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Freeze to controversial fund for farmers

GLENELG Shire Council say they welcome the Victorian Government’s decision to extend the temporary rate freeze of the widely controversial Emergency Services and Volunteers...

Gifts that help the walk

The Friends of the Great South West Walk have some great gift suggestions for your family and friends! We have produced two great books which...

All smiles at All Abilities day

IT was all systems go at Alexandra Park to celebrate International Day of People with Disability on Wednesday 3 December. Observer photographer Karen Hodge...

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Sport

A Colts classic

PORTLAND Colts Cricket Club have been crowned the local short-format kings for this season, as they defeated Portland Tigers by 26 runs in Portland’s...

Coasters coach celebrated

HEAD coach of the Portland Coasters women's Country Basketball League team Rebel Noter has been recognised for his tireless efforts towards promoting and developing...

Duo through to state final

PORTLAND Memorial Bowling Club’s Kim Overall has combined with Grangeburn’s Leah McCabe to make it through to the Ladies State Pairs grand final where...

Portland Golf Club – Results

Monday 1 December Glenelg Vets Stableford – Medley (48 players – 36 Men & 12 Ladies) A grade: Winner: Pat Kennedy (Portland) (10) 42pts. Runner Up: Shane Hearps...

Sunny sailing on penultimate day

PORTLAND Yacht Club’s afternoon of sailing on Sunday 7 December saw a fleet of 12 dinghies competing in the club pennant series around a...

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District market reports

THE extra markets at Hamilton have proved popular with producers, with excellent prices. WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER Lamb supply was steady and quality improved with the shorn...

Calls to join advisory groups

APPLICATIONS for roles on the Glenelg Hopkins CMA Advisory Groups are now open to community members. The Glenelg Hopkins has two advisory groups which...

Motorcycle merriness

The 32nd Heywood to Portland Toy Run saw more than 100 motorcyclists ride from Heywood to Portland for a good cause, as the local...

An honourable visit

THE Glenelg Shire received a special visit from the Governor of Victoria, Professor Margaret Gardner, in the second week of December, and Portland gave...

What’s on in the district

Portland Field Naturalists Club Community members are invited to join in their 80th anniversary celebration on 13 December at the Portland Yacht Club on...