The fast-track rezone process has begun at Huntingfield to allow for affordable homes. The Planning Matters Alliance Tasmania (PMAT) understand the proposal is for over 500 dwellings on around 30 hectares, allowing for one of the largest and most dense subdivisions ever proposed in Tasmania (see map).The PMAT believes the area will only contain a small percentage of affordable homes and asks,...

Kingborough Tigers FC made history on Saturday, with the club registering its first seniors win over North Launceston since joining the competition in 2014. The Tigers' Seniors had the task in front of them with North Launceston up near the top of the ladder and the Tigers at 5th however the Tigers toppled the reigning premiers by 18 points, to notch the team's fifth win for the...

Landcare Tasmania and Kingborough Council invite everyone to get their hands dirty at a community planting event on Sunday, July 28. The event will celebrate Landcare Tasmania’s 25th birthday and National Tree Day for 2019. This year the group will be planting a native corridor, which will connect Nautilus Drive in Huntingfield with the Peter Murrell Reserve. The event starts at 10.30am and...

Cyber Hair was recently recognised at the 2019 Employer of Choice Awards held Thursday, June 27.Among 13 other Tasmanian businesses awarded the Employer of Choice Award on the evening, Cyber Hair’s workplace was recognised as a Tasmanian organisation that demonstrate contemporary workplace practices and outstanding support for their staff.An Employer of Choice is a workplace with a reputation...

West Winds Community Centre organised a Lantern Parade Saturday evening, June 22 in Woodbridge. Starting at the entrance to Silverwater Park at 5.30pm, families gathered with their lanterns, some made from the recent Lantern Making Workshops also held at West Winds. Freya, Billie and Lola enjoyed the night which included a bonfire lighting ceremony, fire twirlers, sausage sizzle, soups, hot...