Minister for Business, Industry and Resources Eric Abetz said that the community project of preserving the Sea Breeze, also known as the little blue boat, is a great example of preserving Tasmania’s maritime heritage and ensuring the craft continues to be enjoyed. "As a strong supporter of Tasmania's unique assets, it's essential that we promote the sustainable use of our timber resources,...

Kingston's Twin Ovals has officially been chosen as the site for the AFL High Performance Centre (HPC) and Training Facility.Rosny Parklands was nominated the preferred site for the HPC at the end of last year, but after months passed with a development application yet to be lodged, the State Government has now switched their preference to Kingston. "This is a foundational step towards...

Ben Schofield, who operates Hobart Motorcycles in Huntingfield, Kingston, helped sponsor the Military Brotherhood Military Motorcycle Club's (MBMMC) RoundUp 2024 event.The MBMMC is a national club of about 480 members comprising both current and former serving members of the Australian Defence Force from across Australia.Every two years the members gather together, with this year's members...

Residents of Longley, Leslie Vale and Neika recently enjoyed a community picnic in Longley Park hosted by the Friends of Longley Area Group (FLAG). FLAG is a group of local people whose aim is to care for the upper Northwest Bay River catchment and its communities.Attendees had the opportunity to peruse information booths and join discussions throughout the day on weed identification, weed...

The Huon Channel Cricket Association (HCCA) launched the women's cricket season on Friday, November 8 with their first round kicking off on Sunday, November 10. The season launch took place at Twin Ovals, home of the Kingborough District Cricket Club (KDCC).HCCA President Dallas Millhouse said the KDCC has been a massive support to the success of this competition since its inception in 2022/23,...