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- [Australia claims World Cup](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16535/australia-claims-world-cup/) - The inaugural Tasmania Indoor Cricket World Cup came to an exciting conclusion on Saturday, with Australia claiming the championship after defeating Australia A in a high-quality Grand Final at The Cricket Hub Tasmania.In front of a vibrant crowd and a buzzing atmosphere, Australia produced a strong all-round performance to secure a 98-59 victory.Australia set the
- [Island Coast Spirits raises the bar](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16571/island-coast-spirits-raises-the-bar/) - Tasmanian spirits producer Island Coast Spirits has celebrated a standout performance at the 2026 Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirits Awards, taking home nine medals and one of the competition's highest honours.The business, founded by Kirk Pinner, received a medal for every spirit it entered, including a coveted gold medal for its Butterscotch Schnapps, while also
- [A cubby full of kindness](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16592/a-cubby-full-of-kindness/) - The generosity of the local community has given The Kindness Cubby Tasmania a flying start, with more than 1,600 items donated during its first community donation drive.The newly established not-for-profit initiative held the drive at Margate Hall on Saturday, August 22, collecting clothing, toys, books, toiletries, school supplies and other essentials to support children, young
- [Local runner selected in Australian team](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16589/local-runner-selected-in-australian-team/) - Kingston Beach athlete Ruby Smee has been selected in the Australian team to contest the World Half Marathon Championships in Denmark.It is the first time she will wear the National colours in senior competition, having previously represented Australia as a junior in cross country running.Her selection comes on the back of a strong performance in
- [Johanna's remarkable journey to 105](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16586/johannas-remarkable-journey-to-105/) - When Johanna celebrated her 105th birthday, she marked a milestone spanning more than a century of extraordinary change.Her life has taken her from a village without electricity in the Netherlands, through the upheaval of the Second World War, to a new beginning in Tasmania and more than six decades in Kingston.As a young woman, Johanna
- [Tilly named Tasmania's Surf Lifesaver of the Year](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16583/tilly-named-tasmanias-surf-lifesaver-of-the-year/) - Surf Life Saving Tasmania (SLST) celebrated the achievements of its members across the 2025/26 season at its annual Awards of Excellence on Saturday, August 15 at the Paranaple Convention Centre in Devonport.The awards recognise the dedication, achievements and contribution of members of the surf lifesaving community across Tasmania.Among the night's major winners was Blackmans Bay
- [From Darwin to Electrona: Wartime discovery finds its way home](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16580/from-darwin-to-electrona-wartime-discovery-finds-its-way-home/) - It's a long way from Electrona to Darwin, but that distance was bridged by a remarkable World War II discovery made by Darwin man Alan Anderton, which has now found its way home to the son of a local serviceman.Alan told the Chronicle, "I have been detecting relics (with a metal detector) at WWII sites
- [Snug team recognised for special tribute](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16577/snug-team-recognised-for-special-tribute/) - The Leisure and Lifestyle Team at Snug Village has received national recognition after being named a finalist in the 2026 Ageing Australia You are ACE! Awards for a touching tribute to the late David Dungey.The Christian Homes Tasmania team was shortlisted in the Consumer Focus and Care category for organising a special motorcade in March
- [Bailey makes Tasmanian footy history](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16574/bailey-makes-tasmanian-footy-history/) - Tassie's own Georgie Bailey has made the history books, becoming the first female player to kick 100 goals in a single season in Tasmania. The Kingborough product is one of the most prolific forwards in the SFL Premier League competition and has cemented her position as its leading goal kicker. Bailey booted her 100th goal
- [Community spirit shines](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16567/community-spirit-shines/) - Kingborough Helping Hands was once again overwhelmed by the incredible community support shown at this year's Edna's Soup and Sandwich Luncheon, held at the Twin Ovals in Kingston last Sunday, July 19.More than 200 guests arrived eager to support the organisation, filling the room with warmth, laughter and generosity that reflected the very best of
- [A man who likes keeping time](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16564/a-man-who-likes-keeping-time/) - Robert Bertoz, along with his wife Cheryle, were well-known proprietors of Bertoz Jewellery in Channel Court for many years.Covid brought that business to an end in 2020, as indeed, it did to many others.Over the past few years, Robert has had more time to pursue his passion for watches.This started when people brought a watch
- [Pride and Prejudice production](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16561/pride-and-prejudice-production/) - Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice came to life on stage recently as Calvin Christian School's Year 11 and 12 students delivered a polished and entertaining theatrical production.Months of preparation, rehearsals and behind-the-scenes work culminated in performances that showcased the students' dedication, teamwork and creativity.Audiences were treated to lively portrayals of Austen's much-loved characters,
- [Kingston gymnast strikes gold at national championships](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16558/kingston-gymnast-strikes-gold-at-national-championships/) - Kingston gymnast Kobi Gray has claimed a national gold medal and earned the opportunity to compete alongside some of Australia's elite gymnasts at the 2026 Australian Gymnastics Championships in Sydney.The championships, being held at the Quaycentre at Sydney Olympic Park, run from June 28 to July 20 and feature three weeks of competition across all
- [Adventure Park opens at The Lea](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16553/adventure-park-opens-at-the-lea/) - A spectacular adventure tourism destination has entered the market, and it is just minutes away from Kingston.TreeClimb Australia has targeted the southern Tasmanian market and constructed an aerial adventure park in bushland at The Lea Scout Centre, just off the Channel Highway midway between Hobart and Kingston.It is not far from where the scouts have
- [Making a splash at Midwinter](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16550/making-a-splash-at-midwinter/) - From penguin costumes on Macquarie Island to an icy plunge through sea ice in Antarctica, Australian expeditioners have marked Midwinter with one of the most enduring traditions of life at the bottom of the world.The celebrations were coordinated through the Australian Antarctic Division, which is headquartered in Kingston and manages Australia's year-round operations in Antarctica
- [Mother Goose gone](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16547/mother-goose-gone/) - It was the end of the road for the popular Mother Goose Baby wear shop in Kingston last weekend.After a 31-year history present owners Craig and Allison Wilson have called it a day on the Kingston business which has a statewide customer base with a five-star reputation.The young couple took over the business in 2010
- [60 years of service for scouting stalwart](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16530/60-years-of-service-for-scouting-stalwart/) - Blackmans Bay Scout Group leader Brian Williams was recognised for an extraordinary 60 years of volunteer service during Kingborough Council's Celebrating Kingborough Volunteers event at the Kingborough Community Hub on May 22.The honour highlighted a lifetime spent mentoring young people, building community connections and helping generations of scouts develop confidence, leadership skills and a sense
- [More people turning to local support](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16541/more-people-turning-to-local-support/) - The happy crew at Kingston's Neighbourhood House (KNH) had reason to celebrate with a dress-up and barbeque last week.It was all about one of their own, 25-year-old Nikita Scarasiotti, who has successfully completed a Certificate 111 in Community Service.That's Nikita in the front row with a bunch of native flowers presented by her workmates."It's a
- [Kingborough turf team earns state recognition](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16538/kingborough-turf-team-earns-state-recognition/) - The team responsible for maintaining Kingborough's sporting grounds has been recognised with a state award for excellence in sports turf management.Kingborough Council's six-member turf maintenance team, led by Brad Marsh, looks after 16 sports grounds across the municipality and was recognised for the quality of its playing surfaces.Acting Mayor Christian Street said the award reflected
- [Kingston's golden girl](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16544/kingstons-golden-girl/) - Kingston paddler Kim Holcomb has claimed a gold medal at the ITTF World Masters Championships in South Korea, defeating competitors from around the globe in her first appearance at the international event.The championships, held in Gangneung, attracted about 4,000 players from more than 100 countries and territories.Holcomb, a Southern Tasmania Table Tennis Association player based
- [Say goodbye to Mother Goose](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16483/say-goodbye-to-mother-goose/) - The last chapter of a remarkable Tasmanian success story will be finalised by the middle of next month when the doors of Mother Goose Baby Shop close for the last time.Like the television advertisement we have all seen dozens of times over the years promoting the business, a generation can say in unison "We love(d)
- [New era for Kingston as Spring Farm Village opens](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16478/new-era-for-kingston-as-spring-farm-village-opens/) - Kingston's long-awaited Spring Farm Village will officially open its doors on Wednesday, May 20, bringing hundreds of jobs, major retailers and a new style of shopping experience to the growing Kingborough community.Developed by Tipalea Partners, the $60 million precinct on the Channel Highway opposite Bunnings is being described as one of the most technologically advanced
- [Glade-Wright claims Huon seat after close contest](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16453/glade-wright-claims-huon-seat-after-close-contest/) - Independent Clare Glade-Wright has been declared elected to the Huon Legislative Council seat, defeating incumbent Dean Harriss after a closely fought campaign and several days of counting following the May 2 poll.The result, confirmed by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission on May 7, reshapes representation for Kingborough communities within the Huon electorate, including Snug, Kettering, Woodbridge
- [Coastal mural takes flight in Kingston](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16450/coastal-mural-takes-flight-in-kingston/) - A striking new mural celebrating Kingborough's coastline has been unveiled in Kingston, with local students helping bring the large-scale artwork to life.Commissioned by Kingborough Council as part of an arts-based graffiti prevention initiative, the mural was designed by local street artist Jake Seven and created in collaboration with Kingston High School students during Term 1.The
- [Mayor Paula Wriedt to step down](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16447/mayor-paula-wriedt-to-step-down/) - Kingborough's first female mayor in 114 years will resign in May, ending a long career in public life and moving into a key state leadership role.Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt will resign from her position on May 27, bringing to an end more than a decade in local government and a long career in public life.Cr
- [Students carry sink to summit](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16426/students-carry-sink-to-summit/) - A group of Kingborough students have pushed themselves to the limit, hiking to the summit of kunanyi/Mount Wellington while carrying an unlikely item; a kitchen sink.Grade 9 students from St Aloysius Catholic College took part in the 'Sink to Summit' challenge on February 27, raising funds and awareness for global water security.The students walked 10
- ['Too old' for work](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16429/too-old-for-work/) - After years of being told she was "too old" to work, Kingston resident Fran Spears found an employer willing to give her a chance and says it changed her life.Now 73 and retiring from NewsXpress Kingston Town, Fran is using her final weeks on the job to call attention to ageism in the workforce and
- [Who let the dogs out](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16441/who-let-the-dogs-out/) - A petition to curb the noise levels coming from the Salty Dog licensed venue at Kingston Beach has been swamped by a counter petition in favour of the pub and its music.The furore was started by a small group of residents who live in the vicinity of the popular pub complaining about the live two-hour
- [Lions deliver checkmate for Margate Primary](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16438/lions-deliver-checkmate-for-margate-primary/) - The much-loved Margate Primary School is one of the state's oldest and most cherished by the community it serves.The history of the school goes back to 1869 and now boasts a student population of 365 with about 60 staff, including 25 teachers to manage the important asset.As with any organisation, resources are finite and there
- [Huge turnout for egg hunt](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16432/huge-turnout-for-egg-hunt/) - Thousands of treasure hunters, hundreds of kilograms of chocolates and tens of thousands of dollars raised for the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation made for very successful Easter Egg Hunt at Kingston Park on Good Friday.It was the popular venue's first taste of holding the major charity event and by all accounts from young and
- [200 jobs up for grabs in Kingston](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16415/200-jobs-up-for-grabs-in-kingston/) - A new shopping centre nearing completion in Kingston is expected to create around 200 jobs, with a local forum planned later this month to connect employers with jobseekers ahead of the centre's opening.Spring Farm Village, a $60 million retail development on Channel Highway opposite Bunnings, is scheduled to open on May 20.Developer Tipalea says the
- [Laraine leads knife reforms](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16394/laraine-leads-knife-reforms/) - Knife crime reform advocate Laraine Ludwig handed over knife-detecting metal wands to Hobart Division Senior Sergeant Danny Jackson outside the Kingston Police Station on Friday, December 19.Ms Ludwig, whose son Reid was fatally stabbed in Blackmans Bay in 2019, started a GoFundMe campaign to crowdfund additional wands for Tasmania Police.There are now more than 300
- [Taroona therapist leads](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16387/taroona-therapist-leads/) - Taroona resident Selena Hagan was recently appointed the president of Massage & Myotherapy Australia, Australia's leading not-for-profit professional body for massage, remedial massage and myotherapy, representing thousands of qualified practitioners."I didn't take this role lightly," Selena said."After seven years on the Massage & Myotherapy Australia board (four years as vice president) and 25 years in
- [Community shines at 40th fair](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16383/community-shines-at-40th-fair/) - Kingborough residents turned out in force as Kingston Neighbourhood House (KNH) capped off a year of smaller celebrations with its 40th anniversary fair on Saturday, November 29.More than 400 community members flowed through the gates of the neighbourhood house grounds, taking in the bustling op shop, colourful makers' stalls and a flourishing plant sale.Children made
- [Edna's fundraiser brings Christmas cheer to Kingston](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16374/ednas-fundraiser-brings-christmas-cheer-to-kingston/) - More than 200 guests packed into the Senior Citizens Club on Redwood Road, Kingston, for Edna's Annual Christmas Fundraiser on Sunday, November 16.This is a long-running Kingborough Helping Hands (KHH) tradition that raises valuable funds towards Christmas programs, including hampers and toy assistance for families and individuals facing hardship during the holiday season.The tables overflowed
- [Senior of the Year on Julie's menu](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16368/senior-of-the-year-on-julies-menu/) - Taroona resident Julie Dunbabin has been named the 2026 Senior Australian of the Year for Tasmania in the Australian of the Year Awards.Julie pioneered the School Lunch Program, delivered by the not-for-profit organisation School Food Matters.The program, which started with just three schools, has grown to provide 14,332 nutritious school lunches to 6656 students every
- [Kingston parking plan questioned](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16359/kingston-parking-plan-questioned/) - Members of U3A Kingborough staged a protest on Tuesday, November 11 in response to accessibility issues at the Kingston Learning Centre on Hutchins Street.The centre's car park and Blocks C and D were closed in August after a community member fell, and although part of the car park has since reopened, U3A was informed on
- [Library friends mark 30 years](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16354/library-friends-mark-30-years/) - Friends of the Library Kingston (FOLK) are celebrating their 30th anniversary this month.FOLK was originally founded by senior librarian Warwick Lee, who established this group to help raise the profile of the library as well as raise funds to furnish it with extras to enhance the library experience.Over the decades this has included running functions,
- [Hoppy birthday](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16351/hoppy-birthday/) - Hopfields Brewery in Margate celebrated their first birthday on Saturday, November 1 with free beer, snacks and cake for everyone."As Channel locals, we have been humbled by how many people have got behind us, told friends and family and returned again and again," owners Nick and Bec Blacklow said.Hopfield Brewery, formerly known as the Brookfield
- [Art and science combined in Allens Rivulet project](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16344/art-and-science-combined-in-allens-rivulet-project/) - 22 mums and children gathered at Magical Farm Tasmania in Allens Rivulet on Sunday, October 26 for a community art and citizen science project called Tarkind.Supported by Landcare Tasmania, Tarkind was part of the Great Southern BioBlitz, an international initiative that invites communities across the Southern Hemisphere to contribute to an intensive spring survey, recording
- [Behind the scenes at Spring Farm](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16338/behind-the-scenes-at-spring-farm/) - Kingston High School Year 9 students were welcomed on a site tour of Spring Farm Village on Wednesday, October 22 by Tipalea Partners CEO Scott Spanton and Fairbrother On-Site Manager Heath Lovell, in collaboration with the Beacon Foundation.This partnership with Beacon Foundation allows students to gain insights into career pathways in construction and retail.Construction is
- [Support glows strong in Kingston Park](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16332/support-glows-strong-in-kingston-park/) - Over 130 locals raced and walked through Kingston Park on Saturday, October 18, lit by the soft glow of 2000 handcrafted lanterns, for the inaugural Light Up the Dark Run event.Delivered by the Sandy Bay Harriers Athletic Club in collaboration with Kingborough Council and the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, Light Up the Dark has
- [Herweynen's climb for brain cancer](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16325/herweynens-climb-for-brain-cancer/) - Andrew Herweynen, a 55-year-old resident of Kingston, has rallied together a group of over 50 family members, friends, paramedics, nurses and doctors to join him in taking on the world's toughest half marathon in November, the Point to Pinnacle, to raise funds and awareness for brain cancer.Andrew was diagnosed with a terminal brain cancer, a
- [Kingston's first vet celebrated](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16319/kingstons-first-vet-celebrated/) - Doctor Barrie Wells was Kingston's first veterinary surgeon, opening the Kingston Animal Hospital in 1973.Wife Penny Carey-Wells shared some of Barrie's history with the Kingborough Chronicle.Barrie's veterinary career began, quite literally, in a baptism of fire.Newly graduated, his first day of work was on February 6, 1967 amidst Tasmania's worst bushfires.For the next week he
- [Local history network's first exhibition](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16310/local-history-networks-first-exhibition/) - The Huon and Kingborough History and Museum Network Inc hosted an exhibition of displays from their member groups at the Kingborough Community Hub from Tuesday, October 7 to Sunday, October 12.The network was formed approximately 17 months ago, combining more than 300 volunteers from 10 history and museum groups scattered across the Kingborough and Huon
- [Kingston Beach Coastcare national honour](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16303/kingston-beach-coastcare-national-honour/) - Kingston Beach Coastcare (KBC) was named one of the 11 Landcare Award winners during the National Landcare Awards Gala Dinner held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Queensland.The awards were presented by ABC TV Gardening Australia host Costa Georgiadis in front of an audience of over 600 guests.KBC received the Greyhound Coastcare
- [Bruny workshops turn the tide](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16300/bruny-workshops-turn-the-tide/) - Averill Lawler has been running art workshops for about three years now, and for the first time will be taking them to Bruny Island.bruny NORTH curator Virginia Dowzer met Averill earlier this year and proposed she run some workshops in and around the coastline of the bruny NORTH art gallery at Dennes Point, North Bruny.This
- [Textile art on show](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16293/textile-art-on-show/) - Kingston-based Stitching and Beyond opened their biennial Out of Hand Exhibition at the Long Gallery in Salamanca, Hobart on Friday, September 26.In honour of their 20th anniversary this year Stitching and Beyond has taken the exhibition up a notch by inviting North Hobart studio Wild Stitch and the Hobart Embroiderers' Guild Young Stitchers Group to
- [Taroona playcentre faces closure](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16285/taroona-playcentre-faces-closure/) - Possums Playcentre, which has been a staple in the Taroona community for nearly 40 years, may have to close doors in November.Possums is a nature-based, community-run playground for three- to five-year-olds that operates out of Taroona Community Hall on 6 Batchelor Way, Taroona.The playcentre is known for utilising its local environment and community, with the
- [Kingborough writers turn new chapter](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16277/kingborough-writers-turn-new-chapter/) - Kingborough locals Kylie Carman-Brown and Tess Crawley have been announced as recipients of the 2025 Tasmanian Writers and Illustrators Mentorship Program.This year 16 creators have been awarded mentorships, offering them the opportunity to work with an experienced author, illustrator or publishing professional to develop their project to a publishable standard.Kylie will be using this program
- [Kingston hits one million returns](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16241/kingston-hits-one-milestone-returns/) - Kingston Town Shopping Centre has become the seventh refund point to return more than one million containers since Recycle Rewards began on May 1.11-year-old Ari Hockley from Howden collects her family's containers and keeps her eyes peeled for containers in the environment."We collect them from the side of the road and whenever we go on
- [Happy 104th, Johanna!](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16268/happy-104th-johanna/) - Johanna van de Kamp celebrated her 104th birthday with friends and family at The Salty Dog Hotel on Sunday, August 17.Daughter Gerda was surprised at the Kingborough Chronicle editor's excitement at the news, saying the family were quite 'nonchalant' about her mother's age.Johanna was born in Zuidwolde, a small village in the north-east of the
- [Learning site partially shut](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16265/learning-site-partially-shut/) - The Kingston Learning Centre on 8 Hutchins Street, opposite Kingston Library, has closed its car park and Block C and D due to safety concerns.The buildings, formerly the home of Adult Education and the old Kingston Primary School, have operated for over 40 years as spaces for a range of community organisations that run a
- [Kettering steps up birthday celebrations](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16260/kettering-steps-up-birthday-celebrations/) - Kettering Walkers organiser Elspeth Haughie celebrated her 80th birthday a few days early with her fellow walkers on Friday, August 22 before heading off on a holiday for her actual birthday on August 28.Kettering Walkers was established in 2010 as part of the Heart Foundation Walking initiative and 15 years later continues to provide its
- [Longley Burning](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16254/longley-burning/) - The Longley International Hotel held The Burning on Saturday, August 23.This marks the fifth year the event has been held at Longley Hotel, with this year's Burning featuring a sphinx, pyramid, Stargate and Cleopatra's Needle.The motivation for The Burning comes from creator Johan Mets, who grew up with bonfires representing a social gathering point for
- [Unreel, Shanae!](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16248/unreel-shanae/) - 15-year-old Shanae Dance of Kingston broke record after record after record at the Tuna Club of Tasmania's recent presentation.Amongst her many achievements, Shanae earned five merit pins in one season, the first in the club to ever do so."Shanae has so much passion for the sport," said mum Cherie."It's her safe place out on the
- [Heart start for Woodbridge](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16245/heart-start-for-woodbridge/) - A free community Automated External Defibrillator (AED) was officially installed outside Woodbridge Post Office last week thanks to the efforts of the Woodbridge Hall Committee (WHC).WHC member Pam Nossiter said they applied for a defibrillator through the Tasmanian Government's Community Defibrillator Fund in January.90 AEDs are being delivered across the state in the latest round
- [Scouts assist Feastival](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16236/scouts-assist-feastival/) - More than 500 people gathered to Feastival at the Kingborough Community Hub, hosted by the Royal Bengal Club of Tasmania (RBCT) on Saturday, August 2."If you had to describe Bengalis in two words, food and celebration would be perfect," the RBCT said."Whether it's a birthday, a graduation or just a rainy afternoon, Bengalis find joy
- [Connection through conservation](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16231/connection-through-conservation/) - Landcare Australia conducted a national survey to explore the challenges, opportunities and motivations within landcare groups across the country, with the results published on Monday, August 4.The Kingborough Chronicle contacted representatives of some of Kingborough's local landcare groups for their perspective on the survey.78 per cent of survey respondents said that after participating in landcare
- [Craft group celebrates 30 years](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16226/craft-group-celebrates-30-years/) - Local crafting group Thimbles and Thread celebrated their 30th anniversary with a morning tea on Wednesday, July 23.Founding member Wendy Tomes shared that the group originated as a spin-off of a group that would gather in South Hobart.Wendy and others wanted something a little closer to home and decided to establish a group in Kingston
- [Blackmans Bay chef whips up winning menu](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16220/blackmans-bay-chef-whips-up-winning-menu/) - 22-year-old Blackmans Bay local Nicholas Rudeforth has been named the Tasmanian winner in the prestigious Nestlé Golden Chef's Hat Award, earning a spot to compete in the grand final.Now in its 60th year, this is the longest running culinary award in Australia for apprentices and young chefs.Nicholas and other hopeful young Tasmanian chefs competed at
- [Vale Marie Giblin](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16215/vale-marie-giblin/) - Marie Giblin, one of the original members of Tramway Hill Landcare Group (THLG), peacefully passed away surrounded by family on July 10."Marie will be dearly missed by all who knew her," her family shared."She dedicated her life to making this planet a better place."THLG coordinator Roz Thurn shared some memories of Marie with the Kingborough
- [Holy Shroud on tour](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16212/holy-shroud-on-tour/) - A life-size replica of the Shroud of Turin will visit St Aloysius Catholic College's Middle Campus in Huntingfield as part of a tour around Tasmanian Catholic schools and parishes.The Man of the Shroud Exhibition will visit the Church of the Apostles in Launceston, Marist Regional College in Burnie, St Brendan-Shaw College in Devonport, St Patrick's
- [Inaugural Bunyip Women](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16205/inaugural-bunyip-women/) - Much like the Chappell family’s impact on Australian cricket, the Daniher family legacy in football, and the Fosters in woodchopping, the Elliott family is set to leave a lasting mark on the inaugural Longley Bunyips Women’s Cricket Program. Daniel Elliott, well known across the district for his outstanding cricket achievements, will serve as Head Coach.
