Ballot draw
The ballot draw for the upcoming Federal election was held in Warrnambool last Friday, April 11, with the nine candidates’ names being pulled out...
Schools given opportunity to assist students
Schools in the Glenelg Shire can now access discretionary financial support to assist their students, thanks to the newly-established School Resilience Fund.
This initiative, made...
Candidate forum for Wannon
A candidate forum for the Federal seat of Wannon will be held in Warrnambool on Wednesday, April 23, at the Deakin University campus, from...
Operation Compass targets impaired drivers
LOCAL police are preparing to hit the roads in strong numbers ahead of the extended Easter and Anzac Day holiday breaks, with Victoria Police...
Heywood prepares for Anzac Day
Heywood’s Anzac Day service will look slightly different this year, but will ultimately be a day for the community will gather and consider the...
Repairs begin on Heywood Old School
Works on Heywood’s beloved Old School roof are are due to start this month, in the first step to making the building accessible again.
But...
Tall kangaroo tree guards missing
TALL tree guards have gone missing from the Fawthrop Lagoon's growing nature trail, leaving the team behind South West Environmental Education (SWEE) immensely disappointed.
Out...
Paraglider survives beach fall
EMERGENCY services responded to an incident at Portland’s Murrells Beach just before midday on Wednesday April 16, and conducted a dramatic high angle rescue...
Helping local carers relax
Portland Neighbourhood House are supporting a special focus on looking after carers in the community.
For people who are feeling exhausted, caring for someone in...
Family fears heavy vehicles in Portland street
A LOCAL resident has expressed concern and fear after Glenelg Shire Council approved the use of a section of Browning Street for class two...
Dry weather is cracking local pipes
SOUTH West Victoria has seen an increase in Wannon Water crews after record dry weather has impacted water pipes in multiple locations.
The impact of...
Quiet Hour is back
Glenelg Shire businesses will operate a little more quietly in April, with a few committing to lower levels of lighting every Tuesday as part...
Portland Bowling Club – Results
PORTLAND Bowling Club competed in round seven of the weekend and midweek pennant with some mixed results across the board.
Weekend Pennant (Saturday 15 November)
Division...
