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THE Tyrendarra Agricultural Show’s farm and garden section are re-introducing the home-made honey class this year and senior steward Jennie Fischer is excited to see more entries.

THE Australian Border Force (ABF) was in Portland over the weekend showcasing some of the latest technology at its disposal in its battle against international drug trafficking.

THE Glenelg Vintage Machinery Club’s will be back once more to host its annual rally this weekend, with this year’s edition of the rally holding special significance, as the club will be celebrating 75 years since Chamberlain Tractors began production.

GLENELG Shire Council has approved its new Governance Rules, with some changes after a strong response from the public, particularly around council meeting question time.

IT’S been a few years, but Relay for Life’s Duck Derby is back.

TOMORROW will see dozens upon dozens of classic cars on show at the South Coast Raceway as the Portland Classic Auto Club hosts their second ever “show n’ shine.”

THE Portland Historical Society opened the doors to its curator’s cottage in the Botanic Gardens on Thursday last week, as the town welcomed visitors from the cruise ship that docked at Portland.

The Portland Women’s Service Club (PWSC) has awarded its tertiary education scholarships for 2024 to Hannah Jones and Maddy Molloy, who are both starting university this year.

THE PORTLAND District Health (PDH) board have appointed an interim CEO for six months, as it looks to fill the top job permanently.

AFTER more than two decades of wrangling radio presenters as and 30 years doing two weekly shows of her own, Portland community station 3RPC stalwart Jenny ‘JB’ Brydson has recently retired as station manager.

A study by a Portland doctor highlighting the unexpected health benefits from riding an e-bike has won a competition at the Australian and New Zealand level.

IT’s a quirky idea that’s gained a lot of traction. Portland’s TRAILS Sculpture Prize is now in its fourth year. Dreamed up by Julia Street Creative Space’s Robyn McDonald and the then mayor of Portland Anita Rank in 2019 as COVID restrictions began cramping people’s lifestyles and mental wellbeing, the idea quickly gained popularity with artists and the public alike.