The beauty of roses proves popular
THE busy rose season continues for Treloar Roses after an unprecedented year for sales of bare root roses and potted roses.
It was a sell-out...
Courage found through leadership program
NIKKI Edwards never thought she would have the courage to take on a management position or lead a board of directors.
But the Portland woman...
Holiday visitors welcomed
HOLIDAY accommodation providers reported mixed occupancy levels over the past two weeks of school holidays while regional Victorians got used to the latest COVID-19...
The weed war continues
THE battle against the menace that is sweet pittosporum is an ongoing on, which recently received a little help.
A local group, the South West...
Kyeema stays strong
TUMULTUOUS times started in December for Portland’s largest disability provider, Kyeema Support Services, however the organisation remains relatively unscathed and continues to grow its...
A mystery from history
AT first glance it didn’t look worthwhile for Darryl Cram to bend down with heavy camera gear on his back and take a closer...
A health celebration
HEYWOOD Rural Health’s aged care facility is set for a big makeover after receiving $640,000 in state government funding.
About $550,000 will go towards refurbishing...
Field of 15; Late nominations swell Glenelg Shire Council election race.
IT’S not quite as large a field as last time but plenty of candidates have put their hands up to become a Glenelg Shire...
Ups and downs; a crayfishing season like no other.
IT was a season punctured by coronavirus, briefly got back on track and ended with a whimper – but local crayfishers can see some...
Businesses delighted restrictions eased, but uncertain future
LOCAL tourism and hospitality providers are celebrating being able to finally reopen again, but uncertainty still remains as the coronavirus pandemic restrictions ease.
Regional Victoria...
Portland outdoor pool reopened
IT WAS 30 degrees, the breeze was light and the sun rose ahead of a beautiful day.
No, it wasn’t a moment out of a...
Making the most of 2020: kicking goals amid the chaos
EVERYONE has dealt with the current coronavirus pandemic in different ways, for local woman Ebony Morrissey she has spent her time focusing on her...
Championship finalists decided
PORTLAND Golf Club championships are in full swing with finalists decided after some tough quarter and semi final match ups.
In the women’s open grade...
