Petchy throws in the Banana Bus towel
IT’S been 28 fantastic years but Daryl Petch is finally throwing in the towel. From January 30, 2024, there will be a new bus driver at the wheel of Portland’s arguably most recognisable mode of school transportation: the Banana Bus.
Secondary school wins best edible garden in state
THE Heywood and District Secondary College (HDSC) was shocked and delighted to discover they had won the title of best edible garden in the Victoria.
Allen moves on after 38 years
LONG time Portland locals Leigh and Barb Allen have said goodbye to their freight business after almost 40 years of serving the local community and beyond.
A special send off for a special teacher
AFTER many years teaching at All Saints Parish School, Georgia Murrell is retiring.
Julia Street Creative wows again with new summer exhibition
JULIA Street Creative Space exhibitions have a habit of revealing Portland’s hidden artists. For its new show, simply titled Summer Exhibition, the space doesn’t disappoint.
Evie’s a winner for Mission to Seafarers
THERE’S a new kid on the Port of Portland block and she’s the darling of all who know her. She’s simply known as Evie.
Community comes together for a hearty meal
COMMUNITY members of Heywood came together on Thursday last week to share a free Christmas lunch.
Lit up and ready to party
PORTLAND’S festive celebrations are all ready to go, with the Bentinck Street Christmas tree lights lifted into place this week, and New Year’s Eve foreshore entertainment announced.
Cut for a cause
PORTLAND Primary students and teachers all came to school in pink on Tuesday, to support grade one student Matilda Barclay who cut her hair to donate to charity.
More childcare coming for Portland
A NEW 57 place childcare and kindergarten will be built on the grounds of Portland South Primary School, to open in 2026.
Checking in the presents and checking out the bikes
A TERRIFIC turnout of 95 motorbikes attended the 30th annual Portland Toy Run on Saturday, and the ride inspired a hefty number of gifts donations for a good cause.
Wishing trees everywhere
IN what is becoming a local tradition, the Portland Salvation Army has partnered with Portland K Hub to provide gifts to families in need, and this year an extra hand is coming from Portland District Health (PDH).
Volunteer for beach clean-up
A MASSIVE clean-up of Blacks Beach is happening Sunday 9 November, and Portland Boardriders Club needs as many helping hands as possible.
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