AFTER 37 years’ worth of financial support to the sheep and wool industry both in Hamilton and across the state, the Ross McKenzie Trust has awarded its last fellowship.

MENTAL health has received a boost locally with the official opening of the new Portland Mental Health Services building. The architecturally-designed $1.94 million 152 Percy St facility replaces their outdated Julia St building, however will continue to offer the same mental health services in a larger space. It is located on the same block as […]

WESTERN District Health Service (WDHS) and Balmoral Bush Nursing Centre (BBNC) will both receive State Government funding to upgrade vital infrastructure.

THE disruptions to 2020 continue to affect various community events, with Hamilton’s annual Carols by Candlelight cancelled. Life Centre of Hamilton pastor, Rick Penny regretted the decision, as he considered the event an important part of the calendar for not just his church, but the local community. “With all of the delays and restrictions brought […]

WITH a life full of unique experiences and a strong connection to the natural world, Suzan Muir is sharing her wisdom with young women through a new program called Resilient Girls.

ONE hundred motorbikes rumbled from Heywood to Portland on Saturday for the annual toy run, with many people pillioning to bring the estimated number of participants to 130. The ride was led by organiser David Upton (right) towing his trailer “sleigh”; he also gave Peter Stamp from Portland’s Salvation Army a lift. Lieutenant Stamp and […]

FOUR Portland-region schools will receive $670,000 to complete maintenance and outdoor improvement works following an announcement from the state government. Portland South Primary School is the biggest winner from the Minor Capital Works Fund allocation announced last week, receiving $500,000 to re-roof their senior school building, help prepare a new classroom for 2021 and reinstall […]

WESTERN District Health Service (WDHS) and the Southern Grampians Shire are encouraging the community to enjoy the holiday period in a COVID-safe manner.

AFTER rescheduling their wedding three times this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local couple, Linda and Ross Sanders finally tied the knot on Saturday in front of family and friends.

PENSHURST’S David Jenkin has won the Australian Beef Industry Foundation and Marcus Oldham College’s 2020 Howard Yelland Award.