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In 1986, Australia eradicated rabbits from an island stripped bare by 150 years of grazing; native vegetation and seabird habitat are returning

Phillip Island has undergone a remarkable environmental turnaround following an extensive pest eradication initiative. The island is witnessing a resurgence of native flora and is nurturing thriving colonies of migratory seabirds. Each year, it becomes a safe haven for thousands of seabirds to breed. Ongoing restoration efforts aim to safeguard…

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Casey Stoner leads criticism as Phillip Island’s MotoGP exit draws reaction

News about MotoGP replacing the much-loved Phillip Island race with a street circuit in Adelaide has set social media ablaze

Motorsport

SA set to swoop as Victoria loses MotoGP

South Australia is set to host the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix after Victoria's government failed to lock in a deal to keep the race at Phillip Island.

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Government rejects MotoGP proposal to change Australian GP venue

MotoGP had sought to change the location of the Australian GP, but state legislators ruled that it must remain at Phillip Island

Autosport

'Can't believe it': MotoGP drought ends in Australia

In his 76th start, Spaniard Raul Fernandez has finally saluted in MotoGP after riding flawlessly to win the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island.

AAP

Aussie rider pulls off stunning Moto2 win at Island

Describing it as "mentally demanding", 20-year-old Senna Aguis has become the first Australian rider to win a Moto2 race at Phillip Island.

AAP

Marco Bezzecchi recovers from hitting seagull to win Australian MotoGP sprint race

Italian rider wins white-knuckle sprint at Phillip Island ahead of Sunday’s main race

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Aussie eyeing breakthrough MotoGP podium at Island

Australian MotoGP rider Jack Miller has rediscovered some serious pace, claiming a front-row spot at Phillip Island and finishing fourth in the sprint race.

AAP

Phillip Island lap record smashed in MotoGP practice

Italian Marco Bezzecchi has responded from a horror crash in Indonesia two weeks ago to smash the Australian MotoGP lap record at Phillip Island.

AAP

Brabhams and ex-Alboreto Ferrari among the Phillip Island Classic highlights

The Victorian Historic Racing Register’s Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport is the largest historic motorsport gathering in the southern hemisphere. Photographer Peter Ellenbogen – celebrating his 25th successive visit to the iconic circuit, south of Melbourne – presents highlights from last weekend’s 36th edition.

Autosport

Bulega makes perfect start to World Superbike season

Italy's Nicolo Bulega has claimed a career-first hat-trick in the opening round of the World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island.

AAP

How Martin is 'playing' Bagnaia in MotoGP championship run-in

Francesco Bagnaia's face in the post-race press conference at Phillip Island on Sunday, after finishing third in MotoGP's Australian Grand Prix, was the best imaginable projection of the 10 seconds that separated him from the victorious Marc Marquez and runner-up Jorge Martin.

Autosport

Seven things we learned from the 2024 MotoGP Australian Grand Prix

The Australian Grand Prix weekend had it all. There was the usual wild Phillip Island weather, which led to a cancelled session on Friday but at least didn’t interfere with the schedule as it had in 2023.

Autosport

Marc Marquez rides out mozzie mishap to win Aussie GP

After falling back to 13th off the starting line, Spain's Marc Marquez has produced a flawless ride to claim a classic Australian MotoGP win at Phillip Island.

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Autosport

Marquez says “these were my conditions” after topping Australia MotoGP practice

Marc Marquez has admitted that circumstances at Phillip Island played into his hands perfectly as he went fastest on a curtailed first day of the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix.

Motorsport

Miller: “Anything is realistic” as Phillip Island braces for rain and wind

Local favourite Jack Miller believes any result is possible at this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, given the nature of the Phillip Island venue as well as the weather forecast.

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The Block 2024 Cast: Meet The 10 Phillip Island Contestants Competing For A Massive Cash Prize

The youngest couple may be the ones to stir up the most drama.

AAP

Indian national, three others killed in island tragedy

Three women and a man are dead in an unpatrolled beach tragedy, with Life Saving Victoria saying it is the state's worst drowning incident in 20 years.

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Autosport

“Not easy” for Martin to see Thailand MotoGP tyre wear after Australia loss

The Pramac Ducati rider was on course to convert pole to victory in last Saturday’s grand prix at Phillip Island, but plummeted to fifth on the final lap as his soft tyre gamble backfired.

Autosport

Zarco says first MotoGP win makes 2024 Honda switch “even easier” now

After 120 grand prix starts, 33-year-old Zarco finally scored his maiden MotoGP victory in a thrilling Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island last Saturday.

Autosport

Espargaro: Aprilia pace was “embarrassing” in tough Australia MotoGP race

Aprilia enjoyed a strong Friday at Phillip Island, with its flowing nature and the generally good acceleration of the RS-GP helping Maverick Vinales to third overall on the timesheets.

Motorsport

Yamaha needs "15 winters" to catch Ducati in MotoGP, fears Quartararo

The French rider was speaking after last Saturday's Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island, which yielded a disappointing run to 14th place.

Autosport

Yamaha needs ‘15 winters’ to catch Ducati in MotoGP, fears Quartararo

The French rider was speaking after last Saturday’s Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island, which yielded a disappointing run to 14th place.

AAP

MotoGP stars back call to cancel sprint amid rain, wind

The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix sprint race has been cancelled due to extreme weather at the famous Phillip Island circuit.

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Aussie rider Kelso secures first Moto3 podium

Australian Joel Kelso has secured a maiden Moto3 podium by finishing third in the category's race during the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island.

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