Join the cycle: The journey of your 10-cent containers
EVER wondered what happens to your drink cans, bottles and cartons after you return them for a 10-cent refund through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme...
Let your Christmas tree tell a story
THE festive spirit will shine bright as St John’s Lutheran Primary School hosts its third annual Christmas Tree Exhibition, celebrating ‘The Reason for the...
Operation SoHo protects coastal birds
VICTORIAN beach-goers are being reminded to keep an eye out for the beach-nesting birds with whom they share the coastline, such as the threatened...
Police forum seeks community insight
LOCAL residents are being invited to take part in a two-way conversation in Portland with local police about their concerns, priorities and the issues...
National Indigenous research centre to meet on Gunditjmara Country
INDIGENOUS representatives, researchers and industry leaders will gather in Portland this week for the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and...
Click and Collect in Dartmoor
Glenelg Libraries has announced the expansion of its Click and Collect service to Dartmoor, giving residents greater flexibility and access to library items whenever...
Training leads to special recognition
HEYWOOD Rural Health representatives will be at Admiralty House this week in Sydney to meet the Governor-General, Her Excellency Sam Mostyn AC and Maggie...
A tail-wagging spectacle
PORTLAND and District Kennel Club hosted the annual Dog Show held on the Heywood Recreation Reserve on Friday 7, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9...
Board members needed
Heywood Rural Health are seeking applications for part-time board director positions.
Applications close at midnight Sunday 23 November, and the positions will commence on 1...
Dog Speak author in town
AUTHOR and dog whisperer Rachael Treasure is bringing her four-legged friend Dolly Pupton to Glenelg Libraries, ready to share her wisdom on all things...
Heywood leads the way
HEYWOOD is leading the way in suicide prevention efforts, with recent training sessions equipping local residents with vital skills to recognise and support those...
A cup full of support
THE community rallied on Melbourne Cup Day in a touching show of support for a friend with breast cancer, and successfully raised more than...
Rubbish fire brought under control
LOCAL firefighters have battled a large rubbish fire, rushing to the scene and bringing the blaze under control after they were alerted to the...
