Latest Bass News

Bass Coast Celebrates the Outstanding Community Award Winners for 2026
Wentworth Shire Council Announces 3-Bin Kerbside Collection Service
Planning Amendment Progresses for Phillip Island Sporting Precinct
Tasmanian federal redistribution: Tasmania’s electorate changes announced
Taskforce Falcon detectives charge four people following investigation into alleged arson attack at restaurant – Strathfield
Severe weather update: Damaging winds and high tides in the south-east
Labor’s Blatant Disregard Of Tasmanians
Appeal to locate teenage boy missing from Guildford
Delivering Better Health Care For Launceston
New Pearcedale playground and upgraded skate park officially opened
Delivering more seats at UTAS Stadium as redevelopment continues
Another broken Liberal health promise By Janie Finlay MP Deputy Labor Leader Member for Bass Jess Greene MP Member for Bass 02 July 2026
Inaugural Island Escape Festival brings winter warmth to Northern Tasmania
2026 Bass Coast Business Awards Finalists
Boag’s belongs in Tasmania  By Janie Finlay MP Deputy Leader and Member for Bass, Jess Greene MP Member for Bass 23 June 2026
New Wonthaggi netball pavilion opens with more funding announced for brighter games
Communities Hold Key To Saving Kelp
Fatal crash on East Derwent Highway
Victoria claims to have stopped native logging. So why is it importing Tasmanian forests?
Water bodies exhibition marks NAIDOC Week at Kingston Arts
Fatal crash – Bass Highway, Carrick
Seal pups and seabird chicks are suffering in extreme weather. How can we protect them?
Inverloch to Wonthaggi Trail put to the test with 500 excited riders
Serious crash at Turners Beach under investigation
Council adopts new strategy to connect, listen and advocate for Bass Coast
Next Step For Surf Parade Shared Path In Inverloch
Georges River Council Supports Local Organisations and Residents with $137,000 in Grants
Bass Coast Shire Council adopts balanced Budget focused on delivering for the community
Planning Progress Continues for Phillip Island Sporting Precinct
Street light upgrade improves safety and sustainability across Bass Coast
New Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Opens On Bass Highway
Official sod turn on breakthrough $113.2 million water infrastructure project in Western Port
Reducing Red Tape For Tradies
Spirit Of Tasmania V Welcomed Into Hobart
Man charged with drug trafficking following operational activity across Melbourne’s West
Creatives of Bass Coast – grow your networks and fill your events
NAIDOC 2026: Bass Coast Celebrates “50 Years Of Deadly”
World Environment Day: Protecting Australia’s biodiversity with world-leading research
Shellharbour comes alive as community participation hits new highs
Building a better State Road Network
New Bass Highway upgrades to start between Wynyard and Waratah
Cape Woolamai named finalist in Top Tourism Town Awards 2026 – voting now open
Bureau Issues Long-range Forecast For Winter
Feral Cats Eradicated From Little Dog Island
Delivering safer roads in the North West
First New Mountain Bike Jump Park Opens At Sunset Strip
Endangered turtles remain resilient one year on from Manning River flood |
Nominations Open For 2026 Bass Coast Community Awards