Nelson Regatta to return in 2026
A GROUP of passionate Nelson residents have set their sights on rejuvenating the small border town through return of one of Nelson’s most fondly...
Minister’s visit ‘fantastic: Prince
FEDERAL Minister for Industry and Innovation Tim Ayres spent the morning of Wednesday September 19 touring the factory floor of Prince Engineering as part...
Construction underway
WORK has started on a new 106-place Portland childcare centre.
Operator and director of Heywood Early Learning Centre Jorgie Sarahs will be the operator of...
Stroll into nature…
Come one, come all.
Come join the Friends of the Great South West Walk for a friendly walk in the bush on Saturday September 20...
Smelter workers take more action
PORTLAND Aluminium smelter workers and the Australian Workers Union (AWU) are celebrating what they’re describing as a “significant victory,” after the Fair Work Commission...
Competition wrap up
Danz X-tensions have had a fantastic and busy year of competition filled with many first places, with instructor Sicely Kennedy extremely proud of her...
Musical master’s world premiere at gala concert
Musician and composer David Scheel moved to the south-west district two years ago and settled in Merino.
David is the son of a British Army...
Learning and excelling locally and globally
The Hamilton and Alexandra College is an ambitious school that, for over 150 years, has been committed to educating students locally so that they...
Jail time and hefty fines for animal cruelty convictions
MALLEE farmer, Steven Ralston, pleaded guilty to 14 charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, which included 9 charges of aggravated cruelty...
Black Dog event returns for fourth year
HEYWOOD'S annual Black Dog event is gearing up for its fourth year, promising a day of entertainment, displays, and community spirit on the town...
Stories in their hands
The tales of four accomplished senior residents have been spread across the south west district as part of a special project.
‘These Hands’, a seniors...
Star ship’s Portland stopover
AN eye-catching visitor to Portland’s harbour has brought a taste of the early 20th century to town in recent weeks, as Sydney Tall Ships’...
