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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...

A park-and-go walk

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All on the line in tennis grand finals

THE Surry District Tennis Association has reached the pointy end of the season with grand finals set to take place tomorrow to crown its...

Tigers and Go-Ports ready for B grade final

AN unbeaten match-winning knock from Portland Tigers youngster Seb Harvey against Tyrendarra has seen the side through to a Portland B grade grand final...

Portland Golf Club – Results

Tuesday 3 March Stroke Medley: Men and Ladies (55 players – 54 Men and 1 Ladies) A grade (+2 - 10) Winner: Gary Hawker (5) +3cb,...

Low scores in Heywood golf competition

THE Heywood Golf Club held stroke events last Saturday and the scores were low and in the men’s A grade event the winner was...

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Have input to sustainable water strategy development

THERE is an opportunity for community members to be on the working group developing the new Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy. The Western Region Strategy...

Get those tyres pumped up

IT'S nearly that time of the year when you can safely ride a bike from Portland to Bridgewater Beach - all for a good...

Beach sign tells history

VISITORS to Portland’s Nuns Beach will soon have the chance to learn more about the history of one of the local population’s favourite spots...

Dahlia and Rose show blooms again

THE annual Portland Dahlia and Rose Show was held again across the weekend with some high quality displays at the Portland Civic Hall. Observer...

Annual show flowered with praise

THE annual Portland Dahlia and Rose Show was once again a highly successful two days for flower and plant enthusiasts at the Portland Civic...

Black Dog Ride this weekend

PORTLAND is the end point for this year's south west chapter of the Black Dog Ride, a yearly motorcycle ride raising awareness of depression...

Relay returns for 2026

PORTLAND District Relay For Life is on this weekend with a huge fundraising efforts already achieved by the local community, and it’s only upwards...

New era for Glenelg Cruises

FOLLOWING more than three decades of ownership at Glenelg River Cruises Nelson, the McBain family has passed the torch to new owners who are...

Tourism hot spot

PORTLAND and district has been a popular destination for those looking for a change of scenery for the summer, in many cases booking out...

Choir calls into Dunkeld

THE Australian Chamber Choir (ACC) has visited the south west with three concerts each year since 2022. ACC artistic director Douglas Lawrence said the group...