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15% cap on Dorset rate rise
BY RACHEL WILLIAMS
A GENERAL rate cap of 15 per cent will be applied to Dorset Council rates in a bid to prevent some property owners paying a massive 383 per cent increase as a result of Fresh Valuations.
Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw on Monday night approved a general rate revenue increase for the entire municipality of 5.7 per cent. Extra rates and charges will provide $673,000 in revenue to improve operating income.
But, despite the rate increase, the council is forecasting an underlying deficit of $459,000 for the financial year, with plans to return to surplus within three years.
Road maintenance, waste management, employee costs and depreciation expenditure have all risen, adding to the budget burden.
Entry to the Scottsdale Aquatic Centre will remain free and major projects such as the Scottsdale to Lilydale Rail Trail, access improvements at Bridport’s Croquet Lawn Beach, upgrades at playgrounds in Scottsdale, Branxholm and Winnaleah, as well as over $2.3 million for road works across the municipality, have been budgeted for in the total $8.8 million capital works package.
The new rate recommendation includes the introduction of a 15 per cent cap to mitigate the impacts of fresh valuations
by the Valuer General, which has seen the Assessed Annual Value of some homes drastically increase.
A property’s AAV is used by council to calculate each rates bill.
Commissioner Wardlaw approved the new rate of 5.318 cents in the dollar on the AAV of all rateable land.
This means an average house in Scottsdale, at $405,000, could expect to pay $862 per annum in rates.
A $1m home in Bridport would pay $2,127, however if, for example, the same Bridport home paid $1800 last year, the 15% cap would apply, and they’d only pay $2,070 this year.
Property predominantly used for short stay visitor accommodation will continue to be charged double the rate, at 10.636 cents.
New variations will be introduced for Forestry land, which will increase slightly to 6.192 cents, while rates for the Cape Portland wind farm will increase to 7.421 cents in the dollar.
The Council said it had previously been budgeting on a six per cent rise overall as part of its Long Term Financial Plan but revised it downwards to 5.7 per cent, citing cost of living pressures and the impacts of the new property valuations, which come into effect from July 1.
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10 Years Ago – June 25, 2014
End of an era for Lilydale.
Native forest sawmilling was officially a thing of the past in Lilydale. Sawmiller Shane Rice tidied up the last of his things at his Lilydale sawmill and prepared for a life of sawmilling outside Tasmania. Mr Rice has elected to take a package offered as part of the Intergovernmental Agreement to restructure the forestry industry. The sawmill at Lilydale would have to remain idle for the next five years or look to convert to softwood. The Tasmanian Forest Agreement (TFA) was the final straw for country sawmillers such as Shane Rice; dwindling access to mill logs meant that smaller sawmills were no longer viable.
20 Years Ago – June 30, 2004
Playground train ready to go.
A specially designed and built wooden train is proving to be a popular addition to the playground of the Scottsdale Primary School. After the closure of its factory, Simplot Australia donated funds to all NorthEastern schools, and the $10,000 grant to the Scottsdale Parents and Friends Association was used to build the equipment which has been officially opened. Principal Shane Frost said the equipment was designed to Australian standards. "It will foster imaginative play, and reflects the community our children live in," Mr Frost said. He thanked Simplot for its generosity, and Mr Ted Twidle of Beaurepaires who donated the tyres.
30 Years ago – June 30, 1994 Chainsaw heist at Scottsdale
The premises of McPherson’s Chainsaw and Mower Specialists was forcibly entered, and 11 chainsaws were stolen. Mr Rick McPherson, owner of the business, believes the thieves forced the roller-door open, disconnected the burglar alarm and removed the chainsaws. Six of the stolen items were new Stihl saws, and five were second-hand ones. The retail value of the goods was $9,500. They were insured and were able to be replaced soon after the incident occurred. Mr McPherson has owned the store since 1987, and this was the fifth break-in at the time. Goods stolen in the past had never been recovered, and this robbery follows the theft of chainsaw from the Lands Department office, in Bridport.
15% cap on Dorset rate rise
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seen property values generally rise by 38 per cent - 1500 properties across the municipality have seen an even greater valuation increase ranging from 39% to 471%.
Ms Tolputt said by capping the general rate increase at 15 per cent, the impacts of new property valuations would be passed on to ratepayers incrementally, rather than via a “sudden and substantial increase in rates in the first year following a Fresh Valuation”.
“Without intervention, this would have equated to an average general rate increase of 21 per cent or $186 per annum for non-vacant residential ratepayers, with some set to experience a general rate increase as large as 363 per
cent or $1958 per annum,” she said.
“In practice, rate capping would mean that no ratepayer will pay over 15% more than their 2023/24 general rate except in cases of major property changes such as new construction.
“It does redistribute the rate burden slightly between individual properties and land categories, however ensures a fairer result for the majority.
“As long as rate capping continues to be applied between now and the next Fresh Valuation which is scheduled for 2030, ratepayers will effectively have their new valuation passed on incrementally at a rate of 15% per year.
Commissioner Wardlaw said the cap was designed to provide a buffer for ratepayers.
“We expect most ratepayers to be out of the cap after three years,” he said.
“There are always going to be winners and losers, but we are trying to find the fairest situation and I think we have found a balance.”
There was no one in the public gallery when he made the resolution.
He said council was in a healthy financial position with cash reserves and praised the work of staff and its efforts to complete strategic and annual plan initiatives after a challenging period, including the last 11 months of the Board of Inquiry.
Break O’Day Council has increased its rate by 3.5 per cent but was not subject to the latest round of Valuer General reassessments, which is due for that municipality in 2026.
Branxholm worker shortage
HISTORY REMEMBERED
BRANXHOLM ESTATE, of approximately 3,000 acres, was the property of James Reid Scott (1839-1877), nephew of the explorer James Scott. Over many years J. R. Scott spent time and money on developing his isolated property, though he likely never lived there. By the mid-1870s his property was being leased to Thomas Pressland Cowle.
The Cowle family had come to Van Diemen’s Land from England and settled at Hobart where they prospered. Thomas, born in 1833, married in Launceston in 1855 and had seven children with his wife Emma before they arrived at the Branxholm Estate. Their last child, Arthur, was born at Branxholm in 1875.
The discovery of tin in the region in late 1875 and the development of the Arba Tin Mine alongside the land of the Branxholm Estate changed his world, and T. P. Cowle found himself running a store that supplied everything that new miners might want. In August 1876 he was appointed postmaster of the new
Branxholm Post Office. Cowle’s land, mainly a dairy farm, was described as being the only settled farm on the east side of the Ringarooma River.
A visitor to the region in June 1877 reported that T. P. Cowle had a wellstocked grazing property, from which seven to eight tons of ‘fine quality’ cheese was made each year. Mr Cowle also supplied the miners with tools and provisions, including slaughtering cattle and sheep to provide them with meat.
He ran teams of horses for packing and carting tin ore and supplies, and provided advice and assistance, including advancing money to some individuals.
However, Thomas Cowle suffered from a labour shortage, mainly agricultural labour to work on the estate. His preference was for ‘men of the old Norfolk breed’, those who could plough, sow, reap, mow, hedge, ditch, thatch, and drive a team. He also noted that he wanted men who could do what few ‘colonials’ were capable of doing i.e. raise and rear a family on a wage of twelve
shillings a week.
