The next few months are critical in the fight to save the Inverloch surf beach, writes Philip Heath

Supporting local food networks is one way to increase our resilience as a community and reduce our emissions, writes Naomi Coleman.

Heat pumps, power companies, rebates, insulation, emissions ... two locals have done the homework on saving energy so you don’t have to, reports Jessica Harrison.

How will we live in 2040? Jasmin Rooks looks into the crystal ball and finds cause for optimism.

What will a house or farm of the future look like? This year’s Bass Coast Sustainability Festival sets out to answer the question.

Is it time for a new strategic framework for Western Port and its region, asks Neil Daly?

20 years ago Danny Drummond drew a mud map of a cycle and walking track linking Wonthaggi and Inverloch.

While South Australia’s Cape Barren geese are doing it hard, our local geese are looking right at home.

Like to buy an electric vehicle but deterred by the cost? Totally Renewable Phillip Island wants to hear from you, writes Zoe Geyer.

THE title of Victorian National Parks Association’s new report puts the choice bluntly: Western Port Woodlands: wildlife corridor or sand pit?

Why does Spring Street continue to treat Western Port so differently from its neighbour, asks Neil Daly.

A seagrass research team goes to great depths in their quest to restore more seagrass meadows to Western Port.

The naming of Coronet Bay’s little lake by Bunurong Elders acknowledges its historic importance.

on’t be fooled by the beautiful foliage and sweetly scented flowers, writes Richard Kemp. This plant is a monster.

Local film-makers Terry Melvin and Laura Brearley tackle the contentious issue of sand mining in Bass Coast’s last significant forest.

In June a team of naturalists headed for French Island in search of some small brown bumps on top of some brown bark. What they found there was beyond their wildest dreams, reports Catherine Watson

MPs take note, the people are ready to protect Western Port once more, writes Neil Daly. Photo: Nicole Avagliano

Dick Wettenhall delves into the underworld of this miraculous plant (including sexual deception) and the imminent threat posed by sand mining to some of Victoria’s rarest orchid communities.

Laura Brearley invites us to join a chorus of voices for Bass Coast’s last remnant coastal bushland

The latest assault on Western Port’s hinterland shows how much we need a complete land and sea management plan, writes Neil Daly.