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New home for vital services
The Tasmanian Government has confirmed Sorell’s new $12 million Emergency Services Hub will be built on vacant land next to the Community Health Centre in Cole Street. The site was […]
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 […]
Family offers thanks for life
TRIABUNNA’S Montana Marshall is almost home having recently had a second double lung transplant at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital. The bubbly and brave 14 years old was discharged late last […]
Sixes keep game going
Sorell’s own Felicity Burns has cleaned up at this year’s South East United Football Club presentation night, held on Saturday September 14. The Tasmania Golf Club was packed for the […]
Blueprint for smaller ships
Port Arthur and the East Coast are the focus of a new Tasmanian Government blueprint to manage the growth of the growing cruise ship tourism sector. Released last month, the […]
Bluegrass with a message
Four piece folk band Teri Young and the Restless will perform at the Eaglehawk Neck Hall on Saturday September 28. The night will start with a sit-down concert, followed by a fundraiser […]