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Celebrating our country

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From tragedy to triumph

BY RACHEL WILLIAMS

• Cathy Willis at her Gladstone Hotel with the Dorset Council Australia Day awards she won last Thursday.

SPURRED ON by the memory of her son, Dorset’s Citizen of the Year is busy creating a bright future for her new hometown of Gladstone.

Cathy Willis is humbled to have won the Australia Day honour for her tireless work making the isolated town a popular destination.

Cathy has been in Gladstone for four years after moving from Deloraine, where her husband Bob worked for Ashgrove and she worked at Aged Care Deloraine.

With Bob working at Icena, the couple had purchased a shack in the town when tragedy struck – her 23-year-old son, Kieran Whitehouse, was killed in a car crash and it changed the trajectory of her life.

“My son was coming up to see the shack after we bought it, he was a builder, and he died at Ridgley on the way,” Cathy said.

“I just wanted to keep my mind busy - I have never done anything like this before.

“It was very tragic. He would have loved this pub because he loved a good time.”

With no hospitality or event management experience, she bought the Gladstone Hotel because she could see its potential.

In the last three years she has grown the business with the addition of a café and has organised a multitude of events, including the inaugural Gladstone Rodeo, which was named Dorset Community Event of the Year.

“I have never won anything like that before. It makes me proud to be recognised,” Cathy said.

“I had lots of help from lots of volunteers – 14 or 15 locals just got in and helped and Stephen Creese gave us the land to use at Boobyalla Park.

“We were expecting 1000 to 2000 people and to get 5000 to 6000 people was just amazing.”

The now annual event will be held on the November Long Weekend.

She has also organised three woodchopping carnivals which have become an annual event with State Championship status and the Gladstone Ride which now attracts over 350 competitors in May raising money for the Black Dog Institute.

In April she’s organising another charity event for road bikes to take part in a Poker Run incorporating five pubs within the region.

Her next event though is the inaugural Back to Gladstone Day on Saturday, March 2, with hundreds set to return to the town to take part in a trip down memory lane with a classic car show, horse and cart rides, market stalls, live music, a heritage photo booth and historical pictorial display.

“I just love meeting new people. It’s God’s Country down this area I reckon,” she said.

“I love making people happy and seeing them have a good time. We get people from all over the state coming for meals. On Saturday we did 250 meals for lunch and tea – we have never done that before.”

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SERVE 20 Years Ago – January 21, 2004

Ringarooma student wins dairy award Jane Sykes, 18, of Ringarooma won the "Most Improved" award at the National All Dairy Breeds Youth Camp held at the McMillan campus of the University of Melbourne.

This was the second time Jane had attended the camp, and she said it had been a very worthwhile experience. "Our family has been showing cows for many years and I'm certainly better prepared to help Dad at the local shows," Jane said. "I improved my clipping skills and learned more about cattle judging,"she added. Jane gained the award for showing the greatest improvement in multiple skill areas including judging, clipping, teamwork and showmanship.

30 Years Ago – January 27, 1994

Dam to be demolished The State Government approved the demolition of the Mt Paris Dam after deciding it had become a safety hazard. The Dam was originally constructed in 1936 to serve the Derby Tin Mine and was 7.5 km upstream from the Cascade Dam and has not been used since mining ceased in 1967. Since then, the outlet pipe of the Mt Paris Dam has been blocked on two occasions and in 1884 to prevent further blockages a hole was blasted in the dam wall. The Government made this decision after the Hydro Electric Commission found evidence that the dam is structurally unsound and represents a considerable safety hazard. The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries, Mr Robin Gray said that “the Government had no other responsible option.”

40 Years Ago – February 2, 1984

Long service medal for fireman A surprised Bob Barrett, Chief Officer of the Scottsdale Fire Brigade received a long service medal from Deputy Director of the Tasmanian Urban Fire Service, Mr K Cornish. The National Medal presented to the Mr Barrett was for 15 years of service, after taking over as first officer in 1977 following the resignation of Mr K. C. Haas. When accepting the medal Mr Barrett said he enjoyed the fellowship within the fire service, and this was the main reason he had been in the brigade for this period. He also paid tribute to the wives of firemen as without their support it would be difficult to carry on the volunteer service.

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Let’s talk about Dorset’s future OPINION EDITORIAL

BY PROFESSOR DAVID ADAMS, UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA TO READ the strategic plan of the (former) Dorset Council and indeed the most recent Northern Tasmania Advancement Prospectus for Dorset released last week by the Premier you would think the future for Dorset is all beer and skittles. Terrific climate, relaxed lifestyle, plenty of prime agricultural land, more wind farms and irrigation schemes, tourism opportunities everywhere and a world class environmental ecosystem.

Should lead to rapid population growth or so we are led to believe.

But just before Christmas, Treasury and Finance released their ‘revised’ population estimates for Tasmania from June 2022 until June 2052. It paints a more grim future for Dorset. Indeed between now and 2052 Dorset is projected to lose some 800 people overall dropping from 7022 residents in 2022 to 6222 residents in 2052.

Proportionately the biggest population loss across all 28 local government areas, losing 0.04 % of the population annually.

