THE eyes of the farming nation were on Dunalley recently when local farmers Sue and Gerard Daly named Australian Farmer of the Year. Fourth generation farmers, the Daly’s have lived […]
Fair welcomes festive season
HUNDREDS of kids and their families enjoyed the fun, food and fanfare of the Sorell School Community Country Fair on Friday, November 1. A total fire ban in the South […]
Penguin killing dogs on notice
TOUGHER penalties for owners of dogs that attack wildlife such as Little Penguins are unlikely to be in place before summer. It is estimated as many as 19 Little Penguins […]
Top chefs choose salt of the earth
LITTLE Swanport’s Tasman Sea Salt company is a salt of the earth story that has seen the humble staple sprinkled on some of the finest chefs’ plates, as well as seasoned home […]
Bicheno nosh up
BICHENO’S multi-award winning Food and Wine Festival is ready to shine a spotlight on the beautiful region later this month. Now in its 13th year, the boutique weekend Festival, is […]
Enduro rider in a class of his own
TWELVE year old Jack Skeggs knows how to punch above his weight. The Enduro motorcycle rider is stunning those who know the motorbike sport with his success, both in Tasmania […]
Crew up for tree care
TWO hundred year old trees planted by convicts at the Port Arthur site have been the unusual classroom setting for apprentice arborists. In partnership with the Port Arthur Historic Site […]
TV pioneer recognised
TASMAN Peninsula identity Dorothy Hallam was named a finalist in the 2020 Australia Day awards. A film and television pioneer, 94 year old Mrs Hallam was the first female ‘stringer’ […]
Rescue heroes
TASMANIANS have been recognised nationally for their search and rescue skills. The State’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew scored the top award, the Professional Search and Rescue Award, for their outstanding efforts […]
New home for vintage fans
The Hobart Vintage Machinery Society is working towards establishing its base at Penna in the Sorell Municipality. The Club has been operating from the Hobart Showgrounds for more than 30 […]
