IN AN 11th hour decision, Glenelg Shire Council voted to lower the Aboriginal flag to half-mast on January 26 (Wednesday), during its monthly council meeting on Tuesday night. The urgent business item, which was put forward by Mayor Anita Rank, was meant in a sign of respect for the Indigenous community, with Mayor Rank labelling […]
THE Tyrendarra Show is approaching, and locals of all ages are encouraged to get their whisks and oven mitts out to get started on making delicious treats for this year’s annual cookery competition. One of the highlights of the Saturday February 12 show, will be the cookery section that includes a vast array of sections […]
PORTLAND ALP branch president Andrew Govanstone has thrown his support behind transitioning January 26 from a day of celebration to a day of reflection as the divisive day edges closer. Earlier this month, Gunditjmara man Chris Saunders spoke to the Portland Observer about the topic, with Mr Govanstone expressing it encouraged him to also share […]
COUGARS maintained its position at the head of the Portland Touch Football Association ladder with another strong win on Thursday night. Cougars were able to defeat Shake & Bake 10-2 in the round eight encounter, with the Keiller brothers combined for six of their team’s 10 tries. Nick Bristow scored both of his team’s tries […]
A HUGE reward awaits Gorae-Portland if it can claim victory in round nine of the Portland and District Cricket Association A grade season Saturday. Go-Ports will claim top spot on the ladder if they can defeat Portland Tigers at Hanlon Park. They sit just 2.5 points behind ladder leaders Portland Colts, but with Colts having […]
FIVE member of the Portland BMX Club have gained some extensive racing experience after contesting the Track Attack Series in Melbourne. They contested six race meetings in the space of nine days, coordinated by Eastern Region BMX. Competition began on Saturday January 8 at Frankston, followed by round two the following day at Lilydale, two […]
PORT of Portland’s owner has bought a significant minority share in GeelongPort but says there are no plans for closer co-operation between the two. Palisade Investment Partners, which owns the Port of Portland outright, recently bought through its diversified infrastructure fund a 24.5 per cent of GeelongPort in a deal reportedly valuing that port at […]
THE Heywood Pool is still yet to open, with the town’s residents turning to Facebook to make a change. Despite traditionally opening on December 1, the pool’s gates are still firmly shut, with contract holder Belgravia Leisure chalking its closure up to lack of staff. According to the company, there was a concerning shortage of […]
PORTLAND cyclist Dylan Lindsey has produced one of the strongest rides of his career to claim 17th place at the Road National Championships over the weekend. Riding for NCMG Criterion Racing in Sunday’s elite men’s road race at Buninyong, Lindsey was one of just 21 riders to complete the 185.6km race, with the sapping 32 […]
A GROUP of former Portland mates are gearing up to run to save one of Australia’s largest temperate rainforests. Bec Lake is just one of 150 runners taking on the major event next month, and after a life time focusing on saving rainforests around the world, she has set her sights on her own backyard […]