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Comment sought on battery park

THE team behind the proposed Portland Energy Park project that would see four 250 megawatt battery “park” areas created either side of Madeira Packet...

VFA propose lowering kingfish bag limit

LOCAL recreational anglers have welcomed a proposal to reduce the daily kingfish bag limit from five to two, with many believing it will further...

Turning pages into outfits

Heywood and District Secondary College students brought Book Week to life, turning up in a burst of colour and creativity. Even the teachers weren't shy...

Storytime in style

Luxury up and down

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Sport

Darras return to the big dance

TYRENDARRA has won its way into its sixth South West District Netball League A grade grand final in-a-row after defeating Heywood in Saturday’s preliminary...

Portland earns finals return

A 51-POINT victory against Cobden and a number of results going their way has been enough for Portland Tigers’ senior football side to earn...

Portland Golf Club – Results

Tuesday August 26 Stableford - Men & Ladies (25 players) Winner: Paul Fittock (25) 37, Runner Up: Adam Hawke 12) 3cb. Ball rundown: 36 – Wayne Taylor,...

South West District Netball League Scoreboard

A grade Tyrendarra 56 def Heywood 39 Best on court: Hannah van Gemst (Tyr) A reserve Westerns 24 def Heywood 14 Best on court: Mollie Reed (West) B...

Get ready for the 3 Bays half marathon

THE countdown is on for one of Portland’s biggest running events with the Portland Runners Club’s 3 Bays Running Festival just over two months...

Finals ramping up

PORTLAND Table Tennis Association played out its qualifying and elimination finals on Tuesday last week with Ball Breakers moving through to the final while...

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What’s on in the district

Portland Volunteer Cancer Group Wanda Villa Open Garden Fundraising Event on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Wando Villa, corner of Edgar Street and Wellington Road....

End of life talks draw a crowd

The recent Dying to Know Day drew 80 attendees to the Portland Golf Club, eager to discuss end of life preparations. Organised by Portland Funeral...

Livestock market reports

HAMILTON CATTLE MARKET FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 There was an increased yarding of cattle in Hamilton with agents selling 57 cattle. These consisted of five trade heifers,...

State offers $100 power bonus

PORTLAND Neighbourhood House is partnering with the Salvation Army to help local residents access the Victorian Government's $100 Power Saver Bonus program. The two groups...

Large amount of cash stolen

LOCAL police are investigating a burglary at a property in Casterton earlier this week, which has seen the theft of a substantial amount of...

Daffodil Day blooms with $1700 raised

PORTLAND Cancer Council volunteers raised $1700 through this year’s Daffodil Day sales, continuing a long-standing community tradition of support for cancer research and care. This...