Community News SEPTEMBER 2010 1

It’s a hub of activity, laughter and fun

Read up to date Glenelg Shire Council advertisements in the Portland Observer and Casterton News. Listen to MIXX FM 93.7 every Friday before 8am for ‘Mayor on the Air’, ABC South West Victoria 96.9FM with Jeremy Lee on

Wednesday mornings around 7.10am.

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Middle pages Children’sServices

WIN Free tickets

to puppet

theatre

Arts CalendarPage 2

Seniors Great Day OutPage 3

Information on valuations

across the ShirePage 4

What’s On at the LibrariesPage 5

YMCA Vacation Care Program

Page 6News from

Casterton’s Old Courthouse

Page 6Economic Unit kicking goals

Page 7Upwelling

Festival Oct 30th & Community Arts Programs Pages 10 & 11

25th Anniversary of the

Proclamation of the City of

PortlandPage 13

New CEO to start soonMs Sharon Kelsey, is looking forward to commencing in her new position as CEO of the Glenelg Shire Council on October 11.

New CEO Sharon Kelsey is congratulated by the Mayor, Cr Gilbert Wilson after her appointment.

Sharon comes to the Shire from the City of Mitcham, a large metropolitan council in Adelaide where she held the position of Executive Director City Management.

She said she is looking forward to taking up where Stuart Burdack left off.

“This is a vibrant Shire with enormous potential and there is great opportunity to build on the Shire’s diverse base and make it an economic hub for the region.”

She said the community had already extended her and her family a warm welcome.

“I have received congratulations from across the Shire. You get a strong sense of a community by the seemingly small things. They make a big impact.”

Sharon said she is keen to meet with community members and council staff once she starts in October.

It’s a hub of activity, laughter and funIf the sound of children’s laughter and squeals of delight are anything to go by then the new Portland Child and Family complex is definitely a great success.

The new centre which commenced at the beginning of term 3 has received lots of praise from parents and staff as well as the stamp of approval from children who don’t want to go home at the end of the day.

Many parents have expressed their approval of the new centre saying that it is spacious, full of light, beautifully equipped and most importantly that their children love going there.

Across the Shire, Council provides a range of quality Children’s and Family services including kindergarten in Dartmoor, Heywood and Portland, long day care and after school care programs for children from birth to 12 years in Portland, Family Day Care and In Home Care in Portland, Casterton and Heywood, Specialist Support services and Maternal and Child Health in Casterton, Portland and Heywood.

See middle pages for further details.

2 SEPTEMBER 2010 Community NewsEvery effort is made to ensure the

accuracy of the details provided in this Calendar. However, Glenelg

Shire Council and its Officers reserve the right to withdraw,

substitute or vary the details of events listed, and to rectify any

errors at a later date.

September to December 2010SNAPSHOT exhibitionSelected paintings and works on paper from the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. This exhibition replaces two previously advertised exhibitions, which had to be cancelled for reasons beyond the control of Council. Portland Arts Centre, 13 September to 8 OctoberFree admission

BOATSTerrapin Puppet Theatre presents this moving tale, which ultimately tells the story and adventures of Nic and Jof. Using acrobatics, enchanting story telling and breathtaking puppetry, the magic of Boats unfolds in front of the audience with a twist at the end, which will leave a lump in your throat and a smile on your face. Friday, 24 September, 11am & 1.30pm, Portland Arts CentreFull price $15 Child $10

CIRCUS TRICK TEASECircus Trick Tease takes elements of traditional circus and incorporates comedy, satire, drama, love, and of course jaw dropping tricks of strength, poise and flexibility, as the three performers strive to overcome the barriers of gender, race, ego and ability. Thursday, 7 October, 8pm, Portland Arts CentreFull price $25 Con $20 Student $10 Family $60

VCE VISUAL ART exhibitionPresented annually, this is a showcase of talent from local VCE students undertaking studies in Visual Art, Studio Art and Design Technology.Portland Arts Centre, 11 October to 5 NovemberFree admission

BRUCE MATHISKE’S SIZZLING STRINGSInternationally acclaimed Australian guitarists Bruce Mathiske presents a concert of stringed virtuosity celebrating Rhythm‘n’ Roots. In each concert, he will be accompanied by one or more highly talented artists, on various instruments (further details tba).Friday, 15 October, 8pm, Heywood Community HallFull price $25 Con $20 Student $10 Family $60

CAVE TO THE RAVE — The Story Of Dance Highly acclaimed comedian Damian Callinan doesn’t mind shaking his thing, and The Cave to the Rave brings all of this together into an exhausting hour of dance related comedy. Damian takes to the dance floor with a series of choreographed tributes to every kind of dance imaginable, and some that aren’t!Thursday, 21 October, 8pm, Casterton Town HallFull price $30 Conc $25 Student $10 Family $66

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OVATION – La Prima OperaLa Prima Opera is Australia’s newest and most exciting concert opera company. Ovation is a fully directed show of hits and highlights of opera. It’s fun, entertaining and a perfect introduction to opera for those unfamiliar with this music, and a delightful evening for those who are. Saturday, 23 October, 8pm, Portland Arts CentreFull price $30 Con $25 Student $10 Family $66

GRIGORYAN BROTHERSSlava & Leonard Grigoryan, regarded as Australia’s finest classical guitar duo, perform an eclectic repertoire from Latin to jazz through to classical and contemporary music. Their concert program includes classical and traditional pieces as well as tracks from their latest release ‘Distance’. Saturday, 30 October, 6pm, Portland Arts CentreFull price $35 Con $30 Student $10 Family $72

CARMEL WALLACE — selected worksAn engaging and thought-provoking visual exploration of the local environments of the south-west corner of Victoria and (beyond), with works constructed from various found materials. Portland Arts Centre, 8 November to 3 DecemberFree admission

PEACE TRAIN — The Cat Stevens StoryFeaturing Daniel Coggan and a band of first class musicians, this is a journey back in time, recreating the sights and sounds, seeking out the man in the music and telling the story behind the songs. The show includes twenty-three hits, sung with remarkable authenticity.Tuesday, 16 November, 8pm, Portland Civic HallFull price $40 Conc $35 Student $10 Family $80

TAIKOZ — ‘Blessings Of The Earth’TaikOz present a unique fusion of Japanese ritual drumming and western percussion music. Flutes, song and dance feature alongside 25 taiko drums, plus Solo from Kaidan: A Ghost Story – a powerful and engaging solo dance choreographed by Australia’s internationally acclaimed Meryl Tankard.Wednesday, 24 November, 8pm, Portland Civic HallFull price $35 Conc $30 Student $10 Family $72 LIFE . . . SIMPLY AWESOMEWhat better way to enhance the beauty of being alive than through a picture — from a well-sculptured body to a dainty butterfly, from a new born baby to a charging cheetah. Life . . . beautiful, magic, awesome. An exhibition by local artist Monica Clay. Portland Arts Centre, 6 December 2010 to 28 January 2011Free admission

