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Glenelg Shire is the event’s capital this Whether its swimming at a local beach, summer with a large array of activities, fishing or canoeing at the Glenelg events and celebrations to keep all River, camping in a local forest or tastes and ages entertained. sandboarding a local dune, there is an abundance of activities to get outside, The calendar is headlined by the return enjoy the fresh air and lead healthy of the popular Hooked on Portland active lives. festival on the January long weekend to be headlined by rock and roll icon Jon Ensuring we meet community Stevens, of Noiseworks and INXS fame. expectations and continue to grow the liveability of our shire is a key focus of This celebration of all things fish creating the council’s first Community continues to grow, attracting more than Plan, with community consultation 10,000 visitors keen to learn more about to continue throughout the summer our rich maritime culture, test their months. angling skills in the fishing competition, sample our excellent food and wine Glenelg Shire 2040 is building a offerings before dancing the evening strong roadmap for the next 20 years, away on the Portland foreshore with top highlighting how we shift from the musical entertainers. digital revolution to the information age. Council is proud to support the long list The plan will sit as an overarching of entertainment on offer to ensure the document, guiding and influencing all spotlight is on our shire throughout this of council’s work plans. It is critical that busy summer season. all views and voices are heard in forming this important piece of work and I From festive celebrations, to New Year’s strongly encourage you all to catch-up Eve fireworks, outdoor cinema events, with our friendly 2040 team as they or the Wood Wine and Roses Festival; attend key events across the shire this there is something to cater for all tastes summer. and abilities. This is in addition to the great services provided by our shire Finally, stay safe this summer and enjoy team including the shire’s outdoor pools, time with family and friends. I look Portland Arts Centre, Glenelg Libraries forward to seeing you at one of the network, and Visitor Services team, many events throughout the season. featuring the Australian Kelpie Centre at Casterton. Cr Anita Rank It’s during these summer months our beautiful nature-based attractions Image: The Portland Foreshore was a hub of activity in November as we welcomed 5,000 cyclists from across come to life, further highlighting how the country for the Great Victorian Bike Ride. lucky we are to live in the region. Get Hooked on Portland this summer
Celebrate Portland’s rich fishing Mayor Cr Anita Rank said it was a culture, fine wine and food, alongside weekend “not to be missed” with plenty an abundance of entertainment at of Melbournians locking in their seaside Hooked on Portland 2020. long weekend away. Hosted by Glenelg Shire Council in “Hooked on Portland is becoming conjunction with the Victorian Fisheries recognised as a must-attend summer Authority, the 2020 schedule will be event because of this high-quality the biggest on record headlined by line-up of entertainment. I strongly rock royalty, Noiseworks front man Jon encourage people to lock-in this long Stevens. weekend celebration and come and enjoy our warm hospitality,” she said. More than 10,000 people are expected for the two-day foreshore celebrations (January 25-26) which also features top indie rock band The Vanns and top local The Vanns performers J.A.B. Sides, Dean Outtram and Damon Yuill, Since Tuesday, Cover Story, Gav Ridell, Sleuth, MINT and Ishor Gurung. Fishing identity Lee Rayner, of Fishing Edge fame on the Channel 10 network, will share his top tips on how to lure a fish, showing the simple steps to clean and cook your catch in the Master Class marquee. The Bonney Bar will be serving the best local seafood and wine for festival-goers to take a break and enjoy the seaside vista, while the VFA will be on-hand at the foreshore loaning rods for people to test their luck. There are plenty of activities for kids in Keep up to date on all festival the youth zone with a skate comp, DJ announcements, follow and come and try sessions hosted by the Hooked on Portland on social media Skate Park Leagues Australia while the facebook.com/hookedonportland foreshore markets will be filled with lots of local creations. Local producers will be showcasing their wares in a huge line of local markets while local port tours will be on offer throughout the day. Rock legend Jon Stevens gets Hooked On Portland
