Construction began in 1994 and was completed in 1996. Originally called Port Phillip Correctional Centre, the facility was the third privately operated prison to open in Victoria. It received its first prisoners on 10 September 1997.
Accommodation units
The prison consists of 13 accommodation units including a youth unit named Penine for young adult inmates aged 18–25 who are first time offenders only with no criminal record. All other under 25 prisoners are sent to mainstream units. The induction unit named Matilda is divided into 2 all prisoners spend time there before being located other units. Matilda is a fairly new and modern unit however all the other units are old and uncomfortable to live in. Port Philip Prison has been nicknamed Port Putrid due to the filth. Cells within the units have a shower, hand basin, toilet, desk, chair, television, kettle, storage shelves, intercom and bed.
Port Phillip (also commonly referred to as Port Phillip Bay or (locally) just The Bay), is a large bay in southern Victoria, Australia; it is the location of Melbourne. Geographically, the bay covers 1,930 square kilometres (480,000 acres) and the shore stretches roughly 264km (164mi). Although it is extremely shallow for its size, most of the bay is navigable. The deepest portion is only 24 metres (79ft), and half the region is shallower than 8m (26ft). The volume of the water in the bay is around 25 cubic kilometres (6.0cumi).
The first British to enter the bay were the crews of HMSLady Nelson, commanded by John Murray and, ten weeks later, HMSInvestigator commanded by Matthew Flinders, in 1802. Subsequent expeditions into the bay took place in 1803 to establish the first settlement in Victoria, near Sorrento, but was abandoned in 1804. Thirty years later, settlers from Tasmania returned to establish Melbourne, now the state's capital city, at the mouth of the Yarra River in 1835 and Geelong at Corio Bay in 1838. Today Port Phillip is the most densely populated catchment in Australia with an estimated 4.5 million people living around the bay; Melbourne's suburbs extend around much of the northern and eastern shorelines, and the city of Geelong sprawls around Corio Bay, in the bay's western arm.
Mysterious migration thrilling nature lovers in Port Phillip Bay | 7 News Australia
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published: 17 Apr 2024
Ex Port Phillip prison officer speaks of violence and prison life
Having witnessed murders and beatings, prison officer Paul O'Sullivan has seen the most extreme human behaviour at Port Phillip prison.
published: 05 Aug 2020
Working at the City of Port Phillip
To learn more about a career with the City of Port Phillip visit http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/working-city-of-port-phillip.htm
published: 15 Aug 2019
Mystery no more - satellite tracking the spider crab migration in Port Phillip Bay | ABC News
Every year masses of giant spider crabs migrate into the shallows of Port Phillip Bay near Melbourne to shed their shells. The spectacle has attracted world attention, but very little is know about the crabs. That's changing with a satellite being used to track their movements.
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published: 16 Aug 2020
Scallop Diving Madness in Port Phillip Bay - Melbourne, VIC | S1 E4
We spent some time around Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay this week, and it was time to hunt for some of the Port Phillip Scallops. It’s our first time chasing scallops and it’s been something we’ve wanted to to for a long time. We stayed and launched the tinny at Queenscliff and there were some awesome people that lead us in the right direction. Thanks to everyone that’s been so helpful. Bag limit is a 100 scallops and the challange was on! Right from the start we found some but it was hard work, a lot of freediving on around 10-13 meters to get the scallops. Gil reveals at the end actually how many dives he did ( it’s crazy) But watch how we catch and then cook some amazing scallops. Scallops and butter on the gas cooker, I don’t think it could get any better. Don’t miss this awesome epis...
published: 01 Feb 2023
LHD arrival in Port Phillip Bay
The LHD01 hull has been transported from Spain to Australia by a Heavy Lift Ship, Blue Marlin. The trip has taken around eight weeks.
The Dockwise owned Heavy Lift Ship, MV Blue Marlin has travelled around 10,000 nautical miles ( approx 18,520 km) to deliver the first LHD.
