THE coronavirus pandemic hasn’t been kind to many parts of the community, but in Portland arts has been one sector that has risen above the hurdles to, if not thrive then at least keep its head above water. Full story in Friday's Observer.

THE first cases of coronavirus in Glenelg Shire since August last year have so far spread no further than the family which contracted it. Three positive tests were returned by a Portland family on Tuesday, following a week of the virus being detected in the city’s wastewater. While those tests don’t quite line up with […]

THE Portland Croquet Club held a come-and-try day at the Portland Botanic Gardens on the weekend, as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival. Full story in Friday's Observer.

THE Portland Football Netball Club hosted its 2021 best and fairest awards on Saturday, celebrating another year within the Hampden Football Netball League. Full details in Tuesday's Observer.

THE final pieces of the town jetty puzzle have been put in place, with seating, lighting and the gantry installed Monday. Full details in Tuesday's Observer.

IT’S the language of our times so it was probably only a matter of time before someone got creative with it – and that’s exactly what a Portland couple have done. Full story in Tuesday's Observer.

JAMAINE Jones will spend at least one more year within the Australian Football League after signing a contract extension with the West Coast Eagles this week. Full story in Friday's Observer.

“WHEN I was 20 I couldn’t have told you where I’d be at 30, but these days I’m as good as I’ve ever been. My message to the young ones is don’t give up.” So says Neil Polack and he should know. Full story in Friday's Observer.

THE local dairy industry is on a high at the moment, after two good years in a row, and milk prices are at an unprecedented level. Full story in Friday's Observer.

THE Portland BMX Club hosted a come-and-try day on Saturday, and with 20 people attending, most of whom intend to return, it was a great success. Full story in Tuesday's Observer.