Evie’s a winner for Mission to Seafarers
THERE’S a new kid on the Port of Portland block and she’s the darling of all who know her. She’s simply known as Evie.
Community comes together for a hearty meal
COMMUNITY members of Heywood came together on Thursday last week to share a free Christmas lunch.
Lit up and ready to party
PORTLAND’S festive celebrations are all ready to go, with the Bentinck Street Christmas tree lights lifted into place this week, and New Year’s Eve foreshore entertainment announced.
Cut for a cause
PORTLAND Primary students and teachers all came to school in pink on Tuesday, to support grade one student Matilda Barclay who cut her hair to donate to charity.
More childcare coming for Portland
A NEW 57 place childcare and kindergarten will be built on the grounds of Portland South Primary School, to open in 2026.
Checking in the presents and checking out the bikes
A TERRIFIC turnout of 95 motorbikes attended the 30th annual Portland Toy Run on Saturday, and the ride inspired a hefty number of gifts donations for a good cause.
Wishing trees everywhere
IN what is becoming a local tradition, the Portland Salvation Army has partnered with Portland K Hub to provide gifts to families in need, and this year an extra hand is coming from Portland District Health (PDH).
Bush Nippers celebrate pair of grants
NARRAWONG District Association has secured more than $10,000 worth of grants for their upcoming 2024 Bush Nippers program, with two different organisations stepping forward to assist with funding the event.
Sometimes there is such thing as a free lunch
ONCE a month, the Portland Soccer Club rooms turn into a sandwich making factory, producing hundreds of lunches to be distributed among the district’s schools for students who go without.
50 years teaching and still going strong
IT’S hard to believe Nancy Outtram started teaching in 1970.
Glenelg Shire takes action against gender-based violence
FRIDAY morning, the Portland community was invited to walk against gender-based violence to kick of the 16 Days of Activism.
The art of holding your breath
SUZY Malseed is what you would call an enthusiast.
Newcomer making her mark in defence
PORTLAND’S open netballers will take on Hamilton Kangaroos tomorrow in their second match up for the season in the Hampden Netball League competition.
The round...
