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Cultural addition for Foreshore complete

Published on 20 August 2025

Another piece of the Foreshore puzzle has been finalised following the completion of a dedicated cultural story-telling and community gathering space.

Royal Hotel crowned Business of the Year

Published on 19 August 2025

Service excellence, collaboration and resilience have provided the winning-formula to claim the 2025 Glenelg Shire Council Business of the Year Award, sponsored by ACE Radio.

Four decades long mystery makes it way to Glenelg Shire

Published on 15 August 2025

A four-decade long mystery has made its way to the Glenelg Shire and community members are invited to take part in the national guessing game.
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What's On

Libraries After Dark - Fermenting and Preserving

21 August 2025

Join Annette Baumgart, local Naturopath and Nutritionist to learn about fermenting food. This session, held at the Portland Library, will explore the benefits of fermented foods and how to make brines, whey, kefir, yoghurt, sauerkraut, and more!

Storytime

22 August 2025

Storytime sessions for preschool-aged children are held at the Portland Library every week during school terms.
No bookings required, all welcome.
This program does not run over school holidays.

Zine Making - Saturday Arts, Casterton

23 August 2025

Learn the art of zine making at the Casterton Library. Free activity, no bookings required, all ages and abilities welcome!
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Your Say Glenelg

Shaping Glenelg - Council Plan 2025 - 2029

Ongoing consultation

Join the Conversation and help Shape Glenelg! The Draft Council and Wellbeing Plan 2025-2029 is now available to view and provide feedback. The public exhibition period was endorsed at the July Council meeting for a period of 28 days from 23 July to 20 August 2025. The Council and Wellbeing Plan 2025-2029 sets out the strategic direction and priorities of Council for the n...

Casterton Railway Precinct Activation

Ongoing consultation

Council has received federal funding from the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program [https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/about/local-initiatives/local-roads-and-community-infrastructure-program] Phase 4 for completion of works to the Casterton Railway Precinct. These works will include: * Upgrades to the existing pathways * Inclusion of all an abilities a...

Island Park Masterplan

Ongoing consultation

Share your thought on the Draft Island Park Masterplan A Draft Master Plan has been developed for Island Park in Casterton, outlining a 10 to 15-year vision for improving and developing this important community space. The plan is designed to guide future upgrades and support funding applications, and provide a clear direction to help with long-term planning and day-to-day o...

Portland Foreshore Multipurpose Building

Ongoing consultation

Council has been successful in securing $5 million from the Victoria Government through the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions as part of the $6.2M project budget to deliver the Portland Foreshore Multipurpose. A key facility for all of the community, this building is an integral part of the Portland Foreshore Master Plan. This two-storey facility will minimise the i...

Welcome to our Community Newsletter page

Ongoing consultation

Here you can find each edition of our regular Community Newsletter to download, as well as links to Council's other news and media articles. Have Your Say on what you want to see in our regular Newsletters by filling out the suggestions form at the bottom of this page. Want an email notification when a new edition is added? Subscribe to the the project via the "Stay Inform...

Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Study - Portland CBD / Medical Precinct

Ongoing consultation

Are you part of ‘our Portland CBD traffic’ including vehicles, wheelchairs, pedestrians, cyclists, e-mobility, e-bikes and or e-scooters? Council initially sought your input on traffic concerns in August 2024, we now present the draft outcomes of that consultation in the DRAFT Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) plan for your further input. This is your opportunity to he...
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2025 Business and Tourism Award winners

Discover the full list of winners from the 2025 Business and Tourism Awards.

Council meeting livestream

Watch the July 2025 Council Meeting recording.

Council's response to the Emergency Services Fund

Learn more about Council's response to the Emergency Services Volunteer Fund

What's happening in my area?

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The Glenelg Shire Council respectfully acknowledges the Gunditjmara, Jardwadjali and Boandik people as the Traditional Owners of the land that the Glenelg Shire encompasses and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that Aboriginal people have cared for and protected this land we call home since the dreaming. Their connections to the land, animals, seas and waterways was, and continues to be, a part of their being and we thank them for their significant contributions to life in Glenelg.

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Council embraces diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive community.

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