The Latest Breaking News from Phillip Island

Supercars rescue Phillip Island racing after GP loss

Racing will live on at Phillip Island, with Supercars to return to the famous Victorian circuit following the loss of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

AAP · Oct 16

MotoGP 2027 calendar revealed with Buenos Aires and Adelaide joining the schedule

The 2027 MotoGP calendar has been released which features 22 rounds with the addition of Buenos Aires in place of Balaton Park, while the Australian round moves from Phillip Island to Adelaide

Autosport · Sep 25

Adelaide will be “one of the safest circuits on the calendar”, says MotoGP's deputy CEO

MotoGP is gearing up for a move to Adelaide next year, with deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta describing it as one of the safest circuits on the calendar

Motorsport · Sep 6

First Australian death of little penguin with H5 bird flu confirmed on Phillip Island

Authorities confirm first Australian death of species found with virus near where it attracts crowds to a ‘penguin parade’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 15

MotoGP Fans Furious Over Shock Adelaide Street Circuit Calendar Addition

MotoGP has inked a fresh deal that will see the Australian round take place on the Adelaide street circuit from 2027, replacing Phillip Island, and fans aren't happy.

RideApart · Feb 20

Adelaide street circuit to host MotoGP from next year

The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix will be raced on a street circuit in Adelaide after Victoria's Phillip Island lost hosting rights.

AAP · Feb 18

‘Everyone’s on edge about it’: rabbit numbers on Phillip Island reach ‘plague proportions’

Coastal residents face thousands of dollars in damage from the invasive species – which one expert warns could be becoming immune to Australia’s main biological control

The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2025

‘There’s no rules!’ A day out on an adult school trip

Despite his reservations, Tom Gill discovers making new friends surprisingly fun on a group whale-watching adventure to Phillip Island

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2025

Bezzecchi critical of Vinales response to Phillip Island sprint crash

Marco Bezzecchi says he was unimpressed by Maverick Vinales showing him the middle finger as he lay motionless on the ground after the pair collided at high speed in Saturday's sprint race at the Australian Grand Prix.

Autosport · Oct 21, 2024

Marquez: “Big insect” to blame for startline tear-off incident

Australian Grand Prix winner Marc Marquez has explained that a large insect on his visor was ultimately the cause of his slow, smoky getaway at the start of Sunday’s MotoGP race at Phillip Island.

Motorsport · Oct 20, 2024