Without projected increase in migration the loss would be even more stark.

How can this be? There are many drivers of population loss for example higher tourism visitations do not always lead to long term population growth. There

is often a bubble ( for example around Derby) then things settle down over time and the influx of new residents is offset by more locals leaving – often cashed up because of the tourism growth or unable to afford housing anymore.

The value adding to much of our agricultural produce now occurs outside of Dorset and indeed much of it outside of Tasmania. Historical high labour local processing (for example the Legerwood Butter Factory) has gone and with it local jobs.

The consolidation to a smaller number of high technology farms leads to population loss. Many local industries are essentially managed remotely (for example windfarms) with fly in fly out maintenance.

With an ageing population many people will move towards cities with a better range of health care facilities and indeed between now and 2050 most all of the population growth in Northern Tasmania will occur around Launceston and its dormitory suburbs. In the future many of those will commute to Dorset rather than live here.

From an economic point of view most projected industry growth areas for Dorset will be highly efficient and productive but from a community point of view they can slowly erode the social fabric.

These long term population decline

trends have now been around for over 20 years but successive governments at all levels continue to hang out for the next ‘boom’ opportunity for Dorset. Booms that may not stem the loss of residents and in some cases may exacerbate the loss.

There is a lot that can be done to turn the trends around, for example, much more focus on industry growth that supports population growth (such as labour intensive niche products), more effort to regenerate local processing in Dorset, more effort to build a more attractive social infrastructure (such as health care, parenting support and aged care services) and more focus on local learning and skills pathways for our young people.

But most importantly we need a more nuanced conversation about what we think the ideal population can/should be in the future and then how to achieve it.

Continually separating conversations about economic growth from community futures makes little sense.

It could also be that Dorset can have a vibrant economic and community future as well as a smaller population. But that also requires a rethink around the number and nature of our settlements and the types of health, housing, sporting, educational, cultural and recreational diaspora to support a different future.

Electric power for Scottsdale HISTORY REMEMBERED

TODAY WE take household electricity for granted. Many of us have transitioned to solar power panels, and some to domestic battery storage.

Times change – but imagine the time when local residents were first offered the opportunity to access electric power.

Local history does not exist in a vacuum – residents of Dorset would have travelled and experienced electric street lighting and domestic electricity supply in Launceston (the Duck Reach Power Station operated from 1896 providing the city with hydroelectric power) and other large towns, so why not Scottsdale?

Discussions and planning began in 1920, the Council receiving an estimate of £7,900 for an electric light and power scheme based on hydro-electric power from the Brid River.

In August of that year the local member, the Hon. J. B. Hayes, tabled a Bill in

State Parliament to make provision for lighting the Scottsdale lighting district by electricity.

A Council committee was formed to canvass the town area to determine the number of houses likely to be connected to electric light in order to estimate the probable revenue, with over 100 households committing in the early stages.

It is interesting to note that the proposal is for household lighting only, with little consideration for household power, presumably because at the time there were few household electric appliances.

In November 1920, after a poll of ratepayers had approved the proposal, the Scottsdale Municipal Council applied for a loan of £8,000 for lighting and supplying electricity to the town of Scottsdale.

In late 1921 tenders were let by the Municipal Council for the supply and erection of 200 poles for the scheme.

In February 1922 Mr H. (Harry) Jetson’s

tender of £175/19/- was accepted for the supply of poles. Only a single tender was received for the erection of the 200 poles, from Mr C. Saunders, and this was deemed unacceptably high so was rejected.

The scheme engineer recommended that the work be done under supervision using day labourers, but within two weeks the work had been awarded to a contractor from Devonport who agreed to do it for half the price of the local contractor.

Tenders for the water race and machinery were also let.

By March 1922 the new poles had been erected in the town of Scottsdale in anticipation of the completion of the rest of the scheme. It must have been an exciting time.

The North-Eastern Advertiser is working with the Dorset Tasmania History Society to publish historical articles so that our history, in stories and images, is not lost.

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Courtney Casey and Jarrod Wheatley tied the knot on Saturday, January 27.

The pair, who are both from Lilydale but grew up in Scottsdale, chose the shearing shed and garden at Kerguelen on Ferny Hill Road for the ceremony and celebration.

Georgie Scott and Alex Muirhead from Winnaleah were married at Ortawenah, Toronna Road, Winnaleah, on Friday, January 26.

Local gardeners contributed an array of colourful flowers to create a gigantic elevated centrepiece over the bar at the reception, with a recovery session held at Winnaleah Hotel.

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Celebrating outstanding community contributions T FROM PAGE 1.

