Financial support
FARMERS across Victoria’s south-west have been offered financial support from the State Government, as they battle through one of the driest periods the region...
SharkPitch 2025 could be your big break
ANOTHER opportunity is fast approaching to be a part of the 2025 SharkPitch.
Not-for-profits and community groups across the Glenelg Shire are being called to...
Huge registrations for unique kids clothes swap
Funky Hearts Inc’s Children’s Clothing Exchange has expanded, and it’s doing better than ever.
Initially an auxiliary venture within space operating half a day, the...
Dying to know about planning for death
FOR too long, death has been treated as a taboo topic, something to avoid, defer, or deny, however the team at Portland Funeral Services...
It’s time for a change
THE Portland Lions Club held their annual changeover in June and had plenty of guests in attendance for the changing of the guard.
In attendance...
Shire road upgrades
Glenelg Shire Council has completed resheeting works across nine rural roads, improving over 21 kilometres of key local routes as part of the Australian...
Coast Guard’s whale tale
PORTLAND’S Coast Guard found themselves face-to-face with a pod of humpback whales while responding to a boat in need of assistance late last month,...
Salvos appeal raises thousands
PORTLAND’S Salvation Army has once again been blown away by the generosity shown by the local community, after they raised more than $11,000 to...
Huge local line up for NAIDOC Week
THERE are plenty of events on offer this year in Portland, Heywood and surrounds to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of...
Seeing gold
HEYWOOD and District Secondary College are seeing gold, which has come well earned.
After seven years of dedication and commitment from students, staff, families,...
A great start for winter drive
ONLY three days in and the Salvos Winter Drive has already received 73 items including coats, crochet blankets and beanies.
This is the fourth consecutive...
New smelter manager sees bright future
PORTLAND Aluminium’s new operations manager Werner van Schalkwyk has had a busy few months after taking on the role, but he’s already looking into...
Teacher stole meds
A former Monivae College teacher appeared in Hamilton Magistrates Court, on September 3 pleading guilty to a theft charge.
Benjamin White, the former teaching...
