Shining a light on out young military
FRIDAY April 25 marks Anzac Day, a significant and sombre date for people across Australia and New Zealand to reflect, recognise and honour those...
New clubrooms and canteen thanks to Sharkpitch
Portland BMX Club are celebrating the completion of their new clubrooms and canteen, all thanks to their participation in the 2023 SharkPitch.
Driven by the...
New boss for region’s water managers
WARRNAMBOOL man Steven Waterhouse will become Wannon Water’s new managing director.
Current managing director Andrew Jeffers advised the water board last year that he would...
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...
Anzac Day in Heywood
THE Heywood Anzac Day service will commence at 10am on Friday, April 25..
This year will mark the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, as...
Myers farm on the market
Local philanthropist and barrister Allan Myers, AC, KC and his family have recently put one of their properties on the market. The farm, Condah...
Classics donation helps kitchen
ANOTHER successful Classics by the Bay show and shine has provided important funding to a local organisation once again, with a $2000 donation being...
Students enjoy chess tournament
The region's students put their strategic skills to the test at the Chess Australia regional tournament recently hosted at Bayview College.
The tournament saw 37...
Spotlight on issues at forum
With just weeks remaining in the Federal Election campaign, voters in the electorate of Wannon have identified their top concerns, and the results reveal...
Nine contest Wannon
THE Federal Election looms ever closer, as the final list and ballot order of Wannon’s Federal Election candidates for the upcoming May 3 election...
Widow urges return of husband’s urn
LOCAL police are working to reunite a grieving widow holidaying in Portland with an urn containing the ashes of her late husband, that she...
Huge effort for Good Friday Appeal
VOLUNTEERS and a generous community combined to raise more than $50,000 across the Portland, Heywood and Narrawong areas for the Good Friday Appeal supporting...
District raises $50,000 on Good Friday
PORTLAND has once again proved the generosity of local residents knows no bounds, the town digging deep to raise more than $30,000 for The...
