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Dance ground complete

On the shores of Portland, a cultural space has taken shape to honour Gunditjmara heritage and bring people together through dance, ceremony, and learning. Minister...

Radio enthusiasts preserve lighthouse legacy

As automated lighthouses replace traditional maritime signalling, a group of radio enthusiasts in Portland is ensuring the rich history of communication doesn't fade into...

Kyeema Gala Winter Ball dazzles

The annual Kyeema Support Services' Gala Winter Ball was the biggest and best yet with attendees enjoying a fabulously-decorated Portland Football Netball Club rooms...

Having a ball

Help for farmers

THE State Government is pumping nearly $4 million into the Glenelg Shire to pay 40 percent of rates for drought-hit farmers. The payment, part of...

Smelter asks workers to vote

THE ongoing negotiations between Portland Aluminium workers and their employers, Alcoa, continue to drag on with Portland Aluminium to soon invite employees represented by...

Countdown to announce business of the year

THE countdown is on to announce the Glenelg Shire 2025 Business of the Year, with preparations in full swing for the prestigious Gala Awards...

Funding win to showcase Bonney Upwelling

One of Portland’s unique identity points is set to be highlighted. The Portland Maritime Discovery Centre has been named among the recipients of the 2025...

Board members retire

BEHIND every successful healthcare organisation are dedicated volunteers who see beyond bureaucracy to the heart of community service. Caryn Lyszcarz and Cathryn Patterson are two...

Alleged arson and carjacking leads to arrest

POLICE have arrested a 32-year-old Portland man, after it was alleged he attempted to carjack a taxi at knifepoint following a series of deliberately...

Playgroup is back in Heywood

Playgroup has finally returning to Heywood thanks to a collaborative local partnership. Following community feedback, Glenelg Libraries and Portland District Health's (PDH) Child Maternal Health...

Youth scholarships awarded

A dream career may become reality for two local students who have received funding for their vocational goals. Portland’s Lila Barker and Heywood resident Djakira...

Riders compete at Yarraman Park

PORTLAND and District Adult Riding Club hosted an official HRACV show on Sunday with a big turnout at Yarraman Park for the event. Observer...