Hello to 2024
IT is officially 2024, and as tradition, Portland celebrated New Year’s Eve in spectacular style.
Cray-zy Christmas trade
THE end of year trade was busy for Portland retailers in the lead up to Christmas with locals and visitors keeping shop staff hard at work.
Summer Gathering back in Narrawong
THE Narrawong Mechanics Hall will once again be the venue for a day of live music, good food, and family summer vibes, with the return of the Summer Gathering Saturday, January 6.
Increased services for recycling machine
IN response to popular demand, TOMRA Cleanaway has increased services to the Woolworths reverse vending machine.
Helping out at the hospital
OVER the past financial year, Portland District Health (PDH) has benefitted from over 6500 hours of volunteer work, delivering meals, transporting patients and generally keeping the hospital ticking over.
Petchy throws in the Banana Bus towel
IT’S been 28 fantastic years but Daryl Petch is finally throwing in the towel. From January 30, 2024, there will be a new bus driver at the wheel of Portland’s arguably most recognisable mode of school transportation: the Banana Bus.
Secondary school wins best edible garden in state
THE Heywood and District Secondary College (HDSC) was shocked and delighted to discover they had won the title of best edible garden in the Victoria.
Allen moves on after 38 years
LONG time Portland locals Leigh and Barb Allen have said goodbye to their freight business after almost 40 years of serving the local community and beyond.
A special send off for a special teacher
AFTER many years teaching at All Saints Parish School, Georgia Murrell is retiring.
Julia Street Creative wows again with new summer exhibition
JULIA Street Creative Space exhibitions have a habit of revealing Portland’s hidden artists. For its new show, simply titled Summer Exhibition, the space doesn’t disappoint.
Evie’s a winner for Mission to Seafarers
THERE’S a new kid on the Port of Portland block and she’s the darling of all who know her. She’s simply known as Evie.
Community comes together for a hearty meal
COMMUNITY members of Heywood came together on Thursday last week to share a free Christmas lunch.
Generous support for Legacy Week
PORTLAND Legacy volunteers have raised more than $2000 as part of this year’s Legacy Week appeal fundraising drive, with community members digging deep to...
