Councillors can $380m marina plan

Councillors can $380m marina plan

Bass Coast councillors labelled a $380 million marina development proposed for Mahers Landing “absurd” and “ridiculous” before voting unanimously to reject it.

Clock ticking on Holden sale

Clock ticking on Holden sale

A COALITION of environmental and citizen groups is calling for urgent action by the council and government to protect the rare coastal woodlands of the Holden Proving Ground.

Cancer centre works under way

Cancer centre works under way

By Brad Lester Bass Coast Health WORK will start next week on Bass Coast’s new cancer care centre, which is expected to be completed by February next year. Bass Coast Health today announced Wonthaggi...

Solidarity in Surf

Solidarity in Surf

Bass Coasters did it their way when it came to supporting the Black Lives Matter campaign.

Open for business

Open for business

A directory of local businesses, services and resources available during the COVID-19 shutdown.

​Open all hours

​Open all hours

THE Bass Coast Post is compiling a directory of small businesses that are still operating in one form or another so readers can support their local business community during this difficult time.

Council announces $1m support package

Council announces $1m support package

BASS Coast Council has approved a support package of almost $1 million to help businesses and community organisations through the COVID-19 crisis.

Bass Coast beaches closed for Easter

Bass Coast beaches closed for Easter

BASS Coast Shire Council and Phillip Island Nature Parks will close all Bass Coast beaches to the public over the Easter break, including for swimming, surfing and exercising.

Wonthaggi prepares for COVID influx

Wonthaggi prepares for COVID influx

WONTHAGGI Hospital will become the treatment centre for COVID patients from Bass Coast and South Gippsland under a joint plan released today by the region’s health services.

Local cancer service to ease the pain

Local cancer service to ease the pain

THE long haul to the city for Bass Coast cancer patients is coming to an end with chemotherapy services to start at Wonthaggi Hospital next week.

​No place like home

​No place like home

Vulnerable residents will have to leave Bass Coast and move to Moe or Morwell to secure public housing.

Skaters nail famous victory

Skaters nail famous victory

There was never any question about the result once a contingent of kids stormed the Cowes cultural centre on Wednesday afternoon. Catherine Watson was there.