Professor Peter Dargaville, a 2023 Her nomination stated: “Cathy has given Tasmanian Australian of the Year nominee our town a sense of belonging and put for his ground-breaking work improving pride back into our footsteps. I cannot give premature baby survival rates, was the any more deserving praise for this lady to region’s Australia Day ambassador. be given this award, as people just sing her GEORGE TOWN praises and love her character while putting George Town celebrated Australia Day Gladstone back on the map for the far North- with a Civic Ceremony on Friday, January 26, East of Dorset. welcoming five new citizens and presenting “Cathy is always wondering what she Australia Day awards. is going to do next for the community that she John Kamara, the 2023 Tasmanian is so dedicated to and where her selflessness Australian of the Year, was the municipality’s has enriched the lives of many people 2024 Australia Day Ambassador. Citizen around her.” of the Year was presented to June Smith The Dorset Sports Award went to Ethan OAM. Her achievements since arriving in Petterwood, who was unable to attend the George Town in 1969, include being founding ceremony. member of the Play Centre, fundraising to He was honoured for his role as playing develop the swim centre and was the first coach of the Scottsdale Football Club for the woman to be Deputy Warden. last 4 years.

George Town and District Historical After losing a lot of players at the start of Society claimed Community Event of the the 2023 season, Ethan worked tirelessly to Year. Sportsperson of the Year went to ensure he was able to field a team week in and Sophie Hills and Aidan O’Connor won Young week out, serving as a positive role model for Sportsperson of the Year. the players.

Celebrations continued with a sold-out In addition to football, in Ethan’s role family pool party, with more than 400 people as a Scottsdale High School teacher he has enjoying pool games, photos, laser tag, live spent a lot of his own personal time ensuring music and ice creams. students make the most of every sporting BREAK O’DAY opportunity they have. He has assisted the Portland Hall in St Helens was filled with local squash club with junior recruitment community pride on Australia Day with by incorporating squash in to school classes, Ambassador Kim Smith, a retired Police driven busloads of kids to Devonport to Officer who won awards for his contribution participate in the annual All-Schools triathlon to Outreach for reducing violence and and many more out of school activities.

The Dorset Volunteer of the Year Award offences, in attendance for the awards went to Darlene Bennett, who has been a ceremony.

Ann Maree Blunt was named Citizen of the resident of Dorset since 2007 when she first Year for her work advocating for the region’s moved to Bridport. youth in particular with her work establishing In 2021 Darlene and her family moved the St Helens Netball Association, as a foster to Legerwood which was the start of her carer for children within her own home, a association with the Legerwood Catering key member in establishing Little Athletics, a Group as a volunteer. driver for meals on wheels and mentoring at The Young Citizen of the Year Award the St Helens District High School. went to Amity Krushka, who last year became Young Citizen of the Year Award to trio Etta the first student from Scottsdale High School Cornelius, Sienna McGiveron and Helayna to receive a Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.

McGiveron, for their volunteer work including Tori Hall, who will represent the State a biannual beach clean-up session. in the prestigious Frank McDonald Prize The Mayor’s Special Award went to tour of the Western Front in April this year, Nicki Treloggen while Christine Treloggen received a Certificate of Appreciation.

The Australia Day Awards Service was received the Municipal Excellence Award. held at Ringarooma Hall with 80 people in attendance.

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• Dorset Council Australia Day Awards Ambassador Professor Peter Dargaville with award winners Tori Hall, Darlene Bennett, Cathy Willis, Amity Krushka, Shaun Percey and Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw.

• George Town Citizen of the Year June Smith with Mayor Greg Kieser.

• Receiving their awards, pictured, left to right - Etta Cornelius, Sienna McGiveron and Helayna McGiveron; Anne Maree Blunt; Christine Treloggen; Nikki Treloggen.

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Lilydale footpath frustrations LILYDALE RESIDENTS are set to band together with a peaceful protest in a bid to draw attention to a lack of walkway infrastructure in the town.

Plans are underway for a group of mums to walk with empty prams from the centre of the town to Lilydale Falls to highlight the dangerous conditions they currently encounter when attempting to access the popular recreation area on the busy Golconda Rd. While a date is yet to be set for the action, Lilydale District Progress Association President Tony Naar said the issue had been simmering for more than five years.

“The LDPA has been having discussions with Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure Michael Ferguson and the City of Launceston about the path that was promised in July 2018 by then-Treasurer

Peter Gutwein,” Mr Naar said.

“There have been lots of ‘the right noises’ but no action, meanwhile, the residents of Lilydale don’t get to enjoy the same community amenity that other residents of Tasmania can take for granted.”

But it appears new infrastructure is dependent on whether the Dorset Council proceeds with its approved plans for an extension to the North-East Rail Trail, which would start with a new car park at Lilydale Falls within the City of Launceston municipality.

Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood said the Council would continue to monitor progress of the Rail Trail, which is being reassessed by the Dorset Council.

“If it is successfully delivered, (we will) give further consideration to a shared pathway between Lilydale and Lilydale

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Falls Reserve," Cr Garwood said.

“There is even potential to tap into and utilise the existing rail infrastructure for a shared trail link between Lilydale and the Reserve,” Cr Garwood said.

Mr Naar said it was a pity the community had to consider peaceful protest to pursue progress.

“The LDPA does not see a path as being dependent upon the rail trail,” Mr Naar said.

“Logistically, it will be a very expensive exercise, as there are stormwater ditches on both sides of Golconda Road which is a flood prone area.

“Unless a path is built above one of the ditches, it will require purchase of a strip of farmland along the route and repositioning of fences. The alternative is to follow the rail line to the old station.

