THE Southern 500 Speedway witnessed its first round of action for the 2023-24 season, with dozens of racers hitting the dirt track in an event headlined by the Super Rods being back in action.

IN a magnificent day for pennant bowls, the Balmoral side had the highest score of the round.

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THE margin may not have been huge, but the significance of the victory certainly was, as Portland’s men’s basketballers took down a previously undefeated Horsham opponent 75-67 on Saturday night at Portland Basketball Stadium.

ROUND seven of the Hamilton and District Cricket Association A grade competition threw up some expected results and a thrilling victory for the previously winless Hamilton team, defeating second-placed Casterton District at home on Sunday.

THE Hamilton Harness Racing Club had its final program for the year with nine races on the card for Monday’s schedule with a good crowd on hand for a special day for the club.

THE Liam Howley-trained Station One narrowly won an exciting 2023 William Thomson Dunkeld Cup in a blanket finish involving four horses.

PORTLAND’S women’s basketballers enjoyed a dominant victory over top of the table Horsham, winning 90-62 off the back of dominant second and fourth quarters in their Country Basketball League clash at Portland Basketball Stadium.

GRANGEBURN is way out on top of the division one Midweek Pennant ladder.

IN 2024, PORTLAND Football Netball Club will field a full complement of junior footballers for the first time since joining the Hampden Football Netball League, with the club announcing they will have an under-10s mixed team for the upcoming season.