Relay for Life and Duck Derby return to Portland
IT’S been a few years, but Relay for Life’s Duck Derby is back.
Car showcase at drag strip
TOMORROW will see dozens upon dozens of classic cars on show at the South Coast Raceway as the Portland Classic Auto Club hosts their second ever “show n’ shine.”
Historical society welcomes newcomers to cottage
THE Portland Historical Society opened the doors to its curator’s cottage in the Botanic Gardens on Thursday last week, as the town welcomed visitors from the cruise ship that docked at Portland.
Bright young minds off to university
The Portland Women’s Service Club (PWSC) has awarded its tertiary education scholarships for 2024 to Hannah Jones and Maddy Molloy, who are both starting university this year.
Sixth-month interim CEO for Portland hospital
THE PORTLAND District Health (PDH) board have appointed an interim CEO for six months, as it looks to fill the top job permanently.
A life on the air
AFTER more than two decades of wrangling radio presenters as and 30 years doing two weekly shows of her own, Portland community station 3RPC stalwart Jenny ‘JB’ Brydson has recently retired as station manager.
Study highlighting health benefits of e-bikes wins competition
A study by a Portland doctor highlighting the unexpected health benefits from riding an e-bike has won a competition at the Australian and New Zealand level.
TRAILS Sculpture Prize 2024: On the move again
IT’s a quirky idea that’s gained a lot of traction. Portland’s TRAILS Sculpture Prize is now in its fourth year. Dreamed up by Julia Street Creative Space’s Robyn McDonald and the then mayor of Portland Anita Rank in 2019 as COVID restrictions began cramping people’s lifestyles and mental wellbeing, the idea quickly gained popularity with artists and the public alike.
Charged up in Portland
PORTLAND’S new public electric vehicle charging station is up and running, with a boost in use over the busy tourist season.
New childcare and kinder on the way
MEMBER for Western Victoria Jacinta Ermacora recently toured Portland South Primary School, after it was announced as the site of a new 57 place childcare and kindergarten.
Dogs dress to impress
PORTLAND’s Ploughed Field is set to explode Saturday January 20 with dogs of all shapes and sizes, dressed in all manner of sartorial finery as the field becomes the site for the city’s inaugural Dog Dress Prom.
Big turnout for Bush Nippers
THE Surry River at Narrawong echoed with the sounds of Bush Nippers for four days last week, finishing on Saturday.
Huge effort for Good Friday Appeal
VOLUNTEERS and a generous community combined to raise more than $50,000 across the Portland, Heywood and Narrawong areas for the Good Friday Appeal supporting...
