Gifts that help the walk
The Friends of the Great South West Walk have some great gift suggestions for your family and friends!
We have produced two great books which...
All smiles at All Abilities day
IT was all systems go at Alexandra Park to celebrate International Day of People
with Disability on Wednesday 3 December. Observer photographer Karen Hodge...
Exciting Christmas and New Year celebrations
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Heywood, and here’s what’s planned.
The community is invited to an early Christmas celebration on the...
College awards highest achievers
Portland Secondary College held their 34th Annual Presentation evening on Thursday 4 December in the school's gymnasium, where recognition was given to their highest...
Local and international support
Heywood Lions Club held their presentation of grants evening in November, which saw a generous amount given to support the groups that make Heywood...
Busy livestock markets
HAMILTON SHEEP MARKET
FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER
Hamilton agents yarded 10,500 sheep for the third split sale of the year which was 3200 more than the previous...
District market reports
THE extra markets at Hamilton have proved popular with producers, with excellent prices.
WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER
Lamb supply was steady and quality improved with the shorn...
Calls to join advisory groups
APPLICATIONS for roles on the Glenelg Hopkins CMA Advisory Groups are now open to community members.
The Glenelg Hopkins has two advisory groups which...
Motorcycle merriness
The 32nd Heywood to Portland Toy Run saw more than 100 motorcyclists ride from Heywood to Portland for a good cause, as the local...
An honourable visit
THE Glenelg Shire received a special visit from the Governor of Victoria, Professor Margaret Gardner, in the second week of December, and Portland gave...
What’s on in the district
Portland Field Naturalists Club
Community members are invited to join in their 80th anniversary celebration on 13 December at the Portland Yacht Club on...
Green Shed giving a second chance
A significant regional recycling initiative has proved a great community initiative.
Hamilton’s The Big Green Shed has become a local success story – combining sustainability,...
