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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...

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Victorian Sport Awards now open for nominations

NOMINATIONS for the Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs) opened on Wednesday 14 January, to highlight the full spectrum of Victorian sport and active recreation during...

Smooth sailing at yacht club

A MIXED fleet hit the water with a southerly breeze at about 10-12 knots auguring well for a good afternoon of racing at Portland...

Back-to-back champion

PORTLAND Bowling Club recently held its Ladies Singles Club Championship event with Kerrie Alexander claiming the win for the second year in a row. The...

Country Week cricketers learn from UK imports

PORTLAND has once again provided young cricketers with a three-day carnival of cricket and shone a light on how many talented up-and-comers Victoria’s regional...

Croquet tournament delivers

PORTLAND Croquet Club hosted its annual Association tournament last week with players coming from across the region to compete at the picturesque Portland Botanic...

Strong showing for 17s

LOCAL cricketers have done the region proud at the Warrnambool under 17 Country Week competition, with a combined squad of Portland and Hamilton’s up-and-coming...

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Busy time at the saleyards

LAST week saw the first day of sales for the year at the Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange on Wednesday Jan 7.

Locals leading bushfire fight

GROUPS of local firefighters have travelled far and wide across the state to assist the ongoing firefighting efforts after numerous blazes were sparked during...

Main stage music line-up

Here is when you can catch the incredible musical acts set to take to the live music stage for Hooked on Portland, which this...

Bay nets banned

LOCAL recreational fishermen are rejoicing following the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s readoption of a Fisheries Notice that bans the use of mesh, trawl and seine...

Hooked on Portland hits town

LOVERS of all things fishing and seafood are in for a treat this weekend, as the annual Hooked on Portland festival returns to once...

From Cornwall with love

Cornwall is considered one of the most remote and yet beautiful counties in England. And the county’s North Coast with its dramatic cliffscapes, craggy...

South west renewable boost

SOUTH-WEST Victoria’s transition to renewable energy has received a boost following the completion of the Mortlake Turn-In project, which VicGrid described as a “critical...

Impressive SUV alternative

Although Korean carmaker SsangYong has been in the Australian market for the past 20 years it has never been able to get close to...

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...