Australian rock legend and self- INXS and Noiseworks classics for his confessed fishing lover Jon Stevens Hooked on Portland performance, or as is headlining the Hooked on Portland he describes “the songs that get fans on festival this summer. their feet and rocking.” Stevens, best known as the front “We have all grown up listening to those man of Noiseworks and INXS, will be songs. They are great songs and they performing live from the foreshore stage should still be heard live,” he said. for the third annual festival, which celebrates “It is my job to make “With the continual requests Portland’s rich fishing from fans, it is Noiseworks and sure everyone has the INXS all the way. That is all culture and abundant maximum best time tourism offerings on the you are going to hear [on the January long weekend. possible.” - Jon Stevens night], songs from your youth, songs you grew up with – the Recognised as one of the most talented iconic songs from both bands. rock musicians to emerge from Australia, Stevens said he would only play the
Stevens is currently touring to sold-out shows as part of his national tour. Win Cash in Hooked-On Fishing Comp
Share in a prize pool of more than “The beauty of the competition is that $2600 cash this January long weekend you don’t have to own a big boat to be in the Hooked on Portland fishing a winner. There is every possibility that competition. one of these catches could be landed off a local jetty,” she said. Anglers will test the waters around Portland Bay in hunt of the heaviest The overall winner for both land and catch across six different species as part boat-based entries will claim $250 for of the two-day competition on January the heaviest catch in each species, whilst 25 and 26. $100 will be awarded to the top junior catch, for people aged 16 and under. Hosted by Glenelg Shire Council in conjunction with the Portland Lions Registration, which is $10 per adult Club, Victorian Fisheries Authority and $5 junior, are now open at www. (VFA), Portland Sports Fishing Club and glenelg.vic.gov.au/hookedonportland Portland Coast Guard, the competition is or alternatively people can register at open to both land based and on-water the event marquee outside the Portland competitors with fishing authorised in Yacht Club. an area covered from the Fitzroy River Mouth to Point Lawrence Rock. Judges will be looking for the heaviest land based catch of fish specie including King Fish, Salmon, Whiting and Snapper. The heaviest boat-based catch will be considered for catches of Tuna, King Fish, Salmon, Whiting and Snapper. Tourism and Events Manager Michael Cottee said last year’s winners included Terry Gadsden, pictured with his dad Rhys, was the youngest junior winner from 2019, hauling in a a 31kg tuna and 9kg snapper, with salmon from a local jetty. anglers travelling from across the state and South Australia to test their luck. Learn to fish with Fishing Edge star National fishing personality Lee is eager to test his skills in Portland’s Rayner, from Fishing Edge fame, will famous waters. headline the Hooked on Portland fishing talks. The Channel 10 fishing expert will share his stories of travelling across Australia, fishing in some of the most remote locations amongst a panel of angling experts. Rayner is well recognized for his DIY tips and tricks to land a big catch and
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Australia’s leading regional cruise destination
