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...
Burglars target e-bikes and electronics
A PAIR of burglaries have led Portland Police to call for the public’s assistance as they attempt to find those responsible for the thefts...
Enjoy the Hamilton-Coleraine rail trail
ON Saturday, May 10, the Friends of the Great South West Walk will be holding a recreational walk along a 9km section of the...
Riding to keep a memory alive
On Saturday May 3, dozens of motorbike riders, many with passengers, took to the roads for a Memorial Ride in honour of the late...
Dyson: proud, but disappointed
With the final results in for Wannon, Alex Dyson has conceded defeat in his 2025 Federal election run, saying that "he gave it his...
Duo deliver in pairs event
THE Far Western Playing Area held the Association State Ladies Pairs over the past weekend with Portland Memorial Bowling Club members Jan De Zoete...
