They’re back – and boy are they needed
DON Carlyon and Chris Carroll have decades of experience as lifeguards – but their latest rescue perhaps isn’t what they were expecting.
With the Portland...
Double delight for Keppel, TAFE
KEPPEL Prince Engineering and South West TAFE have had a long and productive partnership over the years, and that has never been better demonstrated...
It’s time… Narrawong store to be auctioned
IT has been more than five years in the making but the old Narrawong store has finally been put up for sale.
The store, which...
$30,000 given in community grants
TEN south-west community organisations have received a share of $30,000 from United Way Glenelg to help fund health, education, and employment and skill initiatives.
Grants...
Preparing for the mane event
ONLY a week now until the Tyrendarra Show and there are still cakes to bake, beers to brew and even horses of all breeds...
A tale of one family and one school
WHEN cousins Cruz and Porsha Nelson and Ivy Meek started school for the first time on Wednesday, the five-year-olds should have felt a little...
Portland Women’s Service Club awards two scholarships
THE Portland Women’s Service Club has awarded its tertiary education scholarships for 2022 to Erin Dixon and Brittany Jones, both of Portland.
The young women...
Glenelg citizens recognised at Australia Day event
THE power of community connection was recognised at Wednesday’s Australia Day events, with local volunteer and community advocate Andrew Bryant awarded the Shire’s top...
Glenelg Shire lowers Aboriginal flag to half-mast in sign of respect on January 26
IN AN 11th hour decision, Glenelg Shire Council voted to lower the Aboriginal flag to half-mast on January 26 (Wednesday), during its monthly council...
Whipping up some good competition
THE Tyrendarra Show is approaching, and locals of all ages are encouraged to get their whisks and oven mitts out to get started on...
January 26 conversation continues
PORTLAND ALP branch president Andrew Govanstone has thrown his support behind transitioning January 26 from a day of celebration to a day of reflection...
Port owner takes stake in competitor
PORT of Portland’s owner has bought a significant minority share in GeelongPort but says there are no plans for closer co-operation between the two.
Palisade...
Youngest Coasters ignite
THE youngest Portland Coasters representative basketball teams had their turn in the spotlight on the weekend, competing in the Portland Basketball Association's Junior South...
