Recalling the MV Portland dispute
SOUTH West Trades and Labour Council’s annual William McLean Memorial Dinner saw a diverse range of union members and representatives gather in Portland to...
Regional market reports
HAMILTON CATTLE MARKET
FRIDAY, 3 OCTOBER
LANYONS
Steers; J Gordon, Hamilton, Swamp Buffalo, 307kg, 386c/kg, $1186.
Heifers; J Gordon, Hamilton, Swamp Buffalo X, 440kg, 350c/kg, $1540.
CAPITAL LIVESTOCK
NIL
ELDERS
Bulls: DC...
Get hooked on Gone Fishing Day
FISHING lovers and those looking to reel in a new hobby will have the chance to get involved in the fun as part of...
Community input sought on Council financial plan
GLENELG Shire Council’s Draft Long Term Financial Plan is now needing community input.
The 10-year plan outlines how Council will manage its financial resources to...
Photo competition closes soon
ENTRIES are still open for regional forestry company OneFortyOne's annual photography competition, which has returned for another year.
The competition has been designed to inspire...
Insurers to return to Casterton
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) and its members are returning to Casterton to meet with insurance customers affected by the storm and hail...
What’s On Oct 10
Assets Real Estate Portland & Heywood
Breast Cancer Awareness Month sausage sizzle. Friday 10 October from 11.30am to 2pm in front of the Portland office....
Three spots open to shape Portland’s waterfront vision
Want to have a say about developments on the Portland foreshore?
Three people to join a Project Reference Group for the Portland Foreshore Multipurpose Facility...
2025 sees $54,220 raised
An incredible $54,220 was raised at the 2025 SharkPitch, which has made a return to being an in-person crowdfunding event.
There were tears, cheers and...
Study into potential seaweed production
A POTENTIAL seaweed production facility in Portland could be one important step towards reducing methane emissions across Australia’s dairy industry and diversifying Portland’s economy,...
Tours to teach about water treatment
WANNON Water are inviting local residents to join them on two, hour-long tours of Portland’s water treatment plant and learn about the behind the...
Learn about water project
RESIDENTS of Portland and Heywood will soon have the opportunity to hear more about plans to improve the water quality in their towns, with...
What’s on in the district
Dartmoor meeting
Dartmoor and District Public Hall and Recreation Reserve Committee will hold a meeting at Dartmoor Hall on Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 7pm....
