A local has taken over the reins of policing in the East and South East region, with Inspector Peter Harris now in charge of law and order from Nubeena to […]
New boss is up for a challenge
SORELL School will become the school of choice for families in the South East, East Coast and Eastern Shore if new Principal Jenny Cowling and her staff have any say […]
GP service future uncertain
THE future of the Tasman Medical Practice is again up in the air after takeover plans have fallen through. The GP service operated by Huon Regional Care was to have […]
Scathing report of GSB Council
GLAMORGAN-Spring Bay Council has been savaged in a top level report. As part of the Statement of Expectation project, two highly respected former local government identities have listed a litany […]
Sound advice from a grassroots politician
By Brad Stansfield Tasmania’s longest-serving Liberal Premier Robin Gray (a title he’s likely to keep for many years yet following Will Hodgman’s unexpected resignation) has released his political memoirs “Proud […]
Falls Festival fun
By Emma Hope About 12,000 people flocked to the spectacular Marion Bay site for the 16th annual Falls Music and Arts Festival. The three day event kicked off on December […]
Sunflower celebration
THE former Triabunna woodchip mill will play host to a Sunflower Celebration on Saturday January 25. Gardening guru Tino Carnevale will be a guest speaker on the day which will […]
Sit-down to stand up for climate change
MORE than 80 East Coast Tasmanians took part in a Climate Change Sitdown late last year. School students, farmers, nurses and business owners, gathered in the heart of Bicheno to […]
Garlic at heart of Koonya festival
GARLIC lovers rejoice, Koonya’s Garlic Festival is just over a month away. Foodies will be able to browse and sample a smorgasbord of garlic artisan products, seasonal produce and delicious […]
TasWater expands statewide network of lifesaving AED’s
TASWATER recently staged a series of safety seminars across the state, including on the Peninsula, to update staff on the importance of being safe at work. The message went further […]
