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Bus service woes in Kingborough

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 as the 'area is far from fully developed'. Cr Bain conducted...
Better walkability equals big benefits for greater Snug

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 to improving social connections and...
Celebrate all Australians

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 soon to follow.Kingborough...
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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...

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