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Bright young minds off to university

The Portland Women’s Service Club (PWSC) has awarded its tertiary education scholarships for 2024 to Hannah Jones and Maddy Molloy, who are both starting university this year.

Sixth-month interim CEO for Portland hospital

THE PORTLAND District Health (PDH) board have appointed an interim CEO for six months, as it looks to fill the top job permanently.

A life on the air

AFTER more than two decades of wrangling radio presenters as and 30 years doing two weekly shows of her own, Portland community station 3RPC stalwart Jenny ‘JB’ Brydson has recently retired as station manager.

Study highlighting health benefits of e-bikes wins competition

A study by a Portland doctor highlighting the unexpected health benefits from riding an e-bike has won a competition at the Australian and New Zealand level.

TRAILS Sculpture Prize 2024: On the move again

IT’s a quirky idea that’s gained a lot of traction. Portland’s TRAILS Sculpture Prize is now in its fourth year. Dreamed up by Julia Street Creative Space’s Robyn McDonald and the then mayor of Portland Anita Rank in 2019 as COVID restrictions began cramping people’s lifestyles and mental wellbeing, the idea quickly gained popularity with artists and the public alike.

Charged up in Portland

PORTLAND’S new public electric vehicle charging station is up and running, with a boost in use over the busy tourist season.

New childcare and kinder on the way

MEMBER for Western Victoria Jacinta Ermacora recently toured Portland South Primary School, after it was announced as the site of a new 57 place childcare and kindergarten.

Dogs dress to impress

PORTLAND’s Ploughed Field is set to explode Saturday January 20 with dogs of all shapes and sizes, dressed in all manner of sartorial finery as the field becomes the site for the city’s inaugural Dog Dress Prom.

Big turnout for Bush Nippers

THE Surry River at Narrawong echoed with the sounds of Bush Nippers for four days last week, finishing on Saturday.

“Blessed with a great day”

NARRAWONG District Association’s (NDA) Mouth2Mouth (M2M) event on Sunday morning was a blast for all who joined.

Protecting Sea Country

A CROWD gathered on the beach at the mouth of the Surry River in Narrawong on Thursday morning, for a dance ceremony on the sand to kick off Gundtijmara-led event centred around the importance of protecting the Southern Ocean.

The climax of true craftsmanship

“I’VE always taken the hardest job I can because I like to be challenged.”

South West umpires round 13

THE South West District Football League umpiring roster for round 13 (Saturday July 19). Westerns v Heywood at Westerns (Alexandra Park) Seniors: P. Harmer and...