THIS year might have been the first since 2019 that schools (and everyone else) had close to what might be termed a normal time of it – but it might be fair to say the coronavirus pandemic actually wreaked more havoc.

GLENELG Shire Council will plead with the state government to relax rules for the early childhood sector in the region as desperate mothers are unable to fully return to the workforce.

COMING into the second day of the clash between Portland Colts and South Portland at Henty Park on Saturday, it looked as though the Demons had the upper hand, with just over 100 runs needed with nine wickets in hand and 80 overs to bat. But Colts put paid to that assessment immediately…

PORTLAND Salvation Army and Portland Aluminium employees teamed up on Monday to assist the less fortunate and celebrate an anniversary.

PORTLANDER Kiran Sonti had the experience of a lifetime last week when he met Australian swimming icon Emma McKeon for a one-on-one training session in the pool.

WINDA-Mara Aboriginal Corporation unveiled their new family clan map last week which is featured on the wall of the Gilgar building at the Tyrendarra Indigenous Protected Area.

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.

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

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

HE’S been acting in the role in recent weeks but from next month Paul Phelan will officially take over as Glenelg Shire Council chief executive.