Homicide detectives investigate Hamilton death
HOMICIDE squad detectives are investigating after police discovered the body of a woman in a home on the Henty Highway in Hamilton on the...
Severe dry takes hold
THE dry spell hitting south-west Victoria continues to cause havoc for farmers and the communities across the region, with the south of the nation...
Workers strike for a pay rise
MULTINATIONAL company Kempe Engineering is not agreeing to its Portland employees' pleas for a pay rise, resulting in a second work stoppage since Easter.
On...
Celebration at Pastoral Museum this weekend
The Hamilton Pastoral Museum is set to roar to life this weekend, celebrating 100 years of Caterpillar machinery.
From crawlers to scrapers, graders and loaders,...
Bunnings opening nears
BUNNINGS’ arrival in Portland is closer than ever, with the Australian hardware and garden giant currently putting the finishing touches on the 5300 square...
Anzac Day 2025
WITH so many wonderful photos taken of Portland's mid-morning Anzac Day service, we couldn't contain them all in last edition's double-page picture spread.
Here...
Unlocking memories and promoting calm
SOME residents at Heywood Rural Health have experienced a new level of calm and connection thanks to a monthly Sonic Harmony Sound Relaxation program.
Supported...
Hippie call out
Have you ever dreamed of being an actor? A TV series is set to be filmed in the Portland and Hamilton area and the...
Last visit for the season
Portland has seen its last cruise ship visit for the season, welcoming Oceania Cruises' 'Insignia’ to its port on Tuesday, May 13.
It docked at...
Local performer releases first single
HEYWOOD'S Tara Laurel Joy has released her new country folk single The Monaro with RTC Records, and she couldn’t be happier with its success.
Singer,...
The outback inspires artwork
Julia Street Creative Space’s exhibition for May is called the ‘Colour of the Outback’.
From now until Sunday May 25, the Argyle Gallery will be...
Planned burns today
Planned burns will be conducted at Annya State Forest today, May 12, if weather and forest conditions permit.
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate...
Senior season done, but plenty of pride
PORTLAND Tigers’ senior footballers suffered a tough loss in a muddy slog of an elimination final against Warrnambool Blues, and while their finals dreams...
