New beginnings for gallery site
Mill expansion plan
BY RACHEL WILLIAMS
THE PRODUCTION rate at Branxholm sawmill is set to more than double if a $15 million project gets off the ground.
Dorset Council has received a development application for CMTP’s Warrentinna Rd mill, to increase production from 20,000 cubic metres up to 50,000 cubic metres per annum.
General Manager Tasmania Dale Jessup said a building extension was proposed to house a new profiling gang saw, which would “complete all the second pass processing effectively doubling the production rate”.
“CMTP is committed to being a major employer in the Dorset region, this upgrade will allow us to remain competitive, grow employment and other economic activity,” Mr Jessup said.
“Currently there are only two sawmills in Tasmania cutting any significant volume of softwood logs, one being the Timberlink Bell Bay Sawmill and the other is the CMTP Branxholm Sawmill.
“Both mills are operating at full capacity, however domestic timber demand continues to grow. Additional log volume is available via a long-term log contract with these logs currently being exported to Asia.
“An upgrade will create a market for domestic pine logs in Tasmania and displace imported timber.”
The business hopes to have a permit for the project by December but whether it proceeds depends on two things.
“Whilst the building work is valued just over $500,000 the total upgrade project cost, including new machinery and power
upgrade, will be in the order of $15m,” Mr Jessup said.
“Despite CMTP working on the expansion plans for three years to date, the project still needs financial approval by the CMTP board.
“Given the high cost of sawmill equipment and the low exchange rate it is unlikely the project will proceed unless additional government funding can be secured due to the increase in project costs since the pandemic.”
The development application is open for public submissions until July 13.
Mr Jessup said the only environmental impact for the local community he could see was an increase in traffic.
The DA states that with an annual log supply of 89,285 tonnes, 47.7 total truck movements a day would occur at the site.
The report said log truck and delivery
truck movements would increase from the current average of five per hour to a total of eight per operating hour.
The sawmill operates under an Environmental Protection Notice which restricts mill operating hours from 7am-6pm Monday to Saturday, and those times would remain unchanged.
“Operating hours do not need to increase, in fact in periods of reduced demand the sawmill will run reduced hours due to higher capacity,” he said.
“The new building will have soundproofing material installed around the walls to control the noise emitted from the sawmill… and we will remain within our permitted site noise limits.
“CMTP have also committed to undertake a full new noise survey on completion of the upgrade.”
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• Springfield’s Scott and Fiona Auton with children Hamish, Cameron and Eliza Auton are transforming the former Scottsdale Art Gallery into The House Paddock. T SEE PAGE 4 FOR FULL STORY.
WE SERVE
10 Years Ago – July 2, 2014
Scottsdale High School extends to Year 11 and 12.
Scottsdale High School has been selected as one of the first schools to further extend the year 11 and 12 programs under the Liberal Governments new policy. Ten schools across the state expressed an interest in further developing their curriculum to include year’s 11 and 12. Scottsdale High School has offered a program covering year 11 and 12 as well as vocational education for some time, however this selection is seen as a vote of confidence in the work the school has been doing. Further extending Scottsdale High School to Year 11 and 12 will provide more choices for students and improve retention rates in the North-East.
40 Years Ago – July 5, 1984 North-Eastern Joggers and Harriers Club. Young Scottsdale school girl Sheree McWatters had another brilliant run to win her second North-Eastern Joggers and Harriers Club event for the season. Sheree covered the flat five kilometres from the Springfield Hall in the good time of 21.08 minutes, 3.29 minutes faster than her time 24.37 minutes from the previous year. Don Etchells again ran well for the second in front of Katrina Clifford, Ian McDonald, Ron Brooker and Jenny van den Bosch. McDonald and Brooker had a good duel for fastest time with both recording a 17.07. Virginia and Bruce Crisp were welcomed as newcomers, and both ran well to complete the course.
50 Years Ago – July 2, 1974 Have port developments been shelved? Bridport professional fishermen are asking whether the proposed port developments at Bridport have been shelved. The Minister for Defence Mr L Barnard told the president of the Professional Fishermen’s Association Mr G Roozendaal that the study carried out by Navy divers on the old pier found the project was a plausible proposition. He intimated that he would put a proposition to the Premier Mr Reece that if the State Government would provide the materials his department would provide the manpower and equipment. Mr Roozendaal said the branch was waiting for some definite answer from Mr Barnard as the scallop season at Bridport was in full swing and the congestion in the estuary was becoming chaotic.
USEFUL NUMBERS
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DORSET RATES
A very useful and revealing news item about Dorset rates in this week’s NE Advertiser. Thank you Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw and his team for recognising the inequity resulting in recent AAV revaluations.
I have long advocated for a fairer, more equitable way of raising money to pay for Council services. However, this 15% cap on increases is a stop gap move only, it does not address the fundamental problem that we are charged on the value of our properties not the services we enjoy.
Take for example two long-time residents of Dorset, one living in Scottsdale, the other in Bridport who years ago, built similar houses of about the same 1980’s value of $250 000. At
that time they would be paying the same Council rates based on this value. Fast forward to 2024, these residents are now retired on a pension and enjoying living in our beautiful municipality. That is until they both receive their new rate demands.
