ATAR results are in and so are the local duces
YEAR 12 students were racing to their computers Monday morning with only one focus in mind, their Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks (ATAR).
Cape Winds blows into region
THE first public steps were taken last week for one of the three offshore wind farms planned for our region.
34 and still young
WITH membership coming only from people who were in the city for its 100 year anniversary in 1934, Portland’s 34 Club seemed fated to run out of numbers.
The battle begins again
THE first shots have been fired in the renewed fight over an abalone farm on Dutton Way – and it seems certain that the main stage will shift to Portland to find out the controversial project’s fate.
Toys galore as run a success
PLENTY of motorbikes and even more people were out on the road between Heywood and Portland on Saturday as part of an annual institution.
Dog trainers skill up in Portland
THE Portland Dog Obedience Club (PDOC) recently brought in a highly respected dog trainer to help the club to be able to help people with challenging dogs.
Huge boost to community groups as WorkSkills wound up
LOCAL community groups and schools have shared in a bonanza of more than $1.5 million, following the winding up of Portland WorkSkills.
Joey bumps up to a cub
A YOUNG Portland scout has found his persistent efforts in the community worth it, as he is the first to earn the cub scout award since 2018.
Bunnings is coming
BUNNINGS has won approval for its proposed Portland store, but not before some impassioned pleas from some of its new neighbours objecting to it.
Four more years of Britnell as Labor loses big in Portland
LIBERAL MP Roma Britnell has been re-elected into the Victorian Parliament for the South-West Coast with an emphatic turnout in her favour at the polls, though her party did not share in her victory.
Paint work a message of unity
PEOPLE entering Portland this week might have noticed that the new entrance sign welcoming visitors to the city has a new look.
Encouraging plans for a Heywood community garden
THERE was a homegrown spread of food at Heywood District and Secondary College last Tuesday, with the aim to capture locals’ attention with a green idea.
Heywood Golf Club – Results
THE Heywood Golf Club held men’s and women’s stroke events last Saturday and the men’s winner and November monthly medal winner was Peter Keiler...
