Bunnings to go ahead
THE Bunnings store planned for Portland’s outskirts has received the all-clear to proceed, but there is no timeline yet.
Now you know they’re coming
THE conductor getting off the tram to warn traffic it is coming is now a thing of the past, thanks to the flow-on from the winding up of Portland WorkSkills – and there’s more to come.
Another medal for the collection
IT was another great climb for crisis response dog Ember, racing from the bottom to the top of Melbourne’s Crown Metropol in 7.7 minutes.
Art with a young face
THE new exhibition in the Argyle Gallery at Julia Street Creative Space features among other things, children’s book illustrations – and there could hardly be a more appropriate work of art to greet viewers as they walk in.
Netting notice nears
A VICTORIAN Fisheries Authority proposal that would see all netting and long-line fishing banned in Portland Bay has been opened up for public comment, as an experienced local commercial fisherman has voiced concerns about some parts of the plan.
The op shop needs taking over
THE Heywood Op Shop has been run by Heywood Uniting Church for the past 30 years, but that may be about to change.
Push to use Old School again
THE Old School building has been a Heywood icon – but what to do with it?
A French themed menu for one night only
TOMORROW night, and for one night only, Edwards Waterfront Restaurant & Café will be serving French cuisine, provided by its two apprentice chefs.
Big numbers from SharkPitch
IT was a great night for SharkPitchers earlier this week, who through their advocating, managed to raise (so far) a total of $58,687.
Mobile service outage
THERE will be major mobile phone outages in the Portland North area next week as Telstra upgrades the School Rd base station to be able to handle 5G services.
Thespian time
THE plays have been entered, the selection process is underway, and now all that’s needed are some actors.
Grand opening for MyPlace
PORTLAND’S newest supported disability accommodation seems to have been a fair while coming, but it was officially opened in style on Thursday.
Teen takes over local business
One daring 17-year-old Portlander has taken on her own business, and so far so it's been smooth sailing.
Taya Allen is just 17 and already...