One has to pay over $2000, the other $980!
Of course they enjoy the same Council services including sealed streets, storm water drainage, street lighting, access to recreational facilities and garbage collection. So why the difference, don’t we pay rates so cover the cost of services?
Just because you live in Bridport why do you contribute much more to Council coffers, than people in Scottsdale? Simple, because the of AAV way of calculating rates.
A much more equitable system should have three factors,
1. A community levy to pay for those things we can all enjoy such as sports facilities, swimming pools and halls let us say $500 per year for all. This would be indexed to cost of living increases.
2. A rate calculated on which services your property receives from the Council ie, street lighting, sealed roads, footpaths, storm water. If you do not receive these, you don’t pay until they are provided.
3. A rate based on the AAV of your property. This would only make up 33% of the total rate paid.
4. In some ways we already have charges for services such as fire levy and garbage collection and recycling.
5. Come on Dorset Council let us be progressive and rid ourselves of the outdated and inequitable AAV system.
Jeff Jennings, Bridport
DORSET COUNCIL has provided more detail about its $8.8 million capital works program for this financial year.
The budget includes $1.3 million for plant and equipment purchases, $4 million for new and upgraded assets, $3.5 million for asset renewals, including internal overheads and carry-forward amounts from the 2023/24 budget estimates.
Council will fund $6.3 million, with the remaining $2.6 million to be received from confirmed external funding sources.
If more external funding is received
through grants, the total capital works program will reach $13.7 million, with the Council funding $7.2 million.
A $2.3 million Roads Program will deliver major resheeting works for unsealed roads including Barnbougle Road, Bridport; Old Waterhouse Road, Waterhouse; Halfway Road, Waterhouse and Cape Portland Road, Gladstone.
Major reseal works for sealed roads are planned for East Minstone Road, Scottsdale; Winnaleah Road, Winnaleah; Westwood Street, Bridport; Cuckoo Road, Cuckoo; Ruby Flats Road, Ringarooma; Moorina Cemetery Road,
Moorina, Rainbow Road, Herrick.
Capital Land Improvements will see $829,000 allocated for various projects, including tree and shrub beautification of Victoria Street, Scottsdale, safety access improvements at Bridport’s Croquet Lawn Beach and a road reseal at Northeast Park.
“This is a responsible and deliverable program with strategic investment in infrastructure designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents, support local businesses, and ensure the safety and accessibility of our public spaces,” said Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw.
Blue Derby website development Capital Works detailed
BLUE DERBY Foundation has unveiled its new website.
Director Mark McCann said the Foundation was pleased to deliver the offering for locals and visitors alike.
“It has been many years since the Blue Derby website has been upgraded,” he said.
“Technology has come a long way in that time and it’s important to offer
July 6
• Bridport Village Market Bridport, 9:30am – 1:00pm
• Lions Club of Bridport/ Lilydale Combined Changeover Lunch Bridport Hotel, 12:00pm
• Weymouth Christmas in July Weymouth Community Hall, 6:00pm
July 13
• Christmas in July Branxholm Hall, 6:00pm
July 26
a premium experience for a globally recognised destination like Derby.
“This major functionality overhaul features improved trail information via Trailforks, a plethora of information for off-bike activities, a special focus on surrounding towns plus what to do in the North-East including walks, hikes and wineries.
• Scottsdale Senior Social Club, Soup & Sandwich Northbourne Hall, for 12:00pm
• May Shaw Christmas in July Scottsdale Football Club, 5:30pm
July 28
• Lions Club of Bridport Christmas in July
The Bridport Bunker Club, 12:00pm
August 3
• Bridport Village Market Bridport, 9:30am – 1:00pm
“The Blue Derby accommodation booking platform is easy to use and we encourage you to support our trail network by booking through this feature.”
Dorset Council paid half of the cost via a Community Matching Funds Grant.
You can see the site at ridebluederby. com.au
NORTH EASTERN EVENTS
CALENDAR 2024
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 August 30 – September 1
• Flinders Island Running Festival
September 7
• Bridport Village Market Bridport, 9:30am – 1:00pm
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 • 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 •
September 13-15
• NETAC Golden Anniversary Scottsdale Mechanics’ Institute Hall
September 19
• Lions Club of Bridport Charity Golf Day Barnbougle Dunes, hit off 8:00am
September 27
• Scottsdale Senior Social Club, Northbourne Hall, from 1:30pm October 5
• Bridport Village Market Bridport, 9:30am – 1:00pm
$1.5m Derby development approved
OWNERS OF vacant land in Derby who have just had approval for a $1.5 million development hope to break ground on the project as soon as possible.
Dave and Julie Bingley will soon construct one retail building and two visitor accommodation buildings with a garage and car parking spaces at 65 Main Street.
Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw approved the development at last Monday’s council meeting, saying that he was comfortable with the conditions imposed by planners and that they had addressed two representations from residents about heritage and privacy.
