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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...

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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...

Rams take on Border Cup

SOME of Portland's most experienced cricketers have represented Hamilton at the Veterans Cricket Victoria Border Cup held throughout the week. The Hamilton Rams, featuring local...

Buckle up, the Dartmoor Rodeo is here

IT is all systems go for the 24th annual Dartmoor Chute Out Rodeo, set to take place tomorrow night at Dartmoor Recreation Reserve with...

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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...

Locals celebrate 50 years of SES

PORTLAND'S State Emergency Service (SES) unit celebrated 50 years of existence at the end of January, and Observer photographer Nicole Cleary was in attendance...

Painted, then paved

PORTLAND residents have raised questions about the planning and execution of Glenelg Shire Council’s latest round of road marking and resurfacing after they observed...

State of celebration

PORTLAND came together to celebrate the Portland SES unit and its tireless efforts over half a century of service, with displays and activities that...

Cutting cars, not cake

PORTLAND’S State Emergency Service (SES) unit celebrated their 50th anniversary in style, with Portlanders joining in the festivities in their droves to recognise the...

Discover the last frontier in style, Antarctica awaits

Discover the ‘White Continent’, fabulous Antarctica and sail with Viking’s Antarctic Explorer voyage for thirteen magnificent days. Journey to the stunning Antarctic Peninsula, a landscape...

It’s nearly showtime

The Tyrendarra Agricultural Show has reached its 108th year, and it’s bringing everyone's favourite competitions to life, including all things bright and beautiful. It’s one...

Better get in quick

Now in its third generation, the ‘all-new’ Peugeot 5008 was launched early 2024, but took a while to get here. Based on the Stellantis group's...

Back to school fun

WINDA-MARA Aboriginal Corporation recently hosted their third Back to School Day to support families by helping them prepare for the new school year. This includes...

Significant milestone reached in south west waters

A SIGNIFICANT milestone has been reached between local and regional environment authorities with offspring from the Australian-first Glenelg Freshwater Mussel conservation program released into...