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Bridport boom continues

BY RACHEL WILLIAMS BRIDPORT HAS dominated the real estate rankings for the North-East Coast, with other rural areas across the region also showing positive signs.

The coastal gem now sits alongside Binalong Bay as a top performer for the North-East corner, with only the East Coast towns of Coles Bay and Bicheno surpassing it, according to the latest Real Estate Institute of Tasmania report.

Bridport’s median price increased by 1.5 per cent to $862,500 – which represents a 20.6% increase over the year and a 42.3% increase over two years.

In comparison, Launceston’s median is

$578,000 and Hobart’s median is $715,000.

The State’s most expensive suburb is Battery Point, with a median of $1.4 million, while the most affordable is Queenstown at $122,500.

Bridport’s high median for the quarter comes after a decline in the number of properties sold, with only four sales recorded for the quarter.

Water/House Real Estate’s Jodie Faulkner said Bridport was definitely holding the lead with sale prices.

“Bridport enquiries have been running hot with mainland buyers over the last week with buyers selling up in Sydney at top dollar and making their way to Tasmania with their fortunes to

live a simple or slower lifestyle while still purchasing an amazing home in a seaside village with enough left over to live quite comfortably,” Ms Faulkner said.

The number of sales were up in Scottsdale with eight recorded but the town saw a decrease in median price of 23.9 per cent on the quarter to sit at $400,000.

“Scottsdale is holding okay,” Elders Real Estate representative Justin Wiggins said.

“I’ve listed a number of properties that have had multiple offers which is good and we are finding the same with Branxholm and Ringarooma.

“Vacant land had been very quiet, but just in the last fortnight I have sold blocks in Branxholm, Winnaleah and it looks like

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Derby had just two property sales recorded in the quarter with a median on $615,000 while George Town is sitting at $365,000 and St Helens is $522,500.

Mr Wiggins said he was expecting a solid winter with interest from mainlanders.

“If they keep rates where they are or cut them back a bit I reckon (the boom) will go again – there will be more confidence. I have already noticed more confidence in the last month to two months than there has been,” he said.

Ms Faulkner predicted a further increase in house prices over summer 202425 and potential for a reduction in time on market.

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SERVE 40 Years Ago – May 17, 1984

Society creates two life memberships.

At the annual meeting of the North-Eastern Agricultural and Pastoral Society there were life memberships awarded to two who have given many years of service to the society.

They were Mrs Edna Gofton who was a competitor for over 50 years and a general member of the committee and Mr James Butler who was president of the society in 1965-66. Mrs Gofton said it was a great honour to receive life membership, now alongside her late husband who was already a life member of the society. Mr Butler said he looked forward to every show since he arrived in the district in 1954, it had been a pleasure to work for the society and a great honour to be elected a life member.

50 Years Ago – May 10, 1974

Play centre in use The new Bridport play centre building in Joseph Street was used for the first time.

There were only 12 children at the centre which operated on a Tuesday and Thursday.

The centre which was a former station house at Derby was erected on a block provided by the Scottsdale Council. Many working bees have made the building ready for occupation.

There were still some windows to be installed and the building was in need of a paint job. Mrs L Holmes and Mrs B Howard sowed grass seed in the ground and some play equipment had been installed.

60 Years Ago – May 5, 1964

Overseas Trip Mrs H Wilson of Maxwellton Lilydale left on an overseas trip and would be away for 12 months. She was to travel with her son and daughter-in-law, Dr J H Wilson and Mrs Wilson of Canterbury, Melbourne. Dr Wilson was a senior lecturer in Agriculture at Melbourne University and was undertaking further studies in England. The party were to disembark at an Italian port and would spend a fortnight on the continent before going to England. Friends and family were present at the farewell given in her honour.

HIGH TEA FOR CANCER CAUSE The Legerwood Catering Group has decided to hold a High Tea for Holman Clinic, with funds raised going towards buying equipment.

As you know some families are hit hard with sickness in some way and need help.

The High Tea will be held in the Legerwood Hall on June 2 from 11am

till 5pm and at 3pm there will be entertainment with Jamie Davis and Debbie Parry, who have given their time towards this day.

On the day there will be prizes for the best dressed lady, gent, girl and boy.

This day will be worth coming to, to help a needy cause.

If anyone wants to know more

information, they can contact the below: Josh Hughes 0409 350 609.

Mary Brown 6352 3343.

Sandy and Peter Singline 6354 2289.

Darlene Bennett 0438 770 878.

Kaye and Charlie Jaffray 6353 2158.

Thanking you on behalf of the Legerwood Catering Group.

Robert Jaffray, LCG Treasurer.

Sensational robbery at Nabowla HISTORY REMEMBERED

WALTER LARSEN was the Postmaster at Nabowla, located at the Railway Station. He lived within easy walking distance of the Station. At 1.30am on 13 June 1935 his telephone extension line from the Station rang. He walked to the Station to investigate and disturbed men in the act of trying to access the Post Office safe. One of the men raised a revolver and fired at Larsen, who ran.

Another shot was fired after him as he ran.

He ran to Smith’s Store and then returned to the Post Office with Ab Smith. They found that the safe had been blown open. It had contained over £58 of goods, including silver, stamps, postal notes and monetary notes. The thieves had taken a small quantity of silver but left everything else and departed the scene in a car in the direction of Launceston.

Walter Larsen contacted the Police, who set up cordons and patrols at every road leading to Launceston. Later that day a car was found, overturned, near Lebrina. Three men had walked from the car and got a lift in a lorry, but they were caught in the lorry by Police at the junction of the George Town and Scottsdale roads at Rocherlea.

In the aftermath of the robbery the three men were charged with stealing £2 4s 11d of property and firing a pistol at Walter Larsen. Charges against one of the men were later dropped. In October the case in the Criminal Court in Launceston was concluded, but the jury failed to agree a verdict on the first charge i.e. breaking and entering the post office and railway stationmaster’s office at Nabowla.

Five months later the case was retried, and the jury again failed to reach a verdict, so was discharged.

