Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
The 2025 Portland Community Carols was an absolute crowd-puller, as the foreshore was packed with picnic rugs, red pointy hats, jingle bells, oh and...
Free train station pads and tampons
South west Victorians can now access free pads and tampons at train stations across the state, thanks to an expansion of the State Government’s...
Audio poles celebrate Gunditjmara Language
COMMUNITY members visiting the Portland Foreshore may have noticed the newly installed audio poles at the Pulumbeet Playground and Kardermudelar Karweeyn Mirring Dance Space.
These...
Lawsuit finalised in historic abuse cases
FOUR historic child abuse claims against Monivae College in Hamilton have cost the religious order that ran the school more than $6.5 million in...
Green Shed giving a second chance
A significant regional recycling initiative has proved a great community initiative.
Hamilton’s The Big Green Shed has become a local success story – combining sustainability,...
Christmas hampers expanded
With the support of Ventia and their subcontractors S&S Excavations, Berry and Whyte Surveyors and Tutt Bryant Hire, United Way Glenelg is delivering a...
The science of investigating
WHAT better way to cap off the end of school than with a science fair, complete with melted chocolate, a speedy car and zodiac...
Bulk billed pathology ready for patients
DHAUWURD Wurrung Elderly and Community Health Service (DWECHS) has recently opened the doors to its brand-new pathology service.
The service is open 8.30am to 1pm...
Gift for mammogram machine
A FAMILY whose mother began her training at Hamilton Base Hospital has generously gifted $20,000 to the hospital in honour of their late mother,...
Stay clear of bushfires
WITH summer upon us, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is reminding all general aviation pilots and drone operators to plan ahead and stay...
Volvo’s fully EV future
Volvo has been given a hand-up to total automotive electrification in a big way by its bosses at Geely, the Chinese automotive group that...
Flags lowered for Bondi victims
FLAGS across the Glenelg Shire Council were flown at half mast this week, like many flags across Australia lowered to honour the victims of...
Loop walk to Cape Bridgewater
NEW Year is a wonderful time to recharge, get outdoors and enjoy the freedom of the bush and coast.
Friends of Great South West Walk...
