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A Marine Mili series: The lungs of the sea

One square metre of seagrass can create 10 litres of oxygen, producing oxygen through photosynthesis.

1 hour ago

Summer Safety

Summer safety tips

For anyone visiting our beaches, it is important to understand local conditions and only swim between the flags at a patrolled beach.

6 hours ago

Arts

Island artist honoured on world stage

David Taylor bestowed a lifetime achievement award at world’s largest watercolour festival in India.

21 Jan 2025

Arts

Exhibition inspired by beauty, and pain

Sharnee Taylor’s exhibition - Soothing Sunsets of Phillip Island - at Clay and Co from February 1 to 16.

21 Jan 2025

Health

Ticks leave locals scratching their heads

For decades, tick bites have been unheard of on Phillip Island.

21 Jan 2025

Fundraiser

Melbourne to Cowes fundraising run

A 500km charity run will raise funds to fight cancer,

21 Jan 2025

Planning

Major projects to watch in 2025

The top 10 major projects for 2025, and then some ...

21 Jan 2025

News

Police Briefs: January 22

Armed robbery, theft from cars, ebike hoons.

21 Jan 2025

Surf Life Saving

Several near misses at local surf beaches

Busy weekend on local beaches, with over 40 rescues in Bass Coast on Saturday alone.

21 Jan 2025

Wildlife

Orca spotted at Seal Rocks

The whale was spotted by former ranger and local surfer Graeme Burgan.

21 Jan 2025

Development

Community rumours on airport land

Alliance of community groups concerned after airport land put on the market .

21 Jan 2025

Council Election

Election fund donors declared

Only two successful Bass Coast Shire councillors have declared election fund donations.

21 Jan 2025

News

Berninneit wins ... again

Berninneit won the Public Building category in the 2024 Sustainability Awards.

21 Jan 2025

News

Be beach safe this long weekend

This Friday marks the one-year anniversary of the Forrest Caves drownings.

21 Jan 2025

News

Are we killing Phillip Island’s appeal?

The question of saturation has been jointly raised by three community groups:

21 Jan 2025

News

Airport won’t be developed; hints on final DAL outcomes

Government gives strongest indication yet of to expect in DAL, possibly released about April.

21 Jan 2025

News

Jackson and Indie swing into action

A trip into the city turned into a Good Samaritan mission of sorts..

21 Jan 2025

Election

Voices get louder on campaign trail

Get On Board is a 20-voice choir formed around community independent candidate for Monash, Deb Leonard.

20 Jan 2025

Community Contributor

A Marine Mili series: A weed or a Weedy Sea Dragon?

Do you know what the marine animal emblem of Victoria is?

Mili Janjic

16 Jan 2025