Another medal for the collection
IT was another great climb for crisis response dog Ember, racing from the bottom to the top of Melbourne’s Crown Metropol in 7.7 minutes.
Art with a young face
THE new exhibition in the Argyle Gallery at Julia Street Creative Space features among other things, children’s book illustrations – and there could hardly be a more appropriate work of art to greet viewers as they walk in.
Netting notice nears
A VICTORIAN Fisheries Authority proposal that would see all netting and long-line fishing banned in Portland Bay has been opened up for public comment, as an experienced local commercial fisherman has voiced concerns about some parts of the plan.
The op shop needs taking over
THE Heywood Op Shop has been run by Heywood Uniting Church for the past 30 years, but that may be about to change.
Push to use Old School again
THE Old School building has been a Heywood icon – but what to do with it?
A French themed menu for one night only
TOMORROW night, and for one night only, Edwards Waterfront Restaurant & Café will be serving French cuisine, provided by its two apprentice chefs.
Big numbers from SharkPitch
IT was a great night for SharkPitchers earlier this week, who through their advocating, managed to raise (so far) a total of $58,687.
Mobile service outage
THERE will be major mobile phone outages in the Portland North area next week as Telstra upgrades the School Rd base station to be able to handle 5G services.
Thespian time
THE plays have been entered, the selection process is underway, and now all that’s needed are some actors.
Grand opening for MyPlace
PORTLAND’S newest supported disability accommodation seems to have been a fair while coming, but it was officially opened in style on Thursday.
Ronnie’s racing romance – and the other side
THERE’S a well-known saying in the sport of horse racing – there are only two places on Earth where all men are equal, on the turf or under it.
Council decides offshore zone stance
FOR or against? That’s been the question asked of Glenelg Shire Council in relation to the proposed offshore wind farm zone and it has now provided an answer.
South West umpires round 13
THE South West District Football League umpiring roster for round 13 (Saturday July 19).
Westerns v Heywood at Westerns (Alexandra Park)
Seniors: P. Harmer and...
