Big weekend of live music
December 4, 2009
Nelson Hotel will rock to the smooth coastal sounds of Justin Carter on Saturday night (December 5, 2009) from 9pm as the pub kicks off its program of live entertainment for summer.
Playing a mixture of surf rock and country blues on guitar and harmonica, the Jan Juc performer has created good vibes across the country either solo with a stomp box and tambo-drum underfoot or accompanied by a drummer. Read more
Donovans gains public transport
December 2, 2009
Donovans will be included in a bus trial that has involved a Portland to Mount Gambier service stopping in Nelson.
A recent review of the service, which runs on Mondays and Fridays, resulted in inclusion of Donovans for the remainder of the trial period. Read more
Nelson author recounts global sex romp
November 27, 2009
If it is true that sex, humour and travel adventure sell, then Jim Ewing’s novel should become a sell-out because it is a story with the lot. Read more
Head-on collision investigated
November 18, 2009
Investigations will continue into Monday night’s head-on smash on the Portland-Nelson Road that saw two men trapped in their vehicles for more than an hour-and-a-half.
A Portland resident, 33, was flown by ambulance helicopter to the Warrnambool Base Hospital with lower leg injuries and a 61-year-old Mount Gambier man was taken to the Mount Gambier Hospital, also with lower leg injuries. Read more
Bushfire defence boost for Nelson
November 16, 2009
Nelson’s bushfire defences have received a major boost with the opening of a $200,000 multi-purpose facility and the handover of a new $92,000 two-seater tanker.
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, opened the facility and handed over the keys to the two-seater tanker on Sunday. Read more
Fisherman caught out at Nelson
November 14, 2009
A Port MacDonnell man is the first commercial rock lobster operator from the South East of South Australia to have his boat seized for illegally fishing in Victorian waters for nearly 30 years.
The 54-year-old professional fisher faces likely charges after fisheries officers from Portland seized his boat on Thursday after discovering 14 illegal rock lobster pots two kilometres from the Glenelg River mouth. Read more
Nelson at serious risk from fire
August 20, 2009
Nelson is “a sitter for a disaster” if action is not taken to address fire concerns, according to resident Trena Mullan. Read more
Nelson identified as being at risk
August 18, 2009
Victorian Premier John Brumby has named Nelson among 52 towns considered to be facing a significant fire risk this summer.
In detailing the government’s strategy for the coming fire danger season, Mr Brumby said the 52 at-risk communities would have individual township protection plans developed – over and above standard municipal fire prevention plans. Read more
Park fire was deliberately lit
June 15, 2009
A joint investigation by the CFA, Department of Sustainability and Environment and Victoria Police has determined that the Mt Richmond-Stanleys Rd fire in the Lower Glenelg National Park in April was deliberately lit.
The fire, which began in the national park near Mt Richmond, burnt approximately 6080 hectares of heathland and bush and took several days to contain. Read more
Celtic punk band heading to Nelson
May 13, 2009
Singer Justin Keenan will perform at Nelson Hotel on Sunday with members of his Celtic punk band The Go Set.
Along for the ride will be fellow renowned songwriter and performer Carus, a regular visitor to the popular border pub, creating an exciting afternoon of music from 2pm. Read more
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