T. P. Cowle stayed on the Branxholm Estate for about five years. At the age of 47 he ‘retired’ to Devonport where he developed a significant house and became a mainstay of the town. His wife, Emma, died in 1890 and Thomas married again in 1892. In 1894 he developed Bright’s Disease and died at the age of 61. 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.
NORTH EASTERN EVENTS CALENDAR 2024
June 28
• Scottsdale Senior Social Club Northbourne Hall, from 1:30pm
June 29
• Indoor Bowls Gladstone Hall, 6:30pm
July 6
• Bridport Village Market Bridport, 9:30am – 1:00pm
July 13
• Christmas in July Branxholm Hall, 6:00pm
July 26
• Scottsdale Senior Social Club, Soup & Sandwich Northbourne Hall, for 12:00pm May Shaw Christmas in July Scottsdale Football Club, 5:30pm
August 3
• Bridport Village Market Bridport, 9:30am – 1:00pm
August 4
• Tassie Scallop Fiesta Bridport, 10:00am - 4:00pm Tractor Show and Shine Scottsdale, 10:00am - 3:00pm
August 30
• Scottsdale Senior Social Club, Northbourne Hall, from 1:30pm
September 7
• Bridport Village Market Bridport, 9:30am – 1:00pm
September 13-15
• NETAC Golden Anniversary Scottsdale Mechanics’ Institute Hall
September 27
• Scottsdale Senior Social Club, Northbourne Hall, from 1:30pm
REGULAR EVENTS: Every Monday • Bridport Community Men’s Shed Bridport, 10:00am – 1:00pm • PlayConnect+ (School Term), Jetsonville Hall, 10:00am – 11:30am • Ukulele Group, Community House, 2:00pm – 3:00pm • Purple Frog Art & Craft Group, Scottsdale Men’s Shed, 10:00am – 2.00pm Second Monday Each Month (except June) • Dorset Garden Club Scottsdale Uniting Church Meeting Room 2:00pm Every Tuesday • Bingo, Scottsdale RSL, from 7:00pm • Scottsdale Choir, Scottsdale Uniting Church Meeting Room, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Every Wednesday • Bridport Community Men’s Shed Bridport, 10:00am – 1:00pm Fourth Wednesday Each Month • Probus Club of Scottsdale, Northbourne, 9:45am Every Thursday • Free morning tea drop in centre, Scottsdale Uniting Church 10:00am – 1:00pm Every Friday • Bridport Community Men’s Shed Bridport, 10:00am – 1:00pm First Friday Each Month • Free Women's Legal Service, Dorset Community House • Ladies of Dorset Coffee & Chat, Scottsdale Art Gallery Café Every Saturday •
October 5
• Bridport Village Market Bridport, 9:30am – 1:00pm
October 19
• Plant Fest, Springfield Friends of St Paul’s Church
October 25
• 60 Years of Seniors in Scottsdale Northbourne Hall, 1:00pm
November 2
• Gladstone Hotel Rodeo Gladstone
November 9
• Ringarooma School & District Show Ringarooma
• Thomas Pressland Cowle with his wife Emma.
Lilydale lights up for winter solstice
LANTERNS SHONE and fairy lights twinkled as more than 350 people rugged up to brave the chill of the winter solstice at Lilydale on Friday night.
A bagpiper led the lantern walk with signing and dance performances, as people gathered around fire pits with cups of soup to warm the soul and conversations to reconnect.
The annual event brings the community together to celebrate the transition from the shortest day of the year.
Tomahawk power problem
CAPE BARREN Geese may be to blame for intermittent power outages across Tomahawk.
A TasNetworks spokesman confirmed it had received a number of complaints about ongoing power issues in the area.
“We’ve been investigating and working on improvements for some months,” he said.
“We suspect Cape Barren Geese are having an impact, despite bird mitigation measures in the area. There also hasn’t been much rain in the North-East recently and salt build-up on lines can cause issues in coastal areas.
“We’ll keep monitoring and seeking improvements in the area in coming months.”
Knife used in service station threat
A 48-YEAR-OLD Branxholm woman has been remanded in custody after being charged with Attempted Armed Robbery following a Friday night knife incident.
The woman allegedly walked across the forecourt of the Ampol Service Station, in Glenorchy’s Main Road, at 8:20pm on Friday, June 21, armed with a knife.
It’s alleged she approached a
woman and demanded property whilst making threats to harm her.
The two women were unknown to each other and the victim was not physically injured during the incident.
The Branxholm woman appeared in an out of hours court session in Hobart on Saturday and was remanded to appear on Monday, where she was again remanded in custody to appear on August 9.
Trio charged over rock rampage
THREE YOUTHS have been charged over an alleged rock rampage that saw numerous cars hit by rocks between Rocherlea and Lilydale on Thursday June 6.
A 16-year-old and two 17-yearolds will be proceeded against under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
A police spokesperson said investigations were ongoing.
Friday 28 - Saturday 29 June
Our Principal, Mr. Dale Bennett and Head of Boarding, Mr. Theunis (TJ) Pieters, are visiting Bridport and St Helens and invite you to join them for some light refreshments and a chat. Whether you are a current family or looking to learn more about our school, we welcome you to join us. Come and hear about Hawkes Boarding and all the opportunities our school has to offer your child.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Bridport: St Marks Bridport, Friday 28 June 5:30 - 7pm
St Helens: Parkside, Saturday 29 June 12:00 - 2pm
• Alison Smith of Lilydale with grand daughter Ella Smith from Blackstone Heights.
• Bede Russell, 12, of Lilydale with sisters Ash, 7, and Tully, 13.
• Dylan Schwartz, 4, of Invermay with Noah Montgomery, 3, and Emerson Montgomery, 5, both of Newnham.
• Liam Maden, Jack Howell Kempnich, Mitch Molesworth and Emily Tindall.
• Mackenzie Aalbregt, 3, of Lilydale with sisters Alexis and Paton, both 6, and Lebrina’s Elsie Fisher, 5.
Code of conduct reprimand for Howard
SUSPENDED DORSET Mayor Greg Howard said he would go to the Supreme Court of Tasmania to fight a reprimand he has received for a Code of Conduct complaint.
Dorset Council received the Code of Conduct Panel Report at its Monday night meeting, tabling it without comment.
The Panel, chaired by Lynn Mason, investigated a number of complaints from Dr Vincent Teichmann, stemming from public question time in January 16, 2023 and February 20, 2023.
Dr Teichmann alleged Cr Howard had breached the code in parts 1, 2, 7 and 8.
The panel report detailed background into Dr Teichmann’s application for a letter of support for his Derby shuttle bus business, which had been refused early in 2022.
“This refusal had an adverse effect on Dr Teichmann, and he sought to understand the reasons for the refusal,” the report said.
“Both Dr Teichmann and Councillor Howard were aware by late 2022 that the refusal to approve support was based on adverse allegations made against Dr Teichmann by persons unknown, which had not been investigated by the Council at the time.
“In addition, Dr Teichmann had never been given an opportunity to respond to those allegations.
“Despite this, in answering questions … the Mayor inferred that in 2022, Dr
Teichmann was an unsuitable person to be given the support from Council that he sought.
“Further, Councillor Howard said that he doubted even after several years that Dr Teichmann had modified his behaviour in a way which would allow him now to get the support from Council that he needed.”
The Panel determined that the inferences were unfair and he’d breached Part 7.1 (a) must treat all persons fairly; and (b) must not cause any reasonable person offence or embarrassment.
