Biggest Morning Tea approaches
The community are invited to sink their teeth into a sweet slice and assist in raising funds for cancer.
For a third consecutive year, the...
Mibus Bros call time
AFTER more than 50 years in the civil construction and earthmoving industry, local family-owned business Mibus Bros announced it will cease operations in the...
Council proposes 3% rate rise
AFTER an hour-long debate about whether or not to release the Glenelg Shire draft budget for 2025/26, the community can now view the draft...
Annual Softwood Reunion
Employees of the former CSR Wood Panels are invited to attend the annual Softwood Reunion.
The event will be held on Saturday, May 10,...
Fines loom for failing to vote
More than 1000 people failed to vote at the Glenelg Shire council election in October 2024 - and that could land them with...
Hit the dance floor
It’s time to get a groove on at the Portland Blue Light Disco Friday May 2.
Eight to 13-year-olds are invited to hit the dance...
Fishers concerned by proposed cuts
RECREATIONAL fisherman and commercial fishing industry stakeholders are voicing their concerns about the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s proposed cuts to numerous fisheries officers jobs across...
Transitioning into residential aged care
LIKE many people, June McDonald had mixed feelings about aged care, but over time she's been adapting to her new environment and finding enjoyment...
Almost 4000 Portland early voters
JUST under 4000 individuals have cast their vote at Portland’s pre-polling centre in its first five days of operation before the Saturday May 3...
Fire restrictions until mid-May
THE Country Fire Authority have amended the end date for the Fire Danger Period across the Glenelg Shire Council, with the period now set...
Tractor Trek raises $8500
BiIGGER numbers and new faces were a highlight of this year’s Heywood Tractor Trek.
About 30 tractors rolled up for the Saturday, April 12, morning...
Working bees are so important
MUCH of the 262km Great South West Walk is on public land managed by Parks Victoria and our working bees are approved and managed...
Shelters for cows a hit during drought
TEN years ago, Simon Rea was the first Australian farmer to have a clear-roofed, deep-litter shelter installed for dairy, and today he is still...
