On the edge

On the edge

Two metres of dune has disappeared in recent weeks, forcing a temporary closure of the rail trail at Kilcunda.

The final stretch

The final stretch

AS THE great Inverloch dune reconstruction project enters its final stages, Mick Green of Drift Media captured these stunning images of the dredge at work in Anderson Inlet on Monday.

​Prime site back in play

​Prime site back in play

Sale of the old Coles supermarket site to breathe fresh life into a forgotten corner of Wonthaggi CBD.

Freedom march into Cowes

Freedom march into Cowes

A TOUCH of medieval pomp and pageantry comes to Phillip Island next Friday when the crew of HMAS Cape Woolamai will exercise its Freedom of Entry to Cowes,

Wonthaggi shelter in the wings

Wonthaggi shelter in the wings

The community is invited to learn more about plans to expand a winter shelter for homeless people into Wonthaggi next year.

​Beyond BCAL

​Beyond BCAL

Three weeks after the adult learning centre closed, students, staff and the community are still waiting for answers.

Sand dredge back in action

Sand dredge back in action

Breakdown puts Inverloch dune project at least a month behind, but Hall Contracting will remain on site until the job is finished.

Berninneit earns its green stripes

Berninneit earns its green stripes

PHILLIP Island’s community, arts and cultural hub has become just the second Passivhaus-certified public building in the world combining a professional theatre, library, gallery and museum under one roof.

After BCAL, what next?

After BCAL, what next?

Pressure mounts on State Government to map out future of post-secondary training after BCAL collapse.

Banking on biodiversity

Banking on biodiversity

Drive to repair Bass Coast’s fragmented natural landscape picks up pace with launch of nature fund.

Over to you, Minister

Over to you, Minister

Bass Coast Shire Council presses Planning Minister for urgent protections of Western Port Woodlands

Back to the drawing board – again

Back to the drawing board – again

The council has rescinded its previous decision Council has rescinded its previous decision to make part of Surf Parade one-way and will now progress the design of a two-way option .

Against the tide

Against the tide

Inverloch’s $5 million dune rebuild is finally under way, but high tides and teething troubles meant slow progress in the first week.

Don’t mention the ‘R’ word

Don’t mention the ‘R’ word

Councilors back push for state action on Silverleaves but disagree over staged “retreat” for vulnerable coastal communities