Local cricket nears pointy end
ONLY four rounds of two-day matches remain in the 2025/26 Hamilton District Cricket Association season, with the Portland sides well in contention with just...
Tigers legends honoured
CRICKETERS at Portland Tigers Cricket Club have been hitting the training track hard this season, getting their eye in each week in the nets...
Junior stars selected for Rebels
A TRIO of stars from across the local junior football landscape have been selected to take part in this year’s Greater Western Victoria Rebels...
Mighty Makos
PORTLAND Memorial Bowling Club Makos had a huge win against Dunkeld to cap of 2025. Observer photographer Karen Hodge captured some of the match.
Portland Golf Club final competitions ahead of New Year
Tuesday 23 December
Stableford – Medley: Men & Ladies (64 players – 59 Men & 5 Ladies)
A grade (1 to 10) Winner: Ross Kester (8)...
Last games played out before double header
THE last round of the Portland Touch Football Association ahead of the holiday break was played out at Henty Park with round 10 offering...
Makos roll over Dunkeld
THE Portland Memorial Bowling Club Makos lined up for their last game prior to the Christmas break, and it was a dominant display of...
Tigers win, Darras split points
PORTLAND Tigers and Macarthur played out a thriller at Hanlon Park, with the Tigers winning by eight runs in a tight finish for the...
Ocean challenge hits the shore
SWIMMERS are expected to flock to Nuns Beach tomorrow for the annual David Tapscott Portland Ocean Challenge.
As one of four locations of the Shipwreck...
Rock and roll to pitch perfect
PORTLAND Colt Cricket Club have been on a roll in this year’s Hamilton District Cricket Association season, and now their pitch will be rolled...
Looking back: November
Take a look back at some of our backpages from 2025, reflecting sporting highlights in Portland, Heywood and surrounds.


















