👶 What difference would #PaidParentalLeave make to you as a new father? Mick Davies, from our mowing team & our CEO Ali Wastie joined Richelle Hunt on ABC Melbourne's The Conversation Hour to discuss exactly that: abc.net.au/radio/melbourn…

🦖 Only 25 sleeps to go! 🦕 RAWRRR! We're calling on #Federal & #Victorian Governments to invest in the #BassCoast #DinosaursTrail. It's one of our key #AdvocacyPriorities. Stage 1 of this nature-based #tourism attractor is already underway. Find out more: engage.basscoast.vic.gov.au/dino

We have a new partnership with @HawksFC & Box Hill Hawks! Together we'll help drive women’s participation in #football, as well as promote our region. Great recognition for Bass Coast and our deep commitment to #genderequality, #inclusion and #diversity. basscoast.vic.gov.au/about-council/…

We're shocked & disappointed, as is the #BassCoast community, to hear the State Government has approved the extension of a controversial sand mine in Grantville. A decision taken out of our hands in November 2020. More info at: basscoast.vic.gov.au/sandmine. #gippsnews #planning

We're preparing to light up Wonthaggi for #IDAHOBIT Day tomorrow! Come down to the Civic Centre tomorrow night and see how we're showing pride and support for our #LGBTQIA+ community and celebrating an #inclusive and #diverse society.

For #IDAHOBIT Day this year we're creating a rainbow of light! Come to the Civic Centre in Wonthaggi tomorrow night to see a brilliant splash of pride and support for our #LGBTQIA+ community. For more information about IDAHOBIT Day, visit idahobit.org.au

Rainbows of light in Wonthaggi for #IDAHOBIT! 🌈❤️🥇 Come and see the Civic Centre buildings and trees in Wonthaggi at dusk (or just after) today. The lights are a celebration of our #diversity and #equality. basscoast.vic.gov.au/about-council/… #gippsnews

This year’s #NationalReconciliationWeek theme is ‘Be Brave. Make Change’. In solidarity & 22 years after the Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk, everyone's invited to walk side-by-side for a Bridge Walk across Phillip Island bridge on Tuesday 31 May. basscoast.vic.gov.au/explore/whats-… #gippsnews

Next week Services Australia's mobile office the 'Golden Wattle' will visit Loch (30 May), Korumburra (31 May) & Cowes (1-2 June) for easy access to Centrelink, Medicare & Department of Veterans Affairs services. For more info, including times, visit servicesaustralia.gov.au/mobileoffice

A quick project update on the Cowes Cultural and Community Centre as the new foundations rise out of the ground. For more information, head to engage.basscoast.vic.gov.au/cowesccc

BRIDGE WALK POSTPONED Unfortunately due to the forecast of rough weather, tomorrow's Bridge Walk for Reconciliation (Tuesday, 31 May) has been postponed until NAIDOC Week in early July. Further details to follow, closer to the event. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Hello Alberton, Korumburra, Toora, Willung, Devon North, Woolamai, Cape Paterson & Leongatha. We'll be doing aerial inspections in your area between Mon 6 June and Fri 10 June. Thanks in advance for sharing this post :)

🏍 🏁 #MotoGP™ is coming! 🏁 🏍 Super-excited to meet with Australian MotoGP™ this week to discuss preparations for this year's Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 14-16 Oct. It's been a long two-years and is set to be quite a comeback event, so stay tuned! #gippsnews

The transition to #ElectricVehicles brings with it some new challenges for our VicEmergency Service Volunteers. Recently, one cold, wet winter's night our local Phillip Island SES VICSES News & cfa_updates got together to learn more...our Mayor, Cr Michael Whelan joined them.

Tune in to abctv + iView on Tuesday at 8.30pm to "Meet the Penguins" and witness something truly amazing 🥰🐧🐧 #MeetThePenguinsAU from Northern Pictures

The latest #StateofTheEnvironmentReport has prompted our Mayor, Cr Michael Whelan, to make a direct request to the Victorian Planning Minister about #sandmining in the Western Port Woodlands. #gippsnews

Victorian livestock producers and service providers are invited to attend a webinar on 1 August or 4 August to hear about how we are preparing for and will respond to a FMD outbreak. Register at: agriculture.vic.gov.au/events Meat & Livestock Australia Australian Wool Innovation Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) @vfflivestock

"This year, coming back as a (#Moto2) world champion, is going to be a very special weekend for me." 💬 Discussing his return to Phillip Island this October, Aussie Remy Gardner #87 joined us for a chat on our latest podcast 🎙️ #MotoGP motogp.com.au/fan-zone/news/…

Earlier today we announced our official charity partner for 2022 😁 We're looking forward to working with the team at PICAL throughout the event as we aim to create a more sustainable #AustralianGP 🌱 #MotoGP motogp.com.au/fan-zone/news/…

The Draft Cowes Streetscape Master Plan is open for feedback: engage.basscoast.vic.gov.au/streetscapesco…. Drop in sessions are being held at Olive Justice Place in Cowes on: 🟡 Tuesday, 20 September from 10am to 1pm 🟡 Thursday, 29 September from 3pm to 5pm 🟡 Saturday, 1 October from 11am to 1pm