Kerr and Barr help US footballers to flag
PORTLAND’S Harry Kerr and Dylan Barr’s football trip to the United States went about as well as they could have hoped for, with the pair of Aussies helping the Austin Crows’ senior and reserves sides to premierships in division one and division four of the USAFL Nationals in Florida earlier this month.
Seniors taking on 3 Bays
AN unusual team of Portland residents will be taking on next Sunday’s 3 Bays marathon, with four walkers with a combined age of 305 set to hit the track as part of the Portland Runners Club Running Festival.
Excitement in round one of junior cricket
THE Portland and District Cricket Association’s under-16 competition got underway on Tuesday evening with the first half of round one.
Tigers defeat College for first win of the season
PORTLAND Tigers have captured their first win of the 2023-24 Hamilton and District Cricket Association with a 57-run victory over College in wet conditions at Hanlon Park on Saturday.
Tennis gets underway
THE Surry District Tennis Association kicked off its season on Saturday with some tough hit outs to open the 2023-24 account.
Williamson impresses at top level
PORTLAND cricketer Macey Williamson has been making a big impression on the country cricket scene this season, having recently made the Western Waves’ under-15 side while also making the Geelong Pumas team which will play in the upcoming Marg Jennings Cup early next year.
Andrews does it again
FOR the second year in a row, local swimmer Matilda Andrews has completed Youth Live4Life’s annual Lap It Up charity program, swimming 1500 laps for youth mental health.
Shepherd takes out second in class
THE Street Machine Drag Challenge came and went for the South Coast Raceway last Friday, as wet conditions caused by overnight showers forced organisers to call off their leg of the competition.
Huge day at BMX club
THE Portland BMX Club welcomed a host of new and experienced riders on Saturday with an action-packed day of activities featuring local councillors.
St Andrews downs Colts in a thriller
IN an early contender for the best game of the Hamilton and District Cricket Association’s 2023-24 season, St Andrews has defeated Portland Colts in a thrilling showdown which came down to the penultimate ball at Henty Park on Saturday, with the Drews prevailing by three wickets.
Two dominant wins for Coasters
PORTLAND’S men’s basketballers have had a picture-perfect start to their 2023-24 Country Basketball League campaign with two dominant victories in their back-to-back clashes over Saturday and Sunday.
Eightball players hit the big stage
FOUR Portland Eightball Association competitors will be hitting the representative stage next week at national and international events.
V/Line adds extra trips
After slashing the cost of a V/Line ticket through the regional fare cap, the State Government is now boosting train frequency on the Warrnambool,...
