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Honour for vision-impaired Portland photographer

26 Oct 2012 @ 9:00 AM

Steve Robertson  |  A DRAMATIC image of the sun breaking through dark clouds at dawn overPortlandBayhas given local woman Bianca Goebel the honour of a place in VisionAustralia’s 2013 calendar. “I live near a cliff and I like to go walking in the mornings,” Ms Goebel said. “It was a dark and stormy morning at sunrise, and one shaft of light was breaking through the gloom, so I took the picture. “When I first heard the message on my phone that I had … Continue reading →  0 Comments

  • Star shines

    28 Sep 2012 @ 11:14 AM

    Scott Malcolm  |  TEENAGE Drumborg showjumping sensation Joseph Patterson has continued his success at his sport’s elite level. The 15-year old recently returned from representing Australia in the International Showjumping Competition in Mauritius. With fellow junior rider New South Wales’ Samantha Tripp, Patterson … Continue reading →  0 Comments

  • ‘Putting’ on a show for a good cause

    17 Jul 2012 @ 8:51 AM

    Danielle Grindlay  |  HE might be “terrible” at golf, but Leading Senior Constable Peter Mailes is returning to the course for his 10th year to raise money for a good cause. The Balmoral Police and Patrons charity golf day is in on again, … Continue reading →  0 Comments

  • Odds slightly favour wind farm go-ahead this year

    18 Jun 2012 @ 2:32 PM

    Steve Robertson  |  PACIFIC Hydro says there is a “50-60 per cent chance” that phase four of its Portland wind energy project will get the go-ahead before the end of this year. The company’s executive manager for government and corporate affairs, Andrew Richards, … Continue reading →  0 Comments

New site for telecom tower 0

4 Jun 2012 @ 12:10 PM | Portland Observer   

Bill Meldrum  |  TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant Vodafone has withdrawn its legal action against the Glenelg Shire Council on the validity of a planning permit issued for a controversial tower at the Portland Golf Course. The company’s PR and corporate communications head Greg Spears said … Continue reading →

Driver reminder in wake of weekend 0

9 May 2012 @ 10:28 AM | Portland Observer   

Ross Moir  |  PORTLAND police are reminding drivers to think about the roadworthiness of themselves and their vehicles following a traffic operation on Saturday. Between 11.20am and 12.40pm three units, led by Sergeant Martin Flannery, set up a breath testing station in Otway … Continue reading →

Your breath May be tested 0

3 May 2012 @ 4:28 PM | Entertainment    Hamilton Spectator    Publications   

Kristy McDonald  |  HAMILTON punters heading to this week’s Warrnambool May Racing Carnival have the edge with a winning tip from the TAC: Get a breath test before leaving the race course and avoid tragedy on the roads. Free TAC breath tests for … Continue reading →

A million steps for those who can’t walk 0

20 Apr 2012 @ 11:29 AM | Portland Observer   

Ross Moir  |  THIS weekend Portlanders are being invited to help support the Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Association of Australia, by taking on the Million Steps for SMA. Portland’s first Million Steps for SMA will be at Henty Park from 8am on Sunday … Continue reading →

Whooping cough cases on the rise 0

16 Apr 2012 @ 12:30 PM | Portland Observer   

Spectator-Observer Partnership  |  THE Department of Health, Victoria, warns that whopping cough cases have starkly increased in the past few years, from 3741 cases in 2009 to 6736 cases in 2010 — and 2012 is likely to be even worse. Portland is preparing … Continue reading →

Golf day sets new record 0

9 Apr 2012 @ 1:45 PM | Golf    Portland Observer   

Pat Koopman  |  MEMBERS of the local community and visitors alike have opened their hearts, and wallets, in support of the Good Friday Appeal Golf Day at the Heywood Golf Club. A field of 156 players set the bar to new heights in … Continue reading →

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