Public appeal for information on missing man
PORTLAND police are appealing to the public for assistance in their attempts to locate a missing Tasmanian man whose Ford Falcon vehicle was discovered...
District market reports
Sheep Market
Friday 13 February
Hamilton Agents yarded 5000 sheep, a decrease of 3700 from last week’s offering. Overall quality remained good although there...
Maiden voyage to Portland
THE Port of Portland has welcomed a brand new vessel on its maiden voyage to town this week, with the bulk carrier vessel Prometheus...
Tyrendarra Show fun
THERE were plenty of exciting things for people to see and do at the 108th instalment of the Tyrendarra Agricultural Show, as families descended...
Fun for all involved
THERE were simply too many incredible photos taken at the Tyrendarra Agricultural Show taken by NICOLE CLEARY to contain to just one page.
Here's...
Jump in criminal incidents
THE Glenelg Shire recorded a total of 1804 criminal incidents in the 12 months leading up to September 2025, an almost 35 per cent...
World leaders back Portland project
A PROJECT that hopes to create a Portland facility to convert forestry residues into low-carbon methanol, and in turn more than 180 local jobs...
Jump in parking fines
PARKING signs and chalk-marked tyres are receiving a little more attention across Portland and the Glenelg Shire in recent months, with a drastic rise...
Showing off
THE 108th instalment of the Tyrendarra Agricultural Show has once again been a smash hit with people of all ages with animals, food and...
Toe-tapping tribute to an icon
A MAN who played to south west crowds many times was bid farewell by 600 people at the Alice Springs Convention Centre on Tuesday...
Author’s new book goes on tour
A LOCAL author is hoping her latest book can inspire local people to strive for their dreams, as she prepares to speak at libraries...
Stanthorpe Festival – crushing for 60 years
Queensland’s Granite Belt comes alive this month for the long-running Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival - a celebration of food, wine and community.
The...
Choir calls into Dunkeld
THE Australian Chamber Choir (ACC) has visited the south west with three concerts each year since 2022.
ACC artistic director Douglas Lawrence said the group...
