Poly tunnels boost food security
There is a significant boost to local vegetable production at the Portland Community Garden thanks to the two new poly tunnels installed.
This initiative was...
Don’t use Fido for your password
In our increasingly digital lives, the struggle to remember numerous online passwords is real.
Shockingly, many Australians are turning to something seemingly innocent –...
Wet, windy and high tides
A WET and wild start to the final week of May greeted Portland following months of dry weather to start 2025, with a trio...
Country as a Canvas launches
The 'Country' as a Canvas exhibition is open now at Julia Street Creative Space. Group members and invited IUndigenous artists have collaborated in a...
Proposed Renewable Energy Zone for region
AN approximately 100km long area stretching from Darlington in the east to Branxholme in the west and spanning through several of our region’s local...
Young musos produce four songs
A songwriting workshop has brought out the young talent of the Glenelg Shire who have collectively written and produced four original songs.
The Glenelg Shire...
Long-term seed supply secured
Just a few kilometres north of Heywood, Australian Bluegum Plantations has opened a dedicated seed orchard at Unima.
Its purpose is to secure long-term seed...
Reflections of a walker
I had to laugh. Andy, one of our walk leaders had unique footwear.
I had registered for the Friends of the Great South West Walk...
First free pantry to focus on hygiene
A new Little Free Pantry offering free hygiene products is now available to the Portland community, thanks to a partnership between the Salvation Army...
Three weather warnings for Portland and surrounds
PORTLANDERS are being warned to brace for intense weather conditions over the next couple of days, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) announcing three weather...
New sports equipment for students
Students in Portland Secondary College’s Re-Engagement Program have been loving their new sporting equipment.
Thanks to bingo nights and raffles, Portland Freemasons (Portland Masonic Lodge)...
Brigade now twice as quick to help
The Cape Bridgewater Fire Brigade has a newly established water source - making response times twice as quick.
And it's all thanks to the...
Huge local line up for NAIDOC Week
THERE are plenty of events on offer this year in Portland, Heywood and surrounds to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of...