The countdown has begun until this summer as part of their worldwide cruise ship season hits Portland, with cruising itineraries,” she said. final preparations well underway to “Portland has become a destination welcome four vessels to the city during of choice thanks to our great on-shore the summer period. ratings, which has been largely achieved Cruise and Maritime Voyages’ Vasco Da thanks to the significant efforts of our Gama will be the first ship of the season, local community who have got behind docking on Sunday 29 December and this important tourism opportunity. welcoming more than 1200 international passengers to shore. “There are now 10 vessels scheduled to visit Portland in the next four years Holland America’s MS Maasdam which is fantastic news, and discussions will follow shortly after, arriving into are continuing with some of the world’s Portland on Thursday 2 January with a biggest cruise lines to lock in more similar number of international cruise bookings into the future. guests. The summer cruise season will also feature visits from the Seven Seas “Previous cruise ship seasons have Navigator on Friday 21 February and the injected more than $1 million into the Seabourn Encore on Saturday 14 March local economy, particularly into the 2020. hospitality and tourism sectors, and we predict these visits will once again Glenelg Shire Mayor Cr Anita Rank said provide a significant economic boost for the additional visits confirmed that local traders.” Portland’s profile as a premier cruise destination was gaining the attention of the world’s top operators. To see the full cruise schedule visit “We are extremely excited to see four the Port of Portland website at vessels choose to stopover in Portland portofportland.com.au. Cruise ambassadors Mel Bennett and Mike Risk Become a Cruise Ambassador this summer The hunt is on for cruise ship ambassadors to welcome our visiting friends for the 2019/2020 summer season. Council needs helping hands to drive shuttle buses, hand out visitor packs and Upcoming Cruise Ship visits act as tour guides for the thousands of passengers who will walk on shore. in 2019/20 For more information or to register as Cruise Ship - Vasco Da Gama a cruise ambassador contact Tourism Sunday, 29 December, 2019 and Events Manager Mick Cottee via 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM [email protected] or call 1300 Passengers: 1200 GLENELG. Itinerary: Adelaide, Hobart, Phillip Island, Melbourne, Burnie, Portland
Cruise Ship - Maasdam Thursday, 2 January, 2020 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Passengers: 1200 Itinerary: Sydney, Eden, Melbourne, Port Arthur, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Portland, Phillip Island
Cruise Ship - Seven Seas Navigator Friday, 21 February, 2020 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Passengers: 500 Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane, Mooloolaba, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Alotau, Port Moresby, Darwin, Bali, Geraldton, Perth, Esperance, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Portland, Melbourne, Phillip Island, Burnie, Eden
Cruise Ship - Seabourn Encore Saturday, 14 March, 2020 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Passengers: 600 Itinerary: Sydney, Canberra, Hobart, Portland, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Phillip Island, Melbourne Access All Abilities Holiday Itinerary with local Maycie-Lee Reeves
I’m going to take you on a tour of the washed ashore in the 1980’s. This site is Glenelg Shire, a gem nestled in the wheelchair accessible and you can enjoy South West corner of Victoria. a hot cuppa with one of the best views of the bay. If you love to dip your toes in the This tour is unlike any other tour, this tour water, the Visitor Information Centre has is for those who face similar challenges a beach wheelchair to help you make as me. I’m in a wheelchair and I want to the most of this coastal town. guide you to the areas that people of all abilities can enjoy. If you enjoy fishing, don’t forget to pack your fishing rod. For a spot of ocean I live in the coastal town of Portland, fishing, you can drive down the Lee and I would recommend here as the Breakwater and (hopefully) catch a perfect base when you visit. Portland is snapper off the paved road, or you can in hot pursuit to make travelling with a head down to Canal Court and fish from disability easier with the completion of the fully accessible fishing ramp over the the new Changing Place amenities and canal. the All Abilities Playspace currently being built. If you haven’t heard of changing A 20 minute drive from the township places, head to the Changing Places of Portland will take you to the cosy website to order your very own MLAK seaside escape of Cape Bridgewater. key. There is an abundance of beautiful This is perhaps my favourite place in this holiday accommodation to choose from area, with wide sweeping views of the – some with larger rooms and disabled cliffs meeting the deep turquoise waters access. of the Bay. A simply magnificent sight. A steep ramp gives you access to the Portland is the birthplace of Victoria beach but I love to enjoy a bowl of chips and the best place to learn more is at at the Café. the Portland Visitor Information Centre. Whilst you’re there why not take a stroll There is so much to see and do for around the Maritime Museum and see everyone in this pocket of Victoria, what the 14m Sperm Whale Skeleton that are you waiting for. Regional Victoria’s Biggest FireworksDisplay Regional Victoria’s biggest New Year’s “The Mik Maks are going to ensure our Eve celebration is doing it for the kids youngest revellers are entertained in this summer. the early evening, before top band The Still Tree’s, who featured on Triple Js Portland’s iconic foreshore celebrations Unearthed, take to the stage from 10pm are taking a family focus with the playing through as we countdown to attraction of top children performers the 2020. Mik Maks. “There will be two fireworks displays, Awarded the Best Kids Live Show in the first at 10pm followed by midnight, Australia at the What’s on 4 Kids Awards, with lots of amusements throughout the the talented dynamo are set to headline evening.” early evening festivities on the Portland foreshore. Born and bred in the Western district, PORTLAND NEW YEAR’S EVE STAGE The Mik Maks have been wowing their Tuesday 31 December 2019 young audiences all over the country 5pm – Sleuth with their catchy country rock tunes and 6pm – The Mik Maks are looking forward to starring on the 7pm – Freeza DJ Portland foreshore stage. 8pm – MINT Mayor Cr Anita Rank said council 9pm – Dean Outtram & Damon Yuill was proud to host a huge line-up of 10pm to Midnight - The Still Trees entertainers, and two fireworks displays. FIREWORKS AT 10PM & MIDNIGHT “Portland is well recognised for hosting one of regional Victoria’s best New Year’s Eve celebrations and this year is going to NYE – Heywood be bigger than ever,” she said. Fireworks display at midnight
The Still Trees Enter your event in council’s quarterly Events Calendar December Twilight Engine Rally Community Christmas Christmas Eve on the & Tractor Trek Carols Portland Foreshore, Noss Retreat Road Casterton Portland Foreshore - Youth Tuesday, 24 December 2019, Saturday, 30 November 2019 Activity Stage 5.30pm-8pm Sunday, 1 Dec 2019 Sunday, 8 Dec 2019 6pm-8.30pm Santa at the Town Hall Portland Y-Tri Duathlon Henty St Casterton Cape Nelson Lighthouse Bluelight Disco Portland Tuesday, 24 Dec 2019 Sunday, 1 Dec 2019 Portland Civic Hall 6pm 8.30am-11.30am Friday, 13 Dec 2019 8pm-10pm Cruise Ship Visit Sketch Respect Heywood $8.00 - Vasco Da Gama Heywood Library Port of Portland Tuesday, 3 Dec 2019 Five @ Fives Sunday, 29 Dec 2019 5.30pm Café Bahloo 10am Friday, 13 Dec 2019 Glenelg Emergency 5pm-8pm New Year Eve Portland Services Expo Bentinck St Lawns Bentinck St Lawns The Narrawong Community Tuesday, 31 Dec 2019 Saturday, 7 Dec 2019 Christmas Party Wednesday, 1 January 2020 10am-2pm Narrawong Mechanics Hall 5pm-10am Friday, 13 Dec 2019 FREE Portland Community Market 5.30pm-8.30pm Henty Beach Saturday, 7 Dec 2019 Five @ Fives 12pm Julia St Laneway Portland Friday, 20 Dec 2019 Portland Toy Run 5pm-8pm Portland Foreshore Saturday, 7 Dec 2019 Christmas Eve on the 11am-3pm Town green Heywood Dartmoor Show Friday, 20 Dec 2019 Mumbanner Showground 5pm Saturday, 7 Dec 2019 10am Carols by Candlelight $5 adult /$1 student / U16 Casterton FREE Band Rotunda Island Park Casterton Dartmoor Produce Sunday, 22 Dec 2019 & Makers Market 6pm-8.30pm Dartmoor Museum Verandah Saturday, 7 Dec 2019 10am-1pm January Tyrrendarra Beer Fest Dartmoor Produce Hooked on Portland Tyrrendarra Rec Reserve & Makers Market Portland Foreshore Friday, 3 Jan 2020 Dartmoor Museum Verandah Saturday, 25 Jan 2020 5pm-11pm Saturday, 11 Jan 2020 Sunday, 26 Jan 2020 $20.00 10am-1pm Australia Day Celebrations Portland Croquet Club Mouth 2 Mouth Casterton, Portland, Annual Tournament Narrawong Reserve Heywood, Nelson, Merino Portland Croquet Club Sunday, 12 Jan 2020 Sunday, 26 Jan 2020 Monday, 6 Jan 2020 8am 8am-12pm Tuesday, 7 Jan 2020 8am South West Gaming Swap Meet Twilight Cinema Narrawong Portland Yacht Club Lee Narrawong Mechanics Hall Breakwater Road Friday, 10 Jan 2020 Saturday, 18 Jan 2020 2pm-7pm 0437468548
