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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
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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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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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Crunch time

3/3/2017

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Once upon a time Geoff Ellis knew exactly what the council should do. And then he became a councillor.


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Wonthaggi highball stadium

17/2/2017

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Prudent financial decision or missed opportunity? The three local (Bunurong Ward) councillors were at odds on whether the council should proceed with an application for State Government funding for a Wonthaggi highball stadium. The Post asked them to explain why they voted as they did.

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What makes us tick

3/2/2017

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The Australian character leaves other nations a bit perplexed, writes Cr Julian Brown in an Australia Day address.


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Missed opportunity

16/12/2016

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PictureCr Michael Whelan is a councillor for Island Ward.
By Michael Whelan
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First things first; Council is re writing the Council Plan and a community engagement program was approved by council at the December meeting. This is your only real chance to influence council's planned approach so I urge you all to get involved and provide input.


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