The LHDs are the largest ships ever built for the Royal Australian Navy and will provide the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with one of the most capable and sophisticated amphibious ships in the world.
The LHD will be floated off the Blue Marlin over the next two weeks and then towed into the BAE facility at Williamstown.
The Canberra Class LHDs are bigger than Australia's last aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne. When completed they will be more than 230 metres long, 27.5 metres high and weigh around 27,500 tonnes.
Each...
published: 17 Oct 2012
Anchoring in Port Phillip
This 20 minute video presentation was originally produced for people new to boating and some not so new but not familiar with Port Phillip. The emphasis is on anchoring rather than using marinas, piers, yacht clubs and harbours which are all well documented in various books and websites. Port Phillip is a great place to explore and has a very diverse range of experiences to be had in a relatively protected and easy to navigate area.
published: 22 Nov 2021
NEVER SEEN BEFORE!!! Snapper Fishing in Port Phillip Bay has gone MAD!
published: 21 Nov 2020
MONSTER SHARK caught on beach Port Phillip Bay! (EP - 20)
Went Trawling for Snapper and Pinkies around the Bellarine Peninsula! Caught some good size fish! well done to (Brad Gaffney)
Absolute MONSTER SHARK caught off the beach in Port Phillip Bay by Brad Gaffney and his mate! Absolutely crazy and nice work!!
EXCITING NEWS Cant wait to go fishing with Brad for some shark! Going to be a awesome experience!
published: 29 Nov 2020
A Tribute to Port Phillip Sea pilots launch PV Corsair wrecked on Point Lonsdale reef October 5th 23
A tribute to the Port Phillip Sea Pilots launch PV Corsair wrecked on Point Lonsdale reef October 5th 2023.
A spectacular natural event is playing out underwater in Port Phillip Bay but few Victorians will be able to see it. Thousands of spider crabs are gathering for...
A spectacular natural event is playing out underwater in Port Phillip Bay but few Victorians will be able to see it. Thousands of spider crabs are gathering for a unique event with some travelling from as far as Bass Strait.
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Every year masses of giant spider crabs migrate into the shallows of Port Phillip Bay near Melbourne to shed their shells. The spectacle has attracted world att...
Every year masses of giant spider crabs migrate into the shallows of Port Phillip Bay near Melbourne to shed their shells. The spectacle has attracted world attention, but very little is know about the crabs. That's changing with a satellite being used to track their movements.
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Every year masses of giant spider crabs migrate into the shallows of Port Phillip Bay near Melbourne to shed their shells. The spectacle has attracted world attention, but very little is know about the crabs. That's changing with a satellite being used to track their movements.
For more from ABC News, click here: https://ab.co/2kxYCZY
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We spent some time around Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay this week, and it was time to hunt for some of the Port Phillip Scallops. It’s our first time chasing s...
We spent some time around Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay this week, and it was time to hunt for some of the Port Phillip Scallops. It’s our first time chasing scallops and it’s been something we’ve wanted to to for a long time. We stayed and launched the tinny at Queenscliff and there were some awesome people that lead us in the right direction. Thanks to everyone that’s been so helpful. Bag limit is a 100 scallops and the challange was on! Right from the start we found some but it was hard work, a lot of freediving on around 10-13 meters to get the scallops. Gil reveals at the end actually how many dives he did ( it’s crazy) But watch how we catch and then cook some amazing scallops. Scallops and butter on the gas cooker, I don’t think it could get any better. Don’t miss this awesome episode and next week’s episode will be EPIC. So don’t forget to subscribe and like the videos. Thanks so much legends!
