Manna gum project branches out
IN just a few weeks, the Southwest Environment Alliance’s (SEA) 'Mannas from Heaven' initiative has sprouted from the seed of an idea into a...
CFA open day a blast
PORTLAND'S CFA fire brigade held their open day on Sunday 19 October, with local families making the most of the opportunity to get hands-on...
Old time wood days just around the corner
The much-loved Old Time Wood Days will reach its 30-year event milestone next month, and it's bringing back everyone's favourites.
10am to 5pm Saturday 8,...
Portland welcomes back the Tri State Games
IN just two weeks, Portland will proudly host the Tri State Games, welcoming 253 athletes and approximately 150 support staff from Victoria, South Australia,...
Proudly 175 and open to the public
One of Portland’s most iconic buildings is celebrating 175 years standing, and the public is invited to take a look inside.
The Portland Customs House...
Take regional priorities to Parliament
GLENELG Shire Council leaders joined their southwest counterparts in Melbourne to advocate for urgent regional priorities, including drought relief, road upgrades, tourism investment and...
GrainCorp workers strike
GRAINCORP workers at sites in Portland and Geelong have stopped work in a 24-hour strike as part of industrial action taken as they negotiate...
Wild conditions impact firefight
A BUSHFIRE at Mount Richmond, northwest of Portland, has now been contained, with Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) crews faced with strong winds, flooded...
Built for the bush, tarted up for town
If you look carefully, you can just make out the Toyota Prado that lurks under the skin of the Lexus GX 550.
It's more evident...
Timber game changer
RESEARCH into Portland becoming a timber manufacturing hub has grown with the Federal Government this week committing to further fund the investigations.
The Green Triangle...
Regional market reports
HAMILTON CATTLE MARKET
FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER
Hamilton agents yarded and sold 130 cattle. The yarding consisted of 57 trade, 67 cows & 6 bulls.
A larger offering...
Shed fire threatens LPG tanks
THE quick response of local firefighters has ensured a shed fire that began on the evening of Monday 20 October, which involved gas cylinders...
Youth sailors take next step in Geelong
THE Portland Youth Sailing Squad recently travelled to Geelong to take their sailing to the next level, joining one of the strongest International Cadet...
