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23.01.2022 JOIN THE TEAM AT COUNCIL Looking for a new opportunity? We are currently recruiting for: Integrate Glenelg Officer... Resource Management Officer Finance Officer Payroll Information and Data Management Coordinator (Records) Apply today via our online employment portal at: https://bit.ly/3kUnKnR

22.01.2022 JOIN THE TEAM AT COUNCIL Looking for a new opportunity? We have a number of exciting vacancies! Infrastructure Development Engineer... Assets & Systems Officer Lease and Licence Officer Early Childhood Educators Early Childhood Trainee Apprentice Diesel Mechanic Apply today via our online employment portal at: https://bit.ly/3kUnKnR

21.01.2022 - Traffic management and safety works along Percy Street are well underway, so we thought we'd give an overview of the project, why it is happening, and how it is being funded. ? Percy Street was identified as a local high-risk road following a number of crashes in the area and ongoing safety concerns from the community.... ? Council was successful in receiving funding of almost $1 million for the project from the State Government’s ‘Safe Travel in Local Streets’ program. The project is fully funded through this grant. ? As part of the program intersections along Percy Street between Tyers and Wade Streets in Portland will be upgraded, including: Lighting upgrades between Tyers and Wade Streets A raised median between Tyers and Fern Streets A safer speed limit of 50 km/h between Otway and Fern Streets Single lane line marking between Fern and Wade Streets Angle parking and accessible parking where required. ? ? Yes, community feedback was integral in shaping the final design, and consultation sessions were held in 2019 and 2020. The valuable feedback received in these sessions and from the ‘Your Say Glenelg’ website was considered in the development of the final design plans for this project. ? Works are expected to be delivered by 30 June 2021. The contractor will be working to minimise any inconvenience and delays during the construction period. To learn more about the project, visit the dedicated Your Say Glenelg webpage: https://bit.ly/2NEJB75

20.01.2022 SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY SAVER PROGRAM Calling all small businesses - you may be eligible for funding to make your workplace more energy efficient. Sustainability Victoria's Small Business Energy Saver Program provides a bonus for small businesses, discounting the cost to upgrade to more energy-efficient equipment.... This could save you up to 20% on your equipment’s running costs! Reap the benefits of clean energy. Find out more today at: sustainability.vic.gov.au/small-business-energy-saver

19.01.2022 CUSTOMER SURVEY UNDERWAY This year's Customer Satisfaction Survey has now started. This means for the next few weeks your household may receive a call from an independent market research agency, National Field Services. They have been commissioned to conduct a community satisfaction survey on behalf of Council.... The survey is designed to assess our performance and help us identify ways to improve and deliver more effective services. Please be assured that your details and individual responses will be kept confidential. We appreciate you taking the time to help us with your valuable feedback.

18.01.2022 DIGITAL HUBS STUDENT SURVEY Are you currently studying at TAFE, university or a local secondary school? Would you like Digital Hub in your area? ... The Victorian Government are seeking feedback from students on proposed Regional Digital Hubs in the Great South Coast region. Complete the survey below to share your views: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/digitalhubs-students

18.01.2022 FREE GREEN WASTE DROP OFF You will be able to drop off your lawn clippings, branches, weeds and vegetation for FREE during the first two weekends in December! Through a Notice of Motion at last night’s Ordinary Council Meeting, Council will be providing free of charge green waste disposal for residents on the weekends of: 5 and 6 December... and 12 and 13 December This measure aims to help property owners prepare their properties ahead of the summer bushfire season. Residents will be required to provide personal identification with a Glenelg Shire address and/or Glenelg Shire Rate Notice. Waste Management Facilities in the Shire: Derrill Road, West of Cape Nelson Rd, Portland Catons Flat Road, Heywood ' Jarrad's Road, off Portland Casterton Road between Merino and Digby Bahgallah Road, Casterton Bowds Lane, West of Dartmoor North Nelson Road, Nelson

17.01.2022 OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLS OPENING FROM TOMORROW Tomorrow officially marks the first day of summer, but it also officially marks the opening of all outdoor pools across the Shire! From tomorrow you can visit outdoor pools across the following townships: Portland... Casterton Merino Heywood For further information regarding opening times, please visit the Grampians YMCA website: https://grampians.ymca.org.au//outdoor-/Pages/default.aspx

17.01.2022 MEET YOUR NEW COUNCIL Their first picture together as Councillors! We are pleased to welcome our new Council. From left to right:... Cr Scott Martin Cr Chrissy Hawker Cr Jayden Smith Cr Karen Stephens Cr Michael Carr Cr Anita Rank Cr Gilbert Wilson See more

17.01.2022 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER BASED VIOLENCE ART COMPETITION To recognise 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, we are running a shire-wide art competition! Create an artwork in any medium, that responds to ONE of the following themes: Respect ... Strong female leaders A Safe & Equal Future Challenging gender based stereo types Entries are encouraged to incorporate the 16 Days of Activism 2020 campaign colour ORANGE Winners will receive 1 x $600 pre paid visa card! Categories: 18 years & Under Open Judge's Choice Submissions close: 4 December 2020 Email submissions to [email protected]

17.01.2022 Celebrate New Years Eve by sitting back and listening to your favourite performers, both national and local! The free online event will feature performances from: Pierce Brothers, Sleuth, Lethal Dose, The Mik Maks and more. All your favourite local artists and bands.... Make sure you tune into the Glenelg Shire Facebook page from 6pm!