- [Lanterns light Margate sky](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16191/lanterns-light-margate-sky/) - Channel Christian's annual Lantern Walk once again lit up the winter night sky with the students' handmade lanterns.This event has been a tradition of the school since 2009, and this year's rendition saw approximately 300 staff, students and community members gather to walk through Margate together.The students crafted the lanterns in the weeks before and
- [Blackmans Bay solstice serenity](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16182/blackmans-bay-solstice-serenity/) - Whilst approximately 3000 flocked to the Nude Solstice Swim on Long Beach, which marked the official end of Dark Mofo, some locals were more mindful of their winter solstice celebrations on Saturday, June 21.Lisa O'Neill from Embody Yoga led a yoga practice on the winter solstice, which coincides with International Day of Yoga."As the sun
- [Kingston trainer steps up world record](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15890/kingston-trainer-steps-up-world-record/) - Anytime Fitness Kingston personal trainer Lynna Taubman attempted to break the Guinness World Record for most steps climbed on a stair climber machine in 24 hours on Saturday, September 7.She successfully broke the world record with an astonishing 108,887 steps completed by 9am on the Sunday morning.Lynna was determined to top not only the women's
- [Blackmans Bay heartfelt initiative wins award](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15967/blackmans-bay-heartfelt-initiative-wins-award/) - Blackmans Bay resident Sarah De Jonge has been selected as this year's Tasmanian AgriFutures Rural Women's Award winner for her 1000 Hearts project. Sarah set up 1000 Hearts back in February 2016, hand-stitching hearts to give away for free as random acts of kindness. 1000 Hearts has grown to be a global movement, offering kindness
- [Snug initiative wins sustainability award](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15912/snug-initiative-wins-sustainability-award/) - Sustainable Living Tasmania (SLT) has cleaned up the EPA Sustainability Award (Community) for their Energised Learning program in the 2024 Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards. Snug resident and SLT Principal Sustainability Consultant Todd Houstein accepted the award on Friday, October 18. The award-winning Energised Learning program was inspired by Todd's encounter with a group of students
- [Bruce brings life to Bruny Island waste](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15959/bruce-brings-life-to-bruny-island-waste/) - bruny NORTH has welcomed its latest exhibition by local artist Bruce Wall, a sculptor who transforms old, discarded materials into incredible sculptural works that sit in easy harmony with landscapes and interiors. The exhibition is entitled 'BRUCE', a decision that the humble Bruce Wall was initially hesitant over."BRUCE seemed a bit wanky," he said. "Maybe
- [Bruny Bowls earns Good Sports title](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15973/bruny-bowls-earns-good-sports-title/) - Bruny Bowls and Community Club was officially named the 2024 Good Sports Community Club of the Year at the Melbourne Cricket Ground last week on Wednesday, April 2.The Good Sports Awards recognises clubs and individuals who are committed to creating healthy and safe environments. This is an initiative from the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, with
- [Sandfly teen gears up for championships](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16136/sandfly-teen-gears-up-for-championships/) - Sandfly local Jonas Shelverton, 18, has been selected to represent Australia in the UCI Junior Track World Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands this August. Jonas has already achieved remarkable results across both track and road disciplines. He has broken multiple Tasmanian state records in track cycling and earlier this year placed second in the U19 National
- [Daisy Bus returns](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16155/daisy-bus-returns/) - Christian Homes Tasmania (CHT) launched its new 'Daisy Bus' on Wednesday, June 18.The Daisy Bus was named in honour of CHT's first Daisy Bus, originally fundraised and named by volunteer Linda Tabor.The new Daisy Bus also launches the branding for Pinnacle Village, CHT's 'lifestyle' village coming to Village Drive, Kingston.Pinnacle Village will feature independent living
- [Goodbye, Glenda!](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16139/goodbye-glenda/) - After decades styling generations of women, Glenda is preparing to close the chapter on Yeltuor's Kingston boutique, where she will celebrate her final day as manager on Thursday, June 26. The milestone marks the end of a 44-year on and off career for Glenda, who first joined Yeltuor in 1974 when she was just 17
- [Dog park bows out for AFL centre](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15942/dog-park-bows-out-for-afl-centre/) - Kingston View Drive Dog Park is set to be relocated as part of the broader redevelopment plan for the area, which includes the transformation of Kingston's Twin Ovals into the state-of-the-art AFL High Performance Centre (HPC). While the forthcoming HPC has brought excitement to the community, some dog owners feel left in the dark about
- [Tigers' top juniors of the season](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15896/tigers-top-juniors-of-the-season/) - On Wednesday, September 25, the Kingborough Tigers Football Club held their U18s Best and Fairest at Twin Ovals.The winners were as follows. Boys' winnersBest and Fairest: Pat HarnwellRunner Up: Archie WattMost Determined: Harry PageMost Improved: Alessandro PlottierMost Versatile: Otto NewsteadMost Consistent: Shaun KongwaBest in Finals: Jett KnightonRising Star: Archie WattCoaches Award: Jack Salvesen Girls' winnersBest
- [Huon and Channel women's cricket launched](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15920/huon-and-channel-women-s-cricket-launched/) - The Huon Channel Cricket Association (HCCA) launched the women's cricket season on Friday, November 8 with their first round kicking off on Sunday, November 10. The season launch took place at Twin Ovals, home of the Kingborough District Cricket Club (KDCC).HCCA President Dallas Millhouse said the KDCC has been a massive support to the success
- [Kingston favoured for AFL facility](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15926/kingston-favoured-for-afl-facility/) - Kingston's Twin Ovals has officially been chosen as the site for the AFL High Performance Centre (HPC) and Training Facility.Rosny Parklands was nominated the preferred site for the HPC at the end of last year, but after months passed with a development application yet to be lodged, the State Government has now switched their preference
- [Channel canteen tribute](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/16109/channel-canteen-tribute/) - Channel Junior Football Club (CJFC) celebrated the official opening of the Lynn Cross Canteen on Sunday, June 1. The canteen received a refresh thanks to a Tasmanian Government grant and has been named in honour of the late Lynn Cross, who gave so much to the club. Lynn volunteered at the Channel Football Club for
- [Rotary assists local sport stars](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15961/rotary-assists-local-sport-stars/) - Rotary Club of Kingston hosted locals Jay Dolliver, Noah Walker, Jarrod Webb and Toby Webb as guest speakers at the latest meeting.These four young men represent Tasmania in different sporting codes and were provided with some financial assistance by Rotary to participate interstate and internationally.Jarrod Webb, Year 9 at Kingston High School, and Toby Webb,
- [World Croquet Day meets birthday bash](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15985/world-croquet-day-meets-birthday-bash/) - World Croquet Day was celebrated in style at the Kingston Croquet Club on Saturday, May 3.Elaine Hazell provided the following account of the day.Lunch was a gourmet feast of food from many different countries and the flags of croquet-playing nations were flying in front of the clubhouse. After lunch, both lawns were combined as one
- [Budget boost for Kingston AFL facility](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15989/budget-boost-for-kingston-afl-facility/) - Kingston Twin Oval will be the site for the new AFL High Performance Centre, but at a higher cost."Kingborough Mayor Paula Wreidt told ABC Radio that negotiations to bring the High Performance Centre to Kingston included a commitment from the State Government to also fund the relocation of existing sports facilities and other infrastructure upgrades,
- [Blackmans Bay's Belstead wins Ultraman title](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15993/blackmans-bay-s-belstead-wins-ultraman-title/) - Blackmans Bay athlete Tim Belstead travelled to Noosa Heads, Queensland for the Ultraman Australia 10th Anniversary 2025 event in May. Tim battled through three gruelling days, undeterred by the wet and challenging conditions, to claim victory, emerging as the overall champion in a field of competitors from across the globe.The Ultraman kicked off with a
- [Annual Spring Show](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15751/annual-spring-show/) - Sunday, October 8 Huntingfield Pony & Riding Club held their annual Spring Show at the grounds in Howden. The Spring Show was open to all Pony Club and Equestrian Australia riders and is held each year to encourage participation and inclusion. Pictured is Hayley Geary on Fancy Danz showing off some of the ribbons and prizes
- [Community bushfire resilience project](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15753/community-bushfire-resilience-project/) - On Sunday, October 15 Sparking Conversations, Igniting Action held a bushfire forum for Lesley Vale to Lower Longley at the Sandfly Hall. Sparking Conversations, Igniting Action is a community bushfire resilience project working across four greater Hobart council areas to provide communities with the support they need to better prepare for and build resilience to
- [Blackmans Bay students spread Christmas cheer](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15932/blackmans-bay-students-spread-christmas-cheer/) - On Wednesday, December 4th, Blackmans Bay Primary School held a charity Uniform Free Day. In exchange for wearing casual clothes to school, students were asked to bring a gift or gold coin to be donated to Jireh House women's refuge. Jireh House provides 24-hour crisis accommodation and support for local women and children made homeless
- [Every white gum is critical](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15370/every-white-gum-is-critical/) - The recovery team for the endangered forty-spotted pardalote met at the Kingborough Council Chambers on Thursday, September 3. The forty-spotted pardalote is a nationally endangered bird found mainly in the Kingborough and Huon municipalities but also Maria Island and Flinders Islands. There are less than two thousand birds surviving making it globally one of the
- [Kettering concerned over safety](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15428/kettering-concerned-over-safety/) - Considerable danger is posed to walkers and motorists along the Channel Highway at Kettering due to the lack of a pedestrian path between Oyster Court and Oxleys Road.The Kingborough Chronicle visited the site on March 3 to examine the area of concern and speak with members of the Kettering and Snug community.During the site visit,
- [Australian great stops by Sandfly Oval](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15626/australian-great-stops-by-sandfly-oval/) - In a surprise day of cricket at Sandfly Oval on Saturday, January 21, former Australian Captain Steve Waugh arrived unannounced after he and a friend were driving by, saw a game of cricket in progress and decided literally to drop in, much to the amazed locals. Fletcher managed to grab a photo and signature from
- [Margate reconciliation takes root](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15991/margate-reconciliation-takes-root/) - Margate Primary School planted a 'Sorry Tree' on Wednesday, May 21 ahead of National Reconciliation Week, which started today, May 27 and will run until Tuesday, June 3. The Sorry Tree is a physical reminder of the mistreatment faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as a commitment to healing relationships between
- [Duggan has done it!](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15987/duggan-has-done-it/) - Bowel cancer survivor and local bottle shop manager Matt Duggan completed his 550-kilometre fundraising marathon mission from Cockle Creek to Stanley on Wednesday, May 14. "What he has done is totally amazing - for Cancer Council Tasmania and to raise the issue of bowel cancer in younger Tasmanians," Cancer Council CEO Alison Lai said. Matt
- [St Aloysius convent playground opens](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15983/st-aloysius-convent-playground-opens/) - St Aloysius Catholic College's convent playground was officially opened on Friday, May 2.Located on the junior campus in Kingston Beach, the convent playground was funded by a $50,000 Premier's Fund grant.Deputy Principal Kindergarten to Year 4 Samuel Morey led the opening ceremony, inviting students Isla Turner and Starssi McLean to deliver an Acknowledgment of Country.Michelle
- [Woodbridge unveils new sculpture](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15981/woodbridge-unveils-new-sculpture/) - Woodbridge Community Association (WCA) unveiled a brand new sculpture for the Potters' Corner Memorial Park on Wednesday, April 16.The sculpture is of a weedy seadragon, crafted by Evie Silver.Evie won the 2023 Kingborough Acquisition Prize alongside Bruny Island artist Dan Tucker, and their winning sculptures were installed in Art Farm Birchs Bay.Local Sue Leschen fell
- [Artful exit for Margate teacher](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15979/artful-exit-for-margate-teacher/) - Margate Primary School teacher Susan Munro has retired after 38 years of teaching."Over the last two weeks of term I collaborated with a local artist Rhi Headley to design and draw up a mural which is my gift to the school," Susan said. "During my art classes students from Prep to Year 4 helped paint
- [Probus club celebrates a decade](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15977/probus-club-celebrates-a-decade/) - Kingston Combined Probus Club (KCPC) celebrated their 10-year anniversary with a lunch at the Kingborough Bowls and Community Club, Margate. Immediate past president and now Vice President Jenny Tayler shared the origins of this club at the birthday celebrations."Although Probus was well established in the region, with flourishing men's and ladies' clubs, there was no
- [Margate dog lover backs readers](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15975/margate-dog-lover-backs-readers/) - Story Dogs' Local Coordinator and Margate resident Sarah Jarvis partnered with MyState Foundation to launch the MyState Foundation Community Grants for 2025.Story Dogs was a recipient of last year's Community Grants, receiving almost $6000 towards recruiting, accrediting, placing and supporting eight new dog teams in Tasmania.Story Dogs is an Australia-wide literacy program partnering young students
- [Bonnet Hill artist in touring show](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15971/bonnet-hill-artist-in-touring-show/) - Bonnet Hill-based artist Loren Kronemyer has joined 52 ACTIONS, an art exhibition that has been touring nationwide and is now open at the Devonport Regional Gallery from Saturday, March 29 to Saturday, May 10.52 ACTIONS started off as an invitation put forward to 52 different artists to create digital transmissions that Artspace published online over
- [Kingston dog park braces for move](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15969/kingston-dog-park-braces-for-move/) - Kingston View Drive Dog Park will be relocating to make room for the AFL High Performance Centre.A group of regular visitors to this dog park are hoping for more definitive answers three months after the relocation was announced at a Kingborough Council meeting. "The park has brought not just joy for our dogs but a
- [Local students join wartime tour](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15965/local-students-join-wartime-tour/) - Noah Johnston from St Aloysius Catholic College and Lilith Fleming from Taroona High School have been named recipients of this year's Frank MacDonald Memorial Prize.This is an annual prize, with just six students from across Tasmania selected to participate in a 10-day study tour in April of the sites and landmarks of wartime. Noah and
- [Kingston Red Bench starts the conversation](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15963/kingston-red-bench-starts-the-conversation/) - Kingston Neighbourhood House (KNH) has launched the Red Bench, the first of its kind in southern Tasmania.The Red Bench is an initiative from Red Rose Foundation, a national not-for-profit charity working towards ending domestic and family violence."This is not just a piece of furniture; it is a statement," KNH Manager David Morse said."It is a
- [Howden hopes for litter-free future](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15958/howden-hopes-for-litter-free-future/) - On Sunday, March 2 thousands of Clean Up events took place across Australia, including in Howden."Recognising 'no litter' as the true aim, a band of friendly residents in the Howden community faced reality as they do every year and, armed with collection bags, donned gloves and safety gear, collected up the mess left behind by
- [Salmon spill on Bruny Island beach](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15956/salmon-spill-on-bruny-island-beach/) - Salmon remains have recently been found washed ashore on Bruny Island.Partially rotted salmon carcasses washed up on Conleys Beach on Friday, February 21, followed by balls of fat last week on Tuesday, February 25.This comes just days after fat balls and salmon oil washed up on Verona Sands beach in the Huon River. "It is
- [Kingborough memories wanted for RDA anniversary](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15954/kingborough-memories-wanted-for-rda-anniversary/) - Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Tasmania is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and they are on the lookout for Kingborough residents to share their stories.As part of the golden anniversary celebrations, RDA Tasmania is launching a community storytelling campaign, inviting past and present participants, volunteers and supporters to share their personal experiences with the
- [Pinnacle Village plans draw discussion](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15952/pinnacle-village-plans-draw-discussion/) - Christian Homes Tasmania (CHT) has submitted plans for Pinnacle Village, a new 'lifestyle' village in Kingston offering not just aged care facilities, but facilities for the broader community, including a hairdresser, café and community meeting room.Pinnacle Village is set to be based on 67 Village Drive, 41 Alfreds Garden and the adjoining Village Drive road reserve.
- [Sumali's career takes root with new scholarship](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15950/sumali-s-career-takes-root-with-new-scholarship/) - Kettering student Sumali Buamee is the first recipient of the Mary Walker Scholarship, jointly offered by South Channel Garden Club and 5 Bob Farm at Birchs Bay.The award honours long-time garden club stalwart Mary Walker, who recently passed away.The scholarship is being offered to students in the South Channel region or with links to the
- [Les Elliott turns a century](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15948/les-elliott-turns-a-century/) - Albert Leslie Elliott, 'Les' to his friends and family, celebrated his 100th birthday on Tuesday, February 11. Les was born in Yorkshire, England and departed for Mombasa, Kenya when he was just 17. Here he worked as an assistant police commissioner at a police training school and met the love of his life, Margaret, whom
- [Bruny Bowls secures Australia Day status](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15946/bruny-bowls-secures-australia-day-status/) - The fourth annual Australia Day at Adventure Bay event brought in huge crowds last week, locking in the occasion as an officially recognised Australia Day event by the National Australia Day Council. Bruny Bowls and Community Club is now listed on their official calendar of events.Patrons enjoyed a variety of food and refreshment vans, musical
- [Love 40 kicks off in Blackmans Bay](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15944/love-40-kicks-off-in-blackmans-bay/) - The Love 40 campaign has marked the start of the Tasmanian school year since 2019, with this year's iteration launched at Blackmans Bay Primary School on Thursday, January 30. Love 40 is a reminder for road users to slow down and obey road rules in school zones. "On any given school day, approximately 85,000 school
- [Bruny community swim rebrand](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15940/bruny-community-swim-rebrand/) - The Bruny Wild Swimmers have a new name, date and format for their third annual community swim. The Bruny Wild Swim Classic will be held on Saturday, February 8.The location of the swim will not be announced until the day before."It's the same logic that we use to pick our weekday swims," Bruny Wild Swimmer
- [Margate Train vandalised](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15938/margate-train-vandalised/) - In the early hours between Monday, January 6 and Tuesday, January 7 vandals damaged the historic Margate Train with graffiti.The offenders spray-painted ECKYS and SECKS on the side of the train in large letters, obscuring parts of the windows across two carriages. The graffiti was removed within the week, and Kingston Police are appealing to
- [Beau's dream debut](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15936/beau-s-dream-debut/) - Snug local Beau Webster made his Australian Test debut this weekend where he shone in a six-wicket victory over India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.Beau took two great catches and was Australia's top scorer with 57 in the first innings, taking a wicket and 39no with the bat in the second innings."We have seen Beau be
- [Taroona student's social justice honour](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15934/taroona-student-s-social-justice-honour/) - The Matt Whayman Award for Social Justice is presented by the Whayman family in memory of their son, former Taroona High School student Matthew Whayman, who was tragically killed in a car crash by a negligent driver. It is presented to a student who demonstrates empathy, fairness and equality in their interactions with staff and
- [Heavy bags of hope](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15930/heavy-bags-of-hope/) - Every Christmas, the Kingborough Fitness Centre staff collect Hope Bags for the Salvation Army Christmas appeal. Hope Bags is a Salvation Army initiative providing essential items such as toiletries and non-perishable food to individuals and families in crisis.The campaign will provide over 200 bags this year."Christmas time can be difficult for some people due to
- [She will sail again](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15928/she-will-sail-again/) - Minister for Business, Industry and Resources Eric Abetz said that the community project of preserving the Sea Breeze, also known as the little blue boat, is a great example of preserving Tasmania’s maritime heritage and ensuring the craft continues to be enjoyed. "As a strong supporter of Tasmania's unique assets, it's essential that we promote the
- [Huntingfield business backs Thunder Run](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15924/huntingfield-business-backs-thunder-run/) - Ben Schofield, who operates Hobart Motorcycles in Huntingfield, Kingston, helped sponsor the Military Brotherhood Military Motorcycle Club's (MBMMC) RoundUp 2024 event.The MBMMC is a national club of about 480 members comprising both current and former serving members of the Australian Defence Force from across Australia.Every two years the members gather together, with this year's members
- [Longley Park picnic with a purpose](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15922/longley-park-picnic-with-a-purpose/) - Residents of Longley, Leslie Vale and Neika recently enjoyed a community picnic in Longley Park hosted by the Friends of Longley Area Group (FLAG). FLAG is a group of local people whose aim is to care for the upper Northwest Bay River catchment and its communities.Attendees had the opportunity to peruse information booths and join
- [Alicia Turnbull lands real estate award](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15918/alicia-turnbull-lands-real-estate-award/) - Harcourts Kingborough's Alicia Turnbull has made a significant impact in the real estate sector by winning the Operational Support Person of the Year at the 2024 Real Estate Institute of Tasmania (REIT) Awards for Excellence. This accolade comes on the heels of her recent recognition as the 2023/24 Office Person of the Year for Harcourts
- [Happy anniversary to Barrie and Luise](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15916/happy-anniversary-to-barrie-and-luise/) - Blackmans Bay couple Barrie and Luise Townsend are celebrating 65 years of marriage on Thursday, November 7 with a special lunch at Crowne Plaza. The pair first met at a youth camp in Camp Clayton, Ulverstone where they were instantly smitten with each other."I was a farmer near Burnie and she was an office girl
- [Middleton green thumb wins Sculpture Prize](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15914/middleton-green-thumb-wins-sculpture-prize/) - Middleton resident Jess Knight was in for a big surprise when she discovered her botanical installation titled Deep Textural had won the Sculpture Prize."I'm quite new to it," Jess said of her sculpture-making."I have a background in nursery work, farm work and market gardening, so I'm more of a gardener than an artist, but there's
- [Local survey gone batty](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15910/local-survey-gone-batty/) - A number of Blackmans Bay community members conducted the first known bat survey of the area on Saturday, October 5 with help from expert and South Hobart resident Dr Lisa Cawthen.Under Dr Cawthen's guidance the Eucalyptus amygdalina along Bluett's Hill, Burwood Drive was surveyed with multiple sonar sensing devices. "Kids and parents alike gripped the
- [Snug resident 100th birthday](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15908/snug-resident-100th-birthday/) - Snug Retirement Village resident Stanley Kilpatrick celebrated his 100th birthday this weekend on Sunday, October 20.Born in Port Ballintrae in Northern Ireland, Stanley joined the scouts at a young age which would remain a keen hobby of his throughout his life when he moved to Tasmania and got involved with the Blackmans Bay Scouts.Stanley's biggest
- [OneFest debut for Kingston theatre-maker](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15906/onefest-debut-for-kingston-theatre-maker/) - Kingston resident and emerging theatre creative Chris Seville debuted as a playwright and director in this year's OneFest, an annual weekend festival of plays under 30 minutes performed in Hobart's Playhouse Theatre. There were a total of 19 plays performed across the two-day festival, with a range of genres, set designs and actors on stage.
- [Reconciliation group dinner](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15904/reconciliation-group-dinner/) - A new reconciliation group has been formed in Kingborough, with the Kingborough Reconciliation Action Group (KRAG) holding its first meeting yesterday on Monday, October 14 at the Salty Dog Hotel, Kingston Beach.KRAG is part of Reconciliation Tasmania's Local Action Networks, bringing together people interested in advancing reconciliation by nurturing knowledge, awareness, empathy and respect for
- [High time for high tea fundraiser](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15902/high-time-for-high-tea-fundraiser/) - A spring high tea fundraiser, the first of its kind to be held at Oak Tree Retirement Village Kingston, was hosted on Friday, October 4.Village Manager Paul Vincent said the idea for the high tea fundraiser came "a bit at random", inspired by a sudden urge for charity.All proceeds from ticket sales and raffles went
- [Blackmans Bay author historic shortlist](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15900/blackmans-bay-author-historic-shortlist/) - Blackmans Bay author Lenny Bartulin's novel The Unearthed has been shortlisted for the 2024 ARA Historical Novel Prize.Lenny is guaranteed to receive a $5000 prize as one of the three shortlisted novels in the adult's category and is in the running to win the grand prize of $100,000, which will be announced on Wednesday, October 23.
