Police urge south west drivers to be Roadwise
VICTORIA Police will take to the state’s roadways this holiday period in their droves as part of Operation Roadwise, cracking down on dangerous driving...
Heywood reverse vending machine moved
To all those passionate recyclers in Heywood, there is now a new home for the town’s CDS Vic reverse vending machine.
The reverse vending machine...
Masonic history unveiled
The Portland Masonic Lodge, Freemasons, has released a comprehensive historical booklet marking its 175-year milestone and offering a deep dive into the organisation's rich...
A community effort
The Portland Library has added a big festive touch to its décor for Christmas, and it’s all thanks to a few skilled hands.
Library staff...
Oceanside Pride a delight
PORTLAND’S inaugural Oceanside Pride festival proved regional cities like ours can be just as fabulous as their metropolitan counterparts, with two weeks of workshops...
Portland’s Pride a party
PORTLAND’S first-ever Oceanside Pride festival has brought our town’s LGBTQIA+ community to the forefront to start summer in style, with an evening filled with...
What’s on in the district
Dartmoor meeting
Dartmoor and District Public Hall and Recreation Reserve Committee will hold a meeting at Dartmoor Hall on Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 7pm....
The carnival returns with new rides
Everyone knows what comes after Christmas, and that’s New Year’s Eve, and it’s only a party if the carnival is in town.
The Portland Foreshore...
A busy time of year
THE run into Christmas has been busy in Portland's retail sector with owners reporting an excellent year for sales.
Business owners this week said they...
Bolstering disability support locally
A LOCAL provider is pushing to bolster the disability support workforce with Are-able celebrating 36 students graduating from individual support and disability courses in...
Jingle all the way
The 2025 Portland Community Carols on the foreshore was packed with community members enjoying songs, food and fun. Photographer Karen Hodge was busy capturing...
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
The 2025 Portland Community Carols was an absolute crowd-puller, as the foreshore was packed with picnic rugs, red pointy hats, jingle bells, oh and...
Recognition for volunteers
LOCAL volunteers across the Wannon electorate have been recognised at the Wannon Volunteer Awards ceremony at the end of November, with Federal MP Dan...
