Walk to help others
A SCENIC 20 kilometre walk to Bridgewater Beach on Saturday 7 February is one way to support the journey to beat breast cancer.
Michelle’s Journey...
Locals celebrate 50 years of SES
PORTLAND'S State Emergency Service (SES) unit celebrated 50 years of existence at the end of January, and Observer photographer Nicole Cleary was in attendance...
Painted, then paved
PORTLAND residents have raised questions about the planning and execution of Glenelg Shire Council’s latest round of road marking and resurfacing after they observed...
State of celebration
PORTLAND came together to celebrate the Portland SES unit and its tireless efforts over half a century of service, with displays and activities that...
Cutting cars, not cake
PORTLAND’S State Emergency Service (SES) unit celebrated their 50th anniversary in style, with Portlanders joining in the festivities in their droves to recognise the...
Discover the last frontier in style, Antarctica awaits
Discover the ‘White Continent’, fabulous Antarctica and sail with Viking’s Antarctic Explorer voyage for thirteen magnificent days.
Journey to the stunning Antarctic Peninsula, a landscape...
It’s nearly showtime
The Tyrendarra Agricultural Show has reached its 108th year, and it’s bringing everyone's favourite competitions to life, including all things bright and beautiful.
It’s one...
Better get in quick
Now in its third generation, the ‘all-new’ Peugeot 5008 was launched early 2024, but took a while to get here.
Based on the Stellantis group's...
Back to school fun
WINDA-MARA Aboriginal Corporation recently hosted their third Back to School Day to support families by helping them prepare for the new school year.
This includes...
Significant milestone reached in south west waters
A SIGNIFICANT milestone has been reached between local and regional environment authorities with offspring from the Australian-first Glenelg Freshwater Mussel conservation program released into...
Nelson recognises Lomas’ efforts
LONG-TIME Nelson resident Maxwell Lomas was awarded the Nelson Citizen Award for 2025 as part of the town’s Australia Day Celebrations, organised by members...
A night of tribute to a legend
In tribute to a local surfing legend, the Portland Boardriders Club is hosting another of their community Surf Film Nights.
On Friday 13 February, from...
District market reports
Hamilton Prime Cattle Market
Hamilton agents yarded and sold 345 cattle. The yarding consisted of 236 cows, 95 trade and 14 bulls.
Trade steers fetched ...
