Local voices 'ignored' in subdivision vote
Wonthaggi is overlooked when it comes to councillors’ concerns about the environment, according to objectors to a nine-lot subdivision in South Wonthaggi.
Full speed ahead
BASS Coast Shire Council has been recognised on the national stage for sustainable road building.
Bayside Health merger approved
MORE specialist services ,closer to home ... that’s the promise following the voluntary merger of Bass Coast Health into Bayside Health.
Wash this way
Wonthaggi now has a free laundry service for homeless people, courtesy of Orange Sky, the Salvos and a heap of volunteers.
A treat for council watchers
COUNCIL aficionados have plenty of good reading ahead of them with eight draft council plans released on Wednesday.
Council wishlist on the table
Financial plan commits to a decade of major infrastructure projects that will shape Bass Coast’s future.
Shelter opens its doors
IT’S been a rocky road to get there but the Bass Coast Winter Shelter is finally open and offering homeless people a warm place to stay.
Summerland: the next chapter
Nature Parks wants our help to shape ‘bold new vision’ for the iconic Summerland Peninsula
Laundry on wheels
A MOBILE laundry is the latest support service aimed at helping homeless people across Bass Coast.
Planning rules trump local voices
Three-unit Cowes development approved despite resident, councillor concerns.
Budget adopted – with reservations
Councillors have formally adopted Bass Coast Council’s 2025-26 annual budget, despite several expressing dissatisfaction with where the money is being spent.
‘Do your own dirty work!’
Councillors maintain the rage against State Government levy that will drag an extra $5 million out of Bass Coast ratepayers
‘Ricko’ relishes third chance at life
AFTER cheating death twice in the past 12 months, Wonthaggi’s Ian Rixon attributes his third chance at life to his “angels” at Bass Coast Health (BCH).
Now for Wonthaggi
With the release of the long-awaited Bass Coast Statement of Planning Policy, 27 of the shire’s 29 settlements now have planning certainty,
The Cape stops here
How a community fought a 20-year battle to preserve their village. By Catherine Watson
Pantry on wheels
Bec Gould never thought she would see people who can’t afford food in a First World country like Australia.
Shelter on hold
A warm welcome awaits those who will use Bass Coast’s winter shelter for homeless people but they’ll have to be patient a while longer.