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Insight into enviro future

Tickets for the Our Community, Our Environment seminar were sold out with 180 people in attendance, some from as far as Sydney. Professor Tim Flannery...

$1.2bn wind farm plan

Public comment is being sought on the proposed $1.2 billion Kentbruck Green Power Hub wind farm between Portland and Nelson, with the company behind...

Slowly but surely

The community garden is growing

The Portland Community Garden is expanding, meaning more volunteers are needed. Community Garden president Wayne Barrett said the organisation is busy building more polytunnels as...

Permanent CEO for hospital

Portland District Health has appointed Karena Prevett as its permanent chief executive officer. The health facility has been without a permanent chief executive officer since...

Shire workers take industrial action

As of Wednesday, February 5, dozens of Glenelg Shire workers who are seeking a pay rise are refusing to carry out certain tasks. The...

Portland foreshore readies for show and shine

Classic car lovers from Portland and across Australia are preparing to come together and celebrate their love for all things motoring at the 10...

Police hunt offender following cross-border pursuits

Local police and the Victoria Police Air Wing have been involved in a dramatic pursuit on the streets of Portland following the theft of...

SA man arrested in Portland following Mount Gambier death

Police have arrested a Mount Gambier man in Portland following the discovery of a woman's body at a Mount Gambier property on the...

The region’s biggest agricultural show is almost here

The 107th Tyrendarra Agricultural Show is almost here, with planning complete for another fabulous event on Saturday February 8. Show president Anne Burley said a...

Toast for club’s new boat

The launch of Portland Yacht Club’s new safety boat has gone swimmingly, with a large crowd of supporters, club members and special guests enjoying...

Readying for a sea of pink

The community is encouraged to find their best pink outfits to take part in Michelle’s Walk for Breast Cancer on Saturday February 8 to...

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...