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Bike park progress

Happy young bike riders - Maya Irwin, 7, Henry Sattler, 2 and Lincoln Irwin, 7 are joined by Dorset Council staff Bridget Waterhouse, Craig Wheeler and Michael Buckley at the site of the new skills development area.

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Telecommunications issue in firing line

BY RACHEL WILLIAMS TELSTRA WILL upgrade its Bridport base station by the end of March, adding 5G to the area for the first time while also increasing site capacity.

The project to improve data speeds in the area can’t come soon enough, with significant congestion issues reported as an influx of visitors gravitate to the popular tourist hotspot over Summer.

The frustrating situation has led to

extremely slow download speeds and phone service challenges – costing businesses in the community.

Bridport Newsagency owner Leonie Stein said it’s always been an issue and anything to improve the situation was good news.

“The worst part is it interrupts our EFTPOS and affects our Tattslotto which is really difficult so an upgrade will be welcome news,” Ms Stein said.

“Quite often when it is out it is out for a

couple of hours so that can mean a big loss of income.”

The issue is in the crosshairs of Bass Liberal MHR Bridget Archer.

“Significant mobile blackspot funding under the Coalition Government went some way to addressing the issues but I acknowledge that there is more to be done,” Ms Archer said.

She has written to Communications Minister Michelle Rowland requesting more funding to regional and rural areas.

Ms Archer said she was waiting for a report to be tabled from last year’s inquiry on Co-Investment in Multi-Carrier Regional Mobile Infrastructure, on which she sat as Deputy Chair, which makes 23 improvement recommendations.

Regional General Manager for Telstra in Tasmania, Michael Patterson, said the issue was about network capacity.

“We design and build our networks to suit the normal population of the township, T CONTINUES, PAGE 2.

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SERVE 70 Years Ago – January 15, 1954

Cycling Track Reconstruction Plans The plans submitted by the Scottsdale Cycling Track Committee for the reconstruction on the cycling track on the Recreation Ground were approved by the Scottsdale Council and work will go ahead as soon as possible. The secretary of the Club, Mr Leo Dilworth, stated in a letter to the Council that the club had raised $100 which would be expended in filling and building walls to make the track safer.

The Government grant of $250 had also been approved alongside the Council’s contribution of plant and labour hire to the cost of $100.

60 Years Ago – January 21, 1964

Squash Club Formed Eight teams to play in squash roster were formed at the inaugural meeting of the Scottsdale Squash Association at the community sports centre. Each team is made up of three players who will compete against each other in the inter club matches. The teams were Racketeers, Kraft Blue, Kraft White, Lethborgs, Army Food Research Station, Scottsdale Football Club White and Ringarooma. An executive committee to act as the governing body of the association was elected and comprised of R Broadbent, J Fairbrother, B Heald, B Donohoe and the captain of each team.

50 Years Ago – January 22, 1974

Council want action on Gladstone Bridge Two weeks ago, the bridge was in danger of collapse and received a thorough inspection from public works engineers. A load limit of 10 tons was placed on the bridge after a beam collapsed over the Christmas holidays period but after another inspection this was lifted to 15 tons. The council was concerned over the state of the bridge at the time and wanted urgent repairs or replacement to be organised. The bridge having a load limit caused some inconvenience for NorthEastern Pastoral Co., at Rushy Lagoon, which is completely dependent on the bridge to be able to access supplies.

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TWO SISTERS SUCCESS Congratulations to Kate and Sarah for their café investment in Scottsdale which has attracted locals and tourists.

Because of the “Cost of Living Crisis”, Dorset Council and the North East Chamber of Commerce should consider promoting more visitations to Bridport and Scottsdale.

The local bus departs Launceston at 9.am, arriving Bridport 10.10am and Scottsdale 10.30am allowing visitors to shop and have a meal before the bus departs Scottsdale around 1.30 pm and Bridport at 2.10 pm.

Both these towns during the tourist season are worth visiting and a good marketer would take advantage of this bus service provided by the government.

Brian P Khan, Bridport

SWIMMING LESSON PRAISE A large congratulations to the Dorset Council and associated swimming instructors for a fabulous intense block of lessons this month.

Not only were the lessons fun, informative and super interactive, they also provided an essential service to the children of Dorset, many of whom live on farms and near dams who need to know how to swim to save their lives.

It was also lovely to see all the families interacting, swimming and playing with the children outside of the lessons.

A real sense of community at the pool the past fortnight.

Hope to see these continue at this excellent facility.

Taylor Clyne Smith, Winnaleah

Scottsdale bike park progress T FROM PAGE 1.

A SKILLS development area will be constructed at the Children’s Reserve, adjacent to the Cenotaph, as the Dorset Council makes progress on its Scottsdale Bike Park project.

After much public consultation and concern about a previous plan to locate it at Northeast Park on the outskirts of town, the new site has been confirmed for Stage One. “Due to the more limited footprint

availability within the town the project has needed to split into two separate spaces – the first of these will be a skills development area to be located within the Children’s Reserve,” Program Manager Bridget Waterhouse said.

“The facility will take the form of a learn-to-ride bike track and extend and complement the existing concrete path surrounding the playground space.”

The development will target younger riders and those learning to ride, giving

them a safe environment to develop their skills.

Designs and quotes are being sourced before work will begin.

Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw said This type of facility has proven really popular in other municipalities.

Council confirmed that Stage Two of the project, a pump/jump style track at a yet-to-be-determined location, would require further funding before it could proceed in the future.

Telecommunications issue in firing line

T CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1. and when demand expands significantly, it impacts data speeds and they slow down,” Mr Patterson said.

