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New CEO ready for the challenge

Portland District Health announced the appointment of new chief executive officer Karena Prevett in February, and now the experienced manager is ready for the...

A connection since birth

There are best friends, and then there is Betty and Glenda. Betty Koenig and Glenda Munn have been inseparable since their birth in January 1942...

Citizen of the Year nominations now open

The opportunity is available for residents to shine a spotlight on local heroes with nominations now open for the 2025 Glenelg Shire Community Awards....

Support for carers

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‘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...

Heathmere aim for exciting game style

HEATHMERE’S senior football team are looking to bounce back from a tough couple of South West District Football League seasons, after the club strengthened...

Portland Golf Club – Results

Tuesday March 18 Medley Stableford – Men & Ladies (49 players) A grade (+8 - 13) Winner: Jill Treloar (7) 38cb, Runner Up: Peter Baddeley (11)...

Booming on the track

PORTLAND Little Athletics centre has been seeing some of its best results in years with the club significantly increasing participation as well as achieving...

Swimmers take on Vic Country

SEVEN of Portland Swimming Club’s junior competitors hit the pool for the 2025 Victorian All Country Junior semi-finals on Saturday and Sunday March 22...

Another big win for Portland

PORTLAND scored a 5-1 win over Warrnambool team Technique in Saturday's Hockey South West under 15 competition. The Portland side is undefeated after two...

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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...

Chance to enjoy a big band sound

PORTLAND Citizens Brass Band will raise funds for the Portland RSL sub-branch through an evening of music as part of their Melodies of Honour:...

Beats Cycle for Hope 2025

Beats Cycle For Hope had many community members, whether family or friends, hop on their bikes and journey to Cape Bridgewater from Hanlon Park...

$2000 raised to support families

The 2025 Beats Cycle for Hope raised over $2000 on the weekend with the support of 93 riders. Riders took off from Hanlon Park at...

Buyers from far and wide

This year’s Heywood Lions Club Auction was another long day with more than 260 buyers coming from across the region. Heywood Lions Club president Lou...