16.01.2022 CHRISTMAS RUBBISH COLLECTION As we head closer to Christmas, we'd thought we'd touch base to remind households that there will be NO CHANGE to kerbside waste collections over the Christmas and New Year's period. Residents will have their waste or recycling collected on their normal days. ... For people in Casterton or Heywood who have their collection Christmas Eve (Thursday 24th ), this will still occur as per normal. SEARCH FOR YOUR COLLECTION DAY Not sure what day your rubbish is meant to be picked up? We have a new tool to help! Search your address in our new online system to see what days your rubbish is collected: https://www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/files/binsWaste.html This can be accessed on the left hand side of our home page of our website, under the 'View My Kerbside Collection' tab.

15.01.2022 The Hooked on Tuna fishing competition will be postponed due following the recent detection of Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG) in local waters.

15.01.2022 JOIN THE TEAM AT COUNCIL We are on the hunt for trainees and apprentices! Council, in partnership with Westvic Staffing Solutions, are currently recruiting for our 2021 positions which include:... TRAINEE COMMUNITY SUPPORT x 2 PORTLAND (Certificate III Individual Support 12 months) TRAINEE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION x 2 PORTLAND (Certificate III Business Administration 12 months) APPRENTICE HORTICULTURALIST x 1 PORTLAND (Certificate III Parks & Gardens 3 years) APPRENTICE HORTICULTURALIST x 1 CASTERTON (Certificate III Parks & Gardens 3 years) To apply for our 2021 Traineeship and Apprenticeships, please visit the Westvic Staffing Solutions website: https://westvic.org.au//glenelg-shire-council-2021-opport/

15.01.2022 CHANGES TO RESTRICTIONS From 11:59pm tonight, mask rules and caps on social gatherings will be eased and offices will be allowed 75 per cent of their workforce on site. KEY UPDATES Masks will only be required in high-risk settings such as aged care facilities, public transport, rideshare cars and taxis, and large indoor retail settings such as supermarkets.... People will be allowed to have up to 30 visitors to the home per day Outdoor gatherings in public spaces will increase to a cap of 100 people. Read more: https://www.abc.net.au//victoria-coronavirus-rest/13196006

15.01.2022 MEET YOUR MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR Meet your new Mayor for the next 12 months - Cr Anita Rank! Mayor Cr Rank will be joined by Deputy Mayor, Cr Karen Stephens.

13.01.2022 ALERT: A Control Area is now in place along the coast of Portland from Bridgewater Bay to past Narrawong after wild abalone tested positive for abalone disease.

12.01.2022 HELP OUR COMMUNITY PREPARE AND PLAN FOR EMERGENCIES We are looking for a volunteer to join our Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC)! As a community representative you will help our community to mitigate, plan for and respond to any emergency that may take place.... To learn more, or to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3h3jm6D

12.01.2022 **The latest COVID-19 updates, new restrictions effective from 5pm tonight**

12.01.2022 UPGRADES FOR ISLAND PARK We are so excited to announce not one, but TWO new projects for Island Park, Casterton! We've secured funding for: a new modular pump track ... and an outdoor half-basketball court The modular pump track will be similar to the pump track at Heywood, which is currently under construction, offering a continuous loop of bumps and turns for bikes, scooters, skateboards and rollerblades. The new half court will be the first outdoor half basketball court for Casterton and will provide an informal meeting space for local youth, as well as a practice location for avid basketballers. The pump track and basketball court will be positioned opposite each other, adjacent to the Casterton Caravan Park. They are expected to be completed in 2021. In the coming weeks the old playground equipment at the Caravan Park will be removed to make way for the new pump track. For more information, or for latest updates on the project, please visit the Community Infrastructure Projects page of the Your Say Glenelg website: https://yoursay.glenelg.vic.gov.au/community-infrastructure

11.01.2022 #naidocweek #naidoc2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe #alwayswasalwayswillbeaboriginalland

