More than just the music
THE Narrawong Mechanics Hall was alive with the local community, kids and adults of all ages enjoying a warm meal and some fine music...
Year 10 work experience at Keppel Prince Engineering
THREE year 10 students from Bayview College spent their week at Keppel Prince Engineering, experiencing what it’s like to be in the workforce.
The students,...
Stroke service delivered locally
THE likely outcome for someone having a stroke in the Portland area will soon improve dramatically, when a new fast response service will be...
Sorting through the Shire’s history
AGOSTINA Hawkins, Glenelg Shire Council’s collections manager, has a big job ahead of her.
She and her team are around six months into the mammoth...
Cost of living sets a hard winter for vulnerable
THE rising cost of living is being felt severely in the district, with some people losing stable housing and having to forgo meals to...
Looking for careers in food and fibre
LOCALS had the opportunity last week to learn what food and fibre career path they should walk down.
Some community members of Heywood and district...
Growing from strength to strength
IT might have started 10 years ago, and seen plenty of changes since, but the Portland Community Garden has big plans for the future.
The...
Plenty to do for school holidays
THERE are some terrific activities planned for the next two weeks of school holidays with Bolwarra the base for some ‘big’ plans, and Glenelg...
Three peas in an artist’s pod
THE Casterton Kelpie Association’s art show this year was even more sensational than usual when three members of the same family took out top...
Local swim instructor is the best in state
LOCAL swimming instructor Wanda Grime has achieved has been named the best in Victoria.
Ms Grime was nominated by the general public for the AUSTSWIM...
Ralph the Rock Rattler
MEET Portland Foreshore’s newest art installation Ralph the Rock Rattler.
The snake is a collaborative project led by the local community, put together with rocks...
Local delight as tourists flock to region
IT might have a new name, but the June long weekend has again proven to be a good money spinner for Portland and district...
Anzac Day role for Young Portlander
PORTLAND’S 14-year-old Ajay Sonti has been specially selected to read at the Melbourne Anzac Day RSL Dawn Service at the Shrine of Remembrance.
Ajay is...
