Fresh vote for workers
PORTLAND Aluminium have this week put their latest Enterprise Agreement offer to employees represented by the Australian Workers Union (AWU), with the outcome of...
Heywood battery a step closer
RESIDENTS are being invited to learn more about the proposed Heywood Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at a community drop-in session.
Atmos Renewables, the...
Fundraising group’s Legacy continues
THE Portland community is being urged to dig deep for this year’s Legacy Week Appeal by local legatees, who are preparing to sell badges,...
Countdown on for Dunkeld Writers Festival
The fourth annual Dunkeld Writers Festival will take place this weekend with some of some of Australia’s best-known literary personalities arriving in the Southern...
Join the Monday walk
THE long walk on Monday September 1 takes trekkers along the wild and beautiful shoreline of Discovery Bay.
The walk will cover 18 km,...
Kia confidently into mainstream
Kia continues its journey into full vehicle electrification with the introduction of the EV5 mid-size SUV with sharp looks, state-of-the-art automotive technology and prices...
Hawke House open for stays
Stay in the birthplace of one of the nation's most iconic leaders, Bob Hawke.
Bob Hawke was born in Bordertown in 1929 and lived...
Families battle for help
WHILE fatal drug overdoses have reached a decade-long high across Victoria according to new data from the Coroners Court of Victoria, with a quarter...
Art mystery arrives
DO you know these three well-known Australians?
This 1982 painting by Martin Shaw is an iconic Australian piece which is called ‘Three Well-Known Australians’ and...
When books walk the halls
There were plenty of group-co-ordinated costumes to see at Bayview College as students and teachers dressed up for Book Week, Saturday, August 16 to...
Cruising toward $10k goal
COMBINING a love of classic cars with community support for local healthcare, the Portland District Motor Enthusiasts Club is gearing up for its third...
Science sparks fun and friendly rivalry
Heywood and District Secondary College's annual Science Games Day was a huge success, bringing together schools from across the district for a day of...
Black Dog event returns for fourth year
HEYWOOD'S annual Black Dog event is gearing up for its fourth year, promising a day of entertainment, displays, and community spirit on the town...
