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Cottage to re-open

THE Curator’s Cottage at the Portland Botanic Gardens is a great example of the city’s history – and after more than two years the public will finally get another chance to have a look inside.

Upwelling Festival returns tomorrow

THE Portland Upwelling Festival returns tomorrow after a two-year break, with a packed schedule full of ocean focussed events, as well as music, markets, and a stronger recognition of the area’s Gunditjmara history.

More than just the woodwork

AFTER the tragic death of her husband Jarrod earlier this year, Nea Barclay and her family have found comfort in the support the community has shown them.

Eloise puts One Foot Forward

THIS October, one Portland woman and her team have been walking with a significant goal in mind, to raise $3000 for mental health.

One last fundraiser for community campaign

A PORTLAND medical trust set up to help locals with life-threatening illnesses is likely to wind up its activities.

The Albatross is back… elsewhere

FOR 16 years the sculpture Spirt of the Albatross was a familiar sight near the Portland library – but now it’s found a new home, one its creator would be delighted with.

Ewe beauty

A PORTLAND sheep stud breeder has forked out $6200 at auction for a ewe, to boost his genetic stocks.

Yumbah abalone farm process gets closer to hearing

THE fate of Yumbah Aquaculture’s latest Dutton Way abalone farm proposal has inched closer to a decision.

Elsa MacLeod gets active for Annie

THE Elsa MacLeod Kindergarten staff got their steps up last month while raising money for Camp Quality, in support of one of their young students diagnosed with cancer.

Laurel’s 94 years of knitting … and other achievements

WHEN Laurel Pedrazzi was born in 1922 she shared her birth year with a bunch of stars. So announced the front page of The Party Times, the tabloid newspaper masthead designed for her by her grandson and his wife in honour of her recent milestone one hundredth birthday on September 28.

State election candidates slam rates rise

FOR those unhappy with the rate hikes from the Glenelg Shire Council – local candidates in the upcoming State Election are on your side.

The best in the region

A PORTLAND automotive apprentice has been judged the best in the region – for the second year in a row.

Panther cubs invited to Carnival

THREE of Portland Panthers brightest junior soccer stars have been invited to take part in Football South Australia’s State Development Carnival later this week,...

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