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A French themed menu for one night only

TOMORROW night, and for one night only, Edwards Waterfront Restaurant & Café will be serving French cuisine, provided by its two apprentice chefs.

Big numbers from SharkPitch

IT was a great night for SharkPitchers earlier this week, who through their advocating, managed to raise (so far) a total of $58,687.

Mobile service outage

THERE will be major mobile phone outages in the Portland North area next week as Telstra upgrades the School Rd base station to be able to handle 5G services.

Thespian time

THE plays have been entered, the selection process is underway, and now all that’s needed are some actors.

Grand opening for MyPlace

PORTLAND’S newest supported disability accommodation seems to have been a fair while coming, but it was officially opened in style on Thursday.

Ronnie’s racing romance – and the other side

THERE’S a well-known saying in the sport of horse racing – there are only two places on Earth where all men are equal, on the turf or under it.

Council decides offshore zone stance

FOR or against? That’s been the question asked of Glenelg Shire Council in relation to the proposed offshore wind farm zone and it has now provided an answer.

It’s Legacy Week again

THE major fundraiser for Portland and District Legacy will take place on Thursday and Friday.

Half the power guaranteed to 2035

IT came as a surprise to outside observers but the long-term future of the Portland Aluminium smelter looks a lot brighter after Alcoa on...

We did remember them

IT might not have the high profile of Anzac or Remembrance Days but Vietnam Veterans’ Day can be every bit or even more moving...

‘Think of the whales’

THE iconic blue whale could be at risk from offshore wind farms in the waters off Portland, a leading local researcher says. Peter Gill was...

Portland offers a helping hand

TOUGH times brought out the best in Portland this year, with the city’s Salvation Army Corps receiving the most money donated in a decade, through June’s Red Shield Appeal.

Wood Days celebrating 30 years

THE annual Old Time Wood Days has reached its 30th year and continues to attract big crowds to a great event. On Saturday 8 and...