• Nabowla Railway Station.

In June 1936, twelve months after the alleged crime, the case was tried for the third time. This time both men were found guilty as charged. One was sentenced to imprisonment for five years, the other for three years. One of the men subsequently appealed to the Court of Criminal Appeal in Hobart. The case was heard in October 1936 and eventually dismissed.

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New business blooms RINGAROOMA WILL this week welcome a new business to the town with the opening of Tulip & Oak Market Store.

The unique grocer will feature products from Australian-owned businesses.

Owner Kellie Jackson said she was excited about the new venture, which will kick-off with an official opening from 10am-2pm on Saturday with a free barbeque from the Ringarooma Heritage Association.

“We love Ringarooma, in all the places we’ve lived and been nothing beats coming over the Billycock and looking out over this

incredible Valley - we have been so lucky to meet some really great down-to-earth people who made us love the area even more so when an opportunity came up for us to purchase this Main St property we just couldn’t let it pass us by,” she said.

“We support businesses from all over Australia from small family businesses to ones that do great things like donate profits, work alongside organisations and care about our environment - we hope to also show support to our locals by helping the people we connect with.”

• Jenny Quinlan, Ruth Timperon, Di Jensen and Jacqui Webb at the Dorset Garden Club stall on King St held last Friday. The club reported a very successful day raising money to keep operating and entice new members to join.

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Scenic swan song THE FINAL exhibition for the Scottsdale Art Gallery Cafe will be a colourful and eclectic mix of art.

Starting 2.30pm on Sunday, May 19, the display is a culmination of all the artists who have exhibited with the gallery over the past 19 years.

Among the artists are locals John Gibb, Janet Carins, Pam Osborne, Gaynor Whitmore, Wanyeke Falls, Mandy Bennett, Ann Cassidy, Evol Probert and Jake Frost.

Gibb is showcasing his immaculate acrylic on canvas style with two east coast landscapes; Carins has a delightful Blue Wren amongst the apple blossoms, Osborne is a pastel painter who has a delicate painting of near Oyster Cove in

the D’Entrecasteaux Channel.

Among the other artists showcasing their work are Helen Munro with the Old Man River Gum in pastel, Nigel Lazenby with ‘The Aftermath’ showing a Black Cockatoo amongst the trees following a fire.

Richard Klekocuik showcases ‘Tiger’s View, Lilydale Falls of a late Autumn morning as the tiger stood on a high bank’.

Alene Kieser is about to embark on a new series of the girl in the red coat. ‘Mimic’ is of the girl with trees in the mist in oils on board.

Ceramic artists Rynne Tanton and Bernadine Alting have again supported the gallery.

The gallery will close on Sunday, June 23 – the end of an era for owners Rod and Shirley.

Ministerial decision DORSET COUNCIL and affected parties remain in the dark about when findings and recommendations will be released following the Board of Inquiry.

The State Government has had the report for two weeks and has not committed to a timeline for release.

Local Government Minister Nic Street, who ordered the investigation and stood down the Council last August, has confirmed he is taking a period of leave to deal with mental health challenges.

Mr Street said he has had challenges with his mental health for a number of years and had increasingly struggled in recent weeks.

“I am currently working on my recovery with all the appropriate supports… and I hope to return to work as soon as possible,” he said.

Roger Jaensch has been named acting Minister for Local Government in the interim.

The State Government did not answer North-Eastern Advertiser questions about whether Mr

Jaensch would be presented with the report and whether he would be making any decisions based on the Board of Inquiry recommendations, or whether a decision would be left until Mr Street returns.

“The Government thanks the Board for its diligent work on this matter and will consider the report in detail before finalising its response,” Mr Jaensch said.

Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw is preparing to take charge of another Dorset Council meeting next Monday and has not been given any timeline details either.

“As an affected party Council expects to be provided with the findings and recommendations and stand prepared to provide a submission to the Minister upon receiving an invitation to do so,” Mr Wardlaw said.

“The timeframes associated with any actions resulting from the Board of Inquiry Report fall entirely within the purview of the State Government.”

• Shirley Rootes Martin hangs the last of the paintings for the final exhibition at the gallery.

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Property revaluations set to hit residents RESIDENTS ACROSS Dorset and Flinders Island, as well as those within the boundaries of City of Launceston, will this week receive notifications of revised property revaluations.

A Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania spokesperson said the new valuations for property would be issued from May 15 to 31, 2024.

While the spokesperson would not confirm how much the valuations were expected to rise by as an average, she said they would “reflect property market changes since the previous Fresh Revaluation at 2016 levels”.

The new valuations will take effect from July 1 and will be used as a basis to calculate rates.

Valuer-General Guy Naish said independent valuers had undertaken extensive market

research through inspection and analysis of actual property sales to determine the value levels of various property types.

“These land valuations reflect property market changes since the local government areas were last valued and are the result of months of hard work and extensive research and analysis by the Office of the ValuerGeneral,” said Mr Naish.

Dorset Council Acting Director of Corporate Services, Lauren Tolputt said: “Property owners are encouraged to thoroughly read the materials and valuation notice they receive from the Valuer General and consider whether they agree or disagree with the new valuation. If they disagree, they have 60 days to lodge an objection.”

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DSTG future confirmed THE FEDERAL Defence Science and Technology Group has confirmed it has no plans for a private entity to use the food production facility at Scottsdale, after it did not renew the lease to Forager Food Co. “DSTG is exploring options to sell food production equipment to Forager Foods to maintain operational capability and jobs in the Launceston region,” the spokesman said.

As a result of the decision, three staff who were employed by Forager at Scottsdale

have relocated to its Western Junction base, while another two casual employees have not continued with the business as a result of the travel requirement.

The DSTG spokesman said the government instead remained committed to the food and nutrition research conducted at Scottsdale, where four people are employed working on a Microwave Assisted Thermal Sterilisation (MATS) project.

“It is an exciting emerging technology that could allow meals to be stored at room

temperature for two years,” the spokesman said.

