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Riders attack the track

PORTLAND BMX riders had a huge nine days of racing as part of the 2026 Track Attack series in Melbourne […]

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Hooked on fantastic fishing

Some wild, windy weather didn't stop the keen community of anglers who joined the Hooked on Portland activities on Saturday 17 January. And as...
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Surry tennis players back on court

SOME of the Surry District Tennis Association teams returned to the court after holiday breaks with players getting back into the swing of things...

A day of culture, reflection and togetherness

ON Monday 26 January the 10th Celebrate Gunditj event will be held on Gunditjmara Country at the Portland foreshore to mark the mourning, survival...

Hooked On everything

Hooked on Portland was windy, but wonderful, for the huge crowd that flocked to the Portland foreshore.

Second Chili Bowl serve for Storer

WHILE speedcar drivers aren’t known for their ability to do things slowly, local racer Luke Storer’s start to 2026 has barely given him the...

Nelson Regatta hits the water

THE return of the Nelson Regatta has finally arrived with the events set to make a big splash across the next four days after...

Big wind, Big fun

A WINDSWEPT weekend greeted festival goers for the 2026 instalment of the annual Hooked on Portland event – but while gusty conditions made it...

Tigers sparked by Watts’ return

PORTLAND Tigers’ off-season recruiting drive has seen another big name sign on for the 2026 Hampden Football League season, with former VFL ruckman and...

Jimny fun and games

Jimny: it’s all in the name. Since its get-go the quirky small Suzuki SUV has been on a ‘fun run’, on and off road....

Double header for touch football return

TOUCH football is back with the Portland Touch Football Association playing a double header round where the competition made up for missing a round...

Lighting up the arena

LOCAL riders recently competed near Ballarat in the Down Under Extreme Cowboy competition with some quality riding on display. Observer photographer Nicole Cleary captured...