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Gordon Jetty restoration

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 for generations to come. "A large part of the jetty was demolished after the fire," Minister...
Tigers' top juniors of the season

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...
Snug mechanic named Apprentice of the Year

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 to TasTafe to study heavy vehicle mechanics and then took on a job with Veolia Environmental...
Trucks roll out colour campaign

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 of breast cancer. "With our trucks moving around the state, it presented the perfect...
Kingston trainer steps up world record

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 world record of 96,000 steps but also the men's...
Footy tipping champions tie for first place

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 the first time and ended up matching Fred with a...

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