We spent some time around Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay this week, and it was time to hunt for some of the Port Phillip Scallops. It’s our first time chasing scallops and it’s been something we’ve wanted to to for a long time. We stayed and launched the tinny at Queenscliff and there were some awesome people that lead us in the right direction. Thanks to everyone that’s been so helpful. Bag limit is a 100 scallops and the challange was on! Right from the start we found some but it was hard work, a lot of freediving on around 10-13 meters to get the scallops. Gil reveals at the end actually how many dives he did ( it’s crazy) But watch how we catch and then cook some amazing scallops. Scallops and butter on the gas cooker, I don’t think it could get any better. Don’t miss this awesome episode and next week’s episode will be EPIC. So don’t forget to subscribe and like the videos. Thanks so much legends!
The LHD01 hull has been transported from Spain to Australia by a Heavy Lift Ship, Blue Marlin. The trip has taken around eight weeks.
The Dockwise owned Heavy L...
The LHD01 hull has been transported from Spain to Australia by a Heavy Lift Ship, Blue Marlin. The trip has taken around eight weeks.
The Dockwise owned Heavy Lift Ship, MV Blue Marlin has travelled around 10,000 nautical miles ( approx 18,520 km) to deliver the first LHD.
The LHDs are the largest ships ever built for the Royal Australian Navy and will provide the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with one of the most capable and sophisticated amphibious ships in the world.
The LHD will be floated off the Blue Marlin over the next two weeks and then towed into the BAE facility at Williamstown.
The Canberra Class LHDs are bigger than Australia's last aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne. When completed they will be more than 230 metres long, 27.5 metres high and weigh around 27,500 tonnes.
Each ship can carry a combined armed battlegroup of more than 1100 personnel, 100 armoured vehicles and 12 helicopters and features a 40-bed hospital.
The LHD is expected to be introduced into Royal Australian Navy service in 2014.
The LHD01 hull has been transported from Spain to Australia by a Heavy Lift Ship, Blue Marlin. The trip has taken around eight weeks.
The Dockwise owned Heavy Lift Ship, MV Blue Marlin has travelled around 10,000 nautical miles ( approx 18,520 km) to deliver the first LHD.
The LHDs are the largest ships ever built for the Royal Australian Navy and will provide the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with one of the most capable and sophisticated amphibious ships in the world.
The LHD will be floated off the Blue Marlin over the next two weeks and then towed into the BAE facility at Williamstown.
The Canberra Class LHDs are bigger than Australia's last aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne. When completed they will be more than 230 metres long, 27.5 metres high and weigh around 27,500 tonnes.
Each ship can carry a combined armed battlegroup of more than 1100 personnel, 100 armoured vehicles and 12 helicopters and features a 40-bed hospital.
The LHD is expected to be introduced into Royal Australian Navy service in 2014.
This 20 minute video presentation was originally produced for people new to boating and some not so new but not familiar with Port Phillip. The emphasis is on ...
This 20 minute video presentation was originally produced for people new to boating and some not so new but not familiar with Port Phillip. The emphasis is on anchoring rather than using marinas, piers, yacht clubs and harbours which are all well documented in various books and websites. Port Phillip is a great place to explore and has a very diverse range of experiences to be had in a relatively protected and easy to navigate area.
This 20 minute video presentation was originally produced for people new to boating and some not so new but not familiar with Port Phillip. The emphasis is on anchoring rather than using marinas, piers, yacht clubs and harbours which are all well documented in various books and websites. Port Phillip is a great place to explore and has a very diverse range of experiences to be had in a relatively protected and easy to navigate area.
Went Trawling for Snapper and Pinkies around the Bellarine Peninsula! Caught some good size fish! well done to (Brad Gaffney)
Absolute MONSTER SHARK caught of...
Went Trawling for Snapper and Pinkies around the Bellarine Peninsula! Caught some good size fish! well done to (Brad Gaffney)
Absolute MONSTER SHARK caught off the beach in Port Phillip Bay by Brad Gaffney and his mate! Absolutely crazy and nice work!!
EXCITING NEWS Cant wait to go fishing with Brad for some shark! Going to be a awesome experience!
