Young Portlander Matilda Andrews finished her goal of swimming 1000 laps to help raise money and awareness for Youth Live4Life, a charity specifically set up to help support regional and rural communities in improving their wellbeing and mental health.

BUNNINGS has won approval for its proposed Portland store, but not before some impassioned pleas from some of its new neighbours objecting to it.

LIBERAL MP Roma Britnell has been re-elected into the Victorian Parliament for the South-West Coast with an emphatic turnout in her favour at the polls, though her party did not share in her victory.

PORTLAND’S Country Basketball League sides were unstoppable on the weekend, with both sides winning two-from-two.

THE Portland Runners Club has introduced a Wednesday afternoon running group to inspire some motivation in the community.

PEOPLE entering Portland this week might have noticed that the new entrance sign welcoming visitors to the city has a new look.

THERE was a homegrown spread of food at Heywood District and Secondary College last Tuesday, with the aim to capture locals’ attention with a green idea.

PORTLAND Coasters basketballer Tanielle Knight has been selected to represent Victoria once again at the Australian Junior Championships next year.

WESTERNS is welcoming a familiar face into their A grade netball coaching role for 2023 with Lisa Carr back at the club to lead the charge.

PORTLAND Secondary College students and sisters Milly and Daisy Bayona have returned from Tasmania after participating in the legacy junior public speaking national finals.