Inaugural event a huge success
PORTLAND Surf Life Saving Club president Roger Trewavis is delighted with the support shown by the local community towards the Shipwreck Coast Swim Series.
The...
Croquet lovers arrive for tournament
THE Portland Croquet Club’s annual three-day croquet tournament was held this week, taking place on the lawns within the botanic gardens as well as...
Nuns Beach swim Saturday
SWIMMERS will flock to Portland’s Nuns Beach tomorrow morning to contest round two of the Shipwreck Coast Swim Series.
The ocean swim – 1.2km and...
An impressive training run
A VETERAN of more the 15 marathons, Warrnambool’s Sam Edney raised more than a few eyebrows when he blitzed the field in Sunday’s Narrawong...
Limited success for undermanned under-17s
THE Portland and District Cricket Association’s under-17 representative side competed in Warrnambool this last week, participating in the under-17 Country Week carnival.
It has not...
Coasters preparing for run home
THE Portland Coasters are preparing for the long run to finals in the Country Basketball League, with that goal more than attainable for the...
On Tack for success
SAILING Australia’s Tackers Program returned to Portland this week, for its annual three-day junior sailing program.
Local sailors from the ages of seven and up,...
Back with a bang
A MASSIVE crowd was on hand for the return of racing at the Southern 500 Speedway on Saturday night.
And they didn’t go home disappointed...
Curtis awarded umpiring life membership
GLEN ‘Froggy’ Curtis, one of the area’s longest-serving umpires, has been honoured for his services by being awarded life membership of the South West...
Doherty’s first Sydney To Hobart one to remember
PORTLANDER Michael Doherty took part in this year’s Sydney To Hobart and despite plenty of carnage it’s been an experience he’ll remember for a...
Wilson ready for big 2022 with Tigers
AFTER losing nearly two full years of football due to the coronavirus pandemic, Portland key defender Jake Wilson is ready for a huge 2022...
Speedway is back
RACING makes a long-awaited return to the Southern 500 Speedway this weekend with the Heathmere track roaring back into action with its first meet...
Newcomer making her mark in defence
PORTLAND’S open netballers will take on Hamilton Kangaroos tomorrow in their second match up for the season in the Hampden Netball League competition.
The round...
