Local News

Entertainment

Local music gets a boost

Ocean Sounds Festival, The Lost Cowe and Westernport Hotel all received funding from the State Government.

20 Dec 2024

Local News

Don’t forget the sunscreen

On average, 245 people end up in Victorian emergency departments because of sunburn each summer.

19 Dec 2024

Surf Life Saving

Swim between the flags this summer

Daily patrols are now underway at Woolamai and Smiths Beach through until February 16.

17 Dec 2024

News

Ocean inspires island children’s author

Island author Jan Broomhall has published her first book.

17 Dec 2024

Entertainment

San Remo’s festive celebration

The festivities start at 5pm and run until 9.30pm.

17 Dec 2024

News

Welcoming in the New Year

There are three separate fireworks scheduled for 9.30pm across the shire on New Year’s Eve.

17 Dec 2024

News

Lights up for Christmas

How to find the best local light displays.

17 Dec 2024

Environment

Low rain means farmers fork out

Average rainfall in spring has provided a slight boost to 2024’s weather totals.

17 Dec 2024

News

Police operations lift for summer

Local police appeal to residents and visitors to be vigilant when it comes to water safety.

17 Dec 2024

Wildlife

Beach goers risk fines for flouting wildlife rules

Visitors and residents urged to walk on dedicated beach tracks this summer to protect Hoodies.

17 Dec 2024

News

Toilets trashed

Reports of local amenities being “trashed” and left covered in rubbish.

17 Dec 2024

News

Beach fire triggers CFA call out

Bass Coast is currently in a Fire Danger Period reminds CFA brigade captain.

17 Dec 2024

Planning

San Remo to get new four-storey development

Development at Marine Parade approved by councillors, despite receiving 20 objections.

17 Dec 2024

News

Pressure mounts on government to approve DAL

Former CEO of Tourism Victoria and former chair of Nature Parks calls on government to freeze island’s town boundaries.

17 Dec 2024

News

Farewell 2024

This is our final edition for 2024 (December 18).

17 Dec 2024

News

Toilets to reopen this week

Temporary fencing will remain in place to stop access to the viewing deck on top of the toilet block.

17 Dec 2024

News

Police update: Youths arrested for Ventnor bashing

Victoria Police confirmed all five youths involved have been identified.

17 Dec 2024

News

Findings delivered for Forrest Caves mass drowning

The tragedy was the worst incidence of mass drowning in the state in nearly two decades.

17 Dec 2024

News

Council signals crackdown on parking and developers

Developers should be forced to pay up to $12,000 for each car park waived says a councillor.

17 Dec 2024