The approved plans said the finish of the building, as viewed from Main Street, would be galvanised corrugated sheet
roofing and vertically arranged cladding with the exterior front wall painted in the colour Dulux Red Earth.
The height of the retail building at its highest point from natural ground level as represented in the plans would be 7.7 metres, and the lowest point would be 2.6 metres from natural ground level.
The visitor accommodation buildings would have a combined total of three bedrooms provided between the two habitable buildings.
Concerns were raised by representors that the proposed buildings did not fit within the heritage character of Derby in regard to colour and materials. Privacy and overshadowing concerns from neighbours were also raised as issues.
In recommending the approval, Town
Bridport beach hounds in question
DORSET COUNCIL plans to erect nine new signs at various locations along the Bridport Foreshore to encourage more responsible dog management at the popular seaside location.
Parks and Wildlife Service has been asked to approve the signs before they can be progressed, with that expected in the coming weeks.
The new signs aim to address resident concerns about a general disregard for the current signage.
Resident Louise Brooker submitted a question, answered in the June Council Agenda, asking for an audit on the management of dogs on beaches over summer.
She asked whether it could include the number of times officers had been asked to respond to complaints from the public about dogs on beaches.
Ms Brooker also suggested the report could detail the number and type of responses carried out by Council’s dog management officer as well as the number of dogs declared dangerous, number declared nuisance and the number seized.
Community & Development
Director Rohan Willis said Council was committed to encouraging responsible dog ownership and confirmed several members of the community had contacted Council with similar concerns.
Mr Willis said he would look into providing statistics answering Ms Brooker’s questions at the July Council Meeting.
Dogs are allowed off-leash on Adams Beach all year round. They must be on-lead when using the Foreshore Walking Track and the Wildflower Reserve. Dogs are permitted on a lead allyear round at Trent Water, from the boat ramp southward to the Bridport Port and Marine Area, including the beach area east of the walking track; and offlead in the beach area east of the walking track, from the boat ramp southward to the Bridport Port and Marine Area.
When it comes to Eastmans Beach and Goftons Beach, dogs are permitted off-lead from April 1 to November 1 but are prohibited from November 2 to March 31.
Planner Lily Hayes said the proposal was small in scale in comparison to a few nearby developments and uses along the same side of Main St and was in keeping with the existing mixed uses and development variety of Derby.
Mr Bingley said he was yet to decide what type of retail business would utilise the new building, but he would conduct an expression of interest period for something suitable.
• An artist impression of the proposed $1.5 million Derby development.
“We are very keen to get started. We are pretty passionate about the area and will be utilising local suppliers and contractors where possible,” he said.
“We have been coming here since before it was a mountain bike destination and before the tracks started we were riding mountain bikes there. We love it.”
Suspended councillors respond to report
DORSET’S SUSPENDED Councillors, stood down while allegations of statutory noncompliance were investigated, have been sent confidential copies of the Board of Inquiry Report to review.
Local Government Minister Nic Street confirmed he’d considered the Board’s report and ensured it complies with the statutory requirements contained in the Local Government Act.
“I have subsequently advised the suspended councillors of the Board’s findings and recommendations, and provided them 14 days for any further submissions,” Mr Street said.
“I will carefully consider any further
submissions made by councillors before determining what action to take in response to the Board of Inquiry.”
The State Government has had the report since April 30.
It has not released a timeframe for publicly handing down the final report.
Suspended Mayor Greg Howard said he would be replying by the July 12 date.
“I have read the report, made comments on it and I have sent that to my lawyers and I expect most other councillors and staff will do the same,” he said.
Three Year Wood Production Plan
INVITATION FOR FEEDBACK
Sustainable Timber Tasmania has released the annual update to its Three Year Wood Production Plan 2024–2025 to 2026–2027 to the Tasmanian community for feedback.
The Three Year Plan identifies forest coupes across Tasmania’s public production forests that are available across a three-year period from which a schedule of harvesting, roading and regeneration operations will be developed.
The release of the Three Year Plan provides an opportunity to identify which forest coupes and future operations may be of interest to you.
Inviting community feedback on the Plan is part of Sustainable Timber Tasmania’s commitment to engaging with local stakeholders. Your feedback will be considered during detailed operational planning and decision making processes.
How to provide feedback
Visit sttas.com.au
Read the Three Year Wood Production Plan
View the Access Map to identify which forest coupes may be of interest to you
Contact us with your feedback at stakeholder@sttas.com.au or (03) 6169 2800
Gallery’s new direction
THE AUTON family will return to hospitality in Scottsdale, two decades after their first foodie foray in King St.
They are busily transforming the former Scottsdale Art Gallery into The House Paddock, an artisan grocer, café and homewares store that will open later this month.
“It will be a big change. We won’t be having an art focus as such, but we are taking the opportunity to reach out to local makers and creators,” Mrs Auton said.
“It will be a lovely space for quality creations that fit with the focus of the store which is about how we live and operate with sustainable products.
“We will have café offerings with seating for 20-24 people, a larder and deli with ready-made meals as well as some
different grocery lines.”