Ticket Prices & Bookings Portland Arts Centre, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, OR Phone (03) 5522 2263

Website: www.glenelg.vic.gov.au

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Glenelg Shire CouncilVictorian Seniors Festival 2010

Seniors Great Day OutPortland Civic Hall Bentinck Street PORTLAND

Thursday, 7 October 2010 Commencing at 10amProgram

10.00 – 10.30 Tea/Coffee on Arrival

10.30 – 10.35 Mayor to Welcome

10.35 – 10.40 Welcome to Country

10.40 – 11.00 Rosie – “Sing-a-Long”

11.00 – 12.00 Darryl Cotton

12.00 - 12.45 Lunch & Film

12.45 Depart

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Most Glenelg properties continue to be a good investmentAll Councils in Victoria, including the Glenelg Shire, have completed a revaluation of all rateable properties as required by the Victorian Government under the Valuation of Land Act and the Valuation Best Practice Guidelines. The objective of state wide two yearly revaluations is to ensure that increases and decreases that occur in the property market are recognised and that these changes are reflected in the level of rates or land tax a property owner or occupier will pay.

Description: Average valuation increaseProperty Types: Residential - Portland 2%Residential – Balance of Shire 2%Rural Residential 5%Commercial/Industrial - Portland 12%Commercial/Industrial – Balance of Shire 8%Timber plantation land -15%Primary production 12% Localities (includes all property types): %Casterton 6%Heywood 4%Dartmoor 1%Narrawong 3%Cape Bridgewater 2%Nelson -10%Condah 8%Digby -10%Drumborg 7%Gorae West 4%Heathmere 7%Hotspur -7%Lake Mundi 2%Merino 4%Mumbannar -14%Sandford 13%Strathdownie 11%Tyrendarra 7%Wallacedale 7%

Rate Category

AverageRate2009/10

AverageRate2010/11(Estimate)

$ Increase/Decrease09/10 to 10/11

$ Increase amount per week

Joint valuation and rate notices were issued in late August and ratepayers will have a two-month

objection period. Formal valuation objections must be received within

two months of the issue of the notices.

Did you know?For every 100 cents paid in tax, only 3 cents go to local government; the remaining 97 cents account

for State and Federal taxes.

The Revaluation has no effect on Council Total Rate IncomeRising property values do not impact on Council’s total revenue collection. They usually result in the adjustment by Council of a lower rate in the dollar to offset the overall increase in the property values. The revaluation can affect the rates on an individual property. Rates are redistributed according to the shifts in property values that have occurred in different parts of the Shire. Some properties will have increased in value while others have decreased. This may depend on where the property is located or whether it is farm land, a business or a house.The Council budget determines how much it collects in rates - not property valuations.

$0.78

$0.44

$0.96

$4.59

$1.51

$-8.38

$4.86

$1.67

$1.25

$41

$23

$50

$239

$79

$436

$253

$87

$13

$746

$487

$707

$1700

$726

$3177

$1744

$1016

$371

$705

$464

$657

$1461

$647

$3613

$1491

$929

$358

Residential - Portland

Residential - Other

Rural Residential

Commercial/Industrial - PortlandCommercial/Industrial - Other

Timber Plantation Land

Primary Production

Cultural & Recreational

Lands & Recreational

New valuations for the 13,876 rate assessments in the Shire are calculated on the levels of value that applied in the real estate market as at 1st January 2010. The new valuations will be used to calculate rates for the 2010/11 financial year that commenced on the 1st July 2010.

The total value of all rateable properties in the Glenelg Shire is $4.8 billion according to Council’s contract valuer, Landlink Opteon. This is an increase of $70 million or an average increase of 1.47% on the previous valuation undertaken in 2008. This reflects the buoyant real estate market throughout parts of the Shire during the past two years.The actual percentage increase for individual properties will vary depending upon the location of properties.

Average valuation increases for commercial/industrial properties in Portland were 12% and 8% outside Portland; rural residential properties (5%) and Portland residential properties (2%). Primary production properties increased by an average 12% and timber plantation land values decreased by-15%.

Most townships in the Shire also had increases in market prices with Heywood’s average valuation increasing by 4%, Casterton

increased by 6% and Sandford had a 13% increase.Increased property values do not increase the total amount of

money the Council collects in rates, it redistributes the amount of rates paid between individual properties. Some ratepayers will pay more and some will pay less, depending on the new value of their property relative to the valuation movement in other properties in the Shire. The Council Budget determines how much is collected in rates – not property valuations.

The 2010/2011 Council budget adopted is based on an average 7.25% increase in total rate revenue.

It is estimated that approximately 2,483 properties will have rate decreases, 5,451 properties will have rate increases between 1% and 7.25% and 5,942 properties will have rate increases greater than 7.25%.

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For more information, please contact Glenelg Libraries.

What’s On

www.glenelglibraries.vic.gov.au

Casterton Town Hall

5554 2444

Glenelg ShireCouncil Office

5527 0666

DiscoverIT Centre5522 2265

Merino BushNursing Centre

DigbyMechanics

Institute

DartmoorGeneral Store

Nelson VisitorInformation

Centre

Glenelg LibrariesCasterton

Monday - Friday9am - 5pm

HeywoodMonday - Friday

9am - 5pm

PortlandMon - Thur 10 - 5.30Friday 10am - 6pm

Sat 10am - 1pm

MerinoWednesdays11am - 1pm

3.30pm - 4.30pm

DigbyTuesdays4pm - 5pm

DartmoorFridays

1pm - 3pm

NelsonDaily

9am - 5pm

octoberMr Badger 30th September Feeling Good Art ExhibitionBack to School - Storytime Resumes 4th Introduction to the internet Friday 15th Book Chat - last Wednesday of the month - 27th October

novemberIntroduction to email Friday 19thStorytime at all branches - usual times Book Chat - last Wednesday of the month - 24th November

decemberPostcards #4 Art ExhibitionIntroduction to the internet Friday 17th Book Chat - Wed 15th DecemberSummer holiday activities begin January

feeling good11 OCTOBER—11 DECEMBER 2010Local artists create works on the theme - feeling good

postcards #417 DECEMBER 2010—FEBRUARY 2011 See the entries for the annual postcard show.

computer classesFriday 19th November 2pm - 4pmGmail: Create you own web email account with this basic training class:Friday 15th October & 17th December 2pm - 4pmIntroduction to the Internet

storytime for preschool age children runs during school term at Portland Heywood and Casterton libraries. No need to book.

holiday activities for primary school age children are held during the school holiday breaks. Bookings are essential

Mr Badger visits the libraryMr Badger, in his own kindly way, tells the story of Toad, Ratty and Mole and their adventures on the Riverbank, the Open Road, the Wild Wood and Toad Hall.

