Workmen's holdup
A man armed with a firearm robbed the Wonthaggi Workmens Club's gaming room at around 11.40 pm last night. The man, who was wearing a balaclava, ran from the venue with cash via the rear entrance. Police...
Rothfield elected mayor
New councillor Pamela Rothfield has been elected as the new Mayor of Bass Coast Shire Councillor. Another new councillor, Brett Tessari, is the new deputy mayor. The only other contender for the mayoral...
$6000 boost for young artist
A LOCAL young artist will have a head start in their studies with the Rotary Club of Philip Island and San Remo yesterday announcing a $6000 educational scholarship. The inaugural Youth Arts Award will...
Brave new world
Fifty local students got a foretaste of their global futures at a forum in Wonthaggi this week. By Renuka Rajadurai October 22, 2016 THE world is changing so quickly that young people need a global...
Minister shows the way
The Roads Minister dropped in to Phillip Island yesterday to discuss a $50 million-plus fix for the island’s traffic woes. By Catherine Watson STATE Roads Minister Luke Donnellan dropped in to Phillip...
Panel supports Gurdies residents
AN independent planning panel has backed residents of The Gurdies who opposed their land being rezoned for rural-based tourism enterprises.
Cats under curfew
THE customary night-time prowl is coming to an end for Bass Coast cats with new laws dictating that they must be confined from sunset to sunrise.