Locals leading bushfire fight
GROUPS of local firefighters have travelled far and wide across the state to assist the ongoing firefighting efforts after numerous blazes were sparked during...
Main stage music line-up
Here is when you can catch the incredible musical acts set to take to the live music stage for Hooked on Portland, which this...
Bay nets banned
LOCAL recreational fishermen are rejoicing following the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s readoption of a Fisheries Notice that bans the use of mesh, trawl and seine...
Hooked on Portland hits town
LOVERS of all things fishing and seafood are in for a treat this weekend, as the annual Hooked on Portland festival returns to once...
From Cornwall with love
Cornwall is considered one of the most remote and yet beautiful counties in England.
And the county’s North Coast with its dramatic cliffscapes, craggy...
South west renewable boost
SOUTH-WEST Victoria’s transition to renewable energy has received a boost following the completion of the Mortlake Turn-In project, which VicGrid described as a “critical...
Impressive SUV alternative
Although Korean carmaker SsangYong has been in the Australian market for the past 20 years it has never been able to get close to...
Marksie’s Ripper Camp Fire Yarns
Inspired by his adventures in the Northern Territory bush, Portland's Geoff Mark has published a book that’s a guaranteed giggle and chortle.
‘Marksie's Ripper...
New obstetric and gynaecology doctor
PORTLAND District Health’s maternity and gynaecology services have received a significant boost following the appointment of a second Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialist, Dr Elise...
Try a twilight delight
On 17 January the Friends of the Great South West Walk will hold its first Saturday Twilight Walk for 2026 in the Lower Glenelg...
Food and garden bins due in April
THE Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) kerbside collection will start in April 2026, adding another layer to waste management and sustainability in the...
Colts crowned after tense tie
A GRAND final for the ages has seen Portland Colts and Gorae-Portland end their one day seasons in the most dramatic of fashions, the...
