Old toilets smashed to the ground
The demolition of the Henty Street amenities block got underway on Thursday June 19.
The old toilet and shower block will being demolished to make...
Coles court date nears
PORTLANDERS should soon have an indication on whether the town’s proposed Coles supermarket will go ahead, as the Victorian Government’s decision to amend the...
A whale of a time
LOCAL whale lovers have flocked to Cape Nelson over the past week, peering over the cliffs in the hopes of catching the perfect shot...
An unexpected champion
Portland’s Eloise Marsh didn’t even have winning on her mind when she participated in the Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD) Victorian State Championship, and...
Final push for 2025 challenge
STUDENTS and teachers at Portland Secondary College have been pushing the limits of their generosity this month, as part of The Push-Up Challenge as...
Sanderson claims national gold
MYAMYN student of Portland's South West TAFE Jacob Sanderson has shown his skills on the national stage and taken out the gold medal at...
Breaking down safe driving
Ryda, a Road Safety Education program, came to Portland recently to teach students how to prevent distractions and drive cautiously.
The program was organised through...
Students build a community asset
Heywood and District Secondary College’s Hands On Learning team have had a busy past five months crafting wooden picnic tables for Budj Bim National...
Appeal helps hay contractor fight fine and support farmer mental health
A GoFundMe page to help a south-west Victorian hay contractor to fight a fine for moving two bales of hay across a road is...
The walk’s stunning fauna
PHOTOGRAPHERS in Portland generously share some stunning nature photographs for us all to appreciate.
One such person is Marcel Hoog-Antink, retired Parks Victoria officer,...
Helping Victorian farmers access interstate fodder
A FREE service to help bring fodder into the south west from interstate is being offered by Agriculture Victoria to ensure biosecurity risks are...
Henty Street Amenities demolition
Glenelg Shire Council have finally got the greenlight to start demolition of the Henty Street CBD Amenities, to commence Wednesday, June 18.
These works will...