10.01.2022 FROM TRAINEE TO ADMINISTRATOR, JESS' CAREER JOURNEY Jessica Hallinan joined Council as one of our very first trainees back in 2016, and has since gone on to forge a permanent career with Council. Working in Community Services for a number of years, Jess is now one of the core team members in our Children's Services Team and is the friendly face sorting through Long Day Care enrolments and enquiries throughout the Shire.... Jess is a prime example of the success of our Traineeship program, which has equipped her with the necessary skills and workplace experiences to help her land her dream job in Children's Services. We couldn't be prouder of you Jess! Like Jess, you too can forge your career through a Traineeship or Apprenticeship with Council. We are currently recruiting for our 2021 positions which include: TRAINEE COMMUNITY SUPPORT x 1 PORTLAND (Certificate III Individual Support 12 months) TRAINEE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION x 2 PORTLAND (Certificate III Business Administration 12 months) APPRENTICE HORTICULTURALIST x 1 PORTLAND (Certificate III Parks & Gardens 3 years) APPRENTICE HORTICULTURALIST x 1 CASTERTON (Certificate III Parks & Gardens 3 years) To apply for our 2021 Traineeship and Apprenticeships, please visit the Westvic Staffing Solutions website: https://westvic.org.au//glenelg-shire-council-2021-opport/

10.01.2022 The My Place Portland online auction is now open! Support the auction and help raise vital funds for this local disability housing project.

10.01.2022 Save the date for National Simultaneous Storytime Wednesday 19 May 11am Portland Library

09.01.2022 OUTDOOR DINING - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Are you a local hospitality business and want to help shape outdoor dining? We are currently inviting Expressions of Interest from local hospitality venues to inform our installation of infrastructure to enhance outdoor dining during the summer months.... The installation of glass balustrade on footpaths to protect from the wind and/or provision of 'parklets' to increase footpath space are some of the options available. Submit your EOI by Friday 20th November to: [email protected] or contact Jane Young, Economic Development Coordinator on 5522 2270. For further information visit: https://bit.ly/2GEUZfA

09.01.2022 The latest Glenelg COVID Community Q and A session

08.01.2022 ABORIGINAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATIONS DUE HURRY - Applications close TOMORROW for the Glenelg Shire’s 2021 Aboriginal Education Scholarship program. The annual program offers two scholarships for Glenelg Shire based indigenous youth aged between 16-24 to undertake further study at school, university or TAFE. ... ? Two scholarships are available to the value of $3000 each. Funds can be used to assist with course fees, travel expenses, course requirements, compulsory clothing/footwear and tutoring. ? The successful applicants must reside in the Glenelg Shire, however applicants can be undertaking study at educational institutions located in another municipality. To learn more, or to apply, please visit the Your Say Glenelg website: https://yoursay.glenelg.vic.gov.au/aboriginal-education-sch

07.01.2022 GAWLER STREET RECYCLING Council is scheduling another recycling collection in Gawler Street for Monday, 1 March 2021. This extra collection is due to the street being missed in the original recycling run earlier this week. Council and Wimmera Mallee Waste sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.... Please have your recycling bin placed out the front of your property on Sunday night prior to collection. In any instance that your waste or recycling bins are missed, please don’t hesitate to contact Council on 1300 GLENELG.

06.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY ON WATTLE CRESCENT PLAYGROUND Do you use the Playspace in Wattle Crescent, Portland? We want to hear your thoughts on how we can improve the space! Council is renewing the playground equipment over the coming months and we want to hear from users of this space to help shape the playground renewal.... Visit the YourSay Glenelg site to complete the short survey and help determine what elements should be included: https://bit.ly/363V45k Alternatively, have your say in person! Council officers are holding a 'Pop up' session to be held at the playground on Wednesday 18 November, where you can hear more about the project, complete a survey or ask questions. POP UP SESSION Wednesday 18 November 11am - 1pm Charles Campbell Reserve (Wattle Crescent, Portland) Playground feedback closes Sunday 22 November 2020.

06.01.2022 ABORIGINAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM NOW OPEN Applications are now open for the Glenelg Shire’s 2021 Aboriginal Education Scholarship program! The annual program offers two scholarships for Glenelg Shire based indigenous youth aged between 16-24 to undertake further study at school, university or TAFE. ... ? Two scholarships are available to the value of $3000 each. Funds can be used to assist with course fees, travel expenses, course requirements, compulsory clothing/footwear and tutoring. ? The successful applicants must reside in the Glenelg Shire, however applicants can be undertaking study at educational institutions located in another municipality. Scholarship applications close 5pm on Friday 27 November. To learn more, or to apply, please visit the Your Say Glenelg website:https://yoursay.glenelg.vic.gov.au/aboriginal-education-sch

06.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK 2020 NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. ... The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

06.01.2022 CELEBRATING ALL THINGS YOUTH A special month-long Victorian Youth Week, held from 15 November to 15 December 2020, is currently underway in partnership with local young people and schools under this year's theme of 'We Made It'. To deliver these events and activities, we are excited to introduce our newest member to the Youth Development team - Madeleine McKinna! ... Maddy will join our Skittles Facilitator Lauren Millard as part of the Glenelg Shire Youth team and will be responsible for coordinating youth events and programs, such as Live4Life Glenelg. See more

