Travelling Australia by trike
A hopeful adventurer on a recumbent tricycle passed through Portland recently, with a serious subject on his mind.
In November, Lenny Deacon took off from...
Hotspur hosts vintage rally
The Hotspur Recreation Reserve was abuzz with nostalgic charm this past weekend, as the annual Hotspur Vintage Rally proved to be a resounding success....
Spotlight on mental health
A COLLECTIVE group of students and staff from Are-able have been highlighting the importance of mental health with a recent workshop from the Shaka...
Charter boat takes to the sky
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a 10.5 metre Pro Marine Catamaran, which was being lifted from the Portland trawler...
Adventures in France: A student’s exchange journey
After a year abroad, Charley Thorp has returned home and settled back into life in Portland, but with a bit of French in her...
Tehan pledges $350,000 for Dartmoor
Dartmoor has been promised $350,000 to build new female changing rooms and extend existing shelter sheds at the Dartmoor Football Netball Club, if the...
Dyson commits to National Housing Plan if elected
RENTAL affordability across South West Victoria continues to nosedive according to the latest report from advocacy group Everybody’s Home, and independent candidate for Wannon...
Dig deep for Anzac Appeal
AS Anzac Day approaches, Portland’s RSL sub-branch is on the lookout for volunteers to raise funds for veterans and their families through the selling...
Training for our seafaring community
Thanks to funding from Mission to Seafarers Australia, Portland has been successful in their application to offer Seafarer specific Suicide Prevention Training.
Portland Rotary...
Local support for nuclear energy
GROWING power bills continue to be a key issue ahead of the upcoming Federal Election and the Observer’s election survey has shown that is...
Another hat in ring for Wannon
Hamilton Youth Centre founder Lee-Ann Elmes will run as a candidate for Wannon as part of the Family First party in next month’s federal...
Cash a can for kid’s hospital
While many locals are keenly cashing in cans for a little extra money in their pocket, or supporting local organisations, this Easter, you can...
Wind farm worry
LOCAL residents are alarmed at the lack of consultation regarding the proposed renewable energy zone that encompasses the small township of Branxholme and stretches...
