V/Line adds extra trips
After slashing the cost of a V/Line ticket through the regional fare cap, the State Government is now boosting train frequency on the Warrnambool,...
Celebrating the stories of local women and children
Glenelg Shire Council is commissioning an artwork inspired by the stories of pioneering women which will be acquired into the Cultural Collection.
Clarice Beckett, Vida...
Gardens vandalism arrest
A teenage boy has been arrested following a spree of vandalism that occurred in Portland’s Botanic Gardens over the Labour Day long weekend, with...
Bill Collett gave so much
FORMER Glenelg Shire Council Mayor, local pharmacist and long-time Portland Observer columnist Bill Collett OAM is being remembered as one of Portland’s tireless volunteers...
Inspiring young leaders recognised
A GROUP of young local Indigenous leaders have been awarded at a state level for their demonstration and aspirations of leadership.
Braydon Saunders, Djakira...
Carjacking charges
A DRAMATIC incident outside a Portland cafe allegedly included multiple attempted carjackings and numerous assaults.
A 35-year-old Portland man was arrested and charged following the...
Australian Women Pilots’ Association visits
This year, the Australian Women Pilots' Association Victorian Branch meeting was hosted by Portland.
Members travelled to Portland in six aircrafts; two Royal Australian Air...
Greens candidate forced to withdraw
AS the deadline for the calling of the Federal election draws ever closer, The Australian Greens have been left scrambling to find a new...
Offshore drilling approved off south west coast
The drilling of six new exploratory gas wells off the coast of south west Victoria by
multinational petroleum and gas giant ConocoPhillips, has been...
Goodbye to Men’s Gear and Beer
After decades at the forefront of Portland clothing retailing, Janine Sheehan is hanging up the coat hanger.
Her business, Portland Men’s Gear and Beer, is...
Steampunk rally
The Wimmera Steampunk Festival blends Victoriana and imagination. Set in the 19th-century railway town of Dimboola, the event celebrates the weird and wonderful.
People...
Art studio adds colour
An art studio has opened on Heywood’s Edgar Street, displaying the work of local artist Suesanne Hope.
Ms Hope began working full-time as an artist...
Local performer releases first single
HEYWOOD'S Tara Laurel Joy has released her new country folk single The Monaro with RTC Records, and she couldn’t be happier with its success.
Singer,...
