Todd’s our top apprentice
A PORTLAND apprentice has been recognised for his hard work and impressive fabrication abilities at the recent South West TAFE’s 2025 Trades Awards ceremony,...
A walk to please everyone
THE Friends of the Great South West Walk's second last recreational walk for the year is a great experienced on with be held on...
Emerging Artists 2025
The Portland Arts Centre is hosting its annual Emerging Artists 2025 exhibition, celebrating the talent of young and emerging Year 11 and 12 artists...
Probe into emu chick incident
VICTORIA’S Conservation Regulator and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) have confirmed they are investigating an incident that saw an emu...
Upwelling window display competition winner
And the Upwelling Window Display Competition winner is… KnS Precious Products.
With a score of 27/30, store owner Karren Wright was awarded the winning...
Spreading awareness
DESPITE a smaller turnout than hoped for, the fourth annual Heywood Men's Shed and The Black Dog institute event still managed to bring locals...
Study: media’s vital role
AT a time when misinformation spreads quickly and trust in institutions is under pressure, public interest journalism remains one of the last safeguards of...
Remembrance Day across the region
REMEMBRANCE Day is around the corner, and Portland and Heywood are prepared.
On Tuesday 11 November the community are invited to join Portland RSL Sub-branch...
On the agenda for Tri State Games
It’s almost time, the annual Tri State Games are to begin soon, attracting more than 250 athletes.
Portland Kyeema Support Services is once again hosting...
GSWW launches ‘Half Lap’ walk option
FOR those who aren’t so keen on walking the Great South West Walk in its entirety, there is now an alternative option.
A half lap...
District market reports
HAMILTON CATTLE MARKET
FRIDAY, 31 OCTOBER
Hamilton agents yarded and sold 152 cattle.
The yarding consisted of 64 cows, 67 trade & 21 bulls.
A better quality...
Upwelling 2025
The Bonney Upwelling Festival 2025 was a blast with colourful crafted sea creatures taking the spotlight in the parade, visitors sitting back and watching...


