The remainder of the complaint was dismissed.
Both parties are entitled to apply to the Magistrates Court (Administrative Appeals Division) for a review of the determination but Cr Howard said he would appeal to the Supreme Court, saying he wanted to make Dr Tiechmann liable for costs.
“I have to do it on behalf of current and future councillors and the rest of the industry,” Cr Howard said. “There are dozens of councillors across the State who have been found guilty of offences where I believe the panel has erred in law or failed to provide due process and the system has to change,” he said.
Dr Teichmann said he took no pleasure in seeing the Code of Conduct Panel deliver a reprimand and “would rather spend money on hay right now, than apply to the Magistrates Court for a review of the
dorset COUNCIL
Briefing of Decisions made at the Council Meeting held on 24 June at the Council Chambers
• Approved and adopted the 2024/25 Budget Estimates including a capital works program of $8.8 million including $1.3 million for plant and equipment purchases, $4.0 million for new and upgraded assets and $3.5 million for asset renewals. Of the $8.8 million, $6.3 million is financed by Council, with the remaining $2.6 million to be received from confirmed external funding sources.
• Approved and adopted the Rates and Charges for 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 with a 5.7% increase to baseline general rate revenue, along with the introduction of a maximum increase cap so that an individual’s general rate increase from 2023/24 to 2024/25 cannot exceed 15%.
• Acting as the Planning Authority, approved a planning application for use and development of a general retail building, and buildings for visitor accommodation at 65 Main Street, Derby, subject to conditions.
• Endorsed the Scottsdale Structure Plan 2024 – 2044 and the Derby Structure Plan 2024 – 2044.
• Received and noted a progress report on the Dorset Council Strategic Plan 2023 – 2032, and amended activity 7.4 within the Strategic Plan.
• Adopted the 2024/25 Annual Plan.
• Approved and adopted the Long Term Financial Plan 2025 – 2034.
• Adopted the 2024/25 Fees and Charges Schedule.
• Adopted revised Policy No. 42 – Rates and Charges.
• Adopted the Urban Stormwater Asset Management Plan 2024.
• Adopted the newly developed Policy No. 62 – CCTV and Remote Camera.
• Tabled a Code of Conduct Determination Report in relation to a complaint made by Dr Vincent Teichmann against Councillor Greg Howard.
• Discussed the presented draft lease and licence for the Bridport foreshore, including the Bridport Seaside Caravan Park and proposed annual fee structure, and approved delegation for the General Manager to negotiate and sign, in the closed session portion of the Meeting.
The recording of the Council Meeting can be downloaded from this link: https://bit.ly/3KUBqO3
For further information on any of these items, please contact Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw (0408 766 019) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).
determination”.
“What I would like is the chance to run a business in Dorset doing what I have come to enjoy: taking people to places of their choosing to have a good time.
“Why has Dorset Council failed to provide me … a one-page letter of support to the Parks and Wildlife Service to allow me to obtain a business license to do so, one, without any valid reasons as far as I
can tell, two, contrary to its own policies and claims as presented on its website and three, for almost three years now, during the tenure of two general managers, two elected councils and a Commissioner.”
General Manager John Marik said council was developing a shuttle bus policy for Derby to assess such matters into the future and it would be released for public submissions when drafted.
Strategic plan status
GENERAL MANAGER John Marik presented an update on Council’s 10-year Strategic Plan, saying 84 per cent of the document’s 45 strategic imperatives were in progress or complete.
Mr Marik said only two projects were in a “red status” with timeframe and budget over runs – the North East Rail Trail, the future of which is set to be discussed at the July Council meeting; and a Container Refund Scheme which was being delayed at State Government level.
Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw amended one element of the Strategic Plan, which was approved by councillors last year.
The change reflects the council’s decision to re-join Northern Tasmanian Development Corporation, with the council to engage with NTDC to develop
a responsive regional settlement plan, population strategy and marketing plan aimed to attract and retain young families and entrepreneurs into the community.
While acknowledging that process would take years before Council could actively seek population growth, it had earlier in the meeting endorsed Structure Plans for Scottsdale and Derby to facilitate future new residential and light industrial land use.
The plans address a lack of available land and prepare for “an exciting new chapter in the revitalisation of the NorthEast” with certain sites earmarked for rezoning.
Progressing planning scheme ammendments for at Austins Road and 54 Ringarooma Road, Scottsdale, would be a priority in the next annual plan.
Notice of Making of Rates and Charges Financial Year 2024/25
Pursuant to Section 118(a) of the Local Government Act 1993, the following is a summary of the Rates and Charges made at a Council Meeting held on 24 June 2024 for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, namely:
General Rate
General
Varied (Short Term Accommodation)
Varied (Forestry)
cents in the dollar on AAV
cents in the dollar on AAV
cents in the dollar on AAV
Varied (Wind Farm at Cape Portland) 7.421 cents in the dollar on AAV
Minimum amount payable
$518
* A maximum percentage increase in the General Rate will be set at 15% for all separately assessed land within the municipal area which was not subject to a supplementary valuation during the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.
Waste Management Service Charge
General $161
Kerbside Garage and Recycling Collection Service Charge
Small (80L) Mobile Garbage Bin $143
Medium (120L) Mobile Garbage Bin $168
Large (240L) Mobile Garbage Bin $327
Recycling (240L) Bin $160
Fire Levy
Bridport and Scottsdale Volunteer Brigade
Rating District
0.2344 cents in the dollar on AAV
General Land Rating District 0.2631 cents in the dollar on AAV
Minimum Amount Payable
$49
Payment Dates and Interest on Late Payments
Rates paid in full are due by 30 September 2024 or rates can be paid by 4 equal instalments due on 30 September 2024, 30 November 2024, 31 January 2025 and 31 March 2025. Interest on unpaid rates is 10.141% p.a. (daily interest charge of 0.02778%).
The complete rates resolution is available at www.dorset.tas.gov.au
JOHN MARIK General Manager
Closure risk for regional post offices
WINNALEAH WAS at risk of being left without its Post Office, with illness expediting the current owners’ retirement plans.
Debbie and Michael Clarke have had their business for sale for almost a year and fear that if no one takes it over, they will have to shut up shop.
They arrived in the town almost nine years ago, relocating for a lifestyle change.
“We were in Queensland and had been here for a holiday on the bike six years before that and loved it straight away,” Mrs Clarke said.
“We were sick of the heat and I came from a country background originally, so it was a great decision to move here and we have
never regretted it.”
But, health matters will see them leave.
“Michael has kidney failure and needs an operation for cancer and he has diabetes so really severe health issues and we both have injuries so we can’t do it anymore,” she said.
“We are going to move to the beach on the North West Coast.
“We are really ready to retire – we’ve kept the price down we’d even consider basically giving it to someone to give them a start.”
The Post Office business is for sale as part of their home sale listing – but if no one buys the business they will close down and simply offer the house for sale.
“People would have to go to Derby which
• Santa is getting ready to visit Branxholm for a special Christmas in July event, being organised by Branxholm Events Committee, including members Jo McGrath and Angelina Hemphill.
BRANXHOLM EVENTS
Committee has invited Santa to a special Christmas in July celebration at Branxholm Hall on July 13.
“When I'm asked to make a special trip to little towns like Branxholm, I can't say no. It's a wonderful opportunity to share some holiday cheer,” Santa said.
