Contractors are working against the clock to finish sandbag works on the Inverloch foreshore before the start of the holidays.

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.

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.

BASS Coast Mayor Rochelle Halstead declared herself ready for action after being re-elected unanimously at today’s council meeting.

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.

Tired of waiting for ction on the Wonthaggi high school site, locals are planning a subversive action: a picnic next door.

Labor confirms its first candidate as the battle begins for Victoria’s most marginal seat.

Councillors dump $180m two-pool plan; we’ll patch up the old one instead.

LIKE a round of Chinese whispers, the rumours grew wilder with every retelling until Ventnor was in uproar.

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.

A MOVE to reinstate the Lord’s Prayer before Bass Coast Shire Council meetings got short shrift from councillors at yesterday’s council meeting.

THE Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale today announced that she would not be contesting next year’s state election.

Council permits removal but orders strict replanting, says owner will be watched.

Wonthaggi is overlooked when it comes to councillors’ concerns about the environment, according to objectors to a nine-lot subdivision in South Wonthaggi.

councillors call for urgent action on feral animals

Island councillors call for rethink of controversial rural tourism strategy

BASS Coast Shire Council has been recognised on the national stage for sustainable road building.

MORE specialist services ,closer to home ... that’s the promise following the voluntary merger of Bass Coast Health into Bayside Health.

Wonthaggi now has a free laundry service for homeless people, courtesy of Orange Sky, the Salvos and a heap of volunteers.

$8.5m makeover to make “streets for the people” rather than cars.