“DSTG Scottsdale has the only MATS machine in Australia, which provides great opportunities for the food industry in Tasmania.

“Defence are highly appreciative of Forager Foods’ commitment to raise their capability to commercially produce freeze dried meals and to keep the DSTG Scottsdale Food Production Facility operational if a need arose over the past 3 years.”

Scottsdale bike track taking shape SCOTTSDALE’S NEW junior bike track at the Children’s Reserve is taking shape, with concrete set to be poured this week if the weather cooperates.

A four-six week window of work will then see a range of additions to the 200m-long track to complete the long-awaited facility.

Line marking will include centre lines, arrows, pedestrian crossing markings and mini road

signs will be erected to mirror real road situations, including a rail and pedestrian crossing, give way signs and a roundabout.

A play shop will be constructed with daycare attendees helping with the design elements and a water fountain will be included after community feedback suggested it was needed.

Additional bench seating will also be included in the • The new bike track at the Scottsdale Children’s Reserve is taking finished design. shape ready for concrete to be poured this week.

Eb’s ready to saddle up EB’S RIDE for Raw is ready to roll, with the 200km fundraising adventure starting at George Town on Monday, May 20th.

Ebony Lette will set off on her horse down the Flinders Highway at 7.15am, after a Lions Club of George Town egg and bacon roll and coffee, with supporters invited from 6am.

She will make her way to Bridport where she will be greeted by Lions Club of Bridport volunteers, who are putting on a free community barbecue from 5.30pm, with donations accepted.

Her journey will then see

her venture to Waterhouse, Gladstone, Weldborough, Pyengana and St Helens over six days. Fundraising activities will be held at Gladstone Hotel and Weldborough Hotel when she reaches those destinations.

Mrs Lette is close to achieving her $10,000 fundraising goal to help Rural Alive and Well build healthy and resilient communities and reduce the prevalence of suicide.

A Country and Western Night was held at Ringarooma on Saturday with a small but generous crowd kicking up their heels and donating to the cause.

• (Above) Alex Thompson, Milton Harper and Oliver Davis at the Ringarooma Country and Western Night fundraiser.

(Left) Clair Thompson and Lilly Jackson at the Country and Western fundraiser for Eb's Ride for Raw.

Gambling support grants TWO NORTH-EAST towns are set to benefit from grants to provide grassroots support for those experiencing problem gambling.

The latest round of the Tasmanian Government’s Community Support Fund grants has seen George Town Neighbourhood House and Dorset Community Association receive money.

George Town’s Extended Choices received $60,000 for after-hours services and the delivery of tailored programs, including gambling harm resources, while $10,000 will go to Dorset Community Support.

Minister for Community Services, Roger Jaensch, said gambling harm of some level was experienced by more than six per cent of Tasmanians.

“These grants are another way we can support these community organisations in the work they do to get Tasmanians thinking about how much they are spending on gambling and what harm that might be doing,” he said.

Bridport Telstra upgrade TELSTRA’S BRIDPORT mobile network upgrade was set to finish on Tuesday after weeks of interrupted service while works took place.

The project is set to bring better 4G services and new 5G coverage to the community.

A spokesperson said they anticipated launching the improved services “as soon as possible”.

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Major road consultation underway ACTION ON St Marys Pass appears to be moving forward, with public consultation nearing.

Infrastructure Minister Michael Ferguson said a feasibility study was underway to investigate alternative route options to connect the East Coast to Esk Main Road, which then links onto the Midland Highway.

“The Department is currently preparing for the public consultation stage of the study, which is expected to start in the

coming months,” Mr Ferguson said.

“Jacobs Group has been appointed to undertake the study with a 12-month timeline, and I am advised that completion is expected around May 2025.”

Progress on the essential upgrade to the key road, which was shut after a rockfall and flooding in December 2022, will be welcomed by those using it.

The community is also being asked to have a say on the Tasman Highway Corridor Strategy, with submissions closing on

Pour a cuppa for cancer fundraiser A RECORD turn-out is being prepared for by volunteers coordinating Scottsdale’s Biggest Morning Tea. Activities will spill outside with up to 150 people expected to attend the event, to be held at Northbourne Community Centre this Sunday from 11am to 3pm.

Cups of tea will be paired with delicious sweets and savouries across both morning and afternoon tea sessions, as the Northbourne ladies aim to raise money for the Cancer Council fundraiser.

Entry costs $5 cash, with no EFTPOS facilities available on the day.

A trade table will see baked goods, preserves, books, plants, bric-a-brac and crafts for sale.

Two silent auctions will be held – one featuring a painting by Aileen Gough depicting the base of St Columba Falls and the other for a hand crocheted “Bluey” blanket measuring 1.4m x 1.1m.

A raffle will be drawn at 2pm

and mini auctions will also be held throughout the day.

Donations for the Cancer Council will also be possibe throughout the day with a QR Code available.

Dr Mike Sladden will be attending to do free skin checks on any lesion that is easily accessible.

If anyone has any questions about the Biggest Morning Tea you can contact Jodie Terry on 0408 572 338.

Branxholm’s Biggest Morning Tea will be held on Thursday, May 16 at Branxholm Hall from 10am1pm.

Cost is $10 for entry with cakes, slices, savouries, coffee and tea complimentary. A guest speaker from Cancer Council Tasmania will discuss what support is available while The Mad Hatter will make an appearance. Raffles, games and a trade table will also be on offer.

Events will also be held in Bridport on Thursday, May 30.

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The government is asking for feedback on the road from Sorell up the East Coast to Launceston.

Dorset Council General Manager John Marik said its first priority was stage two of the Sideling project from the Sideling Lookout to just south of the St Patricks Bridge, with council still advocating for a new alignment through Corkerys Road.

Mr Marik said council’s second priority was funding for Derby Back Road widening

and safety improvements to create a bypass for heavy vehicles, which would require a possible road swap between the State Government and Council because Derby Back Road is a Council asset while the Tasman Highway through Derby is a State Road.

