Time for the Heywood Tractor Trek
THIS Saturday and Sunday marks an unusual event that brings together an appreciation of mechanical equipment, history and agriculture – the Heywood Tractor Trek.
High tea and artworks
CAKES, slice, champagne and hot drinks were all served at the high tea on Sunday, held at the Alexandra Park building, and hosted by the Rotary Club of Portland and Cycling Without Age.
Heywood Lions Auction a huge hit this year
EVERY year the Heywood Lions Club holds a vast auction that never fails to delight bargain hunters.
Music and laughter the family superglue
A MARRIAGE of 60 years is still a newsworthy milestone, but for Portland’s Phyllis and Cyril Cram the decades have flown by.
Women making their mark
MARGARET Thatcher’s famous words are being strongly replicated at Australian Bluegum Plantations (ABP) where some of the most highly valued employees are women, including many young achievers who “just get on with the job”.
Be ready to mingle with Squizzy and co.
SQUIZZY Taylor and assorted other scoundrels will feature in an unusual theatre experience to be in staged in Portland next month.
Good Friday collections
PORTLAND and district residents can keep an eye out their windows for emergency service volunteers who will be roaming the streets on Good Friday.
Sun, travel, and grape picking
THE season for grape picking is underway, attracting a mix of local residents and back packers to the Cobboboonee.
A ‘phenomenal’ walk in our backyard
ON their 13th day of taking on the Great South West Walk (GSWW), a group of 13 hikers stopped and took a breather high above Murrells Beach.
Callout for first-aid heroes
IT is no exaggeration to call volunteers with St John Ambulance community heroes.
Beats Cycle for Hope raises $3000
SUNDAY was a sunny and active day for Rotary Club of Portland’s annual Beats Cycle for Hope.
First time bitten as snake catcher
NOW is a busy time for snake relocation and people are advised to avoid approaching them.
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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