This weekend saw former Taroona resident Princess Mary crowned as Queen Consort of Denmark.Her husband King Frederick ascended the throne following his mother Queen Margrethe's abdication.Queen Mary is the first Australian-born Queen of a European monarchy, a graduated student of Taroona High School, Hobart College and University of Tasmania. Celebrations have been held across Tasmania, with the...

Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt announced the recipients of the Kingborough Awards, including two community groups and two outstanding individuals in a community ceremony on Saturday, January 6.The Kingborough Community Group the Year was awarded to Kingborough Community Missions, who provide around 10,000 meals every year to Kingborough community members experiencing tough times."They have made...

Kingborough Council submitted a proposal for hosting the Tasmanian AFL High Performance Centre at the Twin Ovals complex on Wednesday, December 13.The proposal includes a comprehensive plan to enhance existing facilities, ensuring they meet the standards required by elite athletes.Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt said Council was excited to present the proposal to the State Government and...

Thanks to the generosity of Blackmans Bay Primary School (BBPS) students and families, Christmas will be brighter for locals in need.On December 7 and 8, BBPS students donated Christmas gifts, decorations and Christmas trees to place under the school's 'Giving Tree' for Jireh House women's refuge. Jireh House provides 24-hour crisis accommodation and support for local women and children made...

Blackmans Bay Primary School will be receiving a makeover with a $3000 community grant to create an extensive mural.The mural will cover a large, blank wall space spanning two classrooms that overlooks the school's courts and is visible to anyone who walks through the school grounds to or from the Opal Drive car park.Jamin Kluss has been commissioned to paint the mural.Jamin said he is excited...