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Time and tide

4/2/2019

After 10 years, the sand has stabilised and vegetation has returned behind the rock wall at Jam Jerrup. The story is very different at either end of the wall.

By Cr Geoff Ellis

AROUND a decade ago, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) turned the Jam Jerrup foreshore into a science experiment. The aim was to determine if a rock wall would hold back the forces of nature better than groynes or mangroves.

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What I learned

29/11/2018

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Former mayor Pamela Rothfield pays tribute to retiring CEO Paul Buckley and winces at the memory of her first combative exchanges with him.

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A new chapter

15/11/2018

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Farewelling our much loved mobile library is a wrench, writes Cr Geoff Ellis, but there has to be a better way to deliver library services to our small communities.

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Taking charge

19/10/2018

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It's up to councillors to set the direction of the council and the CEO to follow, writes Cr Les Larke

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Where are the women?

13/9/2018

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We need more women in positions of power everywhere, writes Cr Michael Whelan, starting with our own council.

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You can lean on them

30/8/2018

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Cr Bruce Kent salutes our volunteers, from the men and women who turn out to help at an accident scene on a winter night to those who run our hall committees and manage our foreshores.

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The change starts here

16/8/2018

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The murder of a young woman at Cowes prompted an outpouring of grief and a determination to tackle family violence in our community, writes Cr Pamela Rothfield.

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Battle of the back yards

20/7/2018

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Cr Geoff Ellis throws down the gauntlet in defence of the humble battle-axe block.

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A test of our character

4/7/2018

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Want to know what Bass Coast could be like in 20 years? Look at the Mornington Peninsula, writes Cr Julian Brown.

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The rubbish sorters

14/6/2018

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As our own mountains of plastic and cardboard grow, Cr Geoff Ellis finds plenty to admire in the South Korean approach to recycling almost everything.

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Next on the wish list

31/5/2018

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With our new high school and a hospital upgrade ticked off, Cr Clare Le Serve believes our next objective should be a rail service to Lang Lang.

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Look at us now!

19/5/2018

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Ten years ago, Wonthaggi was down on its luck, writes Cr Brett Tessari. But suddenly a lot of people are proud to call this place home.

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Go figure

4/5/2018

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It’s almost $100 million and it’s our money … but try talking about the Bass Coast budget and watch the eyes glaze over, writes Mayor Pamela Rothfield.

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Questions remain over ferry plan

23/2/2018

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Cartoon: Natasha Williams-Novak

The environmental, social and planning impacts of a car ferry must be assessed, writes Cr Michael Whelan.

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Island at the crossroads

30/11/2017

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Strategic thinking is needed to retain Phillip Island as a special place rather than a dormitory suburb of Melbourne, argues Cr Michael Whelan.

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Watch this space

3/11/2017

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By Brett Tessari

IN MY other life I’m a Wonthaggi real estate agent. Lately people have been asking about all the SOLD properties on display in our office windows. Shouldn’t we replace them with houses that are actually for sale?

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In the lion’s den

19/10/2017

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A year on from a torrid election campaign, Bass Coast Mayor Pamela Rothfield reflects on how skewed one’s impression can be looking in from the outside.

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On the road again

31/8/2017

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By Cr Clare Le Serve

IN THE aftermath of the Yarra and Darebin councils’ rebranding of Australia Day, I listened to a highly paid federal MP talking across the airwaves. ‘Councils should stick to roads, rates and rubbish’ he declared. I smiled as I set the cruise control the morning after our historic Grantville council meeting.

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Between a Red Rock and a hard place

18/8/2017

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Driving along Settlement Road you could easily imagine yourself in Pakenham, writes Michael Whelan. He argues that state planning policies are killing the character of Phillip Island.

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Keep talking

4/8/2017

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Amid the insults, abuse and threats, Cr Geoff Ellis gives thanks for the voices of reason.

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Drinking from a fire hose in the age of information

21/7/2017

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We have more information than ever, but how do we cut through it to pinpoint what is important, asks Julian Brown.

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On the front line

16/6/2017

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Police officers often step into the worst moments of someone’s life, writes Bruce Kent. At least they know that in an emergency council staff are there to help pick up the pieces.

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What I’ve learnt

1/6/2017

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By Brett Tessari

SIX months ago, as far as I knew, I had never met a transgender person. Nor did I know any kids living on the streets. Being a councillor has certainly opened my eyes!

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Kick start for Cowes

18/5/2017

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Artist's impression of the
Cowes Cultural Centre

After years of stagnation, Cowes is moving at last, writes Cr Michael Whelan, but not everyone seems happy about it.

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Pride of place

31/3/2017

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Agreement on a Phillip Island aquatic centre has been a long time in the making, writes Pamela Rothfield, and it’s worth waiting a bit longer to get the right place.

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Time and tide

What I learned

A new chapter

Taking charge

Where are the women?

You can lean on them

The change starts here

Battle of the back yards

A test of our character

The rubbish sorters

Next on the wish list

Look at us now!

Go figure

Questions remain over ferry plan

Island at the crossroads

Watch this space

In the lion’s den

On the road again

Between a Red Rock and a hard place

Keep talking

Drinking from a fire hose in the age of information

On the front line

What I’ve learnt

Kick start for Cowes

Pride of place

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