Sandra’s found her passion
ART can bring out different things in different people, but for Sandra Komes enjoyment would be top of the list.
The Portlander only took up...
Coastal Cliffs plans for World Environment Day
AS World Environment Day is approaching, Portland Coastal Cliffs Inc are set to celebrate.
This Saturday, starting from 9.30am a special community event will be...
Mayor queries state Budget as crumbs come to shire
THE Victorian Budget has been met with a lukewarm reaction from local leaders, disappointed that priority projects are neglected, local issues overlooked or spending...
A long journey to Glenelg Shire
“NO risk, no reward” is a motto Jayne Miller has for her new job, and given her past it’s hard to argue with that.
Ms...
Trains and bagpipes
IT all began on May 31, 1923 at Maryborough Hospital: the birth of Portland’s Arthur Neve.
Mr Neve’s family lived near Maryborough, in the small...
Finding community through art, and storytelling
OVER her 17 years of teaching at local kindergartens Olivia Coates learnt the language of young children, knowledge that has helped the budding writer...
Bupa Portland celebrates ten years
IT was a “fantastic day” last Saturday when Bupa Portland celebrated ten years of activity.
Members of the community were invited to the open day...
Local swimming instructors appreciated
TO show just how much they appreciate the efforts of swimming lessons, locals have nominated two of Portland Leisure and Aquatic Centre’s swimming instructors...
‘Third World’ rail line slammed after being ignored in Federal Budget
AFTER hope that years of inaction would finally be overcome and the region’s main rail line would finally be fit for purpose, campaigners’ dreams...
Make a Goodstart to the day with a morning tea
FOR this year’s Biggest Morning Tea, Goodstart Early Learning is inviting children’s families to tour the facility while enjoying a biscuit and a cuppa.
On...
Ten years for Portland Bupa
PORTLAND Bupa is opening their doors for locals to celebrate ten years with them.
That’s right, Portland’s Bupa has been standing for ten years now...
A birthday celebration
THE Portland Senior Citizens’ Club has been around a long time – since 1968, to be exact – and while it like many others...
Danz Danz Danz
Portland dance school Danz X-tensions held their mid-year performance on the weekend at the Civic Hall, with many of their family and friends watching...
