Gunditjmara stories in the nation’s classrooms
IN high schools across the country, local Gunditjmara history and stories are studied through a scientific lens, in a series of textbooks set to be re-released soon.
Disaster recovery and gender equality: how it affects you and your community
HAVE you ever considered if or how environmental disasters impact women and men differently?
PDH recognises their many volunteers
AS part of National Volunteers Week, Portland District Health (PDH) held a morning tea on Wednesday to recognise their many volunteers who keep the workplace turning.
People of Portland: Jane Schmidt
JANE Schmidt never saw herself as a volunteer. Now she can’t imagine not being one.
Red Shield Appeal needs your help
THE Salvation Army Portland is urging the local community to get involved in this year’s Red Shield Appeal, which will raise vital funds to continue supporting the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in the region.
Biggest Morning Tea at Stratus Legal
STRATUS Legal Group Portland are once again doing their part supporting the Cancer Council by hosting a Biggest Morning Tea (BMT) and anyone is invited.
Quirky art stops walkers in their tracks
IF you have recently driven or walked along Victoria Pde in Portland, you might have done a double take.
$150m for rail line
THE Maroona to Portland rail line has scored $150 million in Tuesday’s federal budget, funding for upgrades that advocates say has been a long time coming.
PSC acknowledges Do It For Dolly Day
PORTLAND Secondary College (PSC) held a Student Services Showcase last Friday on Do It For Dolly Day, engaging students on the topic of mental health.
Permanent CEO appointed
GLENELG Shire Council has appointed its new chief executive officer.
Lighting up the lagoon
THE trail around Fawthrop Lagoon will be a river of neon on Saturday (May 18) when Portland Parkrun participants celebrate a special event.
Housing: ‘the price is right’
PORTLAND’S property market has cooled from the red-hot run during the pandemic.
Local represents Victoria at National Champs
Local Jacob Sanderson recently competed at the 2025 National Shearing and Wool Handling Championships, heading to Jamestown in South Australia to test himself against...
