Celebration at Pastoral Museum this weekend
The Hamilton Pastoral Museum is set to roar to life this weekend, celebrating 100 years of Caterpillar machinery.
From crawlers to scrapers, graders and loaders,...
Bunnings opening nears
BUNNINGS’ arrival in Portland is closer than ever, with the Australian hardware and garden giant currently putting the finishing touches on the 5300 square...
Anzac Day 2025
WITH so many wonderful photos taken of Portland's mid-morning Anzac Day service, we couldn't contain them all in last edition's double-page picture spread.
Here...
Unlocking memories and promoting calm
SOME residents at Heywood Rural Health have experienced a new level of calm and connection thanks to a monthly Sonic Harmony Sound Relaxation program.
Supported...
Hippie call out
Have you ever dreamed of being an actor? A TV series is set to be filmed in the Portland and Hamilton area and the...
Last visit for the season
Portland has seen its last cruise ship visit for the season, welcoming Oceania Cruises' 'Insignia’ to its port on Tuesday, May 13.
It docked at...
Local performer releases first single
HEYWOOD'S Tara Laurel Joy has released her new country folk single The Monaro with RTC Records, and she couldn’t be happier with its success.
Singer,...
The outback inspires artwork
Julia Street Creative Space’s exhibition for May is called the ‘Colour of the Outback’.
From now until Sunday May 25, the Argyle Gallery will be...
Planned burns today
Planned burns will be conducted at Annya State Forest today, May 12, if weather and forest conditions permit.
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate...
Concern for southern right whale
THE approaching whale season has the eyes of whale watchers affixed on the bays of south west Victoria, but recent research has sounded the...
Green waste service moves closer
A Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) kerbside collection service in Glenelg Shire is a step closer to reality after it was included in the...
Bridgewater personal connection at Warrnambool exhibition
ONE of the Glenelg Shire’s most picturesque and beloved locations will feature in a meaningful way, as Warrnambool Art Gallery celebrates the depth and...
