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Welcome to the Bass Coast Post, an online magazine by and for residents of Bass Coast. Our readers are also our writers. Please join in the conversations. 
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Planning rules trump local voices
June 23, 2025 - Councillors say they are powerless to stop infill development that flouts neighbourhood character. 
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Budget adopted – with reservations
June 20, 2025 - ​Bass Coast Council’s 2025-26 annual budget has been formally adopted, despite several councillors expressing dissatisfaction with where the money is being spent.

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‘Do your own dirty work!’
June 19, 2025 - ​Councillors maintain the rage against State Government levy that will drag an extra $5 million out of Bass Coast ratepayers

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Ricko relishes third chance at life
After cheating death twice in the past 12 months, Wonthaggi’s Ian Rixon attributes his third chance at life to his “angels” at Bass Coast Health.

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The Cape stops here
June 7, 2025 - How a community fought a 20-year battle to preserve their village. 


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Now for Wonthaggi
June 9, 2025 - With the release of the long-awaited Bass Coast Statement of Planning Policy, 27 of the shire’s 29 settlements now have planning certainty.

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It’s official. The Western Port Woodlands matter.
June 8, 2025 - The government has finally recognised their value. Now to turn recognition into protection. By Catherine Watson
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Rest in peace, but stay in line
June 7, 2025 - There’s a new corporate vibe at Wonthaggi cemetery since Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust took it over.

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Pantry on wheels
June 7, 2025 - Carole and Bec never thought they would see people who can’t afford food in a First World country like Australia.

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Let’s talk some more
June 8, 2025 - The Teal movement missed out in the Monash electorate, writes Robert Durkacz, but a community approach to politics is worth pursuing.

The next issue of the Bass Coast Post will be published on June 30. ​Email contributions to [email protected]
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Touched by the light
June 7, 2025 - Warren Nichols never dreamed that one of his paintings would hang alongside original works by Turner. By Catherine Watson

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For better or worse
June 7, 2025 - Blindsided but undefeated, Matt looks forward to the next chapter in his book of spills. By Liane Arno.

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From shields to surfboards
June 8, 2025 - Artist Steve Ulula Parker’s call to country … for all of us.

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Crays, muttonfish and gars with tails like pick-axes
June 7, 2025 - Fishing yarns from the Bunurong Coast by Rees Quilford


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My local MP blocked me
June 8, 2025 - What does it means for democracy if our politicians can shut us up if they don’t like what we’re saying? By Oliver Jobe

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The art of change
June 7, 2025 - More than a gallery, ArtSpace continues to inspire new ways of seeing and being. By Laura Brearley

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Across the waters
June 8, 2025 - When author Christine Dineen related a story of the first French Island ferryman, his daughter in the audience told how she was named after the ferry.

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Shelter on hold
June 7, 2025 - A warm welcome awaits those who will use Bass Coast’s winter shelter for homeless people but they’ll have to be patient a while longer.


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A cook’s journal
June 7, 2025 - Arabian spices combine with an African barbecue in this delectable spiced goat dish. By Liane Arno

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