What’s on in the district
Fawthrop Walking Group
The group meets at Hood Street Carpark Wednesdays at 9am. Finish with a cuppa and a chat - $3. Contact Colleen on...
Grants to support youth, wellbeing and healthy ageing
COMMUNITY organisations working to support wellbeing and opportunity across the Glenelg Shire are invited to apply for 2026 grants from United Way Glenelg, with...
Free dementia support event
DEMENTIA Support Australia are inviting family carers of people living with dementia and health and aged care professionals across the region to attend information...
Exciting classic car show
LOCAL lovers of all things classic cars will be in for a treat soon, with another instalment of the annual Classics by the Bay...
Under investigation
Community members in Dunkeld are angry following the alleged shooting of "Miles," a wild emu that had become a local icon.
Miles was hand-raised by...
Mobile upgrades begin
TELSTRA have commenced upgrade works to their mobile network around the Portland area, with the five-day works expected to be completed by Sunday 8...
Looking back: October
A look back at the news of October 2025.
No drama for Vasco Da Gama
THE second cruise ship in two weeks will arrive in Portland, again bringing hundreds of visitors to town as part of a one-day stopover...
Regatta receives rave reviews
THE return of the Nelson Regatta has injected plenty of life and joy into the small border community over the January long-weekend, with the...
Teen transported after road accident
A TEENAGER has been rushed to Portland’s hospital with upper body injuries following a road accident that occurred on the morning of Monday 2...
Walk to help others
A SCENIC 20 kilometre walk to Bridgewater Beach on Saturday 7 February is one way to support the journey to beat breast cancer.
Michelle’s Journey...
Locals celebrate 50 years of SES
PORTLAND'S State Emergency Service (SES) unit celebrated 50 years of existence at the end of January, and Observer photographer Nicole Cleary was in attendance...
What’s on in the district
Fawthrop Walking Group
The group meets at Hood Street Carpark Wednesdays at 9am. Finish with a cuppa and a chat - $3. Contact Colleen on...
