Looking back: February
A look back at the news of February 2025.
Sand shifted
THE Port of Portland recently announced the completion of their major sand bypassing project, with 100,000 cubic metres of sand successfully relocated from near...
Engaging new activity in Apex Park
Visitors to Heywood Apex Park can discover the park in a whole new way, with 18 engaging new activity and animal information boards dotted...
Police urge south west drivers to be Roadwise
VICTORIA Police will take to the state’s roadways this holiday period in their droves as part of Operation Roadwise, cracking down on dangerous driving...
Heywood reverse vending machine moved
To all those passionate recyclers in Heywood, there is now a new home for the town’s CDS Vic reverse vending machine.
The reverse vending machine...
Masonic history unveiled
The Portland Masonic Lodge, Freemasons, has released a comprehensive historical booklet marking its 175-year milestone and offering a deep dive into the organisation's rich...
A community effort
The Portland Library has added a big festive touch to its décor for Christmas, and it’s all thanks to a few skilled hands.
Library staff...
Oceanside Pride a delight
PORTLAND’S inaugural Oceanside Pride festival proved regional cities like ours can be just as fabulous as their metropolitan counterparts, with two weeks of workshops...
Portland’s Pride a party
PORTLAND’S first-ever Oceanside Pride festival has brought our town’s LGBTQIA+ community to the forefront to start summer in style, with an evening filled with...
What’s on in the district
Dartmoor meeting
Dartmoor and District Public Hall and Recreation Reserve Committee will hold a meeting at Dartmoor Hall on Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 7pm....
The carnival returns with new rides
Everyone knows what comes after Christmas, and that’s New Year’s Eve, and it’s only a party if the carnival is in town.
The Portland Foreshore...
Health workers on strike
HEALTHCARE workers at Portland District Health walked off the job on Tuesday 20 January, as part of a statewide work stoppage the Healthcare Workers...
