Are you our next Youth MP?
EXPRESSIONS of Interest are officially open for the National Youth Parliament 2026, where young people from all walks of life will engage directly with...
Seal-y discovery prompts investigation
A MARINE mammal mystery has prompted local police and the Victorian Conservation Regulator to call for the public’s assistance, after an Australian Fur Seal...
Too Far to Fetch
Pets Domain has built strong rescue partnerships across regional Australia, but in Portland, distance and limited resources have made finding a local partner a...
Tales to save koalas
South West Environmental Education (SWEE) have announced their new fundraiser book ‘Tabitha’s Tales.’
To celebrate the release, SWEE teamed up with Portland Library on...
Tree-mendous donation
SOUTHWEST Environment Alliance’s (SEA) generosity is branching out to local residents, as they look to give away 100 manna gum seedlings to those who...
Island Park vision comes to life
A vision for Island Park has been set, following the endorsement of a key document.
At the September Council Meeting Councillors adopted the Island...
New four-year vision set for Council
The Glenelg Shire Council has endorsed its new Council and Wellbeing Plan 2025–2029, setting a clear direction for the next four years to support...
South west Victoria urged to prepare for potential storms
AS Spring arrives and the warmer months approach, the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is urging communities across south west Victoria to take proactive...
Help shape local early childhood
Early Learning Victoria Portland South (interim name) is looking for passionate early childhood professionals, administration staff and centre cooks to help local children get...
Using AI in agriculture
A Future Farming Forum, organised by Food and Fibre Great South Coast , will take place next week in Portland and Hamilton.
The event aims...
Rain can’t stop Catman from pouncing through Portland
WHILE a certain Geelong-loving Cat Man was left licking his wounds following the Cats’ AFL grand final defeat, another Cat Man who has gained...
Boost for proposed project
A MASSIVE Federal Government investment into Australia’s low-carbon liquid fuel industry could have major implications for the future economy of Portland and surrounds, with...
3 Bays heats up
THE 3 Bays Running Festival was a huge success across the weekend, with runners taking on some warm conditions for the annual event. Observer...
