Reflections of a walker
I had to laugh. Andy, one of our walk leaders had unique footwear.
I had registered for the Friends of the Great South West Walk...
First free pantry to focus on hygiene
A new Little Free Pantry offering free hygiene products is now available to the Portland community, thanks to a partnership between the Salvation Army...
Three weather warnings for Portland and surrounds
PORTLANDERS are being warned to brace for intense weather conditions over the next couple of days, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) announcing three weather...
New sports equipment for students
Students in Portland Secondary College’s Re-Engagement Program have been loving their new sporting equipment.
Thanks to bingo nights and raffles, Portland Freemasons (Portland Masonic Lodge)...
Brigade now twice as quick to help
The Cape Bridgewater Fire Brigade has a newly established water source - making response times twice as quick.
And it's all thanks to the...
The tale of the giant pumpkin
ANOTHER large and much heavier pumpkin is the toast of Portland, and its name is Athena.
After receiving such a positive reaction from the community...
Garage grandeur galore
MORE than 100 car enthusiasts from across the region hit Portland’s streets as the Portland Powerhouse Car Club and Museum hosted the Around the...
‘Country’ as a canvas
JULIA Street Creative Space group members and invited Indigenous artists are collaborating in a Reconciliation Week exhibition titled 'Country' as a Canvas, exploring the...
34 years since closed doors
It’s been 34 years since CSR Wood Panels (Softwoods) closed its doors, but that doesn't stop its former employees from keeping in touch.
About 28...
Volunteer award winners
Volunteers in the Glenelg Shire were awarded this week for their significant contributions to their community.
Volunteer Recognition Receptions were held from Tuesday, May...
Big funding for Tiny Towns
LOCAL sporting groups have recently received significant funding for projects from the Regional Development Victoria Tiny Towns funds.
Tyrendarra Football Netball Club and Southern 500...
Community Debutante Balls 2025
This year's All Saints Parish School Community Debutante Ball had Bayview College and Portland Secondary College students as participants. David Stafford of Portland Studios...
More hatch than crossover
It’s been more than 18 months since we first drove the Kia EV6.
Not much has changed since then, although it will soon get...
