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🗨️ "The atmosphere was everything you'd hope for. Thompson Avenue was new, fresh and buzzing. The Esplanade transformed ...
26/10/2026

🗨️ "The atmosphere was everything you'd hope for. Thompson Avenue was new, fresh and buzzing. The Esplanade transformed into a dancefloor and more than 1,000 campers filled the Cowes campground. Friday delivered one of those perfect Bass Coast days that reminds you why people love this place so much...

Over the past 30 years, thousands of volunteers, sporting clubs, service clubs, community groups, emergency services personnel, local businesses and Council staff, past and present, have helped make MotoGP what it became.
..They should all be proud of the role they have played, not just this weekend, but over the last three decades. The success of MotoGP on Phillip Island has never belonged to one organisation. It has belonged to an entire community."

Read more in this week's Mayors Message 👇
www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/about-council/news-listing/mayors-message-27-oct-26

(📸 Throwback to on Phillip Island over the last couple of years)

This is it. The After Party. 🤩Head down to the Cowes MotoGP Entertainment Precinct for a FREE day and night of tunes wit...
24/10/2026

This is it. The After Party. 🤩

Head down to the Cowes MotoGP Entertainment Precinct for a FREE day and night of tunes with the stunning Western Port as your backdrop.

⌚ 10am – midnight
BMW Superscreen

⌚ 6pm
2026 MotoGP race replay

⌚ 7pm
Rehash Cover Band

⌚ 10:30pm
DJ Set

https://www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/motogp

🏍 One last Saturday night letsgooo? Head down to the Cowes MotoGP Entertainment Precinct for a FREE day and night of tun...
23/10/2026

🏍 One last Saturday night letsgooo?

Head down to the Cowes MotoGP Entertainment Precinct for a FREE day and night of tunes featuring Western Port as the perfect backdrop.

BMW Superscreen
⌚ 10am – Midnight

Andrew Swift
⌚ 6pm

Louie and the Party Boys
⌚ 9pm
https://www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/motogp

Thinking a change to Bass Coast might be for you? 👀• Casual Immunisation NurseApplications Close: 4 November• Venue Expe...
23/10/2026

Thinking a change to Bass Coast might be for you? 👀

• Casual Immunisation Nurse
Applications Close: 4 November

• Venue Experience Officer (Casual and Part-time)
Applications Close: 30 October

• Team Leader Emergency Management and Resilience
Applications Close: 1 November

• Sports Oval and Turf Maintenance Team Member
Applications Close: 25 October

• Biodiversity Conservation Officer
Applications Close: 25 October

Apply now or learn more about where a career at Bass Coast Shire Council can take you 👉 https://www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/careers

🏍Enjoyed Community Day and want to keep the local vibes going with local talent? Head down to the Cowes MotoGP Entertain...
23/10/2026

🏍Enjoyed Community Day and want to keep the local vibes going with local talent?

Head down to the Cowes MotoGP Entertainment Precinct for a FREE day and night of tunes featuring Western Port as the perfect backdrop.

BMW Superscreen
⌚ 4pm – Midnight

Imogen Price
⌚ 6pm

The Laing Brothers
⌚ 9pm
https://www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/motogp

22/10/2026

This Seniors Month, we're celebrating the important role our pool plays in helping older members of our community stay active, independent and socially connected.

For many seniors, water-based exercise provides a gentle, supportive way to keep moving. But just as importantly, the pool is a place to belong, build friendships and look out for one another.

After 50 years of serving Bass Coast, our much-loved Wonthaggi pool is ageing and reaching the end of its life. Our community deserves a modern, accessible aquatic and leisure centre that can continue supporting people of all ages and abilities for generations to come.

That’s why Bass Coast Shire Council is advocating for government investment in the future of the Bass Coast Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

🎥 Hear why, even after 25 years, the pool remains such an important part of this community member's life now more than ever.

🔗 Learn more: engage.basscoast.vic.gov.au/aquaticswon

It's time to tidy up those gardens and get your property bushfire ready ahead of summer! ☀️🌿🌳🌾From Saturday 31 October t...
22/10/2026

It's time to tidy up those gardens and get your property bushfire ready ahead of summer! ☀️🌿🌳🌾

From Saturday 31 October to Sunday 22 November, we're accepting domestic loads of green waste FREE of charge at our waste facilities in:

📍 Wonthaggi
📍 Inverloch
📍 Grantville
📍 Cowes

🍂 Clearing fallen leaves, branches and other vegetation around your property can help reduce potential fuel for bushfires. So grab those gardening gloves and make the most of the fee-free period!

🚗 Our facilities can get busy, especially over the Melbourne Cup long weekend. Consider visiting mid-week or later in the fee-free period to avoid the queues.

Please note that trailers larger than 8' x 5' and large trucks cannot access the Cowes Recycling Bank and will be redirected to Grantville. Some plant species and materials also aren't accepted as green waste.

♻️ Check what's accepted, facility locations and opening hours before you visit: www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/greenwaste

21/10/2026

An update from today's Council's Meeting!

🗨️ "The flags are up on the bridge. The shops are decorated. Thompson Avenue is looking its best. The new Cowes Foreshor...
20/10/2026

🗨️ "The flags are up on the bridge. The shops are decorated. Thompson Avenue is looking its best. The new Cowes Foreshore Precinct is ready to welcome visitors, businesses have rolled out their new furniture, and there's a real sense that something special is about to happen...

For more than 30 years, the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix has been part of the rhythm and identity of life on Phillip Island. Every spring, the bikes rolled into town, the streets filled with colour and the familiar roar echoed across the Island. An entire generation has grown up knowing that MotoGP weekend wasn't just another event. It was something special.
..This weekend is our chance to celebrate it. And while there was exciting news this week that Supercars will return to Phillip Island from 2027, right now the focus is firmly on MotoGP and giving this incredible event the farewell it deserves."

Read more in this week's Mayors Message 👇
https://www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/about-council/news-listing/mayors-message-19-oct-26

🏁🚗 Supercars are coming back! Check out the throwback Friday!Today, the Victorian Government announced that the Repco Su...
16/10/2026

🏁🚗 Supercars are coming back! Check out the throwback Friday!

Today, the Victorian Government announced that the Repco Supercars Championship will return to Phillip Island from 2027, bringing one of Australia's biggest motorsport categories back to one of the country's most iconic circuits.

It's fantastic news for Phillip Island, local businesses and motorsport fans, and a positive step as Bass Coast continues advocating for a diverse calendar of events and experiences following the loss of MotoGP™ and World Superbikes.

Phillip Island and Supercars go wayyyyyyyyy back. The circuit first hosted a championship round in 1976, with 62 championship races held here over the decades. These throwback photos from 2010 are a reminder of the atmosphere that Supercars brought to Cowes and the Island. 🏎️💨

But before we start counting down to 2027, we've got one more huge weekend to enjoy...
🏍️ Next weekend is MotoGP™ on Phillip Island.

If you've ever wanted a taste of the atmosphere Phillip Island creates for major events, now is your chance. You don't need a ticket to the track to be part of it.
🎸 Live music and entertainment in Cowes
🏍️ Motorcycles lining Thompson Avenue
📺 Race highlights on the superscreen
🏛️ A special motorsport exhibition at Berninneit
🍔 Great local food, shopping and hospitality

Address

Wonthaggi, VIC

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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1300 226 278

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