Swimmers allowed back in the pool
THE Portland Leisure and Aquatic Centre is opening for lap swimmers from Monday, after an easing of restrictions has given many organisations the go ahead.
Portland heads to Warrnambool to play hockey
IT’S official – the Portland Hockey Club will be a member of the Warrnambool and District Hockey Association for the 2020 season.
Onrust nearing the end of its reconstruction
WHILE the global coronavirus pandemic has brought a lot of developing works to a screaming halt, one project that has not only continued, but...
Region’s golfers experimenting to stay in touch
WHILE the courses at the Portland Golf Club and Heywood Golf Club remain shut due to the global coronavirus pandemic, in backyards, garages, paddocks and even lounge rooms around the region, many golfers are continuing to work on their game.
Finally home: Epic yacht race postponed for Webb
JACQUI Webb’s trip of a lifetime has been cut short with the Portlander’s adventure as part of the Clipper Round the World Yacht race postponed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus brings an end to cricket season
AFTER five months and 15 rounds of regular play, the Portland and District Cricket Association’s 2019-20 season has been cancelled on the eve of finals in a brutal competitive anti-climax.
Impressive performances at Greater Vic Branch Shoot
MOUNT Clay Archers hosted the Greater Victorian Branch Shoot on the weekend with more than 80 competitors on show at the Heywood Sports Park.
Portland hosts epic CBL grand finals
THE Portland Basketball Association hosted some heated grand finals on Saturday when the Country Basketball League’s South West Conference came to town.
Two Tigers named in Rebels under-18 girls squad
THE Greater Western Victoria Rebels have announced their under-18 squad for the upcoming NAB League Girls season and Portland footballers Elli Aitken and Lashay Blurton have made the cut.
Portland runners-up at state titles, off to nationals
CAPE Bridgewater was packed on Saturday afternoon as the Portland Surf Life Saving Club hosted the 2020 Victorian Surf Rowers League’s State Championships.