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Dean’s romantic gesture to Ashley

Dean’s romantic gesture to Ashley

Ashley Wilson liked a local Kingston eatery, the food was good, the atmosphere pleasant and restaurant employee Dean Moready certainly caught her attention. However, waiting for Dean to pluck up the courage to ask her out was costing Ashley in cocktails the equivalent of a small deposit on a house. “But I told him they all tasted amazing,” Ashley said.One night after Dean finished his shift, the...
New war memorial for Kingston Beach

New war memorial for Kingston Beach

Kingborough Council is currently seeking community feedback, on behalf of the Kingston Beach RSL Sub Branch, for a new war memorial at Kingston Beach. Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Paula Wriedt said Kingston Beach RSL Sub Branch wanted to update the current memorial to better acknowledge the sacrifices of those who suffered and lost their lives in war. “The proposed new memorial will be located on...
Kingston Fire Brigade’s 80th anniversary 

Kingston Fire Brigade’s 80th anniversary 

Kingston Fire Brigade celebrated its 80th anniversary with a public open day at the Fire Station on Saturday, October 1.  “First established in 1942, I’m pleased to say the Kingston Fire Brigade has now been servicing the Kingborough Municipality for 80 years,” said Chief Officer, Dermot Barry.  “As I attended the open day, I commend and thank current and past members of Kingston...
Huntingfield park and ride services launched

Huntingfield park and ride services launched

Monday, September 26 marked the official opening of the Park and Ride bus facility in Huntingield to service the Kingborough and Channel commuters travelling to Hobart. In a press release from Michael Ferguson, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, he said “The Tasmanian Liberal Government is embarking on the most progressive agenda for public transport in decades, investing in a range of...
New child and family learning centre

New child and family learning centre

More support for families with young children in the Kingborough region is on the way, with construction of the new Kingborough Child and Family Learning Centre (CFLC) expected to commence in 2023.The new Kingborough CFLC will be located on the Kingston Primary School site (Hutchins Street) and offer a variety of programs and services all in one place to support families with young children from...
Celebrating the power and place of stories

Celebrating the power and place of stories

Book Week is always an exciting time at Channel Christian School, and 2022 did not disappoint. “There was a real buzz around the place!” noted Learning Support staff member, Kylie Townsend.“This year's Children's Book Council of Australia theme Dreaming With Eyes Open, celebrates Country as the first storyteller, and acknowledges the power and place of stories in our...

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