You can see details of the Tasman Highway Corridor Study at both Dorset and Break O’Day Council chambers and give feedback online to assist the department prioritise projects and then seek funding.

Planning for child centre

Murder case adjourned

THE STATE Government has started internal planning work for the region’s new Child and Family Learning Centre, to be built in Scottsdale.

The Liberal Party promised at least $7 million towards the development during the March election campaign.

Minister for Education Jo Palmer said work was underway to develop time-frames for the project.

“A Local Enabling Group is being established which will guide the development of the new Centre and ensure the services and facilities are tailored to the needs of the Scottsdale community,” Mrs Palmer said.

THE SCOTTSDALE man accused of murdering teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell has again had his case adjourned in Launceston Magistrates Court.

Christopher Mark Jordan, of Buckneys Rd, pleaded not guilty to the crime in January and appeared via video link from Risdon Prison on Tuesday afternoon for preliminary proceedings.

A Legal Aid lawyer appeared on behalf of Jordan’s defence lawyer Greg Richardson, asking for an adjournment to allow for full disclosure.

Magistrate Simon Brown agreed and remanded Jordan in custody to reappear for preliminary proceedings via video link on July 9 at 2.15pm.

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Importance of Warnings after paddling safely dive related deaths THE CHIEF Coroner has published four findings involving potentially preventable diving-related fatalities, two of which occurred off the East Coast.

Although no formal recommendations have been made, Coroner Olivia McTaggart emphasised the vital importance of adhering to established safety protocols to avoid tragedies.

Names of the victims have been withheld in the Coronial findings.

One of the fatalities occurred in September 2021 at Bicheno when a 42-year-old woman died by drowning, contributed to by the effects of the multiple drugs in her system.

Another was a 57-year old St Helens man who had spent much of his life working as a commercial diver.

The coroner reported that at 6.50am on December 24, 2021, he left with his daughter, son-in-law and best friend to go diving for crayfish near St Helens Island.

Diving with a hookah compressor system, the victim reported not getting enough air after a dive to a depth of 21 metres before beginning another dive at a different area with a depth of 16 metres.

The Coroner said he came to the surface but then immediately started sinking before his son-in-law

dived into the water in an attempt to hold him up.

An autopsy found the man likely died due to cerebral arterial gas embolism (CAGE) and his death “was preventable and due directly to unsafe hookah diving equipment which he had not adequately maintained”.

Ms McTaggart pointed to educational materials, including a safety video developed by MAST and the Department of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine at the Royal Hobart Hospital in relation to hookah diving, as readily available to support the diving community in maintaining safe practices.

Speed to blame in East Coast fatality A SCAMANDER woman died from injuries sustained after crashing her car into a power pole while driving too fast around a bend last year, Coroner Simon Cooper has found.

Michelle Joy Menz, 58, died as a result of pelvic trauma, two days after the crash on January 17, 2023 on the Tasman Highway near Diana’s

Basin.

Mr Cooper said Ms Menz was very familiar with the road, which was wet at the time of the crash.

Ms Menz lost control of her Hyundai Elantra sedan as she entered a right-hand curve with a 55 km/h advisory sign clearly displayed.

“The careful investigation by

Crash Investigation Services indicates that Ms Menz entered the curve at an excessive speed which caused her to lose control of the vehicle,” Mr Cooper said.

“There are no suspicious circumstances, inconsistencies or anomalies associated with Ms Menz’s death.”

Drought resilience program launched to assist future MUSSELROE BAY will play host to a new program focused on equipping Tasmanians in agriculturally dependent communities with essential social resilience skills and understanding to prepare for future drought impacts.

Tasmanian Leaders has announced its Drought Resilience Impact Preparedness (DRIP) program, which offers an immersive four-day workshop for people aged between 25-35, community leaders, and First Nations individuals from drought-

affected regions across northern Tasmania, selected through an application process.

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PADDLING HAS become increasingly popular across Tasmania in recent years, with kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards using the waterways day and night.

Our aim at MAST is to ensure that paddlers remain safe at all times by planning their trips and having the required safety equipment.

Paddle craft must have a white strobe or all-round light with 360-degree visibility.

These lights must be in use when paddling between sunset and sunrise and at other times when visibility is reasonably limited.

Unlike lights worn on the front or back of the body, a 360-degree light ensures visibility to all other watercraft.

Similar to cyclists on roads, paddlers must remain vigilant for other craft on the water, especially at night or in low-light conditions. Incorporating just a little reflective tape on your gear, including paddle tips, enhances visibility on the water.

Other required safety equipment is a Level 50 life jacket in Smooth and Sheltered Waters and a Level 100 in Coastal Waters.

A tethering device must also be used when more than 200m offshore. The method of attachment and what you are attaching it to will depend on which style of craft you are paddling.

For sit on top kayaks, having the boat attached to yourself is recommended as these craft are prone to being blown away leaving the user with nothing to hang on to.

For sea kayaks and canoes, a paddle leash is a better option, as these craft tend to take on water if you capsize.

Having the paddle attached to the kayak will enable the paddler to enter and exit the craft unencumbered. The stand-up paddle board user will generally use a leg leash.

An EPIRB/PLB, VHF handheld radio, compass, flares/ EVDS are required in Coastal Waters.

It is important to let someone know where you're going and when you'll return, and to avoid paddling in unsuitable weather conditions. As cold-water immersion is a risk, it's recommended to dress appropriately, particularly as winter approaches.

In general, MAST, taking advice from some of Tasmania’s best-known paddlers, would advise: • Paddle with others if possible.

• Try not to paddle in the middle of the river.

• Try to paddle along the shoreline if possible.

• Carry a form of communication, such as your smartphone in a waterproof pouch when in smooth and sheltered waters.

As paddling continues to gain popularity across Tasmania, MAST encourages everyone to enjoy their time on the water safely. Plan your paddling trips and prioritise a safe return. Be Paddle Wise.

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Ten new mental health leaders THE FIRST Live4Life crew in Tasmania has been inducted into the award-winning youth mental health program.

