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IT’S been called “the jewel in the crown” of the Portland foreshore by some, and “a permanent blot on the landscape” by others, but a decision has finally been made on the new multipurpose building that will replace the yacht and angling clubs.

ONE Elsa MacLeod Kindergarten student chose to cut off her long locks for cancer and received plenty support with a crazy hair day.

THE Curator’s Cottage at the Portland Botanic Gardens is a great example of the city’s history – and after more than two years the public will finally get another chance to have a look inside.

THE Portland Upwelling Festival returns tomorrow after a two-year break, with a packed schedule full of ocean focussed events, as well as music, markets, and a stronger recognition of the area’s Gunditjmara history.

AFTER the tragic death of her husband Jarrod earlier this year, Nea Barclay and her family have found comfort in the support the community has shown them.

THIS October, one Portland woman and her team have been walking with a significant goal in mind, to raise $3000 for mental health.

A PORTLAND medical trust set up to help locals with life-threatening illnesses is likely to wind up its activities.

FOR 16 years the sculpture Spirt of the Albatross was a familiar sight near the Portland library – but now it’s found a new home, one its creator would be delighted with.

A PORTLAND sheep stud breeder has forked out $6200 at auction for a ewe, to boost his genetic stocks.

THE fate of Yumbah Aquaculture’s latest Dutton Way abalone farm proposal has inched closer to a decision.

THE Elsa MacLeod Kindergarten staff got their steps up last month while raising money for Camp Quality, in support of one of their young students diagnosed with cancer.

WHEN Laurel Pedrazzi was born in 1922 she shared her birth year with a bunch of stars. So announced the front page of The Party Times, the tabloid newspaper masthead designed for her by her grandson and his wife in honour of her recent milestone one hundredth birthday on September 28.