Tag: coast

Shake and quake

A3.2 magnitude earthquake was reported on Friday night in the Southern Ocean, about 107km south of Mount Gambier.
The earthquake was recorded at a depth...

Beach makes splash

Robe’s Long Beach has been listed in eighth place in a recently published list of Australia’s Top 10 beaches.
The online listing is published each...

Beach trip takes unlucky turn

Areminder has been issued to keep an eye on pets at the beach following a recent mishap involving tourists to the region.
Their mixed-breed and...

Serenity returns to private paradise

Abypass has been introduced to divert vehicular traffic away from the private seaside town of Nora Creina between Beachport and Robe. Nora Creina is on...

Beach safety boost

Vehicles on Long Beach at Robe are about to be restricted to 25kph when they are within 50m of pedestrians. The statewide changes to speed...

Cape work continues

The next stage of improvements of one of the Glenelg Shire’s most loved tourist attractions is now under way, with works having started at...

Cray date set for festival

Adate has been earmarked for the second biennial Beachport Crayfish Festival next year. The March 2 event will showcase the best of the rock lobster...

Lower beach speed limits make splash

Significantly lower speed limits may be enforced along local coastlines as part of a State Government review to improve beach safety. Community members were invited...

Lifeboat preserved

An iconic piece of Portland’s history has been recognised at a state level after being officially included on the Victorian Heritage Register. The Portland lifeboat...

Police efforts praised

ASouth East Mayor has publicly praised local and visiting police officers for their efforts over the busy festive season. The population of Robe swells to...

Memories linger long after flames have gone

Next week will mark 40 years since the devastating Ash Wednesday bushfires swept across the region. More than 180 fires fanned by winds up to...

Local program ‘leads the way’

Visitors and residents of the Limestone Coast are urged to take the lead this summer and help protect shorebirds along the coast. Take the lead...

Sailing season makes waves

Acalm but overcast day greeted the sailors of the Port MacDonnell Sailing Club for the first two races of the season. Six boats took to...

Boats craned to water

Equipment failures have prompted extraordinary measures to be undertaken at the Beachport boatyard in order to return the 30 professional lobster vessels to the...