Glenelg Shire takes action against gender-based violence
FRIDAY morning, the Portland community was invited to walk against gender-based violence to kick of the 16 Days of Activism.
The art of holding your breath
SUZY Malseed is what you would call an enthusiast.
Reverse advent calendars
SALVATION Army Portland invites the community to help out families in need at this time of year.
Christmas Toy Run celebrates 30 years
EVERY year for the past 30 years David Upton has played Santa for the people of Portland. He doesn’t arrive in town in the traditional way, wearing a jolly red suit or sitting in a sleigh drawn by reindeer, but rather, riding a Honda ST1300.
New premises for Salvos Thrift Shop
A GROUP of keen shoppers gathered outside the Salvation Army Thrift Shop doors at 1.30pm Friday, waiting for it to open for the first...
Great South West Walk turns 40
THE Friends of the Great South West Walk are this week celebrating four decades of the magnificent 260km circuit through the south-west landscape.
President Jen...
A windy but a delightful day at the Upwelling Festival
THE Upwelling Festival was a blast for the community, with something for everyone.
On Saturday morning, the festival kicked off with a well-attended free breakfast...
New manager at Seawinds Nursery
SEAWINDS Nursery has a new team member who’s jumped into the manager role.
Getting into theme for Upwelling Festival parade
LOCAL primary schools are busy preparing for the Upwelling Festival parade on Saturday.
Talking about the marine environment
DRAWING on her background in marine biology, local science teacher Bella Voulgaris will be giving a special talk during the Upwelling Festival next weekend.
Roadtripping for a cause
TEN cars rolled back into Portland on Monday afternoon, after a weekend of good memories driving all over the state to celebrate their efforts to raise $11,250 for Portland District Health’s South Ward.
CWA crafts exhibition held in Heywood
THE Country Women’s Association (CWA) Henty Group had their 57th Creative Arts Exhibition hosted by Heywood last Saturday.
Find yourself on the Walk
THE distance of 262 km can sound intimidating but our Great South West Walk can be enjoyed by everyone in so many different ways...