February Something Old, Something Dartmoor Rodeo Heywood Wood, Wine New 2020 RALLY Egan St Dartmoor & Roses Festival Apex Park Heywood Saturday, 8 Feb 2020 www.woodwineroses.com.au Saturday, 1 Feb 2020 Sunday, 9 Feb 2020 Heywood Town Green Sunday, 2 Feb 2020 4pm-10pm Saturday, 29 Feb 2020 8am-4pm $15 - $20 11am-10.30pm $15 - $25 Cruise Ship Seven Dartmoor Produce Seas Mariner & Makers Market Heywood Truck & Ute Show Port of Portland Dartmoor Museum Verandah North Bank Heywood 21 Feb 2020 Saturday, 8 Feb 2020 Saturday, 29 Feb 2020 10am 10am-1pm 11am-10.30pm $15-$25 Casterton Youth Mental Relay 4 Life Health First Aid Nelson Park Portland Tyrrendarra Show Wednesday, 5 Feb 2020 Friday, 14 Feb 2020 Tyrrendarra Oval Princes Hwy 6pm-8pm Saturday, 15 Feb 2020 Wednesday, 8 Feb 2020 7pm-1pm 10am Production Sedan Victorian Title Twilight Cinema Portland Summer Ball Southern 500 Speedway Portland Library deck Civic Hall Portland Heathmere Friday, 21 Feb 2020 Wednesday, 8 Feb 2020 Saturday, 8 Feb 2020 7.30pm 10am-10pm $50.00
Businesses, clubs and groups coordinating events are urged to register for the free quarterly brochure at the shire’s Visitor Information Centres (VIC) or via the council website www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/calendar. Alternatively listings can be made at the shire’s tourism website www.iamportland.com.au Outdoor cinema returns for summer season
Sit under the stars and enjoy a movie Movie goers can sit back under the classic this summer thanks to the setting sun, watch the visiting cruise Glenelg Shire Council. vessel the Seven Seas Navigator sail out before relaxing with a classic film The popular Twilight Cinema series is favourite. returning, allowing people to enjoy a family friendly popular movie under The event will include live music, a bar the moonlight whilst raising funds and food trucks. for important local not-for-profit organisations. Movie goers are encouraged to pack a chair, picnic rug, bean bag, pillows or The first event is scheduled at the sleeping bags to make the movie events Narrawong Mechanics Hall for Friday 10 comfortable. January during the peak visitor season, providing for holiday-makers and visitors More Twilight Cinema events are due to alike at the popular seaside haunt. be announced for the autumn season. Coordinated by the Narrawong To keep up to date on all the latest Mechanics Hall Committee with support events visit the Glenelg Shire Council from council’s event’s unit, the night Facebook page. will include food, live music and family fun, raising funds to assist with the construction of a new hall kitchen. NARRAWONG Friday 10 January Entry is via gold coin donation, with Narrawong Mechanics Hall raffles throughout the evening. Food / Music family fun The blow-up cinema will return on 6pm – 11pm Friday 21 February at the Portland PORTLAND Library to support the official opening of Friday 21 February its new outdoor deck area. Portland Library Opening of the new deck Live music / bar / food trucks 6.30pm – 11pm Project coordinator Cherie Arnott is hosting listening posts throughout the shire this summer
Join Glenelg Shire 2040 – A Plan For Our Future
Take a step forward and share your so if you have a vision for our future vision for our future in 20 years time. and thoughts on how we best adapt to change I ask you to make your voice Glenelg Shire Council is building a heard.” community plan, Glenelg Shire 2040, an important roadmap for our future and it Keep up to date on Glenelg Shire 2040 needs your voice at www.glenelgshire2040.com where you can subscribe to the monthly Mayor Cr Anita Rank is calling on local newsletter to stay informed of project residents to share their views to build updates. the visionary roadmap, as community consultation rolls out throughout the summer. PROVIDE YOUR 2040 VIEWS AT THE “As we shift from the digital revolution FOLLOWING EVENTS to the information age, a strong plan is required to deal with adapting to Dartmoor Show advancements in technology, changing Date: Saturday, December 7, 2019 demographics and environmental Time: All day impacts,” Cr Rank said. Location: Mumbannar Recreation Reserve “This plan will provide the foundations for how we best deal and adapt to using Tyrendarra Annual Show new intelligent tools, platforms, and deal Date: Saturday, February 