Back from the brink
The astounding recovery of Eastern Barred Bandicoots highlights the potential of the former Holden Proving Ground as a predator-proof sanctuary for threatened species.
Farmer fined for illegal land clearing
Conservationists slam “paltry fine” for Inverloch man who cleared native vegetation.
A feast of garden ideas
WHETHER you’re a seasoned gardener or flexing your green thumb for the first time, the Bass Coast Edible Gardens weekend on February 10 and 11 is a great opportunity to learn more.
The views have it
Corinella homeowners have won the right to a sea view, in the long awaited Corinella Foreshore Landscape Plan. Whether that’s a victory for common sense or environmental vandalism depends on your point of view. John Lippmann and Jenny Date put the case fo
VCAT to rule on Ruttle wetlands
Cait McMahon urges Bass Coast Shire Council to hold the line on developers’ open space contributions.
Wildlife toll hits home
In just seven days over the Easter holiday period at least 105 wild animals from 19 different species were killed or injured on roads across Phillip Island.
Tell them they’re dreaming
From Bass Coast to the Murray Darling Basin, there’s a credibility gap in our response to the climate crisis, writes Ken Blackman
When worlds collide
For the first time in their existence, the Swamp Skinks of Inverloch are experiencing humans in their habitat. Brendan Casey fears it won’t end well.
Action stations on climate
Councils in Melbourne's south east unite to help communities build resilience and prepare for future impacts.
The call of nature
We call them nature strips but few of them deserve that title. Catherine Watson surveys the good, the bad and the ugly.
Lucky Laribee
The story starts in July with a very sick wombat. That’s when a dedicated team stepped in to help Laribee.
Bird bonanza
The shearwaters are home and Phillip Island is alive with birds. Lisa Gilbert rounds up all the action.
Riders versus orchids
Mountain bike riders are cutting a swathe through The Gurdies Nature Conservation Reserve, threatening some of Australia’s rarest orchids.
VCAT rejects Harmers subdivision
The fragmentation of the continuous vegetation cover would have a detrimental impact on the biodiversity of the area, including the adjoining Harmers Haven Coastal Reserve.
Return of El Niño bodes ill for Inverloch beach
As long-term planning continues to protect the Bunurong Coast, destructive storm surges are expected to return, writes Philip Heath.
Penguin peek for locals
The community can watch the Penguin Parade at no charge as part of an open day next month.
Mangrove research bolstered
THE State Government will invest $1.2 million into improving mangrove, seagrass and saltmarsh habitats in Western Port.
Tenby powers on
Tenby Point might be off the beaten track, but this small community is making strides in its journey to sustainability.
Q&A with Indigo Aurora
Local students took time off school to protest at the NAB's financing of the coal industry. The Bass Coast Post asked Indigo Aurora why she attended.