Ten young people have been inducted into the Live4Life Break O’Day crew.

“This is the first time a Tasmanian community has come together to implement the Live4Life model, and this first-ever Crew induction sees these committed and caring young people on their way to becoming local community leaders and Mental Health Ambassadors,” Program coordinator Casey Musicka said.

“Live4Life is an innovative model protecting young lives in rural communities through mental health education to help reduce suicide.

“In Australia, 63% of young people are unable to access mental health services when they attempt to.

In rural and regional areas, access to services is even harder, there can be more stigma around seeking help, and young people can feel more isolated.”

Break O’Day is the first ever community outside

Victoria to implement the program.

“Live4Life Crews fulfill a critical role in their communities. Young people from Years 9 and 10 take the opportunity to become leaders in their local area, and advocate for mental health support and education. The Break O’Day Crew devise a theme for 2024, help to organise Live4Life events, and amplify key mental health messages in their local schools and community.

Gary Barnes, Manager of the Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House, which is the Lead Agency for Live4Life Break O’Day, said the project was building capacity for the entire community to look after the region’s young people.

The Live4Life model is being delivered through a partnership with Youth Live4Life, Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House, Break O’Day Council, St Helens Neighbourhood House (YCNECT), Baptcare, St Marys District School and St Helens District High School.

• Casey Musicka (coordinator), Macy Davis, Maya Allen, Dominic Lockett, Tyler Speers, Bo Bryant, Malika Buttwell-Blair, Charlotte Robson. Front row L-R Milly Terry, Maddison Dunn and Nikki Gamble.

Battle against bullying A RANGE of fundraisers were held across the region on Friday for Do It For Dolly Day. The Nutrien Scottsdale branch hosted a Dolly's Dream BBQ, raising $430 for the cause – the Dolly’s Dream Foundation was created by ag professionals Tick and Kate Everett following the loss of their 14-year-old daughter, Amy ‘Dolly’ Everett, to suicide, after ongoing bullying.

Do It For Dolly Day is about bringing people together to change cultures and behaviours to prevent bullying.

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• Savannah Barclay, Lily Walters and Rhylan Walters, joined their Scottsdale High School mates to dress in blue.

raffle, which will be drawn on Friday.

Students at Scottsdale High School dressed in blue to support of the day, raising over $250 for the foundation.

Grade 9 and 10 Student Leaders led the Grade 7 and 8s through some activities in the afternoon with kindness as a focus, raising awareness about how kindness can affect those around them positively.

Students engaged in discussions based around bullying and its impact on individuals and the wider community, committing to one act of kindness to carry out that afternoon.

• Lily Walters, Tara Lette, Madden Wood, Maddie Raines and Porscha Lapham.

• Jack Coxen and Jack Furnell. • Carly Lee and Sophie Fisher.

• Nadine Whiting, James Speers, Zoe Probert and Lacey Reynolds.

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Sloths secure win PSST State Athletics Carnival as Devils score big

BY LAURA HILL SLOTHS AND Pythons took to the field for the early game.

Pressure was on the goals early as players came out full of energy, allowing for some big runs up the field.

Pythons’ Jayden Knight and Sloths’ Damien Wilson competed consistently for the ball through the midfield with some friendly rivalry.

Half-time had neither team gaining an advantage with no score on the board.

Early in the second half the ball was passed to Sloths’ Larnie Evans who took the opportunity to shoot and score for her team.

A change in position saw Pythons’ Ben Williams move up the field to help in attack, and a pass from Mason Williams gave him an opportunity to level the score.

Damien Wilson pushed down into goals scoring for his team, securing Sloths the win 2-1.

Rovers and Devils faced off in the second game.

Rovers’ Faye Smith was busy intercepting passes helping her team move the ball up the field.

Devils returned the pressure, giving Daegan Young an opportunity to score.

Half-time saw Devils with a small lead 2-0.

Early in the second half, Kayden Carins had a goal scoring streak, getting a hat trick.

Rovers worked hard to get the ball back up the field, Zavier Ritson

• Vera Groves competing in a track event.

• Olive Hepp competing in the high jump.

• Rovers Faye Smith Pushes to get the ball off Devils Deagen Young.

had some big runs getting the ball up to brother Aaron who attempted to score, but Devils defence held to secure a 7-0 win.

RESULTS Sloths 2 d Pythons 1.

Best - Sloths: Damien Wilson, Simone Haywood, Kerry Kershaw.

Pythons: Narelle Genge, Brandon Goss Kitchin, Emily Hall.

Goals - Sloths: Larnie Evans 1, Damien Wilson 1. Pythons: Ben Williams 1.

Devils 7 Def Rovers 0.

Best - Devils: Daegan Young, Lochie Bowerman, Kayden Carins. Rovers: Lester Carins, Faye Smith, Zavier Ritson.

Goals - Devils: Kayden Carins 3, Deagen Young 2, Lynne Artis 1 Lochie Bowerman 1.

This week - Rovers v Sloths at 10.30am. Frogs v Pythons at 12.00pm.

Bye Devils.

dorset C O U N C I L The Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, 20 May 2024 will be held at the Council Chambers, 3 Ellenor Street, Scottsdale commencing at 6:00 pm.

Members of the public are invited to attend in person, with doors opening at 5:45pm, however, if any member of the public is feeling unwell, please do not attend.

The audio recording of the Council Meeting, except for any part held in Closed Session, will be made available to the public as soon as practicable after the meeting via Council’s website and social media.

The following items are listed for discussion: – Commissioner Communications – Management Team Briefing Report – Notice of Motion | Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw – Review and Reduction of Speed Limit on Derby Back Road – Quarterly Financial Report – Period Ended 31 March 2024 – Blue Derby Quarterly Report – March 2024 – 2024/25 Animal Management Registration Fees – 2024/25 Food Business Registration Fees – Playground Facility Audit Report Adoption – Memorandum of Understanding – State Emergency Service – Review of Policy No. 9 – Risk Management – Review of Policy No. 16 – Electronic Communications – Tabling of Code of Conduct Determination Report | 22 April 2024 – Varied General Rate Remissions (Closed Session) FEDERAL MEMBER FOR BASS Please note the listed items are subject to change, removal or additional items may be included.

