Each year the Edna Pennicott Soup and Sandwich is held at the Twin Ovals and is a major fundraiser for the Kingborough Helping Hands charity (KHH).KHH is a local charity that provides, amongst its services, emergency food relief to those in need and grants to local schools for books and breakfast clubs.The large crowd were entertained by 'The Croon' and there were raffles and auctions on the day...

The transformation of Kingston CBD is underway with the southern lane of Channel Highway now open to traffic.Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt said some of the new footpaths had been poured which had improved access to many of the restaurants and cafés in Kington's CBD."Work on the upgrade is continuing with new footpaths, garden beds, and some small art pieces are starting to appear along the main...

Taroona Primary School hosted judges from the University of Tasmania and interstate to determine the state winner of the Kids in Space Program run by the Andy Thomas Space Foundation, the Australian Space Agency and Makers Empire.Students and teachers from eight Tasmanian primary schools came together on Wednesday, June 28 at Taroona to share their ideas for improving life in space."With Tania...

Wheelhouse Tas Inc is opening Tasmania's first self-directed learning centre (SDL) in Lower Longley on July 24. Co-founder Marion Thomas said they decided to base the centre in Lower Longley as it is easily accessible to both upper Channel and Huon Valley teenagers on the bus route. Marion spent most of her childhood in Kingborough but has since lived in many places, both within Australia and...

Politicians, chefs, churches, service clubs, family and friends took a bracing winter dip in June to mark the Winter Solstice and raise money to support many struggling Tasmanians finding themselves unable to access safe and nutritious food, especially during the current cost-of-living crisis.The annual Loaves and Fishes Tasmania Solstice Splashes were held at Greens Beach and Kingston Beach...