The House Paddock’s moniker pays homage to the rural backgrounds of the Springfield farmers.
“The house paddock is ever reliable – it is just there and is something that every farm has. We kept coming back to that when we were deciding on a name,” Mr Auton said.
“It’s where you put your special things. It is where your bull goes, it is where your special calving cow gets put, it’s where the kids’ pony lives. For my grandparents they had a section fenced off where they kept their prize dahlias,” Mrs Auton said.
Mrs Auton has resigned from her role as an operations manager in Launceston to operate the business seven days a week, with two full-time and two part-time staff
Farm Feast fun awaits
FARMERS, THEIR families and employees and rural service providers will congregate at Branxholm this Friday night with Clint and Ebony Edwards set to host hundreds of locals for the annual Farm Feast.
The event is a key fundraiser for the Dorset Suicide Prevention Network, Royal Flying Doctors Surgery and Rural Alive and Well, with up to $3000 set to be donated to each charity. There will be entertainment, auction
and a raffle on the night as well as a food feast.
The event started 13 years ago to connect farmers and boost their spirits during challenging times, and that’s just as pertinent now, with a season of drought, reduced dairy prices, and increasing expenses.
“It will be a great event for people to get out and have a good time at after a tough year,” co-organiser Drew Carter said.
being employed.
The couple say they firmly believe in the future of the town.
“We could have easily turned around and spent our million dollars in Launceston but that’s not what we wanted to do,” Mrs Auton said.
“We absolutely believe in Scottsdale. It’s a little bit of a sleeping giant I feel,” Mr Auton added.
“We had the Cafe on King before children. Hamish used to sleep in the veggie box out the back! We sold that before we had Eliza. This has been the vision for the last five years and we were just looking for the right building so we have come the full circle.”
Three offices are also being developed at the back of the site.
Dahlia expertise on show
THE NORTH East Horticultural Society’s Dorset Garden Club will next week host a demonstration on how to divide and grow the ever popular Dahlia.
The session will be led by expert Joyann Bramich, on Monday, July 8 at Scottsdale’s Uniting Church Hall at 2pm.
Cost is $2 and attendees can bring their own clean dahlias for tuition.
Contact Deanna Scott on 0427 338 103 for more details.
Bumper scallop haul looming
THE TASMANIAN Scallop season is set to open on Friday, July 5, with Australia’s largest scallop processer gearing up for a bumper season.
Allanna Stanford, from Super Fresh Scallops, said she expected more than 100,000kg of scallop meat to be pro-
cessed through the Bridport factory.
A recent survey period had proved fruitful, she said.
“The demand throughout the survey/ pre-season has been great,” she said.
“We have seen promising results from both Commonwealth and Tasmanian
fisheries. “The Tasmanian scallops have shown excellent size and quality, while the Commonwealth scallops, though slightly smaller, also boast great quality.” The Bridport factory will operate 6-7 days per week, weather permitting, during the season.
Enduro fundraiser set to fly
BY WORK EXPERIENCE STUDENT APRIL HALL
THE ROYAL Flying Doctor’s Service is set to benefit from a charity enduro ride being organised by Scottsdale’s Madeline Hall.
The Year 8 Scotch Oakburn student has designed the event, which involves a motorbike ride from Pioneer to Santarena Park on Saturday, August 3.
Miss Hall said students at her school were challenged to create an independent project focused on giving back to their surrounding community.
She said students needed to decide between donating to charities, volunteering, or creating their own fundraiser covering any topic they choose.
She hopes to raise $1000 for the RFDS, an organisation that supports all rural areas and relies mainly on charity support.
“Last year they helped my Pop when they were in outback Western Australia, he was very sick with gallbladder issues causing the tissue in it to die,” Miss Hall said.
“They flew him from Leonora, to Kalgoorlie where they performed surgery to remove his gallbladder. We were really thankful for their support.”
Miss Hall’s enduro event is an 80km ride for two-wheelers across terrain which she promises will be difficult but fun.
“The two-wheel requirement is because most tracks we will ride on will be narrow tracks which buggies and quads cannot fit on,” she said.
Riders are asked to be in Pioneer at 8.30am ready for a 9.00am departure.
Registrations close July 31. Cost is $25.00 per person with non-riders $10.00.
The event includes a sausage sizzle and soft drink to keep everyone refreshed and energised after the ride.
For more details you can contact Maddie on 0480 125 505.
Commendation for Army Captain
NEWLY APPOINTED Australian Army Cadet Captain Jennifer Reid has been humbled after receiving a high-level honour.
Mrs Reid, who was promoted to Captain on Saturday, June 22, was awarded a Gold Commendation, the highest level of commendation from the Commander of the AAC, Brigadier Benjamin Slaughter.
“You have displayed leadership, maturity, courage and initiative and your actions set an excellent example to all members of the Australian Army Cadets as well as to the wider Australian community,” Brigadier Slaughter said.
The acknowledgement followed an
incident in early December, 2023, when the volunteer from 603 Army Cadet Unit Scottsdale, was in Launceston with her cadets for an annual end of year dinner.
