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Students lead the way for youth mental health

Published on 01 December 2025

Young people from across the Glenelg Shire have come together to recognise youth mental health and to celebrate another great year for the Live4Life initiative.

Victoria’s Treaty Becomes Law

Published on 26 November 2025

Council is proud to acknowledge a historic moment for Victoria, with the Statewide Treaty becoming law following Royal Assent from Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC.

Stage set for Hooked on Portland 2026

Published on 25 November 2025

Mark your calendars for Friday 16 and Saturday 17 January 2026, the much-loved Hooked on Portland festival returns to the Portland Foreshore.
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What's On

Portland Rhymetime

09 December 2025

Rhymetime sessions are for parents, carers and their babies.
Come along to enjoy some stories, interaction and movement!
No bookings required - all welcome.
This program does not run over school holidays.

Fresh Food Swap

11 December 2025

Come along to the Portland Library each Thursday for our local community food swap, run in partnership with Portland District Health.

Libraries After Dark - Fresh Food Swap

11 December 2025

Join the Health Promotion Team from Portland District Health for a special Libraries After Dark edition of their Fresh Food Swap.
Bring along your excess homegrown produce to swap and share with others. Fruit, vegetables, herbs, seeds, seedlings, jams and chutneys, flowers, eggs, honey and even recipes are all welcome!
Give what you can and take what you need.
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Your Say Glenelg

Glenelg Shire Tourism Strategy Development

Ongoing consultation

Join the conversation and help shape the development of the Glenelg Shire Tourism Strategy. Glenelg Shire Council is developing a new Tourism Strategy for Glenelg Shire. The Tourism Strategy will guide Council’s work to support future growth and targeted investment in the tourism industry, improve visitor experiences, and build on our strengths while addressing challenges to...

Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029

Ongoing consultation

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE DRAFT DOMESTIC ANIMAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Council invites community to share their thoughts on the Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan. The Plan outlines how we’ll work over the next four years to promote responsible pet ownership, support animal welfare, and create safe, happy spaces for both people and pets in our community. Your feedback will help us ...

Glenelg Events - Performer Expression of Interest

Ongoing consultation

It's summer events season in Glenelg and Council is seeking EOI's from performers to be part of the festivities.

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...

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...

Long Term Financial Plan 2025-2035

Ongoing consultation

Glenelg Shire Council’s draft Long Term Financial Plan is now on public exhibition, and we invite all community members to review the document and provide feedback. This important plan outlines how Council will responsibly manage its financial resources over the next decade to deliver on the goals of the Council and Wellbeing Plan and support a thriving Glenelg, now and into...
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Kardermudelar Karweeyn Mirring

Learn more about Kardermudelar Karweeyn Mirring (Portland Bay Dance Ground).

16 Days of Activism campaign

Council is proud to support the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.

Council meeting livestream

Watch the Council meeting at the Portland Municipal Office on Tuesday, 25 November, here.

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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