MP alarmed by crime rise
AN increase in the number of criminal incidents over the past 12 months has left some local police officers “burnt out” according to Member...
Fatal collision east of Nelson
VICTORIA Police are investigating the circumstances of a fatal collision on Portland-Nelson Road that saw the driver of a car die at the scene,...
Rates jump up 3%
WHILE Glenelg Shire Council’s rates and budget were adopted with little fanfare this week, there was some dissent in the ranks, with one councillor...
Your photos can help whales
THEY’RE the yearly visitors whose massive size and elusiveness intrigues locals and visitors alike as the winter months start to set in, and as...
Final call for 2025 Red Shield Appeal
IT'S the final week of the 2025 Red Shield Appeal, with just days left for donations to the annual fundraiser.
The Salvation Army Portland...
‘A little bit o’ this, and a little bit o’ that’
PEOPLE listening to local community radio station 3RPC FM may know him, and those walking down the street may see him.
Every Monday from 10am...
Prince Engineering rebrand almost complete
IN the midst of a rebrand and restructuring process after being acquired in full by long-term executive director Steve Garner, Prince Engineering (formerly Keppel...
An insatiable appetite for learning
SELF-PROCLAIMED born and bred 'city girl', Michelle Kearney, moved to Portland to teach, then suddenly 14 years flew by.
Friday July 4 is Dr Kearney’s...
A double bill of plays happening now
The cast and crew of Portland CEMA (Council for Encouragement of Music and the Arts) Theatre group have been working hard for weeks rehearsing...
Biggest Morning Tea success
Friends, families and businesses rocked up to South West TAFE Portland on Wednesday, June 4, for a slice and cuppa. VCE VM students Alex...
Stolen goods recovered in Portland
LOCAL police are reminding community members that no piece of information is too small and no stone will go unturned, after the assistance of...
Past student helps school
Bolwarra Primary School has a new lectern, made by one of its very own students.
Ken Hollis is a past Bolwarra student, having enrolled...
Looking back: October
Take a look back at some of our backpages from 2025, reflecting sporting highlights in Portland, Heywood and surrounds.
