Good times for traders
RETAIL trade across Portland has reached impressive heights this holiday season, after almost two years of restrictions putting pressure on the industry.
Tourists have flocked...
From Portland to Pipeline
FORMER Portlander Liam O’Brien is ready to surf the world stage, after earlier this month qualifying for the 2022 World Surf League Championship Tour.
Qualifying...
Pool issue remains stagnant
HEYWOOD residents will be waiting until the new year to enjoy the town’s pool, after a “mass shortage” of lifeguards has left the facility...
An eye for detail
ASK Sudhir Chhetri how architecture helps his art, and you get a response born of experience.
“In architecture you see the details and that might...
Police station fiasco nears end
THE saga of the Dartmoor police station has moved another step closer to some sort of resolution.
Glenelg Shire Council has applied to buy 398...
Probus celebrates 30 years
THE Probus Club of Portland celebrated its 30th anniversary on Tuesday, December 14 marking the occasion with a lunch at the RSL Memorial Bowling...
Carnival back in action
THE Portland Foreshore Family Carnival is back again this festive season, with rides up and running from December 26.
Run by TPA Shows, the carnival...
A steel backbone to the arts
AS work continues on the new fence destined for a prominent Portland laneway, a major supporter of the project has praised the participants.
Julia Street...
Christmas window display winners announced
AFTER weeks of bringing a touch of colour and twinkle to the Glenelg Shire, the winners of the 2021 Light Up Glenelg Retail Window...
Annie celebrates Christmas at home
AFTER a tumultuous year in and out of hospital, one Portland youngster will be spending her first holiday of the year at home.
Three-year-old Annie...
Kola deaths – 253 charges
A LANDOWNER and two companies have been charged over the deaths of dozens of koalas at Cape Bridgewater.
The Office of the Conservation Regulator, part...
Marathon for a cause
AFTER months of preparation, Heywood’s Nicola Handreck has completed the Melbourne Marathon in memory of much-loved South West resident Narla Saunders.
Narla passed away earlier...
Upwelling window display competition winner
And the Upwelling Window Display Competition winner is… KnS Precious Products.
With a score of 27/30, store owner Karren Wright was awarded the winning...
