Supporting local cancer patients
A ‘Girls Day In’ cancer fundraiser in Portland has thrown the doors open to the men as well, to help purchase a new treatment machine for Portland District Health.
All smiles at the Kyeema Spring Sale
THANKS to the support of the community, it was another great Spring Sale at Kyeema Support Services.
An agricultural adventure for student
TO dig into the topic of agriculture, Heywood and District Secondary College (HDSC) student Jacob Sanderson attended the three-day program Defying the Drift.
Narrawong Store renovations close to completion
PEOPLE driving through Narrawong on the Princes Highway may have seen a fair bit of activity happening on site at the semi-renovated old Narrawong Store.
The ‘Reverse Advent Calendar’
STUDENTS at Bayview College have created a ‘Reverse Advent Calendar’ basket for parents, staff, and students to donate goods for those in need.
Second time’s a charm
PORTLAND automotive apprentice Steven Mills was named Trade Apprentice of the Year at South West TAFE’s annual Trades Awards night last Thursday.
Breaking the stigma in Heywood
THE annual Men’s Shed and Black Dog Institute event is back this Saturday, October 14.
Alexandra Park project comes in at more than $7million
THE exact final cost is still being counted, but the Alexandra Park new pavilion and upgrades will come in significantly over budget, with Glenelg Shire Council to cover the extra spend.
Someone else’s cross to bear
AFTER a long history of running the tradition, Portland’s Mission to Seafarers will no longer run the blessing of the fleet, now a part of the Upwelling Festival.
School holiday shenanigans in Heywood
HEYWOOD library was busy over the past fortnight with lots of children visiting to join the school holiday activities.
Living the good life at Lincoln Place
SOME of the inmates (as they like to call themselves) of Lincoln Place’s Portland Lifestyle Estate are sick to death of pumpkin soup.
Gold on the grill
THERE’S a fresh face behind the counter of Portland’s Percy Street butchers, now called The Uppercut, but the shop continues to churn out prize winning product.
Wood Days celebrating 30 years
THE annual Old Time Wood Days has reached its 30th year and continues to attract big crowds to a great event.
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