- [Gordon Jetty restoration](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15898/gordon-jetty-restoration/) - The Gordon Jetty, which was damaged in a fire in September 2023, is set to get a makeover with $900,000 committed to its restoration.Minister for Transport Eric Abetz said the jetty has been part of the local community since it was built in 1965, and this commitment will ensure it is able to be enjoyed
- [Snug mechanic named Apprentice of the Year](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15894/snug-mechanic-named-apprentice-of-the-year/) - Snug resident Benjamin Barker has been recognised as the 2024 Apprentice of the Year in the Tasmanian Training Awards.Ben was taken in by his grandfather as a young teenager and fixing cars was a way for the two of them to connect. This mutual hobby flourished into study and then a career as Ben went
- [Trucks roll out colour campaign](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15892/trucks-roll-out-colour-campaign/) - Batchelor Group (BG) in Kingston is showing off the colours of their ongoing support for mental health and breast cancer awareness. BG has painted two of their trucks, one a vibrant blue for the SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY campaign and another in hot pink in recognition of the pink ribbon that is the universal symbol
- [Footy tipping champions tie for first place](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15888/footy-tipping-champions-tie-for-first-place/) - The Kingborough Chronicle 2024 Footy Tipping competition has concluded in a dramatic fashion with a tie between independent member for Franklin David O'Byrne and Fred Newton from Glendon Insurance Brokers.After taking out first place in the Huon News competition in 2023 and 2024 David decided to try out his hand in the Kingborough competition for
- [Kingston campaign launch targets roadworks abuse](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15886/kingston-campaign-launch-targets-roadworks-abuse/) - A campaign was launched in Gormley Drive, Kingston last week to highlight the impact of verbal abuse by motorists driving through roadworks.The campaign is a partnership between the Civil Contractors Federation Tasmania (CCF), the Traffic Management Association of Australia and Road Safety Advisory Council, with support from the State Government."When we talk to our members,
- [Jackies score Kingston hub](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15884/jackies-score-kingston-hub/) - Kingston has officially been confirmed as the new home of the JackJumpers high performance centre, with the site to be situated adjacent to the Kingborough Sports Centre at 10 Kingston View Drive."Our community loves the JackJumpers and have warmly embraced them," Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt said."Locating the high performance centre near Kingston High School which
- [Bruny Island dip for Daffodil Day](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15882/bruny-island-dip-for-daffodil-day/) - Dennes Point-based swimming group Dunking Southern Rights braced the freezing weather on Saturday, August 17 to raise funds for Cancer Council's Daffodil Day Dip. "The weather was not kind to us, the air temperature hovered around seven degrees and the rain was persistent," Friends of North Bruny Public Officer Jan Richards said."Not to be thwarted,
- [Taroona facility historic hatch](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15880/taroona-facility-historic-hatch/) - For the first time ever, a baby Maugean skate has been hatched from an egg laid in captivity at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) facilities in Taroona. "We've been trialling captive holding and rearing methods for two years with other skate species, so successfully producing our first hatchling from a captive-laid egg
- [Kingston Antarctic Division peace pole](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15878/kingston-antarctic-division-peace-pole/) - The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) unveiled a peace pole in a dedication ceremony at their Kingston headquarters on Tuesday, August 13.Rotary Club of Salamanca Sunrise member Cecilia Lawler explained that peace poles originated after World War Two in 1955 as an internationally recognised symbol of peace. More than 250,000 peace poles stand across the globe
- [Snug Medical shutting doors in September](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15876/snug-medical-shutting-doors-in-september/) - Snug Medical Centre will be closing in September following the retirement of Doctor Robert Hamilton. This has posed a challenge for many of the locals who rely on the medical centre for accessible health care, including Jocelyn James, her mother Joanne and son River Stewart."To prepare for the closing of this practice I have contacted
- [Saltbush centre grand opening](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15874/saltbush-centre-grand-opening/) - Kingston's Saltbush Child and Family Learning Centre (CFLC) officially opened on Thursday, August 1 with Minister for Education Jo Palmer and Liberal Member for Franklin Jacquie Petrusma attending. Minister Palmer said the centre will provide wrap around services and support for both expectant parents and families with young children, where they can access quality education,
- [McKillop sets sights on next Paralympics](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15872/mckillop-sets-sights-on-next-paralympics/) - While the athletics world focuses on Paris, Margate runner and St Aloysius Catholic College alumnus Alexander McKillop already has his sights set on the 2028 Paralympics.Alexander recorded a qualifying time for this year's Paralympics but missed out on joining Australia's team because spots were so hotly contested.Instead, Alexander is planning his preparation for next year's
- [Storm Bay reef health explored](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15870/storm-bay-reef-health-explored/) - Scientists have used high-tech underwater robots to take a closer look at the deep offshore reefs on the east coast of Bruny Island, revealing the seabed biodiversity there for the first time. More than 61,000 images of three reef systems in Storm Bay were collected at depths of 30 to 60 metres, using an Autonomous
- [Kingston's Goodalls tyre centre takeover](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15868/kingston-s-goodalls-tyre-centre-takeover/) - Kingston couple Claire and Kevin Goodall have taken over Duggan's Tyre Centre, also known as Bridgestone Service Centre, in Huonville.After 23 years of service Leon and Fran Duggan passed over the keys to Claire and Kevin on Friday, July 19."This is the first time we're running our own business," Claire said. "We want to continue
- [Championing local businesses](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15866/championing-local-businesses/) - Close to 100 people attended the Kingborough Business Awards Dinner held at the Twin Ovals function centre on Friday, July 12 in a celebration of our local business community.Among the winners were a diverse range of businesses, each making significant contributions to the Kingborough municipality."This was a celebration of our business community and a great
- [Kettering footy 60-year reunion](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15864/kettering-footy-60-year-reunion/) - Kettering Football Club recently held a 60-year reunion at The Oyster Cove Inn to celebrate their 1964 premiership win.Once the youngest player on the seniors' team, Ian King reflected on the club's legacy.Ian said the football club dates back to at least 1914, with their first premiership in 1947.Descendants from that side then played in
- [Woodbridge pathway for all abilities](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15862/woodbridge-pathway-for-all-abilities/) - An all-abilities access pathway at Silverwater Park, Woodbridge will soon be able to get underway as part of the Tasmanian Government's Open Spaces Grant Program.The Tasmanian Government has provided $115,000 for the project, administered by the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT).Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt said the $115,000 grant for an all-abilities access pathway in
- [Kingston Jireh House appeal success](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15861/kingston-jireh-house-appeal-success/) - Liberal member for Franklin Nic Street opens his Kingston office annually to donations for the Jireh House Winter Appeal, with this year's drive once more a success."Each year my office is inundated with caring community members supporting the appeal; this year was no different," Minister Street said."There are a lot more handmade blankets this year
- [Channel lights up winter night](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15859/channel-lights-up-winter-night/) - Channel Christian School's Lantern Festival, an event that has been held annually since 2009, lit up the night once more with the students' homemade lanterns.Staff, students and family members gathered in the Arts Recreation Community (ARC) Centre for a dramatic rendition of The Gruffalo.Past parent Maja Conry, who was also part of Channel's founding committee
- [Rotary Club upgrades playground](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15858/rotary-club-upgrades-playground/) - Illawarra Primary School recently got a helping hand from the Rotary Club of Kingston with some new play equipment that was installed in the Prep-Piazza area for Prep-aged children and children in wheelchairs to have some fun with.Rotary Club members installed three garden beds, two sand boxes, murals with a marine theme, ceramic fish, a
- [Scouts conquer Cradle Mountain](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15857/scouts-conquer-cradle-mountain/) - North West Bay Scouts recently spent four days at Cradle Mountain, covering nearly 60 kilometres of tracks. The scouts explored such tracks as Lake Rodway, Hansons Peak, Dove Lake Circuit and Marions Lookout.For some, it was the first time in the national park and for others, a repeat visit. "We experienced a mixture of weather
- [Blackmans Bay rolls out Wellbeing Wagon](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15855/blackmans-bay-rolls-out-wellbeing-wagon/) - Blackmans Bay Primary School (BBPS) decided to create a Wellbeing Wagon, inspired by a story shared to ABC Australia about a teacher from the Sunshine Coast.Sarah Tyler came up with a Wellbeing Wagon, which is filled up with board games and other activities, to wheel around during break times for children wanting quiet play time.BBPS
- [Neika duo charity ride to Darwin](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15853/neika-duo-charity-ride-to-darwin/) - Neika residents Phil Wise (50) and his son Ned (14) are cycling over 3700 kilometres from their home all the way to Darwin, Northern Territory to raise funds for three charities close to their hearts.Phil and Ned departed Neika on a dark and rainy May 10 and were making their way through Brisbane last week.The
- [Mike new Probus Club president](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15851/mike-new-probus-club-president/) - Michael (Mike) Whitehouse has been installed as the new president of Kingston Men's Probus Club, replacing Len Lambeth who held the position for the past three years.As a member of Rotary, Mike was instrumental in setting up the Probus Club over 40 years ago and joined the club in July 2021. Mike thanked the club
- [Kingston knocks out tournament](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15849/kingston-knocks-out-tournament/) - On Saturday night, June 1 three local boxers represented the Kingston Boxing Club at Team Woods Boxing Gym's inaugural Latrobe Boxing Tournament.The Latrobe Memorial Hall was packed with a massive crowd to witness a night of great bouts. 15-year-old Chiwoo Lim debuted his first fight, putting on a skilful boxing display.Despite being defeated by the
- [Channel for Power People Project](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15847/channel-for-power-people-project/) - Channel Men's Shed was one of six men's sheds to join a pilot program called Power People Project, an initiative to educate communities on reducing power usage.Aurora Energy and TasNetworks are collaborating with the Tasmanian Men's Shed Association (TMSA) to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to understand their energy usage, manage costs
- [New senior campus opens in Huntingfield](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15845/new-senior-campus-opens-in-huntingfield/) - St Aloysius Catholic College celebrated the official opening and blessing of their new senior campus on Friday, May 24.The new campus, located at 50 Huntingfield Avenue, offers students not just facilities purpose built for a 21st century education, but also a place in the college community for longer, as they now offer places right through
- [Local Landcare Award achievers](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15843/local-landcare-award-achievers/) - Kingston Beach Coastcare (KBC) and South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation (SETAC) in partnership with Kingborough Council were recognised at the Tasmanian Landcare Awards held at Government House recently.KBC received the Greyhound Coastcare Award and SETAC and Kingborough Council received the First Nations Landcare Collaboration Award. The Greyhound Coastcare Award is delivered to community groups or
- [Students take on Science and Engineering Challenge](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15841/students-take-on-science-and-engineering-challenge/) - The annual Science and Engineering Challenge kicked off recently with 1303 Tasmanian students from 47 schools, including Taroona High School, Southern Christian College, Calvin Christian School and Kingston High School, competing.Kingston High School came fourth whilst Taroona, Southern and Calvin won their heats, securing them spots in the grand final in Launceston.Throughout the challenge, the
- [Locals achieve through adversity](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15839/locals-achieve-through-adversity/) - Blackmans Bay resident Ella Smalley has taken home the title of Premier's Young Achiever of the Year and the St Luke's Healthier Communities Award in the Tasmanian Young Achiever Awards.She was joined by three local trampoline gymnasts as either finalists or nominees.Rohan Wilcox, based in Howden, was presented as a finalist in the Motors Tasmania
- [Green light for Kingston intersection](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15837/green-light-for-kingston-intersection/) - A new set of traffic lights will be installed at the intersection of Beach Road and Church Street, Kingston, following a recommendation from the Black Spot Consultative Panel in Tasmania.The panel is comprised of local stakeholders and ensures projects meet the needs of local drivers. "I'm pleased to welcome the installation of traffic lights at
- [Kingborough road safety](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15835/kingborough-road-safety/) - Road Safety Week ran from Sunday, May 5 to Sunday, May 12, with a range of initiatives in the Kingborough region highlighting the importance of promoting safe driving.Kingston Inspector Colin Riley and Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt visited a road safety blitz site in Kingston on May 6.The road safety team were set up on Redwood
- [Kingston resident bowling milestone](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15833/kingston-resident-bowling-milestone/) - Kingston resident John Cannell recently applied for a Life Membership with Kingborough Senior Citizens Club Inc to mark 20 years of playing indoor bowls with the club.His application was rejected at the club's recent committee meeting, who indicated John did not meet the criteria as outlined in the club's constitution."He deserves recognition," John's wife Lenna
- [Kingborough going orange](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15831/kingborough-going-orange/) - Kingborough community groups and members are preparing for Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania's (MDT) inaugural 'Go Orange for Muscular Dystrophy' campaign being held from June 3 to June 9.The campaign was launched recently to raise awareness and understanding of muscular dystrophy and allied conditions and to encourage community fundraising with a twist of orange. There are two
- [Kingborough honours ANZAC Day](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15829/kingborough-honours-anzac-day/) - ANZAC Day was commemorated on Thursday, April 25 with services and parades in over 80 locations across Tasmania, including Taroona, Kingston Beach, Woodbridge and Bruny Island in Kingborough.The Taroona service commenced with a 5.30am march from the Taroona Bowls Club to the Taroona War Memorial on Batchelor Way.Attendees were refreshed with a traditional 'gunfire' breakfast
- [Sea Hags join homelessness support event](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15827/sea-hags-join-homelessness-support-event/) - The Kingston Sea Hags have partnered with Hobart City Mission (HCM) for the Sleep Rough event on Friday, May 24.Sea Hags Daniela Dadswell, Fiona Keserue-Ponte, Mitzi Quill and Jacqui McElwee have already reached their $1000 fundraising goal and are now working on doubling it.Jacqui McElwee said that two group members had taken part as individuals
- [Tinderbox gains physique champ](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15825/tinderbox-gains-physique-champ/) - Alexander Hale from Tinderbox recently competed in the Melbourne Fitness Expo from April 13 to 14 and won the Physique Overall Champion, placing first in Physique Rookie, first in Physique Open and fourth in Fitness Rookie.Alexander has only been training seriously since December 2023, and decided to compete recently after encouragement from his coach Boris
- [Former mayor to Labor leader](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15823/former-mayor-to-labor-leader/) - Member for Franklin and former Kingborough Mayor Dean Winter was elected unopposed as the leader of the Tasmanian Labor Party on Wednesday, April 10."I am honoured to have been endorsed by my colleagues to lead the Labor Party in Tasmania, with Anita Dow as my deputy," Mr Winter said."As a longstanding member of the Kingborough
- [Woodbridge hosts raffle fundraiser](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15821/woodbridge-hosts-raffle-fundraiser/) - West Winds Community Centre, Woodbridge held a raffle during their Youth Week Live Music Showcase on Sunday, April 7 to raise funds for Kettering resident Abbey.Abbey is an 11-year-old who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in mid 2024. The family has been undergoing extensive treatment options in both Tasmania and Victoria.Family friend Tess
- [Blackmans Bay Primary drives Easter success](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15819/blackmans-bay-primary-drives-easter-success/) - Blackmans Bay Primary School held a Uniform Free Day recently, asking students to bring an Easter Egg or gold coin to participate.Principal Ashley McPherson fully supported the initiative, now in its ninth year. The goal was to be able to provide at least one Easter Egg (or small gift bag of eggs) for each of
- [Nursing home on market](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15817/nursing-home-on-market/) - Southern Cross Care Tasmania has put the site of the former Mary's Grange Nursing Home in Taroona up for sale on the open market.Mary's Grange has been vacated since 2021, after residents relocated to handpicked new homes as part of a review of operations undertaken by Southern Cross Care.Chair Judith Fishlock said now was the
- [Salmon donation for Easter lunch](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15815/salmon-donation-for-easter-lunch/) - The Salvation Army Kingborough brought some Easter joy with help from Kingborough Helping Hands and Huon, who supplied salmon to the Salvation Army's Thursday, March 28 lunch service.The Salvation Army open their doors at 3 Opal Drive, Blackmans Bay every Thursday for a meal served at midday."Huon's donation of salmon portions to our outreach program
- [Kington Probus Club car trip](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15814/kington-probus-club-car-trip/) - Entrants from the Men's Probus Club of Kingston recently enjoyed the club's fourth annual Cryptic Car Trial. The route is kept secret until the morning of the car trial, at which point participants are presented with a route description and a list of questions testing their observational skills along the drive.The group of 21 departed
- [Snug Beach cleaners](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15812/snug-beach-cleaners/) - Snug locals Jobie (10) and Lily (14) were swimming at Snug Beach when they saw some tiny blue plastic pellets washing up on the beach.When they looked properly, they said they could see that it was all over the sand."After dinner, my brother and I went back down to the beach, and it took us
- [Blackmans Bay ocean talks](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15810/blackmans-bay-ocean-talks/) - Scientists, divers, fishers and representatives from the Tasmanian Aboriginal community gathered in Blackmans Bay Hall on Thursday, March 14 to discuss Tasmania's declining ocean health.The event was led by IMAS scientist and co-founder of Great Southern Reef Foundation Dr Scott Bennett, co-owner of Total Dive Solutions Bridget de Lange, researcher at the Australian Institute Evie
- [Inspire inclusion Blackmans Bay](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15809/inspire-inclusion-blackmans-bay/) - The seventh annual International Women's Day (IWD) dinner was held in Blackmans Bay at the Beach House Restaurant on March 6, with the theme 'Inspire Inclusion'.IWD is officially observed on March 8 every year, celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender
- [Kingborough family raising dementia awareness](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15807/kingborough-family-raising-dementia-awareness/) - On May 5, Kingborough local Ryan Jones will lace up his running shoes to participate in the Australia Dementia Memory Walk and Jog, tackling a 10 kilometre route alongside his family.Ryan and his family have joined forces to raise awareness and funds for dementia research and support services for the families and carers. Despite the
- [Kingston High's newest leaders](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15805/kingston-high-s-newest-leaders/) - Kingston High School welcomed families and VIPs to the first whole-school assembly of the year on February 28.Acting Principal David Bryant used the opportunity to thank students for their positive and productive start to the school year."I am very impressed with you all and I know you are capable of even greater things," Mr Bryant
- [Environmental superheroes' combined power cleans beach](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15803/environmental-superheroes-combined-power-cleans-beach/) - On Sunday, February 25, 20 attendees joined Landcare Tasmania and Kingston Beach Coastcare at Kingston Beach to become 'Environmental Superheroes' in a day of interactive environmental storytelling.The day included a sing-along with Landcare Tasmania's Education Officer Bennie Mildren, who wrote the educational tune It's All a Load of Rubbish, highlighting the impacts of pollution on marine
- [Tassal expands A Day at the Park](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15801/tassal-expands-a-day-at-the-park/) - The team at Tassal are thrilled to be naming rights sponsors of A Day at the Park in Kingston 2024."We are so excited to be involved with this event," Tassal ESG and Communities Manager Gemma Gwilliams said."For those coming along, they can find us at our bright blue tent and find out more about who
- [In memory of Jessie Mahjouri](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15799/in-memory-of-jessie-mahjouri/) - The Bruny Island Community Library joined Bruny Island locals and members of the Tasmanian literary community in remembering Jessie Mahjouri and mourning her passing on February 15."Bruny Island Community Library is broken-hearted at the sudden death of our beloved Jessie," they said in a public statement."Her passion for books and reading infused us all."Her warmth
- [Kingborough bake off with TasPride](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15797/kingborough-bake-off-with-taspride/) - Over 50 cakes championed the TasPride Festival with their bold colours and designs in the Great Kingborough Bake Off held on Saturday, February 17.TasPride holds their festival every year in February, in addition to a range of other events. The Great Kingborough Bake Off had three age categories: the U12s, 12-18s and an Open category.The
- [Amber up for award](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15796/amber-up-for-award/) - Kingborough gymnast Amber French has been nominated for the 2024 7News Tasmanian Young Achiever Awards.Judging will take place on Wednesday, February 28, with finalists and winners announced at a gala presentation dinner on Saturday, May 11. Category winners will each receive $2000 in prizes and a trophy.One of the category winners will be named the
- [Albanese's Baretta visit backlash](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15794/albanese-s-baretta-visit-backlash/) - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Tassal's Baretta facility recently, welcomed by Salmon Tasmania CEO Luke Martin and Minister for Housing, Homelessness and Small Business Julie Collins.Mr Martin thanked the Prime Minister for his attendance and for his support to the salmon industry."There are about 5000 people whose jobs and livelihoods are wrapped up in Tasmanian
- [Madame Butterflies' inaugural flower show](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15792/madame-butterflies-s-inaugural-flower-show/) - On Sunday afternoon, January 21, the Madame Butterflies Relay for Life team had a fundraising flower show at the Kingston Beach Hall.This included Devonshire tea, a raffle, a sing-a-long, demonstrations and prizes. The show was opened by Zonta Lieutenant Governor Wendy Quinn, who gave a speech on the work Zonta do with Breast Cancer Cushions,
- [Relaunch of Fishy Sixty](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15790/relaunch-of-fishy-sixty/) - The Fishy Sixty was restored and relaunched on Sunday, January 14 in memory of late Blackmans Bay Scout leader Aaron Frith.The sailing dinghy was donated by Aaron's family to the Scout group.The boat's name Fishy Sixty comes from Aaron's two nicknames. His scouting name was Fishy, and his close mates jokingly called him Sixty after
- [Kettering Terminal art unveiled](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15788/kettering-terminal-art-unveiled/) - The SeaLink ticket booth at Kettering Ferry Terminal unveiled a new Aboriginal art installation recently.Bronwyn Englert, a local Tasmanian contemporary Aboriginal artist, spent 27 hours creating the original painting that was then replicated by a digital printer.The artwork features intricate elements representing profound significance to the region, including Parrabah (meaning whale and SeaLink's vessel's name),
- [Taroona student turned Danish Queen](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15786/taroona-student-turned-danish-queen/) - This weekend saw former Taroona resident Princess Mary crowned as Queen Consort of Denmark.Her husband King Frederick ascended the throne following his mother Queen Margrethe's abdication.Queen Mary is the first Australian-born Queen of a European monarchy, a graduated student of Taroona High School, Hobart College and University of Tasmania. Celebrations have been held across Tasmania,
- [Kingborough Awards winners announced](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15784/kingborough-awards-winners-announced/) - Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt announced the recipients of the Kingborough Awards, including two community groups and two outstanding individuals in a community ceremony on Saturday, January 6.The Kingborough Community Group the Year was awarded to Kingborough Community Missions, who provide around 10,000 meals every year to Kingborough community members experiencing tough times."They have made an
- [Council contends for AFL centre](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15782/council-contends-for-afl-centre/) - Kingborough Council submitted a proposal for hosting the Tasmanian AFL High Performance Centre at the Twin Ovals complex on Wednesday, December 13.The proposal includes a comprehensive plan to enhance existing facilities, ensuring they meet the standards required by elite athletes.Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt said Council was excited to present the proposal to the State Government
- [Blackmans Bay brightens Christmas](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15781/blackmans-bay-brightens-christmas/) - Thanks to the generosity of Blackmans Bay Primary School (BBPS) students and families, Christmas will be brighter for locals in need.On December 7 and 8, BBPS students donated Christmas gifts, decorations and Christmas trees to place under the school's 'Giving Tree' for Jireh House women's refuge. Jireh House provides 24-hour crisis accommodation and support for
- [Mural, mural on the wall](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15779/mural-mural-on-the-wall/) - Blackmans Bay Primary School will be receiving a makeover with a $3000 community grant to create an extensive mural.The mural will cover a large, blank wall space spanning two classrooms that overlooks the school's courts and is visible to anyone who walks through the school grounds to or from the Opal Drive car park.Jamin Kluss
- [New Kingston Primary playground](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15777/new-kingston-primary-playground/) - Kingston Primary School officially opened their new playground on Thursday, December 7.Participants from the Aladdin play wrote a song that they performed for the opening titled "A whole new playground."The playground includes a sandpit, slide, cubby house, climbing wall and water feature.Students made the bunting to decorate the stage area for the opening.The site for
- [Kingston teacher joins fellowship](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15775/kingston-teacher-joins-fellowship/) - Kingston High School teacher Rosalie Hayek is one of six Tasmanian teachers to receive the prestigious Hardie Fellowship.The fellowship allows its recipients to pursue professional learning and tertiary study in the United States of America. Rosalie is an inclusive practice teacher and will be using this fellowship to investigate ways to develop trauma-informed skills in
- [Kettering organisation in national partnership](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15773/kettering-organisation-in-national-partnership/) - The Kettering-based Net Zero Channel (NZC) has been selected as one of the 10 community groups to partner with Rewiring Australia out of 75 applicants.The groups collaborated in an eight-week program that included workshops, training materials, resources and knowledge sharing. The program aims to support new or existing community groups who want to help their
- [Christmas for the community](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15771/christmas-for-the-community/) - The Kingborough Helping Hands Sharing Tree was officially opened at Channel Court, Kingston on Friday, November 24.This marks the seventh year the Sharing Tree has been in operation here. Craig Lucas from Kingborough Helping Hands (KHH) explained that the Sharing Tree was initiated by some St Aloysius Catholic College students writing to Kingborough Council seven
- [40 years of radio](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15769/40-years-of-radio/) - Huon and Kingston FM recently celebrated 40 years in radio at the Brookfield Shed, Margate.David Carr played some tunes on the keyboard, followed by the band Thugs who sang between speeches by the presenters. The festivities ended at the Kermandie Hotel with entertainment by local musicians Steve and Marjorie Gadd and Daystar Duo.Life memberships were
- [Kingston Fire Brigade state championships](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15767/kingston-fire-brigade-state-championships/) - Kingston Fire Brigade triumphed at the State Firefighter Championships held in Launceston's Invermay Park recently. A total of 27 teams competed in the senior and junior sections over two days.Kingston Fire Brigade's juniors finished first place overall for the Junior State Aggregate Award.Their seniors came third place for the Division 2 Aggregate, which meant with
- [Digging deep for local fundraiser](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15765/digging-deep-for-local-fundraiser/) - The annual Kingborough Helping Hands Christmas Fundraiser was held on Sunday, November 12.Whilst the number who attended was slightly down on last year, the generosity of those who did attend was overwhelming. Founder of Kingborough Helping Hands Edna Pennicott was thrilled to see so many, including local politicians and councillors, who dug deep to support
- [Huntingfield spirit Point to Pinnacle](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15763/huntingfield-spirit-point-to-pinnacle/) - A team from Huntingfield's Overeem Whisky will participate in the Point to Pinnacle fundraiser by pushing a barrel of whisky weighing a total of 145 kilograms on Sunday, November 19.Point to Pinnacle is a gruelling 21 kilometre half marathon with most competitors either running or walking from Wrest Point to the pinnacle of kunanyi/Mount Wellington.
- [Period poverty in Australia](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15761/period-poverty-in-australia/) - Kingston local Ruby Eddleston is working on her Queen's Guide award.The Queen's Guide award assesses character, creative thinking, community, commitment, collaboration and communication and is the peak achievement in guiding. As part of the community section, she has been working on advocating issues relevant to Girl Guides and women in the local community.Ruby provided the
- [New war memorial](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15759/new-war-memorial/) - A new war memorial was unveiled at Kingston Beach last week.Three sandstone panels have been installed to replace the Gallipoli marker.The Governor of Tasmania, Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC officiated the dedication service. A committee from the Kingston Beach RSL Sub-Branch worked hard to have this new memorial installed, successfully applying for a
- [Community supports local business](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15757/community-supports-local-business/) - Kingborough local Hudson Navarro has seen his small business book out for weeks in advance thanks to the power of social media.His father José Navarro posted to the Kingston and Channel Residents Facebook group about his son moving his detailing business into a commercial space in Huntingfield.The post received dozens of positive comments and hundreds
- [Kingston story shines bright](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15755/kingston-story-shines-bright/) - Kingston High School student Jade Dickinson is the first Tasmanian writer and also one of the youngest writers to be published in a Minds Shine Bright anthology.The anthologies feature winning and commended entries from the Minds Shine Bright writing competitions.Jade's short story "Gindle's Spirit" will be published in Storm: Minds Shine Bright Season 1. Proud
- [Spring garden competition](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15749/spring-garden-competition/) - Readers of the Kingborough Chronicle and Huon News newspapers submitted their garden photos for a chance to win a Stihl Battery Garden Pruner and Felco Secateurs, donated by Clennett's Mitre 10.Peter Gardiner from Glen Huon was the winner of the spring garden photo competition and Ray Quinn from Blackmans Bay was the runner-up.The photo competition
- [Road Safety Forum for Channel Highway](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15747/road-safety-forum-for-channel-highway/) - Labor Member for Franklin Dean Winter is hosting a community meeting for Channel residents to discuss concerns over the Channel Highway.Mr Winter said Channel locals have been sharing with him their frustration that the Channel Highway is not fit to serve the fast-growing region.The Channel Road Safety Forum will take place at Snug Hall on
- [Community supports injured puppy](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15745/community-supports-injured-puppy/) - Zelda, the puppy caught in a house fire on July 13, has been recovering well thanks to the love of her family and the wonderful care of the emergency vet at Moonah and more recently, the Kingston Animal Hospital.Tiffany Ingram, a concerned local, has been providing support to the family. "I initially reached out to
- [Dog Management Policy Consultation](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15744/dog-management-policy-consultation/) - Public engagement on the updated Kingborough Dog Management Policy began on Saturday, September 30 and runs for four weeks until Saturday, October 28.Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt said Kingborough Council is committed to creating a community that is inclusive, safe, welcoming, and respectful for all."The Dog Management Policy regulates the control of dogs in public spaces,
- [Blackmans Bay colour run](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15742/blackmans-bay-colour-run/) - Blackmans Bay Primary School held their colour run recently, sponsored by Channel Court Shopping and Undefeatd Martial Arts who ensured that every student who wanted to participate could, regardless of the $10 registration cost.It is the school's second year running the event.The Blackmans Bay Primary School Parents and Friends Fundraising Committee raised approximately $2500, which
- [Teniswood Trophy winners](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15740/teniswood-trophy-winners/) - Blackmans Bay Scouts Team Xavier Webster, Evan Eastman-Peck, Domi Matusak and Claire Smith won the Teniswood Trophy, presented by John Teniswood. John was a Scout leader and Senior Scout leader for many years before overseeing the transition from Senior Scouts to Venturers in 1973. The Teniswood Trophy is a statewide Venturer Scout competition, competed for
- [Local giving back to Legacy](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15738/local-giving-back-to-legacy/) - Blackmans Bay local Robert Atkin is excited and proud to have been selected as a Legacy Centenary torch bearer.The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay, presented by Defence Health started on April 23 in Poziäres France.After travelling through London, which is the only Legacy Club outside of Australia, the torch travelled to Australia where it will visit
- [Student selected for science forum](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15736/student-selected-for-science-forum/) - Hobart College student and Kingborough resident Konan Masuda has been selected to attend the 2024 National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) in 2024.He will travel to Canberra in January 2024 to join hundreds of other gifted Year 11 science students from around the country. The NYSF summer school will run from January 5-14.Konan Masuda said he
- [A hands-on donation](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15734/a-hands-on-donation/) - Channel Men's Shed (CMS) recently contacted Pam Lane from Community Against Poverty (CAP) to inquire if their organisation could use a variety of preloved hand tools that had been donated by the community.CAP is part of the E3 Global Adventure Project who help third world country towns become self-sufficient by helping the villagers improve their
- [Blackmans Bay athlete's triumph](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15732/blackmans-bay-athlete-s-triumph/) - Blackmans Bay athlete Tegan Dench, 14, has returned from the World Dwarf Games in Germany a gold medalist.Tegan won four gold medals (javelin, discus, backstroke and freestyle events) and three silver medals (shotput, swimming relay and women's basketball).The Australian women's basketball team made it to the gold medal match for the first time ever, only
- [Ricky locks away footy tipping competition](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15730/ricky-locks-away-footy-tipping-competition/) - Congratulations to Ricky Shaw from Kingston Locksmiths for winning the 2023 Kingborough Chronicle Footy Tipping competition with a total score of 144.Ricky led for most of the season, with local MP Dean Young, Steve Westwood from Co-Op Toyota and Michael West from HFT Interiors all closing the gap quickly towards the end of the year
- [It starts with go karts](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15728/it-starts-with-go-karts/) - Levi Bush, 11, a student at Snug Primary School, won the Karting Tasmania state-wide series in his Cadet 12 class recently.There were four rounds of racing, one at each club in Tasmania, and when the points were tallied, Levi had come out on top.Levi's brothers Kai and Zac are racers too.The family regularly travels the
- [Voice campaigners in Margate](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15726/voice-campaigners-in-margate/) - Yes23, the campaign for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament enshrined in the Australian Constitution, hit the streets of Margate for a day of door-to-door conversations.The team of Yes23 volunteers were joined by Federal Labor Member for Franklin Julie Collins and Labor Senator Catryna Bilyk.On October 14 Australians will have the opportunity
- [Lantern Centre Family Fun Day](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15724/lantern-centre-family-fun-day/) - Kingston Christian Reformed Church recently opened the Lantern Centre to members of the public with a Family Fun Day."After a culmination of 18 months of works, it's been wonderful to see so many people enjoying our new facility," Pastor Graham Sayer said. Approximately 800 people attended the Family Fun Day held on Saturday, August 19.
