Back from the brink

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.

A feast of garden ideas

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

​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

Wildlife toll hits home

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bird bonanza

The shearwaters are home and Phillip Island is alive with birds. Lisa Gilbert rounds up all the action.

Riders versus orchids

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

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.

Penguin peek for locals

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

​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 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

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.