The Bruny Island Community Library joined Bruny Island locals and members of the Tasmanian literary community in remembering Jessie Mahjouri and mourning her passing on February 15."Bruny Island Community Library is broken-hearted at the sudden death of our beloved Jessie," they said in a public statement."Her passion for books and reading infused us all."Her warmth and welcome made us...

Over 50 cakes championed the TasPride Festival with their bold colours and designs in the Great Kingborough Bake Off held on Saturday, February 17.TasPride holds their festival every year in February, in addition to a range of other events. The Great Kingborough Bake Off had three age categories: the U12s, 12-18s and an Open category.The U12s baked cakes under an open theme, the 12-18s under a...

Kingborough gymnast Amber French has been nominated for the 2024 7News Tasmanian Young Achiever Awards.Judging will take place on Wednesday, February 28, with finalists and winners announced at a gala presentation dinner on Saturday, May 11. Category winners will each receive $2000 in prizes and a trophy.One of the category winners will be named the 2024 Tasmanian Young Achiever of the Year and...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Tassal's Baretta facility recently, welcomed by Salmon Tasmania CEO Luke Martin and Minister for Housing, Homelessness and Small Business Julie Collins.Mr Martin thanked the Prime Minister for his attendance and for his support to the salmon industry."There are about 5000 people whose jobs and livelihoods are wrapped up in Tasmanian salmon," Mr Martin...

On Sunday afternoon, January 21, the Madame Butterflies Relay for Life team had a fundraising flower show at the Kingston Beach Hall.This included Devonshire tea, a raffle, a sing-a-long, demonstrations and prizes. The show was opened by Zonta Lieutenant Governor Wendy Quinn, who gave a speech on the work Zonta do with Breast Cancer Cushions, which provide comfort and support during...