Walking for truth
IN preparation for the release of the Yoorrook Justice Commission report, Deputy Chair, Commissioner Travis Lovett is leading a walk from Portland to Parliament...
Nelson farewells historic landmark
NELSON residents have expressed their sorrow following the demolition of the town’s iconic Nelson Kiosk, with the historic building joining a growing number of...
Hundreds attend Heritage Festival celebrations
MORE than 100 people swarmed to the Cape Nelson Lighthouse on the weekend to explore its walls and watch a dramatic cannon firing.
Portland was...
Coleraine to celebrate Law Week
A series of special events in Coleraine that celebrate the region’s legal history and community heritage is set to take place at the Coleraine...
Health service targets farmers
IF you are selling stock in Hamilton, the National Centre for Farmer Health's pop-up health station at the Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange (HRLX) is...
Funding available to tackle climate issues
Funding from the foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR) for tackling climate change is now available.
The FRRR is a national foundation focusing on...
Big crowds at lighthouse opening
A cannon firing and the opening of Portland's two lighthouses - at Cape Nelson and Whalers Bluff - on Saturday May 10, attracted big...
Walk wild Cape Bridgewater
The Friends of the Great South West Walk’s next Thursday walk is on May 22.
Starting at the Whites Beach car park we head in...
The first step
Works have officially begun to repair the Heywood Old School roof.
This is the Glenelg Shire Council’s first step to making the building accessible again,...
In need of a laugh?
The Comedy Festival Roadshow is almost in Portland, ready to produce plenty of giggles and chortles.
On Sunday, May 25, from 7pm, five comedians...
Generosity fast-tracks gardens plan
THE Portland Botanic Gardens is getting a large donation for its rose displays after local growers, Treloar Roses, donated about 100 roses to the...
Golf, fundraising and health checks
For the first time, Portland District Health’s Annual Charity Golf Event will be held in Heywood.
PDH is partnering with Heywood Golf Club this year...