Looking back: October
A look back at the news of October 2025.
No drama for Vasco Da Gama
THE second cruise ship in two weeks will arrive in Portland, again bringing hundreds of visitors to town as part of a one-day stopover...
Regatta receives rave reviews
THE return of the Nelson Regatta has injected plenty of life and joy into the small border community over the January long-weekend, with the...
Teen transported after road accident
A TEENAGER has been rushed to Portland’s hospital with upper body injuries following a road accident that occurred on the morning of Monday 2...
Walk to help others
A SCENIC 20 kilometre walk to Bridgewater Beach on Saturday 7 February is one way to support the journey to beat breast cancer.
Michelle’s Journey...
Locals celebrate 50 years of SES
PORTLAND'S State Emergency Service (SES) unit celebrated 50 years of existence at the end of January, and Observer photographer Nicole Cleary was in attendance...
Painted, then paved
PORTLAND residents have raised questions about the planning and execution of Glenelg Shire Council’s latest round of road marking and resurfacing after they observed...
State of celebration
PORTLAND came together to celebrate the Portland SES unit and its tireless efforts over half a century of service, with displays and activities that...
Cutting cars, not cake
PORTLAND’S State Emergency Service (SES) unit celebrated their 50th anniversary in style, with Portlanders joining in the festivities in their droves to recognise the...
Discover the last frontier in style, Antarctica awaits
Discover the ‘White Continent’, fabulous Antarctica and sail with Viking’s Antarctic Explorer voyage for thirteen magnificent days.
Journey to the stunning Antarctic Peninsula, a landscape...
It’s nearly showtime
The Tyrendarra Agricultural Show has reached its 108th year, and it’s bringing everyone's favourite competitions to life, including all things bright and beautiful.
It’s one...
Better get in quick
Now in its third generation, the ‘all-new’ Peugeot 5008 was launched early 2024, but took a while to get here.
Based on the Stellantis group's...
Modern twist on Masters
ARTISTS have channelled their inner masters as part of the Argyle Gallery’s summer challenge at Julia Street Creative Space, reworking the pieces of some...