Mr Patterson encouraged residents to activate Wi-Fi calling to make and receive mobile calls and access the internet.

He said while many businesses use the Telstra network for their EFTPOS terminals, that network was operated by financial institutions.

Terminals could be connected using fixed line or Wi-Fi/NBN internet connections, he said.

“Retailers should contact their bank for more information and details on how to switch between these methods to have a backup in busy seasonal times,” he said.

North-East Chamber of Commerce President Maria Branch said she would take up the issue at the next meeting.

Australia Day activities in the region Dorset Australia Day Council Ceremony - Thursday January 25, 7pm at Ringarooma Memorial Hall. Tasmanian Australian of the Year 2023 nominee, Professor Peter Dargaville, will be the Dorset Australia Day Ambassador and present the awards.

Bridport Splash - Goftons Beach, 10 am - 2 pm, January 26. Includes sand castle competitions, Nippers, sack races, beach sprints and kite flying. Dorset Australia Day Pool Party - Scottsdale Aquatic Centre, 12pm – 3pm. Free Entry, BBQ,

music, games, giveaways, and prizes.

Scottsdale Golf Club - Australia Day Mixed Golf Day, 10am for 10.30 shotgun start. Three Person Ambrose, $10 per player. Free sausage sizzle. All players welcome, no handicap or membership required. Entries to Teresa Hall 0417 517 901. Winnaleah Pool Party - From 2.00pm, including a sausage sizzle, games for the kids, ice-creams and drinks available for purchase. Ringarooma Community Hub meal night - Australia Day meal night BBQ

Festival of Flowers at Bridestowe BRIDESTOWE ESTATE is renowned for being a feast for the senses and this weekend there is audio appeal to add to the visual delights.

The lavender farm has organised special activities as part of the Festival of Flowers, which is supported by the Tasmanian Government through Events Tasmania.

It will welcome Hobart-based Japanese group Taiko Drum Tasmania to the farm on Friday, January 26 and Saturday, January 27.

They will perform at 2pm om Australia Day while on the 27th

there will be a performance and children's workshop at 11.30am.

Any local resident who mentions this story or the back page ad in this week’s North-Eastern Advertiser will receive free entry.

An art exhibition featuring 130 amazing art works by 45 up-andcoming Japanese artists including oil paintings, watercolour, calligraphy and ink painting will also be on display.

Fugetsusha Gallery had been presenting exhibitions of Japanese Selected Arts in the US, New Zealand and Turkey but this is the first exhibition in Australia.

on Friday, 26th January. No charge but please bring a salad or dessert to share. Bar is open from 5pm with the BBQ from 6pm.

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Scottsdale Railway Station woes VANDALS HAVE created more mess and damage to the historic Scottsdale Railway Station Building, frustrating Rotary Club of Scottsdale volunteers who are working towards developing the vacant building.

A site clean-up was completed last July, but a walk through the building this week reveals more significant damage to plaster walls, cabling removed, doors kicked in and endless graffiti.

While Rotary plans to significantly enhance the site in preparation for future use, President Guy Jetson said any offers of assistance from the community, including those with trade skills, would be gratefully received.

“Rotary’s current intention is to at least get the building secure in terms of replacing

• Internal damage needs to be repaired so the building can again be used by the community.

windows, doors and repairs to the external walls,” Mr Jetson said.

“Ideally, we would also secure services to the site including power, water and sewerage to enable use of the grounds for overnight camping facilities and other community events such as the North-East Trail Run and Ride event usually held in September.”

Funding of $100,000 received via the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program for the project will run out on June 30 if it’s not used in time.

But it’s not as simple as rolling up sleeves, donning tools and getting to work, Monday’s Council meeting heard, following questions from Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw and former councillor Edwina Powell.

“At the moment we are talking to Rotary about whether they can meet the deadline and their intent is to secure that site and get it to lock up to prevent vandalism,” Mr Marik said.

“If they are unable to meet the deadline there is a ‘Plan B’ which is to keep funding in the rail precinct and seal the dirt road sections on Coplestone, Ellenor and King Streets.

“The catch is that the road work on a rail corridor needs permission from the Minister and we are starting that process but waiting on Rotary so there are two processes simultaneously.”

Mr Marik also said the Council was looking at the entire precinct as part of a sporting study through Northern Tasmanian Development Corporation,

• Mr Peter Beattie, Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw and Guy Jetson at the site of the vandalised Rail Station that needs to be vandal-proofed ready for development.

with additional parking for the Aquatic Centre and development of a bike jumps park possible.

“But nothing is finalised and we will go to the community with concepts,” he said.

Mrs Powell, from Springfield, questioned why the site hadn’t been considered for development ahead of the stalled Rail Trail project.

She said an RV Park in the area would address vandalism issues, saying council

had a responsibility to manage the building better.

“It is unfair to leave it to Rotary as generous as their offer has been,” she said.

Mr Jetson said a high-level concept plan had been completed for the building and Rotary had been communicating with the Tasmanian Heritage Council and State Growth.

Anyone with building skills willing to assist with the project can contact Rotary.

Derby timber harvest to restart FORESTRY WORK is set to restart in Derby with two coupes in the Permanent Timber Production Zone to be the focus of Sustainable Timber Tasmania in midFebruary, nearly two years after a court appeal halted works.

STT’s Regional Manager North, Stephen Rymer, said there was no legal impediment to the recommencement.

Coupe CC105A, which neighbours Krushka’s mountain bike trail, will be the subject of partial forest harvesting, across the 25ha left in the 37ha site.

Products harvested from the coupe will be transported out of the town using Mount Paris Dam Road.

