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Spectator-Observer Partnership | A HEYWOOD man has been fined and convicted for assaulting his wife of 20 years in the face. Mark Van Diesen, 45, of Lindsey St Heywood pleaded guilty to the charges of recklessly causing injury and breaching an intervention order in the Portland Magistrates’ Court on Monday. Police prosecutor Sergeant Sandra Skilton said on July 25, 2011 there was a verbal and physical altercation between Van Diesen and his wife. “It was a serious assault that led to injuries being … Continue reading 0 Comments
Huw Cushing | MORE than $400,000 will be spent on a new wastewater treatment system at the Narrawong Camping and Recreation Reserve. After six years of saving and lobbying, the Committee of Management of Narrawong Camping and Recreation Reserve will contribute $150,000 and … Continue reading 0 Comments
Bill Meldrum | THE Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal will delve into a Glenelg Shire planning permit issued in 2003 to determine if four houses can be built on small allotments in Foleys Rd. VCAT member Michael Deidun made the order after legal … Continue reading 0 Comments
Huw Cushing | THE population of Portland may be increasing slightly each year, but efforts to attract or retain more people need to be intensified in order to halt the steady decline of population within the Glenelg Shire. Portland’s population has increased by … Continue reading 0 Comments
Emma-Jayne Schenk | IN a year that marks the 50th anniversary of the Dundas Fire Brigades Group, a slice of rich history will be preserved in order to share the stories of countless volunteers. Instant Suppression, a book detailing the Dundas Group’s history … Continue reading
Tiana Richardson | THE Portland District Health board has stunned the Sea View House Steering Committee with its lease price for the Supported Residential Service (SRS) building. The committee has been awaiting details of the lease price in order to finalise its business … Continue reading
Sam Fleming | DESERVING recipient … Reverend Peter Cook of the Uniting Church has been recognised for his ongoing service to the Hamilton community with a Medal of the Order of Australia at the Queen’s Birthday celebrations yesterday. Rev Cook was joined on … Continue reading
Emma-Jayne Schenk | A YOUNG couple’s dream future has won out against a major planning policy in Southern Grampians Shire. Hamilton’s Kate Couchman, 30 and Nathan Manley, 35, have the opportunity to raise a family in Yulecart, thanks to the support of five … Continue reading
Huw Cushing | THE closure of Portland Holden has left six people unemployed and Holden customers questioning how they will receive work under warranty. It has also reinvigorated debate over the importance of buying locally in order to see Portland prosper, but customers … Continue reading
Pat Koopman | A CENTURY by opener Mick Wilson has steered South Portland into the Portland and District Cricket Association A Grade grand final for 2011-12. His stunning innings of 126, scored under the added pressure of semi finals cricket, complemented a magnificent … Continue reading
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