Plans endorsed
Despite some last minute protests from locals, the new Hamilton Gallery plans have been formally endorsed at the June council meeting held on Wednesday...
Local author shares new novel
THE Portland Library will host author Jim Ewing for an evening conversation about his latest novel, Riverboy.
Published in June, Riverboy is an evocative coming-of-age...
Mighty team work leads to a good year
UNITED Way Glenelg reflected on a huge effort in 2024 and are looking forward to building into 2025 with more support for the community...
Seasonal forest firefighting callout
FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) are on the search for local people across the Barwon South West Region to help them boost the state’s...
Line dancing brings community together
IN September last year Helena Lucas was asked if she would start up line dancing classes, a passion she held many years ago before...
Learning about healthy minds and bodies
THE Heywood Men's Shed hasn't failed to deliver another informative health forum with strong support from the Portland and Heywood community.
On Wednesday, the shed...
Not enough
A WET start to July has given local farmers a slight reprieve from the region’s dire drought conditions, and coupled with the recent State...
Kel’s Army making a difference
KEL'S Army is set to host their third Annual Gala Dinner on Saturday July 19 at the Portland Football Netball Club on Henty St...
Teen rescued after cliff fall
EMERGENCY services have rushed to a cliff face on Portland’s foreshore after receiving calls that a 14-year-old boy had fallen down the steep slope...
Season brings different bites
While the fishing season is largely bringing great success for local fisherman across Portland and the surrounding areas, there is also seeing a decline...
Spectacular coastline on display
THIS month’s Thursday walk on July 24 with The Friends of the Great South West Walk, is a very beautiful one.
It is 14km...
Set sail on a journey of a lifetime with Viking
Imagine gliding through Europe’s most iconic landscapes, surrounded by history, culture, and luxury. Thanks to Viking and your local newspaper, one lucky reader will...
Toe-tapping tribute to an icon
A MAN who played to south west crowds many times was bid farewell by 600 people at the Alice Springs Convention Centre on Tuesday...
