‘Country’ as a canvas
JULIA Street Creative Space group members and invited Indigenous artists are collaborating in a Reconciliation Week exhibition titled 'Country' as a Canvas, exploring the...
34 years since closed doors
It’s been 34 years since CSR Wood Panels (Softwoods) closed its doors, but that doesn't stop its former employees from keeping in touch.
About 28...
Volunteer award winners
Volunteers in the Glenelg Shire were awarded this week for their significant contributions to their community.
Volunteer Recognition Receptions were held from Tuesday, May...
Big funding for Tiny Towns
LOCAL sporting groups have recently received significant funding for projects from the Regional Development Victoria Tiny Towns funds.
Tyrendarra Football Netball Club and Southern 500...
Community Debutante Balls 2025
This year's All Saints Parish School Community Debutante Ball had Bayview College and Portland Secondary College students as participants. David Stafford of Portland Studios...
Get your boots dirty
The Casterton Kelpie Association is taking the opportunity to celebrate the vital contributions of volunteers and encourage more people to get involved in the...
Budget targets roads, health
THE Victorian State Government has handed down their 2025-26 budget, with major funding for the state’s road and health networks while also attempting to...
Digging into history
The Hamilton Pastoral Museum was abuzz last weekend, drawing crowds from across the state for their May rally weekend.
The rally showcased Caterpillar equipment...
Celebrating 1000 graduates
Since its introduction to Glenelg Shire in 2013, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has delivered over 53,000 books to children, fostering a love of reading...
Levy sparks angst
SINCE the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund became law late last week, farmers, CFA members and State opposition politicians have been loudly protesting.
But not...
Walking for truth starts
THIS weekend, in preparation for the release of the Yoorrook Justice Commission report, Deputy Chair, Commissioner Travis Lovett is leading a walk from Portland...
‘We Will Rock’ your socks off
Need to quench that thirst for live entertainment? Well Bayview College has just the thing.
Together with All Saints Parish Primary and St John's Lutheran...
Soaking up the summer
Nuns Beach was the place to be this past week, with many flocking to the Portland beach for a dip, a walk or chance...