8, 2020 with future growth whilst remaining a Time: All day positive and resilient community. Location: Tyrendarra Recreation Reserve “Glenelg Shire 2040 is a first for this www.tyrendarraagriculturalshow. shire; we have never previously had com.au a Community Plan. It will sit as an overarching document, guiding and Wood, Wine & Roses Festival influencing our council and strategic Date: Saturday, February 29, 2020 plan. Time: All day Location: Town Green, Edgar Street, “To be successful and effective it is Heywood critical that the plan is reflective of our woodwineroses.com.au community’s needs and expectations, Glenelg Libraries FUNKY PYJAMA NIGHT COLOURWORK EXHIBITION
Join us for Funky Pyjama Night with Artists were challenged to produce award-winning children’s author Chris an artwork using only the materials Collin. This special event includes story- provided in their colour themed packs telling, puppets, singing & dancing and containing two sheets of paper, one will be a night not to be missed. water colour pencil, and one sharpie, in matching colours. The fine lines of the Chris Collin is an award-winning sharpie will contrast with the delicate author of wacky, rhyming children’s washes of watercolour in each piece, books, and lives on the Sunshine Coast and when grouped, will create waves of in Queensland, Australia. Chris has colour through the library. produced 4 books including: Funky Chicken: A Bushy Tale of Crocs and On Display Chooks; Funky Chicken: Chooks in Space, Portland Library A Bug Called Doug; and Funky Chicken Monday 16 December Mission InCROCible. – Friday 31 January Portland Library Thursday 23 January 5.30pm-6.30pm THE READ LIST 2019-20 FREE event, all ages welcome Glenelg Libraries has chosen 10 great Bookings preferred, phone 5522 2265 Australian new releases for you to enjoy Picture books will be available for sale. this summer. Authors include some old and new names; from long time local favourite Tricia Stringer to Heather Rose, author of The River Wife and The Museum of Modern Love, and Christian White, author of The Nowhere Child, plus a few newer names for you to discover. Take the challenge of writing a three word review for one of the Read List titles for your chance to win a prize! #TheReadList Other Events and Programs CHRISTMAS CRAFTERNOON AUTHOR EVENT – JEN RISK, ABALONE COOKING: Casterton Church of England Hall A SIMPLE GUIDE Tuesday 3 December 10.00AM - 11.30am Portland Library FREE activity, light refreshments Wednesday 4 December provided 5.30pm – 6.30pm FREE event, light refreshments and taste test provided Bookings required, phone 5522 2265
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY FUN AND GAMES! – GET SLIMED
Come along and join us for some giant Come along and make your own eco game fun. Outdoor games and prizes. slime. Casterton Library Casterton Library Wednesday 15 January Wednesday 22 January 11am – 12noon 11.00am – 12.00pm Bookings 5554 2444 Bookings 5554 2444 Heywood Library Heywood Library Thursday 16 January Thursday 23 January 11am – 12noon 11.00am – 12.00pm Bookings 5527 0666 Bookings 5527 0666 Portland Library Portland Library Friday 17 January Friday 24 January 11am – 12noon 11.00am- 12.00pm Bookings 5522 2265 Bookings 5522 2265 FREE program, ages 5 – 12 years FREE program, ages 5 – 12 years Bookings essential, limited places. Bookings essential, limited places. Beat the Heat
Beat the heat this summer and cool OPENING HOURS FOR GLENELG’S down in one of the Glenelg Shire POOLS AND AQUATIC CENTRES Council’s outdoor pools. Casterton Pool All pools reopen to the public on 1 Open every day including public holidays December and will remain open until 31 and school holidays 10:30am to 6:30pm March 2020. Opening times are specific for each Heywood Pool venue, with special events planned Open every day including public holidays throughout the season, particularly in and school holidays 1pm to 6pm school holidays to keep our youngest residents, and visitors, entertained. Merino Pool All venues will be closed Christmas Day. Open every day including public holidays and school holidays 1pm to 6pm
Portland Leisure and Aquatic centre Open Monday to Friday 6am to 8pm, Saturday 8am to 6pm, Sundays and public holidays 10am to 6pm
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE SHIRE’S POOLS VISIT THE YMCA GRAMPIANS REGION WEBSITE GRAMPIANS.YMCA.ORG.AU Portland's new