The agenda and attachments will be available to the public from Thursday 16 May on Council’s website www.dorset.tas.gov.au , contact 03 6352 6500 or email dorset@dorset.tas.gov.au JOHN MARIK General Manager

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May 16

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Second Monday Each Month (except June) • Dorset Garden Club Scottsdale Uniting Church Meeting Room 2:00pm

• Branxholm’s Biggest Morning Tea Branxholm Hall, 10:00am – 1:00pm

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• Scottsdale’s Biggest Morning Tea Northbourne Community Centre, 11:00am

May 22

• National Simultaneous Storytime Scottsdale Library, 12:00pm

Every Tuesday • Scottsdale Choir Scottsdale Uniting Church Meeting Room, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

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• Cuppa for Cancer Bridport

• Free Women's Legal Service Dorset Community House • Ladies of Dorset Coffee & Chat Scottsdale Art Gallery Café

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• Weldborough Market Weldborough Pub, 11:00am – 3:00pm • Alpaca Fibre Field Day Tin Dragon Cottages Branxholm, 10:00am – 4:00pm

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• The Dorset Men's Table Introduction Session Kendalls Hotel Scottsdale, 6:00pm

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• Lilydale Lantern Walk Memorial Hall, from 5:00pm

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• Branxholm Market Branxholm Hall, 10:00am – 2:00pm

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Seagulls lose in battle of the birds

BY JUAN SALTER THE BRIDPORT Seagulls travelled to Perth on Saturday May 11, with fine conditions setting the stage for an exciting game of football.

After an even start, Perth took an early three-goal lead midway through the term but Bridport was looking to fight back with goals to Will McBride, followed up by a Jack Lanham goal.

Perth was holding power and Bridport was turning the ball over by foot, allowing Perth easy shots on goal. At quarter time Perth held an eight-point lead.

The same pattern followed in the second quarter, with Perth taking control of the game with superb accuracy in front of the goals.

Cal Mulder was receiving lots of attention off the ball and his teammates will have to start showing more aggression in the coming weeks to respond to these tactics.

The Bridport game was marked with errors, and this was reflected at the main break as it was Perth holding a 26-point lead.

In the third quarter Bridport was playing catch up footy whilst Perth was playing a consistent game all day.

Lanham and McBride scored again for Bridport to give the team a rough chance, however at three quarter time Bridport trailed by six goals.

Tyson Digney battled hard down back for the term and Scotty Fenton was looking dangerous but Bridport's inaccurate kicking for goal and making silly fundamental errors cost them a chance to claw back the deficit.

The fourth quarter seesawed for goals and Bridport were not able to able to overcome their earlier deficit with Perth running out victors by 50 points.

Bridport’s improvement needs to come from being proactive early in their games. Liam Arnold in the ruck for Bridport was best on the ground and goal kicking by Jack Lanham was superb with another four to be one of the early leaders in the NTFA goalkicking award.

Congratulations to Bridport seconds on their first win of the season, winning by 10 points with Joss

Ackroyd kicking six goals, whilst Liam Farell and Reuben Grynglass were outstanding.

Also prominent was the first gamer Zac Button who took many towering marks to be amongst the Seagulls’ best.

Next week Bridport take on St Pats on May 18 at Bridport in mustwin game for the club and with the return of Matt Taylor and Captain Nat Barnett, the Seagulls should field a strong side.

RESULTS Seniors Perth 20.6 (126) d Bridport 11.10 (76) Goals: Lanham 4, Etchell 2, Mcbride 2, Barnes 1, Arnold 1, Mckean 1.

Best: Arnold, Etchell, Lanham, Mcbride, Fenton, Digney.

Reserves Bridport 9.6 (60) def Perth 7.8 (50) Goals: J.Ackroyd 6,Button 2,Pearson 1.

Best: J.Ackroyd, Z.Button, L.Farrell, R.Grynglass, A.Coombe, I.Carey, N.Williams. A.Krushka.

• Jack Lanham and Buster Whelan chasing Will Haley from Perth.

• Tyson Digney and Josh Nunn spoiling Will Haley.

Photos: Peter Haley

Junior Magpies suffer narrow losses

• Under 11 girls Mahalia Faulkner, Darcie Haywood, Freya Barrett being tackled and Edith Summers.

SCOTTSDALE'S UNDER 16 boys and Under 12 boys were both beaten on Sunday but the margins were close.

The Under 16 boys went down to Launceston by just five points.

Their best were Lochlan Bowerman, Beau Styles, Deagen Young, Jackson Murphy who booted three goals, Andy Heazlewood, and Jamieson Nunn.

The Under 12 team were ravaged by injuries and illness and failed by 11 points against Launceston. A highlight of the match was the debut by Charlie

• Under 11 girls player Clover Viney on the run.

Barrett, and among the team's better players were Charlie Howlett, Archie Fish, and Ethan Morice.

After a positive couple of weeks, the Under 14 girls had their colours lowered by Longford, going down by 25 points. Matilda Cassidy, Catherine Coxen, and Ruby Mountney were their best players.

The Under 14 boys had a tough day against a strong Launceston team and were best served by Thomas Smith, Fergus Burns and Jobe Beeson.

• Coach Philip Bingley addresses the Under 10 team.

RESULTS Under 12s Launceston 5.2 (32) d Scottsdale 3.3 (21) Goals: Ethan Morice, Archie Fish, Mac Bingley.

Best: Charlie Howlett, Archie Fish, Ethan Morice, Max Hilder, Mac Bingley, Jacob Farrell Under 14 girls Longford 5.5 (35) d Scottsdale 1.4 (10) Goals: Abbey Samec.

Best: Matilda Cassidy, Catherine Coxen, Ruby Mountney, Amelia Carter, Rhianna Lette, Sakye Cassidy.

