Be aware of mosquito risk these holidays
RESIDENTS planning summer holidays, or long weekends, to regions with increased risk of the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), are being warned to plan...
Road resealing across the region
A TOTAL of 20 local roads are set to be resealed this month as part of Glenelg Shire Council’s annual road resealing program, with...
Bendigo Bank launches Victorian Bushfire Appeal
BENDIGO Bank is stepping up to support affected communities initiating the Victorian Bushfire Appeal in response to several devastating fires impacting multiple communities in...
Ultimax lives up to its name
THE Port of Portland welcomed quite a large visitor this week, the huge 48,000 tonne Ultimax wood chip carrier being one of eight arrivals...
What’s on in the district
Fawthrop Walking Group
The group meets at Hood Street Carpark Wednesdays at 9am. Finish with a cuppa and a chat - $3. Contact Colleen on...
Busy time at the saleyards
LAST week saw the first day of sales for the year at the Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange on Wednesday Jan 7.
Locals leading bushfire fight
GROUPS of local firefighters have travelled far and wide across the state to assist the ongoing firefighting efforts after numerous blazes were sparked during...
Main stage music line-up
Here is when you can catch the incredible musical acts set to take to the live music stage for Hooked on Portland, which this...
Bay nets banned
LOCAL recreational fishermen are rejoicing following the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s readoption of a Fisheries Notice that bans the use of mesh, trawl and seine...
Hooked on Portland hits town
LOVERS of all things fishing and seafood are in for a treat this weekend, as the annual Hooked on Portland festival returns to once...
From Cornwall with love
Cornwall is considered one of the most remote and yet beautiful counties in England.
And the county’s North Coast with its dramatic cliffscapes, craggy...
Be aware of mosquito risk these holidays
RESIDENTS planning summer holidays, or long weekends, to regions with increased risk of the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), are being warned to plan...