Presented by Splash Theatre Company

Two performances only on Thursday 30th September Portland Library at 11am

and Casterton Library at 2:30pmContact the library for bookings

Sorcer—the new way to find things at the library

We’d love to hear from You! You only need to answer 2 questions for this survey!1 X $50 grocery card will be drawn from entries in each section.

We want to hear from as many Glenelg Shire residents as possible – about experiences with our Library services and access. To do this, we’re conducting a ‘2 – Question Survey’, which targets four sections of our community: non-library members, Outreach Service members, frequent and in-frequent library users.

What is Sorcer? It is the new way to find everything you need from the Glenelg Libraries and more. Sorcer allows you to customise our library catalogue to suit your needs. It looks and functions like a social networking website. You can connect with like-minded readers, write reviews, and getrecommendations for further reading based on your past choices.www.glenelglibraries.vic.gov.au

All responses are equally important to us. Record your response by:

Filling out a survey form at any Branch library or Outreach Station in Portland, • Heywood, Casterton, Merino, Dartmoor, Nelson or Digby

Entering online @ • http://www.glenelglibraries.vic.gov.au

Calling us on: 03 – 5522 2265 and ask for a survey form with reply paid envelope • to be posted to you.

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Planning for the future of North Portland

Another busy year for the Old Courthouse

Right: Natural cleansing and make-up tips

Below: Having fun discussing the film project

September will see an Escape and Create day where natural dyes and recycled paper will be integrated into art making. The workshop is located at the beautiful Red Cap Park.

In October, programs based on Louise Hay philosophies will be conducted through the Courthouse Program.

The Glenelg Shire provides the centre with Youth Participation and Access Program funding, as we continue with the successful “Just for the Girls” activity. Girls meet at the centre on a Wednesday after school and learn media, craft, and develop leadership skills by producing a short film based on eco sustainability principals.

YMCA Vacation Care Program

20th SEP - 1st OCT 2010

For bookings contact YMCA 5521 7174

MONDAY 20th8.30am - 12.30pm (extra cost $5)

THE FUN SHAK (5-8yrs)PORTLAND GOLF CLUB (9+yrs)

12.30 - 5.30pmCINEMA “Dispicable Me”

TUESDAY 21st8.30am - 5.30pm

PIRATES & PRINCESSES WEDNESDAY 22nd8.30am - 12.30pm

FOOTY FINALS (extra cost $5)Hot pie or Hot Dog Lunch, Milo

1.30 - 5.30pmSWIM / SPA

THURSDAY 23rd8.30am - 12.30pm

SPIDER WEB CRAFT 1.30 - 5.30pm

MINUTE to WIN IT FRIDAY 24th

8.30am - 12.30pm PORTLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

“Boats” (extra cost $10) 1.30 - 5.30pm

PICNIC in the PARKBYO BBQ Lunch

Tennis / Playground MONDAY 27th

8.30am - 12.30pmRSPCA BRING a PRESSIE for a pet(5-7yrs)

SQUASH ( 8+yrs ) 1.30 - 5.30pm

RSPCA BRING a PRESSIE for a pet (8+yrs) NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE (5-7yrs )

TUESDAY 28th8.30am - 12.30pm

CINEMA “ CATS & DOGS 2” 1.30 - 5.30pmSWIM / SPA

WEDNESDAY 29th8.30am - 5.30pm (extra cost $20)

DAY TRIP - WARRNAMBOOLBUNNINGS warehouse mosaic coasters

BYO BBQ LunchLAKE PERTOBE THURSDAY 30th

8.30am - 12.30pm (extra cost $5 )WOOD WORKBUSY BEADS

SPUD VAN Lunch1.30 - 5.30pm

CRAFT, BIKES, SCOOTERS FRIDAY 1st

8.30am - 5.30pmRODS / ROCKS / REELS

BYO BBQ Lunch @ Foreshore1.30 - 5.30pm

CINEMA “Sorcerer’s Apprentice”

Operating from South Portland Primary School 8.30am - 5.30pm

Record numbers of residents from the district have participated in programs delivered by the Old Courthouse in Casterton. Funding from the Department of Planning and Community Development and Department of Sustainability supported Smart Energy competitions. Sacred Heart Primary School received the overall winner’s prize.

For further information contact Fontella Koleff, Community Development Officer on 55222389

or via email fkoleff@glenelg.vic.gov.au

The North Portland Neighbourhood Planning process is gaining momentum following recent consultations on the draft Neighbourhood Plan for the area in August.

Council officers along with staff from State Government agencies and other community organisations who have been involved in the program since late last year, have been on hand at the former Mitchell Park Childcare Centre to provide information on the draft plan and to seek feedback from residents.

The development of a neighbourhood plan for the North Portland area is part of a wider Glenelg Shire Council initiative that promotes “bottom up” planning, commonly known as community planning. It is an opportunity for residents to have a say in the development of community activities, resources and facilities. Community Plans are currently in place for Portland, Casterton, Nelson and Digby.

Mayor Gilbert Wilson said ideas for the North Portland community emerging from the draft Neighbourhood Plan include improvements to the streetscape, community and youth centre, community garden, half basketball courts, BBQ facilities and traffic control.

“Ideas already gaining momentum from this Neighbourhood Planning process include the

establishment of a Midnight Basketball tournament in Portland, hopefully early next year and ongoing school holiday programs for young people in the North Portland area,” he said.

Community feedback on the draft plan will assist Council officers to determine the final North Portland Neighbourhood Plan which is expected to be noted by Council, local interested community organisations and relevant Government agencies in October.

Council staff explaining Community Planning to a North Portland resident.

This program is correct at time of printing

but please check with YMCA.

5521 7174

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Economic Development Unit Kicking GoalsCouncil’s Economic Development Unit is continuing to put runs on the board having assisted in securing

a number of large funding announcements recently. Of major significance was the announcement in June 2010 of $4.6m in funding to begin Stage 1 of the Portland Bay Coastal Infrastructure Plan. This is

comprised of $3.1m from the Victorian Government and $1.5m from Council.

