News

Entertainment

Local music gets a boost

Ocean Sounds Festival, The Lost Cowe and Westernport Hotel all received funding from the State Government.

20 Dec 2024

Health & Wellbeing

Rotary mural brings joy to patients and visitors

Patients and visitors to Wonthaggi Hospital can now enjoy a bright, colourful and captivating mural in the courtyard of Kodowlinun acute ward.

20 Dec 2024

Health & Wellbeing

Community raises $31,000 for cancer cameras

BCH has thanked the local community after it raised $31,000 for a camera for the early detection of prostate and bladder cancers.

20 Dec 2024

News

Tis the season to be Roadwise

Police are pleading with motorists to prioritise road safety as Operation Roadwise gets underway.

20 Dec 2024

Roads

New Kilcunda crossing opens

The upgrade to the Bass Highway at Kilcunda has been finished, complete with new pedestrian operated traffic lights.

20 Dec 2024

News

Backing the news bargaining incentive

By Andrew Schreyer, President, Country Press Australia

19 Dec 2024

Council

Mayor’s Message

By Cr Rochelle Halstead

19 Dec 2024

Business

Reminder: child employment requirements

The Wage Inspectorate has issued a reminder of the rules around children’s employment.

19 Dec 2024

Local News

Don’t forget the sunscreen

On average, 245 people end up in Victorian emergency departments because of sunburn each summer.

19 Dec 2024

Tourism

Guided tours with iconic animals this summer

Nature Parks will showcase its resident koala and bandicoot populations with guided tours.

19 Dec 2024

Surfing

On the waves with Disabled Surfers

The Bass Coast Disabled Surfers branch is hosting four events this summer.

18 Dec 2024

Sport

Australia’s toughest sailing challenge is back in 2025

Cowes Yacht Club is welcoming the 29th running of Australia’s toughest off the beach sailing endurance races.

18 Dec 2024

Golf

Blitz Golf to light up Phillip Island

The Blitz Golf League event hits Phillip Island on Saturday December 21.

18 Dec 2024

Education

Bass Coast College VCE

The class of 2024 at Bass Coast College is celebrating their VCE results.

18 Dec 2024

Planning

New retail, childcare for Grantville

A multi-million-dollar new retail development in Grantville has finally been approved by Bass Coast Shire councillors.

18 Dec 2024

Planning

New medical clinic mooted for Cowes

A new $3.2 million, nine-doctor medical clinic is set to be built in Cowes.

18 Dec 2024

Planning

After the controversy, Emporium seeks permit

A planning permit is seeking retrospective approval for the Aussie Outdoor Emporium.

18 Dec 2024

Education

Students earn and learn

Cowes Primary Year 5 and 6 students celebrated the end of term with their Earn and Learn Christmas Craft market.

18 Dec 2024

News

Festive season hours

All Myli library locations, including mobile library stops, will be closing at 3pm on Tuesday December 24

18 Dec 2024