Heywood prepares for Anzac Day
Heywood’s Anzac Day service will look slightly different this year, but will ultimately be a day for the community will gather and consider the...
Repairs begin on Heywood Old School
Works on Heywood’s beloved Old School roof are are due to start this month, in the first step to making the building accessible again.
But...
Tall kangaroo tree guards missing
TALL tree guards have gone missing from the Fawthrop Lagoon's growing nature trail, leaving the team behind South West Environmental Education (SWEE) immensely disappointed.
Out...
Paraglider survives beach fall
EMERGENCY services responded to an incident at Portland’s Murrells Beach just before midday on Wednesday April 16, and conducted a dramatic high angle rescue...
Helping local carers relax
Portland Neighbourhood House are supporting a special focus on looking after carers in the community.
For people who are feeling exhausted, caring for someone in...
Family fears heavy vehicles in Portland street
A LOCAL resident has expressed concern and fear after Glenelg Shire Council approved the use of a section of Browning Street for class two...
Dry weather is cracking local pipes
SOUTH West Victoria has seen an increase in Wannon Water crews after record dry weather has impacted water pipes in multiple locations.
The impact of...
Quiet Hour is back
Glenelg Shire businesses will operate a little more quietly in April, with a few committing to lower levels of lighting every Tuesday as part...
Fired up for Good Friday Appeal
THE sound of rattling tins will soon fill the air across Portland and surrounds, as Portland Fire Brigade members prepare to hit the streets...
Travelling Australia by trike
A hopeful adventurer on a recumbent tricycle passed through Portland recently, with a serious subject on his mind.
In November, Lenny Deacon took off from...
Hotspur hosts vintage rally
The Hotspur Recreation Reserve was abuzz with nostalgic charm this past weekend, as the annual Hotspur Vintage Rally proved to be a resounding success....
Spotlight on mental health
A COLLECTIVE group of students and staff from Are-able have been highlighting the importance of mental health with a recent workshop from the Shaka...
District raises $50,000 on Good Friday
PORTLAND has once again proved the generosity of local residents knows no bounds, the town digging deep to raise more than $30,000 for The...
