Rundell strides for stroke
PORTLAND’S own Henry Rundell is working up a sweat for a good cause this month as part of the Stroke Foundation’s annual Stride4Stroke campaign.
Every...
Hair today, gone tomorrow
IT goes without saying, that cancer one of the most horrible experiences a person can go through.
For a child, it is arguably even worse.
So...
My Place Portland one step closer
GROUND was officially broken at Kyeema Support Services’ My Place Portland project yesterday, with work on the $1.6 million specialist disability accommodation soon underway....
Practising what he preaches
ANYONE who has driven through Narrawong – and we presume that should include just about every Observer reader – cannot fail to have noticed...
The Show goes on
ONE of Glenelg Shire’s largest annual events is set to go ahead in 2022. More details in Friday's Observer.
Violet’s ‘hair raising’ feat
ONE Portland youngster is giving back to those with breast cancer, with a head shave, raffle and a number of other events planned to...
Leadership program applications due soon
APPLICATIONS for the Leadership Great South Coast (LGSC) Community Leadership Program are closing soon, with one program alumni encouraging interested community members to throw...
An ‘accidental plus’ turning out for the best
THE coronavirus pandemic hasn’t been kind to many parts of the community, but in Portland arts has been one sector that has risen above...
Coronavirus back in Portland after 14 months
THE first cases of coronavirus in Glenelg Shire since August last year have so far spread no further than the family which contracted it.
Three...
New jetty a step closer
THE final pieces of the town jetty puzzle have been put in place, with seating, lighting and the gantry installed Monday. Full details in...
An idea whose time has come
IT’S the language of our times so it was probably only a matter of time before someone got creative with it – and that’s...
Survival story more than just sugar
“WHEN I was 20 I couldn’t have told you where I’d be at 30, but these days I’m as good as I’ve ever been....
Festival celebrates 49th year
Port Fairy Folk Festival continues to build its much-anticipated line-up with a rich and wide-ranging fourth artist announcement, adding an inspiring mix of international...
