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CFA warns of catastrophic fire danger

LOCAL residents are being warned to prepare for potentially hazardous fire conditions across the South West region on Friday 9 January, with the Country...

Looking back: December

A look back at the news of December 2025.

Looking back: November

A look back at the news of November 2025.

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Local cricket nears pointy end

ONLY four rounds of two-day matches remain in the 2025/26 Hamilton District Cricket Association season, with the Portland sides well in contention with just...

Tigers legends honoured

CRICKETERS at Portland Tigers Cricket Club have been hitting the training track hard this season, getting their eye in each week in the nets...

Junior stars selected for Rebels

A TRIO of stars from across the local junior football landscape have been selected to take part in this year’s Greater Western Victoria Rebels...

Mighty Makos

PORTLAND Memorial Bowling Club Makos had a huge win against Dunkeld to cap of 2025. Observer photographer Karen Hodge captured some of the match.

Portland Golf Club final competitions ahead of New Year

Tuesday 23 December Stableford – Medley: Men & Ladies (64 players – 59 Men & 5 Ladies) A grade (1 to 10) Winner: Ross Kester (8)...

Last games played out before double header

THE last round of the Portland Touch Football Association ahead of the holiday break was played out at Henty Park with round 10 offering...

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Looking back: September

A look back at the news of September 2025.

Man airlifted following collision

A MAN aged in his 70s was airlifted to The Royal Melbourne Hospital in a serious condition following a road collision at the intersection...

Looking back: August

A look back at the news of August 2025.

Big plans for forgotten sinkhole

A GROUP of dedicated and passionate volunteers have joined forces in an attempt to transform a forgotten patch of unused Glenelg Shire Council land...

Looking back: July

A look back at the news of July 2025.

Project protects Bishops Rock for all

HANG gliders, fishers, surfers and adventurers of all kinds are being welcomed back to explore the natural beauty on offer at Discovery Bay Coastal...