The end of an era
FOR many people who have had any more than casual contact with the Portland Observer over the past 60 years, the name Belden has...
Join the Big Freeze at Nuns Beach
IF you have ever considered a winter swim at Portland’s beautiful Nuns Beach, there is extra incentive this Sunday,
All comers are invited to Nuns...
Tough year financially, but optimism at United Way Glenelg
ANYONE with investments would know how tough the past year or so has been to get a decent return, and none more so than...
Community involved in reconciliation events
SCHOOL leaders, and other groups gathered with Glenelg Shire Councillors and staff on Wednesday, to mark National Reconciliation Week, and to hear from Gunditjmara...
A bagpipe major and train driver
BAGPIPE legend and retired train driver Arthur Neve celebrated his 100th birthday on Wednesday, joined by his close family.
Mr Neve was joined by his...
A little romance and wine
NARRAWONG author Maya Linnell has officially introduced her fifth and latest novel Kookaburra Cottage, about a sparkling romance between two wine enthusiasts in South...
Sandra’s found her passion
ART can bring out different things in different people, but for Sandra Komes enjoyment would be top of the list.
The Portlander only took up...
Coastal Cliffs plans for World Environment Day
AS World Environment Day is approaching, Portland Coastal Cliffs Inc are set to celebrate.
This Saturday, starting from 9.30am a special community event will be...
Mayor queries state Budget as crumbs come to shire
THE Victorian Budget has been met with a lukewarm reaction from local leaders, disappointed that priority projects are neglected, local issues overlooked or spending...
A long journey to Glenelg Shire
“NO risk, no reward” is a motto Jayne Miller has for her new job, and given her past it’s hard to argue with that.
Ms...
Trains and bagpipes
IT all began on May 31, 1923 at Maryborough Hospital: the birth of Portland’s Arthur Neve.
Mr Neve’s family lived near Maryborough, in the small...
Finding community through art, and storytelling
OVER her 17 years of teaching at local kindergartens Olivia Coates learnt the language of young children, knowledge that has helped the budding writer...
Teen takes over local business
One daring 17-year-old Portlander has taken on her own business, and so far so it's been smooth sailing.
Taya Allen is just 17 and already...
