Wonderful Wando fundraiser
PORTLAND'S Cancer Council group held an Open Garden Fundraising Event on Sunday 12 October at the Wando Villa on Wellington Road.
The event gave people...
Bushfire not yet under control at Mt Richmond
FIREFIGHTING aircraft are continuing to battle a bushfire 10 kilometres north-north west of Mount Richmond that was sparked by lightning on Thursday 16 October,...
Pink treats and big hearts
A PACKED house for an inaugural Pink Ribbon high tea fundraiser raised thousands for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, at an event hosted by...
Week 8: Taper Begins – Fresh Legs Ahead
THE countdown is on for one of Portland’s biggest running events with the Portland Runners Club’s 3 Bays Running Festival less than a month...
Britnell dumped from shadow cabinet
STATE Member for South West Coast Roma Britnell has told the Observer that State Opposition leader Brad Battin’s recent frontbench reshuffle had left her...
Opportunistic thieves target Heywood
POLICE are urging local residents to ensure they are keeping their belongings secured and doors and vehicles locked before heading to bed for the...
Regional market reports
HAMILTON SHEEP AND LAMB MARKET
WEDNESDAY, 15 OCTOBER
Hamilton Agents yarded 4300 sheep and lambs this week, a decrease of 2200 compared to last week's...
Schools unite for art show
“We've never had an art show like this where all the schools are coming together to showcase what the students are able to produce,”...
Groups share in $81,000
A TOTAL of 31 not-for-profit groups have been given a boost with the latest round of Glenelg Shire Council’s Community Grants.
Across the groups and...
Open day firefighting fun
PORTLAND Fire Brigade are preparing for a day full of fun activities for the whole family as part of their 2025 CFA Open Day,...
Multiple bushfires follow thunderstorm
MULTIPLE bushfires have been sparked by lightning strikes west of Portland following a brief thunderstorm that passed through the region on Thursday 16 October,...
Boot scootin’ at the Upwelling Festival
COWBOY boots and ballerina shoes will be stepping into the Bonney Upwelling Festival this year, bringing some groove to the celebration.
The traditional community parade...
The carnival returns with new rides
Everyone knows what comes after Christmas, and that’s New Year’s Eve, and it’s only a party if the carnival is in town.
The Portland Foreshore...
