The south west in pictures
A BOOK all about the Western District had its launch in Hamilton in early November.
The book: The Western District: A journey through south-west...
The Little Fat Bat Project
THE endangered Southern Bent-Wing Bat, sometimes called the Little Fat Bat, has been the inspiration behind Portland Bay Press’ latest November installation, with many...
$380,000 for district emergency services
THE south west's hardworking emergency services volunteers will receive more trucks, equipment and modern facilities to help keep communities safe – thanks to $380,000...
Start date announced for Fire Danger Period
THE Fire Danger Period for Glenelg Shire has been set by the Country Fire Authority, with restrictions in place beginning 8 December 2025.
During the...
Welcoming new Aussies
THE Glenelg Shire welcomed 10 new Australian Citizens recently, and there were big smiles all around.
Granted citizenship were Heywood resident Stephen High, Narrawong's Terji...
Keeping the Toy Run tradition
The 32nd Heywood and Portland Toy Run is almost here, so it’s time to warm up that engine.
The Toy Run invites anyone with a...
Australia leading the world in big tech reform
REGIONAL publishers are calling on politicians to unite behind News Bargaining Incentive.
Country Press Australia (CPA) has praised the Albanese Government for taking the first...
District market reports
HAMILTON CATTLE MARKET
FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER
Hamilton agents yarded and sold 171 cattle.
The yarding consisted of 82 cows, 71 trade and 18 bulls.
A good quality...
Bayview awards highest achievers
Bayview College held their 2025 Presentation Night on Thursday 20 November at the Portland Civic Hall, where they publicly recognised their highest achievers.
2025...
Yellow Rock to Bill’s Walk end
WHAT better way to finish off the year than by joining us on our final walk for 2025, the 28th for the year!
On Monday...
Winning smiles
It’s true, winners are grinners, which is what Portland’s Tri State Games athletes have been doing all week.
The Kyeema Kangaroos attained seven gold, six...
16 Days of Activism
Glenelg Shire Council is proud to support the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, running from 25 November to 10 December...
Local walk against family violence
LOCAL residents took to the streets donning orange on the morning of Friday 5 December to stand together as one in a united stand...
