‘Portland and Surrounds’ exhibition
Julia Street Creative Space’s “Portland and Surrounds” exhibition is open now until Thursday, March 27.
The exhibition features a variety of mediums and styles from...
Bushfire burns 2200 hectares
AFTER burning through more than 2000 hectares of Budj Bim National Park, a bushfire 10 kilometres south west of Macarthur has been brought under...
Absorbing scenes after tea towel fire
SELF-COMBUSTING tea towels have led Fire Rescue Victoria and local police to rush to the scene of a local takeaway store after they were...
Scenic adventure and culinary delight
Through the Lewis Court Fund, United Way Glenelg has provided Portland District U3A with a $2,300 grant.
The grant funded a memorable day trip for...
No breakthrough on keeping entrance tidy
The call for the entrance to Portland to be better maintained has been loud over recent months - and now the cost is up...
Call for donations to charity auction
Donations are needed for the approaching, and popular, Heywood Lions Club’s annual auction.
The auction starts 10am on Sunday, March 23, on the Heywood Recreation...
Just keeps growing
PORTLAND Dahlia and Rose Show lived up to its 56-year reputation as one of the best shows of its kind as it continues to...
Portland misses out on funding
Portland community members have demonstrated strong collaboration through their involvement with the Investing in Rural Community Futures program.
More than 50 participants attended the February...
Festival’s first life members
Ross and Coreen Barclay are the first to be awarded Heywood Wood, Wine and Roses Festival life membership.
A delighted Mrs Barclay said they “knew...
Wildlife warriors workshop
The first Wildlife Victoria volunteer training day for 2025 was held recently with Portland and district residents making the trip to Hamilton for the...
A beautiful riverside walk
The Friends of the Great South West Walk have their second Thursday walk for the year coming up on the March 20.
This walk is...
Blue Light Disco tonight
The Portland Blue Light Disco returns.
Proudly run by the Portland police and volunteers, the disco offers dancing, music, food and plenty of socialising for...
Last visit for the season
Portland has seen its last cruise ship visit for the season, welcoming Oceania Cruises' 'Insignia’ to its port on Tuesday, May 13.
It docked at...
