PORTLAND took a step in the right direction with a competitive performance against South Warrnambool in the Hampden Netball League’s Open division on Saturday afternoon. It was a tough assignment facing the sixth-placed Tigers, who hosted the undefeated Roosters to round out the first half of the season. And while the scoreboard showed a sizable […]
JENNI Cain, Milly Bayona and Sam Shepherd might each have different reasons for taking part in Play On! as it prepares to launch to the public on Thursday, but they’re all united in one thing – they’re having a great time. The trio are the youngest actors in the CEMA Theatre Group’s long-awaited production, but […]
THE Portland Basketball Association has capped off a successful return of the South West Classic tournament with some exciting grand finals on Monday. After a long hiatus due to COVID the tournament returned in impressive fashion this year with 14 men’s teams, spread across two grades, and three women’s teams battling it out. As well […]
THE long weekend weather might best be described as miserable, but there was plenty to enjoy for Portland and district business owners as tourists flocked to the region. Those businesses the Observer spoke to reported a booming trade over the three days, and even leading up to the break, as Melburnians in particular made the […]
MATTHEW Guy has paid his first visit to Portland since returning as Opposition Leader as he heard first-hand from those most affected by the crisis at Portland District Health. About 40 invited locals had an opportunity to put their concerns to Mr Guy, as well as Shadow Health Minister Georgie Crozier (a former midwife at […]
HIGH tides and plenty of rain have combined to cut off some of the footpaths and bridges at Fawthrop lagoon, as winter get off to a cold and wet start. The high water level is not unheard of, and shouldn’t last too long as the tide height falls away over the next week, following a […]
KYEEMA Support Services has ambitious plans to expand into a brand new building on its West Portland site – but the hard part will be working out from where to get the money. As it welcomes back participants to its Lalor St headquarters as damage from the January 6 storm is gradually repaired, the disability […]
THE region’s largest renewable energy project is still going to be pretty massive, but not quite as big as originally planned. Latest plans for the Kentbruck Green Energy Hub were on display in Portland, Mount Richmond and Heywood on Wednesday as Neoen Australia, the company behind the project, held a series of community information sessions. […]
IT was a little different from usual but that didn’t deter the newest Australian citizens from enjoying confirmation of their new status in Portland on Monday. The Portland library was the venue for two citizenship ceremonies conducted by Glenelg Shire Council. But things were not quite the same for several reasons. Firstly the council reception […]
FARMERS and others have stepped up their battle with Glenelg Shire Council, as the draft budget proposing substantial rates rises is less than one month from being approved. Tuesday night’s monthly council meeting saw things get heated as Lake Mundi farmer Kevin Stark and Cape Bridgewater resident Michael Byrne sought answers on the draft 2022-23 […]