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Quiet Hour is back in 2025

Published on 03 April 2025

Many Glenelg Shire shops and other businesses will operate a little more quietly, and with lower levels of lighting, every Tuesday in April as part of World Autism Awareness Month.

Next steps for Narrawong, Dutton Way and Allestree

Published on 01 April 2025

Following consultation with the community and Government stakeholders the draft Narrawong, Dutton Way and Allestree Strategic Framework Plan has been prepared.

Just another Music Monday for young song makers

Published on 28 March 2025

An initiative to link Australia’s internationally successful songwriters and producer to young people is coming to Glenelg Shire.
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What's On

Storytime

04 April 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.

Majelen - Long Way to Go Tour 2025

04 April 2025

Join Majelen on her first headline Australian tour with special guest Tessa
Devine, before she heads back overseas!

The Smokey River Vintage Rally - Hotspur

05 April 2025

The inaugural Smoky River Vintage Rally is back again for 2025!
Vintage Tractor Pull, Blade Shearing Demos, Sawmill, Tractor, Truck, Car and Motorbike Display.
It has vintage engines from small to steam powered, whip maker, Stone Mason, Blacksmith, The Hamilton Reenactment Society living history, Chainsaws, remote control boats & trains. Our Main Feature this year is All Things Hay & Fordson.
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Your Say Glenelg

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...

Narrawong, Dutton Way and Allestree Framework Plan

Ongoing consultation

Have Your Say on future land use and development planning! Glenelg Shire Council is committed to supporting the future of Narrawong, Dutton Way, and Allestree by fostering sustainable communities through the development of a Strategic Framework Plan for these areas. The Narrawong, Dutton Way, and Allestree Framework Plan will be a comprehensive planning framework that outli...

Cape Bridgewater Amenities project

Ongoing consultation

The multi-million transformation of one of the Glenelg Shire’s most loved tourist attractions has taken shape. Stage 1 and 2 are now complete with the final stage about to commence that will see a refurbishment of the existing amenities building. Have your say on the refurbishment of the Cape Bridgewater Amenities refurbishment. The Cape Bridgewater Infrastructure Masterpla...

Shaping Glenelg - Council Plan 2025 - 2029

Ongoing consultation

Join the Conversation and help Shape Glenelg! Council is developing the next Council Plan with integrated Health and Wellbeing Plan and Community Vision. Extensive engagement will be taking place in the first half of 2025. Your voice will inform the development of not only our new Council Plan with Health and Wellbeing Plan and Community Vision, but also some of Council's ...

2025-2026 Budget Development

Ongoing consultation

Every year, Council prepares an annual budget that shows what income we expect
to receive and how we expect to allocate that money on the delivery of services
throughout the year. The budget document also highlights the key initiatives
Council will deliver to our community in that same year.

What is different this year?

This year Council is undertaking an extensive communi...

Dartmoor-Nelson Flood Study

Ongoing consultation

Glenelg Shire Council, in partnership with the Glenelg Hopkins Catchment
Management Authority, has conducted a study to better understand flooding near
the lower Glenelg River and estuary.

The study, funded by the Australian Government and Council, commenced in 2022.
It aims to provide accurate flood information to help with future planning and
reduce flood risks, particula...
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Council meeting livestream

Watch the Council meeting at the Heywood Customer Service Centre on Tuesday, 25 March, here.

Council Plan 2025-2029

Join the conversation and help shape Glenelg.

2025 Glenelg Shire Community Awards

Nominations for the 2025 Glenelg Shire Community Awards are now open.

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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