- [Local dance student competing in London](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15722/local-dance-student-competing-in-london/) - Kingston House of Dance student Sarah Gilmour is preparing to compete in the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet competition.The competition will be held in London's Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). Year 12 student Sarah became eligible to participate after receiving a Distinction in her Advanced 2 RAD exam.Sarah's coach Shayne Davies hopes to fly up to
- [Lordo selected for state team](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15720/lordo-selected-for-state-team/) - The Bowls Tasmania Men's Open selectors have announced Kingston resident Josh Lording ('Lordo') has been selected in the Men's Open state team.They will participate in the Australian Open Sides Championships being played at Sorrento in Western Australia in early October 2023. Josh plays for Sandy Bay and his selection in the state team followed after
- [Tarremah students cook for community](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15718/tarremah-students-cook-for-community/) - Recently five Year 9 students from Tarremah Steiner School, Huntingfield cooked 40 meals to be frozen for Kingston Neighbourhood House (KNH).The ingredientsˇwere kindly donated by Year 9 families.ˇYear 9 had studied The Simple Gift, a collection of fictional poems about a young boy experiencing homelessness in regional Australia.ˇThey began looking into the experiences of people
- [New logo for Spring Farm Village](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15716/new-logo-for-spring-farm-village/) - Tipalea Partners has unveiled a new logo for Spring Farm Village designed by local Huntingfield resident, Laura Philpot.A Facebook competition was held to decide on the logo and Laura's winning design received more than 1000 votes from followers of the Spring Farm Village Facebook page.Laura requested that if her logo was selected Tipalea Partners would
- [Taroona teacher's son shock cancer](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15714/taroona-teacher-s-son-shock-cancer/) - Tasmanian musician and Head of Metal, Design and Technology at Taroona High School Tyler Richardson had to suddenly pack up for Melbourne with his wife, Alix, and their one-year-old son Harris, who was diagnosed with cancer.Tyler and Alix will not be able to work for the next six to 12 months whilst Harris is being
- [Robotic technology developed in Kingston](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15712/robotic-technology-developed-in-kingston/) - Huon Aquaculture has joined forces with local tech business, Southern Ocean Subsea (SOSub), to launch a ground-breaking underwater robotic stitching tool that is set to revolutionise the aquaculture industry worldwide.Developed by Kingston business SOSub and tested extensively on Huon's marine farms, this world-first technology employs state-of-the-art remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) to repair fish farming
- [Opening APM Kingston office](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15710/opening-apm-kingston-office/) - APM's new Kingston office was officially opened by Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt last week.State manager of APM John Klug, business managers Jose Matteo, Steven Triffitt and De Bogert and their staff as well as representatives from Banjos, North West Bay Golf Club and Konekt Workcare all attended. APM Kingston currently have over 70 clients they
- [Reflecting on mumara patrula tours](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15708/reflecting-on-mumara-patrula-tours/) - Kingborough Council celebrated the unique walks hosted by Nunami Sculthorpe-Green from Blak Led Tours with the last tour to be held on Saturday, August 6. Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt said the walks were beautifully crafted and historically accurate, connecting visitors and community members with the palawa people's culture and history. "The tours provided a fantastic
- [Snug Village Garden open](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15706/snug-village-garden-open/) - Snug Village Garden was officially opened on Thursday, July 20. Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, Kingborough Lions Club's David Hopkins and Christian Homes Tasmania (CHT) board president Mark Hochman unveiled a plaque together to commemorate the special day.Two engraved Huon Pine plaques have been mounted on the entrance wall that list the donors
- [Garden club anniversary](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15704/garden-club-anniversary/) - The Kingston District Garden Club Inc recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special gathering of invited guests and members.MC Sunil Wickramasurya spoke about the history of the Kingston District Garden Club and its many achievements.Convenor of the Tasmanian Garden Group Inc Heather Pryor entertained with a presentation of photos from a recent trip to
- [Saltbush Learning Centre progress](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15702/saltbush-learning-centre-progress/) - The Tasmanian Government is building six new child and family learning centres, with construction underway for the new Saltbush Child and Family Learning Centre (CFLC) in Kingston since April.Liberal Member for Franklin Dean Young visited the CFLC last week to check up on the progress.Mr Young said these centres offer a variety of critical services
- [Kingborough Helping Hands soup and sandwich fundraiser](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15700/kingborough-helping-hands-soup-and-sandwich-fundraiser/) - Each year the Edna Pennicott Soup and Sandwich is held at the Twin Ovals and is a major fundraiser for the Kingborough Helping Hands charity (KHH).KHH is a local charity that provides, amongst its services, emergency food relief to those in need and grants to local schools for books and breakfast clubs.The large crowd were
- [CBD transformed](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15698/cbd-transformed/) - The transformation of Kingston CBD is underway with the southern lane of Channel Highway now open to traffic.Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt said some of the new footpaths had been poured which had improved access to many of the restaurants and cafés in Kington's CBD."Work on the upgrade is continuing with new footpaths, garden beds, and
- [Taroona hosts Kids in Space](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15696/taroona-hosts-kids-in-space/) - Taroona Primary School hosted judges from the University of Tasmania and interstate to determine the state winner of the Kids in Space Program run by the Andy Thomas Space Foundation, the Australian Space Agency and Makers Empire.Students and teachers from eight Tasmanian primary schools came together on Wednesday, June 28 at Taroona to share their
- [Learning centre is coming to Longley](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15694/learning-centre-is-coming-to-longley/) - Wheelhouse Tas Inc is opening Tasmania's first self-directed learning centre (SDL) in Lower Longley on July 24. Co-founder Marion Thomas said they decided to base the centre in Lower Longley as it is easily accessible to both upper Channel and Huon Valley teenagers on the bus route. Marion spent most of her childhood in Kingborough
- [Taking the icy plunge for cost-of-living](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15692/taking-the-icy-plunge-for-cost-of-living/) - Politicians, chefs, churches, service clubs, family and friends took a bracing winter dip in June to mark the Winter Solstice and raise money to support many struggling Tasmanians finding themselves unable to access safe and nutritious food, especially during the current cost-of-living crisis.The annual Loaves and Fishes Tasmania Solstice Splashes were held at Greens Beach
- [Charity project completed in Kingston](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15690/charity-project-completed-in-kingston/) - The Madison House charity project built in Kingston was officially completed last week."The Madison House project has delivered a wonderful, purpose-built, three-bedroom home for a family with significant disability requirements because of the tremendous goodwill of so many Tasmanian businesses," Minister for Housing Guy Barnett said."I sincerely thank Andrew Lyden and his team at Lyden
- [Kingborough athlete's first global games](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15688/kingborough-athlete-s-first-global-games/) - In early June Rebecca Mathers represented Australia at the quadrennial Virtus Global Games in shot put, discus, javelin and hammer. The Virtus Games is the largest sporting competition for intellectually impaired athletes in the world.This was Rebecca's first overseas competition representing Australia, after competing for Australia in Brisbane late last year.After traveling for over two
- [Learning to make biochar](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15686/learning-to-make-biochar/) - The Blackmans Bay Community Association (BBCA) invited Cristina from 'The New Black Biochar' to help them run a small workshop in Blackmans Bay.The group made hundreds of litres of biochar from the she oak prunings collected at the community garden.Biochar is made by layering wood in a kiln and restricting oxygen to the fire so
- [Building sustainable local school garden](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15684/building-sustainable-local-school-garden/) - Channel Christian School was one of 12 Tasmanian schools to receive a sustainability grant through the Keeping Australia Beautiful school grants program."We are so excited to have received a grant for our school gardening group," said Mrs Libby Hudson, the school chaplain."We are a growing primary school in the Channel area and with that growth
- [Kingborough Scouts awarded highest honour](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15682/kingborough-scouts-awarded-highest-honour/) - The highest award that can be presented to youth members in the 15-18-year-old age bracket in Scouting and Guiding is the Queen's Scout Award and the Queen's Guide Award. A group of young Tasmanians were recently bestowed with these awards at Government House by Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, Governor of Tasmania.Amongst the
- [Supporting businesses](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15680/supporting-businesses/) - Kingborough Council is developing the main street of Kingston, Channel Highway to improve the retail and commercial experiences of residents and visitors. Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt said Kingborough Council is concerned about the short-term loss of foot traffic into local businesses. "Council has been working with local businesses affected by the road closure during the
- [Local student competing in Cologne](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15678/local-student-competing-in-cologne/) - Tasmanian student Tegan Dench may be short-statured but has high hopes.14-year-old Blackmans Bay resident Tegan Dench has been selected to represent Australia at the World Dwarf Games in Cologne, Germany in July. The World Dwarf Games is the largest international sporting event exclusively for athletes with dwarfism. Tegan will be one of 40 Australian athletes
- [Kingston Eat Local winners](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15676/kingston-eat-local-winners/) - The Kingston Eat Local competition recently closed, with 13 lucky winners drawn out of thousands of entries.Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt said the competition aimed to encourage more people to eat and shop at the local businesses along Channel Highway during the construction period. "There were four major prize winners who received $550 worth of vouchers
- [Kingston has new Inspector](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15674/kingston-has-new-inspector/) - Kingston Police Station has recently welcomed Colin Riley as its new Inspector.Colin Riley has been a police officer for 30 years and an Inspector of Police for 14 years.He has occupied positions in uniform police divisions, the Special Operations Group (including deployment at the Port Arthur Massacre 1996) and more recently was the President of
- [Terrific turnout at Taroona morning tea](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15672/terrific-turnout-at-taroona-morning-tea/) - A group of Taroona women has been participating in the Cancer Council's Biggest Morning Tea for the last 11 years.Initially the morning tea was held in one of the organiser's houses, but with increasing popularity it has moved to the Taroona Bowls and Community Club.This year's event was held on Thursday, May 18 with over
- [New retail centre set for Kingston](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15670/new-retail-centre-set-for-kingston/) - A 3.5-hectare site in Kingston has been acquired by Sydney-based developer Tipalea Partners for $5 million. The site is set to become a neighbourhood retail centre known as Huntingfield Village. "Modern, convenient retail is essential infrastructure for growing regions and Huntingfield Village will provide local residents with choice, convenience and significant amenity for years to
- [Congratulations to Charlie](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15668/congratulations-to-charlie/) - Charlie Woolley recently received his 'Grey Wolf' Award in Cubs. This is the highest award a Cub Scout can achieve.Charlie had to participate, assist and lead in community, outdoor, creative and personal growth multiple times.Charlie also had to achieve a certain level of bushcraft, bushwalking and camping.Projects at home also had to be completed, consisting
- [Taroona park decades in the making](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15666/taroona-park-decades-in-the-making/) - Kingborough Council Deputy Mayor Clare Glade-Wright welcomed the official opening of Louisa Hinsby Park on Thursday, May 11."This is a great day to see all the hard work by the community come to fruition here in Taroona," Cr Glade-Wright said. "The land was originally donated to the Taroona Progress Society by Louisa Hinsby in the
- [Celebrating volunteers with Kingston Park parkrun](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15664/celebrating-volunteers-with-kingston-park-parkrun/) - National Volunteer Week is Australia's largest annual celebration of volunteering, taking place from May 15-21. This year's theme is The Change Makers, recognising the contribution of volunteers around the country and encouraging others to consider volunteering. Kingston Park parkrun, which takes place every Saturday at 9.00am at Kingston Park, has been a volunteering success story
- [Talented youth in Kingborough](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15662/talented-youth-in-kingborough/) - Kingborough Council celebrated Youth Week in style, with the spectacular Kingborough's Got Talent event.Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt said she loved the show and was so impressed with all the amazing performances. "All the young performers did an exceptional job entertaining the crowd and I was blown away with all the talent on display," Cr Wriedt
- [Festival of Ridván](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15660/festival-of-ridvan/) - On Saturday, 29 April the Bahá'í community of Kingborough celebrated Festival of Ridván, the holiest time on the Bahá'í calendar, by planting around one hundred native flowering shrubs and groundcovers at the Dru Point Bicentennial Park in Margate.This was done in collaboration with the Kingborough Council, and Bridget Jupe (aka BJ), the Council's Natural Areas
- [Kingborough and Huon's para athletes](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15658/kingborough-and-huon-s-para-athletes/) - Young para athletes from Kingborough and Huon Valley recently competed in the 2023 Chemist Warehouse Track and Field Athletics in Brisbane. The team of Alice Smillie, Alexander McKillop, coach Rosie Coleman, Izzy King, Chris Albert and Bec Mathers call themselves ‘The Motley Crew’.Izzy King came a very credible 10th in the U20 multi-class 100m and
- [New Snug Village facilities opened](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15657/new-snug-village-facilities-opened/) - A new 14 bed wing together with a day centre was officially opened at Snug Village by the Hon Julie Collins MP and Mark Hochman Chair of Christian Homes Tasmania (CHT)."The $5.4m development adds to the substantial footprint CHT has at its Snug site which includes the existing residential care facility and independent living units,"
- [New pump track at Kingborough Mountain Bike Park](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15656/new-pump-track-at-kingborough-mountain-bike-park/) - Kingborough Council recently opened a new asphalt pump track located at Kingborough's Mountain Bike Park on Kingston View Drive. "This new asphalt pump track brings the facility up to contemporary standards and can be used by scooters and skateboarders as well," Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt said."We are ensuring that the community has the best possible
- [Thanks, Tanya](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15654/thanks-tanya/) - Kingborough Hub said farewell to its Creative Market founder and coordinator Tanya Moore at the market last weekend.After 10 years of mentorship, encouragement and market coordination, Tanya is leaving the state to be closer to family.Tanya's market coordination journey started back in 2012 when she founded the very popular 'The Shabby Market'.Tanya's mission throughout her
- [Extra helping hands for Easter](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15652/extra-helping-hands-for-easter/) - Huon Aquaculture joined Kingborough Helping Hands on a food run on Good Friday, April 6."The team at Kingborough Helping Hands provide an incredible service to the local community and we thought they might need some extra helping hands over Easter," said Huon Aquaculture's Community Relations Adviser Kristy Harrison. "It was great to be able to
- [Easter egg drive for locals in need](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15650/easter-egg-drive-for-locals-in-need/) - Thanks to the generosity of Blackmans Bay Primary School (BBPS) students and families, Easter will be brighter for locals in need.Over two weeks, the Blackmans Bay Primary School Student Representative Council (SRC) collected Easter eggs to be donated to Jireh House women's refuge. Jireh House, 24 hour crisis accommodation, provides support for local women and
- [Starfish Nippers hit the waves](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15648/starfish-nippers-hit-the-waves-2/) - Sunday, March 26 was the final session of the Southern Region Starfish Nippers program which ran across summer at Kingston Beach, Clifton and Carlton Park.Surf Life Saving Tasmania (SLST) partnered with Variety Tasmania to provide Tasmanian kids living the disability the opportunity to take part in swimming, catching waves, beach runs and exercises just like
- [Kingborough raises the flag for transgender pride](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15646/kingborough-raises-the-flag-for-transgender-pride/) - With a historic flag raising last week, Kingborough Council officially launched its LGBTIQA+ Action Plan. Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt said the launch of both the LGBTIQA+ Action Plan and the raising of a flag to commemorate Transgender Day of Visibility demonstrated Council's commitment to creating a community that is inclusive, safe, welcoming and respectful for
- [Salmon for Salvation Army](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15644/salmon-for-salvation-army/) - Huon Aquaculture recently hosted a salmon lunch for members of the Kingborough Salvation Army at their Kingborough-Huon Corps in Blackmans Bay.The lunch of honey salmon with parsley and lemon dressing was prepared and served by Huon Aquaculture staff, who took the opportunity to give back to the local community and show their appreciation for the
- [Movement over salmon industry](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15642/movement-over-salmon-industry/) - The Tasmanian Government was warned last weekend that the growing movement against industrial salmon feedlots in coastal waters would spill into the next state elections.The warning came as more than 100 watercraft and 400 people on the beach gathered for the Join In Salmon Out protest at Coningham Beach and in the D’Entrecasteaux Channel on
- [StoryWalk captures locals imaginations](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15640/storywalk-captures-locals-imaginations/) - Families of all shapes and sizes gathered to celebrate the launching of a new StoryWalk at Dru Point in Margate. The featured book 'Travelling Tasmanian Tigers' is an all-ages tale told via ten interactive and fun panels placed along the meandering walkway, celebrating special places and native animals around our beautiful island state lutruwita/Tasmania. Hosted a
- [Celebrating Ayyam-i-Ha](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15638/celebrating-ayyam-i-ha/) - On Saturday, 25 February Habib and Fahimeh Niakansafy of Redwood Village hosted a celebration of Ayyam-i-Ha attended by about 25 friends and community members. Ayyam-i-Ha means intercalary days. They are four or five days inserted into the calendar to make it fit into the solar year. The Bahá'í Faith has a calendar, comprised of nineteen
- [School supplies drive helps kids learn](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15636/school-supplies-drive-helps-kids-learn/) - The beginning of the school year can be a tough time for parents who are struggling to keep up with the cost of living, with some families having to make sacrifices to pay for the school supplies and stationery that their kids need to learn.To make sure no student misses out, a dedicated team of
- [Woodbridge Cricket Club smashing sixes](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15634/woodbridge-cricket-club-smashing-sixes/) - Woodbridge Cricket Club was awarded 2022 National Good Sports Club of the Year and 2022 Good Sports Tasmanian Club of the Year on February 16. The awards ceremony was held at Parliament House in Canberra. Good Sports is Australia's largest community health sports program, working with more than 10,000 community sports clubs across Australia,
- [Bus service woes in Kingborough](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15632/bus-service-woes-in-kingborough/) - Residents within Spring Farm and Whitewater Park Estates are voicing their concerns at the lack of school bus services in the local region.Councillor David Bain has been receiving numerous enquiries from residents who say they were advised by the Department of State Growth that a Metro or school bus service would not be considered yet
- [Better walkability equals big benefits for greater Snug](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15630/better-walkability-equals-big-benefits-for-greater-snug/) - A recent report by the Menzies Institute has highlighted that while there are good opportunities and reasons to walk in 'greater' Snug, there are some rough, unsafe and disconnected sections in the network of pathways.Improvements in these sections would bring significant benefits to the local community, both for the safety of local school children and
- [Celebrate all Australians](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15628/celebrate-all-australians/) - January 26 represents a complicated day for Australians with debates continuing over whether this should be a day to celebrate Australia or whether we should Change the Date.Councils across Tasmania including the Hobart City Council and Huon Valley Council have recently moved to have their citizenship ceremonies observed on a different day.Kingborough Council could be
- [Changing Places](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15624/changing-places/) - Kingborough now has a certified Changing Place located in the Community Hub which is accessible with a MLAK key. Kingborough Mayor, Paula Wriedt said the newly certified Changing Place is a welcomed addition to the Community Hub’s facility. “The Changing Place is a unisex accessible adult change facility for community members who required more specialised equipment,” Cr
- [Kingston Beach Golf Club celebrates centenary](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15622/kingston-beach-golf-club-celebrates-centenary/) - Kingston Beach Golf Club will be celebrating its 100th birthday with a gala open day on Sunday, January 22.It will be a day promoting golf as a fun and social activity for people of all ages and abilities. Club PGA Professional Daniel Gawley says everyone is invited to join in the celebrations, with the club arranging
- [Woodbridge Life celebrates end of year](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15620/woodbridge-life-celebrates-end-of-year/) - The celebratory year of events marking life in and around Woodbridge concluded earlier this month with a community photograph by the water’s edge at Silverwater Park. During the past 12 months, 11 events have been staged ranging from performances of the play Lily at the school, to the use of the village buildings as a stage for
- [Christmas season shines bright](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15618/christmas-season-shines-bright/) - For some of us it’s a battle to get our Christmas lights up initially but after tackling it a small bit at a time, Christmas time comes alive! Laura felt the anguish like so many of us, but now wants to share her joy with the rest of Kingborough. Drop on by her bright and
- [Poor swim in Kingston Beach North](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15616/poor-swim-in-kingston-beach-north/) - The Kingborough Council is investigating possible sources of water contamination after the northern section of Kingston Beach was downgraded to ‘poor’ quality as part of the Derwent Estuary Program’s (DEP) 2021-22 Water Quality Program Annual Report. Local councils, the Derwent Estuary Program and Environmental Protection Authority collect water samples from 35 sites throughout the Derwent estuary
- [Kingborough renters face housing stress](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15614/kingborough-renters-face-housing-stress/) - The Kingborough municipality is one of the most unaffordable districts in the country according to new data released in the annual Rental Affordability Index (RAI). It joined the Greater Hobart region in leading the country as the least affordable capital city for renters, according to figures published in the RAI.Compiled by public policy specialists SGS
- [Sharing Tree](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15612/sharing-tree/) - The Kingborough Helping Hands Sharing Tree was officially opened on Friday morning, November 25 at Channel Court Shopping Centre. The tree is located in front of Woolworths and welcomes the community to donate Christmas gifts to local families in need this Christmas. “Last year we gave away 1500 gifts including 250 hampers worth $100 each
- [Stitch and share the dignity](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15610/stitch-and-share-the-dignity/) - With the giving season on the horizon, Kingborough’s Stitch and Share joined in Share the Dignity’s annual It’s in the Bag campaign.Share the Dignity is a charity that supports women and girls experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence or living it rough.It’s in the Bag is a Christmas appeal that encourages everyday Australians to put together
- [A brave new world awaits](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15608/a-brave-new-world-awaits-2/) - On November 3 students in years 3 and 4 at Blackmans Bay Primary created a living wax museum for their project about bringing explorers back to life.On display were notable explorers like Amelia Earhart, Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco de Gama, Neil Armstrong and Marco Polo. Presenting their knowledge about explorers to family, friends and fellow students
- [Tea and tech with a teen](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15606/tea-and-tech-with-a-teen/) - The Kingston Library had a wonderful morning session with year 10 students from Kingston High School for the Tea and Tech with a Teenager program on Thursday, November 17. Students helped locals with technology including learning skills using their camera on their own mobile, tablet or device. The next session at the Kingston Library is
- [Sacrifices honoured for Remembrance Day](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15604/sacrifices-honoured-for-remembrance-day/) - Students Abby Thomas, Huw Mumford, Amy Elliot and Leo Marchioli from Calvin Christian School Kingston laid flowers at a ceremony held for Remembrance Day at a Kingston Beach service on Friday, November 11. See the November 22 issue for more coverage.
