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News

Most road deaths happen close to home

New research reveals that most deaths on regional Victorian roads over the past five years involved local residents.

11 Apr 2025

Election

Federal election information

Coverage of candidates in the upcoming election.

13 Feb 2025

Fundraiser

Throw a pancake party

As Parkinson’s Awareness Month and World Parkinson’s Day rolls around, Shake it Up is inviting all Australians to host a pancake themed event and raise funds.

11 Apr 2025

News

Waterline Library closure

The Waterline Library will temporarily be closed, as part of the final stage of the library relocation.

11 Apr 2025

Music

Saddle Up for a country music roadshow

It’s time to saddle up for the best country music night out after sundown - The Saddle Up! Country Music Roadshow.

11 Apr 2025

Community

Family fun this Easter at Churchill Island

Enjoy a weekend of family fun at Churchill Island Heritage Farm this Easter.

10 Apr 2025

Entertainment

Newhaven College heads for Xanadu

Rehearsals are well underway for Newhaven College’s annual Senior School production.

10 Apr 2025

Environment

Signs of life at proposed new sports hub

Local sport clubs may be patiently waiting for development of the future Phillip Island recreation reserve.

10 Apr 2025

Community

Winter shelter underway

Plans are underway for a 2025 Bass Coast Winter Shelter.

10 Apr 2025

Community Contributor

A Marine Mili series: The beautiful Argonaut

An Argonaut is also known as a paper nautilus, and is actually a type of octopus.

Mili Janjic

09 Apr 2025

News

Police investigation continues

Post mortem examination conducted on Tuesday, but police say exact circumstances regarding death still unknown.

09 Apr 2025

Fundraiser

A full strike for Good Friday Appeal

There’s been an incredible local Good Friday Appeal Fundraiser, thanks to the Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling & Entertainment Centre.

09 Apr 2025

Community

Cowes CWA 90 years young

The Cowes branch of the Country Women’s Association on Saturday celebrated its 90th birthday.

09 Apr 2025

Fundraiser

Rotary launches inaugural charity golf tournament

The Rotary Club is delighted to announce its very first Phillip Island Rotary Golf Tournament.

09 Apr 2025

Community

Westernport Hotel - end of an era

About 300 people said goodbye to Nick and Mish Say at the Westernport Hotel as they welcomed new owners.

09 Apr 2025

Education

A mark of success

The end of term Earn and Learn Market at Cowes Primary School was a resounding success.

09 Apr 2025

Community

Garage Sale Trail returns

On Easter Rhyll will be a hive of activity as the Rhyll Community Garage Sale Trail once again takes place.

09 Apr 2025

Education

On the reading road

Last week, the Cowes Primary Prep children enjoyed a reading party.

09 Apr 2025

Education

Easter came early at San Remo Primary

San Remo Primary School last week hosted its much-loved Easter Hat parade and raffle.

09 Apr 2025