News

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.

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Entertainment

Art that heals

The Phillip Island Movie Club presents Ghostlight at Berninneit.

6 hours ago

News

Ways to celebrate Australia Day

Events on across the Bass Coast area this weekend.

6 hours ago

Photos

Hooper at the Creek

Ella Hooper and her band performed at Archies Creek Hotel on the weekend.

6 hours ago

Sport

Newhaven College AFL SportsReady Traineeship

In 2025 the Newhaven College will offer two AFL Trainee placements.

6 hours ago

Sport

Run for the Kids expands

The Deb Rielly Run for the Kids returns next month, on Sunday February 23.

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.

23 hours ago

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.

23 hours ago

Health

Ticks leave locals scratching their heads

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

23 hours ago

Fundraiser

Melbourne to Cowes fundraising run

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

23 hours ago

Planning

Major projects to watch in 2025

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

23 hours ago

Wildlife

Orca spotted at Seal Rocks

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

23 hours ago

News

Berninneit wins ... again

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

23 hours ago

News

Police Briefs: January 22

Armed robbery, theft from cars, ebike hoons.

23 hours ago

Development

Community rumours on airport land

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

23 hours ago

Council Election

Election fund donors declared

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

23 hours ago

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.

23 hours ago

News

Be beach safe this long weekend

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

23 hours ago

News

Are we killing Phillip Island’s appeal?

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

23 hours ago