New CEO ready for the challenge
Portland District Health announced the appointment of new chief executive officer Karena Prevett in February, and now the experienced manager is ready for the...
A connection since birth
There are best friends, and then there is Betty and Glenda.
Betty Koenig and Glenda Munn have been inseparable since their birth in January 1942...
Citizen of the Year nominations now open
The opportunity is available for residents to shine a spotlight on local heroes with nominations now open for the 2025 Glenelg Shire Community Awards....
Heywood speed limit angst
CALLS for the introduction of a stricter speed limit through Heywood have been heard in State Parliament, after Member for South-West Coast Roma Britnell...
Support for carers
Portland Neighbourhood House (under the auspice of Kyeema Support Services), has been awarded a Connecting Carers in their Community Grant through Carers Victoria and...
$73,000 in community grants
The Glenelg Shire Council has approved $73,583 of funding for the second round of the 2024-2025 Community Grants Program.
At this week's council meeting on...
Aggravated burglary arrest
POLICE have arrested a woman in relation to an aggravated burglary, after it was alleged the woman climbed through a kitchen window before being...
Panthers kick off season in style
PORTLAND Panthers men's team had an impressive performance in their first match of their 2025 Barry Maney Premier League season.
Observer photographer Karen Hodge...
Jump in crime
CRIME in the region appears to be on the rise with newly-released figures showing a jump in recorded offences. particularly burlgaries.
The Glenelg Shire local...
Chance to enjoy a big band sound
PORTLAND Citizens Brass Band will raise funds for the Portland RSL sub-branch through an evening of music as part of their Melodies of Honour:...
Beats Cycle for Hope 2025
Beats Cycle For Hope had many community members, whether family or friends, hop on their bikes and journey to Cape Bridgewater from Hanlon Park...
$2000 raised to support families
The 2025 Beats Cycle for Hope raised over $2000 on the weekend with the support of 93 riders.
Riders took off from Hanlon Park at...
GrainCorp workers strike again
UNITED Workers Union members at Portland’s GrainCorp site are taking 48-hour strike action at the port – potentially causing significant disruptions to port activities,...
