PORTLAND Golf Club hosted the Western District Golf Association’s men’s, women’s and mixed pennant finals across Sunday and yesterday, with the club’s division three men’s pennant side secured a strong victory during Sunday’s scratch final, beating Grampians in the decider 5-2.

THE Salvation Army Portland is urging the local community to get involved in this year’s Red Shield Appeal, which will raise vital funds to continue supporting the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in the region.

THE Hampden Football Netball League has announced its senior and junior netball representative squads for the upcoming Western Zone Championships next month, with a pair of young Portlanders in the mix.

STRATUS Legal Group Portland are once again doing their part supporting the Cancer Council by hosting a Biggest Morning Tea (BMT) and anyone is invited.

THE Portland Memorial Bowling Club held its Triples Carnival last weekend, with organisers and attendees describing it as a huge success in many ways.

IF you have recently driven or walked along Victoria Pde in Portland, you might have done a double take.

THE Maroona to Portland rail line has scored $150 million in Tuesday’s federal budget, funding for upgrades that advocates say has been a long time coming.

THE Portland Golf Club is preparing to host the Western District Golf Association pennant finals on Sunday and Monday, with the local division one side set to compete in the scratch grand final against Warrnambool.

PORTLAND’S women’s and division one men’s side will have their first home clashes of the season tomorrow when they face off against Warrnambool Rangers and Corangamite respectively at Friendly Society Reserve.

PORTLAND Secondary College (PSC) held a Student Services Showcase last Friday on Do It For Dolly Day, engaging students on the topic of mental health.