Welcome to the Bass Coast Post, an online magazine written by and for residents of Bass Coast. The next edition will be published on October 16. Email submissions to editor@basscoastpost.com
NEWS
Together we can
When World Environment Day met Reconciliation Week ... Laura Brearley celebrates the transformative power of collective action in Bass Coast.
Here’s to you, Tex
Liane Arno pays tribute to Tex Abrahamson, “a man of few words and no principles whatsoever“.
Tessari enters race for Bass
Former Bass Coast mayor Brett Tessari is a surprise entrant in the November state election after being selected as the National Party candidate for Bass.
The Australian court house
If you have to spend time in a court house pay attention to the architecture, suggests Tim Shannon.
Spotlight on Coronet Bay
Discovery of five swamp antechinus heartens those working to preserve and improve biodiversity in the area.
Cape boundary setback
Residents will fight on to retain Cape Peterson’s “village feel” despite failing to persuade the council to press for a reduction in the town boundary.
'Resolve mining conflict first'
Council challenges Government to fulfil its charter to protect environment and biodiversity.
The more the merrier
Vibrant democracies encourage people to get involved. Christine Grayden suggests six ways we can play our part.
VIEWPOINT
Why I went to Afghanistan
25 years after Australian soldiers were deployed to Afghanistan, Lindsay Guerin reflects on the human costs of that war.
Government has delivered for woodlands: MP
Advocates should press council to complete the work, says Jordan Crugnale
Come on Labor, finish the job!
Despite years of promises, the nationally significant Western Port Woodlands remain as vulnerable as ever to sand quarrying.
From ram raids to road repairs
After a couple of busy weeks in Canberra, Mary Aldred is back to the issues closer to home
Harriet Shing bows out
After 12 years representing Eastern Victoria in the Victorian Parliament, there were a few digs, some personal reflections and a spirited defence of the record of the Labor governments she served under.
ENVIRONMENT
The bush as supermarket
On a walk through The Gurdies, Bunurong ranger Ross Henry reveals a landscape where every plant has a story and most have a use.
Planting against the odds
Eighty volunteers brave wind, sand and salt to begin the long haul to restore Inverloch’s lost dune habitat
What’s killing Phillip Island’s eucalypts?
Research student Evie Cowling discovered the answer is complicated.
Don’t dream it’s over
Fifty-five years ago Professor Shapiro wrote “Western Port is more than an amenity; it is a treasure to be cherished for generations to come”. By Neil Daly
The koala detectives
Koalas living in the Western Port Woodlands are part of the special Strzelecki genetic lineage, but there is still much to learn.
ARTS
Just do it
No more excuses - time to work on your entry for the Bass Coast Artists’ Society’s spring art show.
A colourful call for Western Port
Community gathering celebrates the bay’s biodiversity and calls for stronger protection
Breakthrough
Anabelle Bremner was there to see Bass Coast’s young performers take their first steps into the real music world.
LOCAL HISTORY
‘We never stand still!’
For over 100 years, the Kongwak Hall has been the heart of this community. By Jillian Durance
Gordon House and the Union Café
Newly arrived in Wonthaggi, Nannie Grieve found a way to make a living and a home for her family.
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