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First woman police officer to lead the region

PETA Billing has been in the police force for more than 25 years, but it was only recently that she made history as the...

Heavy rain dampens long weekend

SOUTH-WEST Victoria's calls for rain were answered over the King’s Birthday long weekend, with Portland experiencing the highest daily rainfall for the year with...

Firearms stolen from Gorae gun safe

VICTORIA Police are calling for local information to assist them as they attempt to locate two firearms stolen from a rural property in Gorae,...

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Portland Golf Club – Results

Tuesday June 3 Medley Par – Men and Ladies (42 players) A grade (+8 - 13) Winner: Adam Barbary (10) +3, Runner Up: Graham Clayton (9)...

Cloke to soar for Meres

HEATHMERE’S senior football team have locked in when they will be bolstered by the inclusion of former Collingwood premiership star Travis Cloke, with the...

Portland Calisthenics thriving in 2025

THE Portland Calisthenics Club is off to a flying start this year, with solo competitions already underway and team preparations building momentum with new...

Cup honours

PORTLAND Memorial Bowling Club recently held the BPL Cup with eight teams battling it out to claim the winner's trophy. The section one winners on...

Dedication rewarded for gymnast

MIA McDowell’s dedication to her craft earned her a sixth appearance at the Victorian Championships recently. The Portland gymnast has been putting in some top...

Hampden dominates Western Region

LOCAL netballers featured heavily at the Netball Victoria Western Region Association Championships on the weekend across the representative teams in Warrnambool. The Hampden Netball League,...

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Double the entertainment

What could be better than one play, but two. Portland CEMA Theatre Group normally presents a full length play around June or July each year,...

Quiet and engaged young mathematicians

Almost 50 grade six students from the district put their thinking caps on recently for the annual Heywood and District Secondary College Maths Games...

Salvos: we need you

THE Salvation Army Portland is calling on local residents to lend a hand as part of this year’s Red Shield Appeal in any way...

Waving goodbye to Cheryl

BELOVED school crossing supervisor Cheryl Gunia has retired after 16 years of giving friendly waves to drivers and helping students safely cross the road. Near...

Council acknowledges Reconciliation Week

Glenelg Shire Council acknowledged Reconciliation Week and its theme ‘Bridging Now to Next’ with a special event including dancing, music and flowers. Students selected by...

Visitors love the Casterton Kelpie Muster

CASTERTON'S famous Kelpie Muster is this weekend, and will bring together thousands of canine connoisseurs from across the nation to the rural community over...