While waiting for the event to begin, they witnessed a serious crash.
Mrs Reid, who is also a volunteer Ambulance Officer, showed exemplary performance as a first responder in the aftermath, Brigadier Slaughter said.
“She provided care to the injured and conducted a thorough handover to Emergency Services upon their arrival,” he said.
“Following the incident, Mrs Reid returned to the Australian Army Cadets
Government drought support extended
THE STATE Government has extended its hardship grant programs, which offer $5000 to farmers across mainland Tasmania and up to $20,000 for those on Flinders and King Islands.
Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, said farmers were still dealing with higher feed and fodder costs.
So far there have been 420 Tasmanian farmers who have received a grant, totalling $3,390,000.
Applications for funding will now remain open until August 31.
“We have listened to calls from farmers and advocacy groups like TasFarmers on the availability and prices of feed and fodder and the need
to ensure positive animal welfare outcomes,” she said.
Ms Howlett said she had also written to Federal Agriculture Minister Senator Murray Watt requesting the Federal Government alter its settings under their Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) to re-establish an interest-free period on their Drought Assistance Loans.
“I’ve also written to Federal Transport Minister Catherine King calling for more support under the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) for King Island and for southbound feed and fodder to mainland Tasmania during this time.”
TAS Battalion annual end of year dinner, where she selflessly ensured staff who witnessed the accident were supported.”
The AAC is a leading national youth development organisation, which embraces the character, ethos and values of the Australian Army.
It is a partnership between Army and the community and fosters an environment in which cadets can develop their selfesteem, learn the importance of being part of a community, and enhance their sense of service to the community and the nation.
There are 320 Army Cadets and 55 Army Cadet Staff volunteers involved in the program across Tasmania.
Long season respite with Spring on the horizon
LIVESTOCK REPORT
BY WARREN JOHNSTON
WITH ONLY 60 sleeps until spring, good rain throughout Northern Tasmania and reduced numbers of livestock have combined to slowly create some increases in the livestock world.
It's been an incredibly long season with stagnant prices but finally there is light at the end of the tunnel.
As the days start getting longer and there’s chance of more growth, people are looking at opportunities going into the spring to increase returns and maximise profits.
The lamb and sheep markets have probably led the pack for increases in price with lambs increasing some $40-$50 per head and sheep
rising $20-$30 per head over the last three to four week period.
Cattle numbers have been consistently high all season and kill space remains tight. But many believe this will be short lived and numbers will run out quickly and cattle can only get dearer.
With hay and fodder almost impossible to source and very little grass available, prime cattle numbers are expected to be tight from here on.
Bull sales are getting closer, and a fantastic line up of bulls will be offered in the spring from a larger variety of vendors than normal, with some great genetics to look out for.
Bunker down - the warmer weather is coming.
Powering up the North-East
HAVING SPENT much of his childhood at his grandparent’s farm at Nabowla, Joel Champ knew he wanted to one day call the North-East home.
Mr Champ and his wife Manika bought part of the family’s Fullbrooks Road property a little over two years ago. They are now not only growing their family in the region but also their business Powered Up Electrical.
“I’ve always loved the North-East,” Mr Champ said.
“Spending time on the farm as a kid, playing footy with Lilydale, getting married out here and then making the best decision of our lives to make the move.
“I think bringing the kids up in the country is amazing for them and us.”
Powered Up Electrical works across the north of the state and specialises in new domestic builds and heat pump installations.
The small business, which employs two A-grade electricians and two apprentices
from the region, also offers solar installations, testing and tagging and minor excavation work.
“We pride ourselves on a prompt service, quality workmanship using quality brands and we’re focussed on providing a reliable after-sales service, all at a competitive price,” Mr Champ said.
The Champs hopes to grow the electrical business over the next few years.
“I’m keen to mould our young apprentices into quality trades people,” Mr Champ said.
“We’re also hoping to find a new qualified team member to allow us more time to focus on solar installations.”
He said the goal to expand into solar installations came after installing solar on their own home.
“I am coming to realise that with a few changes to circuits and power using habits, there’s an opportunity to make some good savings,” Mr Champ said.
“I have also become quite enthused
with operating our small excavator and skid steer, we offer to dig our own power trenches and am interested in offering more services as my experience grows.”
• Jack Dixon, Jamie Ogilvie and Nick Hill with Manika and Joel Champ and children Tucker and Edie.
• Jennifer Reid with her commendation.
TAX TIME 2024
Warning for early lodgers
THE AUSTRALIAN Taxation Office (ATO) is warning taxpayers against rushing to lodge their tax returns.
ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said those who lodge in early July were twice as likely to make a mistake in their tax return.
“Tax time is not a race, and there is a much higher chance that your return will be missing important information if you lodge in early July. This is particularly relevant if you are receiving income from multiple sources,” Mr Thomson said.
“We see lots of mistakes where people who rush to lodge early have forgotten to include interest from banks, dividend income, payments from government agencies and private health insurance details.”