Ollie Marshall, Zane Barker, Jack Hernan and Sam Hampshire cool off on the Pontoon new swimming pontoon
It’s time to grab your bathers and take The Foreshore is the centre for a dip at the Portland Foreshore on its entertainment for families, with a new swimming pontoon. new Changing Places facility, skate park, basketball and an all abilities The project, which was a brainchild of playground currently under construction. the Future Leaders of Industry cohort and Glenelg FreeZa committee, was Look out for the abundance of events, successfully funded as part of the State including markets, which will be on the Government’s Pick my Project initiative foreshore this summer. in late 2018. Following 12 months of planning and legislative requirements the pontoon is now ready for public use, Keep up to date on the busy summer installed at the southern end of the events schedule at Foreshore precinct. www.iamportland.com.au The diverse ARTSglenelg 2020 season program promises heart soaring, side aching, toe tapping fun over the next 12 months. Council’s arts and culture department want to ensure that our remote lifestyle does not come at the cost of world class cultural experiences, with the 2020 program providing dozens of touring artists and exhibitions to the Portland Arts Centre and to smaller venues across the shire catering for all tastes, ages and interests. ARTSglenelg is pleased to offer simple ticket categories and affordable prices to encourage people to share the thrill of live performances with friends and loved ones. Amazing experiences make for amazing gifts! Here is a taste of what’s to come in 2020:
CABARET COMEDY THEATRE ROUGE MELBOURNE WILDE READINGS Portland Arts Centre INTERNATIONAL Portland Arts Centre Saturday 18 April, 7:30pm COMEDY FESTIVAL Friday 16 October, 7:30pm ROADSHOW Escape the everyday Oscar Wilde’s dazzling and join Rouge for the Portland Civic Hall genius in words, music sexiest live circus cabaret Sunday 24 May, 7pm and song. experience. Australia’s favourite WILDE Reading brings the Winner of Best Circus at comedy convoy is locked, genius of Oscar Wilde to the 2019 FringeWorld loaded and hitting every the stage in a compact and 2018 Adelaide corner of the country! tour de force of some Fringe Weeklies, Rouge of his most dazzling is a decadent blend of Join our diverse line-up moments in theatre, prose sensational acrobatics, of the hottest acts direct and poetry. Stalwarts operatic cabaret from the Melbourne of Australian stage and and tongue in cheek International Comedy screen, John Wood and burlesque. A non-stop Festival for a very special Michael Veitch, are joined celebration of the show that is sure to tickle by some wonderful new astonishing, surprising, everyone’s funny bone. musical and dramatic subversive and the After several years at talent for an evening of supremely sexy from Heywood, the Roadshow wit, charm and elegance, award-winning Australian will be presented for the all in the name of that circus sensation Rouge. first time this year in the great, larger-than-life Portland Civic Hall. Irishman, Oscar Wilde. MUSIC CHILDREN & FAMILIES MUSICAL MATINEES A TASTE OF TAMWORTH SPLASH TEST DUMMIES WHAT’S NEW PUSSYCAT? Heywood Community Hall Portland Arts Centre Portland Arts Centre Sunday 2 August, 7:00pm Monday 30 March, Thursday 19 March, 11.00am 2:00pm Put four Multi Award Winners together in one The Dummies are A joyous, foot stamping, big concert, and you’ve here with some splish- hand clapping celebration got a Taste of Tamworth splashing circus set to of the swinging sixties at its best. drown you in tears of laughter Vocal pyrotechnics! Golden Guitar Winners Breathtaking harmonies! – Carter & Carter, Jetty From the makers of hit Off the wall humour! Road and Andrew Swift show Trash Test Dummies team up with rising star comes a new production The hits of Tom Jones, Anthony Taylor, to give of oceanic proportions! Burt Bacharach, The you an authentic taste of Splash Test Dummies are Mamas and The Papas, Tamworth – still Australia’s here, ready to roll out Petula Clark, Aretha biggest country music their beach towels and Franklin, Dusty Springfield, festival. spring into a brand new Carole King and The hour of circus-filled hilarity Fab Four performed for the whole family. by Australia’s favourite cabaret duo.
