Cost of living sets a hard winter for vulnerable
THE rising cost of living is being felt severely in the district, with some people losing stable housing and having to forgo meals to...
Looking for careers in food and fibre
LOCALS had the opportunity last week to learn what food and fibre career path they should walk down.
Some community members of Heywood and district...
Growing from strength to strength
IT might have started 10 years ago, and seen plenty of changes since, but the Portland Community Garden has big plans for the future.
The...
Plenty to do for school holidays
THERE are some terrific activities planned for the next two weeks of school holidays with Bolwarra the base for some ‘big’ plans, and Glenelg...
Three peas in an artist’s pod
THE Casterton Kelpie Association’s art show this year was even more sensational than usual when three members of the same family took out top...
Local swim instructor is the best in state
LOCAL swimming instructor Wanda Grime has achieved has been named the best in Victoria.
Ms Grime was nominated by the general public for the AUSTSWIM...
Ralph the Rock Rattler
MEET Portland Foreshore’s newest art installation Ralph the Rock Rattler.
The snake is a collaborative project led by the local community, put together with rocks...
Local delight as tourists flock to region
IT might have a new name, but the June long weekend has again proven to be a good money spinner for Portland and district...
Ranger work guaranteed into future
THE future of the rangers who look after the UNESCSO world heritage listed Budj Bim cultural landscape, with three years of funding locked away...
Boat still waiting for collection
AFTER being left behind following a dramatic air ambulance rescue, a fishing boat has sat at the cliffs below Hanlon parade since February.
Many would...
What shall we do with the shanty singers?
WHAT do you get when you cross Portland’s maritime history with a growing trend in community music? A sea shanty group, of course.
Or at...
Helping beautiful minds
MEN’S mental health has come more into the spotlight in recent years, and for good reason, but a Portland woman hopes to be able...
Tigers earn interleague spots
SOME of Portland’s brightest young footballers will don the bottle green of the Hampden Football League, as interleague action kicks off with Hampden taking...
