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Hooked on fantastic fishing

Some wild, windy weather didn't stop the keen community of anglers who joined the Hooked on Portland activities on Saturday 17 January. And as...

A day of culture, reflection and togetherness

ON Monday 26 January the 10th Celebrate Gunditj event will be held on Gunditjmara Country at the Portland foreshore to mark the mourning, survival...

Big wind, Big fun

Jimny fun and games

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Surry tennis players back on court

SOME of the Surry District Tennis Association teams returned to the court after holiday breaks with players getting back into the swing of things...

Riders attack the track

PORTLAND BMX riders had a huge nine days of racing as part of the 2026 Track Attack series in Melbourne with Gracie Piergrosse coming...

Second Chili Bowl serve for Storer

WHILE speedcar drivers aren’t known for their ability to do things slowly, local racer Luke Storer’s start to 2026 has barely given him the...

Nelson Regatta hits the water

THE return of the Nelson Regatta has finally arrived with the events set to make a big splash across the next four days after...

Tigers sparked by Watts’ return

PORTLAND Tigers’ off-season recruiting drive has seen another big name sign on for the 2026 Hampden Football League season, with former VFL ruckman and...

Double header for touch football return

TOUCH football is back with the Portland Touch Football Association playing a double header round where the competition made up for missing a round...

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A new playground and new neighbours

There has been a buzz at South Primary School with students very excited about their brand new playground and new neighbours. Principal Jo Van de...

Getting drivers licenced

A brand-new vehicle has been secured to strengthen Glenelg Shire Council’s L2P Program in Heywood, providing young people with vital driving experience supported by...

Health workers on strike

HEALTHCARE workers at Portland District Health walked off the job on Tuesday 20 January, as part of a statewide work stoppage the Healthcare Workers...

Five decades of emergency service

FOR 50 years they’ve been the local men and women who leap into action to assist the community in times of need, and now...

Little future lifeguards

BUSH Nippers were occupying Narrawong’s waterways for a four-day program during the second week of the year, seeing some returned and some new bright...

Improvements reported at PDH

PORTLAND District Health held its Annual General Meeting in December 2025, outlining improvements and higher demand. The board of directors and CEO were joined by...

Beautiful days at Narrawong

Narrawong has been flooded with families looking to relax and cool off these summer school holidays.

Beach days and holiday ways at Narrawong

LIKE every year, BIG4 Narrawong Island Holiday Park has been packed with families on summer vacation, with regulars and some newcomers. Children were either jumping...

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...