Community funding opportunities & projectsCouncil continues to actively pursue State and Federal funding opportunities. Of special note is the Federal Government’s Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP) which so far has seen a total of $800,000 being spent on 11 recreation facilities around the Shire and another program to the value of $230,000 is underway.Other projects the unit has assisted in gaining funding support for in the past 12 months are:Nelson River Foreshore Renewal ProjectPortland Cable Tram Terminus RelocationPortland Bay Coastal Infrastructure Plan (PBCIP) – Nun’s Beach Precinct

Through Council initiatives or funding partnerships between State Government and Council, the following economic development initiatives were initiated, continued or completed in the past year:

The Portland Bay Coastal Infrastructure Plan took a large step with • Council undertaking a Strategic Assessment and then completing a Business Plan which was submitted to further review by the Treasury’s Gateway Project Team. This led to a successful funding application to the State Government for Stage 1. Council is now finalising all the studies required to gain coastal consent from DSE for this project. Stage 1 will involve construction of a new 50 berth marina in the Maritime Discovery Centre area and the relocation of the boat ramp to an area in the north west corner.The Business Expansion and Retention project which will now be • utilised for establishing an Economic Development Strategy and prioritising key actions to assist with developing and attracting sustainable businesses and identifying infrastructure requirements within Glenelg Shire.The Workforce Development Plan (Stage 1) which will assist key • industries to attract and retain skilled labour in areas of shortage.The Local Business Engagement Project which worked with industry • to ensure local businesses were made aware of opportunities to participate in the significant investment taking place in the region. Council facilitated a number of Small Business Victoria Workshops • and Roadshows.Council is a major sponsor of the Committee for Portland which • pursues multiple initiatives across a broad range of industries and are an effective lobby group to all levels of government.

Trawler Wharf The new trawler wharf (pictured below) continues to see increased usage from visiting fishing vessels and ongoing requests for berths from government and recreational vessels, including tall ships. Being the only safe harbour for large vessels between Melbourne and Adelaide and the only major western Victorian port. Strong activity will continue.

Have we got your email address?The Recreation Team at the Glenelg Shire Council are looking to increase communication with Sport and Recreation clubs through the use of email. Currently, only 50% of clubs have supplied their email address!

The recreation team is increasing the amount of information sent to clubs through the use of email, enhancing the ability to provide up to date reminders. The Glenelg Shire Council Recreation Services also provide a quarterly Recreation E News – an emailed newsletter providing recreation promotions, notices, facts and features for the community.

Using emails cuts out valuable time wastage through posting and is considered a much more efficient way to communicate with clubs when important issues arise.

If your club is missing out on important notifications and information via email please send an email to

Matt (mblock@glenelg.vic.gov.au) or call him on 5522 2207

Dartmoor Bowling Synthetic GreenRecreation news

Infrastructure and industry developmentRenewable Energy The Economic Development Unit continued to pursue opportunities to establish the Shire as a centre for renewable energy projects. Discussions with wind farm proponents were undertaken and the granting of Carnegie Wave Energy’s investigation licence and option to lease a potential wave energy site off Portland is encouraging.

ABS Sports Surfaces are well into the construction of a synthetic bowling green at the Dartmoor Bowling Club. The Synthetic Bowling green will also incorporate new ditches and a classy retaining wall around two sides of the green. The project is expected to be completed in the coming month and ready for the summer bowling season 2010-2011!

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Leap into LifeWith Glenelg Shire Council Children and Family Services

If you would like to know more about these services, please contact Children and Family Services on 5522 2211

Long Day Care provides a care and educational program for children from birth to 6 years of age, with highly trained and skilled staff. It provides a safe environment where children are able to grow, play, learn and develop in their early years of life.

Kindergarten is an important step for your child. It is a form of education for children aged between 3 and 5 years that serve as a transition from home or care to more formal schooling. Kindergarten programs are offered to families from:

Occasional Care allows the flexibility for families to leave children from birth to 6 years of age for short periods of time in an early childhood learning environment to learn and grow through interaction with other children in Dartmoor.

Supported Playgroup aims to provide quality play opportunities to foster children’s language development, develop motor skills, expose children to sensory experiences and enhance social skills. It also provides social networks for parents.

Family Day Care is where care and education is provided in the early childhood educator’s (carer’s) own home for children from birth to 12 years of age. Family Day Care is provided throughout the Shire. Ph 5522 2231

Maternal and Child Health This service is free for all Victorian families with children under six years of age. The service provides support and assistance to families to give children the best start to life. Centres operate from Casterton, Portland, Heywood and Dartmoor.

Care & Education Health & Wellbeing

Home Based

Specialist Services

Inclusion support a qualified facilitator uses their expert knowledge of child development, experience and training to build early childhood educators knowledge; to implement an inclusive program for all children.

Enhanced Home Visiting this service brings information and support about child health and family concerns to the family home.

In Home Care caters to approved families unable to access existing care and education arrangements such as families working shift or non standard hours or located in regional and remote areas. Available to Portland families.

Kalbarri ph 5523 4973• Portland Child and Family Complex ph 5522 2211• Dartmoor ph 5528 1227• Heywood ph 5527 1382•

After School Care is available for primary school aged children, after school in Portland. The program provides children with a sense of fun in a safe and stimulating learning environment.

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Portland has become the tuna fishing Capital of Australia and it looks like it’s here to stay

Art at the Upwelling FESTIVALThis year the Upwelling Festival will feature three small art projects and a special

performance project in the bay that will mark the closing of the event. The projects will be dotted around the festival site and be a combination of art forms, with one in particular being

an interactive project for all the family to be a part of.Gone Fishin’...is a project that will invite all community members to write environmental messages on paper fish and attach them to mock fishing rods to be stuck in the sand on Henty Beach. It is hoped that during the day, hundreds of messages will create a visual spectacle and the impression that many fishermen are fishing from the beach. This project will be a wonderful project for the whole family to get involved in, and is designed to be interactive.

Portals... is a pilot project to connect artists with businesses on Bentick St. The artists have been assigned to a shop in the street and will create an installation to be placed in the shop window that reflects the themes of the Bonney Upwelling. For this year’s festival, ten artists will work with ten shops to make an installation for their shop window, and if this project is successful the festival will expand in following years and invite more shops to be involved.

Norm and Elsie’s Art Safari...is a project developed by two local artists involving a caravan filled with local art created around the theme of the festival and toured by Norm and Elsie Miller, retired farmers from Gorae West. Norm and Elsie will open their caravan at intervals during the day so audiences can enjoy the artistic talents of the region.

