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Spectator-Observer Partnership | Originally written by JAN LEISHMAN FORMER Southern Grampians Shire Mayor, Cr Howard Templeton, has thrown his hat into the ring for Liberal Party preselection for the newly-formed seat of Lowan. The Liberal Party opened nominations for preselection for the lower house seat an amalgamation of the northern part of the Portland electorate with the majority of Wimmera this week. Cr Templeton said he expected preselection would be keenly contested with a wide field of contestants. With Member for Portland, Denis … Continue reading 0 Comments
Spectator-Observer Partnership | Originally written by Spectator-Observer Partnership THE generosity of Hamilton district people and businesses will brighten Christmas for a host of children this year. Salvation Army Majors David and Chris Watson of the Hamilton Corps were surrounded by toys and other … Continue reading 0 Comments
Spectator-Observer Partnership | Originally written by JULIE GRIFFITHS CHRISTMAS came early this year for Portland’s Tahlia Meyers. A successful operation last Friday to repair a 2cm hole in her heart, which she was born with, means the six-year-old can now look forward to … Continue reading 0 Comments
Spectator-Observer Partnership | Originally written by JULIE GRIFFITHS THE sale of the financially troubled Portland Aged Care Facility to a Melbourne-based buyer was expected to be announced last night. The Richardson St facility went into voluntary administration in October with debts of more … Continue reading 0 Comments
Spectator-Observer Partnership | Originally written by AMANDA FORAN UP to three homes in a Hamilton residential street have been infested with white ants. One currently unoccupied house in the street has suffered exterior damage from the pest, and neighbors are concerned that the … Continue reading
Spectator-Observer Partnership | Originally written by Spectator-Observer Partnership FIRE restrictions for CFA region four will begin on Christmas Eve. The Country Fire Authority and Natural Resources and Environment will introduce the restrictions across Glenelg Shire and the parts of Southern Grampians and West … Continue reading
Spectator-Observer Partnership | Originally written by AMI HUMPAGE THE First Home Buyers Grant and historically low interest rates have created a property sales boom in Portland, but has left renters out in the cold according to many Portland real estate agents. Dundas Real … Continue reading
Spectator-Observer Partnership | Originally written by BRIAN O’BRIEN THE Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) director has been accused of “hoodwinking” the Hamilton region by failing to appoint a regional director who will be based in Hamilton. Cr Howard Templeton launched a fierce verbal … Continue reading
Spectator-Observer Partnership | Originally written by ROXANNE PUNTON PORTLAND’S youth are among 400 young Australians participating in a national study examiningthe benefits of the Vocational Education and Training program. The study focusses on young people who have completed their schooling in rural areas. … Continue reading
Spectator-Observer Partnership | Originally written by ROXANNE PUNTON THE Portland RSPCA has reported fewer abandoned kittens at its shelter this year compared with last year, however, the overall number of animals abandoned had increased, shelter manager Leanne Veltheyzen said. Ms Velthuyzen said she … Continue reading
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