Having a whale of a time
RARELY seen ‘courtship’ behaviour of three pygmy blue whales has been spotted in Discovery Bay.
Amnesty for rehab equipment
AN unusual amnesty is being offered in Portland this month.
Many attend Bayview College to celebrate 140
MANY former students, teachers and even principals attended Bayview College’s 140th celebration last Friday.
Future Leaders 2024 has launched
THE Future Leaders program for 2024 officially launched on Tuesday with 12 participants from four schools in the region.
Working together
A MEMORANDUM of Understanding (MOU) has been signed that formalises the important collaboration that has been occurring over recent years between Heywood Rural Health and Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation.
Big fish, bigger boat for Operation Barrel
PORTLAND was the epicentre of Operation Barrel over the unofficial Anzac Day long weekend as hundreds of boaters and fishers poured into the region.
Bayview College celebrates 140 years
BAYVIEW College is celebrating 140 years in the Portland this week by inviting the community along for a special service, afternoon tea and tour of the school building.
Free rehabilitation class for This Girl Can week
A group of keen women were delighted to attend a free exercise rehabilitation class on Tuesday morning as part of This Girl Can week.
Heywood Tractor Trek takes off
At 10:00 hours on Saturday 14th April a convoy of old model and heritage tractors began leaving Heywood for a two day, one hundred kilometre trek through some of the region’s most scenic parts.
Portland student speaks at Melbourne special Anzac service
TODAY 13-year-old Ajay Sonti will deliver a five-minute speech at the Melbourne Legacy’s 92nd Annual Anzac Commemoration for Students, taking place at the Shrine of Remembrance.
Helipad petition attracting interest
THE petition calling for the Portland District Health helipad to be reopened is attracting considerable interest within the community, however the Member for South-West Coast Roma Britnell is urging more Portlanders to get behind the push.
Anzac Day to honour local war hero
A RARITY in Portland’s Anzac Day history, a local war hero will be honoured in two special tributes.
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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