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 […]

A CHANCE meeting at a house party more than 60 years ago has led to a lifetime of happiness for one Portland couple. Just like something you would see on the silver screen, Kenneth Smith walked into a party on Otway Street, spotted Katherine across the room and knew she was the one. “We knew […]

THESE two sheoak trees have enjoyed some of Portland’s best views for a very long time – all the while providing vital habitat for wildlife and birds as well as doing their small bit for soil stabilisation on the cliffs – but they appear to have been deliberately poisoned. North Portland resident Jeanne Kelly said […]

BUDDING Portland artists Kaylene Baker is celebrating success, with her original painting selling for almost $1000 through an online auction last month. Two Cockatoos, by Ms Barker, was painted during an art therapy class she attended in Hamilton prior to Covid lockdowns. Home @ Scope house supervisor Alison Duffy said the class had been greatly […]

INDIGENOUS education embedded into the curriculum, not merely a separate part of it – that’s the goal of an expanded new initiative at Portland Secondary College’s Re-engagement Program. The re-engagement program on Wednesday officially unveiled the expansion to the existing curriculum while also celebrating 10 years in existence. Both things have been delayed due to […]

JAMES Moore and Zeth Bennett are two of Portland’s brightest young sporting talents, and they proved it last weekend, when they went off to Melbourne to compete in the Australian Scooter Association’s qualifiers to make it into the State Championships. Both were successful, winning their respective competitions and, with this the first major scooter tournament […]

UNITED Way Glenelg is shifting the focus from chocolate and gifts to spreading kindness and appreciation this holiday season with a community advent calendar. The Acts of Kindness advent calendar aims to inspire the community to carry out one act of kindness every day for 25 days. United Way executive officer Nicole Carr said an […]

THE Portland Coasters’ Country Basketball League season begins this weekend, with both the men’s and women’s teams participating in a double header. Games at home against Mount Gambier on Saturday will be followed by games against Warrnambool on Sunday, in Warrnambool. With coronavirus wreaking havoc over the off-season, it remains to be seen the impact […]

GET your Christmas shopping underway and enjoy a family-oriented evening this Friday with the Portland Twilight Sale. Presented by the Portland Observer in conjunction with Committee For Portland and with support from Glenelg Shire council presents the second annual “Twilight Sale” will see Percy St closed between Henty St and Julia St from 4.30pm to […]