What’s on in the district
Fawthrop Walking Group
The group meets at Hood Street Carpark Wednesdays at 9am. Finish with a cuppa and a chat - $3. Contact Colleen on...
Graduate nurse relishing new chapter
The small medical practice of Heywood Rural Health has a new nurse in its ranks with Ava Mallon starting work there after recently graduating...
Ambos taking longer to respond
THE latest response time data released by Ambulance Victoria has shown a significant jump in the response time for incidents classified as Code 2...
Stars align at Summer Gathering
GOOD weather, great music and even better vibes have engulfed Narrawong as the town came together to celebrate the final week of summer as...
VicGrid community sessions to be held in the region
VICGRID will be holding community sessions this week to get feedback from locals and share information on the draft South West Renewable Energy Zone....
$10,000 fine follows waste fire
A FIRE in Portland’s Fitzgerald Street in late 2025 has seen a Horsham-based company slapped with a $10,000 fine from Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority...
Beyond Bitumen rallies through Portland
AFTER more than a decade of unforgettable adventures across New South Wales, the Beyond Bitumen rally is returning to Victoria for its second year...
House destroyed by fire
A HOUSE in Heywood’s Hunter Street has been destroyed by a fire that remains under investigation, after emergency services responded to the scene and...
Modern twist on Masters
ARTISTS have channelled their inner masters as part of the Argyle Gallery’s summer challenge at Julia Street Creative Space, reworking the pieces of some...
New leaders at Portland RSL
PORTLAND RSL Sub-Branch’s new committee will look to strengthen the future of the local branch as well as continue their support of the region’s...
Stunning cape to cape walk
ON Monday 2 March, the Friends of the Great South West Walk will be walking 20km from Bridgewater Café to the Cape Nelson Lighthouse.
It’s...
Smelter leader search
PORTLAND Aluminium and Alcoa Australia are on the hunt for a new Smelter Plant Manager after former manager Werner Van Schalkwyk left the position...
Formidable line up to shake up league
THE South West District Netball League opening round is just around the corner and one team that is expected to shake up the A...
