THE sun might still be shining (occasionally) and the grounds aren’t damp (yet) but footy season is just around the corner.

THE Surry District Tennis Association hit their finals campaigns on the weekend with A grade side Tyrendarra stamping their authority on Saturday against Lawn Purple.

TOM Keller has many and varied interests, and it’s no surprise he’s showing those off in his art – in, literally, a large way. The Portland West resident has been busy at the Julia Street Creative Space for some time, working on many creations with his NDIS support worker and fellow artist Rory Carter. Mr […]

ALL the talk is over and now Yumbah Aquaculture and those opposed to its proposed Dutton Way abalone farm can only sit and wait for the state government to make a decision. Planning Panels Victoria’s Standing Advisory Committee ended its nine days of hearings at the Portland Golf Club on Friday (the first eight days […]

THE Portland and District Cricket Association’s 2022-23 under-16 season came to its enthralling conclusion on Sunday, with Portland Tigers defeating South Portland by 34 runs in a back-and-forth contest.

PORTLAND Football Netball Club has confirmed their senior netball sides for the 2023 Hampden Netball League season with their open team making up for a lack of height with ample speed and versatility.

THE standoff between Portland Aluminium and trades staff has taken to the streets, with workers forming a protest line at the site. As reported in the Observer recently about 40 trades staff – those responsible for in-house maintenance and members of either the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union or Electrical Trades Union – have been taking […]

PORTLAND Secondary College Year 10 student Harry Looker has made big strides in cross country running over the past few months, qualifying to travel with an Australian squad to the United States to compete against college runners in late September this year.

A BIT of rain could not keep the crowds away from Annesley House on Julia Street, for the Italian Mercato fundraiser event on Sunday. An estimated 500 people came through the door to tour the historic building, now operating as serviced apartments, or to get some lunch at the Italian themed market in the gardens […]

PORTLAND’S Lawn Tennis Club got itself a major boost this week, with the arrival of some brand-new equipment which is set to promote their junior tennis program into the future.