However, a section of the line is privately owned. There is not an easy solution.

“Having said that, there has not been any action in more than five years, so any ‘citizen action’ that can draw attention to an unmet promise from the current government might help to generate some action.”

Mr Ferguson said Golconda Road was a City of Launceston asset.

“The Rockliff Liberal Government will work with the City of Launceston to identify suitable grant opportunities to fund an active transport pathway alongside the road and the potential to share resources to that end,” Mr Ferguson said.

Mr Naar said an extension of the footpath along the eastern side of Lilydale Road as far as Mountain Road also made a lot of sense.

Car count underway for busy streets CAR COUNTERS have been installed at the bottom of Henry St on Main Rd, Bridport, as planning for traffic calming measures gets underway.

Council General Manager John Marik said that with support from State Growth, it was applying for funding under the Vulnerable Road User Program for three pedestrian crossing projects in the municipality.

The first two were at Scottsdale’s King Street and George St, which are both the responsibility of the State Government, and the third is council-managed Main St, Bridport.

“This round of funding is competitive and one of the requirements is traffic volume data to support the application,” Mr Marik said.

“A State Growth representative has met with

Council prior to Christmas to assist with the design and provide guidance on the process, including traffic data for the Scottsdale sites which form part of the State Arterial Network.

“Main Street in Bridport is more complex with the consideration of a 40km/h zone in the busier section and how a proposed Wombat Crossing would align with relevant standards and State Growth approvals.

“The counters will determine the average speeds on Main Street over a five-day period.

“Council has engaged a suitable qualified traffic engineer to undertake a review and provide a report on the proposal.”

Any recommended changes are due in early March.

Murder case back in court

THE SCOTTSDALE man accused of murdering a 14-year-old girl last year is set to reappear in Launceston Magistrates court as we go to print.

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Police found her remains off a dirt track near Nabowla last July.

Jordan has not yet entered a plea to the murder charge, or to separate drug and ammunition storage charges.

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Australia Day 2024

•V iolet Harvey from Bridport has her eyes firmly on the prize in the Nippers session at the Bridport Splash.

• Beau Styles, 15, of Scottsdale handing out free lamingtons at the pool.

• Grant Lethborg of Scottsdale with daughters Chloe (9) and Estelle (6).

• Cousins Sophie Binns from Scottsdale and Lachie Main from Bridport fly the flag at the Bridport Splash.

•D eputy Premier Michael Ferguson with Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw at the pool party.

• Maree Hextall from Scottsdale taking in the pool side action.

• Visitors Eliza Henry from Spreyton • Tilly Evans and Madison and Emilie Taylor from Latrobe soak Percey enjoy the Winnaleah up the sun.

Australian Day pool party.

• Danny Horton, Kristy Bown, Darcie and Jesse Horton with their first prize haul after winning the traditional Weymouth sand castle competition with their giant Bubble O'Bill icecream creation.

• Miki (10) and Cassidy (7) Summers of Scottsdale.

• Sean Collier from Bridport with daughters Amali, 9 and Anika, 7 during the sand castle competition.

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Ling Siding development opportunity SCOTTSDALE’S LING Siding site is still being promoted as an investment opportunity in a new prospectus delivered by the State Government’s Office of the Coordinator General.

The Northern Tasmanian Advantage Investment Prospectus highlights areas across each municipality that are ripe for development.

Dorset has been promoted as “arguably the state’s adventure and recreation capital as home to the world-famous Blue Derby mountain bike trails and Barnbougle and Lost Farm golf courses”.

The document states Dorset is blessed with considerable tourism opportunities.

“Dorset has a unique blend of wilderness, wildlife, stunning scenery, mining heritage, secluded beaches and world-class golf courses all within easy reach of air and seaports,” it reads.

“It sits alongside the Tamar Valley wine route, hosts a burgeoning golf and mountain bike industry, world-class lavender and essential oils production and is a gateway to Flinders Island.”

The prospectus highlights opportunities to expand production and value-add

to agriculture in the region, as well as development in sustainable forestry, renewable energy and biofuel. Aged Care and mining were also promoted for potential investment.

Dorset Renewable Industries President Wendy Mitchell said it was positive to see the Ling Siding site still on the agenda, a decade after it was sold by Gunns receivers.

“It has been a very successful project as far as what the group set out to achieve in generating jobs at the time when things were looking pretty scary and people were losing their jobs,” Ms Mitchell said.

“It was in a terrible mess and it’s taken a long time to put it back together but the place is now a hive of activity with 18 different tenants.”

An economic study last year showed it was generating $5.5 million into the local economy but there is undeveloped land available for new projects.

Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw said Council had not had any recent approaches from prospective proponents but would welcome any approaches for a previously envisioned integrated timber processing hub or other mixed use industrial activity.

Brushstrokes art showcase a success TWENTY FIVE paintings by local artists were sold during the recent Brushstrokes Exhibition at Bridport’s Uniting Church.

Organisers said the annual event was a great success, with a large number of people viewing the 68 paintings on offer over four days.

