ANYONE not working from home will be required to be at least partially vaccinated over the next two weeks, under a new State Government plan to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Premier, Daniel Andrews announced yesterday that all authorised workers would be required to have had their first vaccination by October 14, and their second […]

NEXT year’s Classics by the Bay show ‘n’ shine promises to have it all, as usual – but in 2022, there will be even more, if that’s possible. Full story in Friday's Observer.

UNCERTAINTY regarding future local coronavirus lockdowns is forcing Glenelg Shire Council to take extraordinary measures to ensure its services aren’t affected. Full story in Friday's Observer.

SPRING is Shelly Burrowes’ busiest time of year, receiving many calls for help from locals to help with the displacement or injuries of birds and animals around the south-west region. As operator of the Hamilton Wildlife Shelter for six years and licenced by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DEWLP), she has had […]

ROAD behaviour was positive across the weekend in the Southern Grampians, with the Hamilton Highway Patrol unit nabbing just one impaired driver through its long weekend road safety operation. Across the state, Victoria Police ran Operation Scoreboard across the AFL Grand Final long weekend, with a focus on tackling the five major causes of road […]

THE 2021 Cavendish Fleece and Flower Show has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to COVID-19. This year’s show was to be a two-day event on November 12-13 with a free barbeque, dinner, and auction on the Friday night, before the inaugural Red Gum Festival Spring Market on Saturday. 

WITH the release of the roadmap out of COVID-19 restrictions last week by the State Government, the local tourism industry said it was still grappling with limitations that made life hard for operators and was disappointed the local region was overlooked for the possibility of opening up earlier. In addition to the roadmap, the State […]

WHEN the Julia Street Creative Space wanted to build an artistic new fence, it was the perfect opportunity to show some students that some of the skills they enjoyed and thought were restricted to the field of heavy engineering could also be put into service to create something spectacular. So began a project with four […]

ONE Portland school has been recognised for its Indigenous education, being announced as a Victorian Education Excellence Awards finalist last week. Full story in Tuesday's Observer.

PHARMACIES across the city have welcomed the latest vaccine roll out, with Moderna hitting shelves across the state lover the next few weeks. South Portland Pharmacy will receive its first doses on October 4, with business owner and pharmacist John Nakhla ready to start vaccinating. Call 5523 5555 to book a Moderna vaccination at South […]