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.
No impact on smelter jobs
PORTLAND Aluminum operators, Alcoa Australia, have affirmed their stance that the United States of America's newly-imposed tariffs on aluminium imports will have no impact...
Beats generous donations
Rotary Club of Portland has acknowledged three groups who have made donations of more than $1000 to Beats Cycle for Hope cancer support programs.
During...
A medical milestone
Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation’s new $4.5 million Heywood medical clinic is complete and open for business. There was a large turnout of community members at...
Generosity fast-tracks gardens plan
THE Portland Botanic Gardens is getting a large donation for its rose displays after local growers, Treloar Roses, donated about 100 roses to the...