“The area is not being clear felled – a silvicultural method aggregated retention will be used that retains clumps of canopy trees,” Reforestation of Coupe CC119A will take place across 42.8ha.

“Reforestation will include moving and preparing harvesting debris to allow for clear and well-established fire breaks for management and regeneration activities, which may include burning,” Mr Rymer said.

“This work is essential for the long-term sustainability, environmental values and visual amenity of the forest.”

Mr Rymer said the Rider Experience

Separation Zone, agreed to with representatives from Derby’s tourism and business community, would remain in place.

“The rider experience will be maintained by an average forest separation zone between 70 and 90 metres and in some cases more than 200 metres,” he said.

“This means that harvesting activities in this forest coupe will not impact the mountain bike trails and the rider experience will be maintained.”

Blue Derby Foundation Chairman Chris Cafe said the restart would not be an issue.

“They are just finishing off what they started. They’ve been really good to deal

with and they increased the buffer zones and it doesn’t impact on the mountain bike trails at all,” Mr Caffe said.

Legal proceedings brought about by Blue Derby Wild in 2022 led to a court case, where the environmental group raised issues of ‘apprehended bias’ over STT staff having the powers to self-regulate their logging plans and operations on behalf of independent regulator the Forest Practices Authority.

It was dismissed last year with Blue Derby Wild ordered to pay STT’s costs. A spokesperson for the group could not be contacted for comment.

Work by STT will take 10 weeks.

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Unreasonable customer Caravan complaint conduct policy approved on foreshore AN UNREASONABLE Customer Conduct Policy has been approved by Dorset Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw.

Six submissions were made during the 28-day public feedback period with respondents concerned about the need for appropriate safeguards around its possible misuse or overuse.

Administration Manager Lauren Tolputt said council had a duty of care to ensure workers and other persons were not exposed psychosocial or physical health and safety risks.

She said the presence of a similar policy was almost uniform across organisations that provide customer service.

“The absence of the Policy at Council has led to uncertainty about how to consistently handle instances of unreasonable customer conduct and means that the potential psychosocial impacts occurring through unreasonable customer conduct are not appropriately mitigated,” Ms Tolputt said.

“Accordingly, the Policy includes appropriate safeguards preventing misuse and overuse, an appeals process and commitment that the Policy will be used in the least restrictive way possible.”

A review of the document will be conducted when a Tasmanian model policy is released at a state level.

Northbourne Park speed limit A NEW 40km/h speed limit will soon be introduced within the Northbourne Park retirement village.

Dorset Council confirmed it had worked with the Northbourne Park Association and the Northbourne Residents Society to present letters of support to the Commissioner of Transport for approval to alter limits in Northbourne Avenue, Peggy Parade, Propsting Circle, Dent Street and Haas Court.

Signs have been ordered and are expected to arrive in the next few weeks and would be

installed soon after, Director of Infrastructure Michael Buckley said.

Mr Buckley also confirmed the South St, Bridport, stormwater project was proceeding, with a tender awarded to renew the pipeline between Main St and Thomas St. Works are expected to kick off on Monday, January 29.

Mr Buckley admitted it was not ideal timing given school would return in February but he said the project needed to be completed before winter when sub surface water becomes an issue in the area.

DO YOU OWN AN ANTIQUE FIREARM? A new process now applies Due to the cancellation of Exemption No.4 under the Firearms Act 1996, licensing, registration and storage requirements are now in place for some previously exempt antique firearms.

• The site along Bridport's foreshore that has caused concern because of the new addition.

A NEW camping installation at Bridport Caravan Park has been met with concern from locals, with the Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw raising the issue at Monday’s meeting.

Commissioner Wardlaw said the Dorset Coastal Working Group expressed serious concern about an "oversize" caravan being given priority status on the foreshore.

The issue was also raised by Bridport Lions Club in November, he said.

The development at site 86, which is close to Mattingleys Beach, has been an annual site since 2015 and Administration Manager Lauren Tolputt said the temporary structures were approved in December 2023 and were compliant with development guidelines.

It is the only annual site directly adjacent to the foreshore walking track – other annual sites are located towards the back of the park.

“Anecdotally I was advised by a long-term seasonal park user that it had been agreed with the community that sites immediately adjacent to the foreshore track will be preserved for seasonable

occupation and not allocated as an annual site,” Commissioner Wardlaw said.

“A Bridport resident also suggests ‘it is generally considered preferable that the vaguely semipermanent installations are garnered in the back rows and the front row nearest the water is used for the visiting campers that is short term’."

Ms Tolputt said council had no formal position encouraging the preservation of sites adjacent to the foreshore but the council’s plan for the seaside park would be reviewed

by June 30, 2024, and any proposed changes to the site structure would be considered then.

“There will be opportunity for stakeholders of the park (patrons, annual site holders, community members and other users) to engage in that policy review process,” she said.

The council meeting also heard that the temporary operating model for the park was working effectively, with relief caretakers working alongside existing and additional Council employees to assist with administration, maintenance and cleaning during peak season.

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Visit the website or contact Firearms Services about the new requirements.

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Mine remediation near Gladstone The Department of State Growth (Mineral Resources Tasmania) will commence remediation work in the coming days on the old Scotia mine site near Gladstone.

The work will lower the water which has accumulated over time in the mine pit.

The public is asked to stay clear of the works while underway and local landholders have been advised.

The work is expected to take two to four weeks.

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Bridport building Decade of learning celebrated criteria questioned A $1.4 million development taking shape in Bridport has sparked questions about the Dorset Council’s planning scheme provisions in the coastal town.

