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 Chance of Rain 17°C/7°C |  Fog 18°C/6°C |  Overcast 15°C/3°C |  Partly Cloudy 15°C/6°C |
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Chance of Rain 16°C/14°C | Partly Cloudy 16°C/10°C | Overcast 15°C/8°C | Overcast 15°C/8°C |
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Chance of Rain 16°C/11°C | Partly Cloudy 17°C/10°C | Overcast 16°C/5°C | Overcast 16°C/6°C |
PORTLAND police highway patrol officers were shocked to find a large number of unroadworthy vehicles while doing vehicle checks as part of ‘Operation Mayday’, on Wednesday. Acting Sergeant Andrew Dunlop said officers positioned themselves on New St on Wednesday morning … Continue reading
TRANSITIONING from school into further education and work can be challenging for young people with a disability, but the Glenelg Transition Action Network is working to make it easier. Last week the network presented an information session, ‘Where to From … Continue reading
GOOD things often happen in threes and this was certainly true at Portland District Health last week. Three babies were born in three days at the hospital, a record for recent years. The maternity services at the hospital had been … Continue reading
THE Australian Coast Guard Portland Flotilla was kept busy over the weekend, assisting in four rescues. Portland Flotilla Commander Stephen Brown said the Coast Guard was first called to assist in the rescue of a boat in the early afternoon … Continue reading
LOCAL boy, Aiden Engel, 6, has been chosen for a small walk-on role in next Tuesday’s production of Sundowner starring renowned Australian actress Helen Morse. Aiden is excited about the role, which although small, will be a highlight of his … Continue reading
A CLASS action is being prepared against Telstra in relation to a fire at the telecommunication company’s Warrnambool exchange building, which caused major disruptions across the south-west late last year. Maddens Lawyers, of Warrnambool, this week announced it was proceeding … Continue reading
EXTRA funds should flow to Sea View House now the facility has been recognised with charitable status by the Australian Taxation Office. Significantly, the status allows a portion of the money from the sale of Lewis Court to be donated … Continue reading
FOUR Ballarat men were rescued from a sinking boat off the Portland coast yesterday morning. The men were shaken but uninjured, but it is believed their boat sank in waters some 24 nautical miles (44 kilometres) from Portland. Red Hot … Continue reading
THE south-west community will come together once again at Nelson Park this Friday for the 12th annual South West Relay for Life. The 21-hour relay is a fundraiser for the Cancer Council Victoria and a way for the community to … Continue reading
FUNDING for public hospitals and health services in the Glenelg Shire has been boosted for 2012/13, with increases ranging from 1.9 to 4.9 per cent. Portland District Health has been allocated $23.305 million, an increase of $1.085 million or 4.9 … Continue reading
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