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Rolled truck spills canola

A TRUCK driver has walked away unscathed after the truck he was driving rolled onto its side at the intersection of Portland’s Henty Highway...

Relayers raise the bar

PORTLAND and District Relay For Life had another hugely successful year, raising over $70,000 to go towards Cancer Council research, prevention and support services....

A phenomenal effort

PORTLAND and District Relay For Life and the wider community have seen an outpouring of support with the annual event raising more than $70,000...

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Darras and Colts to meet in decider

PORTLAND Colts and Tyrendarra will battle in the Hamilton District Cricket Association’s two-day grand final after finishing the regular season in the competitions top-two...

Full throttle for 70 years

SOUTHERN 500 Speedway have thrown a celebration 70 years in the making at the track, with old friends, up-and-coming drivers and supporters of all...

Formidable line up to shake up league

THE South West District Netball League opening round is just around the corner and one team that is expected to shake up the A...

Saints look to march back to finals

FINAL round heartbreak only told some of the story for Branxholme-Wallacedale when the side missed out on a finals berth in dramatic circumstances in...

Table tennis serves up fun

TABLE tennis has hit centre stage in recent months, with the Timothee Chalamet-led blockbuster Marty Supreme putting the sport front-and-centre on the big screen...

Sailing returns to Portland Yacht Club

PORTLAND Yacht Club saw a flurry of activity on Sunday 15 March, as junior and adult members returned to the water after the Labour...

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Awesome Antarctica

A photographer best know for producing school photos of children for decades across the south west - Mt Gambier's Frank Monger, has returned from...

Women in wood fibre celebrate leadership

WOMEN from the Green Triangle gathered to celebrate leadership, mentorship and opportunity across the plantation and wood fibre sector at Australian Bluegum Plantation’s third...

Forestry Centre of Excellence opened

NEW projects and more staff will soon be developed at the Forestry Centre of Excellence in Mt Gambier - a facility that will serve...

Grants encourage early environmentalism

LOCAL youngsters love to get outdoors and enjoy the natural beauty that our region is surrounded by, but the State Government hope even more...

Star ship’s Portland stopover

AN eye-catching visitor to Portland’s harbour has brought a taste of the early 20th century to town in recent weeks, as Sydney Tall Ships’...

Heywood man arrested over multiple car thefts

A HEYWOOD man aged in his 20s has been arrested by police in a raid on Thursday 12 March following a number of local...

Another auction with plenty of goods

The Heywood Lions Auction will look a little different this year, with a 10am start for those keen on a quality purchase. Everyone is invited...

Poll shows appeal for regions

REGIONAL Victoria is entering a period of renewed confidence, as economic diversification and lifestyle priorities reshape thinking beyond Melbourne. New research from NGM Group, the...

Grampians open to hikers

OVERNIGHT hiking at the Grampians National Park is to reopen to visitors following extensive safety works following bushfire damage. Steve Dimopoulos, Minister for the...

Fringe ready to unleash

FRINGE Mount Gambier returns in 2026, unleashing two jam-packed weeks of arts, performance and colour across the city. Now in its 8th year, the...