Lions raise impressive $3000 for breast cancer research
With the help of the community, Heywood Lions Club successfully raised $3000 for breast cancer research.
On Sunday, February 16, the club held an afternoon...
Warm welcome for Japanese Consul-General
IN the hopes of promoting the industrial, economical and tourism strengths on offer in the region, Member for South-West Coast Roma Britnell visited Portland...
Police flag public assistance after theft
LOCAL police are calling for information from the public as they investigate the theft of an Australian flag from Portland Historical Society’s Curator’s Cottage...
Call for volunteers
The Portland Rotary Club is calling on volunteers to join them in making a difference on Clean Up Australia Day.
Sunday, March 2, is Clean...
Stolen camping goods found in raid
PORTLAND police have recovered a number of stolen items believed to have been taken in a burglary late last year, while conducting a raid...
Cobboboonee Forest trek
Come and join the Friends of the Great South West Walk Recreational Walkers as we spend time in the beautiful Cobboboonee Forest on Monday...
Narrawong home destroyed in blaze
THE cause of a fire that destroyed a home in Narrawong remains under investigation, after local firefighting units attended the blaze which occurred on...
Festival parade colour
The street parade for the Wood, Wine and Roses Festival was colourful, busy and a hit with the crowd.
Relay stage is set
THE stage is set for Portland and District’s 2025 Relay For Life with the fundraiser for the Cancer Council taking place on Saturday March...
The heat can’t stop the fun at the Wood Wine and Roses
Despite hot weather on Saturday February 22, this year’s Heywood Wood, Wine and Roses Festival was another terrific day of entertainment.
According to the Bureau...
End for wind farm
ENERGY company Pacific Blue have announced it plans to decommission one of the first commercially developed wind farms in Australia - Codrington Wind Farm.
The...
Shark nips man at Nuns Beach
A PORTLAND man in his 40s has been treated at Portland hospital for a shark bite to his calf that reportedly occurred as he...
Gala Concert to host world premiere
The Hamilton Symphony Orchestra (HSO) is gearing up for a special concert on Sunday 14 September, featuring a world premiere of a new composition...
