TWO massive holes have opened up on the Pyrenees Highway between Glenthompson and Willaura causing safety concerns among drivers who took to social media to complain.
By Lizzie Hallam
REFLECTING the gaping chasm in Victoria’s regional road budget are two large holes that have opened up on the Pyrenees Highway between Glenthompson and Willaura, taking up most of the road. Photos: SUPPLIED.
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Glenelg Shire Council interim CEO Craig Niemann, Mayor Karen Stephens, Port of Portland CEO Greg Burgoyne and infrastructure manager Michael Carr are delighted the Maroona-Portland rail line will finally get an upgrade.
THE Maroona to Portland rail line has scored $150 million in Tuesday’s federal budget, funding for upgrades that advocates say has been a long time coming.
NEXT Monday, May 20 is World Bee Day, the purpose of which is to increase knowledge and awareness of the critical role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem, particularly including agriculture.
FOLLOWING an 18-month long campaign to the Department of Transport and Planning regarding the poor condition of the Hamilton-Port Fairy Road intersection with South Boundary Road just on the outskirts of Hamilton, the section of road has now been upgraded and resealed.
SHOWING off their medals are (from left) Amina Barrera, 9, Stewart Dixon, 12, Taylor Crane, 14, Stephanie Farquharson, Will Sweeney, 13, Kora Murray, 12, and Fatiha Nuha, 12. Photo: GLENN GUY.
IT was another successful outing for Palace Martial Arts, with seven locals returning from the Australian Taekwondo Victoria State Poomsae Championships in Melbourne with medals last Sunday.
NOW 91, local beekeeper, Max Clutterbuck is still beekeeping and selling his honey via an “honesty box” outside his home. When people ask Max what sort of honey he has, he describes it as Hamilton honey, because there are so many varieties of blossoms in the vicinity. Monday is World Bee Day, a day to make people aware of the importance of bees and other pollinators to food security. Photos: GLENN GUY.
NEXT Monday, May 20 is World Bee Day, the purpose of which is to increase knowledge and awareness of the critical role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem, particularly including agriculture.
THE National Farmers’ Federation and other industry representatives staged an unprecedented walk-out during agriculture minister, Murray Watt’s post-Budget speech on Wednesday morning to make a statement about the recent live sheep export ban and issuing a warning to all farming sectors.
SHOWING off their medals are (from left) Amina Barrera, 9, Stewart Dixon, 12, Taylor Crane, 14, Stephanie Farquharson, Will Sweeney, 13, Kora Murray, 12, and Fatiha Nuha, 12. Photo: GLENN GUY.
IT was another successful outing for Palace Martial Arts, with seven locals returning from the Australian Taekwondo Victoria State Poomsae Championships in Melbourne with medals last Sunday.
NDIS and mental health service provider, Wellways is hosting a free screening at the Hamilton Cinema of the widely acclaimed Western District made film, ‘Just a Farmer’ on Tuesday, May 21 at 6.30pm to about 9.30pm.
Glenelg Shire Council interim CEO Craig Niemann, Mayor Karen Stephens, Port of Portland CEO Greg Burgoyne and infrastructure manager Michael Carr are delighted the Maroona-Portland rail line will finally get an upgrade.
THE Maroona to Portland rail line has scored $150 million in Tuesday’s federal budget, funding for upgrades that advocates say has been a long time coming.
THE Portland Golf Club is preparing to host the Western District Golf Association pennant finals on Sunday and Monday, with the local division one side set to compete in the scratch grand final against Warrnambool.
GLENELG Shire Council has released its draft budget 2024-225 and ratepayers have until 17 May to have their say on the council’s spending and rating plans for the next year.
