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News

Motorists urged to take a break this Easter

Motorists urged to plan ahead and have plenty of rest before taking to the road this Easter.

23 hours ago

News

Policing for the health of our bay

In 2017 the Advertiser spent a day with Fisheries officers on Western Port, showing the critical work they undertake.

23 hours ago

News

Abalone in a bra: illegal fishing on the rise

Anglers are going to extraordinary lengths to hide their illegal catch.

23 hours ago

Election

Editorial: Election campaign underway

“A healthy amount of scepticism is always a good idea”

15 Apr 2025

Election

Election Feature: Where can I vote?

Pre-poll voting for the island will be at the Phillip Island Masonic Lodge, 92 Church Street, Cowes. Opening hours Tuesday April 22 - Thursday April 24: 8.30am-5.30pm Saturday April 26: 9am-4pm Monday April 28 - Thursday May 1: 8.30 am-5.30 pm...

15 Apr 2025

Election

Election Feature: Tully Fletcher - Labor Party

Labor Candidate for Monash, Election 2025

15 Apr 2025

Election

Election Feature: Deb Leonard - Independent

Independent Candidate for Monash, Election 2025.

15 Apr 2025

Election

Election Feature: Terence Steele - The Greens

Greens Candidate for Monash, Election 2025.

15 Apr 2025

News

Election Feature: Alex Wehbe - Trumpet of Patriots

Trumpet of Patriots Candidate for Monash, Election 2025.

15 Apr 2025

Election

Election Feature: Kuljeet Kaur Robinson - One Nation

One National Candidate for Monash, Federal Election 2025.

15 Apr 2025

Election

Election Feature: Mary Aldred - Liberal Party

Liberal Candidate for Monash in the 2025 Federal Election.

15 Apr 2025

Election

Election feature: Russell Broadbent - Independent

Independent candidate for Monash.

15 Apr 2025

Business

Farewell to Rhyll’s Wild Food Farm

Owner speaks for the first time since the venue’s sudden closure in January.

15 Apr 2025

News

Editorial: State Government must reverse Fisheries plan

This week, (April 19), four Fisheries officers in the Cowes office are expected to have their roles terminated.

15 Apr 2025

Fundraiser

Spend Good Friday in your PJs ... on the lawn

Family-friendly activities including lawn games, colouring-in comps, music, story times, special guests.

15 Apr 2025

Planning

67-unit storage sheds planned for Newhaven

A planning permit for the proposal is currently out for public comment.

15 Apr 2025

Election

Broadbent promises to fight for new sports hub

Russell Broadbent has thrown his support behind the proposed sports hub on Phillip Island.

15 Apr 2025

Election

Island pool splash from candidates

Whoever wins Monash, it looks like Phillip Island aquatic centre will be on the federal agenda.

15 Apr 2025

News

Three cheers for Chichi’s rescuers

Dedicated group part of community rescue operation for lost dog last week.

15 Apr 2025