Another successful Bush Nippers
THE Bush Nippers program has once again had a successful year in Narrawong, exposing more than 35 kids with essential water safety skills that...
Fostering a love of reading in Heywood
UNITED Way Glenelg is inviting Heywood and district families to attend a relaxed pop-up enrolment afternoon for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, helping ensure more...
Sunflowers bring smiles
A few Portland people were out and about visiting Western District Sunflowers at Hamilton recently, where visitors can pick their owns sunflowers.
Local support on a global stage
LOCAL organisation United Way Glenelg is making waves on the global stage, with its community-focused approach to early literacy through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library...
District market reports
Hamilton Prime Cattle Market
Friday 6 February
Hamilton Agents yarded and sold 253 cattle, 90 head less than last week. The yarding consisted of...
Bank bushfire appeal raises more than $600,000
STAFF at Portland and Heywood Bendigo Bank branches have been helping out by collecting money for the bank’s Victorian Bushfire Appeal that has already...
Walking for hope
THE third annual Journey to Beat Breast Cancer walk has raised much needed funds in the battle against breast cancer, with organisers Michelle and...
Three deserving scholarship recipients
A TRIO of local students looking to make their mark in the agricultural industry have been awarded this year’s Andrew Jack Memorial Agricultural Scholarship...
Choppers above
PORTLAND residents may have seen helicopters circling the town in recent weeks, as part of Powercor’s year-round bushfire mitigation and vegetation management program, which...
Heywood battery fast-tracked
THE Victorian Government’s latest round of fast-tracked approvals through the Development Facilitation Program has seen the green light given to a 300-megawatt battery energy...
Tributes for gentle horse
FOR more than three decades, she gave so much to the local community through her kind nature and ability to excel at the job...
A fantastic show around the corner
Tyrendarra’s renowned Agricultural Show is back for its 108th year with more attractions, competitions, activities and treats.
On Saturday 14 February, visitors will begin to...
Portland Golf Club – Results
Tuesday – 24 February
Stroke Medley: Men and Ladies (52 players – 52 Men and 0 Ladies)
A grade (+2 - 9) Winner: Jason Bannam...
