Families battle for help
WHILE fatal drug overdoses have reached a decade-long high across Victoria according to new data from the Coroners Court of Victoria, with a quarter...
Art mystery arrives
DO you know these three well-known Australians?
This 1982 painting by Martin Shaw is an iconic Australian piece which is called ‘Three Well-Known Australians’ and...
When books walk the halls
There were plenty of group-co-ordinated costumes to see at Bayview College as students and teachers dressed up for Book Week, Saturday, August 16 to...
Cruising toward $10k goal
COMBINING a love of classic cars with community support for local healthcare, the Portland District Motor Enthusiasts Club is gearing up for its third...
Science sparks fun and friendly rivalry
Heywood and District Secondary College's annual Science Games Day was a huge success, bringing together schools from across the district for a day of...
Kia confidently into mainstream
Kia continues its journey into full vehicle electrification with the introduction of the EV5 mid-size SUV with sharp looks, state-of-the-art automotive technology and prices...
Surveys, studies into local offshore wind
ONE project that will be looking closely at the Victorian Transmission Plan’s proposed upgrades to our region’s transmission lines is the Spinifex Offshore Wind...
Nemesis takes the spotlight in show
Next week Portland Secondary College students will take audiences on a comedic journey through Greek mythology with their upcoming production, ‘Don't Dis Nemesis’.
The...
Drag Show Extravaganza raises $11,000
A STAGGERING $11,000 was raised for the Mending Minds charity by the the Royal Hotel Drag Show Extravaganza on Saturday August 9.
The Royal...
Loreto Legacy celebrated at Bayview
Three metre high mannequins, a centuries old orrery and 150 years of history came together this month as Bayview College hosted the Loreto 150...
A walk in the bush
Come and discover bushwalking with the Friends of the Great South West Walk.
It sounds so easy, but often if you have no experience or...
Hamilton market reports
HAMILTON CATTLE MARKET
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
Combined agents yarded a total of 45 cattle, made up of 35 cows, six bulls and four bullocks.
Best beef cows...
3 Bays heats up
THE 3 Bays Running Festival was a huge success across the weekend, with runners taking on some warm conditions for the annual event. Observer...