- [mumara patrula Wood for the Fire Tour](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15602/mumara-patrula-wood-for-the-fire-tour/) - A new Tasmanian Aboriginal tour mumara patrula “Wood for the Fire” was launched this month at Trial Bay by Kingborough Council in conjunction with Performing Lines Tasmania and creator Nunami Sculthorpe-Green. Kingborough Deputy Mayor, Clare Glade-Wright said the tour was very moving and was brilliantly presented by creator Nunami Sculthorpe-Green. “This is the first and
- [Tasmanian trampolinists leaping into the World Champs](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15600/tasmanian-trampolinists-leaping-into-the-world-champs/) - A record number of Tasmanian gymnasts have been selected to represent Australia at the upcoming 36th FIG World Championships for Trampoline Gymnastics being held in Sofia, Bulgaria beginning November 16. In total, five gymnasts, two coaches and one judge from Tasmania will represent the country next month at the World Senior Championships. Seventy-five percent of
- [Meriem Daoui wins Tasmania Young Australian of the Year](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15599/meriem-daoui-wins-tasmania-young-australian-of-the-year/) - The 2023 Tasmania Young Australian of the Year was won by Kingston local, humanitarian and marathon runner Meriem Daoui.Meriem Daoui, a Tasmanian marathon runner and registered nurse, uses her love of running as a platform to do good. She ran her first marathon at age 16, raising over $5,000 for displaced Syrians affected by their
- [First homes at Kings Quarter completed](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15598/first-homes-at-kings-quarter-completed/) - The first 18 of 80 homes have been completed and handed over to owners at Traders in Purple’s Kings Quarter development in Kingston, adding much-needed housing stock to the greater Hobart market.Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt and Minister Guy Barnett officially opened this first stage on Wednesday, October 26.Mr Barnett said “It is a great example
- [Kingston Cubs have a busy end of October](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15596/kingston-cubs-have-a-busy-end-of-october/) - On Sat 15 October, Kingston Cubs went to the Lea and joined in the world’s largest Scout event, Jamboree on the Air – Jamboree on the Internet (JOTA-JOTI).This event brings together over two million Scouts across the globe to participate in a weekend of fun and friendship.The Kingston Cubs learnt to write their names in
- [Good-win for Young Builder of the Year](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15595/good-win-for-young-builder-of-the-year/) - Congratulations to Brad Goodwin and CBC Custom Building, on winning the Master Builders Tasmania (MBT) Awards for Excellence, Young Builder of the Year Award.MBT had the following to say of Brad:“Brad’s business, CBC Custom Building, specialises in new residential building in the Hobart area. “Brad, as the principal director responsible for overall management in a team
- [Lions awards night](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15593/lions-awards-night/) - Kingborough Lions United Football Club had their Annual Presentation Dinner on Saturday, October 15.It was refreshing to finally have an end of year event that was not affected by COVID-19.A great night was had by all as the club celebrated on and off field achievements for 2022.A special mention to Kingborough Lions Life Members, a
- [A moving space for Woodbridge](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15591/a-moving-space-for-woodbridge/) - The official opening for Woodbridge Potters’ Corner Memorial Park was held Saturday, October 8.Its landscaping, plantings, interpretation panels and memorial wall were described by project manager, Peter Leschen, as a beautiful space for both visitors and the local community and as a place to enjoy and learn about the fascinating history of the south Channel
- [Dean’s romantic gesture to Ashley](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15589/dean-s-romantic-gesture-to-ashley/) - Ashley Wilson liked a local Kingston eatery, the food was good, the atmosphere pleasant and restaurant employee Dean Moready certainly caught her attention. However, waiting for Dean to pluck up the courage to ask her out was costing Ashley in cocktails the equivalent of a small deposit on a house. “But I told him they
- [New war memorial for Kingston Beach](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15587/new-war-memorial-for-kingston-beach/) - Kingborough Council is currently seeking community feedback, on behalf of the Kingston Beach RSL Sub Branch, for a new war memorial at Kingston Beach. Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Paula Wriedt said Kingston Beach RSL Sub Branch wanted to update the current memorial to better acknowledge the sacrifices of those who suffered and lost their lives
- [Kingston Fire Brigade’s 80th anniversary ](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15585/kingston-fire-brigade-s-80th-anniversary/) - Kingston Fire Brigade celebrated its 80th anniversary with a public open day at the Fire Station on Saturday, October 1. “First established in 1942, I’m pleased to say the Kingston Fire Brigade has now been servicing the Kingborough Municipality for 80 years,” said Chief Officer, Dermot Barry. “As I attended the open day, I commend
- [Huntingfield park and ride services launched](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15583/new-park-and-ride-services-launched/) - Monday, September 26 marked the official opening of the Park and Ride bus facility in Huntingield to service the Kingborough and Channel commuters travelling to Hobart. In a press release from Michael Ferguson, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, he said “The Tasmanian Liberal Government is embarking on the most progressive agenda for public transport in
- [New child and family learning centre](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15581/new-child-and-family-learning-centre/) - More support for families with young children in the Kingborough region is on the way, with construction of the new Kingborough Child and Family Learning Centre (CFLC) expected to commence in 2023.The new Kingborough CFLC will be located on the Kingston Primary School site (Hutchins Street) and offer a variety of programs and services all
- [Celebrating the power and place of stories](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15579/celebrating-the-power-and-place-of-stories/) - Book Week is always an exciting time at Channel Christian School, and 2022 did not disappoint. “There was a real buzz around the place!” noted Learning Support staff member, Kylie Townsend.“This year's Children's Book Council of Australia theme Dreaming With Eyes Open, celebrates Country as the first storyteller, and acknowledges the power and place of stories in our
- [Exploring our oceans](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15577/exploring-our-oceans/) - Kingborough scientists, students and volunteers attended the Australian Antarctic Festival from August 24 to 28.Among the local scientists, Kingston hydrochemist Pavie Nanthasurasak, demonstrated and discussed the CSIRO’s high resolution nutrient analysis used on the CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator.The Hydrochemistry facility specializes in the measurement of low-level nutrients, dissolved oxygen, and salinity in our oceanic
- [Local school staff join strike](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15575/local-school-staff-join-strike/) - Illawarra Primary School teachers and support staff, members of the Australian Education Union (AEU), stopped work on Thursday morning, August 25, drawing a line for better working conditions and improved student learning conditions. The Blackmans Bay school teachers and staff and children are among increasing numbers of Tasmanian school staff who have taken strike action
- [Book Week in Kingborough](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15573/book-week-in-kingborough/) - Heroines from legends, fables, fairytales, and folklore paraded at Margate Primary on Wednesday, August 24. Tuesday, August 30 issue of the Kingborough Chroncile features 4 pages of Book Week photos from Margate Primary School, St Aloysius Cathlic School and Channel Christian School. Pick up a copy today, and look forward to more Book Week photos
- [Huon Highway section reopens](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15571/huon-highway-section-reopens/) - The Huon Highway section adjacent to the Kingston Wetlands reopened slightly early on Thursday afternoon, August 11. The road had been closed between the Channel Highway and the Huon Highway roundabout to enable a pedestrian underpass to be installed. Works are scheduled to continue at the site for another six to eight weeks, with temporary
- [A journey back in time at Woodbridge](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15569/a-journey-back-in-time-at-woodbridge/) - The blinds came up on the store-front windows of the old Channel Emporium in Woodbridge on the weekend of August 13 and 14, drawing the eyes and imaginations into the past. Visitors were warmly welcomed into the town for the Back to Woodridge Weekend, part of the Woodbridge Life 2022 program of events celebrating life
- [Royal pride at Snug Fire Brigade](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15567/royal-pride-at-snug-fire-brigade/) - Snug Volunteer Fire Brigade were recently presented with a plaque of appreciation from Buckingham Palace after forming a connection with HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.Snug Volunteer Fire Brigade Life Member David Archer and Snug Volunteer Fire Fighter Stephenie Wigg have complied the following story for the community.Just four weeks after the 1967 bushfires that
- [Back to Woodbridge Weekend in August](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15565/back-to-woodbridge-weekend-in-august/) - The Woodbridge Life 2022 celebratory program continues in August with a weekend of activities on August 13 and 14, inviting people to explore Woodbridge’s past and present. Committee Chair Graham Rae is inviting people to browse the town, where several well-known village landmarks have a Woodbridge story or two to tell.The landmarks will be open
- [Blues fall to Waratah](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15563/blues-fall-to-waratah/) - The First National Kingston Blues played Cripps Waratah in the RACTI Opens Elimination Final at the Hobart Netball & Sports Centre on Saturday, July 23. In a tough game, the Blues lost 48 to 56. Pictured Kingston Blues player, Lucy Bosker. (PS Carolyn Whitehouse)
- [A big thank you](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15561/a-big-thank-you/) - A special celebration was held to mark the tenth anniversary of the Kingborough Volunteer Program on Thursday, July 21. Volunteers and recipient clients of the Kingborough Council funded program were invited to share in the occasion, which included formal speeches, piano music, and refreshments at the Kingborough Community Hub.The Volunteer Program has been coordinated
- [Jireh House winter appeal](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15559/jireh-house-winter-appeal/) - The Kingborough community has collectively given generously to the Jireh House winter appeal to assist the 24-hour crisis accommodation service withsupport for women and children in need. Minister for Community Services and Development and Member for Franklin, Nic Street MP said the support hasbeen heart-warming and will “provide real, tangible assistance to the 90 women
- [Sporting common ground](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15557/sporting-common-ground/) - Local sporting clubs, including cricket, soccer, football and little athletics, are planning to meet at the Kettering Club on July 27 to consider Kingborough Council’s new policy to charge clubs, on an hourly basis, for the use of sporting grounds in the municipality. A workshop has been organised among local sporting club members to find
- [First Nations celebrated with art](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15555/first-nations-celebrated-with-art/) - A community art workshop took place in Kingborough on Wednesday, July 6, assisted by local artist, and Melukerdee woman, Gemma O’Rourke. Participants of all ages and backgrounds contributed to a collaborative painting using hands, brushes, paint, and charcoal sticks.The NAIDOC Week 2022 event, hosted by Kingborough Council, provided an opportunity to learn about and celebrate Australia’s
- [Massive win at Rugby Park](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15553/massive-win-at-rugby-park/) - The Taroona Penguins played Harlequins at Rugby Park on Saturday, June 9. It was a resounding win for the Penguins 86 to 3! Pictured Alistair Burke. (PS Carolyn Whitehouse)
- [Channel changeroom upgraded at Snug](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15551/channel-changeroom-upgraded-at-snug/) - Recently the changerooms at Snug Park have undergone a major upgrade to level the playing field for local sporting clubs. “Thanks to a $150,000 election promise from Jacquie Petrusma, the Snug Park changerooms which have been transformed from an outdated old building which catered for male sport only, into a nice clean changeroom facility which
- [$14,000 raised for cancer](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15549/14-000-raised-for-cancer/) - Locals, Hester van Niekerk and Bev Gibson, have fundraised $14,000 for gynaecological cancer research, after their friend and work colleague Susan Nolan was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Sue, a former Kingborough Councillor and a former CEO of Blackmans Bay Children Services, received a diagnosis of the advanced stage of the condition.In correspondence with the (ITALICS)
- [Speaking on national stage](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15547/speaking-on-national-stage/) - Kingston High Students Hannah and Ruby Eddleston recently participated in a national public speaking competition. The Rostrum Voice of Youth is a national competition for secondary school students from Years 7 to 12, which has been running for 47 years.Rostrum Australia is a national association of public speaking groups, first established in 1930. My sister
- [A night of lights](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15545/a-night-of-lights/) - Be part of Kingborough’s first Night of Lights on Friday, June 3 at the Kingborough Community Hub. Mayor Paula Wriedt said Kingborough Council would provide the event to celebrate the beginning of winter and entice everyone out for a visual feast.“The Night of Lights will include two laser light shows, a fire twirling performance and
- [Tigers triumph](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15543/tigers-triumph/) - In the Tasmanian State League, the Kingborough Tigers played Clarence Roos for the annual Gadomski-Riewoldt Trophy at Twin Ovals on Saturday, May 21. The final scores were Tigers 9.16.70 to Clarence 6.7.43. The Tigers collecting the trophy. Winners of the Alex Gadomski Courage Medals were Ben Donnelly for the Tigers and Sam Green for Clarence.
- [Roxy’s garden](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15541/roxy-s-garden/) - Keen on some morning yoga, brunch and a market to helping fundraise for a fantastic cause? Proud aunty, Carly Coleman, has reached out to the Kingborough Chronicle regarding a fundraiser being held for her very special, seven-year-old niece, Roxy.“Roxy has a brain malformation called Lissencephaly,” said Carly.“This comes with a range of other diagnoses including
- [Two Golden Guitars for The Wolfe Brothers](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15539/two-golden-guitars-for-the-wolfe-brothers/) - Our home-grown Wolfe Brothers have had two incredible wins at the Australian Country Music Awards. The duo took home Golden Guitars, in the categories of Capital News Group or Duo of the Year and Contemporary Country Album of the Year, for their latest release, Kids on Cassette.Tom Wolfe from the Wolfe Brothers spoke the Kingborough
- [Emerging from the cocoon](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15537/emerging-from-the-cocoon/) - A recently published memoir by local author, Simone Yemm, was penned beside the fire in a Kingston Beach café and at a shack on Bruny Island. Stalked by Demons, Guarded by Angels explores the lived experience of a life affected by loss and emotional pain, resultant dysfunctional coping mechanisms of an eating disorder and resultant
- [Woodbridge cookbook delights](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15535/woodbridge-cookbook-delights/) - Woodbridge foodies Kara Taffs, McLaren Burgoyne and Mei Yen Chua have collected, compiled, designed and illustrated a local cookbook of delights. The Woodbridge Community Cookbook of delights from the D'Entrecasteaux Channel was conceived to help fund the local events happening as part of the Woodbridge Life 2022 celebrations.The cookbook is jam packed with delightful illustrations
- [Poses for roses](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15533/poses-for-roses/) - It’s Cystic Fibrosis awareness month, with a challenge to warm hearts. Local resident, Jen Hauser, a physiotherapist who has worked in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) for over 20 years, is now working an advocate, fundraiser and active participant, with Cystic Fibrosis Tasmania. In May, the 65 for CF Realise the Dream campaign encourages individuals to do
- [Forest plants for Kingston](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15531/forest-plants-for-kingston/) - A “small forest” of native tree species is to be planted at the northern entrance of Kingston. The remaining nine poplar trees along the Huon Highway were removed on April 26 as part of major infrastructure works.In a media release on April 22, Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Paula Wriedt said the poplar trees were “nearing
- [Snug Bridge upgrade](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15529/snug-bridge-upgrade/) - The Snug River pedestrian bridge upgrade is underway. The footbridge, which is part of the Snug River Track walk, runs across the mouth of Snug River.Kingborough Council have advised the footbridge will be out of action for about a month. “The timber bridge will be removed, and new concrete abutments will be built which will
- [Tiger soar over Roos](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15527/tiger-soar-over-roos/) - Tigers FC and Clarence played in the Tasmanian State League at North Hobart Oval on Saturday, April 2. The Tigers won 14. 9. 93 to Clarence Roos 8. 13. 61. Goal scorers for the Tigers included Tyler Carter (5), Sam Duigan (2), Luke Graham (2), Lachie Clifford, Kieran Lovell, Jordan Lane and Connor Salter. Pictured
- [Learning in the great outdoors at Kingston High](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15525/learning-in-the-great-outdoors-at-kingston-high/) - In its extension to Years 11 and 12, Kingston High School (KHS) is focusing on the specialised fields of Health and Physical Education. Local Year 11 and 12 students can participate in split enrolments with any of the six Hartz Collective schools: Hobart College, Kingston High, Taroona High, Woodbridge High, Dover High and Huonville High.
- [Free buses and Firthside opened](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15523/free-buses-and-firthside-opened/) - Public bus travel is free in Tasmania for five weeks, with the temporary subsidy covering all fare types and running until the end of April. As skyrocketing fuel prices have added to the cost-of-living pressures in recent weeks, the subsidy aims to temporarily lessen the impact for commuters that can access public bus services.According to
- [Abalone agreement](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15521/abalone-agreement/) - A group of First Nations’ students from St Aloysius Catholic College travelled to Bruny Island to witness an historic event on Thursday, March 17, In what was a special day for Tasmania, an abalone deed agreement was signed between representatives of the Tasmanian Aboriginal community and the Tasmanian Government, encouraging Aboriginal people to enter the
- [Kingston High’s 2022 athletics carnival](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15519/kingston-high-s-2022-athletics-carnival/) - The Kingston High School community held their athletics carnival on February 24 and 25. Twin sisters Hannah and Ruby Eddleston, members of the school’s Creative Writing unit, interviewed staff and students during the event and prepared the following report for the Kingborough Chronicle.The Kingston High School (KHS) athletics carnival went off with a bang last
- [Woodbridge Water Fest](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15517/woodbridge-water-fest/) - The Woodbridge Water Fest took place in ideal weather at Silverwater Park on the weekend of February 20. Locals were encouraged to turn out in nautical dress for the occasion.The latest event on the Woodbridge Life 2022 anniversary-year calendar was organised by Ann Dechaineaux and the Woodbridge Community Association Committee.Woodbridge Life 2022 committee chairman Graham
- [Top Management Award for Hazell Bros](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15515/top-management-award-for-hazell-bros/) - Local civil construction and transport company Hazell Bros has been recognised in Australia’s top ten best managed companies, presented by the Premier of Tasmania, Peter Gutwein. “I had the pleasure of presenting an award to one of Tasmania’s most significant civil construction and transport companies, the Hazell Bros Group, for being recognised as one of
- [Back to school 2022](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15513/back-to-school/) - Kingston High School have hit the ground running in the new school year in February. “It was a great start to the year and all classes were in full-swing,” said Dr Libby Robinson, Principal of Kingston High School. “Grade 7s have settled in quickly. “We have a big team of excellent Teacher Aides supporting a
- [Words on Woodbridge gala event](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15511/words-on-woodbridge-gala-event/) - Woodbridge Life committee chairman Graham Rae has compiled the following report on the gala event held at the Woodbridge Hall on Saturday, January 29. A premiere film event last Saturday heralded the start of the Woodbridge Life 2022 program which celebrates living in Woodbridge. The heritage listed Woodbridge Hall was the venue for an initial
- [Local businesses share COVID stories](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15509/local-businesses-share-covid-stories/) - Reduced foot traffic, staff shortages and reduced revenue are common themes in the stories of local businesses around Kingborough during the COVID outbreak in January and February, following the opening of the State border in late 2021. The Kingborough Chronicle has been hearing from local small businesses from various retail, hospitality and health sectors regarding
- [Australia Day at Adventure Bay](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15507/australia-day-at-adventure-bay/) - Bruny Island hosted the 2022 Australia Day celebrations for Kingborough on Wednesday, January 26 at the Bruny Bowls and Community Club in Adventure Bay. The event was fun for the whole family with The Sand Family performers, crazy bikes, circus skills workshops, and games for the kids. The fantastic line-up of live music included The
- [100 not out for both Rollins and Conway](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15505/100-not-out-for-both-rollins-and-conway/) - The Kingston Crows played the Longley Bunyips for the Peter Unsworth Trophy on Saturday, January 29. The Bunyips won the toss and chose to bat. Good batting by Dan Elliott (73) and Bryce Turnbull (46) helped the Bunyips reach a total of 217. The Crows started out 1 for 7 but went on to score 1
- [New express bus services for Kingborough commuters](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15503/new-express-bus-services-for-kingborough-commuters/) - Kingborough Council has welcomed an announcement by the State Government of additional 43 express bus services between Kingborough and Hobart. The following additional express bus services are due to commence on January 30: 14 new Blackmans Bay (X07) express services;10 new Snug (X13) express services; and19 more express services running between Kingston central and the Hobart
- [Talented teens take to the stage](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15501/talented-teens-take-to-the-stage/) - Old Nick Company’s Hobart Theatre Summer School is set to perform another show-stopping musical in February, with their talented cast of teenagers performing Guys and Dolls. Following the success of Heathers in 2021, they’re back with the golden age musical Guys and Dolls, opening on Friday, February 4 at Mt Nelson Theatre, Hobart College. Set
- [Playground paradise](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15499/playground-paradise/) - While many locals continued to stay home, away from indoor public spaces around Kingborough this week, hoping to avoid contracting the coronavirus, outdoor areas continued to attract visitors. Pictured are children who built a dam at the bottom of the waterplay feature at Kingston Park playground on Thursday, January 13. For further coverage of school
- [Park and Ride update](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15497/park-and-ride-update/) - The Development application for Huntingfield Park and Ride project was approved at the Kingborough Council meeting May 3, 2021. The Park and Ride site will cater for 174 car spaces including three disability parking spaces. A Parkiteer bicycle storage facility will cater for 23 bikes, and there will be an adjacent public toilet facility.
- [Dedicated community volunteers awarded](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15495/dedicated-community-volunteers-awarded/) - Jude Lennox was awarded the title of Citizen of the Year, for her outstanding dedication to saving animals, at the Kingborough Awards ceremony was held on Saturday, January 8.The awards ceremony honoured dedicated community volunteers for 2022.Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Paula Wriedt said the awards were important because they honoured the community members who helped
- [Santa visits Snug early](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15493/santa-visits-snug-early/) - Santa and his helpers made an unscheduled, early visit to Snug last week. Due to Tasmanian Fire Service restrictions and operational guidelines, Snug Fire Brigade’s annual Santa run and lolly drop was magically rescheduled from Saturday, December 18 to Tuesday, December 14.In a Facebook post on Tuesday, December 14, the Snug Fire Brigade initially announced
- [Lightwood Park’s future is set](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15491/lightwood-park-s-future-is-set/) - The concrete was poured at Clennett's Lightwood Park development on Tuesday, December 14. It is hoped the venue will be considered as a base for one of the elite teams participating in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, to be held in Australia and New Zealand between July 20 and August 20, 2023. The facility
- [Students brave the shave for Maddy](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15489/students-brave-the-shave-for-maddy/) - The Brave Shave for Maddy fundraiser for 11-year-old St Aloysius Catholic College student Maddy Arthur has raised over $22,000 with Maddy’s classmates shaving their hair on Friday, December 3.The Brave Shave for Maddy team included Grade 5 classmates Campbell, Lucas, Logan, Rhys, Ren, Ryan, Harry, Tom, Archer, Austin and Eddie.The group of students had their
- [Bunyips defeat Mariners](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15487/bunyips-defeat-mariners/) - The Longley Bunyips (5-299) played against the Kettering Mariners (233) at Sandfly Memorial Oval in the Huon Channel Cricket Association competition on Saturday, December 12. Pictured Chris Bowles on his way to 10-not-out with a strike rate of 200.00 at the tail end of the Bunyips innings. Solid batting from Longley’s Jake Barry (90), Jordan Lovell
- [Rotary Club of Kingston 50th Anniversary](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15485/rotary-club-of-kingston-50th-anniversary/) - Rotary Club of Kingston celebrated their 50th anniversary of service to the local community with a dinner on Saturday, November 27 at the Kingborough Bowls and Community Club in Margate.Approximately 80 people attended including past and current Rotarians.The night opened with nibbles and socialising outside the bowls club and was followed by a dinner inside
- [Input on CBD makeover](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15483/input-on-cbd-makeover/) - Kingston’s CBD is having a much-needed makeover next year. Community consultation on the upgrade has commenced, with Kingborough Council currently seeking feedback on design elements for the Channel Hwy.In a media release on December 2, Mayor Paula Wriedt said local feedback on the Kingston Place Strategy, adopted by Council in May 2020, highlighted the desire
- [Bird walks brochure for Kingborough](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15481/bird-walks-brochure-for-kingborough/) - Kingborough has a new brochure to help find local bird species. The brochure is part of a series produced by BirdLife Tasmania with the support of Kingborough Council Community Grants program. The Convenor of BirdLife Tasmania, Dr Eric Woehler said the brochure provided details on the remarkable endemic bird species found nowhere else on Planet Earth,
- [Antarctic Division celebrates 40 years](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15479/antarctic-division-celebrates-40-years/) - Photo: Australian Antarctic Division Director Kim Ellis, Minister for State Growth Roger Jaensch, Honorary Antarctic Ambassador for Tasmania Sir Guy Green cutting the cake at the 40th celebrations held at Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. (Alistair Bett Photography) 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the Australian Antarctic Division’s move to Tasmania and the establishment of
- [Bruny Bowls Sponsors' Day and presentations](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15477/bruny-bowls-sponsor-s-day-and-presentations/) - In the lead up to the new Saturday Pennant Season, Saturday, October 2, the Bruny Bowls Club hosted the club’s major sponsors, players and members for their new playing tops presentation. Before the presentations, a game of barefoot bowls was enjoyed followed by a BBQ lunch.MC John ‘Jaws’ Peterson welcomed President Mick Baillie, who officially
- [Charities join forces](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15475/charities-join-forces/) - Children’s charity Tassie Mums received $1000 from the Lions Club of Kingborough to shop for essential items for children in need on September 3. Tassie Mums volunteers filled two shopping trolleys with essential items from stores in Kingston, including new underwear, socks, wipes and nappy cream. Tassie Mums said in the two hours it took to
- [Roundabout to inform CBD transformation](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15473/roundabout-to-inform-cbd-transformation/) - Kingston’s CBD is to be transformed into an attractive, vibrant and more accessible destination with wide, leafy green walkways, outdoor dining and slower traffic. Upgrades to the section of Channel Highway that runs through central Kingston are to commence in mid-2022. In preparation, Kingborough Council will be trialling a temporary roundabout at the intersection of
- [Local achievers nominated](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15471/local-achievers-nominated/) - The Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards has officially finished the state-wide search for their community contributors and Kingborough Community Missions and Blackmans Bay Primary School Parents and Friends Association have both been nominated for the Tasprint Community Group of the Year Award.Blackmans Bay Primary School Parents and Friends Association’s main priority is enabling students learn and
- [An Out of Hand exhibition](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15469/an-out-of-hand-exhibition/) - CAP: Contemporary textile creations by award-winning locals Irene Koroluk and Sandra Champion will be among the high standard of artworks on show at the Stitching and Beyond group’s biennial exhibition, Out of Hand. Irene’s free-motion stitched quilted art (pictured), inspired by Tasmania’s natural landscapes and environment, will be on show. An international standard of contemporary textile
- [Lane reduction on Huon Highway](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15467/lane-reduction-on-huon-highway/) - The Department of State Growth has commenced rock face maintenance work on the Huon Highway between Sandfly and Lower Longley started on Monday, 30 August.The routine maintenance works include installing rockfall mesh and rock catching fencing along the exposed rockface. It is expected these works will be completed by late October 2021.For safety of workers
- [Johanna van de Kamp's 100th birthday](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15466/johanna-van-de-kamp-s-100th-birthday/) - A happy day for Johanna van de Kamp celebrating her 100th birthday with family and friends at the Kingston Beach Golf Club on Sunday, August 22. Unfortunately, the lockdown prevented some of her family of three children, seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren from attending the celebrations, however it was still a beautiful and memorable
- [Tigers' leaders re-sign](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15464/tigers-leaders-re-sign/) - In a year where the Tigers performance has stamped the club as a legitimate contender in the SFL by delivering the most wins in the club’s history, three key players, Lachie Clifford, Will Campbell and Sam Duigan, have all recommitted for the next two years. The announcement came during the lead-up to the 2021 TSL
- [Woodbridge Life photo exhibition weekend](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15462/woodbridge-life-photo-exhibition-weekend/) - An exhibition of more than one hundred photos depicting life in the vibrant community of Woodbridge will be on show at Woodbridge Hall this coming weekend, August 28 and 29, from 10 am until 3 pm. West Winds program officer Trina Blazely said the public will be asked to vote for their favourite three images
- [School holidays at the library](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15460/school-holidays-at-the-library/) - Levi (5), Harry (3), Georgia (8 months) and their mum Kathryn enjoyed the story and craft session at Kingston Library on Thursday, July 8. See next week’s Kingborough Chronicle for more school holiday photos.
- [Fencing club celebrates 10th year](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15458/fencing-club-celebrates-10th-year/) - First-time fencers put on gloves and lined up for lesson one, as the Van Diemen Fencing Club celebrated its 10th anniversary on Saturday, July 3.The Kingborough Chronicle went along to check out the fencing action at Tarremah Steiner School Hall in Huntingfield.Van Diemen Fencing Club founding coach and President of Tasmanian Fencing Association Inc, Avery
- [Riley Fenn’s gold medal](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15456/riley-fenn-s-gold-medal/) - Local 14-year-old gymnast Riley Fenn recently returned from the Australian National Gymnastics Championships after winning gold on the pommel horse and finishing ninth overall in the Level 7 Open competition. Riley is the first MAG gymnast to bring home gold for Tasmania and his dream is to one day make the World Championship. “Being my
- [Monitoring behaviour at Kingston Park](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15454/monitoring-behaviour-at-kingston-park/) - Kingborough Council has installed 18 extra security cameras in Kingston Park and upgraded security cameras at the Kingborough Community Hub in an effort to address anti-social behaviour. In a combined press release on July 1, Kingston Police Inspector Mark Burke and Acting Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Jo Westwood, reassured the community that council and police
- [Lantern making time at West Winds](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15452/lantern-making-time-at-west-winds/) - Lantern making was in full swing at workshops hosted by the West Wind Community Centre in Snug, Middleton and Woodbridge on Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13, ahead of the popular annual lantern walk. Lantern artist, Ayelet, explained the lantern making process to eager workshop participants of all ages. A range of large geometric
- [Unstoppable Lollipop Liz](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15450/unstoppable-lollipop-liz/) - Elisabeth Hoare is celebrating 35 years as a crossing guard this week and has received a bundle of accolades, in the form of delightful cards with messages of thanks, from young admirers at Illawarra Primary School. Affectionately known as Lollipop Liz by the children, parents and grandparents she safely marshals across streets, the septuagenarian is
- [Foster carers needed](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15448/foster-carers-needed/) - A recent adoption day held in Kingston highlighted the need for foster carers and loving homes for the abundance of animals, particularly cats and kittens, which have pushed rescue organisations to capacity this year. The Tasmanian Animal Rescue and Sanctuary (TARS) and Tasmanian Animal Rescue, Rehabilitation and Education Services (TARRES) have been assisting each other
- [Future vision for streetscape](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15446/future-vision-for-streetscape/) - Sometimes small changes can make a big impact, as the new dining laneway and large colourful mural in the main street of Kingston demonstrates. Acting Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Jo Westwood said the mural is a step in aligning the existing CBD with Kingborough Council’s vision for the future. “The mural, lighting and paving of
- [Skating onto cloud nine](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15444/skating-onto-cloud-nine/) - The past six months have been lifechanging for Blackmans Bay resident Andrew Clark, thanks to the positive impact of being accepted into the local skating community. Andrew’s mother Karen Clark has been thrilled to see the friendship and support offered to her son, who lives with several conditions that impact his day-to-day life. “My son
- [Harvesting goodness at Chester’s Patch](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15442/harvesting-goodness-at-chester-s-patch/) - Chester's Patch held a harvest festival afternoon tea at the Brookfield Shed in Margate on Saturday, May 15, to celebrate the fruitful end of a productive second growing season in the garden. Klasina Abetz-Visser of Chester’s Patch said attendees enjoyed the festivities, including a food stall of chutneys, pickles and fresh vegetables, with a wander
- [Storytime from space](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15440/storytime-from-space/) - Kingston Library was one of many organisations across Tasmania that celebrated National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) on Wednesday, May 19. Over 100 children and 20 adults attended, including Taroona Primary School and Possums Early Learning Centre. The session opened with Kingston Library team members performing warm-up songs. The children then listened to Give me some Space!
