Cutting cars, not cake
PORTLAND’S State Emergency Service (SES) unit celebrated their 50th anniversary in style, with Portlanders joining in the festivities in their droves to recognise the...
Discover the last frontier in style, Antarctica awaits
Discover the ‘White Continent’, fabulous Antarctica and sail with Viking’s Antarctic Explorer voyage for thirteen magnificent days.
Journey to the stunning Antarctic Peninsula, a landscape...
It’s nearly showtime
The Tyrendarra Agricultural Show has reached its 108th year, and it’s bringing everyone's favourite competitions to life, including all things bright and beautiful.
It’s one...
Better get in quick
Now in its third generation, the ‘all-new’ Peugeot 5008 was launched early 2024, but took a while to get here.
Based on the Stellantis group's...
Back to school fun
WINDA-MARA Aboriginal Corporation recently hosted their third Back to School Day to support families by helping them prepare for the new school year.
This includes...
Significant milestone reached in south west waters
A SIGNIFICANT milestone has been reached between local and regional environment authorities with offspring from the Australian-first Glenelg Freshwater Mussel conservation program released into...
Nelson recognises Lomas’ efforts
LONG-TIME Nelson resident Maxwell Lomas was awarded the Nelson Citizen Award for 2025 as part of the town’s Australia Day Celebrations, organised by members...
A night of tribute to a legend
In tribute to a local surfing legend, the Portland Boardriders Club is hosting another of their community Surf Film Nights.
On Friday 13 February, from...
Blue Gum bus heads west to help out
SERVICES Australia’s Mobile Service Centre, Blue Gum, will be visiting the local area in the coming weeks to assist residents with varying needs.
The...
Top honour for experienced captain
For over four decades, Kelvin Bateman has been a driving force at the Dunrobin-Nangeela Fire Brigade north of Casterton, and it's this steadfast commitment...
Enjoying Australia at Heywood Rural Health
RESIDENTS of Heywood Rural Health’s Residential Aged Care home celebrated the Australian spirit together on Friday 23 January, with plenty of fun activities for...
Concern after Kentbruck approval
WHILE the Victorian Government promoted the green light given to the Kentbruck Green Power Hub as a step towards the state delivering cleaner and...


















