A “win-win” situation
IT might be a cliché, but a project that took place out Cape Nelson way on Friday certainly did merit the phrase.
“This is a...
Hospital appeal thriving after record breaking year
PORTLAND District Health’s (PDH) annual winter blanket and coat drive has received outstanding support from the community this year, with one family going above...
Rank resigns
ANITA Rank, the Glenelg Shire’s longest serving mayor has resigned from the Council, with more than a year to run before the next election.
The...
A little bit of Narrawong to take home
WHEN Narrawong resident Gerri Torpy saw the range of picturesque destination posters her friend Chris ‘Roy’ Taylor had designed for different councils throughout Victoria...
Long-time educator retires
AFTER 35 years working in education, Bolwarra Primary School principal Lee Gibbons is retiring.
Mr Gibbons has been in principal and teaching roles for 35...
More than just the music
THE Narrawong Mechanics Hall was alive with the local community, kids and adults of all ages enjoying a warm meal and some fine music...
Year 10 work experience at Keppel Prince Engineering
THREE year 10 students from Bayview College spent their week at Keppel Prince Engineering, experiencing what it’s like to be in the workforce.
The students,...
Stroke service delivered locally
THE likely outcome for someone having a stroke in the Portland area will soon improve dramatically, when a new fast response service will be...
Sorting through the Shire’s history
AGOSTINA Hawkins, Glenelg Shire Council’s collections manager, has a big job ahead of her.
She and her team are around six months into the mammoth...
Cost of living sets a hard winter for vulnerable
THE rising cost of living is being felt severely in the district, with some people losing stable housing and having to forgo meals to...
Looking for careers in food and fibre
LOCALS had the opportunity last week to learn what food and fibre career path they should walk down.
Some community members of Heywood and district...
Growing from strength to strength
IT might have started 10 years ago, and seen plenty of changes since, but the Portland Community Garden has big plans for the future.
The...
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...
