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Tasmanian trampolinists leaping into the World Champs

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 the Australian men’s double-mini...
Meriem Daoui wins Tasmania Young Australian of the Year

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 country’s civil war.Born in Morocco, Meriem relocated to Tasmania...
First homes at Kings Quarter completed

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 of local government and private sector...
Kingston Cubs have a busy end of October

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 Morse code and practiced using walkie-talkies. They even made connection to...
Good-win for Young Builder of the Year

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 environment,...
Lions awards night

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 mother-daughter combination, highlighting the family and...

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