Tickets are only $30 and include a three-course meal, live entertainment, and of course, Santa, who is looking forward to seeing everyone,
including helpers Jo McGrath and Angelina Hemphill (pictured)
Tickets can be purchased online at Eventbrite or in person at TinTimbers Café, The Imperial Hotel, and Branxholm Fabrications.
May Shaw is also preparing for its special Christmas in July event on Friday, July 26 at Scottsdale Football Club with tickets $50 for bubbles and nibbles on arrival followed by a two-course buffet and live music.
would be a real shame because all the oldies walk down the street and get their mail and newspapers and it would be sad and a real inconvenience if they didn’t have a post office.”
Elders real estate representative Justin Wiggins said there had been a number of enquiries from interested parties and he was hopeful it would sell, alongside their septic tank pumping truck business.
Both were vital services for the region, Mr Wiggins said.
“Little towns like Winnaleah need businesses and things are buoyant in the area with the transformation of the hotel.
“We don’t want to see them close down
because both of the businesses are needed.” Ringarooma Post Office is also still for sale after two years on the market.
David Shaw has been postmaster for 14 years and said he was ready to retire to spend more time with his children and grand-children.
“I have just turned 76 and it’s getting a bit daunting getting abut on the postie bike on these frosty mornings,” Mr Shaw said.
“I have no firm commitment with what I will do if we don’t sell but I will have to make a decision at some stage.
“It would be pretty devastating for the community to lose it as they would have to go to Derby or Scottsdale instead.”
Bridport Main Street mail change
THE BRIDPORT Post Office will soon relocate up Main St after its owners purchased the Bridport Newsagency.
Katrina and Paul Barnett will take over the newsagency business on July 1 and will move the Post Office on July 8.
Private PO Boxes will be relocated on Sunday July 14, pending approvals.
The couple has had the Australia Post business for six years and said the opportunity to expand into bigger premises made sense with the rise of parcel post.
“We were outgrowing our little shop,” Mrs Barnett said.
“It’s a big job to relocate without stopping any
services so we are staggering the move.
“The businesses will work well together I think.
“Fingers crossed it all goes smoothly.”
Leonie Stein and Raylene Taylor are moving on from the newsagency after six years at the helm.
“I plan on doing very little – I am ready to retire,” Ms Stein said.
“Raylene has a European holiday planned and might do something else after that.”
They are relieved that the business is staying in local hands after a 16-month sale process.
“There will be people in the community that we miss seeing every day or when they pop in from time-to-time, but it is going to be a great thing for Katrina and we wish her all the best,” she said.
Premier bowled over at Bridport
BRIDPORT BOWLS Club unveiled its new $176,000 synthetic green on Sunday with Premier Jeremy Rockliff laying down the first bowl.
Club President Maxine Monson said it was a wonderful day attended by about 35 people, including Life Members Chris Walker and Trevor and Colleen Davis.
The new surface, set to last for 25 years, was funded by the club.
Its previous surface had been laid 17 years ago and had been funded by a government grant.
“It is rewarding to know we have funded this entirely ourselves, but it was lovely for the Premier to take the time to come and officially open the new surface on what was a beautiful day in Bridport,” she said.
Asbestos dumping disaster at Ansons waste facility
ASBESTOS-LADEN MATERIAL
has been dumped at Ansons Bay Waste Transfer Station, causing its closure while clean up occurs.
Break O’Day Council was directed by WorkSafe Tasmania to close the facility after the matter was reported by council staff on May 17.
“They discovered that an area outside of the waste transfer station containing illegal green waste and builders' waste had been set alight some days ago that subsequently exposed material that contains asbestos,” the spokesperson said.
A WorkSafe spokesperson said it was working with the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to resolve the matter.
“WorkSafe Tasmania Inspectors
attended the site on May 29 and issued a number of notices relating to the remediation of the site and mitigation of any ongoing risks.”
An exclusion area has been established and the spokesperson said there was no risk to the community.
Break O' Day Council has engaged a licensed asbestos removalist to assist in managing the risks and remediation of the site.
Mayor Mick Tucker said to ensure the Ansons Bay community had access to a waste service, the council would send a waste collection truck to the township twice a week.
“The truck will be stationed in Acacia Drive near the community notice board on Sunday from 12-
High risk fatality findings
A GEORGE Town mother of two died in a high-speed crash on the East Tamar Highway near Bell Bay last Easter after consuming illicit drugs and failing to wear a seatbelt.
Coroner Olivia McTaggart said Jalissa Maree Ferguson placed herself at a high risk of death which sadly eventuated.
Coroner McTaggart said the 29-year-old was driving a “noncompliant” Mitsubishi Magna on the East Tamar Highway on Sunday
April 9, 2023, when she crossed over double white lines onto the opposite road verge and drainage culvert, eventually impacting with a concrete drain.
She’d earlier been seen between Mount Direction and Hillwood overtaking another car at 140 km/h.
Post-mortem investigations revealed that she had methylamphetamine and cannabis in her blood with fatigue possibly a factor, Ms McTaggart said.
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2pm and Wednesday from 2pm –4pm,” he said.
“Only general household waste in bags or wheelie bins will be accepted, other waste will not be accepted, normal fees will apply and we will only accept cash payment.
“We would like to take this opportunity to remind the community that asbestos is a hazardous material and it must be disposed of legally.
“The Scamander Waste Transfer Station is the only site in Break O’Day that can accept this dangerous material and this is only with prior approval from Council staff.”
No date has been given for the reopening of the Ansons site.
Camera backlash on Flinders
AFTER PUBLIC backlash about privacy and security, Flinders Council removed a public safety camera from Whitemark on Monday.
Mayor Rachel Summers apologised for the events which saw the camera installed and said a motion would go to its Council meeting today, Wednesday June 26, to accept the asset onto council’s register.
“The project came about from a State Government project and was being led by the Local Government Association of Tasmania in collaboration with Tas Police and Councils,” she said
“It is unfortunate that events have transpired as they have. We were waiting on a Memorandum of Understanding and Policy to have been drafted giving details such as what was being recorded, how long it was the data being kept etc.
“Unfortunately, this did not eventuate before installation.
“As Mayor, I am truly sorry that these events have happened as they have. It certainly was not the intention to deceive the community.”
The camera won’t be reinstalled until the MOU and policy are drafted and the community is consulted, she said.
Catering effort raises cancer funds
ONE HUNDRED people helped raise $2500 for the Launceston General Hospital’s Holman Clinic at a high tea organised by Legerwood Catering Group earlier this month.
The event, on June 2, included musical entertainment by Debbie Parry and Jamie Davis, a best dressed competition and delicious treats the catering group have become renowned for.
The day’s fundraising mission took on extra meaning following the passing of local Ronald “Russell” Brown last month.
• Debbie Parry and Rob Jaffray. • Kaye Jaffray and Arthur Jaffray.
• Lyn White, Sandra Singline, Debbie Parry and Jamie Davis at the Legerwood High Tea.
• Life Members Colleen Davis, Trevor Davis and Chris Walker with Premier Jeremy Rockliff and President Maxine Monson.
Education adding to Fiesta fun
ORGANISERS ARE intent on providing some information and education along with loads of fun for patrons at the Tassie Scallop Fiesta on Sunday, August 4, at the Bridport Village Green.