Under 14 Boys (Div 1) Launceston 17.16 (118) d Scottsdale 0.2 (2) Best: Thomas Smith, Fergus Burns, Jobe Beeson, Beau Gerke, Lincoln Gerke, Taylor Heazlewood Under 16s (Div 1) Launceston 6.8 (44) d Scottsdale 6.3 (39) Goals: Jackson Murphy 3, Andy Heazlewood, Blake Hopkins, Deagen Young.

Best: Lochlan Bowerman, Beau Styles, Deagen Young, Jackson Murphy, Andy Heazlewood, Jamieson Nunn.

SPORTS RESULTS NORTH-EASTERN LADIES DARTS

SCOTTSDALE GOLF CLUB

TUESDAY, APRIL 30 Imps def Rebels 5/4. High scores: A. Barrett 117, W. Mc Dougall 108. Warriors def Devils 5/4 High score: B. Jones 100.

TUESDAY, MAY 7 Imps def Warriors 5/4. High scores: W. Goninon 142, 107, L. Mullins 100. Devils def Rebels 5/4.

High score: M. Oliver 110

SATURDAY, MAY 11 - CAPTAIN’S TROPHY (MEN’S) ROUND 1 - STABLEFORD Winner (Day’s Event): Heather Lack 35 points c/b. R/Up: Rob Shea 35 points. Others: Craig Styles 34, David Knight 34, Lorissa Dobson 34, Tas Mundy 34. NTP 1/10: Rob Shea. NTP 5/14: Rob Kerrison. Longest putt: Lorissa Dobson TUESDAY, MAY 7 - WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS ROUND 1 Winner (Day’s event): Helen Fletcher 69 nett.

R/Up: Christie Ferguson 70 nett. Putting: Julie Collins 30 putts. Championship Gross Scores - Round 1 B Grade: Noelene Lette 97, Heather Lack 106. C Grade: Helen Fletcher 101, Cheryl Mackenzie 108, Julie Collins 109.

MOORINA GOLF CLUB STABLEFORD - SATURDAY, MAY 11 Winner: R Nichols 38. R/Up: J Balfe 37 C/B G Taylor 37. Others: Z Denman 36; R Apted 32, Boags B Gissell 32. NTP 5/14: S Nicholson. NTP 8/17: Z Denman. Longest Putt: P S Sculthorpe.

Men’s Winner: Jock Ferguson 70 nett. R/Up: Tony Collins 74 nett. Putting: Tony Collins 27 putts. Longest Putt: Jock Ferguson. SGC longest putt: Julie Collins. Gobblers: Christie Ferguson, Marie Nuttall, Jock Ferguson, Julie Collins.

BRIDPORT GOLF CLUB SATURDAY, MAY 11 - STROKE/MONTHLY TROPHY/1ST ROUND COCK OF THE WALK Women's Stableford Karlene Cuthbertson 33, June Atkinson 29, Lindy Lockhart 28, Mandy Hall 28. NTP 2nd shot 6/15: Karlene Cuthbertson & Mandy Hall. Men Division 1: Chris Walker 71, Eddie Walker 74 c/b Zac McDougall. Division 2: Curt Nicholls 72, Wade

Howlett 74, Gary Lockhart 77. NTP 1/10: Eddie Walker. NTP 3/12: Nick Sutton. Putting: Xavier Nicholls 26. Longest Putt: Glenn Baker. Friday Flappers: Curt Nicholls 19. Wednesday, May 8 Days Event Winner: Trish Nichol 73. R/ Up: Maree Bauld 75. NTP 6/15 Div 1: June Atkinson. NTP 1/10 Div 2: Maree Bauld.

Longest Putt OTF: Jenny Millwood. Putting: Raylene Taylor 30. Men Winner: Mike Lambert 33 pts. NTP 3/12: Mike Lambert. Captain's Trophy: Trish Nichol 144.

CROQUET Jenny Pixley - Poo jump shot. David Gadd - Long shot. Jill Ranson - Long shot. Eddy Schuuring - Long shot. Shirley Monson - Draw.

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Basic errors cost Magpies dearly FUMBLED MARKS, missed tackles, and careless disposals marred Scottsdale's performance against George Town on Saturday, although once again their effort could not be questioned.

The fact that they outscored their opponents in the final term did provide some satisfaction for the good crowd who turned up to watch.

The Saints, who had only won a single game prior to Saturday, took the game away from the Magpies in the third quarter when they were able to find plenty of space in their forward half to scoot out to a 32-point lead.

The experienced group stood up for Scottsdale.

Jacob Singline played most of the game in the midfield and accumulated 25 possessions and laid five tackles in yet another outstanding match.

Skipper Elliot Tyson hunted the football as only he can, Brad Tuffin was good in his 50th senior game, Jesse Crichton booted a couple of classy goals and gave one away, and Joel Hayes was good in heavy traffic.

But too much is being left to too few, and those who have played a couple of seasons of senior footy need to get their hands on the football more often, especially at Deloraine this Saturday where a rare victory is within the team's grasp.

But it was the reserves who provided the highlight of the day and their first win of the season got those in the hospitality tent very vocal.

Denham Hall turned the clock back with four goals, and he certainly had a spring in his step after the game. Fellow old timer Ben Brown was another to show out alongside Luke Barnett, Luke Forsyth, and the Burr brothers Will and Haydyn.

Like the seniors, this team will also fancy their chances at Deloraine.

Similar to their senior male counterparts, the women's team was hamstrung by a host of turnovers. As in previous weeks, the girls

had plenty of the ball but again wasted their scoring opportunities.

Overdue goals to Georgie Dare and Ash Bowen in the third quarter got them within 10 points at the final change, but South dominated the last term to run out winners by 26 points.

Teenagers Bridee Mather and Brianna Doohan again played well as did midfielders Hannah Viney and Alex Hall.

The girls play Launceston on Saturday at Windsor Park.

The Under 18s began well but could only manage a goal after quarter time. Zac Sheehan and Daniel Wiggins continued their consistent form, while Isaac Watts battled hard all day.

