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Tiana Richardson | 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 Here’, which presented a range of different work, education and skill options and displays from agencies that support people with disabilities. Glenelg and Southern Grampians Local Learning and Employment Network partnership broker and network member Cathryn Walder said more than … Continue reading 0 Comments
Bill Meldrum | A LEADING Portland trade union official has expressed disappointment that trade unions have been excluded from attending two manufacturing forums being held in the city in the next month. South West Trades and Labour Council secretary and Save Local Jobs … Continue reading 0 Comments
Steve Robertson | POWERCOR has blamed a broken high voltage cable for causing a massive power outage on Monday afternoon in Portland and district, closing banks, chemists and other businesses for an average of 77 minutes, much longer for some households. Drew Douglas … Continue reading 0 Comments
Tiana Richardson | 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 0 Comments
Tiana Richardson | 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
Steve Robertson | GLENELG Shire Council has promised it will actively negotiate with Ryans’ Portland to find a new site for the company’s truck depot after it rejected the Learmonth St proposal. The shire’s Delegated Planning Committee unanimously voted to deny an application … Continue reading
Bill Meldrum | PORTLAND, and the entire Glenelg Shire, has been ignored in the 2013 Federal Budget with no new infrastructure project funding announced. However, a $257.5 million allocation for the duplication of thePrinces Hwy from Winchelsea to Colac has been warmly welcomed … Continue reading
Huw Cushing | THE man charged with the murder of Portland man Troy Hocking and a co-accused entered not guilty pleas after being committed to stand trial following a three-day hearing in Warrnambool. Leonard Sciascia, 27 of Heywood, charged with murder, and Wayde … Continue reading
Ross Moir | SEVERAL synchronised arrivals in a busy schedule has resulted in a build up of ships at anchor in Portland Bay according to Port of Portland general manager of operations Alan Byers. Mr Byers said on Wednesday afternoon there were nine … Continue reading
Ross Moir | TUESDAY evening Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Portland Flotilla volunteers recovered and returned the boat which sank with four men from Ballarat on board that morning. Portland Flotilla contact officer Cyril Cram said the flotilla was tasked with recovering the active … Continue reading
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