Orchid show impresses
THERE were plenty of delighted visitors to the Portland Orchid Show, held on Saturday 25 October and Sunday 26 October, at the Portland Angling...
Two small schools, one big celebration
On Saturday 8 November, the community is invited to gather on the Tyrendarra Recreation Reserve to celebrate a 150 year milestone of two cherished...
Free green waste disposal
IT'S time to rush to your local tip, with the disposal of green waste free for the next 10 days.
Whether it is cleaning up...
A new season and new directors
THE annual Dramatic Short Cuts has been a great opportunity for new directors to make their mark, with six original plays lined up for...
Regional market reports
HAMILTON SHEEP AND LAMB MARKET
WEDNESDAY 29 OCTOBER
At Hamilton Agents yarded 4500 sheep and lambs, a similar number compared to last week’s offering being 2000...
Lighthouse – Bridgewater Bay walk
WHY not pencil in Monday 3 November into your calendar and join us on our next recreational walk.
We’ll be walking 20km from the Cape...
Ambos encourage community to learn life-saving skills
AMBULANCE Victoria (AV) are urging Victorians to learn or refresh their cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills and sign up to be a GoodSAM responder as...
What’s on in the district
Portland and District Kennel Club
The annual Dog Show held on the Heywood Recreation Reserve is this Friday 7, Saturday 8, and Sunday 9 November....
Smelter agreement reached
AFTER almost seven months of negotiations, Portland Aluminium smelter workers have voted to accept the Enterprise Agreement offered to them by their employer Alcoa...
Portland’s big weekend
THIS year’s Portland Upwelling Festival will open with new energy and tradition - setting the tone for a weekend of fabulous festivities.
The Festival...
Be a winner around the campfire
A CARELESS campfire could be the real upset this Cup weekend
As Victorians venture into our forests and parks this Melbourne Cup weekend, the Conservation...
Pure joy creates triple winner
PORTLAND photographer Nicole Cleary stole the spotlight at the Victorian Country Press Association and Country Press NSW awards in Yarrawonga, winning three photography categories...
Laser Cup winners decided at Portland Yacht Club
IT was a huge weekend of sailing for the Portland Yacht Club with the Laser Cup being run despite some tough conditions in the...
