New face at Portland Family Practice
Portland’s Family Practice has welcomed a new member to its team with the arrival of Dr Reza Shams, a General Practitioner who began his...
Family ties in Dramatic Shorts
Sometimes members of Portland CEMA Theatre Group refer to themselves as a ‘family’ but this year that word is taken much more literally.
This season...
Telco complains rise in Glenelg
COMPLAINTS regarding local telecommunications services have had a slight increase from the past financial year, with local residents voicing their concerns about the actions...
The crucial role of Hamilton Airbase
A GROUP of Hamilton’s volunteer CFA firefighters have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts at the Hamilton Airbase during the...
DWECH goes all out for spooky season
HALLOWEEN on Friday 31 October had the spooky and creepy ramped right up thanks to Dhauwurd Wurrung Elderly And Community Health Service staff who...
Hard Quiz Kids champion in Portland
PORTLAND has a super quiz star in its midst and she’s a 13-year-old named Jessica Prentice.
It was February when Portland Secondary College student Jessica...
Sammy sticker honours our special visitor
Portland’s beloved elephant seal, Sammy, has been immortalised with his very own sticker, thanks to the creative talents of local artist Jo Reid. ...
Locals treated to water tour
THE intricacies of Wannon Water’s drinking and waste water processes wowed groups of local residents who experienced the site’s sights, and some aromas, as...
The community stands tall
Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation played host to a special gathering of mentors and students from the Standing Tall Program, bringing together those who inspire and...
A yarn or two told at rail workers reunion
A Corridor Railway Reunion took place at the Mac's Hotel Portland in October, bringing together many former railway workers from across the district for...
Local rider’s global career on display
A PIECE of motorsport history is helping tell the story of a boy from Victoria’s southwest who took his talents to the world’s stage,...
Portland take out pennant season
PORTLAND has claimed the Croquet Association Pennant title by the narrowest of margins as they had to wait one hour after their win against...
