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Looking back: August

A look back at the news of August 2025.

Big plans for forgotten sinkhole

A GROUP of dedicated and passionate volunteers have joined forces in an attempt to transform a forgotten patch of unused Glenelg Shire Council land...

Looking back: July

A look back at the news of July 2025.

Project protects Bishops Rock for all

Meeting pods land at Portland Library

Top dancer to host workshops

Relay For Life launched

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Sport

Mighty Makos

PORTLAND Memorial Bowling Club Makos had a huge win against Dunkeld to cap of 2025. Observer photographer Karen Hodge captured some of the match.

Portland Golf Club final competitions ahead of New Year

Tuesday 23 December Stableford – Medley: Men & Ladies (64 players – 59 Men & 5 Ladies) A grade (1 to 10) Winner: Ross Kester (8)...

Last games played out before double header

THE last round of the Portland Touch Football Association ahead of the holiday break was played out at Henty Park with round 10 offering...

Makos roll over Dunkeld

THE Portland Memorial Bowling Club Makos lined up for their last game prior to the Christmas break, and it was a dominant display of...

Tigers win, Darras split points

PORTLAND Tigers and Macarthur played out a thriller at Hanlon Park, with the Tigers winning by eight runs in a tight finish for the...

Ocean challenge hits the shore

SWIMMERS are expected to flock to Nuns Beach tomorrow for the annual David Tapscott Portland Ocean Challenge. As one of four locations of the Shipwreck...

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Thoughts of Bondi victims

Goode’s efforts are great

LONG-SERVING St John Ambulance volunteer and Portland resident Simon Goode has been celebrated for 20 years of outstanding and dedicated service as part of...

Portland Men’s Shed powers ahead with electrical upgrade

THE Portland Men’s Shed has received a $2500 grant from the United Way Glenelg Lewis Court Fund to support a much-needed upgrade to its...

Ross Wilson set to rock Bentinck Lawns at Hooked On

PORTLANDERS are being reminded to keep their schedules clear for Friday 16 and Saturday 17 January, as the 2026 installment of the town’s beloved...

Testing the future of remote tech

PORTLAND Secondary College students had a special opportunity recently to test out developing touch-sensitive technology (haptics), which is predicted to be the future of...

39 years teaching across the district

ONE of Portland’s most beloved and dedicated educators has decided it is time to retire from teaching and instead pick up on other passions. Josie...

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