ONE of Portland’s oldest and most historic properties could soon have much closer neighbours. An application has been made to Glenelg Shire Council to subdivide 3.37ha on Daniel St into six residential lots – the block in question is home to the Maretimo homestead. The heritage-listed 167-year-old homestead and associated buildings and gardens on about […]
OKAY – so people are moving to Portland in droves. Now what do we do to keep them here? It might not have been a question on the minds of many given the coronavirus pandemic-fuelled boom in both people moving to the region to live, as well as to visit, but as the dust settles […]
THE Glenelg Shire Council has organised a local elf hunt for children and their parents to participate in as Christmas is nearing. The ‘Glenelf Hunt’ will run throughout three weeks, between November 29 to December 19, a fresh five riddles introduced every Monday on the Glenelg Council Facebook page, hinting locals towards the missing elves […]
A DISASTROUS batting collapse has cost Portland Tigers a third win in the Portland and District Cricket Association’s A grade season, with Colts snatching five wickets on Saturday while conceding a single run. Portland Colts, who now sit atop the ladder undefeated with three wins from three starts, won the toss at Hanlon Park in […]
IT’S going to be a case of second time lucky on Saturday when the big cannon at Battery Point will finally be fired again. The 80-pound cannon was set to be fired on August 1 to celebrate 150 years of the Royal Australian Artillery (now the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery), but it was postponed […]
WITH Christmas fast approaching, families across the shire are flocking to Portland’s stores to fill their stockings with toys and goodies to celebrate the holiday. For some families less fortunate, toys cannot always be at the top of their list during the holiday season, with many relying on services like the Salvation Army to lend […]
A PORTLAND man has expressed his frustrations after a dog attack in the city – which left him with multiple serious wounds – has gone unresolved. Paul Jones alleges he was walking his own dog near Garden Street at approximately 9pm on November 5 with a friend when another dog was let out of its […]
THE Portland Coasters have made their mark on this summer’s Country Basketball League South West Conference men’s season, defeating Mount Gambier in an anxiety-inducing thriller on Saturday, before wiping the floor with the Warrnambool Seahawks on Sunday. It puts the Coasters in an exciting position after the first round of competition, with Mount Gambier and […]
THE Salvation Army’s Wishing Tree has gone up at K hub, as part of the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal, which provides gifts for children in need over the Christmas period. Gifts can be left in the boxes near the tree, which has gone up in the entrance to K hub, where they will be distributed […]
THE Portland Yacht Club’s summer has only just begun, after being delayed for the usual reasons earlier this year. With racing on Sundays, social gatherings on Fridays and beginner programs during the week, the club is already quite busy. New members are growing the club’s numbers every week, and Commodore Andrew Hays is determined to […]