Bridport resident Jeff Jennings used public question time at Monday’s meeting to ask about the planning process for the development at 101 Main St. He prefaced with the comment that his questions were not a criticism of the councillors that approved it, nor of the developers, but the “inadequacies” in the planning scheme that allowed it.

Mr Jennings questioned whether it was fair and suitable use of land and questioned the scheme’s definitions given the 9m height of the building situated less than 2m from boundaries.

“This whole situation serves to highlight the failings of our current planning systems by allowing a building of over 9m, to be built where there was a building height of 6.8m,” Mr Jennings said later via social media.

“Furthermore, the system relies on the close neighbours being the only people to be notified of the development whereas any development in the Bridport CBD affects everyone who lives and visits here.

“The current performance criteria do not allow the Councillors or Council Staff to exercise control over any development that does not

meet the acceptable criteria such as building height.”

Council’s Director Community & Development Rohan Willis said building height standards for development in residential areas across Tasmania, including Scottsdale and Bridport, were changed in 2011 by the State Government.

“The building height allowance (without the need to otherwise publicly advertise the planning application) was increased to 8.5 metres,” Mr Willis said.

“The development at 101 Main Street, Bridport that Mr Jennings refers to was decided at the December 2022 Council Meeting, with Councillors unanimously determining to grant a planning permit. No appeal to Council’s decision was forthcoming.”

The project includes a three-storey, three-bedroom accommodation unit with lift access and a rooftop spa, with another two two-bedroom units to be built further to the front of the block, which is behind the Bridport Distilling Co building.

Developer Joe Krushka said it was a “kick in the guts” to see negativity around the project “given we have abided by all council rules and went through due process’.

“It looks ugly at the moment because it is a construction site and a work in progress,” Mr Krushka said.

“It’s not going to look like a big Lego box – we will make it look as good as we can.

“Bridport needs updating and things are starting to grow with more services, the supermarkets are improving and more car parking improvements – we really need to keep moving forward and cater for • An artist impression of the Bridport unit development in question. people in the busy seasons.”

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EXPLORE LEARNING on Saturday celebrated 10 years since opening in Bridport.

Owners Alicia and Craig Hardy said the service had evolved over the years, starting off as a small 24 place centre, and slowly expanding over time to support and cater for the needs of the community.

“We are grateful for the support from our community over these years and we are committed to working with our families in providing quality outcomes for children,” Mrs Hardy said.

“We are so grateful to have such a unique and special team of educators to support the delivery of the educational programs and are the people who make the centre what it is today.”

Saturday’s celebration event saw many families and community members enjoy fun activities, sensory play, face painting, a sausage sizzle and ice cream.

“As always, the children enjoyed engaging in our outdoor nature space,” she said.

“To finish off the celebration, the children put on a little performance with some of their favourite songs and Explore Learning also held their annual pre-school graduation for those children heading off to kindergarten this year.”

• Mayla Simmons, Olive Lethborg, Esme Hardy, Mila Hayes, Willow Lethborg.

• Sullivan and Maeve Walker.

• Layla Stein.

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Bass Strait – offshore wind consultation closes 31 January 2024 A proposed area in Bass Strait 20 km off Northern Tasmania from Burnie in the west, to Bridport in the east, is under consideration for zoning for future offshore wind development.

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This is the first opportunity for you to provide feedback on the suitability of the proposed area and we want to hear from you.

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proofing Antique firearm laws change Drought your farm A NEW process for the management of antique firearms has been implemented in Tasmania.

The change came into effect on January 18, 2024, and means that licensing, registration and storage requirements now apply to pre-1900 firearms, which may previously have been exempt from these conditions.

Assistant Commissioner of Police, Rob Blackwood, said the changes were aimed at improving community safety.

Before 18 January, Exemption No. 4 under the Firearms Act 1996 allowed people to possess certain antique (pre-1900) firearms without a licence or the need to meet registration or storage requirements.

Exemption No. 4 has now been cancelled and anyone who owns an antique firearm must take steps to ensure compliance.

Those affected must apply for a time limited individual exemption (to continue to possess these firearms in compliant firearms storage for a limited time whilst applying for a suitable firearms licence and registration); or apply for a firearms licence, or a licence upgrade now (however, this will require surrender of the firearms to a licenced dealer during the process); sell the firearm through a licensed firearms dealer; or surrender the firearm to police for destruction.

• Commander Douglas Oosterloo (left), Acting Inspector Phil Burton (middle) and Assistant Commissioner Robert Blackwood (right) with examples of firearms that will be impacted by the changes.

Assistant Commissioner Blackwood said that the previous exclusion was not consistent with community expectations.

“Importantly, it allows for fit and proper person assessments to be undertaken, which previously was not done in relation to antique firearms,” he said.

“We understand this is a change in practise that will impact the owners of antique firearms. The opportunity to apply for a time limited individual exemption gives owners time to consider their options to either keep, sell or dispose of the firearms.”

Season opens on a positive LIVESTOCK REPORT

BY WARREN JOHNSTON LIVESTOCK MARKETS for 2024 have opened in fine form, with a definite upside to pricing on all descriptions of livestock as the full trading weeks come into play.

Cattle: With Victorian and South Australian weaner sale markets in full swing, the market has a clear lift on preChristmas results, with a massive northern influence and a lot of cattle trading into Northern NSW and Queensland areas, fueled by massive rains through these areas and creating very good grass markets.

This in turn is having a flow on effect through other states and helping improve

markets in all descriptions of cattle, with lifts in supermarket and export markets following as many numbers through the Northern parts finding it difficult to move through transport constraints due to wet weather and grass growing and pulling cattle away from the market to add more value.

