Observer photos add to collection
WHAT initially started as a hobby for Portland’s Vern McCallum has now become something that holds great importance to him and the local community,...
Omissions extend Kentbruck public comment period
NEOEN Australia have been forced to extend the public comment period for the Kentbruck Green Power Hub wind farm’s Environment Effects Statement, following a...
Care for a spot of acting?
Now is the opportunity to explore your theatrical side and audition for CEMA’s major June production.
After a thorough member discussion, CEMA (Council for...
Learn your mental health rights
For anyone wanting to learn more about their mental health rights, this workshop is for you.
Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) is running a free...
Get on your bike!
It’s time to warm up those bike seats because the 2025 Beats Cycle for Hope is just around the corner.
Community members are invited to...
Portland man faces car theft, burglary charges
A MAN has been arrested in Portland’s CBD after allegedly carrying out a crime spree that included an aggravated burglary and the theft of...
Hoping for another exceptional auction
Hunting for treasures, collectables or other bits and bobs?
The Heywood Lions Club is holding its annual big auction on Sunday, March 23, kicking off...
Mother confronts burglar in home
A PORTLAND family have been left shaken following an aggravated burglary that occurred in the south end of Percy Street that saw a woman...
A medical milestone
Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation’s new $4.5 million Heywood medical clinic is complete and open for business.
Winda-Mara was established in 1991 as a result of community...
‘Portland and Surrounds’ exhibition
Julia Street Creative Space’s “Portland and Surrounds” exhibition is open now until Thursday, March 27.
The exhibition features a variety of mediums and styles from...
Bushfire burns 2200 hectares
AFTER burning through more than 2000 hectares of Budj Bim National Park, a bushfire 10 kilometres south west of Macarthur has been brought under...
Absorbing scenes after tea towel fire
SELF-COMBUSTING tea towels have led Fire Rescue Victoria and local police to rush to the scene of a local takeaway store after they were...
Dance, Dance, Dance
More action front the Portland Danz X-tensions' end of year and 25th Anniversary performance.
