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A birthday bringing community together

The Filipino Community of Portland held a surprise 88th birthday party for one of their most valued friends recently. Vina Armour was greeted by 30...

Club gives a helping hand

THE Portland Women’s Service Club has awarded two education scholarships for 2026 to Jasmine Biadacz and Mackenzie (Teddy) Riddell. The scholarships assist local students financially...

Gas drilling first phase completed

THE “unanticipated” discovery of gas from an exploratory well within the Otway Basin may see the consistent stream of rig tenders making their way...

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Portland Golf Club – Results

Tuesday 13 January Par – Medley: Men & Ladies (52 players – 50 Men & 2 Ladies) · A grade winner: Graham Clayton (10) 41, Runner...

Brilliant Boyd back again

It has become one of the most exciting clinics across the region, the annual return of World Champion carriage driver Boyd Exell. Exell is a...

Baker takes all 21 up final after thrilling contest

THE Portland Bowling Club’s Ladies 21 up final was played on Friday 16 January and after reaching 19 all Val Baker was able to...

Heywood golf gets into the swing of 2026

THE Heywood Golf Club played men’s and women’s stableford events last Saturday. The men’s A grade winner was decided by a countback and it...

Tough return for Makos

IT was a difficult day on the green for the Portland Memorial Bowling Club Makos against Warrnambool Gold in the first round after the...

Surry tennis players back on court

SOME of the Surry District Tennis Association teams returned to the court after holiday breaks with players getting back into the swing of things...

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A day of culture, reflection and togetherness

ON Monday 26 January the 10th Celebrate Gunditj event will be held on Gunditjmara Country at the Portland foreshore to mark the mourning, survival...

Hooked On everything

Hooked on Portland was windy, but wonderful, for the huge crowd that flocked to the Portland foreshore.

Big wind, Big fun

A WINDSWEPT weekend greeted festival goers for the 2026 instalment of the annual Hooked on Portland event – but while gusty conditions made it...

Jimny fun and games

Jimny: it’s all in the name. Since its get-go the quirky small Suzuki SUV has been on a ‘fun run’, on and off road....

Time to explore some Mekong magic

If it is time for that holiday of a lifetime, a retirement trip with a chance to see and visit exotic countries and cultures...

A new playground and new neighbours

There has been a buzz at South Primary School with students very excited about their brand new playground and new neighbours. Principal Jo Van de...

Getting drivers licenced

A brand-new vehicle has been secured to strengthen Glenelg Shire Council’s L2P Program in Heywood, providing young people with vital driving experience supported by...

Health workers on strike

HEALTHCARE workers at Portland District Health walked off the job on Tuesday 20 January, as part of a statewide work stoppage the Healthcare Workers...

Five decades of emergency service

FOR 50 years they’ve been the local men and women who leap into action to assist the community in times of need, and now...