FOR 41 years the family summer carnival has been coming to Portland, giving locals and visitors a fun way to kick off the end of year and start the new year.

LOCAL sailor Michael Doherty battled some tough conditions for the 2023 Sydney to Hobart yacht race with his boat Extasea eventually crossing the line at about 2.30am on Saturday morning.

IT is officially 2024, and as tradition, Portland celebrated New Year’s Eve in spectacular style.

THE Heywood Golf Club has not honoured all that many life members over its history, but Brad Koenig can now count himself among them as he was recently made their 11th inductee.

THE end of year trade was busy for Portland retailers in the lead up to Christmas with locals and visitors keeping shop staff hard at work.

IF there’s one thing that John and Naomi Pye love about Portland Bowling Club, it’s the community spirit and active engagement that keeps them coming back year after year.

THE Narrawong Mechanics Hall will once again be the venue for a day of live music, good food, and family summer vibes, with the return of the Summer Gathering Saturday, January 6.

SOUTHERN 500 Speedway is hosting one of its biggest events for the season tonight with Modlites Victoria hitting the track along with Formula 500s for speedweek.

IN response to popular demand, TOMRA Cleanaway has increased services to the Woolworths reverse vending machine.

TARGET shooting may not be the most popular or well-funded sport going around, but if you ask local enthusiasts there’s no place they’d rather spend time than their local range.