Acclaimed author in the region
ONE of Australia’s acclaimed non-fiction writers, Peter FitzSimons AM, is coming to Hamilton on Tuesday 18 November for an evening of history and conversation,...
Buy a burger and help a family
IF every there was a time to eat a Maccas burger - it is now.
For a limited time every $2 Big Mac sold equals...
Speedy search spots students
WHAT could have been a dramatic coastal search ended in relief for local State Emergency Service (SES) and Victoria Police members, following the quick...
New plan for tourism
A NEW tourism strategy is to be developed by the Glenelg Shire Council - and community input is sought.
Tourism direction, or lack of it,...
Stolen plates lead to drugs
PORTLAND police have discovered a trafficable quantity of a drug while conducting a search of a vehicle in the Heywood area, after it was...
Lexus UX big price rise
The Lexus UX range of compact SUVs has been on sale in Australia since 2019, originally as the UX 250 with the choice of...
Lincoln win at Royal
For Ian and Rae Christie, breeding Lincoln sheep is not just a job, it's both a passion that has spanned generations of the Christie...
Time to address Postie safety
PORTLANDERS are being reminded to keep an eye out for the men and women who ensure our mail gets delivered while out on the...
Sky rocketing donations
The 2025 Cruise for Charity has smashed last year’s fundraising efforts, collecting more than $16,500.
About 17 classic cars filled with Portland and District Motor...
Eyes out for little plovers
BEACH-GOERS are being reminded to keep an eye out for the beach-nesting birds, such as the threatened Hooded Plover, that are found on the...
Todd’s our top apprentice
A PORTLAND apprentice has been recognised for his hard work and impressive fabrication abilities at the recent South West TAFE’s 2025 Trades Awards ceremony,...
Bolstering disability support locally
A LOCAL provider is pushing to bolster the disability support workforce with Are-able celebrating 36 students graduating from individual support and disability courses in...
