Major milestone reached for Portland Foreshore Published on 09 September 2026 Council is pleased to announce a major milestone for the Portland Foreshore Community Infrastructure Refurbishment Project, with tenders awarded and works expected to commence in late 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Hooked on Portland set to return in 2027 Published on 26 August 2026 Hooked on Portland will return to Portland on the 23 January 2027 with a new partnership agreement between Glenelg Shire Council and the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA). Tagged as: , Media Releases
Rose garden renewal works Published on 19 August 2026 In the coming weeks our Parks and Gardens team will be working on the garden beds at the corner of Bentinck and Julia Streets, removing the existing roses and replacing them with drought-tolerant flowering native species. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Advocating for Glenelg Shire in the halls of Parliament Published on 18 August 2026 Glenelg Shire Council has taken its advocacy priorities directly to Victorian Parliament House last week, with Mayor Cr Karen Stephens and CEO Helen Havercroft meeting with Ministers, Shadow Ministers and Members of Parliament to champion the needs of local communities. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Portland Gymnastics upgrade progress Published on 05 August 2026 The upgrade of the Portland Gymnastics Club facility is a step closer, with Glenelg Shire Council supporting the next stage of a project that will deliver significant improvements for gymnasts, families and the wider community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
How to keep your pets safe Published on 04 August 2026 Residents are being reminded to keep dogs on a lead and away from sick or dead birds following the detection of avian influenza (bird flu) in the Portland area. Tagged as: , Announcements
Glenelg Shire Records Strong Summer Tourism Growth Published on 03 August 2026 Glenelg Shire has recorded a strong summer tourism season, with visitor numbers and spending increasing significantly compared to the same period last year. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community Embraces FOGO Published on 02 August 2026 Glenelg Shire residents are already making a significant impact through Council's new Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) service, with more than 272 tonnes of organic material diverted from landfill in the first three months of operation. Tagged as: , Media Releases
National Tree Day at Yarraman Park Published on 02 August 2026 Around 30 community members braved wet and windy conditions to plant 333 locally indigenous trees, shrubs and groundcovers at Yarraman Park during Glenelg Shire Council's inaugural National Tree Day event. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Detection of H5N1 avian influenza in South West Victoria Published on 30 July 2026 Glenelg Shire Council is urging residents and visitors to remain vigilant and avoid contact with sick or dead birds and wildlife following confirmation that the highly pathogenic avian influenza strain H5N1 has been detected in Victoria. Tagged as: , Media Releases