PORTLAND RSL Memorial Bowling Club has unveiled what it says is the first stage of an ambitious plan to transform its Must St site into an international-standard venue for the sport – and the community. The club has submitted a planning application with Glenelg Shire Council to build a shade structure over its main green, […]
AFTER a long hiatus, the Narrawong Store is well on its way to once again becoming a thriving community hub. Narrawong residents are eager to see it finished. The store has a long history of being a meeting place for locals and travellers alike. First opened in 1859 as the Farmer’s Inn Hotel, it later […]
ROTARY Club of Portland’s Beat Cycle for Hope went smoothly on Sunday, with a great turnout of participants – similar in number to last year. The annual community ride from Portland’s Hanlon Park to scenic Cape Bridgewater on Sunday collected with donations to support those affected by cancer. There were around 125 participants on the […]
THE issue with the Portland hospital helipad has been raised in the Federal Parliament. Federal Member for Wannon Dan Tehan brought up the issue during the parliamentary sitting on Thursday last week. The helipad has been out of action since early December, when a review found improvements were required in line with Civil Aviation Safety […]