Bayview College celebrates 140 years
BAYVIEW College is celebrating 140 years in the Portland this week by inviting the community along for a special service, afternoon tea and tour of the school building.
Free rehabilitation class for This Girl Can week
A group of keen women were delighted to attend a free exercise rehabilitation class on Tuesday morning as part of This Girl Can week.
Heywood Tractor Trek takes off
At 10:00 hours on Saturday 14th April a convoy of old model and heritage tractors began leaving Heywood for a two day, one hundred kilometre trek through some of the region’s most scenic parts.
Portland student speaks at Melbourne special Anzac service
TODAY 13-year-old Ajay Sonti will deliver a five-minute speech at the Melbourne Legacy’s 92nd Annual Anzac Commemoration for Students, taking place at the Shrine of Remembrance.
Helipad petition attracting interest
THE petition calling for the Portland District Health helipad to be reopened is attracting considerable interest within the community, however the Member for South-West Coast Roma Britnell is urging more Portlanders to get behind the push.
Anzac Day to honour local war hero
A RARITY in Portland’s Anzac Day history, a local war hero will be honoured in two special tributes.
Time for the Heywood Tractor Trek
THIS Saturday and Sunday marks an unusual event that brings together an appreciation of mechanical equipment, history and agriculture – the Heywood Tractor Trek.
High tea and artworks
CAKES, slice, champagne and hot drinks were all served at the high tea on Sunday, held at the Alexandra Park building, and hosted by the Rotary Club of Portland and Cycling Without Age.
Heywood Lions Auction a huge hit this year
EVERY year the Heywood Lions Club holds a vast auction that never fails to delight bargain hunters.
Music and laughter the family superglue
A MARRIAGE of 60 years is still a newsworthy milestone, but for Portland’s Phyllis and Cyril Cram the decades have flown by.
Women making their mark
MARGARET Thatcher’s famous words are being strongly replicated at Australian Bluegum Plantations (ABP) where some of the most highly valued employees are women, including many young achievers who “just get on with the job”.
Be ready to mingle with Squizzy and co.
SQUIZZY Taylor and assorted other scoundrels will feature in an unusual theatre experience to be in staged in Portland next month.
What’s on in the district
Fawthrop Walking Group
The group meets at Hood Street Carpark Wednesdays at 9am. Finish with a cuppa and a chat - $3. Contact Colleen on...
