THE Kyeema Kangaroos have recently returned from the Tri State Games in Cobram-Barooga with plenty of medals in hand after a successful week.

A TERRIFIC turnout of 95 motorbikes attended the 30th annual Portland Toy Run on Saturday, and the ride inspired a hefty number of gifts donations for a good cause.

IN what is becoming a local tradition, the Portland Salvation Army has partnered with Portland K Hub to provide gifts to families in need, and this year an extra hand is coming from Portland District Health (PDH).

LOCAL speedway racers Brock Hallett and Luke Storer have been gearing up for another big season of racing in 2023-24, with the pair having been hard at work on and off the track.

HEYWOOD Football Netball Club is looking to turn over a new leaf in the South West District Netball League’s A grade competition in 2024, with the appointment of Beth Wilson to the coaching role for the upcoming season.

NARRAWONG District Association has secured more than $10,000 worth of grants for their upcoming 2024 Bush Nippers program, with two different organisations stepping forward to assist with funding the event.

LONG time Portland Football Netball Cricket Club clubman Andrew Neve has taken on the role of president at the club for 2024 and 2025, with his appointment made official at Tuesday afternoon’s Annual General Meeting.

MANY would have had Saturday’s matchup with Colac circled in the calendar as another win in the books for Portland’s men’s basketballers, but the Kookas showed why no team can afford to be underrated in the Country Basketball League as they defeated the Coasters 80-69 at Portland Basketball Stadium.

ONCE a month, the Portland Soccer Club rooms turn into a sandwich making factory, producing hundreds of lunches to be distributed among the district’s schools for students who go without.

WESTERNS Football Netball Club’s netball structure will take on a different look in the 2024 South West District Netball League season, with the appointment of co-coaches Lisa Carr and Lee-Anne Nelson for the upcoming season.