Ranger work guaranteed into future
THE future of the rangers who look after the UNESCSO world heritage listed Budj Bim cultural landscape, with three years of funding locked away...
Boat still waiting for collection
AFTER being left behind following a dramatic air ambulance rescue, a fishing boat has sat at the cliffs below Hanlon parade since February.
Many would...
What shall we do with the shanty singers?
WHAT do you get when you cross Portland’s maritime history with a growing trend in community music? A sea shanty group, of course.
Or at...
Helping beautiful minds
MEN’S mental health has come more into the spotlight in recent years, and for good reason, but a Portland woman hopes to be able...
Hard truths about online behaviour
PARENTS were confronted at a public presentation in Portland last week, hearing concerning stories about local secondary school students, and the influences that are...
Answering the local questions
NOT sure if that colourful flower is a wanted plant or a weed? Want to plant a lawn that doesn’t need as much watering...
The Fitzroy River Quilters
LOCATED in Heywood, on the Uniting Church premises, is a group of ladies with a good eye for quilting.
The Fitzroy River Quilters are a...
The end of an era
FOR many people who have had any more than casual contact with the Portland Observer over the past 60 years, the name Belden has...
Join the Big Freeze at Nuns Beach
IF you have ever considered a winter swim at Portland’s beautiful Nuns Beach, there is extra incentive this Sunday,
All comers are invited to Nuns...
Tough year financially, but optimism at United Way Glenelg
ANYONE with investments would know how tough the past year or so has been to get a decent return, and none more so than...
Community involved in reconciliation events
SCHOOL leaders, and other groups gathered with Glenelg Shire Councillors and staff on Wednesday, to mark National Reconciliation Week, and to hear from Gunditjmara...
A bagpipe major and train driver
BAGPIPE legend and retired train driver Arthur Neve celebrated his 100th birthday on Wednesday, joined by his close family.
Mr Neve was joined by his...
Anzac Day role for Young Portlander
PORTLAND’S 14-year-old Ajay Sonti has been specially selected to read at the Melbourne Anzac Day RSL Dawn Service at the Shrine of Remembrance.
Ajay is...
