PORTLAND’S Harry Kerr and Dylan Barr’s football trip to the United States went about as well as they could have hoped for, with the pair of Aussies helping the Austin Crows’ senior and reserves sides to premierships in division one and division four of the USAFL Nationals in Florida earlier this month.

DRAWING on her background in marine biology, local science teacher Bella Voulgaris will be giving a special talk during the Upwelling Festival next weekend.

TEN cars rolled back into Portland on Monday afternoon, after a weekend of good memories driving all over the state to celebrate their efforts to raise $11,250 for Portland District Health’s South Ward.

AN unusual team of Portland residents will be taking on next Sunday’s 3 Bays marathon, with four walkers with a combined age of 305 set to hit the track as part of the Portland Runners Club Running Festival.

THE Country Women’s Association (CWA) Henty Group had their 57th Creative Arts Exhibition hosted by Heywood last Saturday.

THE Portland and District Cricket Association’s under-16 competition got underway on Tuesday evening with the first half of round one.

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.