Lambs: Massive lifts into the New Year and an overall lift of 300 cents per kg or $60-80 for trade (supermarket/ butcher) lambs and export lambs as demand for Australian product lifts around the world.

Store Lambs also increased some $30$40 for finishers looking to secure lambs to grow out to suit markets going forward.

This trend has been seen both here in Tasmania and throughout Mainland states.

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Sheep: Another big lift! In earlier reports I mentioned big crossbred ewes struggling to attract any competition between $2 and $10 per head. We have since seen these same sheep attracting bids of $75-$80 per head from exporters across the country trying to secure numbers. This in turn creates a breeder market for young ewes.

Pre-Christmas young breeding ewes struggled to command $100 per head, this week the same sheep can realise $170$200 per head with enquiry from across Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia.

Coming up: Weaner sales in Tasmania will commence in February and ramp up even more in March. Bull sales are also on the horizon, and ewe joining time will be upon us in no time. Rams are still available.

DROUGHT MANAGEMENT tools and weather forecasting in the North-East region will be the focus of a rural event being held in Winnaleah next month.

The event will feature a presentation from Tom Remenyi, a climate scientist with more than 10 years' experience in translating and communicating climate models and information.

His presentation will include weather and climate information specific to the region to assist farmers prepare and adapt for the future.

Marek Matuzsek from AgLogic will share insights from a project to create drought management tools for farm managers.

The event is being organised by Rural Business Tasmania, Tasmanian Woman in Agriculture, Rural Alive and Well and Rural Youth with funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

It will be held at Winnaleah Football Club on Thursday, February 1 at 6pm with a free barbeque.

RSVP by Wednesday, January 31 at fdf.tas.hub@utas.edu.au

Irrigation info sessions start

THE FIRST drop-in information session for the Tamar Irrigation Scheme was held at Pipers Brook earlier this week, encouraging the region’s farmers to tap in.

Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jo Palmer, said it would never be cheaper to buy water in the scheme than right now.

The scheme was updated to ensure it better aligns with demand in the region following last year’s launch and unsuccessful sales process.

“The bottom line is – if farmers want this scheme to proceed they need to jump on board right now,” she said.

The redesigned scheme will provide access to 13,500 megalitres of highreliability irrigation water, each summer and winter irrigation season.

Another information session will be held on February 20 at Pipers Brook.

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Rain relief for farmers in region RECENT RAINFALLS have been a blessing for farms across the district but those ready to harvest crops are praying for some sunshine in coming weeks.

“The rains are certainly good for the growing season and it has allowed us to have less expense with irrigation,” Scottsdale farmer Graeme Bissett said.

“We are at the stage now where we need some dry, warm weather because we have wheat ready to harvest and will need it to dry.

Poppies have finished flowering and we need them to dry off for harvest in the next three to four weeks.”

Pyrethrum was harvested over the weekend before Sunday’s deluge but it looked like yields would be down, he said.

“The tonnage was less than expected and whether that was because it was too dry and cold in October and November as it was coming into flower I am not certain,” Mr Bissett said.

“It’s been a very difficult season because we had a lot of wet weather and then a cold and dry Spring and we had to irrigate to get the seeds to germinate but now we have had an abundance of rain – sometimes you just don’t know what to expect, but overall the season is looking good at this stage.”

Carrots will be in the ground for another month while early potato crops are already being dug at some properties.

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Solutions, Stuart Millwood, said growers had experienced a really good start to the potato season so far.

“The drier spring allowed for ideal cultivation and timely plantings throughout October and early November,” he said.

“We have had some timely rains whilst avoiding the big dumps experienced up North.

“Hopefully the favourable growing conditions continue over February and March.

“Early harvest has begun on the East Coast for McCain with Simplot to begin in the North-East in mid-February along the Waterhouse strip.”

The rainfall has been a blessing for those in the dairy and beef cattle industry.

Telita Dairy farmer Alan Davenport said things were “pretty peaceful at the moment”.

“It was a pretty slow start but things are going well in most ways. The rain over the last month has been quite wonderful for pasture growth,” Mr Davenport said.

“Availability of labour has improved with a lot more backpackers around than we did have which is not the way we’d like to employ as we’d prefer locals but we can’t seem to get them.

“We’ve got people from all over the world working with a lot of Argentinians who are proving quite an asset for our farms.

“The market for milk is still really competitive with processors chasing supply so the price is maintained at a reasonable level.”

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Proud new citizens Scottsdale’s apples

SCOTTSDALE HAS welcomed three new Australian citizens with a ceremony on Monday for Edessa Balboa, Gina Lethborg and her daughter Chloe, 9.

Mrs Lethborg said it was a memorable moment to become “a formal part” of the community, having arrived here in 2015 from the Philippines.

The Scottsdale Pork employee said she was very proud of her new citizenship status.

“It really means a lot. It makes me proud to learn more about Australia and our culture,” she said.

Chloe, who is turning 10 in March, is a member of Girl Guides, enjoys swimming and choir at Scottsdale Primary School.

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• Received the Bridport Seaside Caravan Park quarterly report for the period ended 31 December 2023.

• Adopted new Policy No. 60 – Dealing with Unreasonable Customer Conduct, noted that when the Office of Local Governments model framework is finalised and published, a report will be provided to Council comparing the model policy to Council’s policy and recommending a review of that policy if required, and noted that Policy No. 18 – Customer Service Charter will be updated to include reference to new Policy No. 60 in the related document section.

• Received and noted the Local Government Association of Tasmania’s Year in Review for 2023 and acknowledged the Associations support and efforts on behalf of the local government sector during 2023.

• Received and noted the 2023/24 Annual Plan December quarterly report, achieving 100% compliance for the period ended 31 December 2023.

