A man of many skills
ROGER Haldane is a man of many talents, but among all of them he is a keen artist, having won international prizes in the...
Time to catch your breath
“After 18 months of feeling like we have been holding our breath, Exhale invites all creatives to embrace the anticipation of being able to...
No place to call home
AS new home buyers purchase to live rather than for investment, rental houses in Portland have become scarce, with tenants now scratching their heads,...
Training program appreciated by all
SEVEN Budj Bim Tours rangers have new skills and confidence to lead tourists through the World Heritage site after completing a region-first training program...
Lessons for the young at heart
MICHELE Francis hadn’t done much formal learning throughout her adult life, so when the now 64-year-old decided to go ‘back to school’ as it...
Veterans remembered
MEMBERS of the Portland Returned and Services League (RSL) Sub Branch gathered at the city’s Memorial Triangle on Wednesday night to commemorate Vietnam Veterans...
The art keeps coming
THE mystery artist(s) art trail building up around the Portland CBD took a new twist earlier this week when a hippo made an appearance...
Paradise reshaped
WHILE the rock wall is the highest-profile part of the Cape Bridgewater foreshore work, and is due to be completed some time next month,...
Justice Commission coming this way
A COMMISSION set up to investigate injustices experienced by Indigenous people is raring to go – but the coronavirus pandemic has put a slight...
Art show to make return
AFTER two coronavirus-induced cancellations last year, the annual Rotary Art Show is poised to make a much-awaited return as part of the 2021 Upwelling...
Port suffers drop
THE Chinese ban of Victorian log exports has been a major contributor to a 300,000-tonne drop in volumes going through the Port of Portland....
New lease on life for 60-year-old vessel
AN almost 60-year-old H28 yacht will be given a much-needed upgrade. Full story in Friday's Observer
Finals cricket arrives
HAVING joined the Hamilton District Cricket Association just two years ago, three local teams, Portland Colts, Portland Tigers and Tyrendarra are set to represent...