Vistas of rural and seaside North-East settings proved popular with artists also painting an array of flowers and other wilderness settings from across the State, including Cradle Mountain and Lees Paddocks.

The event has been going for around 15 years with plans for another iteration next year during the Australia Day week.

• Fay Ralph, from Bridport with Barbara Rees from Newstead.

• Committee members Jacqui Webb, Kay Simons and Shirley Brown, all from Scottsdale at the Brushstrokes Exhibition in Bridport.

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REGIONAL ROUNDUP George Town

BY MAYOR GREG KIESER Trails ready to ride!

The final upper section of the Tippogoree Hills Trail Network in George Town opened on Australia Day. The three trails descending add a further 10km of riding to the already popular trail network. The trails are all rated Blue Square, or intermediate, with a mixture of jump, gravity, and adventure trail styles, accessible via shuttle service or pedalling up the service access road.

When combined with the existing trails in the lower section of the Tippogoree Hills, riders can enjoy prolonged descents of up to 9km from the top back to the trail head

in Lauriston Park.

The final trail's opening marks the end of a 4-year project aiming to boost and diversify George Town’s economic and tourism opportunities.

Bell Bay Announcement George Town Council welcomes the final funding approval of $70million for the Bell Bay Green Hydrogen Hub announced in January 2024. Bell Bay is set to become a global leader in green hydrogen production for domestic and export markets creating many hundreds of jobs and further boosting the local and state economy.

Community Assistance Grants Opening on Monday 5th of February the George Town Council 2023/2024 Round 2 Community Assistance Grants up to $2000 to community organisations and clubs for activities and programs that aim to

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York Cove Centre It was with pleasure that Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker, AC Governor of Tasmania unveiled a plaque on December 1, 2023, in honour of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) George Town Branch.

The plaque acknowledged the founding members of the George Town CWA Branch’s donation of land to Council to enable the building of the York Cove Centre. The York Cove Centre was built in the 1970’s and the CWA have been holding their meetings there and continuing to provide support to the community.

The event was a meaningful and memorable occasion for all involved.

Break O'Day

Lilydale

BY MAYOR MICK TUCKER

BY LILYDALE DISTRICT PROGRESS ASSOCIATION TONY NAAR

THIS TIME of year, the usually slow-paced Break O’Day community comes alive with visitors from far and wide wanting to enjoy the spectacular natural environment.

It is estimated that the population of Break O’Day more than triples over the summer holidays going from 7700 to more than 20,000. Because of this jump in population, a lot of local events happen at this time of year.

Already this year there has been a carnival with rides and showbags on the St Helens foreshore, and just last weekend the St Marys Summer celebration and the St Helens Athletics carnival were on.

The St Helens Athletics Carnival is a big draw card every year and aside from running, cycling and athletics, it also hosts the Tony McCullay Memorial 325mm championship. This year Kody Steers took out the top spot with Joe Rattray a close second.

On Saturday January 27 there was a Championship on the St Helens foreshore which saw 10 axemen competing.

Later that night at the Portland Hall we hosted band Soundweavers and the Summit Horns.

Of course, the real attraction of the Break O’Day area is the natural environment and there has been no shortage of spectacular sunny days to hit the beach, surf and fishing.

• 250mm Standing champion Mick Tucker with Daniel Beams in second and Dale Lester third.

And if you are looking for an adrenaline hit, the St Helens MTB trails have been especially maintained for summer riding and the longer rides, the Bay of Fires and Dreaming Pools both provide riders with the opportunity to take a dip.

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BY MAYOR RACHEL SUMMERS DURING OUR Council meeting on January 24, we approved the purchase of a 10,000-litre water tank for the Cape Barren Island community, aiming to streamline water haulage.

This tank mirrors the one used during the recent water shipment from Flinders Island to Cape Barren Island, and we hope it will enhance efficiency in future water transportation.

The 10th Furneaux Festival was once again graced with extraordinary moments – from the weather and food to the music, and above all, the wonderful people who attended.

Friday night offered a diverse culinary experience, complemented by Tom Slater's

• A vista from the newly opened Tippogoree Hills upper network.

SUMMER IS here and it brings with it its own delights and a few frustrations for the community of Lilydale.

One of the delights has been the creation of a seed library and produce exchange by local resident Clare Russell. Clare and her family harvest the seeds from vegetables and flowers they grow and share them with the community from a quirky, painted cupboard that sits outside the Makers at the Courthouse craft shop in Lilydale.

Over summer, the seed library has expanded to include daily contributions of • Lilydale’s seed library is proving popular with residents encouraged fresh flowers and vegetables donated and to take what they need and give back shared by local residents. when they can.

