Concern for southern right whale
THE approaching whale season has the eyes of whale watchers affixed on the bays of south west Victoria, but recent research has sounded the...
Green waste service moves closer
A Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) kerbside collection service in Glenelg Shire is a step closer to reality after it was included in the...
Relayers For Life
RAISING funds for cancer research has been the bottom line for two dedicated volunteers who have spent a combined 30 years on the Portland...
Youth support campaigner happy with result
Hamilton woman Lee-Ann Elmes, who ran as a candidate for the Family First Party, was happy with the nearly 2000 primary votes she recorded.
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Draft budget sparks angst
The Glenelg Shire Council’s draft budget for 2025/26 is now open for public feedback, but not before councillors had some lengthy and robust discussions...
Support for the south west
Agriculture Victoria has announced a series of events to continue support for drought-affected farmers in the south west.
Eligible farmers can apply for up...
Hospital merger on the table
THE hospitals at Hamilton and Casterton are working towards a merger.
The Boards of Casterton Memorial Hospital (CMH) and Western District Health Service (WDHS) have...
Bay School has fresh wheels
Portland Bay School received a wonderful gift, a rather large one with four wheels and steering.
That’s right, it’s a 12-seater bus with a convertible...
Meaningful Mother’s Day screening
THIS Mother’s Day, residents of Portland and surrounds are being invited to Dhauwurd Wurrung Elderly And Community Health Service for an evening dedicated to...
A little luxury for students
Thanks to a grant from United Way Glenelg’s Community Fund, Portland Secondary College’s Year 7 Hub now includes a fully equipped kitchenette.
The Hub is...
Police release image after attempted carjacking
POLICE have released an image of a male offender who they believe assaulted a man in an attempted carjacking which occurred in the car...
Senior season done, but plenty of pride
PORTLAND Tigers’ senior footballers suffered a tough loss in a muddy slog of an elimination final against Warrnambool Blues, and while their finals dreams...
