A day of culture, reflection and togetherness
ON Monday 26 January the 10th Celebrate Gunditj event will be held on Gunditjmara Country at the Portland foreshore to mark the mourning, survival...
Hooked On everything
Hooked on Portland was windy, but wonderful, for the huge crowd that flocked to the Portland foreshore.
Big wind, Big fun
A WINDSWEPT weekend greeted festival goers for the 2026 instalment of the annual Hooked on Portland event – but while gusty conditions made it...
Jimny fun and games
Jimny: it’s all in the name.
Since its get-go the quirky small Suzuki SUV has been on a ‘fun run’, on and off road....
Time to explore some Mekong magic
If it is time for that holiday of a lifetime, a retirement trip with a chance to see and visit exotic countries and cultures...
A new playground and new neighbours
There has been a buzz at South Primary School with students very excited about their brand new playground and new neighbours.
Principal Jo Van de...
Getting drivers licenced
A brand-new vehicle has been secured to strengthen Glenelg Shire Council’s L2P Program in Heywood, providing young people with vital driving experience supported by...
Health workers on strike
HEALTHCARE workers at Portland District Health walked off the job on Tuesday 20 January, as part of a statewide work stoppage the Healthcare Workers...
Five decades of emergency service
FOR 50 years they’ve been the local men and women who leap into action to assist the community in times of need, and now...
Little future lifeguards
BUSH Nippers were occupying Narrawong’s waterways for a four-day program during the second week of the year, seeing some returned and some new bright...
Improvements reported at PDH
PORTLAND District Health held its Annual General Meeting in December 2025, outlining improvements and higher demand.
The board of directors and CEO were joined by...
Beautiful days at Narrawong
Narrawong has been flooded with families looking to relax and cool off these summer school holidays.
Teen takes over local business
One daring 17-year-old Portlander has taken on her own business, and so far so it's been smooth sailing.
Taya Allen is just 17 and already...