Another annual delight is the opening of the Lilydale pool. We are lucky to have a of the tanbark around the equipment has swimming pool in our little village and it is become a bog and has been decorated by well loved and used. However, the pool is the City of Launceston with “keep away not without its frustrations. It opens in the tape” since December, with no sign of a afternoon for just three hours a day (four permanent fix. on weekends), making it difficult for adults The pool and playground precinct who might be interested in swimming laps has the potential to be a showpiece for or families who are busy in the afternoons. Lilydale, with a bit of planning, community For parents with young children, the consultation and commitment from the toddlers’ pool is closed indefinitely. City of Launceston. At present, the area is Imagine the outcry if that happened at a bit more frustration than delight. the Launceston Aquatic Centre! And the We have a meeting with the Mayor and BBQ area behind the pool is now behind Deputy Mayor next week where we will a locked gate. again raise the need for “Stage 2” of the Outside the pool, our new playground playground/swimming pool precinct and has a water feature of its own – one end look forward to working with the council.

mesmerising fire spinning and Freya Wild's creative hula-hooping, captivating the younger audience.

Mikey's chicken wings made a triumphant return, accompanied by Claus's lamb wraps, Liz's oysters and fish tacos, and the everpopular sausage sizzle, which raised funds for the local Pony Club group.

Saturday showcased local artisans with a variety of handcrafted and homegrown goods, even featuring a garden art auction.

Kids delighted in learning circus tricks from SuperSillyUs Circus, culminating in a performance at the Sunday BBQ. The music at the Tav received high praise once again.

The day also saw the announcement of the Islander Portrait Prize "People's Choice Award." Lindsay Bourke's charming portrait of Pura Graham claimed the top spot, followed

by Carita Henriksson's "Kim."

• Portrait Prize overall winner featuring Bill Hipkiss, pictured with artist Jana Monnone and visiting judge Graeme Drendel.

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BY LOU BROOKER AND CRAIG SEARLE RISING ABOVE Weldborough is the beautiful Blue Tier.

The original walking tracks, marked and maintained by local volunteers, are now signposted and maintained by Parks and Wildlife and some are still designated especially for walkers.

Once there were magnificent rainforests of Myrtle Beech, Sassafras, native pepper, mosses and ferns flourishing in the high rainfall and misty conditions, but when the ore carrying tin was discovered in the 1880’s, the Tier swarmed with tin miners and the beautiful forests were decimated to make way for open cut and underground mines.

Since mining stopped in the 1930’s, and the subsequent pastoral leases were relinquished in the 1970’s, the Blue Tier has been slowly making a recovery and now the regeneration of rainforest species is taking place.

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Sure footing and good balance were required for the down-hill section which was short and steep initially, with huge boulders to negotiate.

Half-way down, there were mine holes, interpretation boards and relics around the Mt Michael mine site to be inspected. The walk continued along an old road, which was once a tramway, passing more relics and old hut sites, before branching off and crossing picturesque Sun Creek and following a man-made diversion a chasm cut through the granite.

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glory at Soccer’s new leader Golden coastal carnival BLUMONT’S KIM Lockhart has been elected President of the Northern Tasmanian Junior Soccer Association.

It’s a big achievement for the mother of four given the North-East region she has grown up in has no soccer club involved with the association, which has around 2000 players taking part in rosters at Launceston’s Churchill Park.

“I’d love to see more kids playing from the North-East,” Mrs Lockhart said.

“There are a number that travel through to Launceston and George Town to play but for the region to have its own club it’s about getting enough numbers to have them train within reasonable age groups.

“There are teams that are training in other regional areas who register and play as part of the smaller clubs that compete in NTJSA so that is another option I would be happy to look at if there is enough interest from the North-East community.”

Mrs Lockhart has taken over as President for the upcoming season after becoming Treasurer in 2022.

Her first taste of the round ball game came when her eldest son Jamari played with the North East Country Gold school team in Grade 4.

“That’s where his love of soccer was ignited and the following year all the

A LARGE contingent of North-East Little Athletics Centre representatives travelled to St Helens for that centre’s annual Gold Medal Day on Sunday.

Abby Samec made it to the final of the traditional handicap race while Lexie Viney won the under-11 800m race, Clover Viney won the under-9 800m race and Myrtle Viney won the 70m, turbo and high jump under-8.

• Blumont's Kim Lockhart has been elected president of Northern Tasmanian Junior Soccer Association. boys signed up with George Town to play,” she said.

“My husband Greg played soccer in school but I had never been exposed in the North East because it’s mainly about netball and Aussie Rules football.

“But like a lot of parents, when your kids are involved, you naturally become involved – you are there for a long time so you may as well help out.

“I travelled with an NTJSA team to the Kanga Cup in Canberra in 2019 as

a carer and then in 2021/22 I managed the under-12 Rep team under 12s and managed another rep team travelling to the Sydney International Cup for under 11s.

“I just love the environment soccer creates and seeing the passion my kids have for the game I wanted to give back to the game that brings them so much enjoyment.”

Her children now play with Launceston City.

• St Helens Gold Medal Day handicap finalists, Abby Samec (North East), Bo Bryant (St Helens), Opal Patmore (South Launceston), Chester Terry (St Helens), Ella Pensini (St Helens) and Rex Adams (Northern Midlands).

Sharp shooting Amber makes history

BY EMILY NIXON

• Father daughter duo, Michael and Amber Pitsch. - Photo: Sophie Hill.

GEORGE TOWN’S Amber Pitsch has been crowned the 2024 Tasmanian State Handicap Champion for clay target shooting, being the first female winner ever.

