The roof is up
PORTLAND Memorial Bowling Club’s new $1 million roof has attracted quite a lot attention, especially as it has neared completion.
Cape Nelson Lighthouse is 140 years old
TO celebrate its 140th birthday, student age children are allowed to explore the Cape Nelson Lighthouse for free and adults for $10, this week only.
TRAILS exhibition attracts donation for a new category
WHEN Madeleine Wearne and Ian Chivers had their first experience of Julia Street Creative Space’s annual TRAILS exhibition this year, they fell in love with a cardboard kangaroo.
School staff get slimed
THREE teachers received a bucket of slime poured over their heads at last week’s Portland Primary School assembly.
Bolwarra Primary planning to celebrate 150 years
BOLWARRA Primary School is taking a deep dive into its long history and discovering some interesting items from the past to help celebrate its 150th birthday later this year.
Changing of the guard
THE long-time publisher of the Portland Observer, Joy Davis, has passed on the reins to the eldest of her 15 children, Michael.
Communities donation needed
THERE are nine days left until The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal ends, however Portland Salvo’s are far from their fundraising target and need the community’s help.
Students do push-ups to support mental health
ABOUT 60 students and staff at Portland Secondary College are participating in this year’s national Push-Up Challenge, raising money to support mental health.
Taking the plunge
THE diving gear looks positively medieval with lead boots, weights, belt and helmet weighing a total 80kg.
Years of fundraising finally pays off
After over three years of fundraising, Dartmoor Primary School finally have a new playground.
Primary School staff in the running to get slimed
NINE Portland Primary School (PPS) staff members are in the running to be slimed, and it all comes down to who receives the most donations.
Portland audiences in luck
US millionaire Anthony Hendon is treated to one helluva holiday in Monte Carlo.
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...
