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Flying a kite for 24 hours

FLYING kites is a part of most childhoods growing up - a phase that may last only a few weeks before the kits...

Open day at new early learning centre

PORTLAND'S newest day care centre is holding a special open day on Wednesday 18 March. The newly-completed centre is holding a recruitment open day at...

Technical college opens in Mt Gambier

A $38.5million technical college was officially open in Mount Gambier last week. The college was opened by former Portlander, and now South Australian Minister for...

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Keiller leads Cougars to triumph

PORTLAND Touch Football Association saw a thrilling end to their season with three grand finals played out on Thursday 5 March and the division...

Finals feast for B grade cricket

LOCAL cricketers are getting into the swing of finals cricket this weekend, as Portland’s B grade competition reaches the knockout stages with two huge...

New-look courts for Heywood

THE Heywood Recreation Reserve courts have had a huge upgrade with a full resurfacing and line marking taking place across the four courts. Now with...

Football competition set for huge start

THE Western Victoria Female Football League is preparing for a huge season launch on 29 March with all senior games set to be played...

Six-way countback decides stableford in Heywood

THE Heywood Golf Club held a stableford event last Saturday and the event was won by Phil Palmer (17) with 38pts. The runner up...

Swim coaches receive national accreditation

PORTLAND Swim Club coaches Kristy Andrews, Claire Ward and Matilda Andrews have successfully completed an intensive training and development program, earning a Swimming Australia...

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What’s on in the district

Portland Poultry Club Portland Poultry Auction Sunday March 15 2026. Yarraman Park. Portland. Auction starts at 11am. Entries and enquiries to 0434163054 or teenfid@hotmail.com. ...

Dry Autumn ahead

THE curtains closed on Portland's summer in a distinctly dreary fashion, with March and autumn rolling in on a wave of drizzle, a contrast...

Firewood collection begins

PEOPLE can now collect free firewood for personal use from designated Forest Park firewood collection areas now until June 30 with collectors reminded that...

Risk of reignition

WHILE summer has officially ended, the Country Fire Authority is remaining residents of Victoria’s south west region to be alert of the risk of...

Honouring the exceptional women

WOMEN who have made outstanding and lasting contributions to Victoria are being recognised by the State Government through the Victorian Honour Roll of Women. Minister...

Police prepare report for the coroner

PORTLAND police have confirmed they will prepare a preliminary report for the Victorian Coroner following the disappearance of a Tasmanian man believed to have...

Festival a toast to Heywood

HEYWOOD'S Wood, Wine and Roses Festival once again put on a show for all who visited on Saturday 28 February, with the day's parade...

Great day out at the festival

IT was another fantastic Wood, Wine and Roses Festival on Saturday 28 February with huge crowds enjoying the street parade before heading into the...

Rally brings out the Harvester fans, despite the rain

THE Hamilton Pastoral Museum grounds played host to the second International Harvester Club of Australia (IHC) rally over the weekend, the rally also featured...

Community invited to audition for global adventure

THE CEMA Theatre Group is inviting community members to step into a world of adventure, comedy, and theatrical imagination, with auditions now open for...