LOCAL boxers Mitch Riddell and Raymond Geyer both claimed trophies while representing Portland Boxing Club at the recent Furlan Club Cup in Melbourne, in what is a major step forward for both fighters along with the club itself.

THE third placed Hamilton Kangaroos will take on the fifth placed Koroit Saints in the Division 2 Hampden League grand final on Saturday at Reid Oval.

“ Riverbend “ is a stunning mud brick 1990 built architecturally designed masterpiece on 5 sensational private river side acres only a short 10 minute drive to Hamilton.

LEARNING about Australian water creatures went international recently when Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority (CMA) staff member, Richard Murphy, shared the Glenelg Hopkins Water Critters colouring book with children at the Upendo Foundation children’s home at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro in Moshi, Tanzania.

LOST for words, was how Regional Development shadow minister Peter Walsh said he felt in reaction to the Victorian Premier’s announcement of a new 7.5 per cent levy on short-term accommodation facilities.

THERE would be few for whom a flick through the Portland Observer would not turn up something of interest written by senior reporter Chalpat Sonti, who today finishes a run of more than 20 years in the newspaper business.

THE latest round of funding from the Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) Community Partnership Grants, has seen sporting bodies gain access to money from the Shire that will help refurbish tired facilities, update scoreboards and in the case of the Hamilton Speedway Drivers club, help stage the Australian Street Stock titles in March 2024.

Last summer Casterton District finished in the top four for the second time in its history and although they were defeated by Grampians in the semifinal, they battled the game out right to the end looking for an outright victory after trailing on the first innings.

ONE of Australia’s most important arts experts and supporters, Mr Allan Myers AC KC, will become a new trustee of the Hamilton Gallery Trust.

MICK Swan has capped off one of his biggest bowling years to date, as he recently returned from Tasmania with a gold medal around his neck for winning the Australian Bowling Arm Championships with team Victoria.