Do you remember the Battle of the Sounds?
Do you remember Hoadley’s Battle of the Sounds? Maybe you were even part of it? If so, Newcastle radio host Jack Hodgins wants to...
An explosive surprise
AN unexpected day at work for Glenelg Shire Council’s Collections Management Coordinator, Agostina Hawkins, resulted in the discovery of a WWII live projectile.
Ms Hawkins...
Local store shines in bright lights
FILMING has continued across parts of Portland for the six-part Apple TV+ thriller series The Dispatcher, with keen-eyed Portlanders catching glimpses of some of...
New Australian citizens in our region
The Glenelg Shire gained 11 new Australian Citizens as of Tuesday, June 10, and all were delighted with their new status.
Granted citizenship were Heywood...
Portland fisheries officers halved
PORTLAND will soon see a reduction from four Fisheries Officers down to just two, after the Victorian Fisheries Authority announced their restructuring to staff...
Bunnings opens doors
PORTLAND’S Bunnings store will open its doors to local shoppers on Saturday June 14, and local residents and members of both state and local...
Winter fire risk
PARTS of Southern Australia, including Portland and surrounds, have been identified as areas with a heightened risk of bushfire through the 2025 winter period...
Restoring dignity with hygiene essentials
BUNDARRA Primary School’s Student Representative Council has assembled 200 hygiene packs with the help of United Way Glenelg.
These packs are to be distributed through...
Arrest following long weekend crime spree
A PORTLAND man has been arrested as part of a search warrant executed by Portland Police following a spree of thefts and burglaries that...
Engagement high at Year 7 Hub
PORTLAND Secondary College’s newly-established Year 7 Hub is proving rewarding with students offering positive opinions.
As of 2025, PSC has changed the way it engages...
A first place tie
Two of Portland Secondary College’s students have tied in first place at the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award regional final.
Held in Hamilton on Wednesday,...
Rain welcome at Kelpie Festival
Despite more than 40mm of rain soaking the region, the 29th Australian Kelpie Muster proved a powerful display of resilience, community spirit and celebration...
Colts out of cup in Semi
PORTLAND Colts’ dreams of taking out Warrnambool’s Sungold Cup T20 knockout competition came to an end at the semi final stages, as the Colts...
