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She will sail again

She will sail again

Minister for Business, Industry and Resources Eric Abetz said that the community project of preserving the Sea Breeze, also known as the little blue boat, is a great example of preserving Tasmania’s maritime heritage and ensuring the craft continues to be enjoyed. "As a strong supporter of Tasmania's unique assets, it's essential that we promote the sustainable use of our timber resources,...
Kingston favoured for AFL facility

Kingston favoured for AFL facility

Kingston's Twin Ovals has officially been chosen as the site for the AFL High Performance Centre (HPC) and Training Facility.Rosny Parklands was nominated the preferred site for the HPC at the end of last year, but after months passed with a development application yet to be lodged, the State Government has now switched their preference to Kingston. "This is a foundational step towards...
Huntingfield business backs Thunder Run

Huntingfield business backs Thunder Run

Ben Schofield, who operates Hobart Motorcycles in Huntingfield, Kingston, helped sponsor the Military Brotherhood Military Motorcycle Club's (MBMMC) RoundUp 2024 event.The MBMMC is a national club of about 480 members comprising both current and former serving members of the Australian Defence Force from across Australia.Every two years the members gather together, with this year's members...
Longley Park picnic with a purpose

Longley Park picnic with a purpose

Residents of Longley, Leslie Vale and Neika recently enjoyed a community picnic in Longley Park hosted by the Friends of Longley Area Group (FLAG). FLAG is a group of local people whose aim is to care for the upper Northwest Bay River catchment and its communities.Attendees had the opportunity to peruse information booths and join discussions throughout the day on weed identification, weed...
Huon and Channel women's cricket launched

Huon and Channel women's cricket launched

The Huon Channel Cricket Association (HCCA) launched the women's cricket season on Friday, November 8 with their first round kicking off on Sunday, November 10. The season launch took place at Twin Ovals, home of the Kingborough District Cricket Club (KDCC).HCCA President Dallas Millhouse said the KDCC has been a massive support to the success of this competition since its inception in 2022/23,...
Alicia Turnbull lands real estate award

Alicia Turnbull lands real estate award

Harcourts Kingborough's Alicia Turnbull has made a significant impact in the real estate sector by winning the Operational Support Person of the Year at the 2024 Real Estate Institute of Tasmania (REIT) Awards for Excellence. This accolade comes on the heels of her recent recognition as the 2023/24 Office Person of the Year for Harcourts Tasmania, showcasing her unwavering commitment to...

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