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Graduate nurse relishing new chapter

The small medical practice of Heywood Rural Health has a new nurse in its ranks with Ava Mallon starting work there after recently graduating...

Ambos taking longer to respond

THE latest response time data released by Ambulance Victoria has shown a significant jump in the response time for incidents classified as Code 2...

Stars align at Summer Gathering

GOOD weather, great music and even better vibes have engulfed Narrawong as the town came together to celebrate the final week of summer as...

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Tough finish for Makos

​PORTLAND Memorial Bowling Club didn’t get the fairytale finish the local fans were hoping for at the weekend after going down, 65-54, in a...

Portland sides dominate finals spots

FINALS in the Hamilton District Cricket Association (HDCA) have finally arrived, and it’s set to be a heavily Portland-dominated series with all five local...

Football competition set to expand in 2026

THE Western Victoria Female Football League is geared up for a big 2026 after an increase in teams across all grades is set to...

Grand final action

THERE has been plenty of grand final action in the regional bowling competitions of late with the weekend and midweek pennant grand finals on...

McLeod wins Heywood stableford

THE Heywood Golf Club held men’s stroke events and a women’s stableford event last Saturday. In the men’s A grade event the winner, via...

Junior swimmers qualify for Vic Country champs

PORTLAND swimmers headed to Geelong on 7 and 8 February for the Barwon South West Swimming Association (BSWSA) Championships, with seven juniors qualifying for...

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Modern twist on Masters

ARTISTS have channelled their inner masters as part of the Argyle Gallery’s summer challenge at Julia Street Creative Space, reworking the pieces of some...

New leaders at Portland RSL

PORTLAND RSL Sub-Branch’s new committee will look to strengthen the future of the local branch as well as continue their support of the region’s...

Stunning cape to cape walk

ON Monday 2 March, the Friends of the Great South West Walk will be walking 20km from Bridgewater Café to the Cape Nelson Lighthouse. It’s...

Smelter leader search

PORTLAND Aluminium and Alcoa Australia are on the hunt for a new Smelter Plant Manager after former manager Werner Van Schalkwyk left the position...

Cottage windows smashed

PORTLAND police and crime scene services are investigating an act of vandalism in Portland’s Botanic Gardens that saw a number of windows smashed in...

All roads lead to Heywood for festival

WITH Heywood’s Wood, Wine and Roses Festival on this weekend, organisers have been busy getting everything ready for the event on Saturday 28...

Film star shines at Classics by the Bay

PORTLAND’S annual Classics by the Bay show and shine has once again put beaming smiles on the faces of motoring enthusiasts from near and...

Blood bank calls

ONE in three Australians will need blood or blood products in their lifetime, but it has been 20 years since a blood donation centre...

Cruise North America

Take in historic cities and rugged shores with Viking’s 15-day Canada and East Coast Explorer voyage from Toronto, Ontario to Fort Lauderdale, Florida or...

Triton back in work gear

Back in the day, most utes lived up their ‘utility’ tag, being up for almost anything. Since then, the tradies’ favoured transport has morphed...