- [Lit up for road safety](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15438/lit-up-for-road-safety/) - National Road Safety Week was recognised around the country from May 16 to 23.To raise road safety awareness, both the Kingston Civic Centre and the Kingborough Community Hub were lit up in yellow.Chair of the Kingborough Community Safety Committee and Acting Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Jo Westwood acknowledged National Road Safety Week in a media
- [Kingborough teens release sci-fi novel](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15436/kingborough-teens-release-sci-fi-novel/) - Newly published 17-year-old Kingborough writer, Madeline Lowe, and her 17-year-old co-author, Layla Ottaway, have written a family-friendly sci-fi novel for readers aged 10 and up. The book featured as part of the Tassie Indie Author Book Fair on Saturday, May 8, where young authors read from their novel. Planet Alterra is a 150-page novel set
- [Track Down Taroona’s picnic launch](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15434/track-down-taroona-s-picnic-launch/) - A new walking map was launched at a bush picnic attended by 150 locals at the Taroona Schools Reserve on Sunday, May 2. The Track Down Taroona map, partly funded by a Kingborough Council COVID-19 grant, was recently distributed to all 1400 households in Taroona, along with a flora and fauna poster. Acting Mayor of
- [Anzac Day services return](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15432/anzac-day-services-return/) - ANZAC Day services were celebrated across Kingborough on Sunday, April 25, after the Dawn Services were cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Kingston Beach RSL Club Sub-branch invited the community to the 6.30am Dawn Service and wreath laying ceremony at Kingston Beach Esplanade, followed by a march for the service and ex-service people
- [Twins share 90th birthday](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15430/twins-share-90th-birthday/) - On Saturday, April 17, Kingston resident Geoff Mundy and his twin sister celebrated a milestone 90th birthday.Geoff and his sister Audrey Knight (nee Mundy) were born in the Tasman Peninsula and moved to Southport when they were 15. Geoff’s son Noel Mundy shared some of the highlights of his father and aunt’s 90 years
- [Pickleball comes to Kingborough](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15426/pickleball-comes-to-kingborough/) - Kingborough Sports Centre opened new, purpose-built pickleball courts on Friday, February 26. As part of its new year annual refurbishment, the Kingborough Sports Centre has added four purpose built pickleball courts to its indoor stadium activities. The four pickleball courts are the first in Tasmania. To celebrate a special launch was held on February 26.
- [Kings Quarter breaks ground](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15424/kings-quarter-breaks-ground/) - Kingborough residents can look forward to more opportunities to live, work and play in the Kingston CBD after work began last week on Kings Quarter, a section of the Kingston Park development which incorporate homes, office, retail and lifestyle elements. Several dignitaries joined staff from developers Traders In Purple to break ground on Stage 1
- [Saltmarsh restoration](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15422/saltmarsh-restoration/) - Brown River Saltmarsh restoration efforts are progressing, with federal members of Parliament showing their support, meeting Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Dean Winter and council staff on site recently to discuss the project. In 2019, the Kingborough Council was successful in its application for a $20,000 grant to work on the area from the Communities Environment Program
- [National honour for Kingborough locals](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15420/national-honour-for-kingborough-locals/) - Three Kingborough locals were among the four Tasmanians who were considered at the national level for Australian of the Year award honours in their respective categories on Monday, January 25. There were 33 finalists across the four award categories for 2021 including Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the
- [Channel waterways inspire exciting collection of talent](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15418/channel-waterways-inspire-exciting-collection-of-talent/) - Kingborough artists have put in a significant number of works towards the Arts Society Waterways exhibit, which opened on Friday, February 5 at the Long Gallery in Salamanca.The Art Society of Tasmania Inc (AST), now in its 138th year, holds the major ten-day selected art exhibition every two years and strives to promote the work
- [Historical unveiling at Gordon](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15416/historical-unveiling-at-gordon/) - New interpretation panels have been developed by the South Channel Ratepayer’s and Residents Association (SCRRA) to tell the story of the township of Gordon. The project aims to tell the story of the area’s Traditional Owners, the township’s early days and the devastating impact the 1967 bushfires had on Gordon. The interpretation panels will be
- [Recognising a day of mourning](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15415/recognising-a-day-of-mourning/) - The Aboriginal flag was lowered to half-mast outside Kingborough Council chambers on January 26. Representatives of weetapoona Aboriginal Corporation (wAC) and South East Tasmania Corporation (SETAC) joined with the Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Dean Winter and Cr Gideon Cordover to acknowledge January 26 as a day of mourning for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
- [Playground marching toward completion](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15414/playground-marching-toward-completion/) - Progress is being made toward completion of the new playground in Kingston Park. Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Dean Winter expects the new playground to open in autumn. “We will have the playground ready to go in March,” Mayor Winter stated. “Things are progressing well, with contractors making good progress towards completion. “The aim is to
- [Huntingfield development applications submitted](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15412/huntingfield-development-applications-submitted/) - Tasmanian Government submitted development applications for Stage 1 of the proposed Huntingfield subdivision and a connecting roundabout to Kingborough Council.Stage 1 consists of the first 218 of 470 proposed residential lots in Huntingfield.The Department of Communities Tasmania wrote to members of the public who had previously expressed an interest in the controversial development on January
- [Middleton tennis scores court upgrade](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15410/middleton-tennis-scores-court-upgrade/) - Middleton Tennis Club has scored an upgrade to its tennis court via a $30,000 grant from the Tasmanian Government’s Improving the Playing Field program. The grant program offers financial assistance to upgrade amenities at sporting facilities around Tasmania. There is $10 million available to be distributed, across small and large grants rounds, with $5 million
- [Celebrating community contributors](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15408/celebrating-community-contributors/) - Kingborough Council hosted the annual Kingborough Awards ceremony on Saturday, January 9, to recognise and celebrate residents who have made an outstanding contribution to the wellbeing of the Kingborough community. Dignitaries and members of the public gathered at the Kingborough Community Hub where Kingborough Council presented two Citizen of the Year awards, a Young Citizen
- [Peace begins with me](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15406/peace-begins-with-me/) - Blackmans Bay Primary School students Torben Pederson and Alice Daziel received a book authored by Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, as an acknowledgement of their work on the theme of ‘Peace Begins With Me’. The book, titled Malala’s Magic Pencil, was presented by Independent Member for Nelson, the Honourable Meg Webb MLC (pictured right)
- [Kingborough Chronicle Christmas Competition winner](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15405/kingborough-chronicle-christmas-competition-winner/) - Sally de Groot of Kingston was the happy winner of this year’s Kingborough Chronicle Christmas Competition, supported by Kingston Town Meats and Harvey Norman Furniture Hobart. The competition was extremely popular with well over 400 entries. Sally won $200 worth of meat from Kingston Town Meats and a brand-new Masport Weekender barbeque from Harvey Norman,
- [Looking out for each other](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15403/looking-out-for-each-other/) - A large bright blue farmer took up residence in a paddock on the corner of Simpsons Bay Road and Bruny Island Main Road, Bruny Island on November 27. Gazing over the main road, with hand above eyes, the Beyond Blue Farmer is a reminder for the local community of the importance of looking out for
- [Changing consent education](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15401/changing-consent-education/) - Circus Studio Owner and SASS Educator Adie Delaney provided spectacular visuals alongside interviews about presenting one of the newest TED talks at the Kingborough Sports Centre on Friday, December 4. A Primary Prevention Educator with the Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Ms Delaney’s TED talk focused on consent. “I was drawn to TED because their
- [Exotic entourage reaches Longley watering hole](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15399/exotic-entourage-reaches-longley-watering-hole/) - In an unexpected sight for Longley locals, John Elliott arrived at the Longley International Hotel on Friday afternoon with his five camels and his red heeler-dingo cross Rusty. Mr Elliott arrived in Longley after walking down from Ferntree as part of a nationwide tour to raise awareness about skin cancer. Deciding there was more to
- [Blackmans Bay brightens Christmas day](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15397/blackmans-bay-brightens-christmas-day/) - Thanks to the generosity of Blackmans Bay Primary students and families, Christmas will be brighter for locals in need. On November 26, Blackmans Bay Primary School held a charity Uniform Free Day. In exchange for wearing casual clothes to school, students were asked to bring a gift or gold coin to be donated to Jireh
- [Award-winning community hub reopens](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15396/award-winning-community-hub-reopens/) - Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Dean Winter, is thrilled to announce the reopening of the Kingborough Community Hub.“I’m delighted that our premier venue is reopening to the public,” Mayor Winter said.“With the backdrop of kunanyi/Mt Wellington, Whitewater Creek and soon to be the best playground in Tasmania, the Hub is a unique andflexible space for all
- [Boldly going to bald](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15394/boldly-going-to-bald/) - Local mechanic and volunteer fire fighter, Felicity Oates took a bold step towards a cure for blood cancer recently when she shaved her hair for the World’s Greatest Shave. Shaving all her hair off was a simple decision for Felicity, who lost her grandmother earlier this year and was determined to raise money for the
- [Prayers for peace and wisdom](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15392/prayers-for-peace-and-wisdom/) - Remembrance Day wreath laying ceremonies were held in Kingston and Taroona on the 11th hour of the 11th day of November to honour those who served Australia and lost their lives in war and peacekeeping activities.The Taroona community, including veterans, ex-services families, local school representatives, local scouts, Australian Defence personnel and dignitaries gathered for the
- [Young historians meet challenge](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15390/young-historians-meet-challenge/) - Two Kingborough students have been recognised among the state’s best young historians under the Tasmanian National History Challenge awards. The theme for this year’s competition was CONTESTED hiSTORIES, inviting students to focus on a key historical event, period, decision, individual or group with a contentious past. Claire Tyers from Calvin Christian School was named the
- [Land sales approved](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15388/land-sales-approved/) - Kingborough Council will go ahead with its plan to invest in playground upgrades after councillors voted to sell four parcels of disused land. A recent Council playground audit found that 36 of Kingborough’s 45 existing playgrounds do not meet community expectations, with upgrades required. The land approved for sale included: 110 Channel Highway, Taroona; Lot
- [Inspiring individuals and Kingborough community heroes](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15386/inspiring-individuals-and-kingborough-community-heroes/) - Two of the three Kingborough residents nominated for a 2021 Tasmanian Australian of the Year award were named winners of their respective categories on Friday, October 30. Edna Pennicott of Kingborough Helping Hands (KHH) has been awarded the Tasmanian Australia’s Local Hero award and Brian Williams was recognised as Tasmania’s Senior Australian of the Year
- [Energy-neutral goal for students taking innovative climate action](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15384/energy-neutral-goal-for-students-taking-innovative-climate-action/) - Students at Tarremah Steiner School in Huntingfield have taken action to become energy-neutral. The school is on track to become the first energy-neutral school in Tasmania. The group sought and received an interest-free loan of $70,000 from not-for-profit renewable energy fund, CORENA, to employ local solar provider, Powercom, to install solar panels. A 100 kilowatt
- [SETAC expanded support strengthens health and heritage](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15382/setac-expanded-support-strengthens-health-and-heritage/) - The South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation (SETAC) has extended its operations by opening a new primary health care centre in Kingston Beach on Friday, October 16. The organisation has been operating in Cygnet since 1992 and has been looking to establish a firmer foothold in the Kingborough area to better support the local Aboriginal community.
- [Kingborough youths shaping the future](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15381/kingborough-youths-shaping-the-future/) - The Commissioner for Children and Young People Leanne McLean recently launched Future Tasmania, a new digital magazine or zine which will feature vital contributions from Kingborough youths. Produced by the Commissioner’s CCYP Ambassadors, Future Tasmania features young Tasmanians’ views on policy issues important to them and is available online. “Despite the disruption of 2020, Tasmania’s
- [New bus for Bruny Island](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15379/new-bus-for-bruny-island/) - Bruny Island residents will benefit from a new bus acquired by the Bruny Bowls and Community Club following a successful grant from the Tasmanian Community Fund.Club President Mick Baille, Member for Franklin, the Honourable Nic Street MP, Member for Franklin, the Honourable David O’Byrne MP and Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Dean Winter helped unveil the
- [Blackmans Bay protest for Planet A](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15377/blackmans-bay-protest-for-planet-a/) - Blackmans Bay Primary School students put their pencils down and picked up placards to participate in a Global Day of Climate Action on Friday, September 25. The Blackmans Bay students dressed in yellow and made signs showing their awareness and support for tackling climate change. Blackmans Bay Primary School teacher Ms Hannah Briggs said Grade
- [Further Huntingfield controversy](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15375/further-huntingfield-controversy/) - Kingborough community members are dissatisfied with the State Government’s offering of community information sessions about the Huntingfield development, saying the two sessions feel like a divide and conquer tactic. Minister for Housing, the Honourable Roger Jaensch MP officially announced the times and dates of the sessions on Saturday, September 19. “With community consultation on the
- [Fibre crafts bring joy](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15373/fibre-crafts-bring-joy/) - Kingborough’s University of the Third Age (U3A) Stitch, Knit and Chat group delivered more than three boxes of their handmade items to Ronald McDonald House in Hobart on September 14. Group leader Jaylene Seabrook said the group meets every week for a chat and craft catch-up, and all members of the group enjoy being creative.
- [Nervous debaters congratulated](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15372/nervous-debaters-congratulated/) - Two teams of Kingston Primary School grade 6 students participated in their first inter-school debate on August 17, with both teams winning.After three weeks of training, Kingston Primary students debated students from Bellerive Primary and Princes Street Primary schools.The students debated whether learning from home was better than learning from school during the pandemic restriction
- [Channel Highway Corridor Study Report released](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15368/channel-highway-corridor-study-report-released/) - The Channel Highway (Algona Road to Sandfly Road) Corridor Study Report has been released today, Tuesday September 8, by the Tasmanian Government. The Corridor Study was undertaken in response to the government’s commitment to review the junction at Howden Road, investigate safety concerns, and consider how the Channel Highway meets the current and future community
- [Astronomical fun](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15366/astronomical-fun/) - Kingston Library’s Young Einsteins program explored the theme ‘Deep Blue: Innovations for the future’ during National Science Week, from August 17 to 22. A grant from Inspiring Australia enabled the Kingborough Library to create take-home science packs filled with ocean themed activities. The science packs included; designing a compass, making a model boat, responsible fishing
- [Kingborough Awards nominations open](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15364/kingborough-awards-nominations-open/) - Kingborough Council is seeking nominations for Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Group of the Year. Nominations for outstanding Kingborough community members opened on August 27 and are due to close at midnight on Monday, October 12. Chair of the Kingborough Awards Committee, Cr Paula Wriedt spoke of the importance
- [Blackmans Bay beach gets all clear](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15362/blackmans-bay-beach-gets-all-clear/) - People are now free to swim at all parts of Blackmans Bay beach after the southern end was given a clean bill of health by the Tasmanian Government. The southern end of beach was given a ‘poor’ water quality rating in late 2018, which resulted in swimmers being advised not to swim or undertake recreational
- [Funding boost for local news in Kingborough](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15360/funding-boost-for-local-news-in-kingborough/) - Funds have started to flow to 107 regional news outlets across the country, including the (Italics) Kingborough Chronicle, as part of the Federal Government’s $50 million Public Interest News Gathering (PING) program, providing much needed support to regional television, newspaper and radio outlets during COVID-19. Assistant Minister for Regional Tourism Jonno Duniam said the funding would
- [Ivy helps sick devils](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15358/ivy-helps-sick-devils/) - Ivy Stafford, aged 3, from Kingston has shown her generous spirit by completing her own fundraiser to help Bonorong Wildlife Park as they take care of Tasmanian devils. Ivy’s mother Emma Stafford said the young girl’s interest was piqued after visiting the animal sanctuary. “After a visit to Bonorong Park, my 3-year-old daughter Ivy became
- [Bowling excellence celebrated](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15356/bowling-excellence-celebrated/) - On Saturday, August 8, the Kingborough Bowls and Community Club held their annual presentation dinner at the Margate club rooms, where trophies and awards were presented to many members of the club for various achievements reached during competition throughout the past season. The standout of the night was Vicki Bannister, who came away with five
- [Term 3 starts with a bang](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15355/term-3-starts-with-a-bang-2/) - Channel Christian School started the term with a bang, as confetti burst into the air to officially open two brand new classrooms. Principal Margaret Louw said it was fantastic to have the rooms finally open. “It was great to see the smiles on the kids faces when we launched the confetti cannons,” said Mrs Louw.
- [Growing community](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15353/growing-community/) - Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Dean Winter officially opened a new worm farm at Taroona Neighbourhood Garden (TNG), on Saturday, August 1. Locals are invited to dispose of their kitchen waste in the new worm farm, which will house up to 40,000 earthworms. Taroona Neighbourhood Garden Inc, established on council land in Taroona Park in 2007,
- [Virus burnt at Longley](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15352/virus-burnt-at-longley/) - Community celebrations and a symbolic cleansing took place on Sunday, July 26, as a large wooden coronavirus effigy went off with a bang adjacent to the Longley International Hotel. The event was intended to inject positivity into the recovery for the local community as Kingborough emerges from lockdown. The theatre opened with a pantomime between
- [Election results for Huon](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15350/election-results-for-huon/) - Mountain River medical doctor Dr Bastian Seidel (pictured) is set to be elected to the Tasmanian Legislative Council representing the Division of Huon, following preliminary counting of results since voting closed on Saturday, August 1. Percentage of first preferences based on the Tasmanian Electoral Commission’s counting of votes and returned postal votes as of Sunday,
- [Playful pooches relish upgrades](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15348/playful-pooches-relish-upgrades/) - Members and friends of the Kingborough Dog Walkers Association (KDWA) gathered at Dru Point on Sunday, July 26 for the opening of the upgrades to the dog exercise area. Established 20 years ago as the first dedicated dog exercise area in Tasmania, the Dru Point Dog Exercise Park has not had a facelift in some
- [Milestone meal delivery in Margate](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15347/milestone-meal-delivery-in-margate/) - Community Based Support (CBS) delivered its 3000th meal on Wednesday, July 22, after the organisation was forced to adapt their services in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Community Based Support CEO Allyson Warrington said the 3000th meal was delivered to CBS client, Carmyl Groombridge, from Margate. “From crisis comes opportunity,” Ms Warrington said. “We
- [New members welcomed to Rotary D’Entrecasteaux](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15345/new-members-welcomed-to-rotary-d-entrecasteaux/) - The Rotary Club of D’Entrecasteaux Channel were delighted to induct three new members to the service club recently. Past District Governor Tony Coleman and Past Assistant Governor Marion Cooper welcomed Rose Riley, Elizabeth Bertenshaw and Lynette Johnson to Rotary. “Impact starts with our members; people who see a world where people unite and take action
- [Contention over City Deal spending](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15343/contention-over-city-deal-spending/) - A Kingborough association has voiced concerns about the Hobart City Deal funding allocation, contending that the planned spending does not offer the promised solution of relieving congestion. The Hobart City Deal states that government will invest in the better utilisation of transport infrastructure to address congestion affecting the Kingborough municipal area. The Department of State
- [A slice of Germany for Kingborough](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15341/a-slice-of-germany-for-kingborough/) - The aromas wafting from Monika Ridge’s kitchen in Blackmans Bay aren’t found in the average Australian home, bringing a European culinary experience into the heart of Blackmans Bay. Originally from Tübingen in the south west of Germany, Monika moved to Tasmania with her husband Matthew in 2015 and was inspired during the lockdowns to share
- [Cutting down on hard work](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15339/cutting-down-on-hard-work/) - Food relief programs in Kingborough have benefitted from an innovative collaboration between community members, local charities and Saunders and Ward, which has resulted in the donation of four pumpkin cutting machines. Retired North West Coast farmer, Norman Spurr of Margate was inspired by a similar machine on his brother-in-law’s farm as an idea to help
- [Improved stormwater gives cleaner outlook for local beaches](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15337/improved-stormwater-gives-cleaner-outlook-for-local-beaches/) - Kingborough Council has wrapped up a year-long intensive water quality testing regime across both Kingston and Blackmans Bay beaches. While testing as part of the Derwent Estuary Program (DEP) through the warmer months continued as normal, Kingborough Council undertook its own testing throughout the year to get a better understanding of its water quality. “We
- [Community interest for multi-use trail](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15335/community-interest-for-multi-use-trail/) - Council recently commissioned a feasibility study for a multi-use trail along the North West Bay River and is now seeking feedback from members of the community on the proposed project. “I was pleased to support the recommendation to release the feasibility study for consultation,” said Cr Gideon Cordover. “I encourage everyone to read it for
- [Virus burning at Longley](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15333/virus-burning-at-longley/) - Longley has seen a ‘virus’ incubating opposite the Longley International Hotel near the North West river and the community is counting down until the wooden effigy is burnt. The wooden virus has a rough map of the globe drawn on the exterior, with protrusions designed to resemble the appearance of the COVID-19 virus Although the
- [FIFA fever for Women’s World Cup](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15331/fifa-fever-for-women-s-world-cup/) - Kingborough Lions players were celebrating with fellow football lovers across the country when news of Australia’s successful bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup was announced on Friday, June 26. This will be the first time Australia has ever hosted a World Cup event. Kingborough Lions United Football Club (KLUFC) are excited about
- [Community petition pleads for review and extended consultation](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15329/community-petition-pleads-for-review-and-extended-consultation/) - Pictured above: Kingborough Ratepayers Association Secretary Tricia Ramsey, Woodbridge Community Association Public Officer Luca Vanzino, Blackmans Bay Community Association Inc. President Rosalie Maynard, principal petitioner Matt Jones, PMAT President Anne Harrison, Howden Progress Association President Leslie Frost, Huntingfield Residents and Beyond community group organiser Tammie Fletcher and Co-Principal of Tarremah Steiner School John Correy gathered to
- [Rolling out support to the Channel](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15327/rolling-out-support-to-the-channel/) - Pictured above: Margate Christian Church Pastor Matt Bain and Kristin Ginn from Channel Churches Care are arranging deliveries to support those in the Channel community affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (PS) Channel Churches Care is a newly formed organisation providing support to Channel residents affected by COVID-19. Program Coordinator Kristin Ginn, said today that
- [Travelling together toward equality](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15325/travelling-together-toward-equality/) - Kingborough students were among those who connected with Aboriginal culture, Elders and history to appreciate how rich and dynamic Aboriginal heritage is as part of National Reconciliation Week (NRW). This year’s theme for NRW was ‘In this Together’. Established by the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation, NRW is celebrated across Australia every year from May 27
- [City deal cinched](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15323/city-deal-cinched/) - The Hobart City Deal projects for Kingborough have been locked in, with Kingborough Council formally endorsing the proposal by the Department of State Growth. Kingborough projects to be funded under the City Deal include: - Huntingfield and Firthside park and ride facilities - $6.75 million - Kingston bus interchange development - $800,000 - Kingston Place Strategy
- [Getting a wriggle on with waste education](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15321/getting-a-wriggle-on-with-waste-education/) - Taroona Community Garden members are excited by the prospect of purchasing an upgraded worm farm to replace their current, deteriorating system after the Kingborough Council meeting on Monday, May 25. A motion was raised to utilise unexpended funds from the 2019/2020 Community Waste Education budget and was carried five votes to four. The motion supported
- [Sun sets at Beachfront 32](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15319/sun-sets-at-beachfront-32/) - After 15 years serving the local community through their café and restaurant, Beachfront 32 at Kingston Beach, brothers Brett and Mark Sawford are taking the back seat in a new journey as they expand their popular artisan bar, Robbie Browns. Having purchased the business back in 2005, as a ‘milk bar and fish and chip
- [Drive-through donations](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15318/drive-through-donations/) - Local charity Tassie Mums is changing the way it works in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, operating a drive-through donation day at their Taroona headquarters.The drive-through donation event was the first held by the charity and was hailed as a great success by Tassie Mums volunteers.Founder and CEO Clair Harris said it was necessary to
- [Students dive back into classrooms](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15316/students-dive-back-into-classrooms/) - Kingborough students Kinder to Grade 6 and Years 11 and 12 were able to return to the classroom yesterday, Monday, May 25, as the State Government’s restrictions to stop the spread of coronavirus continue to be eased. Year 7 to 10 students are expected to resume face to face learning on Tuesday, June 9. Parents
- [Huntingfield Master Plan open for comment](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15314/huntingfield-master-plan-open-for-comment/) - The long anticipated Huntingfield Master Plan was released by the State Government on Wednesday, May 13, and an interactive, online map is now available where the community can offer feedback and comments on the proposed design. According to Minister for Housing, Roger Jaensch, the almost seven month delay in delivering the Master Plan was a
- [Rotary target fundraising shortfall for local charity](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15312/rotary-target-fundraising-shortfall-for-local-charity/) - The Rotary Club of Kingston is donating $5000 to the Kingborough Helping Hands to assist in their anticipated $50,000 annual fundraising shortfall, due to COVID-19. This $5000 donation has already been matched by another $5000 from a Rotary Australia Compassionate Grants Committee (RACG), a fund available through the generous philanthropic donation from Dick Smith to
- [Council budget online for comment](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15310/council-budget-online-for-comment/) - Kingborough Council’s draft 2020-21 budget is now open for public comment, having launched via the OurSay platform on Monday, May 11. Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Dean Winter said this year’s budget was probably one of the toughest in the organisation’s history. “The COVID-19 restrictions have led to an estimated $4 million underlying deficit next
- [Home Made inspiration strikes Kingborough   ](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15308/home-made-inspiration-strikes-kingborough/) - Kingborough Council’s Home Made competition had nearly 30 young creatives enter their high-quality works from across Kingborough. “It was a privilege to judge all the creative and innovative submissions to the Home Made competition,” said Deputy Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Jo Westwood, who had the difficult task of choosing which submissions would receive prizes. “All
- [Don’t delay GP visits](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15306/don-t-delay-gp-visits/) - General Practice Plus is urging the Kingborough community to look after their health and well-being by not delaying GP appointments because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr John Kruimink, who works out of the General Practice Plus clinic in Kingston Plaza, said many patients are putting off making an appointment, even for serious medical issues. “People
- [Fast track stalled in slow lane](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15304/fast-track-stalled-in-slow-lane/) - Almost seven months since the controversial land rezone for Huntingfield was approved, Kingborough residents are still awaiting a master plan for the development, despite an expected release date of October 2019.Independent Member for Nelson, Meg Webb MLC questioned the State Government on March 17 about the progress on the master plan, asking when this would