• Presented Director – Infrastructure: Mr Michael Buckley with a Certificate of Appointment as the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator for Dorset.

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SOME 25 years after the initial ‘pioneer period’ of European settlement in the Scottsdale area, local farmers were turning their minds to what sort of crops and produce were best suited to the district. Moving on from the basic initial requirement to feed themselves and their families, it was time to consider wider markets, be they Launceston, Hobart, the mainland or even overseas.

The opening of the railway line from Launceston to Scottsdale in 1889 had created new opportunities for export, and local farmers had planned ahead, but it did not mean that the road and shipping route from Scottsdale to Melbourne via Bridport was no longer used. A report from February 1890 tells us that several orchards had been laid out in the Scottsdale district, with varieties of apples and other fruit. The same report noted that the mainland apple crops were small and inferior, and that a European market would take everything that the North-East could produce.

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1866, Percy began in 1903 planting a significant number of large varieties of apples on the Tucker family property named Hazlemere on the eastern side of King Street. By 1909 he had 87 acres of orchards and was exporting 2,000 cases of apples annually. In 1910 Percy’s brother Oliver purchased an adjoining property which was already planted out with 12 acres of fruit trees, mainly apples, and developed the property known as Tucker’s Orchard.

Interviewed in 1912, Percy recognised that he had too many varieties of apples and said he was committed to reducing the number. His orchard was noted for his effective method of pruning and his modern use of technology i.e. a motor sprayer to spray the apples for insects and disease. By 1920 his preferred apple varieties included Jonathons, Sturmers, Bismarks, The Queen, Early Margarets, Cox’s Orange Pippin, Aesops, Spitzenberg and Anne Elizabeth. He suggested that in one year 90 of his Jonathon variety apples had produced 1,100 cases of highquality fruit.

In the early 1920s Percy Tucker, by then aged in his 50s, sold his orchard to George McGowan who, in the 1930s sold it to the McLennan family. Percy Tucker died at St Helens in 1954 at the age of 83 and is buried at the Ellesmere Cemetery. The McLennans still own and live in the Hazlemere property to this day. As times and markets have changed, only a couple of the original apple trees are known to have survived.

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Hayward and Taylor dominate local big bash A DAY of cricket at Bridport on Saturday was highlighted by a couple of brilliant performances by Branxholm's James Hayward and Matty Taylor of Bridport.

The three competition teams - Bridport, Branxholm and Scottsdale all played during the day at the end of which a big crowd was in attendance.

In the first game Scottsdale limited Branxholm to 5/141 off their allotted 20 overs. Back from the USA Jonty Mullins made 35 not out for Branxholm, but once again Scottsdale's batting fell short.

Denham Hall finished not out on 35 out of a total of 7/98, and Cox made 32. Teenagers Zac Sheehan and Rowan Monson were the best of the Branxholm bowlers.

In the second match Scottsdale batted first against Bridport but their 5/98 was never going to be enough. Stephen Partridge top scored with 29 alongside Andrew Aldridge with 25. Andy Rudling claimed 2/14 from his spell for Bridport.

In reply the Port reached the target in just 12 overs. Taylor top scored with 71 which included 7 sixes.

In the final match Branxholm batted

first against Bridport and finished with 7/162 courtesy of a Hayward master class.

He smashed 95 highlighted by some of the biggest sixes (11 of them) seen on the Bridport ground.

Young bowler Jamison Nunn with 2/7 was the best of the Bridport bowlers.

In reply Bridport started strongly with Matty Taylor taking the game on and at 74 off seven overs they were cruising until Taylor retired to go to Launceston.

He made 49 with 4 sixes and 3 fours, well supported by Will Brown on 46.

But the Port fell short finishing on 7/142, with Alex Stevens and Bradley WhishWilson both claiming two wickets.

An entertaining women's match concluded the day.

During the afternoon Bridport recognised two long term players and committeemen with David Milne and Alan "Rusty" Brown receiving life memberships for services to the cricket club.

There are no matches next Friday due to the holiday. The next game will be between Bridport and Branxholm on Friday February 2nd at 5.15pm.

• Jamison Nunn sends one down.

•A ndy Rudling congratulates Matthew Hayward on his impressive innings.

• Bridport's John LeFevre has his eye on the ball as Matthew Hayward makes his crease.

Fun on the fairway at charity fundraiser BRIDPORT GOLF Club raised $700 for Red Dirt Café to assist with its mission to feed the community’s needy.

Karen Rainbow was on hand to receive the money raised at the club’s Opening/ Charity Day 3 Ball Ambrose on Monday.

The winning mens team was Mike Underhill, Graeme Williams, Jock Ferguson (56.84) followed by John LeFevre, Damien Hyland and Nick Hayes (61.17) and Mick Taylor, Barry Watts and Kerry Dodge (61.5) in third place.

In the womens, Andy Kent, Sharon Beattie and Belinda Tierney won on 65.5

while Helen Davies, Jeanette Lethborg and Helen Seadon finished runners up on 74.

In the mixed teams event, Breeze Ebbelaar, Oliver Freeland and Oliver Dean won with a score of 60.84, while Steve Ayres, Lisa Ayres and Brett Churchill (61) finished second and third place was taken out by Jonno Wadley, Linda Noonan and Phil McKenzie (61.17).

More than 800 free meals have been served since the volunteer-ran initiative was started six months ago.

• Opening Charity Day winners at Bridport Golf Club – Graeme Williams, Jock Ferguson, Mike Underhill.

• Women’s winners – Sharon Beattie, Belinda Tierney and Andy Kent.

