Coasters still the South West’s team to beat (bit.ly/2G44IeC) Basketball Victoria #ObbySport

‘Absolutely shafted’ over rail line: Derryn Hinch (bit.ly/2BLgaYi) #auspol

Portland’s biggest Toy Run so far (bit.ly/2U7ZtgQ)

Historic day for Portland’s new Corkscrew Observatory (bit.ly/2AJXztW)

Livestock ship back in port (bit.ly/2zF6Nro) #MVJawan Australian Marine Sciences Association

Saunders’ devastating shooting secures flag (bit.ly/2PiVvhB) #ObbySport Basketball Victoria

Jawan fails to sail - again (bit.ly/2Ep3p8j) #auspol #MVJawan

337 submissions on abalone farm (bit.ly/2Eo12m8)

Jawan waits... and waits (bit.ly/2C9JQOS) #auspol #MVJawan #export

Tyrendarra Beer Fest back another round. @ Portland, Victoria instagram.com/p/Br4jHoLHzgo/…

SURF'S UP! With the temperature reaching 31°C on Thursday, locals and tourists alike flocked to our beaches to seek reprieve from the heat. While for many it is a quick trip to the beach,… instagram.com/p/BsCBy-NHDoO/…

Tour operator saves teen (bit.ly/2GSg5GC), while there was double trouble at Mount Richmond (bit.ly/2VmXjdX)

Students say G’day to the USA (bit.ly/2s8FS3m)

THERE are few more relaxing spots at this time of year than the Surry River at Narrawong and, as usual, they’ve come from far and wide to take advantage.

Nine-storey cruise ship the Regatta is the first of two ships to visit Portland this month; it was built in 1998, has 400 staff on board and is 181m long. @ Portland, Victoria instagram.com/p/Bser2j-HE1M/…

Amid the early morning mist, the colossal cruise ship Seven Seas Mariner slowly arrived in Portland this morning. Its 700 passengers and 445 crew members were greeted by plenty of… instagram.com/p/Bsq-8dhn76q/…

While the conditions were tough for Mouth2Mouth 14-kilometre Yumbah Classic winner Greg Pudney, he was happy to come away with the win. Pudney, a triathlon competitor who hails from… instagram.com/p/BsrQoAsHLNQ/…

Uncovering yesterday: Tuesday night’s low tide has exposed some of Portland’s forgotten maritime history, including these wooden structures at Dutton Way, presumably part of an on old… instagram.com/p/BtAMC0OnyY1/…

All roads lead to Portland tomorrow as the city celebrates everything local with Hooked on Portland, a two-day festival of food, fishing and musical entertainment held during the… instagram.com/p/BtCEV3PnbX7/…

(bit.ly/2Scsx8x) "We're already waiting halfway; we’re just waiting for the rest of Australia to catch up.” That’s the invitation from Gunditjmara man Christopher Saunders, speaking after a peaceful protest held at the Convincing Grounds on Australia Day.