Paraglider survives beach fall
EMERGENCY services responded to an incident at Portland’s Murrells Beach just before midday on Wednesday April 16, and conducted a dramatic high angle rescue...
Helping local carers relax
Portland Neighbourhood House are supporting a special focus on looking after carers in the community.
For people who are feeling exhausted, caring for someone in...
Family fears heavy vehicles in Portland street
A LOCAL resident has expressed concern and fear after Glenelg Shire Council approved the use of a section of Browning Street for class two...
Dry weather is cracking local pipes
SOUTH West Victoria has seen an increase in Wannon Water crews after record dry weather has impacted water pipes in multiple locations.
The impact of...
Quiet Hour is back
Glenelg Shire businesses will operate a little more quietly in April, with a few committing to lower levels of lighting every Tuesday as part...
Fired up for Good Friday Appeal
THE sound of rattling tins will soon fill the air across Portland and surrounds, as Portland Fire Brigade members prepare to hit the streets...
Travelling Australia by trike
A hopeful adventurer on a recumbent tricycle passed through Portland recently, with a serious subject on his mind.
In November, Lenny Deacon took off from...
Hotspur hosts vintage rally
The Hotspur Recreation Reserve was abuzz with nostalgic charm this past weekend, as the annual Hotspur Vintage Rally proved to be a resounding success....
Spotlight on mental health
A COLLECTIVE group of students and staff from Are-able have been highlighting the importance of mental health with a recent workshop from the Shaka...
Charter boat takes to the sky
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a 10.5 metre Pro Marine Catamaran, which was being lifted from the Portland trawler...
Adventures in France: A student’s exchange journey
After a year abroad, Charley Thorp has returned home and settled back into life in Portland, but with a bit of French in her...
Tehan pledges $350,000 for Dartmoor
Dartmoor has been promised $350,000 to build new female changing rooms and extend existing shelter sheds at the Dartmoor Football Netball Club, if the...
