Phillip Island GP Gone

Phillip Island GP gone

A day after the state government pledged to support keeping the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island, Victoria had... Let's Stay Connected There’s no better way to stay connected with your local community than with a digital subscription to the Gippsland Times. Please subscribe or login to access all content.

Another blow for Gippsland, Phillip Island loses MotoGP

MOTOGP BY DAVID BRAITHWAITE AND BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   A DAY after the state government pledged to support keeping the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island, Victoria lost the event to South Australia. The current contract to host the race expired after this October’s staging, but the state government was unable to secure a new agreement with MotoGP championship organiser Dorna Sports. After hosting the event twice in the late 1980s t…

Phillip Island Penguins Demand Proof Adelaide Exists

The famous Phillip Island Penguins have issued a formal statement confirming they have "absolutely no idea" what an Adelaide is and remain unconvinced it exists.The announcement follows MotoGP's decision to move the Australian Grand Prix from Phillip Island to Adelaide."What is it?" asked colony spokesperson Kevin. "We tried looking it up online, but found nothing."Of course, penguins can't actually use Google.The colony, which has coexisted wit…