THE Dhauward-Wurrung Elderly and Community Health Service (DWECHS) has a Sea of Hands on its front lawn, put together by little hands for Sorry Day last Sunday.

RETIRED ship’s captain Mike Lockwood has sea water in his veins.

THERE is a considerably large pumpkin hanging around the GardenLife Nursery, and its name is Nefertiti.

IN high schools across the country, local Gunditjmara history and stories are studied through a scientific lens, in a series of textbooks set to be re-released soon.

HAVE you ever considered if or how environmental disasters impact women and men differently?

AS part of National Volunteers Week, Portland District Health (PDH) held a morning tea on Wednesday to recognise their many volunteers who keep the workplace turning.

JANE Schmidt never saw herself as a volunteer. Now she can’t imagine not being one.

PORTLAND Golf Club hosted the Western District Golf Association’s men’s, women’s and mixed pennant finals across Sunday and yesterday, with the club’s division three men’s pennant side secured a strong victory during Sunday’s scratch final, beating Grampians in the decider 5-2.

THE Salvation Army Portland is urging the local community to get involved in this year’s Red Shield Appeal, which will raise vital funds to continue supporting the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in the region.

THE Hampden Football Netball League has announced its senior and junior netball representative squads for the upcoming Western Zone Championships next month, with a pair of young Portlanders in the mix.