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Boat ramp upgrade for two years’ use

29 Oct 2012 @ 12:00 PM

Huw Cushing  |  THE main Portland boat ramp is being upgraded at a cost of $251,000 as an interim measure ahead of the construction of a new four-lane boat ramp, but the Glenelg Shire Council says some materials will be recycled. The upgrade of the boat ramp, to meet the demands of heavy boat use in the summer, was announced in 2010 after the state government awarded a $201,000 grant to the council. However, the project has been delayed due to design changes … Continue reading →  0 Comments

  • Protection for Customs House precinct

    28 Sep 2012 @ 11:09 AM

    Huw Cushing  |  Development blocked A PROPOSED three lot sub-division and two, two-storey town house developments on the Portland Customs House site has been refused by Heritage Victoria. In response to the permit application presented to Heritage Victoria in May this year by … Continue reading →  0 Comments

  • Farmer health centre put on national plan

    4 Sep 2012 @ 12:54 PM

    Danielle Grindlay  |  THE National Centre for Farmer Health will be put on the national agenda after a visit from shadow finance minister, Andrew Robb. Mr Robb met with Western District Health chief executive, Jim Fletcher, and other centre staff to discuss the … Continue reading →  0 Comments

  • Warning for shift workers

    8 Aug 2012 @ 12:12 PM

    Steve Robertson  |  SOUTH-WEST shift workers have been warned of the heightened dangers of heart attack and stroke, in a study published this week in the British Medical Journal. The new report found that shift workers were 23 per cent more likely to … Continue reading →  0 Comments

Report calls for more wind farms 0

25 Jul 2012 @ 11:42 AM | Portland Observer   

Huw Cushing  |  THE potential for renewable energy in south west Victoria should be capitalised on to combat climate change according to the Climate Change Commission. The commission’s latest report says the current number of installed wind turbines only captures a fraction of … Continue reading →

More AEU action on the cards 0

24 Jul 2012 @ 9:35 AM | General    Hamilton Spectator    Publications   

Rex Martinich  |  HAMILTON’S schools could be affected by a state wide teachers strike in September, based on the region’s involvement in previous industrial action. Fair Work Australia has given the Australian Education Union (AEU) permission to cast a membership ballot to decide … Continue reading →

Southern Grampians’ rates second lowest 0

19 Jul 2012 @ 8:30 AM | General    Hamilton Spectator    Publications   

Emma-Jayne Schenk  |  GOOD news is upon Southern Grampians Shire residents, whose rates are the second lowest in the region despite being hit with the largest rise in the south-west. Municipal Association of Victoria data has revealed Southern Grampians score well for rate … Continue reading →

Outrage over tip fee hikes 0

11 Jul 2012 @ 10:35 AM | Portland Observer   

Huw Cushing  |  INCREASED landfill fees due to stricter EPA standards and an increased state levy have sparked outrage amongst Glenelg Shire residents who are being charged double for dumping green waste. Tip users are now being charged $16.70 for a 6×4 trailer … Continue reading →

Grant helps keep flotilla afloat 0

2 Jul 2012 @ 12:09 PM | Portland Observer   

Ross Moir  |  THE Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Portland Flotilla has received a $20,000 Marine Safety Grant. “The government recognises the tireless and ongoing effort of the volunteer members of the Portland Coast Guard who provide critical 24-hour emergency response for the waters … Continue reading →

Council tackles violence 0

2 Jul 2012 @ 12:07 PM | Portland Observer   

Huw Cushing  |  THE Glenelg Shire will take greater action to prevent family violence after police statistics revealed the municipality has the second-highest rate of domestic abuse in the south-west. In the past three years, reports of domestic violence in the Glenelg Shire … Continue reading →

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