Inverloch path back on track
Inverloch's Surf Parade Shared Pathway is a step closer to completion with the council beginning the formal process to make a section of the road one way to allow construction of the final stage.
Farmers win in rates shake-up
Bass Coast Shire Council adopts major rating shake‑up, cuts farm rates and lifts vacant land charges.
Green targets the youth vote
SOPHIE Thorn, a 34-year-old youth mental health worker, has been selected as the Greens candidate for Bass in the November state election.
New nurses join the team
Twelve graduate nurses and midwives will start their careers at Wonthaggi Hospital and San Remo District Nursing.
$12.7m social housing project unveiled
A 30-UNIT social housing development just minutes from the Wonthaggi CBD will be fast-tracked under the State Government’s Development Facilitation Program.
Fossil-free is small change
Despite the earlier outrage, Bass Coast’s “woke” investment policy cost just 0.03%.
Beach works take shape
Contractors are working against the clock to finish sandbag works on the Inverloch foreshore before the start of the holidays.
Kernot bridge works funded
The Kernot bridge is set for a $2.2 million upgrade, with the Federal Government today confirming $1.7 million in funding for the project.
It’s good night, BURT
MOST council strategies are entirely un-noticed by the community. The Bass Coast Unlocking Rural Tourism (BURT) strategy was different. It raised hackles before, during and after its short life.
Pommytown residents celebrate
THE operator of a bus and trucking business.has failed in his bid to gain retrospective approval for a contractor’s depot in a rural living zone.
Mayoral team back in business
BASS Coast Mayor Rochelle Halstead declared herself ready for action after being re-elected unanimously at today’s council meeting.
Picnic with a purpose
Tired of waiting for ction on the Wonthaggi high school site, locals are planning a subversive action: a picnic next door.
Buckingham back for round two
Labor confirms its first candidate as the battle begins for Victoria’s most marginal seat.
Chilled, not high
LIKE a round of Chinese whispers, the rumours grew wilder with every retelling until Ventnor was in uproar.
Back to the coalface
After two and a half years of frustration, Parks Victoria’s new boss comes to town to reassure the Friends of the State Coal Mine that the skip will roll again.
Thumbs down for Lord’s Prayer
A MOVE to reinstate the Lord’s Prayer before Bass Coast Shire Council meetings got short shrift from councillors at yesterday’s council meeting.
Crugnale to step down
THE Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale today announced that she would not be contesting next year’s state election.
Ventnor trees get the chop, at a price
Council permits removal but orders strict replanting, says owner will be watched.