Shooting in the first wave of competitions at Evandale on Australia Day in the 2024 Tasmanian State Down the Line Carnival, she claimed victory over 140 shooters, being the only competitor to shoot a clean score of 50/50 targets.

“The event saw pretty trying weather with 40 - 60km winds, the targets were horrendous to shoot at but overall, there were some truly fantastic scores

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shot across the weekend,” Pitsch said.

After taking up the sport two and a half years ago, this was her third appearance at the State carnival, with her father, Michael, winning the same championship in 2023.

“It was extra special because it was the first time the Tasmanian Clay Target Association has seen family members win consecutively - to have back-to-back wins in the family this year was an achievement for the history book.

“Dad shot 50/50 last year along with four others and had to shoot off to win the event.

“It is pretty crazy, and it hasn’t really sunk in yet.”

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Pennants and Champs for Scottsdale Bowls

BY JAN FOSTER IT WAS a big week of bowls this week with both Pennants and Club Championships being held at Scottsdale.

On Thursday Div. 2 travelled to Kings Meadows on a windswept day with mixed results.

Skip Mike Hansell, lead Nerina Hansell, 2nd Steve McMullan, 3rd Neville Lynch had a great eight-shot win 23 to 15.

Graeme Walsh skip, lead Ray Charlton, 2nd Cindy Walsh 3rd Gary Ashby had a 10shot win, 23 to 13.

Unfortunately, our team 3 skipped by John Dennis, lead Kevin Coates, 2nd Arch Ranson and 3rd Trevor Jessup fought all day but went down by 23 - 32 to 9.

This gave Scottsdale a narrow loss of 3 points overall.

Div. 4 played at home in appalling conditions with wind gusts sending bowls all over the green.

Team 1 skipper Tony Williams, lead Kerrie Donaldson, 2nd Brian Walsh, 3rd Tony Giunta went down by six - 18 to 24.

Team 2 skipper Chris Coates, lead Danny Donaldson, 2nd Jeremy Carins, 3rd Kylie Blackwell had a hard-fought game going down by three - 20 to 23.

Team 3 skipper Kath Ginn, lead Marie Charlton, 2nd Phil Hay and 3rd Jan Foster lost their game 18 to 23, losing by five shots but finishing their game with only three players - hoping we will see you back on top

soon Kath.

Div 1 headed off to West Launceston on Saturday and came home with a great win.

Skip Craig Bennett, lead Nerina Hansell, 2nd Helen Pola and 3rd Gary Ashby had a struggle all day going down by 17 - 11 to 28.

Team 2 skipper Rodney Murray, lead Peter Fogarty, 2nd Steve McMullan, 3rd Sam Knight dealt with conditions well and had a great 24-shot win - 35 to 11.

Skip Mike Hansell, lead Arch Ranson, 2nd John Dennis and 3rd Neville Lynch also had a good win 23 to 15 - up 8 shots.

Scottsdale coming home with a 69 to 54 win on the day.

Div. 3 played Trevallyn at home in lovely bowls weather but the winds as usual picked up later in the afternoon.

Team 1 skipper Merv Chilcott, lead Jan Foster, 2nd Kevin Coates, 3rd Tony Williams had a good win 28 to 12, up 16 shots.

Graeme Walsh skipper, lead Marie Charlton, 2nd Ray Charlton, 3rd Cindy Walsh went down by only 6 shots 12 to 18.

Team 3 skipper Kerry Hayes, lead Tony Giunta, 2nd Pat Bennett, 3rd Brain Walsh played well but went down 17 to 21.

Scottsdale winning on the day 57 shots to 51.

Club Championship finals and semifinals were played on Sunday, January 28.

100 up played between Mike Hansell and Tony Giunta had a fantastic semi with a shot-for-shot game all day and only getting

• Ladies B grade Singles players Kylie Blackwell and Natalie Wise.

• Men’s Open Singles players John Dennis and Neville Lynch.

a result on the last end with Mike Hansell taking the spoils.

An exciting Men’s Open Singles final was played between John Dennis and Neville Lynch, with both players fighting till the end. Lynch coming home the winner.

The Ladies B grade Singles Final was played in good spirits between Kylie Blackwell and Natalie Wise, with Blackwell coming home the winner.

Men’s B grade Singles final was a hardfought game, both players producing some fantastic shots. Kerry Hayes finally pipping Tony Williams to become the winner on the day.

Further finals will be the happening this week and again on this coming Sunday.

Remember Community Bowls begin this Wednesday night, start 5 for 5.30 with raffle and BBQ.

Australia Day at Scottsdale Golf Club A FANTASTIC turnout was recorded for Scottsdale Golf Club’s annual Australia Day competition, supported by Dorset Council.

There were 52 players in action from all over the state.

Winners - David Casboult, Jasper Krushka, Barry Pickett (58 1/6). Runners up - Lorissa Dobson, Cameron Dobson, Teresa Hall (60 2/3). 3rd - Shaun Krushka, Tania Thompson, Anthony Thompson (61 2/3).

