A summer sizzler
Portland businesses say they have enjoyed one of the busiest summers since the Covid years.
Some fantastic weather and huge numbers of tourists have boosted...
Mourning, survival and strength
Hundreds of people turned up at the Portland foreshore on January 26 for the Gunditjmara-led Celebrate Gunditj Survival Day event acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres...
Up to five suspects in crimes
Portland police are appealing for the public’s assistance with information regarding an attempted break-in and property damage that occurred between January 18 and 20,...
ALP endorses candidate
The Australian Labor Party’s Fiona Mackenzie was last week officially endorsed as the party’s candidate for Federal seat of Wannon.
Born in Tasmania and raised...
The region’s biggest agricultural show is almost here
The 107th Tyrendarra Agricultural Show is almost here, with planning complete for another fabulous event on Saturday February 8.
Show president Anne Burley said a...
Walking for a cause
Continuing the journey to raise funds to help people with cancer, Michelle Romein and her family and friends will once again host Michelle’s Walk...
Young theatre lovers learn experimental performance
Portland Arts Centre’s two-day youth workshop Theatrepalooza was well attended by enthusiastic amateur actors during the school holidays.
A group of 12 to 25-year-olds participated...
Community rallies for the environment
A significant environmental conference will be hosted in Portland on Saturday February 1.
Southwest Environment Alliance is behind the Our Community, Our Environment Conference, that...
Spotlight on Heywood heroes
The annual Heywood Citizen of the Year Awards was held on Sunday January 26, where the town heroes of 2025 were named.
Promoting Heywood and...
Chance to walk Discovery Bay
On Monday February 3 the Friends of the Great South West Walk recreational walking group will take on Discovery Bay with a 20km walk...
What’s on
Probus
Active Retirees, looking for fun & friendship. Portland Men's Probus Club meet 10am, second Tuesday every month at Hanlon Park clubrooms. Enquiries: John Fisher...
Boost for local organisations
LOCAL groups received a financial boost heading into 2025 after Community Bank Heywood and District distributed $56,900 between 15 organisations.
The community sponsorship has provided...
Heritage Festival reveals, celebrates and uncovers
THE Australian Heritage Festival will see five unique events hosted throughout the Glenelg Shire as part of the wider festival.
Glenelg Shire Council is hosting...