EXHIBITIONS AT THE PORTLAND ARTS CENTRE Portland in the Twenties – 10 Feb to 3 Apr BACH BY CANDLELIGHT Tracy Gardiner Narrawong Mechanics – Our Town MONSKI MOUSE’S BABY – 7 Apr to 22 May Institute Hall DISCO DANCE HALL Sat 29 August, 7:30pm Portland Civic Hall Our Story / Your Story Mumbannar Soldiers Saturday 19 September, – 26 May to 17 July Memorial Hall 11:00am I see you like this Sun 30 August, 1:00pm Get glam and put your – 21 Jul to 31 Jul Chris Howlett solo cellist disco-dancing-booties on! Janina Jackson and Bach by Candlelight A retro-fabulous music Bronwyn Mibus is a performance that and dance event for – Two petals verges on the sublime– parents/carers and – 4 Aug to 9 Oct The minimalism and children under 5, hosted simplicity of candlelight by DJ Monski Mouse VCE Emerging Artists and flickering shadows and her fabulous Monski – 12 Oct to 13 Nov enhancing the fine music Mouse Dancers, including performance as Howlett Menagerie a soft furnishing ‘baby – 16 Nov to 29 Jan 2021 performs arguably the area’ for the non-walkers most famous solo cello to roll around! works ever written.
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Victoria’s whale watching capital
Portland has maintained its title as Ocean Road who are captivated by how Victoria’s whale watching capital with close these whales come to shore,” Cr 144 sightings during the season. Rank said. Glenelg Shire Council’s popular “From our main beach, CBD foreshore, WhaleMail web platform was inundated or the SL Patterson berth it feels like you with sightings over the cooler months can almost reach out and touch these with the first whale sighted, a southern cheeky playful visitors who check-in right, on May 5 off Hanlon Parade. annually on their winter migration.” The visiting winter companions stayed in Word of Portland’s whale season local waters for six months with the last attracted a huge following on social sighting made on October 28 with two media with more than 51,000 people humpbacks spotted in waters near the engaging in the first Whale Mail post of Cape Nelson Lighthouse. the season. Visitors are now eagerly keeping eyes There are now more than 5800 open for any sign of blue whales, which people following the Facebook page, can be spotted from the local capes with countless others following via the during the Bonney Upwelling over the WhaleMail website www.whalemail.com.au warmer months. Glenelg Shire Mayor Cr Anita Rank said Throughout the season Visitor whale visitation had been consistent Information Centre staff provided with previous years with most of the weekly video updates informing state’s sightings in local waters. visitors, and locals alike, on the best spots to capture a view ensuring “The winter whale season has become everyone is updated on the latest a must see for travelers along the Great news. Meanwhile, Casterton’s Australian the growth, with particular growth in Kelpie Centre continues to break international visitors. visitation records since opening its “There is global interest in this town’s doors 18 months ago. unique story of this iconic working dog. The craze of getting a “Selfie with a It is wonderful to see the economic Kelpie” at the Henty Street interpretive and social benefits it is bringing to centre has attracted thousands of the community which is growing from travelers each month, with visitor strength to strength,” Cr Rank said. numbers being broken with increases of more than 126 per cent. The Australian Kelpie Centre and Cr Rank said a popular TV and digital associated visitor information centre promotional campaign had aided is open daily from 9am to 5pm. NYE 20
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