SPORTS RESULTS RINGAROOMA GOLF CLUB SUNDAY, JANUARY 21.

IRISH STABLEFORD 1st: Stuart Worker - 87, 2nd: Darren Bean – 85, 3rd: Kerry Rowbottom – 84, 4th: Corey Fennell – 83. NTP 2nd shot 1st/1pth – Dean Reynolds.

NTP 7/16 – Stuart Worker. NTP 9/18 – Stuart Worker. Hidden 9 – Stuart Burr.

MOORINA GOLF CLUB SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 B Aitkens 70, c/b T. Taylor 70, A. Rainbow 73. Putts: J. Balfe 27, R. Apted & T. Taylor 28.

Longest Putt 4/13: B. Aitkens.

NO chicken run Australia day Sunday 28th, 9.30 - 10.00 start, Stroke FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 STABLEFORD Ladies Div 1: L. Mullins 36, D. Rattray 30, T.

Nichols 29. Nearest pin 2/11, D Rattray. Ladies Div 2: J.Williams 41, L. Carter 31, M. Green 26 Mens Div 1: G. Taylor 37, D. Wells 34 c/b D. Freeland 34. NTP 7/16: S. Burr. Mens Div 2: R. Nichols 37, c/b C. Sculthorpe 37, c/b T. Miller 37. NTP 5/14: F. Wagner. Men's Div 3: A. Rainbow 37, G. Williams 35, S. Percey 34.

SCOTTSDALE GOLF CLUB SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 SUMMER CUP ROUND 1 Winner: Kevin Smith 69 nett. Runner Up: John Wood 72 nett c/b. Others: Graeme Booth 72 nett; Lindsay Freeland 72 nett; Craig Styles 74 nett; B Fahey 74 nett. NTP 1/10: Craig Styles NTP 5/14: Kevin Smith. Longest Putt: AJ Heyes. Women’s Longest Putt: Heather Lack.

Putting: Graeme Booth 27 putts c/ b Lindsay Freeland 27 putts.

Next week: Summer Cup Round 2 - Stroke TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 STABLEFORD Women’s Winner: Heather Lack, 35 points.

Runner up: Tracey Taylor, 34 points. Longest putt: Marie Nuttall. Gobbler: Christie Ferguson. Men’s Winner: Jock Ferguson, 39 points. Runner Up: John Wood, 37 points.

Longest putt: Matt Hope. Gobbler: Greg Blackwell.

BRIDPORT GOLF CLUB SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 STABLEFORD Women’s Winner: L Lockhart, 39, 2nd: Raylene Taylor, 36, 3rd: Helen Davies, 31 4th: Linda Noonan, 22. NTP 1/10: Raylene Taylor. Men’s Winner: Terry O'Toole, 39, 2nd: Peter Wilkinson, 37 c/b, 3rd: Hugh McKenzie,

37 c/b, 4th: Graeme Williams, 37, 5th: Fergus Stewart 36, c/b, 6th: Barry Watts 36, c/b Phil McKenzie. NTP 6/15: Phil McKenzie. NTP 3/12: Brett Churchill. Longest Putt over Field 9/18: Don Etchells.

Next Week: 4BBB Stableford Friday Flappers: Peter Wilkinson, 18 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 Women's Winner: Mandy Hall, 21, R/Up: Raylene Taylor, 19 c/b, Karlene Cuthbertson,19, Maree Bauld, 19, Linda Noonan, 19. NTP Div 1 3/12: Mandy Hall. NTP Div 2 1/10: Andy Kent and Maree Bauld. Longest Putt OTF: Andy Kent. Men's Winner: Xavier Nicholls, 36. R/Up: John LeFevre, 20. NTP 6/15: Xavier Nicholls.

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Scottsdale Record numbers take aim Bowls

BY JAN FOSTER WELCOME BACK bowlers after our Christmas break, I hope everyone had a safe and happy few weeks off.

On Thursday, January 18, Div. 2 played their first return game at Bridport in less than favourable conditions for bowls.

Team 1 skipped by Graeme Walsh, lead Brian Walsh, 2nd Cindy Walsh, 3rd Gary Ashby had a hard fought game going down by 1 shot - 22 to 23.

Team 2 skipped by John Dennis, lead Kevin Coates, 2nd Arch Ranson and 3rd Trevor Jessup had a very good win 28 to 18 - up 10 shots.

Team 3 with skip Mike Hansell out front, lead Nerina Hansell, 2nd Ray Charlton and 3rd Neville Lynch had a real battle on their hands and came home with a draw 26 to 26.

Giving Scottsdale an overall win of 9 shots.

Congratulations and considering the conditions, all players did a great job.

Scottsdale’s Div.4 side headed off to Bass & Flinders Low Head in the pouring rain with not much chance of playing but got on the rink in appalling conditions of gale force winds and potential rain.

Team 1 skipped by Tony Williams, lead David Ezzy, 2nd Kerrie Donaldson and 3rd Tony Giunta lost 13 to 21 - down 8 shots.

Team 2 skipped by Kylie Blackwell lead Danny Donaldson, 2nd Jeremy Carins and 3rd Chris Coates lost 16 to 28 - down 12 shots.

Team 3 skipped by Kath Ginn, lead Marie Charlton, 2nd Phil Hay, 3rd Jan Foster also went down by 19 - 9 to 28.

On Saturday, January 20, Div. 1 hosted Trevallyn at home and came out winners on the day.

Craig Bennett skipped his team with lead Nerina Hansell, 2nd Helen Pola, 3rd Gary Ashby to a resounding win over Trevallyn 24 to 12 - up 12 shots.

