Telco complains rise in Glenelg
COMPLAINTS regarding local telecommunications services have had a slight increase from the past financial year, with local residents voicing their concerns about the actions...
The crucial role of Hamilton Airbase
A GROUP of Hamilton’s volunteer CFA firefighters have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts at the Hamilton Airbase during the...
DWECH goes all out for spooky season
HALLOWEEN on Friday 31 October had the spooky and creepy ramped right up thanks to Dhauwurd Wurrung Elderly And Community Health Service staff who...
Hard Quiz Kids champion in Portland
PORTLAND has a super quiz star in its midst and she’s a 13-year-old named Jessica Prentice.
It was February when Portland Secondary College student Jessica...
Sammy sticker honours our special visitor
Portland’s beloved elephant seal, Sammy, has been immortalised with his very own sticker, thanks to the creative talents of local artist Jo Reid. ...
Locals treated to water tour
THE intricacies of Wannon Water’s drinking and waste water processes wowed groups of local residents who experienced the site’s sights, and some aromas, as...
The community stands tall
Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation played host to a special gathering of mentors and students from the Standing Tall Program, bringing together those who inspire and...
A yarn or two told at rail workers reunion
A Corridor Railway Reunion took place at the Mac's Hotel Portland in October, bringing together many former railway workers from across the district for...
Local rider’s global career on display
A PIECE of motorsport history is helping tell the story of a boy from Victoria’s southwest who took his talents to the world’s stage,...
Orchid show impresses
THERE were plenty of delighted visitors to the Portland Orchid Show, held on Saturday 25 October and Sunday 26 October, at the Portland Angling...
Two small schools, one big celebration
On Saturday 8 November, the community is invited to gather on the Tyrendarra Recreation Reserve to celebrate a 150 year milestone of two cherished...
Free green waste disposal
IT'S time to rush to your local tip, with the disposal of green waste free for the next 10 days.
Whether it is cleaning up...
Two-day action commences
WHILE it took just two days for the Aussies to roll England in the first Ashes test in Perth, local cricketers started their own...
