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Bank bushfire appeal raises more than $600,000

STAFF at Portland and Heywood Bendigo Bank branches have been helping out by collecting money for the bank’s Victorian Bushfire Appeal that has already...

Walking for hope

THE third annual Journey to Beat Breast Cancer walk has raised much needed funds in the battle against breast cancer, with organisers Michelle and...

Three deserving scholarship recipients

A TRIO of local students looking to make their mark in the agricultural industry have been awarded this year’s Andrew Jack Memorial Agricultural Scholarship...

Choppers above

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Athletes excel at Regionals

PORTLAND Little Athletics had a huge weekend of performances at the Western Country Region Track & Field Region Championships in Warrnambool over the weekend...

Juniors take over home court

PORTLAND Basketball Association hosted the second weekend of its junior tournament with under 12 and under 14 players taking to the court.

Finals in full swing

WHILST Far Western midweek pennant hit the start of the finals series, the Portland Memorial Bowling Club Makos were fighting for second position on...

Winners galore at Heywood Golf Club

THE Heywood Golf Club held a stroke event last Saturday that incorporated the men’s February monthly medal and putting. In the men’s A grade...

Hold onto your hats, the Branxholme Rodeo is back

THE small town of Branxholme is gearing up for their 12th annual Rodeo tomorrow night, set to welcome some of the country’s best cowboys...

Dartmoor Rodeo mega photo gallery

Woodall’s Rodeo Promotions and the Dartmoor Rodeo Committee produced its best event yet last Saturday night, reaching new heights with roughly 5000 people in...

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E-bikes stolen off caravan

PORTLAND Police are seeking information and assistance from the public after two electric bikes were alleged to be stolen from a Portland camping site,...

Alfa adds class to hybrid

The first thing you notice about the Alfa Romeo Junior is the absence of chrome brightwork. That’s not to say the new small car...

Staying on track

THE Portland Cable Trams service runs for seven days a week, 364 days of the year, but is facing the reality that the service...

Longtime blood donor calls for local centre

LOCAL residents will tomorrow have the opportunity to join in the call for a blood donation centre to come to Portland. Long-time blood donor Hugh...

A night of tribute to a legend

In tribute to a local surfing legend, the Portland Boardriders Club is hosting a Surf Film Nights. On Friday 13 February, from 6pm at...

Festival celebrates 49th year

Port Fairy Folk Festival continues to build its much-anticipated line-up with a rich and wide-ranging fourth artist announcement, adding an inspiring mix of international...

Help on hand for apprentices

LOCAL apprentices and those who want to take the leap to start the trade of their choice are being given the opportunity to learn...

Christmas on the Rhine

With many families breaking away from traditional Christmas celebrations and exploring ways to connect so the whole family can relax, the idea of taking...

Arts at the forefront of Libraries After Dark

THE arts is the main focus over the next few weeks of the Libraries After Dark program at Glenelg Libraries with five sessions run...

Activities galore for local festival

Heywood’s Wood, Wine and Roses Festival is set to wow crowds later this month with plenty of great activities available for people of all...