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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...

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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...

Artie’s nine-wicket party

COUNTRY Week cricket has seen some stunning performances in its many iterations across the years, but one local 16-year-old has put in a showing...

Portland Golf Club – Results

Tuesday 6 January Par – Medley: Men & Ladies (59 players – 58 Men & 1 Ladies) A grade (+2 -13) Winner: Peter Hol (0) +6,...

Brandon goes from Branxholme to the Bombers

IT has been a whirlwind past few months for former Branxholme-Wallacedale footballer Brandon Newton after he signed with Essendon’s VFL side ahead of the...

Pye crowned Portland singles champion

PORTLAND Bowling Club held their Men's Club Championship Singles event on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 January, with 22 members taking to the green...

Englezos and Leahy are Memorial champions

THE recent weekend of Friday 2 January through Sunday 4 January saw Portland Memorial Bowling Club hold their men’s and ladies’ Club Singles. The...

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Loop walk to Cape Bridgewater

NEW Year is a wonderful time to recharge, get outdoors and enjoy the freedom of the bush and coast. Friends of Great South West Walk...

What’s on in the district

Dartmoor meeting Dartmoor and District Public Hall and Recreation Reserve Committee will hold a meeting at Dartmoor Hall on Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 7pm....

Great times in Heywood

Promoting Heywood and District Committee held their annual Christmas on the Town Green on 19 December 2025, just a week before Christmas Day, and...

Delight in positive changes

A year of cultural change, financial recovery and service growth was highlighted at Heywood Rural Health’s Annual General Meeting on Friday 12 December. Board chairperson...

Two new faces and longer hours

Portland Family Practice hopes to cater for the city's need for doctor appointments, by extending opening hours to 8.30am to 8pm and welcoming two...

Portland shines on New Year’s Eve

PORTLAND police have praised the behaviour of the large crowds of revellers who brought in the New Year upon Portland’s foreshore, with the arrival...