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Pet with the longest legs?

Curious to find out the pet that has the prettiest eyes in the south west? Well, so is the Tyrendarra Agricultural Show. The Show is...

A Glenelg River walk

The next Friends of the Great South West Walk Saturday recreational walk will be a Twilight Walk on February 14 in the Lower Glenelg...

Teen takes over local business

One daring 17-year-old Portlander has taken on her own business, and so far so it's been smooth sailing. Taya Allen is just 17 and already...

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Riders compete at Yarraman Park

PORTLAND and District Adult Riding Club hosted an official HRACV show on Sunday with a big turnout at Yarraman Park for the event. Observer...

3 Bays adds 30km trail run

PORTLAND Runners Club’s annual 3 Bays running festival continues to grow, with the addition of a new race format for this year’s installment that...

Straight wins across the board for Memorial

IT was straight wins across the board over the past weekend rounds of pennant for the Portland Memorial Bowling Club. Western District Playing Area -...

Heywood golfers compete

THE Heywood Golf held men’s and women’s stableford events last Saturday. In the men’s A grade event the winner was Shawn Dalton (3) with...

Local Country Week star recognised

PORTLAND Tigers cricketer Artie Harvey has been rewarded for his incredible performance at the recent Warrnambool under 17 Country Week cricket tournament after he...

Tyrendarra still top dogs

TYRENDARRA remains the top team in the Surry District Tennis Association A grade competition with another solid win on Saturday. Tyrendarra defeated Lawn Purple, 4-42...

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Grants to support youth, wellbeing and healthy ageing

COMMUNITY organisations working to support wellbeing and opportunity across the Glenelg Shire are invited to apply for 2026 grants from United Way Glenelg, with...

Free dementia support event

DEMENTIA Support Australia are inviting family carers of people living with dementia and health and aged care professionals across the region to attend information...

Exciting classic car show

LOCAL lovers of all things classic cars will be in for a treat soon, with another instalment of the annual Classics by the Bay...

Under investigation

Community members in Dunkeld are angry following the alleged shooting of "Miles," a wild emu that had become a local icon. Miles was hand-raised by...

Mobile upgrades begin

TELSTRA have commenced upgrade works to their mobile network around the Portland area, with the five-day works expected to be completed by Sunday 8...

Looking back: October

A look back at the news of October 2025.

No drama for Vasco Da Gama

THE second cruise ship in two weeks will arrive in Portland, again bringing hundreds of visitors to town as part of a one-day stopover...

Regatta receives rave reviews

THE return of the Nelson Regatta has injected plenty of life and joy into the small border community over the January long-weekend, with the...

Teen transported after road accident

A TEENAGER has been rushed to Portland’s hospital with upper body injuries following a road accident that occurred on the morning of Monday 2...

Walk to help others

A SCENIC 20 kilometre walk to Bridgewater Beach on Saturday 7 February is one way to support the journey to beat breast cancer. Michelle’s Journey...