PORTLAND exporters faced with the loss of Chinese markets are starting to find other markets to take up the slack. While the China-Australia trade standoff continues with no end seemingly in sight, locals in the timber and crayfishing industries have begun work on alternative destinations for their exports. The timber ban means no softwood (pine) […]
IT’S almost the sound of Portland coming out of the coronavirus restrictions, and it’s back. The reassuring and familiar ‘ding’ of the Portland Cable Trams as they make their way along Bentinck St and other areas was heard again on Tuesday for the first time in four months. While the easing of restrictions has slowly […]
HAMILTON and District Legacy’s 69th Annual Fleece Show looked a little different to usual this year, but there was strong competition to take out the title of the region’s best fleece. Despite the uncertainty around whether the show would go ahead due to COVID-19 restrictions, around 190 fleeces were donated by wool growers across the […]
HEYWOOD farmer and red meat producer, Georgina Gubbins is a passionate advocate for the local food and fibre industry. With over 20 years of experience, she hoped to use her role as Great South Coast Food and Fibre Council chairwoman to promote and champion the industry. Ms Gubbins has been part of the organsiaiton for […]
