Leaving a legacy
THE future of the Portland Aluminium smelter is safely in managing part-owner Alcoa’s hands for the foreseeable future, as its departing plant manager says its long-term future would be assured by renewable energy developments planned for the region.
They’re back… and enjoying the boardwalk
LAST week might not have been a good example, but the (hopefully) warmer weather coming our way has also seen the return of a favourite to our streets and roads.
‘A joy to be part of’
AFTER forecasts early last week threatened to make a mess of Kyeema’s Spring Sale, thankfully the weather held off on Saturday – and the reward was a great crowd and record takings.
Karate club caring for the community
WHILE some may think they are just learning how to break boards, Portland’s Kyokushin Karate Club members spend plenty of time practicing generosity and giving back to the community, which they shared last week with four local causes.
Coast Guard ‘ecstatic’ with funding promise
COAST Guard Portland’s long battle to get a new facility has finally seen some positive news – though it will require a change of state government to become a reality.
Glenelg ratepayers full steam ahead into anti-budget action
GLENELG Shire residents are refusing to lie down and take the rates hike dished out to them in this year’s council budget, with a series of meetings and petitions planned, starting next week.
Cinema to close
PORTLAND will soon be left without a movie theatre after Showbiz Enterprises decided to close its cinema operation.
The lack of a suitable venue has...
New wigs for cancer patients at PDH
LOCAL charity Beats Cycle for Hope has bulked up the Portland District Hospital’s (PDH) ‘wig library’ for cancer patients.
The nine new wigs, as well...
Not money, but old rope proves its worth
ONE person's trash is often another's treasure and the young children of Penola have certainly got to be grateful for Portland's crayfishers.
As well as...
Calling all ukulele players
PLAYING the ukulele has a bit of a tradition in Portland and the Council for Encouragement of Music and the Arts wants to keep...
Objectors speak out. Rates battle moves behind closed doors, but opponents not silenced
THE fight against Glenelg Shire Council’s proposed 20 per cent-plus rates rise for residential and farming properties has widened following a new campaign by...
Jetty upgrade for the Glenelg
The Sapling Creek Jetty, along the Glenelg River near Nelson, is getting a facelift thanks to $100,000 from the state government.
Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management...
Observer photos add to collection
WHAT initially started as a hobby for Portland’s Vern McCallum has now become something that holds great importance to him and the local community,...
