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Police urge south west drivers to be Roadwise

VICTORIA Police will take to the state’s roadways this holiday period in their droves as part of Operation Roadwise, cracking down on dangerous driving...

Heywood reverse vending machine moved

To all those passionate recyclers in Heywood, there is now a new home for the town’s CDS Vic reverse vending machine. The reverse vending machine...

Masonic history unveiled

The Portland Masonic Lodge, Freemasons, has released a comprehensive historical booklet marking its 175-year milestone and offering a deep dive into the organisation's rich...

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Hampden Football Netball League – 2026 Senior Fixture

Round 1 – 11 April Cobden vs South Warrnambool — Cobden Community Bank Recreation Reserve Portland vs Port Fairy — Hanlon Park Camperdown vs Terang Mortlake (SS)...

Tigers get first look at 2026 fixture

PORTLAND Football Netball Club now knows who they’ll face for 2026 Hampden Football Netball League season with the fixture released recently ahead of the...

Looking back: August

Take a look back at some of our backpages from 2025, reflecting sporting highlights in Portland, Heywood and surrounds.

Looking back: July

Take a look back at some of our backpages from 2025, reflecting sporting highlights in Portland, Heywood and surrounds.

Looking back: June

Take a look back at some of our backpages from 2025, reflecting sporting highlights in Portland, Heywood and surrounds.

Youth sailors take next step in Geelong

THE Portland Youth Sailing Squad recently travelled to Geelong to take their sailing to the next level, joining one of the strongest International Cadet...

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The carnival returns with new rides

Everyone knows what comes after Christmas, and that’s New Year’s Eve, and it’s only a party if the carnival is in town. The Portland Foreshore...

A busy time of year

THE run into Christmas has been busy in Portland's retail sector with owners reporting an excellent year for sales. Business owners this week said they...

Bolstering disability support locally

A LOCAL provider is pushing to bolster the disability support workforce with Are-able celebrating 36 students graduating from individual support and disability courses in...

Jingle all the way

The 2025 Portland Community Carols on the foreshore was packed with community members enjoying songs, food and fun. Photographer Karen Hodge was busy capturing...

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

The 2025 Portland Community Carols was an absolute crowd-puller, as the foreshore was packed with picnic rugs, red pointy hats, jingle bells, oh and...

Free train station pads and tampons

South west Victorians can now access free pads and tampons at train stations across the state, thanks to an expansion of the State Government’s...