PORTLAND’S new Neighbourhood House service has started on a good foot, helping locals get access to an enormous amount of money through the Government’s Power Saver Bonus.

PORTLAND Tigers have captured their first win of the 2023-24 Hamilton and District Cricket Association with a 57-run victory over College in wet conditions at Hanlon Park on Saturday.

THE Surry District Tennis Association kicked off its season on Saturday with some tough hit outs to open the 2023-24 account.

PORTLAND North Primary School celebrated it birthday on the weekend in style with a few trips down memory lane, and a Saturday fete involving pony rides, jumping castles, history displays and lots of music.

SECTIONS of a new kindergarten under construction in South Portland arrived under escort late last week.

PORTLAND cricketer Macey Williamson has been making a big impression on the country cricket scene this season, having recently made the Western Waves’ under-15 side while also making the Geelong Pumas team which will play in the upcoming Marg Jennings Cup early next year.

THE Leisure and Lifestyle team at Heywood Rural Health (HRH) ae determined to create a quality lifestyle for hospital residents.

FOR the second year in a row, local swimmer Matilda Andrews has completed Youth Live4Life’s annual Lap It Up charity program, swimming 1500 laps for youth mental health.

A WASHED-UP great white shark carcass at Cape Bridgewater has caused a buzz amongst locals this week.

THE Street Machine Drag Challenge came and went for the South Coast Raceway last Friday, as wet conditions caused by overnight showers forced organisers to call off their leg of the competition.