06.01.2022 ROAD CLOSURE - LEE BREAKWATER ROAD Lee Breakwater Road, between the Yacht Club and the All Abilities Playspace, will be temporarily closed today Friday 13 November from 8am - 12 noon whilst essential works are undertaken. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

06.01.2022 CHRISTMAS WINDOW DISPLAY WINNERS ANNOUNCED After weeks of bringing a touch of colour and twinkle, the winners of the 2020 Light Up Glenelg Retail Window & Light Display Competition have been determined for Casterton! The competition asked traders throughout the month of December to adorn their premises with Christmas lights and decorations in a bid to win a marketing package with the Casterton News.... Following the official judging process the winners were: First Prize: Sports & All Second Prize: Richardson’s Butchers and Main Street Munchies Special commendation: Casterton Farm Supplies Thank you to the Casterton News for collaborating on this initiative, and supporting local business.

06.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY - PORTLAND DOG PARKS We've got an exciting update on our dog park funding - dog owners will soon enjoy not one, but TWO, dog parks in Portland for exercise and social interaction! The new parks will feature separate fenced areas for small and large dogs.... Each fenced area will feature: lawn gravel pathways shade, seating double-gated entry landscaping a sand pit bins water fountains accessible pathways a range of surfaces from turf to crushed rock. What else should be included? We want to hear your ideas! Visit our YourSay Glenelg site to let us know what else should be considered in the concept designs: https://yoursay.glenelg.vic.gov.au/portland-dog-parks

05.01.2022 After taking their oaths this afternoon, we are pleased to officially welcome our new Glenelg Shire Councillors!

05.01.2022 The Fire Danger Period will begin on Monday, 7 December for the Glenelg Shire

04.01.2022 We know there has been a few questions asked of late as to what is happening over the festive season, particularly in Portland, so we thought we would quickly touch base. ' We had to make the difficult decision to cancel the popular Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve events on the Portland Foreshore for 2020. ... Given the ongoing uncertainty, limits on public gatherings and health and safety risks posed at the time of planning, Council was obligated to consider a COVID-Safe alternative. In lieu of these physical events we have worked closely with our local community groups, kindergartens, business groups and performers to create a series of inclusive virtual events. We encourage all community members to tune into the Glenelg Shire Facebook page on December 11 to celebrate a virtual Christmas Eve, and again on December 31 to celebrate a virtual New Year’s Eve, complete with performances from national and local artists. XMAS IN GLENELG: https://bit.ly/3mcdEPA NYE IN GLENELG: https://bit.ly/33o6vnY Alongside the Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve events, another iconic celebration has also, regrettably, been cancelled. The New Year’s Eve fireworks display over the Portland Harbour will not proceed for 2020. Once again, this decision was taken at a time when the official health directions were to prevent any large crowds from congregating. In order to comply with these COVID-Safe orders, Council, like many of its counterparts across the South West, had to cancel its annual fireworks display. The Portland Foreshore carnival and amusements, run by TPA Shows, is returning! The carnival is expected to arrive in Portland on 26 December 2020 for their annual summer visit.

03.01.2022 RETAIL WINDOW AND LIGHT DISPLAY COMPETITION It's festive season and we're calling on local businesses to adorn their shopfronts with Christmas lights and decorations to win! Entries are now open for the 2020 Light Up Glenelg Retail Window & Light Display Competition, with $4,000 in prizes including a marketing with the Portland Observer & Guardian or Casterton News.... Important details to note: Judging will take place from Monday 14 December to Friday 18 December. Entries will be split into two categories - Portland and surrounds and Casterton and surrounds. Entrants not located in Portland or Casterton can nominate which section they wish to enter their display into. So start decorating your shopfront to win! To learn more, or to enter, visit: https://yoursay.glenelg.vic.gov.au//retail-light-display-e

03.01.2022 Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the official launch of United Nations 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. Violence against women exists in every country, culture and community. #16DaysCampaign

02.01.2022 The much loved Pierce Brothers are back again performing for Glenelg audiences TONIGHT from 6pm for our New Year's Eve in Glenelg online concert Tune in to see the Pierce Brothers performing alongside a list of local artists and bands via the Glenelg Shire Facebook page or YouTube Channel.

02.01.2022 We want your feedback on arts and culture!

01.01.2022 Storytime is BACK!

01.01.2022 Crowd favourites from Hooked on Portland, the much loved Pierce Brothers are back again performing for Glenelg audiences! This time the energetic duo will be performing as part of our online New Year's Event, performing alongside a list of local artists and bands. Tune in to see the Pierce Brothers from 6pm via the Glenelg Shire Facebook page or YouTube Channel.