Hard Quiz Kids champion in Portland
PORTLAND has a super quiz star in its midst and she’s a 13-year-old named Jessica Prentice.
It was February when Portland Secondary College student Jessica...
Sammy sticker honours our special visitor
Portland’s beloved elephant seal, Sammy, has been immortalised with his very own sticker, thanks to the creative talents of local artist Jo Reid. ...
Locals treated to water tour
THE intricacies of Wannon Water’s drinking and waste water processes wowed groups of local residents who experienced the site’s sights, and some aromas, as...
The community stands tall
Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation played host to a special gathering of mentors and students from the Standing Tall Program, bringing together those who inspire and...
A yarn or two told at rail workers reunion
A Corridor Railway Reunion took place at the Mac's Hotel Portland in October, bringing together many former railway workers from across the district for...
Local rider’s global career on display
A PIECE of motorsport history is helping tell the story of a boy from Victoria’s southwest who took his talents to the world’s stage,...
Orchid show impresses
THERE were plenty of delighted visitors to the Portland Orchid Show, held on Saturday 25 October and Sunday 26 October, at the Portland Angling...
Two small schools, one big celebration
On Saturday 8 November, the community is invited to gather on the Tyrendarra Recreation Reserve to celebrate a 150 year milestone of two cherished...
Free green waste disposal
IT'S time to rush to your local tip, with the disposal of green waste free for the next 10 days.
Whether it is cleaning up...
A new season and new directors
THE annual Dramatic Short Cuts has been a great opportunity for new directors to make their mark, with six original plays lined up for...
Regional market reports
HAMILTON SHEEP AND LAMB MARKET
WEDNESDAY 29 OCTOBER
At Hamilton Agents yarded 4500 sheep and lambs, a similar number compared to last week’s offering being 2000...
Lighthouse – Bridgewater Bay walk
WHY not pencil in Monday 3 November into your calendar and join us on our next recreational walk.
We’ll be walking 20km from the Cape...
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...