• Winners - Barry Pickett, David Casboult and Jasper Krushka.

• Runners up - Teresa Hall, Cameron Dobson and Lorissa Dobson.

• 3rd - Shaun Krushka, Tania Thompson, Anthony Thompson

SPORTS RESULTS RINGAROOMA GOLF CLUB SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 - STABLEFORD 1st: Austen Freeland, 38, 2nd: Robbie Berne, 37, 3rd: John Wardlaw, 35 c/b, 4th: Kerry Rowbottom, 35. NTP 7/16: Brian Flowers. NTP 9/18: Robbie Berne.

Next week - 4 person Ambrose.

Riley Krushka, 70 nett. Others: Shaun Krushka 70; Rob Shea 73; Jasper Krushka 74; Craig Styles 74; David Knight 74; Bill Fahey 74; John Wood 74. NTP 1/10: Shaun Krushka. NTP 5/14: David Casboult. Longest Putt: Graeme Booth.

Women’s Longest Putt: Teresa Hall. Putting: Riley Krushka.

Next Saturday – Stableford

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 SUMMER CUP ROUND 2 Winner Summer Cup: John Wood, 146 net.

Putting Winner: Tony Collins, 57. Winner Day’s event: AJ Heyes, 65 nett. Runner Up:

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 STABLEFORD Women’s Winner: Julie Collins, 37 points.

Runner up: Teresa Hall, 35 points.

Longest putt: Lorissa Dobson.

SCOTTSDALE GOLF CLUB

BRIDPORT TIDES WED 31 JAN HIGH 4:17 am LOW 10:32 am HIGH 4:23 pm LOW 10:34 pm

Men’s Winner: David Knight, 37 points.

Runner Up: Greg Blackwell, 36 points.

Longest putt - Darrell Wells.

Gobbler - Greg Blackwell, Jock Ferguson.

BRIDPORT GOLF CLUB SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 4BBB STABLEFORD Winners: Steve & Matthew Brumby, 46.

Runners Up: Michael Reid & Peter Wilkinson, 44. 3rd: Brett Churchill & Graeme Williams, 42 Kevin Russell & Adrian Johnson 41; Jason Rigby & Marty Boyd 41; Gary Lockhart & Fergus Stewart 40. NTP 7/16: Michael Reid.

Longest Putt O/Field: Gary Lockhart.

Next Week: Stroke/Monthly Trophy WEDNESDAY JANUARY 24 STABLEFORD Men Winner: Reyne Westbury, 34 pts.

Runners Up: Nick Hayes 32, Damien Hyland 32, Curt Nicholls 32. NTP Men 9/18: Xavier Nicholls. Women: Winner: Karlene Cuthbertson, 35. Runer Up: Lindy Lockhart, 30. NTP 1/10: Breeze Ebbelaar. Longest Putt O/ Field: John LeFevre.

Croquet: Draw: Ann Maree O'Keefe. Jump shot: Jenny Pixley.

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Female footballers to flock to Scottsdale

• Back: Liyana Jurami, Makayalah Lester, Morgan Rice, Rebecca Irwin, Georgie Dare, Mark Prior, Mikayla Binns, Emily Arnold, Amber Walker. Front: Kresta Davis, Sarah Bowen, Tess Moore, Ashley Brown, Alex Hall

BY PETER FISH IN A major coup for female football in the region, Scottsdale will host a gala day for NTFA women's teams on Saturday April 20th, with 14 teams set to take the field.

Club president David Mullins said the NTFA would be administering the day's proceedings.

“Having two grounds was obviously a big plus for us, and we are looking forward to hosting what will be a celebration of female

footy,” Mullins said.

The day will be the opening round for the premier league teams - Scottsdale, Bridgenorth, South Launceston, Old Launcestonians, Old Scotch, and Launceston.

Division 1 teams George Town, Evandale, Deloraine, Meander Valley, Longford, Hillwood, St Pats, and East Coast will also be taking part.

Scottsdale coach Mark Prior said his team was looking forward to the day.

“It will give us a good indication of where we stand, and our girls will be aiming to put on a good show for our supporters,” he said.

Prior said the Scottsdale’s women's team had 31 players on the books and pre-season training was being greeted enthusiastically.

“Our training always includes the young children of some of our players, and that is always fun,” he said.

Prior is hopeful of practice matches against Old Scotch and also East Coast

when the men journey to St Helens on Saturday, March 16th.

The senior men's team also has a practice match against Ulverstone, led by former Magpie coach Troy Davies, at Scottsdale on Saturday, March 2nd.

A number of intra-club practice matches have also been planned by senior men's coach Joel Hayes.

The club's season launch is planned for Friday March 22nd. Membership brochures will be posted next week.

Sam Claessens and Douglas & Collins look forward to continuing to serve the North-East community.

• Property Law & Conveyancing • Commercial Law • Wills & Estate Planning • Estate Administration

Visiting Scottsdale weekly!

• Commercial & Estate Litigation • Workplace & Employment Law

You will find Sam at the Fresh building, 5 George Street, Scottsdale.

Phone (03) 6332 3400 to make an appointment.