Toys and bikes
The 32nd Heywood and Portland Toy Run is Saturday 6 December, which means it's time to get those donations ready.
Portland Lions Club and Portland...
Old Times Wood Days success
THE 30th edition of the celebrated Milltown annual Old Time Wood Days on 8 and 9 November was a great success with a big...
International travel closer than before
INTERNATIONAL travellers from across Victoria’s south-west will soon be able to head overseas from closer to home thanks to Avalon airport and Jetstar’s recent...
History through the ages
CASTERTON’S Edgarley Assisted Living history has been documented in a new book, which was recently launched and celebrated at the facility.
Edgarley staff, board members,...
Dunkeld to host national choir
FOR the third year running, Dunkeld will host the internationally-renowned Australian Chamber Choir, on December 5 and 12.
The concerts will feature composers through the...
The south west in pictures
A BOOK all about the Western District had its launch in Hamilton in early November.
The book: The Western District: A journey through south-west...
The Little Fat Bat Project
THE endangered Southern Bent-Wing Bat, sometimes called the Little Fat Bat, has been the inspiration behind Portland Bay Press’ latest November installation, with many...
$380,000 for district emergency services
THE south west's hardworking emergency services volunteers will receive more trucks, equipment and modern facilities to help keep communities safe – thanks to $380,000...
Start date announced for Fire Danger Period
THE Fire Danger Period for Glenelg Shire has been set by the Country Fire Authority, with restrictions in place beginning 8 December 2025.
During the...
Welcoming new Aussies
THE Glenelg Shire welcomed 10 new Australian Citizens recently, and there were big smiles all around.
Granted citizenship were Heywood resident Stephen High, Narrawong's Terji...
Keeping the Toy Run tradition
The 32nd Heywood and Portland Toy Run is almost here, so it’s time to warm up that engine.
The Toy Run invites anyone with a...
Australia leading the world in big tech reform
REGIONAL publishers are calling on politicians to unite behind News Bargaining Incentive.
Country Press Australia (CPA) has praised the Albanese Government for taking the first...
Jingle all the way
The 2025 Portland Community Carols on the foreshore was packed with community members enjoying songs, food and fun. Photographer Karen Hodge was busy capturing...
