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News

“Community champion”: Former mayor farewelled

Neville Goodwin OAM remembered as a community champion, who was dedicated to serving the people of Bass Coast.

20 Feb 2025

Community Contributor

A Marine Mili series: When is a star not a good sign?

Let’s talk about the Northern Pacific sea-star, a very invasive species of sea star.

Mili Janjic

19 Feb 2025

News

Shortstack: February 19

Grant opportunities: music, sport, First Nations athletes

18 Feb 2025

News

Farmers could be hit with eye-watering levy hike

Bill Cleeland says under proposed increase farmers could pay as much as 255 per cent more.

18 Feb 2025

News

What does the Victorian Fisheries Authority do?

VFA: role in recreational and commercial fishing, aquaculture, education, enforcement and scientific research.

18 Feb 2025

News

Taking the plunge to celebrate 70

Debbie Walsh made quite a splash on her 70th birthday earlier this month.

18 Feb 2025

Election

Leonard: it’s time for change

Independent Deb Leonard is back for another attempt to take the seat of Monash.

18 Feb 2025

Election

Labor announces candidate for Monash

Gippsland local Tully Fletcher is the federal Labor candidate for Monash.

18 Feb 2025

Local Profile

Surfing into the picture

A beachside post-university break morphed into a career for photographer Claudia Tivendale.

18 Feb 2025

Election

Editorial: Election is coming

A page is on our website, with links to articles and information about election.

18 Feb 2025

Opinion

Public Statement regarding the Bass Coast Unlocking Rural Tourism Strategy (BURT)

Local groups combine to call for BURT to be abolished.

18 Feb 2025

Tourism

Phillip Island’s future tourism is environment, not development: alliance

Council needs to prioritise environmental protection on Phillip Island for future tourism success says groups.

18 Feb 2025

Education

Skills Minister visits Bass Coast

Minister for Skills and Training, Gayle Tierney MP visited Wonthaggi to discuss future skills needs.

18 Feb 2025

News

It’s a buyer’s market

According to CoreLogic, San Remo house prices fell 11.6 per cent in 2024.

18 Feb 2025

Health

Ambulance response times lag to decade low

Last year, paramedics in Bass Coast responded to 781 “lights and sirens” emergencies.

18 Feb 2025

Election

Mary Aldred hits the streets

Liberal candidate visits Cowes last week to talk to residents.

18 Feb 2025

Wildlife

Bandicoot roadkill deaths mount

The threatened species is spreading widely across Phillip Island.

18 Feb 2025

News

Fisheries facing the chop

Fishing industry outraged government decision to close five fisheries offices and terminate 27 staff.

18 Feb 2025

Bridge

Real-time sensors to monitor bridge health

The Department of Transport installing sensors on Phillip Island San Remo Bridge.

18 Feb 2025