THE saga of the Dartmoor police station has moved another step closer to some sort of resolution. Glenelg Shire Council has applied to buy 398 square metres on Wapling Ave in order to put the heritage-listed former police lockup on the site. The piece of land was home to the former Dartmoor police residence which […]
THE Probus Club of Portland celebrated its 30th anniversary on Tuesday, December 14 marking the occasion with a lunch at the RSL Memorial Bowling Club. Probus clubs are clubs for active retirees, and serves as a way for them to meet each other and remain involved in the community. Over 100 people were in attendance […]
THE Portland Foreshore Family Carnival is back again this festive season, with rides up and running from December 26. Run by TPA Shows, the carnival will continue through until mid-January, with a host of new and old rides on offer. TPA’s Tas Pickett jnr said he looked forward to opening night after a year of […]
AS work continues on the new fence destined for a prominent Portland laneway, a major supporter of the project has praised the participants. Julia Street Creative Space is working with the Portland Re-engagement Program to build the fence for the laneway between Julia St and the IGA supermarket car park, with four students from the […]
AFTER weeks of bringing a touch of colour and twinkle to the Glenelg Shire, the winners of the 2021 Light Up Glenelg Retail Window and Light Display Competition have been determined. The competition asked traders throughout the month of December to adorn their premises with Christmas lights and decorations in a bid to win a […]