Portland
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been detected near Portland. Now what?
Agriculture Victoria confirmed a positive test for the disease on Thursday.
Portland
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Glenelg Shire Council commits to permanent truth-telling about colonial violence at Victoria’s oldest European settlement
“We acknowledge the true history of the region within the Glenelg shire and we commit to truth telling as a vital step towards awareness, education, recognition, and healing.”
Portland
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How did a young seal end up in a bin at the back of the Portland RSL?
The pup’s mysterious appearance at the has prompted an investigation, with authorities appealing for information.
Wildlife
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Billion-dollar batteries: Victoria’s biggest energy storage project to be built in Portland
The Energy Park is expected to power 345,000 homes during peak demand.
Portland
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The history behind Portland’s 175-year-old Freemasons lodge
As the organisation celebrates its long legacy, the Brolga explores its tradition, community giving and the quiet evolution of a group once shrouded in secrecy.
History
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Bolwarra potholes get quick fix after graffiti grabs state’s attention
A crude plea scrawled across the Princes Highway forced a clean-up, but long-term road repairs remain uncertain.
Roads
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“Fix this”: Crude graffiti sparks conversation on “horrendous” condition of West Vic roads
Residents say the graphic drawing highlights just how bad the roads have become — and how long their complaints have been ignored.
Roads
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The veggie-growing guru sharing her knowledge with fellow Portland gardeners
Catherine Francis dishes the dirt on organic, seasonal produce.
Profiles
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Dancing brolgas, killer whales and playful seals: The Portland local documenting West Vic wildlife
Ten years ago, Allen McCauley began taking photography more seriously.
Profiles
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