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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

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Junior basketballers take over

PORTLAND Basketball Association saw hundreds of junior players hit the court across the local area for the annual South West classic tournament. Players in...

Portland Golf Club – Results

Tuesday 27 January Stableford – Medley: Men & Ladies (42 players – 41 Men & 1 Ladies) A grade (+2 - 11) Winner: Ross Kester (7)...

Gerrans’ ton leads big Demons win

JUST two rounds of Hamilton District Cricket Association’s 2025/26 season remain and Portland’s A grade sides are looking the goods this year, with South...

Seaside success

THE Portland Bowling Club's annual Seaside Carnival was hugely successful in its 71st year. Observer's Nick Moseley captured day two of the action at...

Fixture released for 2026

THE South West District Football Netball League season is just around the corner with the league administration officially releasing the fixture this week. There are...

Seaside Classic turns it on

PORTLAND Bowling Club hosted the annual Seaside Classic tournament from Sunday through to Wednesday with plenty of players coming from far and wide to...

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Blue Gum bus heads west to help out

SERVICES Australia’s Mobile Service Centre, Blue Gum, will be visiting the local area in the coming weeks to assist residents with varying needs. The...

Top honour for experienced captain

For over four decades, Kelvin Bateman has been a driving force at the Dunrobin-Nangeela Fire Brigade north of Casterton, and it's this steadfast commitment...

Enjoying Australia at Heywood Rural Health

RESIDENTS of Heywood Rural Health’s Residential Aged Care home celebrated the Australian spirit together on Friday 23 January, with plenty of fun activities for...

Concern after Kentbruck approval

WHILE the Victorian Government promoted the green light given to the Kentbruck Green Power Hub as a step towards the state delivering cleaner and...

An abundance of entertainment in store for Heywood festival

Heywood’s Wood, Wine and Roses Festival is just a month away with the 33rd annual event set for Saturday 28 February, and plenty of...

Money for community groups

Community groups from across the region have the chance to fund a project with round two of Glenelg Shire Council’s 2025/26 Community Grants Program...

30 years behind the mic

A beloved member of Portland’s 3RPC Community Radio has reached a milestone of 30 years going on air every Wednesday evening. That’s right, Barry Ivory’s...

Hamilton market reports

HAMILTON SHEEP MARKET WEDNESDAY 28 JANUARY As a result of extreme heat and total fire bans, Hamilton agents yarded 3800 lambs which is 9,800 fewer...

Celebrating Gunditj

THE annual Celebrate Gunditj event on 26 January saw a big turnout at the Portland foreshore on Gunditjmara Country as community celebrated the survival,...

Heywood recognises local champs

HEYWOOD celebrated the individuals and organisations who keep the community ticking through thick and thin at their annual Citizen of the Year Awards on...