There were 52 sightings of the beast - thought to be a Tasmanian Tiger - back in the day, but no one ever caught it.
Bass Coast Shire
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Local governments met in Canberra and were united in asking for the establishment a national Climate Compensation Fund.
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The Monitor asked Wonthaggi residents if they are in favour of new council controls to stop mining developments in the area.
Wellington Shire Council renews its cost-sharing policy for sealing dusty roads.
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Local governments are tasked with maintaining a third of the nation's infrastructure, which makes footing the bill for climate damage increasingly difficult.
WorldSBK is leaving Bass Coast Shire for South Australia, following MotoGP's exit in February.
“It's a place our great grandchildren should be able to visit and enjoy. We need to look after it.”
The Monitor put Cowes locals to the test.
It's been 42 years since the council's mayoral chains were last photographed and there’s still no real clues as to where the trinkets ended up.
After 16 years in parliament, Nationals Party member Tim Bull will not recontest his electorate in the upcoming November poll.
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The Monitor asked Cowes residents what event they would like to see now that the motorcycles won't be returning.
An expansion of the shed in Newhaven, which has become a major repository for historical vehicles and equipment, is in the works.
"It's more than just a bed for the night. It's a place where people can be cared for and be shown warmth and understanding."
As the vessel was approaching Victoria’s coast, the captain made a grave navigational error.
Bass Coast Shire's expenditure on coastal repairs is increasing, and it wants fossil fuel companies to cough up.
Some residents are worried the development will take customers away from independent businesses.
Bass Coast Shire says it can’t be expected to continually fork out for damage caused by the fossil fuel industry.
“Our native wildlife haven't evolved to withstand the bacteria from a cat or a dog bite.”
Bass Coast Shire councillor Mat Morgan said he had received hundreds of emails from people concerned about this issue.
The funding will primarily be spent in Baw Baw and Bass Coast Shires.
The scheme aims to help Victoria divert 80 percent of all material away from landfill by 2030.
Nearly $3 million available to mitigate risk, but plans still on the drawing board.
"This is part of the fabric of our community. We’re not just financially invested here in the Bass Coast, we're emotionally invested."
In an attempt to save the Surf Life Saving Club a 110-metres sandbag wall will be constructed along the beach.
Built in 1911, the span is a stunning example of early 20th century timber engineering.
