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22 Oct 2025

Severe weather warning: Damaging winds up to 110km are predicted

THE Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning for Bass Coast and South Gippsland. With damaging winds of more than 110km/h developing. The message advised to be aware of potential hazards caused by severe weather, including debris...

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22 Oct 2025

A drive of hope across the Nullarbor to fight pancreatic cancer

CURRENTLY on the Nullabor in a 1967 convertible beach buggy - painted with purpose by Pankind, Kirri Harvey and Mardi Lloyd of Phillip Island are already turning heads and sharing their story, in honour of Kirri’s late husband of 23 years, Andrew...

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22 Oct 2025

Bang Bang Cup 2025 — Back with a Bang!

THE Bang Bang Bar & Food Cup is back for round two — and it’s shaping up to be another classic Phillip Island Board riders showdown! After last year’s epic debut, the season opener will once again bring together mateship, banter, and...

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21 Oct 2025

On the land

Come and grow at PICAL Garden Open Day

PHILLIP Island Community and Learning Centre (PICAL) invites everyone to celebrate community and connection at its Garden Open Day on Saturday, November 1, from 10 am to 3 pm. Set to take place at PICAL’s Pantry Garden at Blue Gum Reserve (119...

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21 Oct 2025

Rotary volunteers steer MotoGP parking to aid new hospital courtyard

AT THIS weekend’s Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, volunteers from the Rotary Club of Phillip Island and San Remo took on the huge task of managing parking for thousands of motorcycles and cars at the Phillip Island Circuit. Clad in bright orange...

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20 Oct 2025

Registrations open for the 27th annual Coronet Bay Fun Run & Walk

ON SUNDAY, November 2, at the Fred Gration Reserve, the Coronet Bay Community Association will kick off the 27th annual Fun Run and Walk. Coronet Bay Community Association secretary, John Kutniewski, said the registration and volunteer coordination...

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19 Oct 2025

Bang Bang Cup 2025 — Back with a Bang!

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17 Oct 2025

Nyora Raceway double header to start off the season

THIS weekend, over Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19, Nyora raceway hosts a double header - starting the new season with some of the local classes. Starting off with the youngest competitors who are the next superstars, Nyora Raceway have...

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16 Oct 2025

Registrations are open for the 27th annual Coronet Bay Fun Run & Walk

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16 Oct 2025

Chloe Wade, a finalist in this year’s Victorian Education Excellence Awards

OUTSTANDING teachers and schools are being celebrated for their innovation and excellence, with finalists being announced for this year’s Victorian Education Excellence Awards. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll congratulated...

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14 Oct 2025

Bass Coast Health celebrates its exceptional Allied Health team

BASS Coast Health (BCH) is proud to celebrate the outstanding contributions of its Allied Health professionals on Allied Health Professions Day on 14 October. Their expertise supports patients and the community across Bass Coast and South Gippsland...

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14 Oct 2025

Phillip Island riders go full send at Round 2 of the Joy Ride Rookie Cup

PHILLIP Island’s Mountain bikers put in another strong showing at Round 2 of the Joy Ride Rookie Cup, held at Mt Major — Victoria’s premier junior downhill racing series. The event drew some of the state’s fastest junior gravity riders, with...

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