A Kingborough association has voiced concerns about the Hobart City Deal funding allocation, contending that the planned spending does not offer the promised solution of relieving congestion. The Hobart City Deal states that government will invest in the better utilisation of transport infrastructure to address congestion affecting the Kingborough municipal area. The Department of State Growth...

The aromas wafting from Monika Ridge’s kitchen in Blackmans Bay aren’t found in the average Australian home, bringing a European culinary experience into the heart of Blackmans Bay. Originally from Tübingen in the south west of Germany, Monika moved to Tasmania with her husband Matthew in 2015 and was inspired during the lockdowns to share her cultural cuisine and love of baking with...

Food relief programs in Kingborough have benefitted from an innovative collaboration between community members, local charities and Saunders and Ward, which has resulted in the donation of four pumpkin cutting machines. Retired North West Coast farmer, Norman Spurr of Margate was inspired by a similar machine on his brother-in-law’s farm as an idea to help local charities processing large...

Kingborough Council has wrapped up a year-long intensive water quality testing regime across both Kingston and Blackmans Bay beaches. While testing as part of the Derwent Estuary Program (DEP) through the warmer months continued as normal, Kingborough Council undertook its own testing throughout the year to get a better understanding of its water quality. “We have seen dramatic improvement,...

Council recently commissioned a feasibility study for a multi-use trail along the North West Bay River and is now seeking feedback from members of the community on the proposed project. “I was pleased to support the recommendation to release the feasibility study for consultation,” said Cr Gideon Cordover. “I encourage everyone to read it for themselves and have their say. “That way, we can use...