Portland Neighbourhood House orchid workshop : L-R: Robert Clarke, Leonie Greenham, Heather Rowsell, Susan Knight, Elizabeth Simpson, Carmel Wallace, Daphne Pascoe.

Iluminated by Fire - a nautical performance: To mark the closing of the festival there will be a major project on the water that will involve a spectacular pyrotechnic sculpture show. This project will take place in the bay near the Visitor Information Centre at dusk and is being led by local artist Carmel Wallace. ‘Illuminated by Fire’ is a state wide project initiated by Regional Arts Victoria and happening around the state in various forms late this year. In Portland, the project is in partnership with the Portland Neighbourhood House and is being produced for the Upwelling Festival 2010. Carmel is working with various community groups and individuals to make the project come to fruition including a needle group from the Portland Neighbourhood House, groups and individuals from the Arts Company, Bolwarra Arts Group, Portland Secondary College staff and many others assisting this massive project.Carmel has designed a large, almost life-size sculptural ship that references the New Zealander, a ship that sank in the Portland Harbour in 1853. This ship will be filled with community built sculptures of Melblom’s Spider Orchid, an orchid that is native to the coast of Portland. The two elements will combine to be a part of a major pyrotechnic performance piece on the water at the end of the festival and is a show not to be missed!

‘Norm and Elsie Millar with their ‘art safari caravan’.

‘ship-building’ men at work: Grant Wallace with sparks flying.

ChallengesSlowing domestic tourism growth along the Great Ocean Road and the continued expansion in outbound domestic tourism still brings challenges for regional tourism destinations but unlike most nearby Shires we have again seen visitation increasing.

While the figures through the Visitor Information Centre records may not reflect it, the fact is that many tourists, especially fishermen are not visiting the centres and not being recorded. This is reflected in that one Saturday there were only 75 persons through the VIC but an estimated 800 visiting fishermen at the boat ramp.

Once again, the first six months of 2010 has seen recreational tuna fishing at Portland having a dramatic effect on tourism and the local economy. The tuna season has been the biggest ever in terms of visiting tourists and continues to see Portland being hailed as one of the world’s best “sports-fishing hotspots.” The fishing phenomenon this past year saw us welcoming a conservative estimate of 15,000 visiting fishermen capitalising on the abundance of Blue Fin Tuna and Albacore Tuna. Victorian records continue to be broken by these remarkable fish weighed in at Portland.Further recognition of the Shire’s eco-tourism potential and indigenous heritage with BUDJ BIM has accompanied this surge with much greater interest now being shown in the diverse range of flora and fauna, scenic attractions and cultural tourism to be found here. In particular,

our whales have generated huge amounts of interest. The continuing increase in awareness of Portland as a year-round whale watching destination remains to drive enquiry during winter and throughout autumn, with some excellent coverage in national media of both Blue & Southern Right whales. Portland accommodated 69 whales over the peak season, only a few of these being blue whales due to the Bonney Upwelling occurring later than usual.

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Portland Upwelling Festival ~ Saturday 30 October

For more information

please contact:

Events included in the festival Saturday 30 October:All day Upwelling markets Foreshore9am Blessing of the Fishing Fleet Trawler Wharf10.30am Upwelling Street Parade Bentinck St11am to Dusk Local entertainment on two stages Bentinck St lawn – The Pod & The Shelf12pm to 4pm Marine Environment talks Yacht Club4pm Relay for Life ‘Duck Derby’ MarinaHeadline Act Laura Hill and the Tuesday Bandits The Shelf All day Art projects on the foreshoreAll day ‘Portals’ window installation project Bentinck St shop windowsDusk Spectacular pyrotechnic sculpture show Portland Harbour (next to by Regional Arts Victoria & Carmel Wallace Visitor Information Centre)

All elements of the festival including times & locations will be published closer to the time in the festival program

UPWELLING FESTIVAL Major SponsorsGlenelg Shire Council Pacific Hydro

Portland Aluminium Portland Eco Trust Santos Tourism Victoria

Regional Arts Victoria

Visitation to Shire’s Visitor Information CentresEnquiries and walk-in visitors to the three Accredited Visitor Information Centres totalled 116,133 a slight increase of .03% on the previous year.

It is important to note that these figures do not represent overall tourism visitation as many returning tourists to the Shire do not visit the centres after their initial trip and many (such as fishermen) do not utilize the Visitor Information Centres at all.

Following the previous year’s visitation, the figures for this year remained steady and were an exceptional result. Casterton has recorded a strong increase of 13%, whereas Nelson and Portland experienced a slight 1% decline in figures from the previous year.

Portland’s figures represent another strong summer period, along with continued growth in winter visitation (increase of 15% in June alone).

Visitation to Nelson skyrocketed during summer with a dramatic 21% increase during January, an indicator of a very strong summer season in 2010.

Regional Marketing The tourism team has done a great job in marketing the region with the following initiatives:

Adelaide Caravan & Camping Show: •

The Portland and Discovery Coast Official Visitors Guide: •

Support of the 2009 Great Victorian Bike Ride •

Continuing Glenelg Shire’s support and input into the Kanawinka Geopark. •

Other marketing initiatives Council participated in or at, include: Fun4Kid’s Program, Caravaning Australia, Great Southern Tourist News, Western District Holiday News, Discovery Coast Touring Map, Volcanoes Discovery Trail, Lucindale Field Days, Sharp Airlines, Limestone Coast Visitor Guide and Great Ocean Road Marketing’s domestic marketing initiatives.

Council also continues to market the region to the cruise ship industry positioning Portland as the gangway to attractions on the Great Ocean Road, the Grampians and the Limestone Coast.

Promoting whale watching which is • generating huge awareness in national daily newspapers, radio & regional TV and focusing Portland as a ‘year round’ whale watching destination.

The Bonney Upwelling is a unique marine phenomenon which, from November to May, drives a massive inflow of nutrient rich cold water from the Antarctic to the south west coast of Victoria and powers a seven month feeding frenzy of blue whales, tuna, crayfish, giant crabs, squid, fish, krill, seabirds and seals.

An incredibly rich ecological food web, the Bonney Upwelling is at its greatest off the coast of Portland and is the cornerstone of the lucrative local fishing and tourism industry. Up to 33 metres long and the largest animal on Earth, blue whales are the signature species for the Upwelling and a major environmental and tourism icon.

Presented by the Portland Tourist Association, working in partnership with the Glenelg Shire Council.A FREE Community Celebration of the Bonney Upwelling

The Upwelling Festival Committee Chair, Jenny Klingberg, said the FREE day time event is again planned to celebrate what is unique in our coastal region and community, and will showcase important environmental themes.

