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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...

A park-and-go walk

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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...

Division one into state pennant

IN a display of sheer determination and nuance, Portland Memorial Bowling Club’s Midweek Pennant division one side has officially secured their spot as the...

Men’s championship pairs decided

PORTLAND Bowling Club Men's Club Championship pairs were played on Friday 6 March and Sunday 8 March. There were three section winners Lee Hoffman and...

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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...

A week in paradise

The moment the Save the Date landed in the mailbox, I knew this wasn’t going to be just another wedding, it was going to...

A cruise-liner on dry land

Hyundai Heavy Industries is the largest shipbuilding company in the world, pumping out bulk carriers, street-length oil and gas tankers and Lego-like Leviathan container...