Walk for Truth reaches parliament
THE final steps of the Yoorrook Justice Commission’s Walk for Truth were taken on Wednesday, but there is still a long way to go...
Last light illuminates fog
A Heywood resident captured the heavy fog in the town on Monday, June 9, around 6pm. The resident described the twilight fog as both...
Old toilets smashed to the ground
The demolition of the Henty Street amenities block got underway on Thursday June 19.
The old toilet and shower block will being demolished to make...
Coles court date nears
PORTLANDERS should soon have an indication on whether the town’s proposed Coles supermarket will go ahead, as the Victorian Government’s decision to amend the...
A whale of a time
LOCAL whale lovers have flocked to Cape Nelson over the past week, peering over the cliffs in the hopes of catching the perfect shot...
An unexpected champion
Portland’s Eloise Marsh didn’t even have winning on her mind when she participated in the Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD) Victorian State Championship, and...
Final push for 2025 challenge
STUDENTS and teachers at Portland Secondary College have been pushing the limits of their generosity this month, as part of The Push-Up Challenge as...
Sanderson claims national gold
MYAMYN student of Portland's South West TAFE Jacob Sanderson has shown his skills on the national stage and taken out the gold medal at...
Breaking down safe driving
Ryda, a Road Safety Education program, came to Portland recently to teach students how to prevent distractions and drive cautiously.
The program was organised through...
Students build a community asset
Heywood and District Secondary College’s Hands On Learning team have had a busy past five months crafting wooden picnic tables for Budj Bim National...
Appeal helps hay contractor fight fine and support farmer mental health
A GoFundMe page to help a south-west Victorian hay contractor to fight a fine for moving two bales of hay across a road is...
The walk’s stunning fauna
PHOTOGRAPHERS in Portland generously share some stunning nature photographs for us all to appreciate.
One such person is Marcel Hoog-Antink, retired Parks Victoria officer,...
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...
