Learn about seaweed use in farming
THE group behind the proposed seaweed production facility in Portland that aims to help lower methane emissions from the livestock industry, Immersion Group, are...
60 years strong
It’s been 60 wonderful years since Wally and Lorraine Wombwell said ‘I do’.
Mr and Ms Wombwell were married on 2 October 1965 at the...
Spreading mental health awareness this October
Brophy is connecting where it counts with a free community event for mental health awareness.
On Thursday 23 October from 11.30am to 3pm, Brophy (Portland)...
Wonderful Wando fundraiser
PORTLAND'S Cancer Council group held an Open Garden Fundraising Event on Sunday 12 October at the Wando Villa on Wellington Road.
The event gave people...
Bushfire not yet under control at Mt Richmond
FIREFIGHTING aircraft are continuing to battle a bushfire 10 kilometres north-north west of Mount Richmond that was sparked by lightning on Thursday 16 October,...
Pink treats and big hearts
A PACKED house for an inaugural Pink Ribbon high tea fundraiser raised thousands for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, at an event hosted by...
Week 8: Taper Begins – Fresh Legs Ahead
THE countdown is on for one of Portland’s biggest running events with the Portland Runners Club’s 3 Bays Running Festival less than a month...
Britnell dumped from shadow cabinet
STATE Member for South West Coast Roma Britnell has told the Observer that State Opposition leader Brad Battin’s recent frontbench reshuffle had left her...
Opportunistic thieves target Heywood
POLICE are urging local residents to ensure they are keeping their belongings secured and doors and vehicles locked before heading to bed for the...
Regional market reports
HAMILTON SHEEP AND LAMB MARKET
WEDNESDAY, 15 OCTOBER
Hamilton Agents yarded 4300 sheep and lambs this week, a decrease of 2200 compared to last week's...
Schools unite for art show
“We've never had an art show like this where all the schools are coming together to showcase what the students are able to produce,”...
Groups share in $81,000
A TOTAL of 31 not-for-profit groups have been given a boost with the latest round of Glenelg Shire Council’s Community Grants.
Across the groups and...
3 Bays heats up
THE 3 Bays Running Festival was a huge success across the weekend, with runners taking on some warm conditions for the annual event. Observer...
