Portland protestors demand halt to seismic blasting
PROTESTERS descended on Nuns Beach on the weekend to call for a halt to seismic blasting in the Otway Basin.
The roughly 20 protesters unfurled...
A bus full of presents
THIS year’s 31st Toy Run saw 98 motorbikes hit the road and a bus loaded with presents for less fortunate kids this Christmas.
Motorbike riders...
A first for Portland RSL president
HISTORY was made last week with Ellen Linke being elected the first woman president of the Portland RSL Sub Branch at the organisation’s Annual...
Ambulance Code One incident response time improves
THERE has been a slight improvement in waiting times for ambulances responding to Code One incidents in Glenelg Shire.
According to an Ambulance Victoria’s Performance...
Portland’s treasure turns 96 today
IF anyone’s life is book worthy, it has to be Portland’s Joy Davis.
Not only was she a businesswoman, council reporter, proofreader, columnist, councillor, mayor,...
CEO Amor farewells Kyeema
JULIE Amor has been Kyeema’s CEO for ten years and has declared it’s time to step back and focus on her to-do list.
After 18...
Sad day as Observer announces closure
THE news that the Portland Observer will be closing down has been met with a mixture of shock and sadness by the community.
Staff at...
New team at the top for Glenelg
NEWLY Re-elected mayor Karen Stephens is “looking forward to getting down and working with the team” as she enters her second consecutive year as...
Adjusting to the next generation of Year 7
PORTLAND Secondary College’s new Year 7 Hub, due to start in 2025, aims to respond to the changing needs of students entering secondary college.
2024 Christmas Tree Exhibition
THE big Christmas Tree Exhibition is back for another year and is seeking entries.
Aluminium opportunity at Career Open Day
JOB seekers flocked to the Portland Aluminium smelter on Wednesday for Alcoa’s Career Open Day.
Turning wood into art
WHERE one person may see scrap, Gavin Symes sees potential.
The Portland resident is hosting his first exhibition of his wood turning work at the...
Celebrating 175 years of Freemasonry
A LONG time community asset and a part of Portland’s extensive history, Portland Freemasons is celebrating 175 years.
On Saturday, July 19, a month after...
