ONE of Portland’s favourite sons is set to make his return to Hanlon Park, with Daniel Jackson signing on the dotted line for the 2025 Hampden Football League season.

PORTLAND has finished as runners-up of the Hockey South West under-12 term two Hockey Fives competition, after going down to Warrnambool team Storm in Saturday’s grand final.

WHEN Madeleine Wearne and Ian Chivers had their first experience of Julia Street Creative Space’s annual TRAILS exhibition this year, they fell in love with a cardboard kangaroo.

THREE teachers received a bucket of slime poured over their heads at last week’s Portland Primary School assembly.

BOLWARRA Primary School is taking a deep dive into its long history and discovering some interesting items from the past to help celebrate its 150th birthday later this year.

THE long-time publisher of the Portland Observer, Joy Davis, has passed on the reins to the eldest of her 15 children, Michael.

THERE are nine days left until The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal ends, however Portland Salvo’s are far from their fundraising target and need the community’s help.

THE Portland Runners Club will bring back its annual Winter Solstice Fun Run on Sunday, in what’s set to be another huge event for the club.

COLERAINE has made a huge statement in round nine of the South West District Netball League defeating reigning A grade premiers and top flag contenders Dartmoor, 50-46.

IN a wake-up call for the whole South West District Football League competition Coleraine has opened the premiership race with a win against the previously undefeated Dartmoor at Silvester Oval on Saturday, 12.4 (76) to Dartmoor’s 9.8 (62).