The Waterline, Bass Coast magazine

21/10/2025

This Saturday be part of a community taking action for the future.

🍎 From compost to cooking tips → discover practical skills for everyday
sustainability.
💡 Save energy and water while lowering costs
🌿 Learn from workshops and guest speakers = skills you’ll actually use.
♻️ Want to reduce waste, grow food, and save energy at home? This course is for you.

📅 Saturdays, 25 Oct – 13 Dec
⏰ 10am – 1pm
📍 BCAL, 239 White Road, Wonthaggi
✉️ Register: [email protected]

Led by Harriet Pellizzier — trainer, gardener, compost queen, small business owner and creator.

Thanks to Bass Coast Shire Council for funding this course.

21/10/2025

Grab your binoculars (or just your cuppa and phone) – because today’s the day! 🐦💚

The Aussie Bird Count has officially begun, and we’re so excited to have you on board!

From today until Sunday 26 October, every 20-minute count you submit helps BirdLife Australia take a national snapshot of our feathered friends. 🦜

It’s easy, fun and meaningful — plus, every count you submit goes into the draw to win incredible prizes! 🎁

Here’s how to get started:
1️⃣ Pick your spot – backyard, balcony, park or schoolyard.
2️⃣ Open the Aussie Bird Count app and tap “Let’s Get Started” (or just set a timer for 20 minutes).
3️⃣ Count the birds you see — note the species and number.
4️⃣ Submit your sightings via the app or online.

Whether you’re counting solo, with kids, or with your whole workplace, this is your moment to slow down, connect with nature, and celebrate the birds around you. 🌿

👉 Start counting now at https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/

19/10/2025

18/10/2025

The State Government missed its chance to buy the old Holden Proving Ground. Now we are left to hope that a Chinese car company will do the right thing.

18/10/2025

Help our puppies become Guide Dogs!

18/10/2025

Bass Coast Post article: “Holding back the tide” at https://www.basscoastpost.com/neil-daly/holding-back-the-tide

George Smythe’s survey of 1842, recorded that mangroves once grew along the entire length of Queensferry’s foreshore.

As is the case with other mangroves along Western Port’s eastern arm, Queensferry’s mangroves have suffered, mainly due to human intervention and the difficulty of trying to grow them in areas where they once stood.

The article looks at recent attempts to restore Queensferry’s mangroves and poses the question: has the time come for the project teams to “walk away” and let nature resolve the issue?

Neil Daly

Neil Daly asks whether it’s time to let nature prevail at Queensferry.

18/10/2025

17/10/2025

Did you know we have a permaculture farm that provides fresh fruit and vege boxes for local pick up right here on our doorstep?

Chippin Estate Produce is located in Woolamai and they grow a wide range of food using permaculture principles (no articificial chemicals, pesticides and other nasties) and are feeding and educating people about the importance of growing and eating food 'in season'. TheWaterline Bass Coast magazine Nov issue is due out at the end of the month and features Yvette Canavan's Can Do Design • Accessories beautiful capture of the western precinct Corinella cliff face on the front cover.