Kyeema stays strong
TUMULTUOUS times started in December for Portland’s largest disability provider, Kyeema Support Services, however the organisation remains relatively unscathed and continues to grow its...
A mystery from history
AT first glance it didn’t look worthwhile for Darryl Cram to bend down with heavy camera gear on his back and take a closer...
A health celebration
HEYWOOD Rural Health’s aged care facility is set for a big makeover after receiving $640,000 in state government funding.
About $550,000 will go towards refurbishing...
Field of 15; Late nominations swell Glenelg Shire Council election race.
IT’S not quite as large a field as last time but plenty of candidates have put their hands up to become a Glenelg Shire...
Ups and downs; a crayfishing season like no other.
IT was a season punctured by coronavirus, briefly got back on track and ended with a whimper – but local crayfishers can see some...
Businesses delighted restrictions eased, but uncertain future
LOCAL tourism and hospitality providers are celebrating being able to finally reopen again, but uncertainty still remains as the coronavirus pandemic restrictions ease.
Regional Victoria...
Portland outdoor pool reopened
IT WAS 30 degrees, the breeze was light and the sun rose ahead of a beautiful day.
No, it wasn’t a moment out of a...
Making the most of 2020: kicking goals amid the chaos
EVERYONE has dealt with the current coronavirus pandemic in different ways, for local woman Ebony Morrissey she has spent her time focusing on her...
Big boost for Dartmoor?
DARTMOOR looks set to receive a major boost with one of the area’s largest employers eyeing off a significant expansion.
Alliance Timber Group is looking...
Stair climb at Bridgewater, not Melbourne, this year
EMBER the crisis response dog and her owner, Portland firefighter Natalie Brindle, would have been climbing 28 floors of Melbourne’s Crown Metropol Hotel this...
Charlie in charge
Charlie Debono now in charge of Portland and Heywood SES
TWO neighbouring State Emergency Service groups are now headed-up by the same well-regarded volunteer, Charlie...
Fostering some new family dynamics
NEYSA and Mu Sutherland are thrilled they have been able to offer a little bit of care to several foster children over the past year.
Last visit for the season
Portland has seen its last cruise ship visit for the season, welcoming Oceania Cruises' 'Insignia’ to its port on Tuesday, May 13.
It docked at...
