A “small forest” of native tree species is to be planted at the northern entrance of Kingston. The remaining nine poplar trees along the Huon Highway were removed on April 26 as part of major infrastructure works.In a media release on April 22, Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Paula Wriedt said the poplar trees were “nearing their end of life”. “The new landscaping will include many native plantings...

The Snug River pedestrian bridge upgrade is underway. The footbridge, which is part of the Snug River Track walk, runs across the mouth of Snug River.Kingborough Council have advised the footbridge will be out of action for about a month. “The timber bridge will be removed, and new concrete abutments will be built which will include a new aluminium bridge in its place,” stated Council’s post on...

Tigers FC and Clarence played in the Tasmanian State League at North Hobart Oval on Saturday, April 2. The Tigers won 14. 9. 93 to Clarence Roos 8. 13. 61. Goal scorers for the Tigers included Tyler Carter (5), Sam Duigan (2), Luke Graham (2), Lachie Clifford, Kieran Lovell, Jordan Lane and Connor Salter. Pictured Jordan Lane taking a mark. 

In its extension to Years 11 and 12, Kingston High School (KHS) is focusing on the specialised fields of Health and Physical Education. Local Year 11 and 12 students can participate in split enrolments with any of the six Hartz Collective schools: Hobart College, Kingston High, Taroona High, Woodbridge High, Dover High and Huonville High. College students enrolled at Kingston High can focus on...

Public bus travel is free in Tasmania for five weeks, with the temporary subsidy covering all fare types and running until the end of April. As skyrocketing fuel prices have added to the cost-of-living pressures in recent weeks, the subsidy aims to temporarily lessen the impact for commuters that can access public bus services.According to the Tasmanian Government’s FuelCheck TAS app, the price...