Heywood battery fast-tracked
THE Victorian Government’s latest round of fast-tracked approvals through the Development Facilitation Program has seen the green light given to a 300-megawatt battery energy...
Tributes for gentle horse
FOR more than three decades, she gave so much to the local community through her kind nature and ability to excel at the job...
A fantastic show around the corner
Tyrendarra’s renowned Agricultural Show is back for its 108th year with more attractions, competitions, activities and treats.
On Saturday 14 February, visitors will begin to...
E-bikes stolen off caravan
PORTLAND Police are seeking information and assistance from the public after two electric bikes were alleged to be stolen from a Portland camping site,...
Alfa adds class to hybrid
The first thing you notice about the Alfa Romeo Junior is the absence of chrome brightwork. That’s not to say the new small car...
Staying on track
THE Portland Cable Trams service runs for seven days a week, 364 days of the year, but is facing the reality that the service...
Longtime blood donor calls for local centre
LOCAL residents will tomorrow have the opportunity to join in the call for a blood donation centre to come to Portland.
Long-time blood donor Hugh...
A night of tribute to a legend
In tribute to a local surfing legend, the Portland Boardriders Club is hosting a Surf Film Nights. On Friday 13 February, from 6pm at...
Festival celebrates 49th year
Port Fairy Folk Festival continues to build its much-anticipated line-up with a rich and wide-ranging fourth artist announcement, adding an inspiring mix of international...
Help on hand for apprentices
LOCAL apprentices and those who want to take the leap to start the trade of their choice are being given the opportunity to learn...
Christmas on the Rhine
With many families breaking away from traditional Christmas celebrations and exploring ways to connect so the whole family can relax, the idea of taking...
Arts at the forefront of Libraries After Dark
THE arts is the main focus over the next few weeks of the Libraries After Dark program at Glenelg Libraries with five sessions run...
Festival goes off with a bang
The 33rd annual Heywood Wood, Wine and Roses Festival was massively successful with thousands of people coming through the gates last Saturday, resulting of...
