After a 10-year drought and some heartbreakingly close calls in recent years, Port Welshpool and District Bowling Club have taken out the Strzelecki South Playing Area Division 4 Premiership against archrivals Wonthaggi at Loch on Saturday 1 February. Victory in this competition was made even sweeter, with the Midweek Pennant

Local residents are being urged to remain on guard as the autumn bushfire outlook reveals an increased fire risk will continue in the region over the coming months, with Waratah Bay and Wilsons Promontory singled out as areas of particular concern. The Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC)

Port Welshpool General Store It’s a long old trek off the South Gippy Highway down to Port Welshpool but I’m told time and again it’s where I’ll find the region’s best fish and chips. Not just by your average Joe but by the RACV no