“The Festival will again be free to attend with plenty of activities on the foreshore for people to enjoy. Last year was such a huge success, with the community supporting the event throughout the day. We are sticking with the same format and we’ve put individual event committees in place in order to coordinate the activities better. The Festival Committee has come up with overarching aims of the Festival so that the unique themes and branding remain the strong, central focus of the day,” Mrs Klingberg said.

Jenny Klingberg, Portland Tourist Association

0428 848 914 allestreeholidays@bigpond.comElizabeth Foreman, Glenelg

Shire Council 5522 2206 eforeman@glenelg.vic.gov.au

Visit the website www.glenelg.vic.gov.au

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An exceptional archiveIn the mid 1990s, when the Port of Portland was privatised, a vast collection of cultural material was presented to the Glenelg Shire Council from the Port.

Making adjustments to the model breakwater in the model shed.Gift of the Port of Portland, 1996.Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection.

Friday 29 & Saturday 30 October 2010School Art Competition - Rotary Art Exhibition, Portland Civic Hall-The Port of Portland in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Portland Inc. is sponsoring, as part of the exhibition, a School Art Competition for schools in the Portland area. Sunday 31 October 2010Port of Portland 3 Bays Marathon-The only marathon in the Green Triangle Region. Also includes a half marathon and team relays. Run or walk this most scenic of courses and enjoy a unique community event. Entry form and further information is available at: www.portland3baysmarathon.org.auSaturday 6 & Sunday 7 November 2010"Construction of Portland Harbour- The Workers Story" a free public viewing of the film by Garry Kerr - Portland Arts CentreSession times: Saturday 6 Nov - 3pm & Sunday 7 Nov 11am and 2pm.

Saturday 13 November 2010Fishing Competition- (Sponsored by Port of Portland and Portland Bait & Tackle) For registration or further information contact Portland Bait & Tackle on 5523 5213 or call into 111 Bentinck Street, Portland.

Friday 19 November 2010Commemorative Luncheon, 50 Year Celebrations - Portland Golf Club - By invitation only.

Open Air Concert, Fireworks and Kids Amusements 7 to11pm - Portland ForeshoreWhy not bring down some fish & chips or a picnic tea, kick back and enjoy free music while the kids enjoy the jumping castle, giant slide, chair-o-plane and free fairy floss. Spectacular fireworks display at 10.30pm

Saturday 20 November 2010Port Open Day- 11am to 3pm - Enjoy a walk through the port. View historical photos and customer displays. Presentation of prizes to School Art Competition winners!

Golden Anniversary Ball-8pm to 1am, Portland Civic HallDance the night away while listening to multi-award winning Scottish / Irish / Australian band The Borderers. Fantastic lucky door prizes to win. BYO Drinks & Nibbles. Supper provided. Tickets $60 each or tables at $500 (10 per table). Tel: 5525 0900 or for further information email: jmarra@portofportland.com.au

PORT TO CELEBRATE ITS 50th ANNIVERSARYThe Port of Portland is about to turn 50 and there are big plans to celebrate this milestone. The anniversary celebrations will include:

Dates and further details of all events are available at www.portofportland.com.au

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Numbering thousands of objects, the collection includes artworks, technical instruments, foundry tools, diver’s equipment, maps and drawings, journals, diaries, reports and records, model ships,

photographs, film, slides and an assortment of maritime related objects.

Some of the material dates back to the late 19th century, including harbour and lighthouse documentation, Harbour

Masters diaries from 1936 to 1980, and statistics of trade imports and exports. Most material relates from the 1950s through to the 1960s – the period of construction for today’s modern day Port.

Recorded on film, still photograph and slides, the building of the Port was extensively documented - from the quarrying of the stone at Cape Grant

for the breakwater, to the completion of the transit shed on the wharf.

Through film and photographs, along with the chief engineer’s detailed monthly reports, a visual diary of the building of the port was created – an exceptional archive documenting a significant time in the town’s history.

The photographic archive also includes hundreds of images recording the wave action in the model shed. The model shed contained the first model of an Australian harbour, and tests were carried out before

construction of the actual harbour. Also in the model shed, a model cross-section of the breakwater was constructed and subjected to waves and currents of extreme intensity. Photographic records from these studies gave engineers the knowledge of how the structure would withstand the pounding seas.

“PORT”, the current temporary exhibition at Portland’s Maritime Discovery Centre looks at the building of the Port in the 1950s. The exhibition continues until December 12, 2010.

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Royals proclaim Portland a CityOctober 28 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of the proclamation of the City of Portland

by Prince Charles and Princess Diana.

Commemorative plate 1985

The home of local historyPortland Family History Group has settled back into Portland’s History House after the building

renovations in 2007-2009, and the group members are busier than ever.

Letterhead Coat of Arms 1985Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection

With holdings including newspapers; births, deaths and marriages records; shipping records; cemetery records; maps; photographs; a history library and much, much more, the Portland Family History Group’s resources are the most comprehensive family and local history archive in the western region of Victoria. They also have attained the status of POD (Place of Deposit) for the Victorian Public Records Office.

With recently upgraded computer and printing technology funded through a Commonwealth Government Volunteer’s Grant, sharing the information from their extensive resource holdings has become much easier.

Volunteer Carol Milton (pictured right) has been compiling indexes for Vanda Savill’s “Dear Friends” series of publications. Vanda’s hand written and self published books contain a wealth of information on local and regional histories, as told to Vanda, and include information on townships and settlements in the Shire, prominent people and local industry. Indexes for these 20 plus oral histories will be a significant aid to local history researchers.

The Family History Group is currently working in conjunction with local filmmaker Garry Kerr to produce a DVD on the building of the Port. Funded by a State Government Local History Grant through the Public Records Office, the DVD will be launched in November, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Port of Portland. The DVD will include interviews with some of the men who worked building the Port, and original film footage of the works in progress.

A series of seminars for the novice genealogist on how to research your family history is planned for the near future. Conducted by Portland Family History Group members over a series of evenings, participants will learn where to start in compiling their family history,

something which can become a healthy addiction, and a real journey of discovery.

The group also administers the Immigrants Wall located on Portland’s Ploughed Field. The wall now displays over 100 plaques commemorating the individuals and families who first set foot on Australian soil at Portland in the mid 19th century. Around 10 to 12 plaques are added to the wall annually as families from across Australia pay homage to their forebears who arrived in Portland Bay.

The royal visit came at the end of Portland’s sesquicentenary year celebrations that had commenced in November 1984.

In the early 1980s the population of Portland had passed the 10,000 mark, largely due to the economic growth generated by the smelter, therefore securing the status of a city for Portland.

