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...
A big bag of free books
PORTLAND districts prep students are receiving bags of free books to spark a love of reading and learning, with the initiative supported by the...
Local represents Victoria at National Champs
Local Jacob Sanderson recently competed at the 2025 National Shearing and Wool Handling Championships, heading to Jamestown in South Australia to test himself against...
Join the cycle: The journey of your 10-cent containers
EVER wondered what happens to your drink cans, bottles and cartons after you return them for a 10-cent refund through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme...
Let your Christmas tree tell a story
THE festive spirit will shine bright as St John’s Lutheran Primary School hosts its third annual Christmas Tree Exhibition, celebrating ‘The Reason for the...
Operation SoHo protects coastal birds
VICTORIAN beach-goers are being reminded to keep an eye out for the beach-nesting birds with whom they share the coastline, such as the threatened...
Police forum seeks community insight
LOCAL residents are being invited to take part in a two-way conversation in Portland with local police about their concerns, priorities and the issues...
National Indigenous research centre to meet on Gunditjmara Country
INDIGENOUS representatives, researchers and industry leaders will gather in Portland this week for the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and...
Click and Collect in Dartmoor
Glenelg Libraries has announced the expansion of its Click and Collect service to Dartmoor, giving residents greater flexibility and access to library items whenever...
Training leads to special recognition
HEYWOOD Rural Health representatives will be at Admiralty House this week in Sydney to meet the Governor-General, Her Excellency Sam Mostyn AC and Maggie...
A tail-wagging spectacle
PORTLAND and District Kennel Club hosted the annual Dog Show held on the Heywood Recreation Reserve on Friday 7, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9...
Board members needed
Heywood Rural Health are seeking applications for part-time board director positions.
Applications close at midnight Sunday 23 November, and the positions will commence on 1...
Newton signs with Essendon
It is very rare that a footballer gets nabbed from the local region to play VFL footy, but that is exactly what happened with...