Went Trawling for Snapper and Pinkies around the Bellarine Peninsula! Caught some good size fish! well done to (Brad Gaffney)
Absolute MONSTER SHARK caught off the beach in Port Phillip Bay by Brad Gaffney and his mate! Absolutely crazy and nice work!!
EXCITING NEWS Cant wait to go fishing with Brad for some shark! Going to be a awesome experience!
A spectacular natural event is playing out underwater in Port Phillip Bay but few Victorians will be able to see it. Thousands of spider crabs are gathering for a unique event with some travelling from as far as Bass Strait.
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Every year masses of giant spider crabs migrate into the shallows of Port Phillip Bay near Melbourne to shed their shells. The spectacle has attracted world attention, but very little is know about the crabs. That's changing with a satellite being used to track their movements.
For more from ABC News, click here: https://ab.co/2kxYCZY
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We spent some time around Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay this week, and it was time to hunt for some of the Port Phillip Scallops. It’s our first time chasing scallops and it’s been something we’ve wanted to to for a long time. We stayed and launched the tinny at Queenscliff and there were some awesome people that lead us in the right direction. Thanks to everyone that’s been so helpful. Bag limit is a 100 scallops and the challange was on! Right from the start we found some but it was hard work, a lot of freediving on around 10-13 meters to get the scallops. Gil reveals at the end actually how many dives he did ( it’s crazy) But watch how we catch and then cook some amazing scallops. Scallops and butter on the gas cooker, I don’t think it could get any better. Don’t miss this awesome episode and next week’s episode will be EPIC. So don’t forget to subscribe and like the videos. Thanks so much legends!
The LHD01 hull has been transported from Spain to Australia by a Heavy Lift Ship, Blue Marlin. The trip has taken around eight weeks.
The Dockwise owned Heavy Lift Ship, MV Blue Marlin has travelled around 10,000 nautical miles ( approx 18,520 km) to deliver the first LHD.
The LHDs are the largest ships ever built for the Royal Australian Navy and will provide the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with one of the most capable and sophisticated amphibious ships in the world.
The LHD will be floated off the Blue Marlin over the next two weeks and then towed into the BAE facility at Williamstown.
The Canberra Class LHDs are bigger than Australia's last aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne. When completed they will be more than 230 metres long, 27.5 metres high and weigh around 27,500 tonnes.
Each ship can carry a combined armed battlegroup of more than 1100 personnel, 100 armoured vehicles and 12 helicopters and features a 40-bed hospital.
The LHD is expected to be introduced into Royal Australian Navy service in 2014.
This 20 minute video presentation was originally produced for people new to boating and some not so new but not familiar with Port Phillip. The emphasis is on anchoring rather than using marinas, piers, yacht clubs and harbours which are all well documented in various books and websites. Port Phillip is a great place to explore and has a very diverse range of experiences to be had in a relatively protected and easy to navigate area.
Went Trawling for Snapper and Pinkies around the Bellarine Peninsula! Caught some good size fish! well done to (Brad Gaffney)
Absolute MONSTER SHARK caught off the beach in Port Phillip Bay by Brad Gaffney and his mate! Absolutely crazy and nice work!!
EXCITING NEWS Cant wait to go fishing with Brad for some shark! Going to be a awesome experience!
Construction began in 1994 and was completed in 1996. Originally called Port Phillip Correctional Centre, the facility was the third privately operated prison to open in Victoria. It received its first prisoners on 10 September 1997.
Accommodation units
The prison consists of 13 accommodation units including a youth unit named Penine for young adult inmates aged 18–25 who are first time offenders only with no criminal record. All other under 25 prisoners are sent to mainstream units. The induction unit named Matilda is divided into 2 all prisoners spend time there before being located other units. Matilda is a fairly new and modern unit however all the other units are old and uncomfortable to live in. Port Philip Prison has been nicknamed Port Putrid due to the filth. Cells within the units have a shower, hand basin, toilet, desk, chair, television, kettle, storage shelves, intercom and bed.