AS part of the Scholastic promotion, ‘Every Child Deserves a Book’, Hamilton North Primary School (HNPS) gave away a book to every kid in the school last week, all of who were excited to take home and read.

GATHERING at the centre of town on Tuesday evening for the combined Lions and Townscape Christmas BBQ was a significant number of the Cavendish community.

THE Portland BMX Club celebrated a big year on Sunday, hosting their presentations and annual general meeting with riders Lukas Jones and Atley Sutton winning Rider of the Year.

With the year drawing to a close, I wanted to take time to give residents an important update on some of the major projects we have ticking along behind the scenes at Council.

IN 2016, All Saints Parish School’s prep intake included three sets of twins, and this week they have graduated from grade six.

EARLIER this week a crowd of around 40 people gathered to celebrate the official opening of the new high-tech purpose-built disability home on Scoresby Street.

FOR many households, watching Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight in the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on television is a fun way to celebrate Christmas Eve, but this year two local girls will get to enjoy the show from the stage.

THERE was plenty happening at the Portland Bowling Club and Portland RSL Memorial Bowling Club last week with plenty of representative and local competition.

EXCITEMENT surrounding the Ignite the Spirit of Christmas campaign is building after the second winner, Leonie Price, was presented with her certificate at Brown Bird Haus on Tuesday.

CASTERTON District will look to bring it right up to Grampians when they host the Pumas at Island Park today to headline round nine of the Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA) A grade competition.