Smelter asks workers to vote
THE ongoing negotiations between Portland Aluminium workers and their employers, Alcoa, continue to drag on with Portland Aluminium to soon invite employees represented by...
Countdown to announce business of the year
THE countdown is on to announce the Glenelg Shire 2025 Business of the Year, with preparations in full swing for the prestigious Gala Awards...
Funding win to showcase Bonney Upwelling
One of Portland’s unique identity points is set to be highlighted.
The Portland Maritime Discovery Centre has been named among the recipients of the 2025...
Board members retire
BEHIND every successful healthcare organisation are dedicated volunteers who see beyond bureaucracy to the heart of community service.
Caryn Lyszcarz and Cathryn Patterson are two...
Alleged arson and carjacking leads to arrest
POLICE have arrested a 32-year-old Portland man, after it was alleged he attempted to carjack a taxi at knifepoint following a series of deliberately...
Playgroup is back in Heywood
Playgroup has finally returning to Heywood thanks to a collaborative local partnership.
Following community feedback, Glenelg Libraries and Portland District Health's (PDH) Child Maternal Health...
Youth scholarships awarded
A dream career may become reality for two local students who have received funding for their vocational goals.
Portland’s Lila Barker and Heywood resident Djakira...
Pride luncheon call out across the region
WELLWAYS Mental Health, in association with Southwest Pride, are holding a pride luncheon in Warrnambool later this month.
Wellways are calling out to...
Man attacked after being pulled from vehicle
PORTLAND police are investigating the connection between two parties involved in an alarming incident that occurred in broad daylight outside a local supermarket, which...
Local filming part of big boost
AS local residents await the opportunity to see their hometown take centre stage on international television screens following the filming of the new TV...
Entries close soon
Time is running out to win the journey of a lifetime!
Entries close at noon on Thursday, 14 August, so don’t miss your chance to...
Over $1.6million for platypus habitat
GLENELG Hopkins CMA and partners will be delivering projects worth over $1.6million. to support, create and protect platypus habitat.
The projects are part of the...
Eisteddfod entries open
ENTRIES are now open for the annual Hamilton Eisteddfod. Held in June each year, it is an annual competition for performers in music, dance,...
