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PICAL Statement: November 15, 2024

Statement from Graeme Turner, President, PICAL Committee of Management.

9 hours ago

Council

Halstead elected Mayor

New Mayor elected for Bass Coast Shire Council.

20 Nov 2024

Local News

Dual win at VCPA awards - Judges comments

The Advertiser won Overall Newspaper Excellence and Best Special Publication.

19 Nov 2024

Election

Liberals keen to keep Monash

Liberal party supporters held event last week to support campaign of Mary Aldred in seat of Monash,

19 Nov 2024

News

Block now in national giveaway

Portelli had offered all five houses on his LMCT+ website, selling tickets in a giveaway

19 Nov 2024

News

St Philip’s new vicar

New Anglican rector at St Philip’s in Cowes Reverend Ruth Hanlon.

19 Nov 2024

Music

It’s a potent, soulful brew

Local band The Slowbrew launch debut album at Phillip Island Winery on November 29.

19 Nov 2024

News

Poisoned carrots: don’t take the bait

Carrot bait containing Pindone was laid in Ventnor, Red Rocks, Cowes, Silverleaves and Rhyll.

19 Nov 2024

News

Smiths Beach camp dispute resolved?

The 70-year-old Smiths Beach YCW camp potentially transferred to a new body.

19 Nov 2024

Fundraiser

PICAL needs your help

PICAL calls on community to help fundraise $80,000 in next eight months.

19 Nov 2024

News

Delays continue Fraser family distress

Basham has failed to confirm whether he will proceed with appeal to his conviction.

19 Nov 2024

News

Coroner hands down findings on Cowes murder

State Coroner acknowledged the system failed Cowes mother-of-three.

19 Nov 2024

News

Summer life saving season has begun

Daily patrols now underway at Woolamai and Smiths Beach.

19 Nov 2024

News

A win for local news

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

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.

19 Nov 2024

News

Crisis averted, PICAL starts on path to renewal

PICAL committee reassure the community staff wage payments now fully compliant

19 Nov 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

Erosion

Landowners may opt for litigation

Legal action, including challenging rates and land tax are options says resident.

19 Nov 2024

News

Shortstack: grants, nominations and surveys

All Abilities, solar and community sport grants, Young Achiever Awards, Volunteers Survey.

13 Nov 2024