Charged up in Portland
PORTLAND’S new public electric vehicle charging station is up and running, with a boost in use over the busy tourist season.
New childcare and kinder on the way
MEMBER for Western Victoria Jacinta Ermacora recently toured Portland South Primary School, after it was announced as the site of a new 57 place childcare and kindergarten.
Dogs dress to impress
PORTLAND’s Ploughed Field is set to explode Saturday January 20 with dogs of all shapes and sizes, dressed in all manner of sartorial finery as the field becomes the site for the city’s inaugural Dog Dress Prom.
Big turnout for Bush Nippers
THE Surry River at Narrawong echoed with the sounds of Bush Nippers for four days last week, finishing on Saturday.
“Blessed with a great day”
NARRAWONG District Association’s (NDA) Mouth2Mouth (M2M) event on Sunday morning was a blast for all who joined.
Protecting Sea Country
A CROWD gathered on the beach at the mouth of the Surry River in Narrawong on Thursday morning, for a dance ceremony on the sand to kick off Gundtijmara-led event centred around the importance of protecting the Southern Ocean.
The climax of true craftsmanship
“I’VE always taken the hardest job I can because I like to be challenged.”
The family fun is back
AFTER a three-year break, Portland Lions Club is re-introducing it free Children’s Fun Event at the Fauna Park.
A busy time of year for Narrawong
THE BIG4 Narrawong Island Holiday Park has been busy over the Christmas and New Year period, welcoming families from near and far.
Au revoir Charley
SEVENTEEN-year-old Charley Thorp is just weeks away from leaving for France, her new home until January 2025.
“Making memories”
FOR 41 years the family summer carnival has been coming to Portland, giving locals and visitors a fun way to kick off the end of year and start the new year.
Hello to 2024
IT is officially 2024, and as tradition, Portland celebrated New Year’s Eve in spectacular style.
Jail time and hefty fines for animal cruelty convictions
MALLEE farmer, Steven Ralston, pleaded guilty to 14 charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, which included 9 charges of aggravated cruelty...
