IN AN 11th hour decision, Glenelg Shire Council voted to lower the Aboriginal flag to half-mast on January 26 (Wednesday), during its monthly council meeting on Tuesday night. The urgent business item, which was put forward by Mayor Anita Rank, was meant in a sign of respect for the Indigenous community, with Mayor Rank labelling […]
GIVEN the significance of the Woolsthorpe-Heywood Road to food and fibre transportation and the district’s contribution as Victoria’s largest food and fibre region by value, to the economy in a globally competitive market, major improvements to the road are long overdue.
THE Tyrendarra Show is approaching, and locals of all ages are encouraged to get their whisks and oven mitts out to get started on making delicious treats for this year’s annual cookery competition. One of the highlights of the Saturday February 12 show, will be the cookery section that includes a vast array of sections […]
SOUTHERN Grampians Shire hosted a wonderful ceremony in the Hamilton Botanic Gardens yesterday morning for Australia Day, highlighting the efforts of those in the community who had to quickly adjust to online learning or someone who just looked out for their neighbour.
PORTLAND ALP branch president Andrew Govanstone has thrown his support behind transitioning January 26 from a day of celebration to a day of reflection as the divisive day edges closer. Earlier this month, Gunditjmara man Chris Saunders spoke to the Portland Observer about the topic, with Mr Govanstone expressing it encouraged him to also share […]