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Built for the bush, tarted up for town

If you look carefully, you can just make out the Toyota Prado that lurks under the skin of the Lexus GX 550. It's more evident...

Timber game changer

RESEARCH into Portland becoming a timber manufacturing hub has grown with the Federal Government this week committing to further fund the investigations. The Green Triangle...

Regional market reports

HAMILTON CATTLE MARKET FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER Hamilton agents yarded and sold 130 cattle. The yarding consisted of 57 trade, 67 cows & 6 bulls. A larger offering...

Shed fire threatens LPG tanks

THE quick response of local firefighters has ensured a shed fire that began on the evening of Monday 20 October, which involved gas cylinders...

A successful Sunday trivia

PORTLAND community radio station 3RPC has launched a new monthly event that’s already gaining traction with locals – the Sunday Brain Buzz Trivia Afternoon. The...

Community spirit burns bright

The Heywood CFA Fire Station open day drew an incredible turnout from the community, with families and residents coming out to enjoy a full...

Coroner releases report on fatal crash

A CORONOR'S report released last week has provided new details into the tragic car crash at Bochara in May 2023, which claimed the lives...

Enhanced nbn now available

MORE than 1200 homes and businesses around Portland, are now eligible to access faster wholesale speeds than ever offered on the nbn Fixed Wireless...

Help make a history film

Seeking Help from the Community to make a GSWW History Film! The Friends GSWW Committee of Management has undertaken a project to capture the history...

Significant winds forecast

RESIDENTS of Portland and surrounding regions are being warned to prepare for potentially damaging and destructive winds developing on the morning of Wednesday 22...

Learn about seaweed use in farming

THE group behind the proposed seaweed production facility in Portland that aims to help lower methane emissions from the livestock industry, Immersion Group, are...

Hold onto your hats, the Branxholme Rodeo is back

THE small town of Branxholme is gearing up for their 12th annual Rodeo tomorrow night, set to welcome some of the country’s best cowboys...