Coasters ready for challenge
PORTLAND’S women’s basketballers in the Country Basketball League are raring to go ahead of their home matchup with Warrnambool this evening.
Caravan race tomorrow night
THE Southern 500 Speedway will be returning to action tomorrow, with their headline races being the Anton Domburg Memorial Caravan Race and the Standard Saloon King of the Ring, in what is one of their most popular annual events.
Giving back where it matters the most
AARON Lindsey has this season put his hand up once again to coach at the junior level, taking the helm of Portland Coasters’ under-12 boys’ team, and he told the Observer it’s the continuation of a near life-long involvement with basketball in many different capacities.
Southern 500 Speedway lights up
IT was a huge night for Southern 500 Speedway on Friday with the track welcoming Formula 500 drivers and Super Sedans in one of their biggest turnouts so far this season.
Get checked: swim honours David Tapscott
THE Portland Surf Life Saving club has honoured late member David Tapscott, naming its Shipwreck Coast Swim Series event the David Tapscott Portland Open Challenge.
Leading the next generation
PORTLAND’S basketball community is extremely fortunate to be supported by many devoted and knowledgeable players, coaches and officials, eager to pass on their insights to the next generation of players.
All-around experience
STAR cricketer Will Hardie came to Portland from the United Kingdom to make runs and take wickets, and while he’s done plenty of that (when the cricket has actually been on), his trip Down Under has been about a whole lot more.
Living the dream
AFTER years of hard work Brock Hallett is finally reaping the rewards of his sprintcar success, racing in a fulltime capacity across the nation.
South Coast Raceway raring to go
IT’S been a rough couple of months for Portland’s South Coast Raceway, with the South Coast Drag Racing Association having been forced to cancel some of their marquee events due to the inclement weather the region experienced.
Overall claims Ladies Championship
THE RSL Memorial Bowling Club’s Ladies Singles Championship not only produced an intriguing game between Kim Overall and Robyn McCabe but also produced a result that was one for the record books.
Warburton wraps up with Waves
YOUNG Portland cricketer Tighe Warburton finished up his journey with Western Waves’ under-16 representative team last week, with the team participating in a total of seven matches in the Youth Premier League across almost three weeks.
Huge growth for Portland Netball Association
A BIG year of growth for the Portland Netball Association was capped off with some hard-fought grand finals on Monday to bring an end to the season.
Shire road upgrades
Glenelg Shire Council has completed resheeting works across nine rural roads, improving over 21 kilometres of key local routes as part of the Australian...