A new coat of arms was created for the new city. It incorporated images relating to Portland’s past, present and future – a sailing ship, the sun, two ram’s heads, and a whale, with two gannets flanking the central image.

Portland Family History Group is located in History House, Cliff Street, Portland. Open 10 am to 12 noon and 1-4 pm daily (except

Christmas day and Good Friday). Telephone 03 5522 2266.

A weekend of special events preceded the royal visit including the arrival of HMAS Vampire, the Hospital Fete, commemorative services at Portland’s churches and markets.

Monday October 28 marked the arrival of the royal couple and the proclamation of the City of Portland. After a brief royal ‘walkabout” to meet the people gathered on the foreshore, they left for a visit to the smelter.

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The Rural Access Program - Building Inclusive Communities is funded by the Department of Human Services and aims to support rural communities to include people with a disability, maximising opportunities for community membership and participation.

Contact Brad Charman, Community Development Officer, Access and Inclusion on 5522 2359 ~ TTY 5522 2377 Mob 0466 004 704 or email bcharman@glenelg.vic.gov.au

Mobility ScootersAn average of 6 related scooter deaths occur every year in Australia. 71 deaths and hundreds of injuries have occurred since 2000, as identified by the National Coroners’ Information System.

People who are mobile enough to operate mobility scooters but are challenged when walking distances generally use mobility scooters. Mobility scooters are also known as motorised wheelchairs, motor chairs, buggies, gophers, carts, scooters etc.

Most mobility scooters are safe if used appropriately. But there is an emerging trend in Australia of death and serious injury associated with the use of mobility scooters, particularly among older people. Death and serious injury can occur when users do not have the necessary strength, physical ability and understanding to operate and manoeuvre mobility scooters safely, including:

enough hand strength and movement to use the controls, steer • and turn the scooter the ability to turn their head to look to the side and behind • balance when riding on bumpy or rough ground • the ability to sit for periods of time and change the position of • their body when going up and down inclines sound vision and hearing to notice vehicles and pedestrians • approaching and to judge distances the ability to concentrate for the entire period of the journey and • to react quickly enough to stop and turn suddenly if necessary knowledge of safety procedures and the ability to exercise • patience in crowded areas such as shopping centres.

Accessible Eating Guide now availableA new Eating Guide to assist people with disabilities has been launched by the Glenelg Shire Council.

In launching the new Portland Accessible Eating Guide, Mayor, Gilbert Wilson said the easy to read booklet would provide customers with information that will assist them to choose a venue that fits their individual requirements.

“Glenelg Shire Council is committed to access and inclusion for people with a disability and we have therefore been very pleased with the response from 11 local eateries who have allowed their premises to be appraised for inclusion in this publication,” Cr Wilson said.

The guide (pictured below) includes a number of important details for those seeking an accessible venue including the style of cuisine, ease of access to main entry, parking, lighting, furniture and accessibility of toilets plus contact details and hours of operation.

It also includes a handy map of accessible parking and toilets in the Portland CBD.

The free guide is available at Council’s Customer Service Centre, at the Portland Visitor Information Centre and it’s available in electronic format on the Councils website www.glenelg.vic.gov.au

If you require further information about the Portland Accessible Eating Guide or are a business that would like to be included in future editions of the publication you can contact Brad Charman, Community Development Officer, details at top of page.

New Grants ProgramCouncil’s new Grants Program makes the process more streamlined and consistent for all groups and

provides funding for a greater range of projects.

Nellie Hall travels safely on her scooter on the footpath.

Driving a mobility scooter requires very good hearing, sight, strength, coordination, balance and concentration. Before purchasing a mobility scooter, ask your doctor or occupational therapist for a health check.

If you require further information about the safe use of mobility scooters please contact Brad Charman, Community Development Officer (Access & Inclusion). Contact details at top of page.

Categories are:Recreation, Public Halls, Arts Culture and Heritage, Community Plan Support, Tourism, Community SupportThe program has also been expanded to include social support, environment, youth, access and inclusion and healthy communitiesIt also now includes• Triennial Grants• In-Kind Assistance Grants• Out of time

Council has allocated a total of $166,000 in the 2010/2011 budget for the funds to be spent in two rounds:• August 2010 $83,000 – closed August 26.• February 2011 $83,000

Please contact the following if you have any queriesRecreation or public halls ~ Dayle KingTourism ~ Liz Foreman on 55 22 2206

Arts Culture or Heritage ~ Karl Hatton on 55 22 2301Community Support / Plan ~ Fontella Koleff on 55 222389

Information kits are available from Shire offices or can be downloaded from the website www.glenelg.vic.gov.auFor further information contact Council on 5522 2254.

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Calendar of Events

Contacting Council

Council’s Customer Service Centres provide personal service each weekday excluding public holidays.

PORTLAND ~ Cliff St PortlandPostal Address: PO Box 152, Portland 3005Email: enquiry@glenelg.vic.gov.auPh: 03 5522 2200 Fax: 03 5522 2290TTY 5522 2377Office Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri

CASTERTON ~ 67 Henty St Casterton Ph: 03 5554 2444 Fax: 03 5581 2216Office Hours 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri

HEYWOOD ~ 77 Edgar St HeywoodPh: 03 5527 0666 Fax: 03 5527 1099Office Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri. Visitor Information CentresPortland (Maritime Discovery Centre) 5523 2671Casterton 5581 2070Nelson (08) 8738 4051Hours: 9am to 5pm. Closed Christmas Day

After-hours ONLY Emergency Numbers

Council provides after hours emergency assistance in the following areas.

Roads, Drainage & Fallen Trees0408 55 22 22 (AH)

Council Buildings & Facilities0403 55 22 22 (AH)

Stock & Animal Control/Local laws5522 2282 (AH) Home Support5522 2204 (AH)

www.glenelg.vic.gov.au

Council meeting dates and times

Council meets at 7pm in the Council chambers at the Portland office on the fourth

Tuesday of the month.Members of the public are invited to attend

the Ordinary Council meetings. A summary of the Agenda is placed in the Portland Observer on the Friday or Monday

prior to the meeting. Agendas can be picked up from Council on the day before

the meeting or can be viewed on the website www.glenelg.vic.gov.au

Ordinary Council Meetings 2010

Calendar of Events

Paying Rates by instalmentIf you are paying your rates by

instalments the first payment is due on or before September 30. Further payments are due Nov 30, Feb 28 & May 31. If paying

in full, rates are due on Feb 15, 2011 Please be aware that changes have been made

to the payment options for B Pay and internet Biller Code and Reference Number on Council

rate notices. Before making payment please check your 2009 / 2010 rate instalment notice for the new

numbers, or contact Council on 5522 2210

28 September, 26 October, 23 November,

30 November Statutory Meeting,14 December

Promote your eventAll clubs and community organisations in the Shire can promote their event by

going to www.glenelg.vic.gov.au and add your event to the calendar.

