Terrific 150th reunion
“There was just a sense of total happiness about the place for hours on end, connecting with so many people I hadn't seen for...
Heywood Rural Health shortlisted for Victorian Premier’s health service award
HEYWOOD Rural Health has been named one of three state-wide finalists in the Premier’s Small Health Service of the Year category at the 2025...
Donation to support and strengthen families
FAMILIES in the Portland district will soon have greater access to group programs aimed at building resilience, confidence and wellbeing, thanks to a new...
District market reports
HAMILTON CATTLE MARKET
FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER
PRICES
ELDERS
Bulls: Giant Rock, Nareen, Hereford, 1220kg, 420c/kg, $5124; Giant Rock, Nareen, Hereford, 1105kg, 420c/kg, $4641; Giant Rock Nareen, 1035kg, 420c/kg,...
Preparing for the great walk
Bayview College Year 10 students in the 'Horizon's program this year have been preparing to take on the Great South West Walk very soon.
Around...
GrainCorp workers strike again
UNITED Workers Union members at Portland’s GrainCorp site are taking 48-hour strike action at the port – potentially causing significant disruptions to port activities,...
Stephens re-elected for third term
NEWLY re-elected Mayor Karen Stephens says “our future is really bright” as she enters her third consecutive year as mayor of the Glenelg Shire.
All...
A national public speaking champion
In a massive achievement, Portland’s 15-year-old Ajay Sonti has returned home as the 2025 Legacy Junior Public Speaking National Champion.
After taking out the state...
Port key to drilling
EXPLORATORY drilling in the Otway Basin began this month with the Port of Portland being a key supply-base as ConocoPhillips Australia searches for a...
Eight years jail for trawler stabbing
EIGHT years in jail was the sentence handed to a Portland deckhand who stabbed a workmate on the deck of a Portland fishing trawler...
Carnival visits the region
GET ready for a weekend of family fun and excitement at the Hamilton Family Carnival, coming to the Hamilton Showground on Friday 21 November...
Local fuel prices now on line
FUEL retailers in Portland and surrounds are being commended for their compliance with new mandatory fuel price reporting laws, soon set to save Victorians...
Dunkeld to host national choir
FOR the third year running, Dunkeld will host the internationally-renowned Australian Chamber Choir, on December 5 and 12.
The concerts will feature composers through the...
