Community
High to extreme fire danger ratings in place
PHILLIP Island Fire Brigade hosted a fire safety chat morning in Silverleaves on Sunday, December 28, to talk all things fire safety and preparing for the fire season. With days of significant fire danger forecast this week amid hot, dry and windy conditions, CFA is reminding residents that leaving early
Bass Coast Ute and 4x4 show raises funds for mental health
THE Bass Coast’s popular Ute and 4x4 display will return in 2026 at the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve on Saturday, January 10, with all funds raised being donated to mental health. Launched in 2017 by organiser Jarrod Witherow, the show will display as part of the Bass Coast Wonthaggi Show.
Summer clean-up – an invitation to protect the coast
WILDLIFE Coast Cruises led a community cleanup of Cowes last week, scheduled for the summer peak season after the New Year celebrations, a community event sponsored by Wildlife Coast Cruises and Phillip Island Nature Parks. Environmental officers of Wildlife Coast Cruises, Mika and Georgia, led the cleanup, setting up a