenpin team is donating 100 per cent of all funds raised directly from the event, which runs 5pm-8pm, to the...

26 Mar 2025

Business

The “creative visionary” behind Mon Dieu

Gav Panesar has been awarded Most Innovative Hospitality Entrepreneur at the Australian Enterprise Awards.

26 Mar 2025

Business

Business Awards are back

Entries are now open for the 2025 Bass Coast Business Awards.

13 Mar 2025

Business

Strength in numbers: Cardell Accountants welcomes Michaela Salvato

Cardell Accountants welcomes Michaela Salvato, an experienced Chartered Accountant.

20 Feb 2025

Business

Worth every dollar

Seventy people attended a business seminar presented by Bass Coast Shire Council on February 6.

14 Feb 2025

Tourism

Summer tourist trade, both up and down

Away from the Penguin Parade, not all businesses reported success, with trade and stays down.

04 Feb 2025

Business

Wellness and connection

Phillip Island Sauna has become a cherished destination for wellness and connection.

23 Jan 2025

Business

Twenty-one years of servicing the community

Lauren and Trevor Pavert bought a small car mechanic business on the island nearly a quarter of a century ago.

01 Jan 2025

News

Parklets become permanent

Hospitality businesses no longer requiring Bass Coast Shire Council permission to build parklets.

31 Dec 2024

Tourism

$55 million hot springs confirmed to open this year

Following “unforeseen” delays, the Phillip Island Hot Springs project is back on track, says owner.

31 Dec 2024

Business

Hospitality gets a green light on liquor licences

Hospitality businesses no longer have to apply to council for a planning permit to serve alcohol.

31 Dec 2024

Business

Reminder: child employment requirements

The Wage Inspectorate has issued a reminder of the rules around children’s employment.

19 Dec 2024

Business

That’s A Wrap on 2024

PIBN members celebrated another productive year with Christmas drinks at Hotel in Cowes.

18 Dec 2024

Tourism

Wildlife Coast Cruises sail to victory

Wildlife Coast Cruises won a Victorian Community Achievement Award.

17 Dec 2024

Business

Storage company stacks up another win

Bass Coast Boat and Caravan Storage was awarded Storage Facility of the Year last month.

05 Dec 2024

Business

Phillip Island gift shop operators face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a retail gift shop on Phillip Island.

05 Dec 2024

News

Jetty closure “severe impact” on local business

Owner of Saltwater restaurant, Ben Dennis, has expressed his “deep frustration” at the closure

19 Nov 2024

Business

Putting on a festival face

Bass Coast Shire Council has launched a holiday shopfront display competition.

08 Nov 2024