Supported walk thriving in 30th year
NOW celebrating its 30th year, the Friends of the Great South West Walk’s supported walk continues to draw in experienced hikers and casual walkers...
Sculpture trail on display
IF you’re walking around Portland’s CBD you might have noticed some exciting new inclusions in shopfront windows.
The TRAILS Sculpture Prize has been announced with...
Bakehouse rises to the top
WHILE it comes as no surprise to the local Portland residents who line up each weekend to enjoy their wares, Percy Street sourdough bakery...
Coffee makes all the difference
Mission to Seafarers Portland has received a $1500 grant allowing the installation of a new automatic coffee machine at its port side centre.
The funding,...
Stolen Portland cars linked to south-west burglaries
A SPREE of incidents believed to include the theft of a car in Portland North has seen businesses across south west Victoria targeted by...
Seaview House gets a fresh cut
Lawn maintenance at Seaview House is being improved thanks to funding from United Way Glenelg’s Lewis Court Fund.
The Rotary Club of Portland has...
Drivers ready to roll for Tractor Trek
ONE of Heywood’s treasured community events, the Heywood Tractor Trek, is back in action on Saturday April 12 and Sunday April 13.
The trek travels...
A magnificent river walk
On Monday April 7, the Monday Walkers will be hiking 19.4 km along the Bocara / Glenelg River, from Moleside Camp to Battersbys Camp.
It’s...
Men’s Shed hosts health forum
MEN and women from across the district arrived in Heywood last week to participate in a health forum with a great line-up of speakers.
Heywood...
Man dies in crash
A fatal, single-car crash just north of Portland saw the sole occupant of a vehicle die after their car collided with a tree.
The...
Portland Bunnings construction pushes ahead
CONSTRUCTION on Portland’s upcoming Bunnings store continues to steam ahead, with the store expected to open in the middle of this year.
Excavators, scissor...
‘The Muse’ exhibition opens
Colourful, wondrous and bold artwork is gracing the walls of the Portland Arts Centre.
Portland artist Amba Melis launched her exhibition ‘The Muse’ last week,...
Celebration at Pastoral Museum this weekend
The Hamilton Pastoral Museum is set to roar to life this weekend, celebrating 100 years of Caterpillar machinery.
From crawlers to scrapers, graders and loaders,...