Rodney Murray skipped his teams with lead Steve McMullan, 2nd Peter Fogarty, 3rd Sam Knight not so lucky loosing 17 to 26 - down 9 shots.

Mike Hansell once again skipped his team of Arch Ranson lead, Kevin Coates 2nd and Neville Lynch 3rd to a great 11 shot win, 24 to 13, giving Scottsdale an overall win on the day 65 shots to 51.

Div. 3 travelled to Cressy and had a good win as well.

Kerry Hayes skipped his team with lead Tony Giunta, 2nd Brian Walsh and 3rd Trevor Jessup finishing up 14 shots – 27-13.

Team 2 skipped by Merv Chilcott, lead David Ezzy 2nd Jan Foster and 3rd Tony Williams come out in the end with a 23 to 16 win, up 7.

Team 3 skipped by Graeme Walsh, lead Ray Charlton, Kath Ginn, 2nd Cindy Walsh 3rd just scrapped home with a 21 to 23 win, up 2.

This gave Scottsdale an overall win on the day of 23 shots and full points of 12.

Don’t forget all those playing in the Community Challenge that we are back on January 31 with a starting time of 5 for 5.30. Barbeque and raffle on the night.

• Michael Bugg, Graeme Newall, Ronald McDonald, Cassandra Gaggin and Sally Ridgway watch Stephen Ridgway in action.

BY NEALE ATKINS OVER THE weekend Dorset Field & Game hosted the Sports Hut Challenge, a two-day 150 target simulated field event.

A record number of competitors took to the fields, with 101 keen participants of all ages taking up the challenge in perfect conditions, with some friendly and also challenging targets thrown into the mix.

Beretta Australia were in attendance, flying over from Melbourne to provide free gun smithing, fitting and servicing

Alex Grodski, shooting an impressive score of 143/150, with Nicholas Brown (138/150), Brian Mortensen (135/150), Richard Triffit (135/150) and Ken Triffit (135/150) hot on his heels and challenging all day.

GRADE WINNERS Top Gun: Alex Grodski AA Grade: Nicholas Brown A Grade: Ken Triffit B Grade: Tony Harper C Grade: Jamie Hall Juniors: Lachlan Simpson Visitors: Michael Goss

Passion aplenty at Pies’ patch T CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGE. “Currently they can't be what they can't see, but things are changing,” she said.

“On Monday mornings we'll be talking about our Tassie teams in the AFL and AFLW, not teams we may have barracked for in the past.”

Lithgow said having a team in the national league would rejuvenate local football, and he believes the Jack Jumpers model is one worth pursuing.

Riewoldt said he has spent some time with Scott Roth, who has recently been reappointed for three more years as

coach of the Jackies.

“Like my coach at Richmond, Damien Hardwick, Roth is a great storyteller, and he has ensured that his team has become an extension of the community,” Riewoldt said.

“That's what we must aim for, and I'm sure a team in the AFL will produce a sense of belonging.

“Kids will have a chance to live here and play at the best level. They won't have to go away like I had to.”

While admitting that the stadium and its location was a hurdle, Riewoldt believes that coming to an island is

• Junior Magpies player Tom Smith took part in the meeting.

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for those lucky enough to have the opportunity. Winchester Australia also flew down, providing advice and information whilst also hosting a fun novelty event for competitors to try their luck at and even having a representative participate in the Sports Hut Challenge.

It was an amazing weekend and it’s great to see the sport so very well supported by competitors, volunteers and businesses alike.

The Honourable Tania Rattray MLC, who is also club patron, presented the awards at the conclusion of the event.

The winner of the challenge was

an enticing option for professional footballers.

“They get here and they love it, and I’m forever telling people in Victoria that Tassie has less rainfall than Melbourne.”

For Lithgow it was a special homecoming as the office area at the clubrooms is named in honour of his grandfather, who was a long-time committee member of the club.

More than 50 people attended the information session including a number of local teenage players, and board members of the Tasmanian AFL team.

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• Jodie Clifford, Jack Riewoldt and David Lithgow talk Tassie footy at a community event in Scottsdale on Saturday. (Photo - Red Jelly Agency).

Passion aplenty at Pies’ patch

BY PETER FISH THERE WAS a distinctly north-eastern flavour to the panel members sitting alongside former Richmond star Jack Riewoldt at a function at the Scottsdale Football Club on Saturday night.

But passion for a Tasmanian team in

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the AFL was apparent throughout the room. The Tasmanian AFL team will begin playing in 2028, with the AFLW expected to follow in 2029.

Riewoldt has led a series of community meetings throughout the state promoting the idea of a Tasmanian AFL team, and at Scottsdale he was supported by Jodie

Clifford and David Lithgow.

Clifford was the coach of the women’s Under 17 Devils team which made finals in 2023 and formerly taught at Scottsdale High School. Lithgow has made a career out of sports broadcasting and is a former pupil at both Scottsdale Primary and High Schools and was a player with the

Scottsdale Football Club.

Jodie Clifford described how she wasn’t able to play football at all when she was younger, but is now a fervent believer in the opportunities young women now receive and the chances they have to play for a Tasmanian team in the AFLW. T STORY CONTINUES, PAGE 11.

Live Music

28th January / 12.30pm - 3.30pm

Japanese Selected Artists in Tasmania AUS

Exhibition 24th -26th January (Farm open hours)

Taiko Drum

Join us for some soulful tunes by Tasmanian up and coming singer and song writer Lasca Dry

26th January Taiko Drum Tasmania Performance, 2pm 27th January Taiko Drum Tasmania Performance and Children’s Workshop 11.30am 03 6352 8182 bridestowelavender.com.au