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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.
Cannabis crops found in industrial shed
A FOURTH hydroponic cannabis crop has been found growing in a Portland building, with police swooping to arrest two men at the scene and seize 170 plants on Tuesday.
Celebrating art, and it’s just the beginning
PORTLAND’S newest artistic experience has been completed, but there’s the promise of plenty more in store.
Local music page celebrated state-wide
LOCAL music initiative Glenelg Shire Musical Mates 2020 has been celebrated state-wide with front woman Rosalea Collins getting a shout out on Melbourne ABC Radio’s Melbie awards.
River mouth opens, allegations flow
WATER authority, GHCMA, is alleging the mouth of the Surry River at Narrawong was illegally opened by hand on Wednesday evening ahead of heavy rains.
It takes teamwork to make the tugs work
ASK Les Thomas what the highlight is of his 45 years as a tug boat captain, and you get the answer as quick as the rope goes over to attach on to an incoming ship – though it might not be quite what you expected.
Libbie says farewell
HUNDREDS of parents have entrusted the care of their young children to Libbie Dark – perhaps their child’s first non-family carer – over the past 21 years.
‘Sensational turnaround’ Fishing resumes, but concerns about out-of-towners
FISHING restrictions may have been lifted, and the fish are biting, but that has sparked concerns about a possible influx of out-of-towners to the region.
Community garden continues to provide
THE Portland Community Garden is continuing to supply produce to locals, albeit with some adjustments made to their delivery in the midst of COVID-19.
ISO232 challenge bringing community awareness to mental health
MENTAL health awareness is being brought into focus by local social worker Pat Pekin who is challenging locals to get involved in the ISO232.
Anzac difference
IT will be Anzac Day tomorrow, but not as we know it.
To stay or not to stay? That’s the question for backpackers
THE region’s annual grape harvest is usually a cause for celebration for those who contribute the raw material to some of the nation’s finest wines as well as those whose work gets the fruit off the vines, but this year even it hasn’t failed to be touched by the coronavirus pandemic.
Call for St John volunteers
After more than four decades serving communities in emergencies, long-standing St John Ambulance volunteer and paramedic, and Portland Divisional Manager Tony Oxford is calling...