The event will feature displays and demonstrations by Fishcare, Marine and Safety Tasmania and the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies along with Pete O’Neal, who will be back to demonstrate the ancient art of craypot making.
Fiesta executive producer Gina Scott said that as a hub for recreational fishing it was important that Bridport hosts some information for a receptive audience.
“The Fishcare volunteers will be on hand with their catchcry of ‘fish for the future’ and a demonstration of filleting gurnard, which has been a less desirable species, but
still taste good,” she said.
“They will also have the magnetic fishout pond for the littlies and a fishing simulator for the not quite so little fishos.
“MAST will be reinforcing the safe boating message and an IMAS representative will have a display explaining the life cycle of scallops.”
“There’ll still be a focus on entertainment for people across the age spectrum, with face painting, balloon sculptures and the Super Silly-Us circus school along with an eclectic line-up of musical acts starting with a couple of high school singers, local young rockers Scattabrain, folk rock group Alegria and the big noise of nine-piece Soundweavers and the Summit Horns.”
Mrs Scott said the master classes for wine and spirits fans would continue the information theme, like the chef
demonstrations on the hall stage, where Sydney’s John McFadden, who holds the mantle of the world’s best seafood chef, Cataract on Paterson executive chef Chris Williams and Liv Pizzirani will show their expertise with scallops as hero of a tasty treat.
“The hall will also host judging of the challenge for the best Tassie scallop pies and a performance by the Shemania belly dancers. We’ll have to wait and see if our repeat MC Peter Gee accepts an invitation to join in,” she said.
Fiesta-goers will have myriad choice of premium food and beverages to keep their energy up on the day.
Information and tickets for the Fiesta are available through the tassiescallopfiesta. com.au website.
Tickets won’t be needed to attend a
Scottsdale Football Club ball
• Pete O’Neal with his cray pots.
special family fun day on the village green on Fiesta eve, Saturday 3 August.
A produce expo will add to the usual CWA market and there’ll be activities through the afternoon like a drumming workshop, storytelling by Mermaid Kaz and a fireside singalong.
Coastal caravan park a hit
TOMAHAWK CARAVAN Park
could fetch $2.5-$3 million with a flood of enquiry since it hit the market last week, agent Justin Goebel said.
Mr Goebel said the 100-cabin site set on 15ha has further leasehold land available, which is attracting the interest of developers
from Queensland, Victoria and NSW and around Tasmania.
The owners are selling after 22 years, with the Expressions of Interest period expected to wrap up in the next two to three weeks.
“It is ripe for development and has so much potential,” he said.
“I know I’m not family, but should I be worried about how much weight he’s lost?”
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• Britt Walker and Elliot Tyson.
• Brodie and Kelly Davis.
• Claire Bowen and Keely Worker.
• Lucy Partridge and Bradley Whish-Wilson.
• Jacob Bowerman and Nikesha Williams.
• Jacob Singline and Chloe Adamson.
• Zoe Stingel and Asha Milne.
• Will Reeve and Zali Stevens.
• Joe Krushka and Dearne Taylor.
Photos: Bronte Hall Photography
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Kindling, available at Scottsdale Men’s Shed. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, 10.00am till 2.00pm. Now also available at Ag Warehouse, Scottsdale, proceeds to Hospital Auxiliary.
Senior Playing Coach
Expressions of Interest are being sought for this position for 2025. The club is playing in the NTFA Premier League in 2025.
The senior coach is responsible for:
• Player retention and recruitment
• Organising pre-season and season training programs.
• Developing a skills acquisition program, team tactics and playing strategy.
• Selection of teams.
• Mentoring Reserves, Under 18s, and Women’s coaches.
Expressions of Interest close 4.00pm July 31st, 2024.
Applicants should email their resume, including age and experience, and include a short statement outlining their vision.
Applications should be sent to: Senior Coach Application scottsdalefc@bigpond.com
RETURN THANKS
Joan Simmons
Joan's family would sincerely like to thank the many people who reached out, in any way, to support them on the passing of their loved Mum, Mother-in-law and Nanma.
A special thanks to all the staff at Aminya for their loving care.
The extra minutes and laughter made Mum's days not so long.
A special thankyou to Asha. The time you spent with Mum gave her a lot of joy.
Thanks also to Donna Roach, Phillip Lethborg and his team, the Bissett families from the Gospel Hall and the congregation for all your compassion and kindness in helping us to make our goodbyes.
Our family is grateful for the love and support throughout this difficult time.
We were blessed to have a one-in-a-million Mother, Mother-in-law and Nanma.
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SCOTTSDALE PORK
Bookkeeping, Analyst, Administration
Job Type: Full-Time (38+ Hours per week). Location: Scottsdale, Tasmania Why come to us?
Scottsdale Pork is a family-owned business and has been operating from Tasmania’s north-east for 30 years. Our pork celebrates the flavours of freedom and enhances the whole ‘Paddock-To-Plate’ experience.
Purpose of the Role
The main purpose of this role is to maintain the company’s primary accounting functions, while providing general data analysis and administrative duties. You will be efficient at time management with a high degree of accuracy.
You will actively commit to our company’s Core Values and be an effective competent team member for the Group. Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum five years’ experience in a bookkeeping or similar role.
Certificate IV or higher in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
Intermediate-Advanced skills in Microsoft Office or similar, including strong knowledge of Excel
Experience with Xero accounting software or similar.
This position is ready for immediate start, applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Contact Robert on 6352 2696 or email admin@scottsdalepork.com.au
Scottsdale Art Gallery Cafe has now closed
Rod Martin and Shirley Rootes Martin sincerely thank artists, customers and supporters over the past nineteen years.
"We have had a fantastic time looking after your needs, be it art, coffee or just a friendly ear, it has been a pleasure. It is now time for us to slow down and follow different adventures.
We pass the baton onto Fiona and Scott Auton who will take the building in a new direction and we all look forward to seeing what they do and we wish them all the best".
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Talking Tuna
BY NICK MARTIN
WELCOME TO my first fishing report and I can confirm warmer currents are providing an exceptional level of Blue Fin Tuna catch across the North-East and down the East Coast at present.
Water temperatures at this time of the year are normally 12-13 degrees by now, but they are currently sitting at 15-16 degrees, which has a huge impact on the availability of fish like tuna.
Jumbo tuna up to 100kg are being caught to the north – at Bridport you need to head about 5-6km off shore. But once you get further down the coast off St Helens you need to get out deeper but you will be rewarded, with hundreds of school fish averaging 15-20kg.
The best lure to catch them on is a Brown Dog and small tuna skirts and don’t be afraid to keep them nice and close to the boat to create more movement in the lure.
Tuna is an incredible eating fish so make sure you get them cold straight away.
If you use a bag of ice it will get them down to about 3.5 degrees, but I like to get an ice water slurry which can get them down to 0.10.3 degrees and that quadruples the shelf life and enhances the quality.
I’ll be giving regular updates on what’s catching across the North-East and you can send any questions you have to editor@ northeasternadvertiser.com if you’d like me to focus on any tips and tricks in particular.
Under 15 NENA reps star
BY SARAH FORSYTH
JUNIOR TEAMS representing the North Eastern Netball Association travelled to Hobblers Bridge Netball Centre on Sunday, June 23, to compete in the Northern Tasmanian Netball Association Junior Statewide Carnival.
Three teams competed in the 11/Under, 13/Under and 15/ Under competitions against other Tasmanian associations.
