Surprise tourism direction for council
GLENELG Shire Council is taking some of its tourism marketing in a different direction after deciding not to renew the membership to the Great...
Captain’s Canadian collaboration
PORTLAND Fire Brigade Captain Ian Hamley has been in Canada for the past month, utilising his expertise as a Forest Industry Brigades Coordinator to...
Record pokies losses
GAMBLERS lost a record amount of money at Portland’s pokies venues in the previous financial year, with just under $9.3 million lost at four...
It’s go time
THREE Portlanders are gearing up for their own journey across Australia, all to raise funds for children living with illness, disability or experiencing disadvantage.
The...
Smelter workers walk out
PORTLAND Aluminium smelter workers have walked off the job as part of protected industrial action over stalled Enterprise Agreement negotiations between the Australian Workers...
Look out for fire ant threat
Agriculture Victoria is urging farmers to be mindful of import requirements and to keep watch for red imported fire ants (RIFA) when sourcing fodder...
Water workshops in south west
THE more we know about our crops and soil, the better we can plan for an optimal growing season and the best use of...
Coleraine man charged with murder
Coleraine man, Neely McIver, 81, has been charged with the murder of 81-year-old Jeanette McIver and remanded in custody following an alleged fatal stabbing...
Share your thoughts on the Heywood Library
CALLING local library lovers – your thoughts and ideas are required.
Glenelg Libraries is inviting the community to have their say and help shape the...
First step complete
The new roof is complete and is a shiny addition to the Heywood Old School.
A new roof is the Glenelg Shire Council’s first step...
August recreational forest walk
THE next Saturday Recreational Walk, organised by the Friends of the Great South West Walk, will be held on August 9 in the Cobboboonee...
Water to smell of chlorine
WANNON Water have advised Portland residents to expect the town’s drinking water supply may taste and smell of chlorine for at least several weeks...
Festival goes off with a bang
The 33rd annual Heywood Wood, Wine and Roses Festival was massively successful with thousands of people coming through the gates last Saturday, resulting of...
