Blackmans Bay author Lenny Bartulin's novel The Unearthed has been shortlisted for the 2024 ARA Historical Novel Prize.Lenny is guaranteed to receive a $5000 prize as one of the three shortlisted novels in the adult's category and is in the running to win the grand prize of $100,000, which will be announced on Wednesday, October 23. The ARA Historical Novel Prize has been running since...

The Gordon Jetty, which was damaged in a fire in September 2023, is set to get a makeover with $900,000 committed to its restoration.Minister for Transport Eric Abetz said the jetty has been part of the local community since it was built in 1965, and this commitment will ensure it is able to be enjoyed for generations to come. "A large part of the jetty was demolished after the fire," Minister...

On Wednesday, September 25, the Kingborough Tigers Football Club held their U18s Best and Fairest at Twin Ovals.The winners were as follows. Boys' winnersBest and Fairest: Pat HarnwellRunner Up: Archie WattMost Determined: Harry PageMost Improved: Alessandro PlottierMost Versatile: Otto NewsteadMost Consistent: Shaun KongwaBest in Finals: Jett KnightonRising Star: Archie WattCoaches Award: Jack...

Snug resident Benjamin Barker has been recognised as the 2024 Apprentice of the Year in the Tasmanian Training Awards.Ben was taken in by his grandfather as a young teenager and fixing cars was a way for the two of them to connect. This mutual hobby flourished into study and then a career as Ben went to TasTafe to study heavy vehicle mechanics and then took on a job with Veolia Environmental...

Batchelor Group (BG) in Kingston is showing off the colours of their ongoing support for mental health and breast cancer awareness. BG has painted two of their trucks, one a vibrant blue for the SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY campaign and another in hot pink in recognition of the pink ribbon that is the universal symbol of breast cancer. "With our trucks moving around the state, it presented the perfect...