Racing fit for a king
Photographer Corey Aldridge hit the dunes for the 2025 King of the Dunes off-road race, capturing the exhilarating action as drivers battled it out...
Heywood Secondary welcomes new staff
Heywood and District Secondary College welcomed new staff members late last year and for the beginning of 2025.
Newly on board since the first term...
’It was love at first sight’
Eugene and Jean Finck celebrated 75 years of marriage on Tuesday February 11, 2025, and continue to find themselves in good hands with one...
Lions raise impressive $3000 for breast cancer research
With the help of the community, Heywood Lions Club successfully raised $3000 for breast cancer research.
On Sunday, February 16, the club held an afternoon...
Warm welcome for Japanese Consul-General
IN the hopes of promoting the industrial, economical and tourism strengths on offer in the region, Member for South-West Coast Roma Britnell visited Portland...
Police flag public assistance after theft
LOCAL police are calling for information from the public as they investigate the theft of an Australian flag from Portland Historical Society’s Curator’s Cottage...
Call for volunteers
The Portland Rotary Club is calling on volunteers to join them in making a difference on Clean Up Australia Day.
Sunday, March 2, is Clean...
Stolen camping goods found in raid
PORTLAND police have recovered a number of stolen items believed to have been taken in a burglary late last year, while conducting a raid...
Cobboboonee Forest trek
Come and join the Friends of the Great South West Walk Recreational Walkers as we spend time in the beautiful Cobboboonee Forest on Monday...
Narrawong home destroyed in blaze
THE cause of a fire that destroyed a home in Narrawong remains under investigation, after local firefighting units attended the blaze which occurred on...
Festival parade colour
The street parade for the Wood, Wine and Roses Festival was colourful, busy and a hit with the crowd.
Relay stage is set
THE stage is set for Portland and District’s 2025 Relay For Life with the fundraiser for the Cancer Council taking place on Saturday March...
Road safety boost for local clubs
LOCAL sporting clubs have earned their share in $700,000 worth of grants as part of the Transport Accident Commission’s (TAC) Club Rewards program, as...