Like the seniors and reserves, this team has a genuine chance of breaking the ice this week at Deloraine.

RESULTS Seniors George Town 12.13 (85) d Scottsdale 8.9 (57) Goals: J Crichton 2, K Mullins 2, J Singline 2, G Davies, W Monson.

Best: J Singline, E Tyson, K Lanham, B Whish-Wilson, J Crichton, J Hayes.

Reserves Scottsdale 7.7 (49) d George Town 6.9 (45) Goals: D Hall 4, M Hall, M Bennett, B Davis.

Best: B Brown, L Barnett, L Forsyth, D Hall, H Burr, W Burr.

Women South Launceston 5.8 (38) d Scottsdale 2.0 (12) Goals: G Dare, A Bowen.

Best: B Mather, B Doohan, H Viney, A Hall, D Mason, M Lester.

Under 18s George Town 12.20 (92) d Scottsdale 2.0 (12) Goals: A Stein, H Bennett Best: Z Sheehan, D Wiggins, I Watts, K Pou, A Stein, A Heazlewood.

• Bryton Mullins (left) is congratulated by Sam Tomkinson after kicking a goal.

• Kyle Lanham spoils a George Town opponent.

• Brad Tuffin in his 50th senior game.

Swans outsmart Scholars for the win

BY NICK FYSH THE EAST Coast Swans scored a comprehensive victory over an undermanned Uni team on Saturday.

After considerable rain on the East Coast the seaside oval was slippery, causing handling errors aplenty in the early stages of the game.

Forward Nick Child wound back the clock, kicking a goal in the opening minute and setting up Michael Murfet for another shortly after.

Although the Uni backline did a good job early in the game, they had to counter numerous Swan forays in attack, which

were led by the Swans smooth movers, Haley, Newitt and Watts.

An opportunistic major by Riley and another by Child established a 24-point lead at quarter time, with Uni unable to penetrate the solid Swans defence.

After another early goal by Child, Uni were able to gain some momentum, and a goal by Butt, followed soon after by another major courtesy of a 50m penalty gave the Uni team some hope of making it an even contest for the remainder of the match.

Uni’s hopes, however were soon dashed as the East Coast countered with majors from Shane Goldfinch, Riley, Child and

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Murfet, enabling them to take a 41-point lead into the sheds at half-time.

The second half continued the pattern of play, with the Swans dominating the centre clearance via ruckman Jai Balym and his band of willing helpers such as Ethan Goldfinch, Maddern and Haley.

The second half was dominated by Michael Murfet who used his pace and strength to not only boot four goals, but also lay many telling tackles on the Uni defenders, while also taking the mark of the day while flat on his back.

Bill Lade played another solid game in defence and also was moved to the middle in the latter stages of the game

to good effect. Lade was assisted in the backline by Aaron Mason and centre half back Jayden Blunt, who took a number of telling marks.

Coach Kodie Joseph was pleased with a good team effort and will be exhorting his charges to continue their improvement before they face the challenge of meeting the all-conquering Old Scotch team on their home deck in a couple of weeks.

RESULTS Swans 16.12 (108) d Uni 2.8 (20) Swans goals: Murfet 6, N.Child 4, Haley 2, Riley 2, S.Goldfinch, S.Child Swans best: Haley, E.Goldfinch, Maddern, Murfet, Newitt, Watts, N.Child.

• Tomahawk minus 1hr • Eddystone Point minus 1hr 35min • St Helens Wharf minus 1hr 15 mins

THU 16 MAY HIGH 4:58 am LOW 11:24 am HIGH 5:41 pm LOW 11:56 pm

FRI 17 MAY HIGH 5:39 am LOW 12:01 pm HIGH 6:15 pm

SAT 18 MAY LOW 12:36 am HIGH 6:20 am LOW 12:38 pm HIGH 6:50 pm

SUN 19 MAY LOW 1:17 am HIGH 7:06 am LOW 1:18 pm HIGH 7:28 pm

MON 20 MAY LOW 2:03 am HIGH 7:59 am LOW 2:05 pm HIGH 8:11 pm

TUE 21 MAY LOW 2:53 am HIGH 9:02 am LOW 2:58 pm HIGH 9:00 pm

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SPORT

Relay win a highlight of aths carnival • Winners are grinners- members of the successful East North East relay team Lola Goodyer, Clover Viney, Keyalah White and Isla Chadwick at St Leonards on Friday. T SEE PAGE 9 FOR MORE PHOTOS. SIXTY-TWO YOUNG athletes took to the St Leonards track last Friday representing the East North East team in the Primary School Sport Tasmania State Athletics Carnival.

Lola Goodyer, Clover Viney, Keyalah White and Isla Chadwich combined to win first place in the Grade 3 4x100m relay against representatives from all of the State’s city and country schools.

In their individual pursuits, Lola Goodyer also won her 200m and Clover Viney won her 400m

and 800m.

Archie Gilbert was a superstar winning five events - the 100m, 200m, 400m, long jump and shot put.

Cross Country season is now in action.

RESULTS: Max Pensini (St Helens) - 2nd 200m, 3rd 400m; Lola Goodyer (St Helens) - 1st 200m, 3rd 400m, 1st Relay; Clover Viney (Ringarooma) - 1st 400m, 800m, Relay, 2nd Long jump; Keyalah White (Scottsdale) 2nd 200m, 1st Relay; Isla Chadwich

(Bicheno) - 1st Relay; James Gilbert (St Helens) - 3rd 400m & Long jump; Archie Gilbert (St Helens) - 1st 100m, 200m, 400m, long jump, shot put, 2nd High Jump; Archie Fish (Scottsdale) 3rd 400m; Vera Groves (St Helens) - 3rd 400m & High Jump; Angelina Hookway (Scottsdale) - 2nd High jump; Levi Woods (St Marys) - 2nd 200m, 400m; Ethan Morice (Scottsdale) - 3rd High Jump; Ella Gillies (St Marys) – 3rd 200m, 400m, high jump; Olive Hepp (St Helens) 2nd high jump.

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