Neighbourhood House saving the community
PORTLAND’S new Neighbourhood House service has started on a good foot, helping locals get access to an enormous amount of money through the Government’s Power Saver Bonus.
Hundreds gather to celebrate 150 years
PORTLAND North Primary School celebrated it birthday on the weekend in style with a few trips down memory lane, and a Saturday fete involving pony rides, jumping castles, history displays and lots of music.
New kindergarten officially underway
SECTIONS of a new kindergarten under construction in South Portland arrived under escort late last week.
Enhancing aged care
THE Leisure and Lifestyle team at Heywood Rural Health (HRH) ae determined to create a quality lifestyle for hospital residents.
Great white on the beach
A WASHED-UP great white shark carcass at Cape Bridgewater has caused a buzz amongst locals this week.
Supporting local cancer patients
A ‘Girls Day In’ cancer fundraiser in Portland has thrown the doors open to the men as well, to help purchase a new treatment machine for Portland District Health.
All smiles at the Kyeema Spring Sale
THANKS to the support of the community, it was another great Spring Sale at Kyeema Support Services.
An agricultural adventure for student
TO dig into the topic of agriculture, Heywood and District Secondary College (HDSC) student Jacob Sanderson attended the three-day program Defying the Drift.
Narrawong Store renovations close to completion
PEOPLE driving through Narrawong on the Princes Highway may have seen a fair bit of activity happening on site at the semi-renovated old Narrawong Store.
The ‘Reverse Advent Calendar’
STUDENTS at Bayview College have created a ‘Reverse Advent Calendar’ basket for parents, staff, and students to donate goods for those in need.
Second time’s a charm
PORTLAND automotive apprentice Steven Mills was named Trade Apprentice of the Year at South West TAFE’s annual Trades Awards night last Thursday.
Breaking the stigma in Heywood
THE annual Men’s Shed and Black Dog Institute event is back this Saturday, October 14.
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...