The NENA 15s team competed against four other Associations and after the round robin matches were placed third on the ladder. The girls played Burnie in Semi Final 2 and won by seven goals to reach the Grand Final against the Southern Tasmania Netball Association (STNA) Blue team.
NENA had lost to STNA Blue by 13 goals earlier in the day, but had improved their court play and were ready for the rematch.
A tight contest ensued, with the margin minimal all game, however the NENA 15s were victorious at the final whistle, winning the Division 2 Premiership by two goals.
The NENA 13s team competed against six other associations and showed improvement from the Spreyton carnival earlier in the year.
Most of the girls playing in this team were eligible for the 12/Under competition, but due to NENA having no team in that age group, played in the older age group and against older opponents.
Each and every one of the players improved throughout the day and showcased some impressive passages of play.
The NENA 11s team competed against six other associations and as the reigning premiers in this age group after winning the title at the Devon Carnival earlier in the year, were the team to beat.
Some fantastic netball was on display in this age group, with such talent coming through our association.
With no finals in this age group, the premier would be decided by ladder position, and the NENA 11s fell two points short of another premiership, taking the runner-up position to the only team to beat them during the day, Devon Navy.
There is one more junior carnival in 2024 that NENA participate in, the Kingborough Junior Carnival held in mid-October in Kingston, where our teams will once again get the opportunity to play against representative teams from around the state.
Surplus category 8 eucalypt sawlogs for processing in Tasmania
For sale by tender
Tender number: RFT 2024-01
Tender closing date: 5pm Friday 5 July, 2024
Description: Sustainable Timber Tasmania is seeking interested customers who wish to purchase a surplus quantity of 500 tonnes of Category 8 eucalypt sawlogs in July and August 2024.
Sustainable Timber Tasmania will consider offers for quantities between 80 tonnes and 500 tonnes.
The sawlogs will be harvested from predominately regrowth native forests in southern Tasmania. Successful customers will be required to process the sawlogs in Tasmania.
Documents: Tender documents are available on request to tenders@sttas.com.au
Contact person: Peter Smart at tenders@sttas.com.au
Lodgement: Tenders must be lodged at Level 1, 99 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000 or to tenders@sttas.com.au by the tender closing date.
NENA 13/Under - R: Khloe Samaniego, Charlotte Stevens, Bonnie Berwick (Coach), Mayah Berwick, Taylor Wesley, Chloe Hepburn. F: Madison Keefe, Lotti Wadley, Ruby Barnes, Molly Forsyth.
NENA 15/Under - Premiers - R: Gabby Partridge (Co-Coach), Hannah Saward, Zoe Probert, Rhianna Lette, Tara Lette, Lucy Partridge (CoCoach). F: Shayla Eastley, Emahlia Hodgetts, Lily Walters, Brylee Walsh.
Pythons turn tables on Sloths
HOCKEY REPORT
BY LAURA HILL
PYTHONS AND Sloth faced off for the second time this season, with the Sloths having won confidently in the last round. Sloths had the initial run but quickly the ball was turned over and the Pythons were on the attack.
Ben Williams got the opportunity to score in the first half, with Pythons ahead 1-0 at the break.
Brandon Goss Kitchin worked skillfully through the midfield along with teammate Emily Cox helping Pythons get the ball into attack, allowing three more goals to be scored for the Pythons.
Sloths siblings Damien and Lily Wilson worked together moving the ball up the field getting the ball down to Zane Smith
who put a score on the board for Sloths.
At full time the Pythons were ahead winning 4-1.
The second game saw Devils against Rovers. Play was intense as the teams worked to score. Many close attempts were made by both teams but it was Devils who found their mark first.
Devils’ Tiah Simmons was well placed in attack to receive passes and play the ball towards goals. The pressure was on both teams’ defence as they worked hard to score. The Devils’ accuracy paid off with them heading into half time ahead 6-0. Not backing down despite the score Lester Carins ran with determination to stop Devils play giving Rovers more opportunities to score which Aaron Ritson took advantage of, scoring a goal for his team.
Rovers slowed down their opponent’s goal scoring in the second half but Devils were still well ahead ending the game 8-1.
RESULTS
Pythons 4 Def Sloths 1. Best - Pythons: Brandon Goss Kitchin, Emily Cox, Laura Hill. Sloths: Kerry Kershaw, Lily Wilson, Pauline MacKinnon.
Goals- Pythons: Ben Williams, Victor Goss, Emily Cox, Lisa Williams. Sloths: Zane Smith. Devils 8 Def Rovers 1.
Best - Devils: Tiah Simmons, Kayden Carins, Daegan Young. Rovers: Lester Carins, Aaron Ritson, Faye Smith.
Goals - Devils: Kayden Carins 3, Lochie
Cross Country runners represent in style
A TEAM of 33 runners represented local North-East primary schools at the State Cross Country Championships, held at Symmons Plains last Tuesday.
NE eightball report
BY DAVID MARSHALL
IN THE eightball this week sixteen strong combinations came together to clash for the title of doubles champions with games being played at both the RSL and Kendall’s.
The students were amazing ambassadors for the region, trying their hardest over the tough course and having the courage to compete alongside 250 other students from across the State in each race.
Grade 3 Girls - Willow Lethborg, 27th
Grade 4 Boys - Lewis Moore, 3rd
Grade 4 Boys - Theo Hall, 13th
The following students finished in the top 30 in their respective races: Grade 3 Girls - Clover Viney, 16th
BRIDPORT GOLF CLUB
SATURDAY JUNE 22
STABLEFORD AGGREGATE
Men’s Winners: Zac McDougall 33, Nick Sutton 37 - 70. R/Up: Chris Walker 34, Eddie Walker
33 - 67 c/b, Helen Davies 35, June Atkinson
32 - 67, Jamie Carins 33, David Bird 33 - 66, Adrian Johnson 33, Curt Nicholls 33 - 66, John LeFevre 36, Nick Hayes 29 - 65. NTP 1/10: Nick Sutton. NTP 6/15: Zac McDougall. Longest
Grade 5 Girls - Lexie Viney, 25th
Grade 6 Girls - Catherine Coxen, 15th.
Putt O/Field 2/11: Zac McDougall. Women: Helen Davies 35, Karlene Cuthbertson 34, June Atkinson 32. NTP 3rd shot 3/12: Mandy Hall & June Atkinson (both in the hole).
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 STABLEFORD Winner Women: Karlene Cuthbertson 36, Trish Nichol 35. NTP Div 1 3/12: June Atkinson. Longest Putt OTF 9/18: Jenny Millwood. Winner Men: Glenn Baker 32. Croquet: Draw: Helen Gadd.
Last years winners Brown and Millwood snuck through the first round as did Lethal Shaw and Boris Taylor. Hodgetts and Marshall defeated Fogarty and Forbes, then Al Mountney and Jarrod Farrell sent Blank and Randone on the early bus back to Winnaleah. The Father daughter duo of Andrew and Tayla Farrell took Bicanic and DeJersey to the cleaners as did Daffy and Lethborg against teammates the Wiggins boys.
Williams and Tomkinson danced around Armstrong and Coker before Tiles and Whitlam found themselves on the bus as well after going down to Cain and captain Farrell.
In the second round the beer was flowing freely with Shaw and Taylor knocking out the defending champions. Hodgetts and Marshall self-destructed in their game and in the surprise of the night father daughter duo took down the experienced Daffy and Lethborg and marched into a semifinal.
