Community bank creates history
IT has been 10 years in the making but Heywood and District Community Bank has rewarded its loyal shareholders with the first dividend in...
Annie’s colour run a success
ANNIE Pender and her family had the most fun they have enjoyed in a long time, and many supporters came out to do it...
Connecting the community sees Rosie win top honour
THE power of music (and the arts in general) to bring communities together has probably never been more evident than during the coronavirus pandemic...
Invasion Day gatherings well-attended
TWO large commemoration events were held to mark January 26 on Tuesday, and organiser Chris Saunders was pleased at the wide range of community...
Date for Bridgewater resort hearing
THE fate of the proposed $85 million resort at Cape Bridgewater is closer to being decided after the state government appointed a committee to...
Let the works begin
THE ceremonial turning of the sod has happened and work is underway on the Portland foreshore redevelopment.
Regional Development Minister Mary-Anne Thomas joined Glenelg Shire...
Presbytery complete
A $440,000 rebuild of the All Saints Catholic Church presbytery and office is now complete, with the residence now a pleasure to live in,...
Popular local novelist to publish fifth book
HARD-WORKING Narrawong author Maya Linnell is looking forward to another exciting year ahead of the release of her third novel and preparations for two...
Swimming lesson places still available
PLACES are still available for swimming lessons, and parents are being encouraged to sign their children up after drowning rates remained stubbornly high last...
Keppel Prince calls on Prime Minister to ensure Australian-made
PORTLAND wind tower manufacturer Keppel Prince has called on Prime Minister Scott Morrison to ensure a key energy supplier to the Snowy Hydro 2.0...
Great Walks return
BEING in the isolated great outdoors is one of the safest places to be during this pandemic, it appears.
A local group of walking fans...
Tourism businesses booming – and it’s lasting for longer
THE region’s accommodation providers are celebrating an even better-than-usual holiday season, with the “house full” sign almost up in Portland and surrounds.
And while last...