THE Southern Grampians Shire is committed to reducing the amount of waste going to landfill and it is crucial for residents to dispose of items in the correct kerbside bins.

ALTHOUGH most regional Victorian businesses enjoyed the relief of reopening yesterday without significant restrictions, there were still a few businesses needing to adapt or limit services in order to remain open.

AS eligible Hamilton residents rush to get their COVID-19 vaccination, confusion has arisen around which clinics have doses available.

THE development boom in Portland is poised to move into the business sector with plans finally on display for a prime site on Percy St. A planning application has been lodged with Glenelg Shire Council for a mixed-use development at 55-57 Percy St (between Planet Kaos and Voyage Surf, Ski and Skate and in behind […]

IT seems a long time ago – it has been 16 months in fact – but the investigation into the deaths of koalas at Cape Bridgewater last year is still going on. The Office of the Conservation Regulator has been looking into the deaths that occurred at a site between Knights and Parkers Rd and […]

MANY Bupa Portland residents who opted to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations had them administered for the first time on Friday. The Commonwealth-managed vaccine rollout had been delivered to most aged care homes, with Bupa Portland among the last batch. A Bupa spokesperson couldn’t confirm how many people opted to receive the vaccination and then went […]

WE MAY not have felt it these past few days, but the grass is definitely greener in Victoria for four new Portland residents, including two particularly noticeable ones. Two white and two western grey kangaroos crossed into Victoria to join three white and three standard-coloured ‘roos at the Graham Husson Fauna Park on Bridgewater Rd […]

A 1.5 per cent rate increase, $1.784 million for Pedrina Park netball courts and drainage projects, and $22 million in Capital Works are all features of the $67.403 million draft 2021-22 Budget released by the Southern Grampians Shire Council.

DUNKELD’S Kelly Barnes will represent Victoria in the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner and National Announcement in Canberra later this year.

HOUSING stress has been identified as a major concern by the Salvation Army after a national survey of its clients as part of the annual Red Shield Appeal.