Scientists, divers, fishers and representatives from the Tasmanian Aboriginal community gathered in Blackmans Bay Hall on Thursday, March 14 to discuss Tasmania's declining ocean health.The event was led by IMAS scientist and co-founder of Great Southern Reef Foundation Dr Scott Bennett, co-owner of Total Dive Solutions Bridget de Lange, researcher at the Australian Institute Evie Simpson and...

The seventh annual International Women's Day (IWD) dinner was held in Blackmans Bay at the Beach House Restaurant on March 6, with the theme 'Inspire Inclusion'.IWD is officially observed on March 8 every year, celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed...

On May 5, Kingborough local Ryan Jones will lace up his running shoes to participate in the Australia Dementia Memory Walk and Jog, tackling a 10 kilometre route alongside his family.Ryan and his family have joined forces to raise awareness and funds for dementia research and support services for the families and carers. Despite the absence of a local event in Tasmania, Ryan, his wife Sarah,...

Kingston High School welcomed families and VIPs to the first whole-school assembly of the year on February 28.Acting Principal David Bryant used the opportunity to thank students for their positive and productive start to the school year."I am very impressed with you all and I know you are capable of even greater things," Mr Bryant said.Mr Bryant introduced the junior and senior student leaders...

On Sunday, February 25, 20 attendees joined Landcare Tasmania and Kingston Beach Coastcare at Kingston Beach to become 'Environmental Superheroes' in a day of interactive environmental storytelling.The day included a sing-along with Landcare Tasmania's Education Officer Bennie Mildren, who wrote the educational tune It's All a Load of Rubbish, highlighting the impacts of pollution on marine...