$10,000 fine follows waste fire
A FIRE in Portland’s Fitzgerald Street in late 2025 has seen a Horsham-based company slapped with a $10,000 fine from Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority...
Beyond Bitumen rallies through Portland
AFTER more than a decade of unforgettable adventures across New South Wales, the Beyond Bitumen rally is returning to Victoria for its second year...
House destroyed by fire
A HOUSE in Heywood’s Hunter Street has been destroyed by a fire that remains under investigation, after emergency services responded to the scene and...
Modern twist on Masters
ARTISTS have channelled their inner masters as part of the Argyle Gallery’s summer challenge at Julia Street Creative Space, reworking the pieces of some...
New leaders at Portland RSL
PORTLAND RSL Sub-Branch’s new committee will look to strengthen the future of the local branch as well as continue their support of the region’s...
Stunning cape to cape walk
ON Monday 2 March, the Friends of the Great South West Walk will be walking 20km from Bridgewater Café to the Cape Nelson Lighthouse.
It’s...
Smelter leader search
PORTLAND Aluminium and Alcoa Australia are on the hunt for a new Smelter Plant Manager after former manager Werner Van Schalkwyk left the position...
Cottage windows smashed
PORTLAND police and crime scene services are investigating an act of vandalism in Portland’s Botanic Gardens that saw a number of windows smashed in...
All roads lead to Heywood for festival
WITH Heywood’s Wood, Wine and Roses Festival on this weekend, organisers have been busy getting everything ready for the event on Saturday 28...
Film star shines at Classics by the Bay
PORTLAND’S annual Classics by the Bay show and shine has once again put beaming smiles on the faces of motoring enthusiasts from near and...
Blood bank calls
ONE in three Australians will need blood or blood products in their lifetime, but it has been 20 years since a blood donation centre...
Cruise North America
Take in historic cities and rugged shores with Viking’s 15-day Canada and East Coast Explorer voyage from Toronto, Ontario to Fort Lauderdale, Florida or...
High flying NBL1 action
PORTLAND basketball stadium hosted a high-flying exhibition of basketball talent earlier this month, with the Mount Gambier Pioneers and Geelong United NBL1 men's sides...
