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Local represents Victoria at National Champs

Local Jacob Sanderson recently competed at the 2025 National Shearing and Wool Handling Championships, heading to Jamestown in South Australia to test himself against...

Join the cycle: The journey of your 10-cent containers

EVER wondered what happens to your drink cans, bottles and cartons after you return them for a 10-cent refund through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme...

Let your Christmas tree tell a story

THE festive spirit will shine bright as St John’s Lutheran Primary School hosts its third annual Christmas Tree Exhibition, celebrating ‘The Reason for the...

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Big margins in touch football victories

PORTLAND Touch Football Association had some one-sided games played out on Thursday night with the closest match decided by one try while Razzmatazz had...

Hockey season celebrated

THE Portland Hockey Club recently celebrated another hugely successful season in the Hockey South West competition at their awards night. It was a huge year...

Local golfer defends Robe Classic title

LOCAL golfer Noah McLeod expressed his surprise last year when he took out the Robe Golf Club’s Village Classic tournament, so imagine his delight...

Close call for Makos

AS was expected the Portland Memorial Bowling Club Makos knew that Port Fairy would throw out the challenge on their home turf, but the...

Heywood Golf Club in full swing

THE Heywood Golf Club held the first round of the mixed championships last Saturday as an aggregate stableford event and the days winners were...

Injury hinders Woodall at PBR grand finals

HEYWOOD bull rider Sam Woodall recently competed at the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Australia grand finals in Townsville but was impacted by injury. While he...

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Training leads to special recognition

HEYWOOD Rural Health representatives will be at Admiralty House this week in Sydney to meet the Governor-General, Her Excellency Sam Mostyn AC and Maggie...

A tail-wagging spectacle

PORTLAND and District Kennel Club hosted the annual Dog Show held on the Heywood Recreation Reserve on Friday 7, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9...

Board members needed

Heywood Rural Health are seeking applications for part-time board director positions. Applications close at midnight Sunday 23 November, and the positions will commence on 1...

Dog Speak author in town

AUTHOR and dog whisperer Rachael Treasure is bringing her four-legged friend Dolly Pupton to Glenelg Libraries, ready to share her wisdom on all things...

Heywood leads the way

HEYWOOD is leading the way in suicide prevention efforts, with recent training sessions equipping local residents with vital skills to recognise and support those...

A cup full of support

THE community rallied on Melbourne Cup Day in a touching show of support for a friend with breast cancer, and successfully raised more than...