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Amelia’s public speaking is top class

Portland’s Amelia Hulonce has taken out the Public Speaking Award at the Lions Youth of the Year Victorian State Final, but was pipped at...

PDH closes theatres

Portland District Health have temporarily closed their two operating theatres while undergoing repairs. “We have temporarily closed our two operating theatres while repairs are completed...

Call for Anzac Day volunteers

PORTLAND RSL sub-branch is busily making preparations for the upcoming Anzac Day ceremonies, with this year’s commemoration planning to shine a light on the...

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Sport

Portland bloods new players in opening round

PORTLAND’S top netball group will get to test out their new-look line up for the first time against Koroit at Hanlon Park in round...

Darras claim back-to-back A grade flags

TYRENDARRA’S A Grade cricket team have made it five consecutive premiership wins, including back-to-back Hamilton District Cricket Association premierships and three Portland District Cricket...

Tigers recruits have supporters roaring

PORTLAND Tigers are preparing for a big 2025 Hampden Football League season, with this weekend’s round one clash against Koroit offering up a strong...

Triples triumph

Bunworth takes out Stableford

THE Heywood Golf Club held a Stableford event for the men and women last Saturday. The A grade winner was Tony Bunworth (12) with...

‘Unfinished business’

THERE is fire driving Heathmere’s A grade netball side heading into the 2025 South West District Netball League season as they look to go...

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Heywood speed limit angst

CALLS for the introduction of a stricter speed limit through Heywood have been heard in State Parliament, after Member for South-West Coast Roma Britnell...

Support for carers

Portland Neighbourhood House (under the auspice of Kyeema Support Services), has been awarded a Connecting Carers in their Community Grant through Carers Victoria and...

$73,000 in community grants

The Glenelg Shire Council has approved $73,583 of funding for the second round of the 2024-2025 Community Grants Program. At this week's council meeting on...

Aggravated burglary arrest

POLICE have arrested a woman in relation to an aggravated burglary, after it was alleged the woman climbed through a kitchen window before being...

Panthers kick off season in style

PORTLAND Panthers men's team had an impressive performance in their first match of their 2025 Barry Maney Premier League season. Observer photographer Karen Hodge...

Jump in crime

CRIME in the region appears to be on the rise with newly-released figures showing a jump in recorded offences. particularly burlgaries. The Glenelg Shire local...