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....
Not so scary for dairy
THE local dairy industry is on a high at the moment, after two good years in a row, and milk prices are at an...
Weather, virus woes but village powering ahead
THE first residents have signed up and work is progressing at the Portland Lifestyle Estate despite a couple of hard-to-ignore problems. Full story in...
Getting air
SUN’S out, guns out: teenager Kostya Vallance performs an Indy grab at the Portland skate park on Saturday, making the most of the spring...
Celebrating a great Australian
NEXT year’s Classics by the Bay show ‘n’ shine promises to have it all, as usual – but in 2022, there will be even...
Council to expand to ‘COVID-proof’ during lockdown
UNCERTAINTY regarding future local coronavirus lockdowns is forcing Glenelg Shire Council to take extraordinary measures to ensure its services aren’t affected. Full story in...
Work for art’s sake
WHEN the Julia Street Creative Space wanted to build an artistic new fence, it was the perfect opportunity to show some students that some...
Indigenous learning recognised
ONE Portland school has been recognised for its Indigenous education, being announced as a Victorian Education Excellence Awards finalist last week. Full story in...
Eisteddfod entries open
ENTRIES are now open for the annual Hamilton Eisteddfod. Held in June each year, it is an annual competition for performers in music, dance,...
