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Be aware of mosquito risk these holidays

RESIDENTS planning summer holidays, or long weekends, to regions with increased risk of the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), are being warned to plan...

Road resealing across the region

A TOTAL of 20 local roads are set to be resealed this month as part of Glenelg Shire Council’s annual road resealing program, with...

Bendigo Bank launches Victorian Bushfire Appeal

BENDIGO Bank is stepping up to support affected communities initiating the Victorian Bushfire Appeal in response to several devastating fires impacting multiple communities in...

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Country Week cricketers learn from UK imports

PORTLAND has once again provided young cricketers with a three-day carnival of cricket and shone a light on how many talented up-and-comers Victoria’s regional...

Croquet tournament delivers

PORTLAND Croquet Club hosted its annual Association tournament last week with players coming from across the region to compete at the picturesque Portland Botanic...

Strong showing for 17s

LOCAL cricketers have done the region proud at the Warrnambool under 17 Country Week competition, with a combined squad of Portland and Hamilton’s up-and-coming...

Cricket back with two-day thrillers

PORTLAND Tigers will be looking to add another 144 runs on day two of their Hamilton District Cricket Association round 10 two-day match against...

Beau’s a pro in Cadet 12

LOCAL karting star Beau Chambers has proved once again that he’s one of the fastest young racers across the state, after he was named...

Short format basketball returns to Hooked On

PORTLAND’S annual Hooked on Portland Festival returns this weekend with the 3x3 basketball comp a sporting highlight down at the foreshore. The event will take...

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Main stage music line-up

Here is when you can catch the incredible musical acts set to take to the live music stage for Hooked on Portland, which this...

Bay nets banned

LOCAL recreational fishermen are rejoicing following the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s readoption of a Fisheries Notice that bans the use of mesh, trawl and seine...

Hooked on Portland hits town

LOVERS of all things fishing and seafood are in for a treat this weekend, as the annual Hooked on Portland festival returns to once...

From Cornwall with love

Cornwall is considered one of the most remote and yet beautiful counties in England. And the county’s North Coast with its dramatic cliffscapes, craggy...

South west renewable boost

SOUTH-WEST Victoria’s transition to renewable energy has received a boost following the completion of the Mortlake Turn-In project, which VicGrid described as a “critical...

Impressive SUV alternative

Although Korean carmaker SsangYong has been in the Australian market for the past 20 years it has never been able to get close to...

Marksie’s Ripper Camp Fire Yarns

Inspired by his adventures in the Northern Territory bush, Portland's Geoff Mark has published a book that’s a guaranteed giggle and chortle. ‘Marksie's Ripper...

New obstetric and gynaecology doctor

PORTLAND District Health’s maternity and gynaecology services have received a significant boost following the appointment of a second Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialist, Dr Elise...

Try a twilight delight

On 17 January the Friends of the Great South West Walk will hold its first Saturday Twilight Walk for 2026 in the Lower Glenelg...