Tony and Sam chipped away and eventually scored the win over Vaughan and Nathan. In the first semi, Mountney and Farrell took Shaw and Taylor. Two years prior Mountney and Shaw had combined to claim the title and so the gloves were off in this one.
The Winnaleah lads may have overindulged on the gold handles and the Dogs held firm to walk into the final. The next was a family affair with the Farrells clashing against Williams and Tomkinson.
Tayla tried her very best to carry Dad over the line but fell just short of making the final. A generous crowd had gathered at Kendall’s to watch the best of three playoff and the heat had been turned up with a few extra logs on the fire thanks to Deb.
Tony and Sam took the first in a tight one, but Al and Jarrod refused to lie down and squared the ledger. The last was and epic battle with neither team giving an inch but in the end Williams and Tomkinson held sway to claim the title.
RINGAROOMA GOLF CLUB
MEN'S FOURSOME CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS FOR GROSS SCORE 1st - R Berne and H Summers - 120, 2nd - D & D Walsh - 122, 3rd - T Harper & I Mountney123. Winners for nett score 1st - T Harper & I Mountney- 102, 2nd - M Summers & S Bond - 103.75, 3rd - D & D Walsh- 106.25. NTP 7/16: Dan Walsh. NTP 9/18: J Carins.
INDOOR BOWLS
Ringarooma 41 def Bridport 35. L. Singline 26 def J. Binns 14, J. Dennis 15 def by M. Monson 21. Scottsdale 33 lost to Legerwood 36. M. Chilcott 10 def by D. Styles 21, K. Ginn 26 def M. Austin 18. NORTH EASTERN LADIES DARTS JUNE 18
Warriors def Devils 6/3. High score: M.
133. Rebels def Imps 5/4.
Bowerman 2, Tiah Simmons 1, Andrew Brown 1, Deagen Young 1. Rovers: Aaron Ritson 1.
This weekend: Sloths Vs Rovers at 10.30 AM, Frogs Vs Pythons at 12 PM. Bye Devils.
• Lochie Bowerman races Rovers Lester Carins.
Strachan
• Tegan Hall and Lexie Reid.
• Lewis Moore, Thomas Coxen, Theo Hall and Abel Waddingham.
• Hugh Rice, Riley Tucker, Miles Taylor, Tanner Lette, Lewie Hyland, Henry Stevens and Rory Lethborg.
• Grace Smylie, Lillian O’Toole and Catherine Coxen.
• Amarli Taylor, Tegan Hall, Lexie Viney, Addison Hughes and Savanna White.
Devil of a time at Derby
THOUSANDS OF dollars were pumped into the local economy on the weekend as 460 riders hit the back roads for the annual Devils Cardigan event, which included the 2024 AusCycling Gravel National Championships.
Organiser Pete Colbourne said the Derby-Branxholm event, which included a 106km long course and 54km short course was well received by attendees.
“We had universal praise from riders including 130 who came from interstate,” Colbourne said.
“We had the most spectacular frosty start and by the time they got to the finish line at Branxholm it was stunning.
“There were over 1000 people in the North-East for the event which is great at a normally quiet time of the year
“With over 2000 visitors nights spent in the North-East, we conservatively estimate it would contribute around $600,000 to the local economy over the weekend.
“There was so much positive review of the country and the course from visitors who didn’t realise it would be so beautiful.”
It was the second year the Devils Cardigan race had played host to the national affair.
Courtney Sherwell won the elite women’s category in 4:1043, just one
second ahead of Justine Barrow after 106km and 2300m of climbing.
Brendan Johnston won the elite mens in 3:26.20, two and a half minutes in front of Mark O’Brien.
Branxholm’s Elizabeth Cutfield made the podium, with a third-place finish in the master’s 50-55 category.
The event was supported by the North East Lions Club, which supplied about 150 litres of soup for the competitors at the finish line.
It also supports Tasmanian Bike Collective, a charity which works with young people who face additional barriers to education and work.
Longford too slick for Magpies
BY PETER FISH
The record was stuck again for Scottsdale at Longford on Saturday.
After a promising opening term, the Magpies didn’t add to their score until the final quarter, but in the meantime their opponents had booted 14 goals as the lack of any effective forward continues to haunt the senior team.
The first quarter was an even affair and had the Magpies been more efficient in their forward 50m, they could have been in front.
But after that it was more of the same.
The Magpies were missing Lanham, Rattray and Hayes all through injury, and this team can ill afford to lose so much experience in one match. Joe Krushka and Warrick Hall are back and they make a difference, but they are not key forwards and that is something this team so desperately needs.
Seniors and Reserves have a bye on Saturday and then it’s home games against Bracknell and South Launceston, by which time coach Hayes should have a full list to
pick from.
Promoted by Patron Peter Gutwein, the club has attracted plenty of positive publicity this week about its admission into the 2025 NTFA premier league. Advertising for a senior coach has commenced and recruiting will start immediately. But there are plenty of challenges facing the club, and there is plenty of work ahead for all officials.
While the senior team continues to lose, there has been improvement during the season and the promotion of some young players is a positive sign for the future.
The women’s team are plagued by the same shortcomings as their male counterparts. They just can’t score goals! Against Old Scotch they defended stoutly but eventually the dam wall broke, and despite the sterling efforts of Emily Arnold, Liyana Juraimi, Kresta Davis and Morgan Rice in the back half, their team mates up forward couldn’t capitalise.
The Reserves had a day to forget, beaten comprehensively by a Longford team that had too many answers. Riley Probert continues to win his own ball, and Under 18
boys promoted including Calum Fulton, Jesse Farrell and Daniel Wiggins all did well.
The Under 18s had to contend against heavy fog, thick frost, and a well organised opposition.
Jake Brown continues to play well for this team who will play Old Scotch on Friday night at Scottsdale at 7.00pm. The kiosk will be open and hopefully supporters will come along and get behind this team which deserves some recognition.
The women’s team will play South Launceston at Youngtown on Saturday morning at 10.55am.
RESULTS
Seniors
Longford 15.14 (104) d Scottsdale 3.1 (19)
Best: J Krushka, W Hall, B Tuffin, G Lester. Goals: G Davies, W Monson, S Tomkinson. Women Old Scotch 4.6 (30) d Scottsdale 0.1. (1)
Best: L Juraimi, M Rice, E Arnold, K Davis, H Viney, A Hall. Reserves
Longford 23.23 (161) d Scottsdale 1.1 (7)
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Goals: B Mountney. Under 18s Longford 14.14 (98) d Scottsdale 2.2 (14)
Best: J Brown, C Fulton, R HodginsDickenson, B Cresswell, Z Sheahan, C Lancaster. Goals: D Wiggins, N Atkins.
Scottsdale under 14 juniors fly the flag
ONCE AGAIN it was Scottsdale’s Under 14 teams who both won on the weekend in NTJFA matches.
The girls were too strong for Deloraine winning by 21 points. In an impressive performance Amelia Carter, Madden Wood, and Caitlyn Davis were better players while the improving Eleni Natoba booted a couple of goals.
The Under 14 boys continued on their hot run of form with a crushing victory over South Launceston. Harrison Murphy with four goals had a big day and he was well supported by Thomas Smith, Wesley Styles and Taylor Heazlewood.