Recurring MarketsThe Lions Club Heywood MarketTime: 9.30am - 1.30pmLocation: Town Green HeywoodContact: Lions club/Graham BondPhone: 0417 106 707Email: gbo49324@bigpond.net.au1st Saturday of each monthSaturday Fresh Market PortlandTime: 9am to noonLocation: Town Green, Percy St PortlandContact: Faith Phone: 5523 49564th Sat of each month except Dec 18Portland Bentinck Street Sunday MarketLocation: Bentinck StreetContact Name: Colin DonehuePhone: 5523 2953colindonehue@westnet.net.au 2nd Sunday of each monthPortland Woolstore MarketUndercover every Sat & Sun 10am – 4pm

2/10/10Kyeema Spring Sale DayLocation: Cnr B’water Rd & Lalor St, P’landTime: 10am – 2pmContact Name: Barb SouthPhone: 0400 909 635barbsouth@kyeema.com.au 9/10/10Portland/Heywood Lutheran Church FeteLocation: St Paul Lutheran Church, Hunter St, HeywoodTime: 11am – 1pmContact Name: Christine MibusPhone: 5527 9238office@phlc.org.au17/10/10GSWW Walking Group Bridgewater Lakes to Blowholes via Black’s BeachLocation: Customs House, Cliff St, PortlandTime: 9amContact Name: JanPhone: 5523 2696www.greatsouthwestwalk.com/events 23/10/10Bundarra Primary School Twilight Market/SaleLocation: Cnr Fawthrop & Edgar St, PortlandTime: 5pm – 8pmContact Name: MaryPhone: 5523 4122B/H or 5523 2946mvoggy@hotmail.com23-24/10/10Heywood Tractor TrekLocation HeywoodContact Name Bob BreenPhone 0428 527 10026/10/10Spring Golf TournamentTime 12 noonLocation Portland Golf ClubContact Name Ben CummingPhone 5523 2523Web http://bensproshop.com.au29 to 31/10/10 Rotary Art Exhibition & SaleTime: 7pm - Location: Civic Hall, Bentinck St, PortlandContact Name: John SealyPhone: 0419 587 255johnsea@hotkey.net.auGala opening night Friday 29/10/10 30/10/2010Portland Upwelling Festival ~ pg 1131/10/2010Community Market- Rotary Rest PointTime: 9am – 1pmLocation: Tyres St, CastertonContact Name: IanPhone: 5581 2994annett.glenys.k@edumail.vic.gov.au31/10/10Merino Agricultural ShowTime 9.30am - 6pmLocation Merino Recreational ReserveContact Name Wendy LanePhone 5570 0521

6/11/10St.John’s Lutheran School FeteLocation: St. John’s Primary School, Fawthrop St, PortlandTime: 11am – 1.30pmContact Name: Kylie HufPhone: 0427 970 755www.stjohnsportland.com.au 13/11/10Great South West Walking GroupTwilight Walk Saunders Landing to Post & Rail Camp via PritcharsTime: 2.30pmContact Name: HeatherPhone: 5521 804925/9, 9, 23 & 30/10,13 & 27/11, 11/12Portland Rifle Club IncLocation: L.J.Jones Memorial Range Point DangerContact Name: Jim ShowlerPhone: 5527 1621showler@ssc.net.au5 & 6/11/10, 3 & 4/12/10Southcoast Raceway Location: Madeira Packet Rd, PortlandContact Name: Scott ClearyPhone: 0417 374 274 Web: www.southcoastraceway.com13/11/10, 4/12/10Portland Southern500 Speedwaywww.southern500speedway.com12 - 14/11/10Fish Holes Motorcycle rallyLocation Fish Holes Rally Site, Enduro Road, Portland Follow the signs from shell Service StationContact Name Julie MasonPhone 0412 838 765Web www.fishholes.com.au

Full details of all these events can be found on our website

www.glenelg.vic.gov.au

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Glenelg Online Mapping

Australia Day Awards 2011 Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year

Council’s Online Mapping – including aerial photography - service has been a big hit with the community since its launch in November, 2007.The unique service works on a similar principle to Google Earth™ but has additional, more detailed information specific to Glenelg Shire. Visitor numbers average approximately 300-400 ‘hits’ per week.A key feature of the Glenelg Online Mapping is high resolution aerial photographs and contours covering the entire Shire region. The service provides a wide range of information and applications for a variety of businesses including real-estate agents, land developers, farmers, students and the general public.Since the initial release in 2007, several upgrades have been implemented. The major additions include

Property sales and valuations (subscription based - $1000 p/a or $100 p/m)

Digital Terrain Model including contours

Emergency Management map (restricted access)

Planning and subdivision permits

Natural Resources map (eg. native vegetation)

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Nomination forms including assessment criteria for the Australia Day Awards are available online www.glenelg.vic.gov.au or from Glenelg Shire Customer Service centres in Portland, Heywood and Casterton or by contacting Kylie Walford on 5522 2294 or kwalford@glenelg.vic.gov.au

Nominations for the Glenelg Shire Australia Day Awards are now open.To be eligible for an Award, nominated individuals must be Australian citizens who either live, work or study within the Glenelg Shire.

Nominees must have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year and/or given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years.

Nominees for Citizen of the Year award must be 27 years or older on Wednesday 26 January 2011.

Nominees for Young Citizen of the Year must be 27 years or younger on Wednesday 26 January 2011.

Previous Award winners are ineligible to win an Award in the same category again. Award recipients will be announced at the Australia Day celebrations to be held on 26 January 2010.

Recognition of significant birthdays and wedding anniversaries

Council is interested in hearing about significant birthdays (90, 100 years and every 5th birthday thereafter) or wedding anniversaries (50th and every 10th aniversary thereafter)

Families who would like a birthday or anniversary milestone recognised should notify the Council a minimum of two weeks before the date of celebration to ensure the Mayor or a Councillor is

available to attend bringing with them a letter of congratulations and a gift.Request forms are available on Council’s website www.glenelg.vic.gov.au, at

Customer Service Centres or by contacting Claire Francis on 5522 2272 or cfrancis@glenelg.vic.gov.au

Do you know anyone turning 90 or 100, or celebrating their 50th or 60th wedding anniversary?

Nominations must be received by 4pm Friday, 15 October 2010