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Road fix delay, no work until after winter
THE notorious section of the Henty Hwy (ring road) between New St and the rail overpass will not be repaired until after winter, despite almost $1 million being allocated in August last year to fix the road. VicRoads acting regional director Gerry… [more]
Anzac display honours fallen
RESIDENTS of Bupa Portland have put together a collection of military medals, photographs and letters, and are making wreathes in respect of family members who serviced Australia in war time. As part of the Anzac Day display, residents such as Barry… [more]
Portland police to carry tasers
PORTLAND police are set to carry tasers, after a $13.5 million roll out was announced by the State Government this week. But when the tasers will appear in the city is unknown. Funding for the tasers will be available from July 1 this year, but… [more]
Energy target must stay “to protect local jobs”
“WHERE’S Warbo? Why isn’t he here in Portland?” That was the question posed to former Caltex chairman Dick Warburton, who will chair a review of Australia’s Renewable Energy Target, a subject of vital concern to Steve Garner and the workforce… [more]
A privilege to play
ANZAC Day football conjures many emotions in the players who will take to the field today. Portland and Hamilton Kangaroos will delve into the contest with more than football on their minds when the siren blows for the opening bounce at HanlonPark. It… [more]
Portland duo aim for Vic Country
PORTLAND footballers Tom Templeton and Rowan Marshall have continued their rapid development when they were selected for the Vic Country squad for the AFL under 18 national championships. The pair will now strive toward gaining selection into the final… [more]
West rises up to top
WEST Makin had added another title to his flourishing trophy cabinet when he won the Victorian Microsprints Title at Swan Hill last weekend. It is yet another title for Makin who continues to excel at the highest level on the track following a victory… [more]
SPEEDWAY DOUBLE
AN action packed two nights of speedway racing is set down for this weekend, as the season at Hamilton’s Western Speedway draws to a close. While earlier in the year, the Hamilton club was forced to cancel meetings due to a lack of nominations, something… [more]
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Anti-frackers lobby council
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Portland police to carry tasers
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- SPEEDWAY DOUBLE
- 100 YEARS ON
- New mums provided with children’s books
- Visual aid to help keep your house safe from bushfires
- Church painting unveiled
- Road fix delay, no work until after winter
- Anti-frackers lobby council
- Anzac display honours fallen
- Portland police to carry tasers
- Energy target must stay “to protect local jobs”
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