From late July, most information from employers, banks, government agencies and health funds will be automatically loaded into your tax return, regardless of whether you use a registered tax agent or lodge your own return.
“We know some prefer to tick their tax return off the to-do list early and not think about it for another 12 months, but the best way to get it right
is to wait just a few weeks to lodge.
“In the meantime, you can get a head start on your tax obligations by gathering all necessary records, ensuring your details are up to date and reviewing the occupation guides on the ATO website to check you’re claiming what you’re entitled to.
“Take some time to make sure all your details are correct. This includes your contact details, address, and bank details. Updating these after you lodge may cause delays.
“Once your information has been pre-filled and finalised by your employer, your income statement will be marked as ‘tax ready’.
“You can check if your employer has marked your income statement as ‘tax ready’ as well as if your pre-fill is available in myTax before you lodge. Once the information we collect is available, all you need to do is check it and add anything that’s missing.
“The ATO understands people sometimes make mistakes. Taxpayers that realise they have made a mistake can fix errors or omissions in their tax return once their initial lodgment has been processed through the ATO online amendment process, accessed via myGov or by speaking to their registered tax agent.”
Super Guarantee to rise
THE PERCENTAGE rate for the Super Guarantee (SG) increases by half a per cent this financial year. As an employer, it is compulsory to pay your eligible employees super guarantee (SG) at least four times a year.
The minimum SG rate you must pay for each eligible employee from 1 July 2024 is 11.5% of their ordinary time earnings (OTE). This is scheduled to progressively increase to 12% on July 1, 2025.
Don’t get scammed
WHAT MAY look like a tax time reminder from the ATO could be a scam.
SMS continues to be one of the most reported channels for scams. These scam messages usually include hyperlinks to fake websites such as a fake myGov sign in page.
The ATO no longer uses hyperlinks in outbound unsolicited SMS.
This will help the community identify legitimate ATO messages and spot ATO impersonation scams, especially during tax time.
To stay scam free:
• always access ATO online services by typing my.gov.au or ato.gov.au into an internet browser.
• never share your sign in details for ATO services with anyone.
• don’t give out your TFN, date of birth or bank details unless you trust the person you are dealing with, and they genuinely require these details.
Tax cuts to kick in
ALL 13.6 million Australian taxpayers will receive a tax cut from July 1, 2024
A person on the average wage of around $73,000 will get a tax cut of $1,504.
The tax cuts will:
• reduce the 19 per cent tax rate to 16 per cent;
• reduce the 32.5 per cent tax rate to 30 per cent;
• increase the threshold above which the 37 per cent tax rate applies from $120,000 to $135,000;
• increase the threshold above which the 45 per cent tax rate applies from $180,000 to $190,000.
If you earn between $18,201 and $45,000:
• your first $18,200 remains tax free, and
• you will pay 16 cents tax on every dollar you earn between $18,201 and $45,000.
If you earn between $45,001 and $135,000:
• your first $18,200 remains tax free, and
• you will pay 16 cents tax on every dollar you earn between $18,201 and $45,000, plus
• 30 cents tax on every dollar you earn between $45,001 and $135,000.
If you earn between $135,001 and $190,000:
• your first $18,200 remains tax free, and
• you will pay 16 cents tax on every dollar you earn between $18,201 and $45,000, plus
• 30 cents tax on every dollar you earn between $45,001 and $135,000, plus
• 37 cents tax on every dollar you earn between $135,001 and $190,000.
If you earn over $190,000:
• your first $18,200 remains tax free; and
• you will pay 16 cents tax on every dollar you earn between $18,201 and $45,000, plus
• 30 cents tax on every dollar you earn between $45,001 and $135,000, plus
• 37 cents tax on every dollar you earn between $135,001 and $190,000, plus
• 45 cents tax on every dollar you earn above the $190,000 threshold.
Tax crack down
AS ‘TAX time’ arrives, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced it will be taking a close look at common, and often deliberate, errors being made by taxpayers:
These include incorrectly claiming work-related expenses and inflating claims for rental properties.
Work-related expenses
In 2023 more than 8 million people claimed a work-related deduction, and around half of those claimed a deduction related to working from home.
Last year, the ATO revised the fixed rate method of calculating a working from home deduction to broaden what is included, increase the rate, and adjust the records you need to keep.
These changes are now in full effect this financial year, meaning you must have comprehensive records to substantiate your claims as you would for any other deduction.
To use this method, you need records that show the actual number of hours you worked from home (like a calendar, diary or spreadsheet), and the additional running costs you incurred to claim a deduction (like a copy of
your electricity or internet bill).
“Copying and pasting your working from home claim from last year may be tempting, but this will likely mean we will be contacting you for a ‘please explain’,” ATO Assistant
Commissioner Rob Thomson said.
“Your deductions will be disallowed if you’re not eligible or you don’t keep the right records.’
He said there were three golden rules for claiming a deduction for any work-related expense:
1. You must have spent the money yourself and weren’t reimbursed;
2. The expense must directly relate to earning your income; and
3. You must have a record (usually a receipt) to prove it.
Rental properties
Rental properties continue to remain in the ATO’s sights. Data shows 9 out of 10 rental property owners are getting their income tax returns wrong.
