News Archive

Aunty Dyan Summers told the tragic story of Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner, the first people to be hanged in Victoria in 1842.

THE ANNUAL commemoration of the hanging of two Aboriginal freedom fighters in 1842, the first people to be hanged in Victoria, drew a sombre and reflective crowd to Wishart Reserve, Wonthaggi, a week before Australia Day.

Community members and cricket plays pitched in for the annual Poowong-Loch Cricket Club Sheep Shearing fundraiser.

CRICKET players became sheep farmers for a day for the annual Poowong-Loch Cricket Club Sheep Shearing fundraiser on Sunday, January 17.

Parish Priest Father Darren Howie and Bishop Gregory Bennet farewelled Sister Helen on Sunday.

THE last nun in residence at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wonthaggi after 108 years was farewelled in a special mass and art exhibition on Sunday, January 17.

Melbourne holidaymaker Audun Aas was thrilled to find his wedding ring on the Inverloch surf beach with the help of Wonthaggi’s Michelle Lowe and her metal detector.

WITH a little bit of community spirt – and a metal detector – miracles can happen. Just ask Melbourne-based holidaymaker Audun Aas who lost his wedding ring on Inverloch’s surf beach recently.

The 2021 Bass Coast Citizen of the Year Mat Bowtell with Bass Coast Young Citizen of the Year Margaret Sand. They were presented with paintings by local artist Katherine Muir.

COWES’ Mat Bowtell and Wonthaggi’s Margaret Sand are this year’s local Bass Coast heroes. They were named Bass Coast’s Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year respectively last Wednesday, January 13. Nominated by Neville Goodwin, Mr Bowtell, founder of Free 3D

Maritime Safety Victoria educators spent Sunday reminding boaters the importance of life jacket safety in Rhyll. Pictured here with Rhyll- Phillip Island Angling Club president Albert Abram (centre), Bass Coast Shire Mayor Brett Tessari (back right) and Transport Safety director Cameron Toy (right).

LOCAL and holidaying boaters have learnt how to service and maintain their lifejackets so they can stay safe on the water.

On Sunday March 21 the Archies Creek Hotel will play host to the incomparable Kate Ceberano.

IT’S been a huge few weeks at the Archies Creek Hotel for the Caravan Club team with a stunning array of talent and a great response from their expanding audience. But that was just an entrée. There’s a lot more talent headed this way

Using Lifesaver 30 – an impressive twin-engine Airbus H135 P2+ helicopter with winch capability in the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service fleet – volunteers with Waratah Beach Marine Search and Rescue honed their emergency management skills for Bass Coast-specific incidents

WATER safety has been boosted with Waratah Beach Marine Search and Rescue (MSAR) volunteers completing intensive emergency preparedness training using the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service in a first for the region.

This bollard was the cause of a family’s distress at Smiths Beach recently. It has since been removed.

A BOLLARD has been removed from Smiths Beach following local uproar.

Cape Paterson’s strong winds are perfect for Trevor Reeves to fly his kites.

ON a windy day, you’ll find Trevor Reeves’ colourful creations flying at Cape Paterson.

AT LONG last, for many, parkrun is back this Saturday morning at 8am at Inverloch, Koonwarra, Mirboo North and Churchill Island on Phillip Island. But it hasn’t been a total layoff for the parkrun community with many first timers taking up the ‘not parkrun’

A TEENAGE boy who accidently shot himself in the foot with a spear gun has been dramatically rescued last night, Wednesday, January 13, in Inverloch. 

A woman has fatally drowned at Venus Bay.

A WOMAN in her 20s has fatally drowned at Venus Bay this evening, Wednesday, January 13.