Horsing around
Crowds flocked to the Tyrendarra Show on Saturday February 8, with great competitions, excellent entertainment and fun for all.
The Portland Observer covers the...
One lane only after Dutton Way landslip
PORTLAND’S Dutton Way was closed for more than 12 hours after a landslide saw local SES unit members attend the scene on the night...
Rollover closes Princes Highway
BOTH lanes of the Princes Highway, near the Bond Street intersection on the outskirts of Heywood, were closed long into the afternoon of Wednesday...
Insight into enviro future
Tickets for the Our Community, Our Environment seminar were sold out with 180 people in attendance, some from as far as Sydney.
Professor Tim Flannery...
$1.2bn wind farm plan
Public comment is being sought on the proposed $1.2 billion Kentbruck Green Power Hub wind farm between Portland and Nelson, with the company behind...
The community garden is growing
The Portland Community Garden is expanding, meaning more volunteers are needed.
Community Garden president Wayne Barrett said the organisation is busy building more polytunnels as...
Permanent CEO for hospital
Portland District Health has appointed Karena Prevett as its permanent chief executive officer.
The health facility has been without a permanent chief executive officer since...
Shire workers take industrial action
As of Wednesday, February 5, dozens of Glenelg Shire workers who are seeking a pay rise are refusing to carry out certain tasks.
The...
Portland foreshore readies for show and shine
Classic car lovers from Portland and across Australia are preparing to come together and celebrate their love for all things motoring at the 10...
Police hunt offender following cross-border pursuits
Local police and the Victoria Police Air Wing have been involved in a dramatic pursuit on the streets of Portland following the theft of...
SA man arrested in Portland following Mount Gambier death
Police have arrested a Mount Gambier man in Portland following the discovery of a woman's body at a Mount Gambier property on the...
What’s on in the district
Portland Runners Club
Join us for a social run/jog/walk starting at Nun's beach car park on Wednesday nights at 5:30pm. There are a couple of...