“We often see landlords making mistakes when it comes to repairs and maintenance deductions on rental properties, so we’re keeping a close eye on this,” he said.
“This year, we’re particularly focused on claims that may have been inflated to offset increases in
rental income to get a greater tax benefit.”
Performing general repairs and maintenance on your rental property can be claimed as an immediate deduction. However, expenses which are capital in nature (like initial repairs on a newly purchased property and any improvements during the time you hold the property) are not deductible as repairs or maintenance.
“You can claim an immediate deduction for general repairs like replacing damaged carpet or a broken window. But if you rip out an old kitchen and put in a new and improved one, this is a capital improvement and is only deductible over time as capital works.”
As reporting rental income and deductions can be complex, many individual rental owners choose to use a registered tax agent to help them prepare their income tax returns.
“Ensuring you provide full and complete records to your registered tax agent allows them to prepare your tax return correctly, so you claim everything you’re entitled to and nothing that you’re not,” Mr Thomson said.
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BRIDPORT VILLAGE MARKET
Over 40 stalls offering quality handmade, baked and grown goods, alpaca woollens, handmade jewellery, clothing, plants, bric a brac and much more. Live music and sausage sizzle. Bridport Community Hall, Main Street Bridport and on the Village Green
REGIONAL ROUNDUP
Break O’Day
BY MAYOR MICK TUCKER
AT LAST Monday’s Council Meeting, Break O’Day Council passed its rate charges for 2024-2025 with the Council’s General Rate increasing the cents in the dollar by 3.5%.
One of the main aims when deliberating rate charges was to do what we could to protect the community from large increases while still providing essential services and maintaining infrastructure in line with community expectation. This includes maintaining and upgrading community buildings, roads, footpaths and recreational areas.
Council only raises the funds it needs and tries to do this in the most equitable way possible.
Considering our community’s capacity to pay is a major deciding factor when we set the rates each year.
We do what we can to keep rates down but we still have services that must be delivered and rates is our main funding
source to deliver these.
This means balancing the need for services with the ability of people to pay. The goal is to ensure everyone pays their fair share, without putting too much burden on future generations.
While there is often an expectation from the community that Council should absorb extra costs this only means we are kicking our problems down the road. It also impacts the community in the long run as we are not able to fulfill their service needs.
On a lighter note, the entertainment in Break O’Day doesn’t shy away from the cold and much has already been happening this Winter. The long weekend was an opportunity for locals and visitors to enjoy the art and activities of the Bay of Fires Winter Arts Festival. The festival is a chance for local and national artists to exhibit their talents and for the community to support the artists and indulge in the world of art culture.
Melissa Smith was the winner of the 2024 Bay of Fires Winter Arts $20,000 Major Prize with her print of the unique and isolated landscape of Lake Sorell on
Tasmania’s Central Plateau.
Over the course of the weekend, people had the chance to visit exhibitions at Panorama Hotel and St Helens Portland Hall as well as meet talented and creative artists in their own studios across Break O’Day.
For those brave enough, there was even the Dawn Dash and Splash in Binalong Bay. Unfortunately, I had forgotten my speedos for that one but there is always next year!
Congratulations to the talented winners and finalists of the 2024 Bay of Fires
Lilydale District Progress Association
BY PRESIDENT TONY NAAR
IT WAS pleasing to see that the City of Launceston has allocated $40,000 in its 2024/25 budget for “Lilydale Pool Refurbishment Scoping”. Together with the same amount promised by the State Government for the Lilydale pool and playground precinct, this this should be the start of the muchneeded renewal of this valuable asset that was built by the community exactly 60
George Town
BY MAYOR GREG KEISER
THE JUNE 2024 Council Meeting saw the adoption of the 2024/2025 Operational Estimates, Rates, Fees and Charges, and Capital Works program.
After careful consideration, Council has approved a rate increase of 5.5% across the municipality. We strive to set a financially responsible budget that ensures the delivery of essential services, projects and works to our community while keeping any rate rises as minimal as possible.
On Friday, June 21, the George Town community and visitors braved the cold and embraced the dark for an evening of live music, food, drink, entertainment and fire at Solstice in the Square. Regent Square and the Memorial Hall
years ago.
The Lilydale pool is a glorious reminder of the joys of a public pool and is one of the few recreation spaces for young people in our town.
Residents of Lilydale are awaiting the release of Dorset Council’s updated business case for the Rail Trail between Scottsdale and the Lilydale Falls.
It has been about a decade since the State Government allocated the railway line from Turners Marsh to
was filled with light, music and happy faces. Live music featured Scattabrain, Scott Haigh, Emily Sanzaro, Elliot Courtnage, Den., B. Raymond & the Gold Tones and Chris O. Guests indulged in a variety of delicious food and drink options.
