Big swells set to flush out whale carcasses and shark
AS LARGE swells currently hitting the coastline wash out the pair of whale carcasses beached below the Portland cliffs, authorities hope the great white shark that has been seen in the area will go with them.
Australia Day medal for keeping the community safe
IN recognition of more than four decades of volunteer service, Portland’s Charlie Debono has been awarded the Emergency Services Medal in this year’s Australia Day honours.
Vehicle kills endangered plover chick at Bridgewater beach
BRIDGEWATER locals and bird lovers generally were shocked to learn on Sunday morning that a hooded plover chick, just one week old and an endangered species, had been killed overnight on Cape Bridgewater beach.
Last service at Heywood Presbyterian church
AFTER 180 years in Heywood, the Presbyterian Church will hold its final service this Sunday, January 29, before closing the doors of its Hunter Street Church.
Glenelg Shire Mayor ordered to apologise after misconduct finding
GLENELG Shire Mayor Scott Martin will be forced to apologise to fellow councillor Gilbert Wilson for saying the latter “has been rocking up to...
A helping hand for local young women
COVERING the costs of student life should be a lot easier for three local young women set to start university soon, who have received the Portland Women’s Service Club (PWSC) tertiary education scholarships.
Standing against ‘heartbreaking’ Australia Day
THE Gunditjmara-led ceremony at the Convincing Ground massacre site on January 26 has grown year on year as a recognition of Indigenous suffering, and an alternative to Australia Day celebrations.
Bunnings battle heads to VCAT
THE fate of the proposed Bunnings store in Portland is far from being decided.
Probus wants you
THE four probus clubs of Portland are encouraging others to join one of them and see what they are all about.
Glass, copper, and a few creative minds
FORMER Portland Leadlighter’s Guild members are being asked to pick up their work, so there is more room for the ever-expanding team.
‘Horrific’ decision slammed
GLENELG Shire Council’s in-principle decision to get out of home and community aged and disability services hasn’t gone down well with those at the coalface.
Stranded ship crew finally heading home
AFTER months stuck onboard without pay, more than half of the crew of the Yangtze Fortune livestock carrier have found a way home to the Philippines.