- [Young entrepreneur gives generously](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15303/young-entrepreneur-gives-generously/) - Alexis Chilcott of Kingston Beach is continuing to support Kingborough Helping Hands (KHH), raising funds through her garden stall and easing the burden for many local families and individuals during these challenging times. Although the stall started as a way to earn some pocket money, Alexis realised that she could help the community by donating
- [Kingborough stands together for Anzac Day](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15302/kingborough-stands-together-for-anzac-day/) - On an Anzac Day unlike any experienced before, members of the Kingborough community united in remembrance to light the dawn and honour the Anzac soldiers who served and sacrificed for their country. Candles, lamps, torches and phones illuminated families and individuals standing at the end of their driveways to honour veterans and fallen soldiers, observing
- [Nothing will stop us from remembering](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15300/nothing-will-stop-us-from-remembering/) - Tony Scott OAM, of Blackmans Bay supplied the Kingborough Chronicle with this powerfully positive message for ANZAC Day, which will be honoured this year in a much different way. "No matter what is happening around the world or at home, we will never forget to remember and commemorate what took place on April 25, 1915
- [Longley legends sign global deal with BMG](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15299/longley-legends-sign-global-deal-with-bmg/) - Pctured above: Tom and Nick Wolfe of the Wolfe Brothers have signed a global recording deal with BMG with the aim to build their careers internationally, particularly in America. Their brand new single No Brakes was released alongside this announcement on Friday, April 17. (PS) Friday, April 17 was a momentous day for The Wolfe
- [Hope and connection in Kingborough communities](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15297/hope-and-connection-in-kingborough-communities/) - While isolation plays havoc with the established face to face networks across Kingborough, it opens the opportunity for hyperlocal connections. Busy lifestyles, social media dependence and a lack of trust in those perceived as strangers can lead to a disconnection from our place-based community and our neighbours. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic there was already
- [Bruny barred to Easter visitors](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15295/bruny-barred-to-easter-visitors/) - Police were patrolling holiday hotspots around Kingborough over the Easter break to ensure people continued doing the right thing to keep the community safe. Bruny Island, usually a popular destination for the community, was barred to non-residents. Visiting shacks for a short get away or making a day trip to the island was not allowed,
- [Rules help families navigate new world](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15293/rules-help-families-navigate-new-world/) - A Kingborough family have found a creative way to help children and families in the community process information about the coronavirus. Alex and Oliva Rule, with their mother Miriam, are creating a series of videos about adjusting to all the necessary changes in daily life and tracking their journey throughout the global pandemic. Focussing on
- [Fortress Tasmania](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15291/fortress-tasmania/) - The past week has seen further changes to the restrictions on movement and businesses throughout Kingborough as the total number of coronavirus infections grows. One of the most recent cases was a tour guide from the company who hosted two interstate visitors who were diagnosed upon their return home. More information about the locations exposed
- [Harder measures introduced as pandemic continues](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15289/harder-measures-introduced-as-pandemic-continues/) - Kingborough residents need to be aware that public gatherings of more than two people are no longer permitted as the COVID-19 pandemic brings the implementation of tighter restrictions on movement and face to face interactions.The move is a swift reduction from the previous cap of no more than 10 people, announced only a few days
- [Dru Point story walk](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15287/dru-point-story-walk/) - Families and individuals from Kingborough who have been taking in some fresh air along the nature walk in at Dru Point lately, may have come across a series of new signposts hosting colourful picture plates with a story. This is the result of an initiative carried out by the Kingston Library, with support from Kingborough
- [Delivering kindness](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15285/delivering-kindness/) - Kingborough residents are stepping up to show their community spirit through the ongoing global pandemic. Emergency food relief is being made available to those isolating due to the COVID-19 pandemic (see page 3 for more details) and businesses across the municipality are introducing new delivery and pick-up options to also do what they can to
- [Preventative measures](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15283/preventative-measures/) - Kingborough residents returning to Tasmania from mainland Australia or overseas will be required to self-isolate for 14 days after Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Gutwein MP, introduced a state of emergency on Thursday March 19. “This is a tough, but necessary decision to flatten the curve, putting Tasmanians’ health and wellbeing first,” said Premier
- [Coronavirus health recommendations](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15281/coronavirus-health-recommendations/) - Kingborough residents who have recently travelled internationally are advised to make themselves aware of and follow public health recommendations about COVID-19. At the time of printing there were seven confirmed cases of coronavirus in Tasmania, all directly linked to people who have travelled overseas and risk to the general population is still being described as
- [Cuts prompt launch of protest campaign](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15279/cuts-prompt-launch-of-protest-campaign/) - Announced at Taroona High School (pictured above) on Thursday, March 12, the Australian Education Union (AEU) has launched an advert protesting the proposed cuts to the education budget in Tasmania. AEU Tasmania Executive member and teacher David Genford spoke passionately against the cuts at the launch of the campaign, stating that the impact of reducing
- [Connecting Snug with safer walking and cycling pathways](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15277/connecting-snug-with-safer-walking-and-cycling-pathways/) - Peter Gregory (pictured above) has very limited vision of approximately 25 per cent and can no longer drive, but that doesn’t stop him overcoming his safety concerns and walking into Snug from Lower Snug 3-4 times a week to buy the newspaper and go to the post office, the chemist or the doctor. Apart from
- [Gymnasts ascend to international heights](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15275/gymnasts-ascend-to-international-heights/) - Five Kingborough gymnasts were part of a six strong Kingborough Gymsports team which departed on Saturday, March 7 to compete in the Second Dutch Trampoline Open to be held in Alkmaar, the Netherlands over March 14 and 15. The Dutch Trampoline Open is an event sanctioned by the governing body of competitive gymnastics, the Fédération
- [Recycling bins at Kingston Beach](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15273/recycling-bins-at-kingston-beach/) - Kingborough Council has installed new recycling and waste bins at Kingston Beach, with more to be rolled out across the municipality if this initial step proves to be successful. “We are really excited to be trialling these recycling bins at one of our most popular areas,” said the Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Dean Winter. “The
- [Tuning in to student needs](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15271/tuning-in-to-student-needs/) - Construction noise is music to the ears of Taroona High School (THS) students and teacher Glenn Schultz, Director of Music and learning Area Leader for the Arts at THS, with the commencement of work on a new development to accommodate the growing needs of the school. My Schultz commented that he has been pushing hard
- [Local whisky pioneers regain family heritage](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15269/local-whisky-pioneers-regain-family-heritage/) - Tasmanian whisky pioneers, the Overeem family, are returning to the industry sooner than expected after signing a Heads of Agreement for the purchase of the award-winning ‘Overeem Single Malt Whisky’ from Australian Whisky Holdings (AWY). The acquisition will become official as of June 30. The sale will allow AWY to increase focus on Lark and
- [Bus accident prompts school crossing](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15268/bus-accident-prompts-school-crossing/) - St Aloysius students report feeling much safer crossing Nautilus Grove with the installation of a flagged and supervised crossing being constructed for the start of the school year. Chair of the Kingborough Community Safety Committee (KCSC) and Deputy Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Jo Westwood said she was really pleased to see the introduction of a
- [Art prizes awarded](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15266/art-prizes-awarded/) - The Kingborough Art Prize Exhibition was held at the Kingston Beach Community Hall from Friday, February 14 until Sunday, February 16. Exhibits were judged by an independent, professional judging panel with a prize of $1000 awarded to Terrence Gough for Best Overall Exhibit. Prizes were also awarded for the Work on Paper category to Maggie
- [Sporting future endorsed](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15264/sporting-future-endorsed/) - Kingborough Council endorsed the Future Directions Plan for the Kingborough Sports Precinct (KSP) at their most recent meeting on Tuesday, February 11. The plan covers a wholistic and aspirational vision for the complex so that it can grow to meet the needs of the community over the next few decades, while allowing for flexibility and
- [True heroes remembered](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15263/true-heroes-remembered/) - The Channel community gathered together in Snug on Friday, February 7 to mark the 53rd anniversary of the 1967 Black Tuesday fires that devasted much of Hobart and almost wiped out the community of Snug. Held at the memorial built at Snug in 2017, members of Snug Volunteer Fire Brigade, Channel Volunteer Fire Brigade, local
- [Crows open first class facilites](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15261/crows-open-first-class-facilites/) - The Kingborough Crows Cricket Club were able to celebrate an upgrade to the pitch and practice nets which are part of the new, first class, facilities officially opened at the club on Thursday, February 6. Jay Bowden from the Kingston Crows Cricket Club says the transformation at the club has been nothing short of amazing.
- [Rock lobster industry in limbo](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15259/rock-lobster-industry-in-limbo/) - Local fisherman have been left in the lurch after a halt on exports of crayfish to China during the height of the fishing season. The Chinese market is usually quite lucrative for locals selling the crustaceans, especially during the Lunar New Year celebrations, however the outbreak of the coronavirus in the Hubei province of China
- [John Street upgrades complete](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15257/john-street-upgrades-complete/) - The upgrades taking place over the last several months in John Street have been a small part of the ongoing revitalisation of the Kingston CBD, in conjunction with the development of the Kingston Park precinct. New footpaths on both sides of the street, new kerbs, guttering and drainage systems have all been part of the
- [Kingston Park playground progress](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15255/kingston-park-playground-progress/) - Kingborough Council is starting to dig in, ready to create one of Tasmania’s best playgrounds. Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Dean Winter, was due to break ground today, Tuesday, January 28 on the first stage of this important community project which will begin the construction of the long-awaited play space and the community lawn. Mayor Winter,
- [Dual awards for local pharmacy](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15253/interstate-awards-for-local-pharmacy/) - Pharmacy Manager Aimee de la Bere from Priceline Channel Court has been awarded the Pharmacist of the Year award for the Vic/Tas region, making her one of five candidates that will now be considered for the Australian Pharmacist of the Year. Along with the other five state level awardees, Ms de la Bere will be
- [Public input ousts paid parking](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15251/public-input-ousts-paid-parking/) - Kingborough Council considered a report at their most recent meeting on Monday, January 13, recommending the introduction of paid parking to the new car park located in Skipper Lane, Kingston Park which will soon be replacing the current, temporary car park near the Kingborough Community Hub.The report recommended that a $5 fee be introduced for
- [Hodgman resigns](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15249/hodgman-resigns/) - The resignation of Tasmanian Premier and Member for Franklin, the Honourable Will Hodgman MP, came as a surprise to many across the state including Kingborough residents who reside in his electorate. Making the announcement on Tuesday, January 14, Mr Hodgman has been involved in Tasmanian politics for 17 years, elected as a Member for Franklin
- [Musical Theatre group debut at Fringe](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15247/musical-theatre-group-debut-at-fringe/) - The community theatre group, Kingborough Amateur Musical Society (KAMS), performed their first official show on Saturday, January 11 as part of the Fringe at the Edge of the World Festival. KAMS was formed in early 2019 with the aim of bringing community musical theatre to the Kingborough region and giving amateur performers a chance to
- [Kingborough award winners announced](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15245/kingborough-award-winners-announced/) - Kingborough Council hosted its annual awards ceremony on Saturday, January 11 at the Kingborough Community Hub in Kingston, to recognise and celebrate residents who have made an outstanding contribution to the well-being of the Kingborough community. The Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Dean Winter presented the Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community
- [Carols on the Village Green](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15243/carols-on-the-village-green/) - The Channel community were able to celebrate the first event at the Woodbridge Village Green on Wednesday, December 18 with Carols by Twilight. “This is a milestone in the life of this exciting community asset,” event organiser Ann Dechaineux remarked. As the gathering settled into the small, stone-lined amphitheatre in anticipation of sharing Christmas spirit
- [Bruny Island trains for better treatment](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15241/bruny-island-trains-for-better-treatment/) - Bruny Island Community Health Centre hosted a team from CareFlight recently as they ran their Sick and Injured Kids in the Bush workshop. CareFlight runs accredited training for clinical specialists and a range of free education and training programs to build resilience in regional, rural and remote areas as well as providing aeromedical services. The
- [Council’s open forum AGM hears community concerns](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15240/council-s-open-forum-agm-hears-community-concerns/) - Kingborough Council invited residents of the municipality to attend the open forum Annual General Meeting on Saturday, December 7. The AGM provided a platform for the public to bring forward motions, questions and concerns to the Kingborough Council and was also livestreamed to the council’s Facebook page to accommodate those who could not attend in
- [Protecting Bruny Island power supply](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15238/protecting-bruny-island-power-supply/) - Bruny Island residents have been assured by TasNetworks that it will safeguard their electricity supply while it replaces the island’s back-up supply cable. “We’re confident we can safeguard Bruny Island’s power supply,” said TasNetworks’ Leader of Engineering, Eddie Jager. “There’s no cause for concern.” The back-up cable between Tinderbox and Dennes Point failed on Sunday,
- [Ninja kid earns junior Shodan](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15237/ninja-kid-earns-junior-shodan/) - Snug local Rachael Taylor has been rewarded for outstanding effort by achieving her junior Shodan (black belt) at just 11 years of age.Rachael trains with the teenage, Ninja Warriors class to learn traditional battlefield techniques of the ninja and samurai at the Bujinkan Tasmania Dojo under Sensei Duncan Stewart.Having trained with the dojo for six
- [Bright idea for streetlights](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15235/bright-idea-for-streetlights/) - Kingborough Council is changing its streetlights to energy efficient LEDs as part of the Great Southern Lights project, with work expected to be completed by Christmas.“We are pleased to be changing over 1700 streetlights to LEDs across Kingborough,” said Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Dean Winter.“I would like to thank Ironbark Sustainability for managing the project,
- [Pool petition reaches 500 as council weighs benefits versus burdens](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15233/pool-petition-reaches-500-as-council-weighs-benefits-versus-burdens/) - Over 500 residents of the Kingborough area have put their names to a petition asking Kingborough Council to commit to a pool in the area. The petition, organised by Rebecca Bushby and Amanda Meadows calls on council to ‘source a hydrotherapy pool for rehabilitation and swimming to address injury, illness, chronic health conditions, general health
- [Transport lacking in Channel](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15232/public-transport-lacking-in-channel/) - An independent study into transport across the Channel area could provide information needed to spur change across Kingborough’s public transportation systems and offer potentially valuable insights into the impact that a lack of accessible transport can have on employment, youth, mental health and congestion. Social Work student Adam Penklis, who conducted the study in conjunction
- [Caring Blackmans Bay students blossom](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15230/caring-blackmans-bay-students-blossom/) - Three students from Blackmans Bay Primary School are determined to make a positive difference in the face of the devastation left by the recent bushfires across New South Wales and Queensland. After learning about native Australian animals through their classwork, Yaz Andrews (7), Olivia Rule (8) and Olive Sherwin (8) were driven by their compassion
- [Women’s club celebrates 40 years](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15229/women-s-club-celebrates-40-years/) - Friendship, mutual support and good fun have drawn together women from the Kingborough area to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Kingborough Women’s Club on Friday, November 15. Founded by Daphne Fyfe, the social club is run by a group of dedicated women who are committed to bringing the benefits and values of the club
- [Marathon effort for brain cancer battler](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15227/marathon-effort-for-brain-cancer-battler/) - Kingston local Leigh Henderson has returned to the Point to Pinnacle to raise funds and awareness for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation just months after invasive surgery to treat a brain tumour left him re-learning how to walk. For Leigh, being diagnosed with brain cancer came as a shock, never thinking that symptoms he experienced
- [New lifestyle opportunities at Kings Quarter development](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15225/new-lifestyle-opportunities-at-kings-quarter-development/) - Kingborough Council approved stage one of the residential development at Kingston Park on Monday, November 11. Mayor of Kingborough Cr Dean Winter is enthusiastic about the opportunities this will provide for the community as work gets underway. “We are very excited to announce that the first stage of the residential development on Kingston Park has
- [Level playing field in sport](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15223/level-playing-field-in-sport/) - Two Kingborough sporting clubs have been awarded substantial grants for the purposes of upgrading their female change rooms and facilities as part of the Levelling the Playing Field program aimed to support women and girls participating in sport.The Kingborough Tigers Football Club will receive $340,000 towards their female change rooms at Kingston Beach and the
- [Cancer fundraiser walk success](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15221/cancer-fundraiser-walk-success/) - The sixth annual Walk4BrainCancer Tasmania has been declared a success by its organiser, Senator Catryna Bilyk.More than 250 people gathered for the two-kilometre inspirational walk at Dru Point Bicentennial Park to raise funds for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation.Senator Bilyk, who is a Cure Brain Cancer Ambassador, said the funds raised would help the Foundation
- [Kingborough Chronicle celebrates decade in print](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15218/kingborough-chronicle-celebrates-decade-in-print/) - Local independent newspaper Kingborough Chronicle is celebrating their 10 year anniversary.In 2009 the Kingborough Chronicle published for the first time, providing local, free, weekly, independent news for the Kingborough and Channel communities.“Over 10 years many things have changed, however the core of the Kingborough Chronicle’s objective has remained the same, connecting community and business,” said
- [Margate Primary celebrates 150 years of education](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15216/margate-primary-celebrates-150-years-of-education/) - Margate Primary School celebrated the 150th anniversary of the school with the community at a special assembly on Wednesday October 31. Alongside the current classes of eager learners sat past students and staff, including former principal Ken Hunt who led the school through their 125th anniversary. Past staff in attendance included Ros Hughes, Sue McKibbon,
- [Margate director to stage beloved classic](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15214/margate-director-to-stage-beloved-classic/) - Margate resident Anne Blythe-Cooper will be directing the children's favourite ‘Charlotte's Web’ in July next year for the Hobart Repertory Theatre Company (HRTC). As well as ‘Charlotte's Web’, the upcoming season will include ‘Keeping up Appearances’, ‘Blithe Spirit’ and ‘Love from a Stranger.’ When speaking about what drew her to choose the story Ms Blythe-Cooper said, "Charlotte’s
- [Diwali delights](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15212/diwali-delights/) - Plenty of activity filled the Kingborough Hub on Friday, October 18 for the Diwali Festival. Traditionally a Hindi religious festival marking the start of their new year, Diwali means ‘row of lights’ in Sanskrit and during the four to five day celebration, lights and lamps are used to decorate the home.Those at the hub for
- [Student safety push at Taroona](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15210/student-safety-push-at-taroona-2/) - Labor MP Ella Haddad is taking action following an incident earlier this year where a child was struck off his bike along Flinders Esplanade, Taroona, while riding home from school. Luckily the young boy was not badly hurt and has made a full recovery, however Ms Haddad feels it has really highlighted the traffic
- [Pony clubs speak up](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15208/pony-club-speaks-up/) - The Huntingfield Pony and Riding Club recently hosted a positive mental health session, having James from SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTy coming to speak to club members and inviting members of the Huon and District Pony Club to attend. The session explored techniques to implement when things don’t always go to plan, so that focus can be
- [Rebelling against global extinction](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15206/rebelling-against-global-extinction/) - The Extinction Rebellion (XR) Red Brigade was present in Kingston on Thursday, October 10 as Kingborough members declared their rebellion against the government and politicians for what they see as not facing up to the realities of climate change. Beginning at the Channel Court upper carpark, the group proceeded to the office of the Premier
- [Reaching out for mental health](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15204/reaching-out-for-mental-health/) - ‘Reaching Out,’ the latest West Winds Community Centre art exhibit, was officially launched on Friday, October 11. The themed exhibit is inspired by Mental Health Week and features artworks that focus on connection with those around us and how these connections manifests in our lives. The exhibit was introduced by West Winds President Michael Yates
- [Historic Churchill Fellowship awards look to future](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15202/historic-churchill-fellowship-awards-look-to-future/) - The latest Churchill Fellowship awards have given two Kingborough women an exciting chance to travel the globe and further their experience and knowledge for the betterment of themselves and their community. Leah Galvin has been granted her fellowship to explore business and government approaches which have increase local food procurement in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, the
- [Chester’s Patch at Brookfield](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15200/chester-s-patch-at-brookfield/) - Garden enthusiasts, those looking to learn about getting their hands dirty and people wanting to support and connect with the community will soon have a new outlet through the establishment of the Chester’s Patch community garden project in Margate. A partnership between Channel Community Care, run by Margate Christian Church and Julia Ridges, owner of
- [Big hearts at Snug](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15198/big-hearts-at-snug/) - Snug Primary School banded together to show their large hearts on Friday, September 27, wearing yellow for Microcephaly Awareness Day in support of fellow student, seven-year-old Blake Woolley who was born with the neurological condition.According to the World Health Organisation, Microcephaly is a condition where a baby is born with a comparatively smaller head size
- [Call for intervention over Blackmans Bay water quality](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15196/call-for-intervention-over-blackmans-bay-water-quality/) - Further questions about the water quality at Blackmans Bay have frustrated Kingborough residents wondering if they will be able to take to the water this summer of if there will be an ongoing closure over the summer months.After detection of faecal contamination in the water at the southern end of Blackmans Bay Beach, the area
- [White Label brings new phase of Tasmanian whiskey to Kingborough](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15195/white-label-brings-new-phase-of-tasmanian-whiskey-to-kingborough-3/) - White Label Distillery held their official launch on Friday, September 20, ushering in an exciting new phase for Tasmanian whisky production in the state. The company has opened the way to significant increases in volume and opportunities for export by offering the first Tasmanian ‘contract only’ single malt whisky distillery, established to craft spirit for
- [Controversial Huntingfield rezone passes Parliament](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15193/controversial-huntingfield-rezone-passes-parliament/) - The Huntingfield development moved to the next stage of progress when it passed through the Upper House on Tuesday, September 17 after over seven hours of debate among Legislative Council members.Minister for Housing Roger Jaensch said, “The Huntingfield site rezoning process has passed Parliament and will now proceed to the detailed master planning stage and
- [Strong message in Climate Strike](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15191/strong-message-in-climate-strike/) - A banner making event was hosted by the Tasmanian Young Greens on Friday, September 13 in preparation for the Climate Strike movement to be held on September 20.The climate strike, originally started by Swedish high school student Greta Thunberg, has grown into a global movement and is widening its reach to people of all ages. Tasmanian Young Greens
- [Kingborough Young Archies artists shine](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15189/kingborough-young-archies-artists-shine-2/) - A student from Margate Primary School has won the prestigious Exhibition Hanger’s Award at the 2019 Young Archies Awards. Modelled on the famous Archibald Prize, the Young Archies showcases the artistic talent of students from Kindergarten to Year 12 in government schools, providing them with a great opportunity to experience participation in an impressive art
- [Landscapes by Merryn Day](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15187/landscapes-by-merryn-day/) - Throughout September and October, the Channel Museum at Margate is hosting a display of 31 landscape artworks assembled by local artist, Merryn Day; a 17-year-old currently in her final year of High School. Merryn has a tremendous passion for painting and her painting skills are self-taught. For over five years Merryn has been working with
- [Huntingfield hits Parliament](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15186/huntingfield-hits-parliament/) - The Housing Land Supply Order for Huntingfield, was tabled Tuesday, September 4 for the consideration of Parliament, with The State Government progressing the rezoning of more surplus government land to boost the supply of affordable housing in Tasmania. The fast-track rezoning of 69 hectares of publicly-owned land at Huntingfield, to allow for one of the
- [Volunteers aid veterans](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15184/volunteers-aid-veterans/) - Volunteers aid veterans Kingborough Council hosted a special afternoon tea on Wednesday, August 29 where council members and volunteers could meet with those involved with the Legacy program, including Legatees and widows of some of Kingborough’s servicemen.A moving address was given during the event by Mrs Annette Martin in memory of her husband, Legatee Peter
- [Rich heritage on display](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15183/rich-heritage-on-display/) - Hobart College is marking the 150th anniversary of compulsory public education in Tasmania with the opening of a Heritage Room.Hobart College Principal Tracy Siedler said the aim of the Heritage Room is to share stories and photos of the past and celebrate the long and proud history of the school, which has had a real
- [Douce has Lions pride](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15181/douce-has-lions-pride/) - Kingborough Lion Keenan Douce is one of the lucky candidates under consideration by Football Tasmania for the final squad of 22 players that will face off against the Central Coast Mariners at the Darcy Street pre-season game on September 8.The Mariners will be in the state for four days and will play two pre-season trial
- [Marine milestone](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15179/marine-milestone/) - Australia’s first Marine Discovery Centre, Woodbridge has received a major upgrade just in time for the 40th birthday re-opening celebration held on Wednesday, August 21. Woodbridge school students and staff were in attendance along with Minister for Education and Training, Jeremy Rockliff who applauded the $900,000 investment by the State Government into the unique learning
- [Atkinson retirement recount](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15177/atkinson-retirement-recount1/) - After serving the Kingborough community since 2014, Richard Atkinson announced his resignation from council on Monday, August 12, stating that he has taken a new position which is incompatible with the demands required for being a councillor. The State Electoral Commissioner has been advised and eligible candidates will be notified this week, with a recount
- [Dignity drive](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15175/dignity-drive/) - Volunteers for Share the Dignity are committed to helping end period poverty through the August Dignity Drive and encouraging all Kingborough residents to donate sanitary products to Share the Dignity via the collection boxes located at Woolworths and Terry White at Kingston Town and Woolworths and Big W at Channel Court. With women and young
- [Greener pastures for Woodbridge community](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15173/greener-pastures-for-woodbridge-community/) - The Village Green project at Woodbridge is ready to start taking steps forward again after the completion of a lengthy, four year process to see the transfer of the land for the project from a generous local donor, into the hands of the Woodbridge Community Association. The Woodbridge Community Association (WCA) has been fundraising, planning
- [Excellence recognised in Kingston Beach lifesavers](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15171/excellence-recognised-in-kingston-beach-lifesavers/) - Kingston Beach Surf Life Saving Club (KBSLSC) has been presented with two awards for the 2018/2019 season of Surf Life Saving Tasmania’s (SLST) Awards of Excellence, held at MONA on Saturday, August 10.KBSLSC has obtained the top award of being named the Premier Club as well as being awarded the Community Education Program of the
- [Mighty helpful to Stay ChatTY](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15169/mighty-helpful-to-stay-chatty/) - Relationships Australia Tasmania and Clennett’s Mitre 10 announced a formal partnership between the two organisations on Thursday, August 1, specifically to support the activities of SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY. COO of Relationships Australia, Michael Kelly said that the synergy of the partnership will create many important opportunities for the organisation, with one aim being to
