A 3.5-hectare site in Kingston has been acquired by Sydney-based developer Tipalea Partners for $5 million. The site is set to become a neighbourhood retail centre known as Huntingfield Village. "Modern, convenient retail is essential infrastructure for growing regions and Huntingfield Village will provide local residents with choice, convenience and significant amenity for years to come, in...

Charlie Woolley recently received his 'Grey Wolf' Award in Cubs. This is the highest award a Cub Scout can achieve.Charlie had to participate, assist and lead in community, outdoor, creative and personal growth multiple times.Charlie also had to achieve a certain level of bushcraft, bushwalking and camping.Projects at home also had to be completed, consisting of four hours each. Charlie...

Kingborough Council Deputy Mayor Clare Glade-Wright welcomed the official opening of Louisa Hinsby Park on Thursday, May 11."This is a great day to see all the hard work by the community come to fruition here in Taroona," Cr Glade-Wright said. "The land was originally donated to the Taroona Progress Society by Louisa Hinsby in the 1930s. "It was then gifted to Kingborough Council who have been...

National Volunteer Week is Australia's largest annual celebration of volunteering, taking place from May 15-21. This year's theme is The Change Makers, recognising the contribution of volunteers around the country and encouraging others to consider volunteering. Kingston Park parkrun, which takes place every Saturday at 9.00am at Kingston Park, has been a volunteering success story since it...

Kingborough Council celebrated Youth Week in style, with the spectacular Kingborough's Got Talent event.Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt said she loved the show and was so impressed with all the amazing performances. "All the young performers did an exceptional job entertaining the crowd and I was blown away with all the talent on display," Cr Wriedt said. "There was an array of high-quality...