The official opening for Woodbridge Potters’ Corner Memorial Park was held Saturday, October 8.Its landscaping, plantings, interpretation panels and memorial wall were described by project manager, Peter Leschen, as a beautiful space for both visitors and the local community and as a place to enjoy and learn about the fascinating history of the south Channel area.The idea for the park first...

Ashley Wilson liked a local Kingston eatery, the food was good, the atmosphere pleasant and restaurant employee Dean Moready certainly caught her attention. However, waiting for Dean to pluck up the courage to ask her out was costing Ashley in cocktails the equivalent of a small deposit on a house. “But I told him they all tasted amazing,” Ashley said.One night after Dean finished his shift, the...

Kingborough Council is currently seeking community feedback, on behalf of the Kingston Beach RSL Sub Branch, for a new war memorial at Kingston Beach. Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Paula Wriedt said Kingston Beach RSL Sub Branch wanted to update the current memorial to better acknowledge the sacrifices of those who suffered and lost their lives in war. “The proposed new memorial will be located on...

Kingston Fire Brigade celebrated its 80th anniversary with a public open day at the Fire Station on Saturday, October 1.  “First established in 1942, I’m pleased to say the Kingston Fire Brigade has now been servicing the Kingborough Municipality for 80 years,” said Chief Officer, Dermot Barry.  “As I attended the open day, I commend and thank current and past members of Kingston...

Monday, September 26 marked the official opening of the Park and Ride bus facility in Huntingield to service the Kingborough and Channel commuters travelling to Hobart. In a press release from Michael Ferguson, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, he said “The Tasmanian Liberal Government is embarking on the most progressive agenda for public transport in decades, investing in a range of...