The Under 12 boys were gallant in defeat on a cool Friday night at Evandale losing by just 10 points against Launceston. Goalkickers Ollie Gerke and Thomas Carins both played well, as did Ethan Morice and Archie Fish.
The Under 16 boys put in another competitive effort against Launceston. Eli Jones, Will Probert and Deagen Young all played well and Jackson Murphy was busy around goals kicking all four of his team’s goals.
RESULTS
Under 12s
Launceston 2.12 (24) d Scottsdale
2.2 (14)
Goals: Ollie Gerke, Thomas Carins
Best: Ollie Gerke, Thomas Carins, Ethan Morice, Archie Fish, Mac Bingley, Taj Gillespie. Under 14 girls
Scottsdale 5.11 (41) d Deloraine
3.20 (20)
Goals: Eleni Natoba 2, Amelia Carter, Madden Wood, Abby Samec
Best: Amelia Carter, Madden Wood, Caitlyn Davis, Matilda Cassidy, Rhianna Lette, Sakye Cassidy Under 14 Boys
Scottsdale 14.10 (94) d South Launceston 3.2 (20)
Goals: Harrison Murphy 4, Lincoln Gerke 2, Wesley Styles 2, Matthew Cresswell 2, Declan Knight 2, Jobie Rockliff 2.
Best: Thomas Smith, Harrison Murphy, Wesley Styles, Taylor Heazlewood, Noah Hay, Declan Knight.
Under 16s (Div 1)
Launceston 5.13 (43) d Scottsdale 4.3 (27)
Goals: Jackson Murphy 4
Best: Eli Jones, Will Probert, Deagen Young, Haydan Auton, Jack Burke, Jackson Murphy.
This weeks games venues and times according to play hq as follows. Please check play hq/facebook page/group chats
for any changes. Friday 28th June - Under 14 Girls v Evandale @ Evandale 5:35pm. Sunday 30th June - Under 9v North at Invermay Park 8:30am, Under 10 v Prospect at Prospect 9:30am, Under 11 Girls v North at Invermay Park 8:30am, Under 12s v North at Invermay Park 9:35am, Under 14s v North at Invermay Park 1:35pm, Under 16s v East Launceston @ NTCA 4:55pm.
• Emily Arnold and Makaylah Lester in action against Old Scotch.
• Winners are grinners - the Scottsdale Under 14 team are into the top four on the division two ladder.
• Branxholm’s Elizabeth Cutfield finished third in her category behind Daniela Mollica and Jarmila Tyrril. Photo: Kristina Vackova.
Best:
Farrell,
Probert,
Fulton, B Mountney,
Wilson, D Wiggins
SPORT
Moore success for sprint sensation
BRIDPORT’S LEWIS Moore has claimed a bronze medal at the State Cross Country Championships at Symmons Plains, surprising himself with the result over 2km last Tuesday.
The nine-year-old, who turns 10 next month, will now compete in the Under 11 Boys at the 2024 Australian Cross Country Championships.
Lewis has been running in Bridport Primary School Athletics Carnivals since Kindergarten and is renowned as a sprinter across 100m and 200m distances.
“I could not believe it because I thought I was a sprinter. I broke the 100m track record in April at the ENE Combined Athletics Carnival,” Moore said.
“I didn't realize I could be a good distance runner, so I am very excited to be selected in the Tasmanian Cross Country Team.”
Moore trains two to three times a week running at the Bridport Football Oval or along the Bridport Foreshore Track and gets extra fitness with lunchtime sports with his school friends, attending cross country training with Narelle Genge and “chasing cattle around the home paddocks”.
“I love running because it makes me fit and makes others fit,” Moore said.
He finished third in the State race, in a line-up of 248 other runners from around the State, in a time
of 7:59 - just four seconds behind the winner.
The best young runners from around the country will be in Tasmania for the Athletics Australia Nationals, being held at Symmons Plains on August 31.
“I am going to try my hardest and train more,” he said.
“It makes me happy that my family and friends will be able to come and support me at nationals.”
Proud parents Dallas and Lorien said they hope the national experience will build his confidence in athletics both on and off the track.
Lorien is a past Tasmania State representative in Athletics achieving results in the 800m and 1500m and still holds 40-year-old records at Clarence Little Athletics across those distances.
Her greatest achievement was finishing second in the 800m and third in the 1500m at the Australian Little Athletic Championships in Perth, WA, in 1984.
Forty years later, she is excited for her son’s sporting future.
“It’s so exciting watching Lewis run and get the same enjoyment as I did. Watching the start of the State championships with 248 runners racing up the hill at Symmons was just a great experience and we were so proud of how he finished,” she said.
Taylor’s 10 as Seagulls eye the 5
BY JUAN SALTER
BRIDPORT TRAVELLED to Westbury to play the Meander Valley Suns with the knowledge that a win in the game would see Bridport possibly make it into a top five spot. The Suns had their own incentive looking for their second win of the season.
In the first term both teams were inaccurate, but it was Bridport’s Matthew Taylor who kicked the first goal. Bridport’s backline was under pressure allowing the Suns forwards too much space and the Suns matched the Seagulls for the first 25 minutes. Bridport led by one point at the first change with both sides kicking three goals apiece.
The second quarter saw Bridport trying to break the game open. Their ball movement was much improved and at half time saw Bridport leading 8.9:57 to the Suns 5.3:33. Jake Blackwell’s move down back has proved to be a bonus for the Seagulls and
Christian Barnes last three weeks have been outstanding. Matthew Taylor was starting to mark everything and he looked like he was in for another big day.
The second half commenced with a couple of highlights being Liam Arnolds ruck work in the centre giving Bridport first use of the ball resulting in captain Joe Robinson kicking a great goal for Bridport. Young Zac Button impressed in his second senior game and provided some drive from the half back line. At the last change Bridport held a six-goal lead despite inaccurate kicking –11.16:82 to the Suns 7.4:46.
However, it was in the last term that Bridport played their best football for the day resulting in a 69-point victory.
Taylor following on from his 9 goals last week to kick another 10 this week in a best on the ground performance. Coach Andrew Philpott was happy with the victory but conceded that we need to be better for longer across the game.
This week the Seagulls have the Bye and the following week the club travels to Evandale where each game is crucial to cementing a spot in the top five and with the availability of Nat and Tom Barnett, Busta Whelan and veterans Josh Nunn and Tyson Digney it will be interesting at the selection table.
After a slow start Bridport’s reserves went down by 25 points.
SCORES
Seniors
Bridport 17.21 (123) d Suns 8.6 (54)
Best: Matthew Taylor, Liam Arnold, Jake Blackwell, Christian Barnes, Bradley Etchell, Zac Button, Goals: Matthew Taylor 10, Bradley Etchell 2, Joe Robinson, Moe Makitae, Will McBride, Alex Coombe, Zac Button.
Reserves
Meander Valley 9.9 (63) d Bridport 6.2 (38)
Best: Bridport, Liam Chorley, Brock Haas,
• Matty Taylor was all smiles after booting 10 goals for Bridport on the weekend.
Jonathan Wadley, Toby Davis, Brad Burgess, Adam Krushka, Goals: Joss Ackroyd, Adam Krushka, Sam McDougall, Brad Burgess, Brock Haas, Toby Davis.
• Lewis Moore is all smiles after claiming bronze at the State All Schools Cross Country Championship and earning selection in the State team for nationals