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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 the Australian cricket legend. Read this and more in our Januray 24 Edition.
Changing Places

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 Wriedt...
Kingston Beach Golf Club celebrates centenary

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 several ‘golfing activities’ for both experienced golfers and people new...
Woodbridge Life celebrates end of year

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 residents past and present to tell their Stories of...
Christmas season shines bright

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 festive abode at 6 Charles Eaton Court, Huntingfield.Running from 7pm to midnight, it’s early enough for tired people to...
Poor swim in Kingston Beach North

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...

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