$73,000 in community grants
The Glenelg Shire Council has approved $73,583 of funding for the second round of the 2024-2025 Community Grants Program.
At this week's council meeting on...
Aggravated burglary arrest
POLICE have arrested a woman in relation to an aggravated burglary, after it was alleged the woman climbed through a kitchen window before being...
Panthers kick off season in style
PORTLAND Panthers men's team had an impressive performance in their first match of their 2025 Barry Maney Premier League season.
Observer photographer Karen Hodge...
Jump in crime
CRIME in the region appears to be on the rise with newly-released figures showing a jump in recorded offences. particularly burlgaries.
The Glenelg Shire local...
Chance to enjoy a big band sound
PORTLAND Citizens Brass Band will raise funds for the Portland RSL sub-branch through an evening of music as part of their Melodies of Honour:...
Beats Cycle for Hope 2025
Beats Cycle For Hope had many community members, whether family or friends, hop on their bikes and journey to Cape Bridgewater from Hanlon Park...
$2000 raised to support families
The 2025 Beats Cycle for Hope raised over $2000 on the weekend with the support of 93 riders.
Riders took off from Hanlon Park at...
Buyers from far and wide
This year’s Heywood Lions Club Auction was another long day with more than 260 buyers coming from across the region.
Heywood Lions Club president Lou...
Balaclava, machete shock
A MAN wearing a balaclava and wielding a machete while riding a dirt bike has been arrested, while another remains at large after Portland...
Sculpture trail launches
ONE of Portland’s iconic art trails, the TRAIL Sculpture Prize is launching into its fifth year on Friday March 28.
The launch is taking place...
Alcoa Australia funds for local CFA units
Twenty-three volunteer fire services in the Glenelg Shire have been lucky enough to receive significant donations from Alcoa Australia via its Portland Aluminium Smelter.
Alcoa...
CEMA celebrates 80 years of fun
The Council of Encouragement for Music and the Arts (CEMA) celebrated it's 80th anniversary in February by hosting four free Library After Dark sessions.
Celebration at Pastoral Museum this weekend
The Hamilton Pastoral Museum is set to roar to life this weekend, celebrating 100 years of Caterpillar machinery.
From crawlers to scrapers, graders and loaders,...
