The Bass Coast Afghans: the next steps
The local community has rallied to the cause of two Afghans who want to settle in Bass Coast, reports Harry Freeman. Now for the next steps.
Get on board!
After getting the ministerial and departmental runaround, Robert Hayward appeals to Cape Paterson residents to ditch the car and catch a bus to town.
‘I’m no ratbag’
Our federal MP Russell Broadbent explains why he won’t be getting vaccinated against COVID any time soon.
On Bass Coast's COVID front line
As most of us look forward to restrictions easing, Bass Coast health workers must prepare for a surge in COVID patients. By Jan Child, CEO of Bass Coast Health
Co-operate or perish!
When our politicians fail us, writes David Arnault, it’s time to ally ourselves with like-minded communities around the world.
Life after diagnosis
Confronting as it was for Kate Harmon to learn she had autism, it was also the start of a better life.
A road to the future
A group of South Gippsland citizens are seeking a better way to live, for all in their community. David Arnault reports
Our Afghan connection
It started with a single Afghan student studying English at the Bass Coast Adult Learning Centre, writes Harry Freeman. Now he and his fellow students need our help.
How we see it
Forty people on a mission to nail a vision of Bass Coast in 2041. Here’s what we came up with, writes Harry Freeman. Now tell us what you think.
The ghost of Christmas past
How hall fees snuffed out Coronet Bay’s joyous Christmas tradition, by Joy Button
Will your feet be the end of me?
When it comes to walking tracks, it's not all about humans, writes Julie Thomas. We’ve taken more than our share already.
Here to share
When it’s a choice between heating the house and putting food on the table, Corinella’s food pantry can help to fill the hole, writes Kerri Ritchie.
Parks are for everyone
People need to experience natural beauty before they will grow to love and protect it, writes Leticia Laing
Yes, I’m a Nimby
Turning a sublime coastal walk into an industry is sacrilege, writes David Arnault.
When words fail
As a mural takes shape, Jeannie Haughton realises once more that the arts can make a difference.
Try again on trail: planning expert
Leaving Cape-Inverloch off the Yallock-Bulluk trail is a cop-out, writes Nicholas Low
Our day of days
The old diggers are gone but Anzac Day still troubles Tim O’Brien, who asks what if we made it a day for truth telling?
United we stand
Joy Button calls for a Waterline alliance to make the council listen to a growing but neglected community.
Caution – slow ahead
We need more than a speed sign swap to untangle Phillip Island’s traffic, writes public transport operator Michael Wright.
It’s taken me years
Christine Grayden reflects on the amount of wasted time and energy LGBQTI people have to spend to be accepted for themselves.