Big fines for invading seal’s space
The return of one of Portland’s most iconic visitors, a Southern elephant seal affectionately known as ‘Sammy’, has led to a number of infringement...
Thought about story writing?
Enjoy writing?
Started a novel or have some short stories yet to get down on paper?
Curious how others write?
CEMA (Council for Encouragement of Music...
Launch of timber industry awards
The launch of the 2025 Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards is here.
Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards(GGTIA) will celebrate the opening of nominations for the...
Classics shine through wet weather
MORNING showers couldn’t take the shine away from the 10th Portland Classics by the Bay show and shine, with rare and vintage cars from...
Women pilots make a flying visit
Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it’s a fleet of planes.
Today, February 21, about 13 members from the Victorian branch of...
’Gotta catch them all’ at the Portland Library
Trading card games have been a popular pastime for many years, and they’re about to find a new lease of life at the Portland...
Mower racing makes a return
Mower racing is returning to the Wood Wine and Roses Festival.
South Australian Lawn Mower Racing Association (SALMRA) is bringing the competition to the Heywood...
Push for new industry
AN expansive feasibility study exploring Portland becoming a timber manufacturing hub has been announced.
It means Portland and district’s timber and hardwood industry could receive...
Extra waste collection service a step closer
The community’s appeal for an extended waste collection service is back in the spotlight.
At its most recent council meeting at the end of January,...
A champion in the making
Jenny Sansom was ecstatic to win Tyrendarra Agricultural Show’s champion dahlia for the second year in a row.
The show’s Cut Flowers section is always...
Bear’s bring comfort to young patients
PORTLAND District Health’s Urgent Care Department has been putting smiles on the faces of young patients by presenting them with their very own teddy...
Calling small business owners
SMALL business owners will have the opportunity to seek advice and ask questions of experts when the Small Business Bus comes to Portland next...
Australian Women Pilots’ Association visits
This year, the Australian Women Pilots' Association Victorian Branch meeting was hosted by Portland.
Members travelled to Portland in six aircrafts; two Royal Australian Air...
