Planning for boom times
GLENELG Shire Council aims to be well prepared for anticipated boom times driven by renewable energy.
A sea of hands for Sorry Day
THE Dhauward-Wurrung Elderly and Community Health Service (DWECHS) has a Sea of Hands on its front lawn, put together by little hands for Sorry Day last Sunday.
Master of the seas
RETIRED ship’s captain Mike Lockwood has sea water in his veins.
Can you guess the pumpkins weight?
THERE is a considerably large pumpkin hanging around the GardenLife Nursery, and its name is Nefertiti.
Gunditjmara stories in the nation’s classrooms
IN high schools across the country, local Gunditjmara history and stories are studied through a scientific lens, in a series of textbooks set to be re-released soon.
Disaster recovery and gender equality: how it affects you and your community
HAVE you ever considered if or how environmental disasters impact women and men differently?
PDH recognises their many volunteers
AS part of National Volunteers Week, Portland District Health (PDH) held a morning tea on Wednesday to recognise their many volunteers who keep the workplace turning.
People of Portland: Jane Schmidt
JANE Schmidt never saw herself as a volunteer. Now she can’t imagine not being one.
Red Shield Appeal needs your help
THE Salvation Army Portland is urging the local community to get involved in this year’s Red Shield Appeal, which will raise vital funds to continue supporting the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in the region.
Biggest Morning Tea at Stratus Legal
STRATUS Legal Group Portland are once again doing their part supporting the Cancer Council by hosting a Biggest Morning Tea (BMT) and anyone is invited.
Quirky art stops walkers in their tracks
IF you have recently driven or walked along Victoria Pde in Portland, you might have done a double take.
$150m for rail line
THE Maroona to Portland rail line has scored $150 million in Tuesday’s federal budget, funding for upgrades that advocates say has been a long time coming.
Rep teams prepare for championships
JUNIOR South West District Netball League players have been selected for the Association Championships in Warrnambool with three teams set to represent the league.
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