YOU can’t have an agricultural show without a prize for the biggest pumpkin, and this year’s event at Tyrendarra is certainly not going to buck that trend. The organisers of the farm and garden section want your fruit and vegetables at the footy sheds (a new venue) at the Tyrendarra Recreation Reserve on February 12 […]
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 making use of the nearby lawn tennis courts. On Monday, players from South Australia and Victoria had come to participate. Portland club member Jean Chapple, who was one of the referees, […]
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 500m events are on offer – is making its debut in the series and event organisers, the Portland Surf Life Saving Club, could not be more excited. “This series has […]
SOME of Glenelg Shire’s youngest residents have been putting on their bravest faces as the coronavirus vaccination program is rolled out to their age group – and at Active Health Portland they’re getting plenty of help to make sure the experience is as pleasant as possible. As the rollout began on Monday for vaccinations for […]
THE couta boat is one of the most important contributors to Portland’s fishing history, and one of its finest examples has been getting a much-needed refurbishment recently. Owner Stewart Fechner, helped by his mates Roy Jennings and Neil Butler, has been doing a fair bit of work on 87-year-old Rosebud, not just a relic of […]
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 Mouth2Mouth feature event. Edney completed the Yumbah Classic 14km beach run – this year an out and back course starting and finishing at the Narrawong Recreation Reserve – in a impressive […]
THE worst hailstorm to hit Portland that many can remember might have been short and sharp, but its effects are going to last many weeks. As the city continues to clean up after Thursday evening’s storm, those involved in the immediate aftermath can reflect on an extraordinary effort to ensure as many of those affected […]
HAVING your largest fundraiser cancelled by coronavirus isn’t great when you rely on it to support community groups and worthy projects worldwide, but the Rotary Club of Portland is hopeful of finally getting a much-needed boost to its coffers. When the club-organised Portland Art Show finally goes ahead from April 1-3, one of the major […]
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 been smooth going for the side, who are undermanned, but other associations have helped out and provided players. Good news was provided on Wednesday, too, when they were able to […]
WITH New Year’s Eve passed, Portland has attracted many people and their caravans to a specific local spot. As usual, Portland’s Henty Park RV Camping Area has been fairly popular during these holidays, with travellers taking advantage of the 48-hour free camping. Two friends Barry and Jerry – they were not keen on sharing their […]