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Objectors speak out. Rates battle moves behind closed doors, but opponents not silenced

THE fight against Glenelg Shire Council’s proposed 20 per cent-plus rates rise for residential and farming properties has widened following a new campaign by...

Jetty upgrade for the Glenelg

The Sapling Creek Jetty, along the Glenelg River near Nelson, is getting a facelift thanks to $100,000 from the state government. Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management...

You’re never too young…

JENNI Cain, Milly Bayona and Sam Shepherd might each have different reasons for taking part in Play On! as it prepares to launch to...

Long weekend boom

THE long weekend weather might best be described as miserable, but there was plenty to enjoy for Portland and district business owners as tourists...

Hospital woes catch Opposition leader’s ear

MATTHEW Guy has paid his first visit to Portland since returning as Opposition Leader as he heard first-hand from those most affected by the...

Lagoon looking larger

HIGH tides and plenty of rain have combined to cut off some of the footpaths and bridges at Fawthrop lagoon, as winter get off...

Big plans for Kyeema

KYEEMA Support Services has ambitious plans to expand into a brand new building on its West Portland site – but the hard part will...

Changes for big energy project

THE region’s largest renewable energy project is still going to be pretty massive, but not quite as big as originally planned. Latest plans for the...

Shire welcomes new citizens

IT was a little different from usual but that didn’t deter the newest Australian citizens from enjoying confirmation of their new status in Portland...

Rates rise stoush

FARMERS and others have stepped up their battle with Glenelg Shire Council, as the draft budget proposing substantial rates rises is less than one...

Reconciliation Week events

NATIONAL Reconciliation Week begins Friday, running through to next Friday, and there are a handful of events planned for Glenelg Shire. One has already run,...

Playing on, years later

IT’S probably fitting the two lead roles in the CEMA Theatre Group’s latest production have gone to Shae Spry and James Czencz. For Play On!...

Newcomer making her mark in defence

PORTLAND’S open netballers will take on Hamilton Kangaroos tomorrow in their second match up for the season in the Hampden Netball League competition. The round...

The next generation

Cue the champions