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![]() Count me in, says Broadbent
Feb 4, 2025 - The seat of Monash is shaping as a thriller with Independent MP Russell Broadbent announcing he’ll have another go at the age of 74. ![]() Russ stands his ground
Feb 1, 2025 - You wouldn’t pick Russ Williams for a typical greenie but he’s ready to defend his patch of bush. ![]() A long journey at the gathering place
Feb 4, 2025 - Over three days, hundreds of local people joined renowned artist Maree Clarke in creating an important artwork for Berninneit. ![]() Signs of life
Feb 3, 2025 - Four weeks after the Gurdies fire, Dr Sera Blair began documenting the survival and return of wildlife to the fire zone. ![]() Please come again, but not for a while
Feb 4, 2025 - The visitors have gone at last and peace descends. By Catherine Watson ![]() Big plans for this little shed
Jan 31, 2025 - The Cowes Jetty Goods Shed has worn many hats over the years. It now sits vacant, awaiting its next transformation. ![]() Local boost for cancer patients
Jan 31, 2025 - Wonthaggi’s cancer centre provided over 1000 cancer treatments last year, sparing patients the emotional, physical and financial toll of travelling for treatment. |
The next edition of the Bass Coast Post will be published on February 28.
![]() A feast for all the senses
Jan 30, 2025 - Sixteen inspiring food gardens open their gates for the fourth annual Bass Coast Edible Gardens Weekend. ![]() Pillage and plunder in Warn Marin Western Port
Feb 2, 2025 - Industrialisation of the bay began 30 years before permanent white settlement, writes Christine Grayden. ![]() Kilcunda Coal
Feb 2, 2025 - Linda Cuttriss had always wondered about that mullock heap. It wasn’t until she was held up by roadworks that she stopped to find out more. ![]() A bump in the road
Feb 1, 2025 - Obstacles make the journey even sweeter. By Etsuko Yasunaga ![]() Close encounters
Feb 2, 2025 – When Julie Paterson first heard about Wonthaggi’s emus she suspected it was a tall tale. ![]() The koel, part II
Feb 3, 2025 - Remember the eastern koel with the infuriating mating call? Well it clearly worked because koel babies are popping up everywhere. ![]() A cook’s journal
Feb 2, 2025 - Zucchini fritters with a difference, courtesy of a quick spin dry. Liane Arno explains. Community diary
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