Doubling fees for holiday homes is a straight revenue grab, writes Glenn Morris.

A proposal for a Strzelecki heritage walking trail through Bass Coast and the Strzelecki Ranges promises to open a much bigger conversation about the landscape we all share. By Ian McFarland

Every Thursday, the smell of a home-cooked meal fills the Corinella and District Community Centre as volunteers prepare lunch for people from across the Waterline communities.

Four generations of Agnes Chambers’ family followed in her footsteps in a project to honour the Wonthaggi Miners Women’s Auxiliary. From left, Nicola Strating, Doris Chambers, Nellie, 3, Corinn Strating...

Jillian Durance's reflections on a Covid diary, six years on

Winter's here and the team at the Wonthaggi Fixit Café can help with fixing everything from slow cookers to woollen jumpers.

Housing researcher Terry Burke says the debate over housing tax changes should focus on whether ordinary working people can still afford a place in their own community.

As councillors prepare for a decisive vote next Wednesday, Michelle Gardiner writes that questions remain about funding, process and decisions made behind closed doors.

Catching the V/Line bus to the city can be a lottery. Here’s our chance to fix it.

Residents were only ever told half the story, writes Michelle Gardiner, but it’s not too late to get it right.

Nikki Nicols only got involved with her local church because she didn’t want it to close. Along the way, she found respite from a troubled world.

From housing to the arts, locals weigh in on the town’s most prominent vacant site

Pauline Hanson didn’t get far with Victorians in the late `90s, writes former Independent MP Susan Davies. Now she’s back for a second go.

Four Inverloch residents take on the challenge. By Glenn Morris

From golf links and a motorsports festival to sweet revenge, there are plenty of ideas for the next step for Phillip Island.

Toni Cooper introduces us to the people and pup of Hadden House Op Shop.

Syrian family relishes new opportunities in Bass Coast. By Maddy Harford

There was nothing in Phyllis Papps’ mild demeanour to suggest the courageous feminist who faced down homophobia and discrimination, writes Jan Bourne.

Matt Stone delves into the dream world.

A noisy intruder sparks Matt Stone’s musings on a word with many tangents.