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Saltbush centre grand opening

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, health, support and...
McKillop sets sights on next Paralympics

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 world titles and...
Storm Bay reef health explored

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 Underwater Vehicle (AUV). "The imagery we captured has given us an initial...
Kingston's Goodalls tyre centre takeover

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 the legacy that the Duggans are well known for."Claire, Kevin and...
Championing local businesses

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 opportunity for everyone to get...
Kettering footy 60-year reunion

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 the 1964 premiership with players from Oyster Cove and...

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