- [Creative community at St Luke’s](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15167/creative-community-at-st-luke-s/) - The Revered Ruth Hanlon is hoping that the new creative space offered at St Luke’s Taroona will serve and strengthen the Taroona community.Rev’d Hanlon has had a career as a social worker, helping children and families as well as working at the other end of the spectrum in palliative care. Rev’d Hanlon was then
- [Critical opportunities for young artists](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15165/critical-opportunities-for-young-artists/) - As Critical Culture Ambassadors, four Kingston High students have been given the opportunity to be a part of a wide variety of events over the next few years as they develop vital connections and valuable insights into many elements of the art world. An initiative by the Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC), the Critical Culture Ambassador
- [Only the best for Kingborough kids](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15163/only-the-best-for-kingborough-kids/) - Plans for Tasmania’s best playground, to be built at the Kingborough Community Hub, have been given the green light this week as Kingborough Council endorsed an application for an interest-free loan to get the project underway. The majority of respondents also gave high star ratings for the final design of the playground which consists of
- [Channel girls show off new stripes](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15161/channel-girls-show-off-new-strips/) - The first U/14’s girls AFL team from the Channel Saints Football Club were proudly showing their colours on Sunday, with the inaugural run of the teams brand new guernseys.The guernseys are in the traditional, striped pattern seen on all Channel Saints, with the girls choosing pink to replace the club’s traditional red stripe for their
- [Concern over local road conditions](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15159/concern-over-local-road-conditions/) - The Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Dean Winter and Inspector David Wiss of Kingston Police are urging motorists to drive to the conditions following three crashes on the Southern Outlet last Wednesday, July 17. The crashes occurred on both the north and sound bound lanes of the Outlet in the late afternoon and early evening during
- [Huntingfield fast-track bypasses community](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15158/huntingfield-fast-track-bypasses-community/) - The fast-track rezone process has begun at Huntingfield to allow for affordable homes. The Planning Matters Alliance Tasmania (PMAT) understand the proposal is for over 500 dwellings on around 30 hectares, allowing for one of the largest and most dense subdivisions ever proposed in Tasmania (see map).The PMAT believes the area will only contain a
- [Tigers pull together for historic win](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15156/tigers-pull-together-for-historic-win/) - Kingborough Tigers FC made history on Saturday, with the club registering its first seniors win over North Launceston since joining the competition in 2014. The Tigers' Seniors had the task in front of them with North Launceston up near the top of the ladder and the Tigers at 5th however the Tigers toppled the reigning premiers
- [Landcare celebrates 25 years](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15154/landcare-celebrates-25-years/) - Landcare Tasmania and Kingborough Council invite everyone to get their hands dirty at a community planting event on Sunday, July 28. The event will celebrate Landcare Tasmania’s 25th birthday and National Tree Day for 2019. This year the group will be planting a native corridor, which will connect Nautilus Drive in Huntingfield with the Peter
- [Choice Award for Cyber Hair](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15152/choice-award-for-cyber-hair/) - Cyber Hair was recently recognised at the 2019 Employer of Choice Awards held Thursday, June 27.Among 13 other Tasmanian businesses awarded the Employer of Choice Award on the evening, Cyber Hair’s workplace was recognised as a Tasmanian organisation that demonstrate contemporary workplace practices and outstanding support for their staff.An Employer of Choice is a workplace
- [Woodbridge lanterns light up](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15150/woodbridge-lanterns-light-up/) - West Winds Community Centre organised a Lantern Parade Saturday evening, June 22 in Woodbridge. Starting at the entrance to Silverwater Park at 5.30pm, families gathered with their lanterns, some made from the recent Lantern Making Workshops also held at West Winds. Freya, Billie and Lola enjoyed the night which included a bonfire lighting ceremony, fire
- [Kingborough welcomes new Citizens](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15148/kingborough-welcomes-new-citizens/) - Kingborough’s newest citizens were welcomed on Friday, June 21 by Liberal Senator, Eric Abetz, Labor Senator, Catryna Bilyk, Franklin Liberal MP, Jacquie Petrusma, Labor Federal MP, Julie Collins, Franklin Labor MP, David O’Bynre and Franklin Greens MP, Rosalie Woodruff in a ceremony presided over by Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Dean Winter and Kingborough Councillors. In
- [Tigers thrash Clarence by 55 points](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15146/tigers-thrash-clarence-by-55-points/) - The Tigers FC grab another four points, winning against Clarence at Blundstone Arena, Saturday, June 22. The Tigers burst into the first quarter kicking six unanswered goals, dominating Clarence every quarter to win 15.8. 98 to 6.7. 43. Jarryd Drew was named one of the Tigers best in the 55 point win. (PS Carolyn Whitehouse)
- [Mud, mud, glorious mud](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15144/mud-mud-glorious-mud/) - Adventure Patch are holding their first International Mud Day on the Sunday, June 30, where children can enjoy the fun and benefits of mud. Sam 4, Nora 2, Noah 3, Isaac 2 and Zoe 2 in front, had a wonderful time playing outside in the mud, learning together and having fun. More photos on Page 3
- [Young Achievers from Kingborough](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15143/young-achievers-from-kingborough/) - Pictured: Alex Morris Baguley, 28 of Leslie Vale won the Colony 47 Transition to Work Award as part of this year’s Young Achiever Awards presented at Wrest Point on Friday night. The winners in the Young Achiever Awards were announced on Friday, May 31, to an audience of over 380 people, at a gala presentation
- [New stoves have students cooking up a storm](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15141/new-stoves-have-students-cooking-up-a-storm/) - Woodbridge School has once again benefited from the generosity of the Kettering Social Club.At the end of last year, it became apparent that the school would need additional stoves in the kitchen to accommodate the increased enrolment of 26 students into the new Grade 7 classes for 2019, when the kitchen was only equipped for
- [Perfect weather for Kingston Beach Fun Run](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15140/perfect-weather-for-kingston-beach-fun-run/) - The 17th annual Kingston Rotary Fun Run Walk organised by the Rotary Club of Kingston was held in perfect weather on Sunday, the last weekend in autumn. Four hundred and fifty runners and walkers participated in the 5km run/walk from the Kingborough Sports Centre to the finish line on Kingston Beach.Apart from being a significant
- [Changes to building and plumbing permits](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15138/changes-to-building-and-plumbing-permits/) - Before erecting, altering, extending, changing the use or demolishing a building the Kingborough Council recommends that you speak to their Development Services staff. The building project you are considering may require planning, building, demolition or plumbing approvals. The council advises that the Building Act 2016 was recently amended to apply an expiry date of 1 July 2020
- [Refuge tourism partnership takes flight](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15136/refuge-tourism-partnership-takes-flight/) - The State Government recognises with increased visitor activity, there must be hard work to ensure the protection of what makes our state a premium destination for visitors.Premier Will Hodgman welcomed a new, unique partnership between Tourism Tasmania and global travel company, Abercrombie & Kent (A&K), which will support the work of Tasmania’s Raptor Refuge.The Refuge
- [Kingston Health Centre officially opened](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15134/kingston-health-centre-officially-opened/) - The new Kingston Health Centre was officially opened on Wednesday, May 8, by the Premier, Will Hodgman and Health Minister, Michael Ferguson.After a plaque was unveiled, the Premier and Minister toured the fit for purpose, modern and contemporary facility.Providing vital care closer to home for thousands of Kingborough residents the government said it will take
- [Margate sewage treatment plant decommissioned](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15132/margate-sewage-treatment-plant-decommissioned/) - Pictured, TasWater Project Supervisor Garry Barwick overseeing the concrete pour of the emergency retention basin at the new Margate Sewage Pump Station. (PS) A newly installed pump station and the construction of emergency retention storages at the Margate sewage treatment plant has enabled TasWater to close down the facility which has been in operation for decades.From
- [Targa in town](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15130/targa-in-town/) - Pictured, Paul Stokell accomplished his first outright victory and Dutton Garage GT2 class win at the event after negotiating six days of some of the fiercest tarmac rally competition in the world. (PS Angryman Photography) Highly decorated former circuit racer Paul Stokell conquered Targa Tasmania. Stokell accomplished his first outright victory and Dutton Garage GT2 class
- [Southern Open Table Tennis Championships](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15128/southern-open-table-tennis-championships/) - Pictured, Nick Sakov competes in the Southern Open Table Tennis Championships. (PS Carolyn Whitehouse) The 69th Southern Open Table Tennis Championships were hosted by the Southern Tasmanian Table Tennis Association (STTTA) on Saturday, May 4, at the Kingborough Sports Centre. The full day championships saw entries from 66 participants, with players from at least five
- [It’s Mario time](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15124/it-s-mario-time/) - A new entertainment venture has been proposed for the local area.An application for planning approval was lodged with the Kingborough Council for a multi-million dollar go kart circuit based on the Nintendo Mario Kart game.Largely solar powered, the complex would have both an outdoor and indoor track including pit areas, at the old K &
- [ANZAC Day Kingston Beach](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15122/anzac-day-kingston-beach/) - Kingston Primary School Captain, Tommy Bone and Vice-Captain, Jack Salveson laid a wreath at the Kingston Beach Dawn Service on Anzac Day. Tommy proudly wore the medals of his great, great grandfather, who was in the First Australian Machine Gun Battalion in World War One. Mel Cooper, Kingston Beach Sub Branch President, assured the crowd
- [Have your say on the council budget](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15120/have-your-say-on-the-council-budget/) - The Kingborough Council has released its draft Budget for the 2019/20 financial year and is seeking feedback from the community.Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Dean Winter said, “The next financial year will be an important year for the council as we aim to roll out our largest infrastructure spend in our history, while maintaining a strong
- [Sculpture Trail at Birchs Bay](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15118/sculpture-trail-at-birchs-bay/) - Caption: Mitch Evans sculpture ‘Eagle has Landed’ can be viewed on The Sculpture Trail which is 1.5km, and suitable for most ages and abilities. (PS) The 2019 Sculpture Prize Exhibition has begun and runs until July 31.In its 14th year, Art Farm Birchs Bay’s annual sculpture event has moved through different forms over the years,
- [Easter egg donation](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15116/easter-egg-donation/) - Pictured: Blackmans Bay Primary School Principal, Della Wells and Judy Hunter with some of the Easter Eggs donated at the recent Uniform Free Day. (PS) Students at Blackmans Bay Primary School have ensured Easter will be a little brighter for more than 160 locals in need. The aim of the day was to provide at
- [Kingborough wins the State Pennant Trophy](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15114/kingborough-wins-the-state-pennant-trophy/) - Pictured: The jubilant Kingborough Premier Division Team with the state trophy after winning the State Pennant Championships in Penguin. (PS) After winning The Bowls Tasmania South Pennant Grand Final Kingborough’s Premier Division team travelled to Penguin Bowls Club to play in The Bowls Tasmania Premier Division State Pennant Championships. Competition was played over Saturday and
- [Great support for Tigers in opening round](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15110/great-support-for-tigers-in-opening-round/) - To kick off the 2019 Tasmanian State League season against the reigning premier North Launceston, the Kingborough Tigers were hoping for great weather and a big crowd and that is exactly what they got at the Kingston Twin Ovals on Saturday, March 30.Tigers supporters turned out in droves to watch the exciting young players representing
- [What Dogs Can Do event](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15108/what-dogs-can-do-event/) - Around 40 per cent of homes in Kingborough have a dog, and owners love to walk and socialise with their canine friends, so the upcoming community event What Dogs Can Do is a great way to investigate more opportunities to do just that. The Kingborough Dog Walking Association (KWDA) are kick-starting a program of awareness
- [Opening night for the Hub](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15106/opening-night-for-the-hub/) - The Kingborough community is invited to the opening of the new Kingborough Community Hub by the council at Kingston Park from 5pm on Friday, March 29. The official opening and speeches with Senator Eric Abetz and the Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Dean Winter will start at 5pm. Following this, guests will have an opportunity to
- [Upgraded sewage treatment plant](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15104/upgraded-sewage-treatment-plant/) - TasWater’s $50 million upgrade of the sewage treatment plant at Blackmans Bay has reached a major milestone with flows from the old plant now cut-over to the new facilities. The new Intermittent Decant Extended Aeration (IDEA) treatment process has the capacity to treat sewage from up to 40,000 households, nearly double what the old plant
- [Snug Scout Regatta](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15102/snug-scout-regatta/) - Snug last weekend was inundated scouts who attended the 56th Scout/Guide Regatta with nearly a thousand participants from as close as North West Bay and as far away as Smithton. There were 2500 individual and/or team entries for the activities over the three days.The regatta provides an opportunity to engage in a variety of activities
- [Gypsy jazz at Woodbridge](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15100/gypsy-jazz-at-woodbridge/) - Django’s Tiger are an exciting group of young musicians who performed at West Winds Community Centre in Woodbridge last year. They were sensational, so West Winds decided that they had to have them back to start off the jazz afternoons for 2019.Djangos Tiger is not a cover band, they are immersed in the style and
- [Is the tide finally turning?](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15098/is-the-tide-finally-turning/) - The residents and beach-goers of the Kingborough community have become increasingly frustrated as another summer ends, and the prospects of having safe local beaches to swim at next summer remains uncertain.Blackmans Bay Beach south has been off limits for swimmers for the entire 2018-19 summer, due to high levels of contamination after testing over the
- [Kingborough gymnasts qualified for selection](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15096/kingborough-gymnasts-qualified-for-selection/) - A Tasmanian State Team Qualifying event for trampoline and tumbling were held at the Kingborough Sports Centre during the weekend of February 23 and 24. There are two more qualifying events, including the Tasmanian State Championships in April before the team is selected and announced.Gymnasts who obtained qualification scores:Senior International:Damien Axelsen (men’s double-mini)Matthew French (men’s
- [Kingborough Knights win the Kookaburra Cup](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15093/kingborough-knights-win-the-kookaburra-cup/) - In an outstanding performance the Kingborough Knights were triumphant taking out the final of the women’s Kookaburra Cup. On Saturday, February 23, at Blundstone Arena the Knights stormed home to smash University with a 10-wicket win, in a one-sided game after the Lions started well. The Knights won the toss and bowled first, keeping University
- [Emotional response to Blackmans Bay coastal subdivision](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15090/emotional-response-to-blackmans-bay-coastal-subdivision/) - The Presentation Sisters at Blackmans Bay held a meeting to discuss planning scheme changes to their privately-owned property at Home Avenue in Blackmans Bay on Wednesday, February 13. Sister Gabrielle Morgan voluntarily organised the meeting for community engagement with residents about their questions and concerns for the planned development. A flyer drop into letterboxes was
- [Now we’re cooking](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15088/now-we-re-cooking/) - The Federal Member for Franklin, Julie Collins was pleased to announce that the Woodbridge Hall will receive $10,672 to help upgrade kitchen facilities at the historic community hall. Ms Collins recommended the Woodbridge Hall, which is owned by the Kingborough Council, receive funding for this upgrade during the fourth round of the Stronger Communities Programme.On
- [52nd anniversary of 1967 bushfires](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15086/52nd-anniversary-of-1967-bushfires/) - At the Snug Bushfire Memorial on Thursday, February 7, members of the Snug Volunteer Fire Brigade, local community, and members of local and Federal government, gathered to pay their respects and remember not only those directly affected by the fires which raged in the district, but all who suffered loss of life or property, on
- [Kingston's graffiti investigation](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15084/kingston-s-graffiti-investigation/) - Kingston's graffiti investigation The graffiti and tagging desecration in the Kingborough community vandalises most walls, fences, poles, businesses, infrastructure, cars and even the artwork on signal boxes.Nothing seems to be out of bounds to deface. Graffiti can look spectacular like the artwork in the alleyways in Melbourne and the famous work by Banksy, which
- [Firefighters team up to save Huon](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15080/firefighters-team-up-to-save-huon/) - The Snug Volunteer Fire Brigade's Nathan Dowling, leading firefighter, and Kelsey Wigg, firefighter have been working on the Riveaux Road, Southwest fire which has been impacting communities over the last few weeks, going from watch and act warnings to emergency levels.21 fires were actively burning on Sunday, February 3, with a total burnt area of
- [Junior soccer appoints Academy Manager](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15079/junior-soccer-appoints-academy-manager/) - Kingborough Lions United Football Club (KLUFC) has made a significant commitment to Football (soccer) in the southern region, appointing former Football Federation Tasmania Junior Football Development Manager Ben Horgan as the club’s first full time Academy Manager.In his new role, Ben will be responsible for junior and youth programs, including school and community football initiatives,
- [Rosehaven returns](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15076/rosehaven-returns/) - Rosehaven season three had an advanced screening at the State Cinema in North Hobart on Wednesday, January 23 of the first two episodes. Shot entirely in Tasmania, including scenes at the Longley International Hotel featuring local talent. The State Government through Screen Tasmania invested $500 000 into this season.This investment helped the production to employ
- [A Day on the Beach](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15074/a-day-on-the-beach/) - Senator Catryna Bilyk, patron of the A Day on the Beach event, judged the sandcastle competition before an early high tide made things tricky. There were a lot of creative entries in this year’s competition. (PS)
- [Lion pride train at Twin Ovals](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15072/lion-pride-train-at-twin-ovals/) - The Brisbane Lions trained and participated in an interclub game on Sunday, January 20 at the Twin Ovals in Kingston. The Brisbane Lions jetted into Tasmania on Friday, January 19, for a week of training and interclub matches.The team has eleven new players joining their ranks. They enjoy coming to Tasmania for the cooler climate
- [Who mowed down Kingston’s maze?](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15070/who-mowed-down-kingston-s-maze/) - A new feature which was established in 2018 at Kingston Park was a labyrinth with white rocks at the centre. Situated on the bottom field, closest to the Huon Highway roundabout, the labyrinth’s pattern is based on the Chartres Cathedral’s sacred and classical labyrinth, which were placed on cathedral floors as a substitute for pilgrimage
- [Urgent action needed on water quality](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15066/urgent-action-needed-on-water-quality/) - The signs went up on Thursday, January 10 advising against swimming along the northern end of the beach, in addition to existing warnings at Blackmans Bay south.They were then removed from the northern end the next day after further testing revealed the water quality was safe for swimming.For some time, frustrated residents have been circulating
- [RACT water safety grant for surf club](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15065/ract-water-safety-grant-for-surf-club/) - Tasmanians can now feel safer in and around the water at Kingston Beach thanks to a grant from the RACT Community Fund.The fund provided a grant to the Kingston Beach Surf Life Saving Club (KBSLSC) for new first aid training equipment in the lead-up to the opening of the season in December 2018.The KBSLSC, which
- [Kingborough's finest recognised](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15063/kingborough-s-finest-recognised/) - Kingborough Council hosted its annual awards ceremony on Saturday, January 5, at the Civic Centre in Kingston to recognise and celebrate residents who have made an outstanding contribution to the well-being of the Kingborough community.The Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Dean Winter presented the Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community Group of
- [Fields bloom purple delight in Margate](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15061/fields-bloom-purple-delight-in-margate/) - As you drive towards Margate it is hard not to miss the beautiful purple fields of lavender blooming brightly at Essential Oils Tasmania’s (EOT), Brookfield Farm site. A favourite with locals and tourists, there is always an admirer photographing the flowers.This specialty crop is close to harvest, so time is running out to grab that
- [Margate Primary Christmas singalong](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15059/margate-primary-christmas-singalong/) - Margate Primary School hosted its annual Christmas singalong on Thursday, December 13. Students enjoyed leading the crowd in singing some Aussie themed Christmas songs, and a great time was had by all.
- [Major boost for Bruny Island Health Service](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15057/major-boost-for-bruny-island-health-service/) - Dr Bastian Seidel, former President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and a well known and respected Tasmanian GP, and his team, have commenced practice at the Bruny Island Medical Centre for residents and visitors. This move follows the Huon Medical Group signing a 10 year contract with the State Government to provide comprehensive
- [Local young national historians](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15055/local-young-national-historians/) - Calvin Christian School student, James Tyers has been announced as the 2018 National Young Historian after winning the National Historian Challenge Competition in Canberra on Monday, December 3. James’ winning submission was a nine minute video about the 1966 decimalisation of the Australian Currency. He was able to demonstrate this change was a political, economic
- [Art prize winner announced](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15053/art-prize-winner-announced/) - Abel Tasman Art Prize (ATAP) and exhibition was officially opened by the Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Dean Winter on Friday, November 30, which recognised emerging young artists across Tasmania. Katelyn Geard from Don College was announced as the overall winner for her graphite and charcoal drawing ‘Self Portrait’, which is from Katelyn’s 2018 Art Studio
- [Developer announced](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15051/developer-announced/) - The Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Dean Winter, has today announced Traders In Purple Pty Ltd as the successful partner to deliver the Kingston Park project. The partnership will result in a boost to the Kingborough economy of up to $300m over the next eight years, provide up to 360 residential tenancies and stimulate up to
- [Tarremah students take action on climate change](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15049/tarremah-students-take-action-on-climate-change/) - Senior students at Tarremah Steiner School raised money and awareness about climate change at the School's fair on Sunday, November 11. The students call themselves The Susteinerbles and made beeswax wraps to sell at the fair.They sold out within the first few hours.The Susteinerbles meet once a week to discuss issues and consider their approach
- [Channel volunteers lend a hand to help save endangered parrot](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15047/channel-volunteers-lend-a-hand-to-help-save-endangered-parrot/) - Kingborough volunteers and businesses have combined their skills to create new nesting boxes for the endangered orange-bellied parrot. Volunteers from the Channel Men’s Shed helped to fabricate 44 nesting boxes for use over the next two breeding seasons.The boxes will be located at the orange-bellied parrot captive breeding facilities at Five Mile Beach and Taroona
- [We shall not forget](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15045/we-shall-not-forget/) - Kingston Beach RSL Sub-Branch and Taroona Ex Services Club were two of many Remembrance Day services held around the nation on Sunday, November 11, marking 100 years since the end of the First World War.The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month attained a special significance in the post-war years.The moment when
- [Kingborough’s new councillors](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15043/kingborough-s-new-councillors/) - Kingborough’s new councillors were officially sworn in on Wednesday, November 7, with the new look council comprising of five men and five women. From left Cr Richard Atkinson, Cr Amanda Midgley, Cr Paula Wriedt, Deputy Mayor, Cr Jo Westwood, Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Dean Winter, Cr David Grace, Cr Flora Fox, Cr Sue Bastone and
- [Winter and Westwood win Kingborough](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15037/winter-and-westwood-win-kingborough/) - Time for a change was the slogan for Cr Dean Winter’s election campaign and the people have spoken, electing him as Mayor of Kingborough, receiving 45.78 per cent of the primary votes tally on Tuesday, October 30. At 33, Cr Winter will be the youngest mayor in Kingborough Council’s 110 years.Cr Winter campaigned alongside Jo
- [Kingston agent wins state award](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15035/kingston-agent-wins-state-award/) - Local real estate agent and managing director of First National Kingston, Helen Lehane, was named Residential Salesperson of the Year at the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania (REIT) 2018 Annual Awards for Excellence, held in Launceston on Saturday, October 27. The annual awards recognise the state’s best in real estate, celebrating their achievements and contributions
- [Assisting drought relief](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15033/assisting-drought-relief/) - Channel Men’s Shed President, Peter Norris, presented Lions Club of Kingborough President, David Mills with a cheque for $1000 to go towards the Lions National Drought Appeal. The Men’s Shed chose the Lions Club as a conduit for their donation in the knowledge that Lions do not deduct administration charges and every dollar donated will go
- [Channel students raise funds for Salvos appeal](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15031/channel-students-raise-funds-for-salvos-appeal/) - Students at Channel Christian School in Margate presented a cheque of $1200 during a recent assembly to the Salvation Army for their winter action appeal. The school’s mission goal in Term 3 was an outward focus to people in the local community who are struggling with the basic needs of living or have been affected
- [Social connections during Seniors Week](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15029/social-connections-during-seniors-week/) - This year’s Seniors Week, held from October 15 to 21, was enjoyed throughout Kingborough with events that promoted healthy ageing, while providing opportunities to celebrate older people and facilitate community participation and connection. This year’s theme was Food, Glorious Food.To celebrate, Christian Homes Tasmania Inc., held the first event of their new Community Services division,
- [Big weekend for Bruny Bowls Club](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15027/big-weekend-for-bruny-bowls-club/) - The Bruny Island Bowls Club held their sponsors day on Saturday, October 13, with the committee hosting a barbeque for sponsors and bowlers. During the event, a special presentation was made to founding member of the club, Leigh Higgins.In recognition of his work and dedication to the club over the years, the Green is now
- [Little Athletics launches into week two](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15025/little-athletics-launches-into-week-two/) - Amy Wiggins competing in the Under 14 high jump during week two of the Kingborough Little Athletics 2018/19 season on Saturday, October 20. Amongst the many impressive performances and results of the day was Olivia Nichols who set a new centre record for the Under 14 girls 1500m race walk, taking a spectacular 53 seconds off
- [BRUNY18 art prize winner](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15023/bruny18-art-prize-winner/) - Lismore based artist Steven Giese has won the biennial BRUNY18 art prize with his painting, Antipodean Study: Last Fish at High Tide, announced during the opening at Alonnah Hall, Bruny Island on Saturday, October 13. Judges Elizabeth Ann Macgregor OBE, Director, Museum of Contemporary Art (Sydney); Fiona Hall AO, Australia’s representative at the 2015 Venice Biennale;
- [New service not at all rubbish](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15020/new-service-not-at-all-rubbish/) - Kingborough’s new garbage collection contract with Violia has commenced this week, with new state-of-the-art kerbside collection trucks, the first of its kind in Tasmania. Harold Halton, Veolia’s Manager of Commercial Services – Southern Region said, “Veolia is extremely proud to have been selected by Kingborough Council to provide kerbside waste and recycling collection services to
- [Spring time in Kingston Gardens](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15018/spring-time-in-kingston-gardens/) - Damien Heard and Jeff Whitley enjoying the sun in the Kingston Community Garden.Gardeners at the Kingston Community Garden are enjoying spring time in the veggie patch, harvesting, planting and tending new crops.Like the vegetables it produces, the community garden has grown from a seed of an idea, sown back in 2006 when a community meeting
- [Margate's award winning teachers](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15016/margate-s-award-winning-teachers/) - Margate Primary School Year 5/6 teachers Mr Aaron Heier and Mr Tom Friend receiving the 2018 Hadley’s School Prize winner’s certificate from Roy Leeman, the Director of Artery.The shelves at Margate Primary School will soon be filled with a range of new art supplies, after winning the Hadley’s School Prize, presented by local business, Artery
- [Record broken at fun run](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15014/record-broken-at-fun-run/) - The Rotary Club of Kingston held their 16th annual Kingston Beach Fun Run on Sunday, September 23.It was a changing of the guard as 17-year-old Sam Clifford from Launceston crossed the finish line in a time of 15 minutes, 24 seconds, beating 10-time winner Grant Page (15 minutes, 35 seconds) with perennial placegetter Alex Humphrey
- [Kingborough's Young Archie Awards](https://kingboroughchronicle.com.au/15012/kingborough-s-young-archie-awards/) - Taroona High School students, Solana Bodly (Year 7), Angela Bol and Alice Cooley (both Year 10) were included on the winner’s list in this year’s Young Archie Awards.Ten Kingborough students have been included in the winners list for this year's Young Archie Awards.Year 10 Taroona High School student, Tristan Meffre was the Overall 7-12 Winner

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