George Town Council also announced the winners of the inaugural Kinimathatakinta/George Town Art Prize. This wonderful community event has highlighted the exceptional artistic talent within our community. After careful deliberation by our esteemed judging panel (Ashley Bird, Karen Hall, Scott Cunningham, Susan Mansell and Zara Sull), we were thrilled to recognise the following winners:
Kinimathatakinta/George Town Council Major Acquisitive AwardWinner: Anne Taylor from Hillwood, with “Stories of Place”.
Kanamaluka Photographic Award -
Lilydale to a tourist railway and between the Falls and Scottsdale to a rail trail. All the controversy and noise since then has not resulted in any benefit to our community, yet common sense says that - one way or another - just delivering something will create opportunities and benefits for locals and visitors alike.
To finish with a positive, what a wonderful evening to bring our community together on the shortest day of the year, for
Winter Arts Festival as well as the Youth Prize And to the organisers, sponsors, volunteers and supporters who made this another successful year for art and artists.
Once again, the main street of St Marys was closed and people were revved up to attend the annual St Marys Community Car, Bike and Pedal Car Show.
People lined the streets to admire all makes and models of cars, with the opportunity to indulge in some food, drinks and shopping at the local market stalls.
the Lilydale Lantern Walk.
This event has a history of more than 30 years in Lilydale and this year’s event may have been the biggest ever.
Almost 350 people of all ages participated in a celebration of the season, with bagpipes, lanterns, fire, music, singing, dance and the full moon rising over Mount Arthur.
The involvement of the Lilydale District School was integral to its success. It was nice to see the event supported by a number of our elected representatives.
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Winner: Sue Doherty from Low Head, with “The Misty Cove”.
Emerging Artist Award - Winner: Emma Magnusson-Reid from Beechford, with “Of Moon and River”.
Packing Room Prize Award - Winner:
Joanna Pinkiewicz from Lulworth, with “Coastal Colour Map; Lulworth”.
People’s Choice Award – To be announced on Thursday 1st of August 2024.
All artwork is on display at the Jim Mooney Gallery, Memorial Hall, George Town until Saturday, July 27. The gallery is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am to 2 pm, and is closed on Sunday and Monday.
• Brave souls at Binalong Bay enjoyed a winter dip.
Solstice in the Square proved a popular event for George Town.
Close contests as eight ball finals kick off
EIGHTBALL REPORT
BY DAVID MARSHALL
THE FINALS kicked off this week and in a game of sudden death the Kendall’s Dogs took on the RSL Bulls. The first game saw Cliffy Millwood taking on Beau ‘Pack’ Parry. Millwood was all class leaving Parry in the doghouse before Daffy squared the ledger by downing Al Mountney.
Damien ‘Flying’ Brown held his nerve sending Justin ‘Real Estate’ Wiggins back to the office and Jarrod Farrell followed suit defeating Daniel Wiggins and leaving the Dogs on the scent.
Grant ‘Caveman’ Lethborg slotted one through for the Bulls knocking over Andrew ‘Rat’ Farrell but the captain Nathan Farrell steadied the ship by sinking Raymart and the Bulls were in trouble. Needing the last three frames the Bulls had no choice but to go for the doctor and shuffled the line up hoping for a minor miracle. Daffy and Wiggins junior tried their hardest to stem the tide but were out played by the inform Al and Jarrod resulting in the Dogs advancing to next week.
Dogs 5 – Bulls.
In the second game the Winnaleah Magpies took on the Kendall’s Killers with the winner advancing straight through to the grand final. Dave Marshall and Greg ‘Boris’ Taylor locked horns in the first and in a see-sawing battle Marshall prevailed in a close one.
Gordy ‘The Bearded One’ Armstrong jumped out of the barriers and looked to lead all the way however Duane ‘Boags’ Smith timed his run to perfection pipping his opponent on the finish line.
Leigh ‘Lethal’ Shaw left Nick Bicanic out in the cold but then Ryan ‘The Apprentice’ Smith carved up Rob ‘Whitlam’ Gough. Phil ‘Bogey’ Hodgetts pinched another one for the Killers spilling paint on Blank’s canvas.
In the last singles Malcolm ‘The Butcher’ DeJersey clashed with Johnny Randone. The butcher was showing the effects of a big week behind the counter leaving Randone to square things up. Hodgetts and Smith stepped up against Boags and Lyndon ‘Wylie’ Smith in the first doubles. Neither side would give an inch, but it was the apprentice who broke ranks with some fine shots to secure a win and leave his partner with a grin from ear to ear.
Marshall and the smiling assassin Lilo were up against Shaw and Taylor. The room was silent with both sides feeling the pressure and in a black ball shootout it was Lilo standing tall and advance his team into a grand final. Killers 5 –Winnaleah 3.
Frogs leap over Pythons in nailbiter
HOCKEY REPORT
BY LAURA HILL
THE WEATHER had cleared just in time to start the only match of the day with Frogs hopping through the mud to play against the slippery Pythons.
Pythons started the game with the ball and made good use of it, putting the pressure onto Frogs’ defence early on.
It didn't take long for them to get a pass into the circle to Lisa Williams who snuck the ball into the net past Frogs’ goalie Domenic Quinn.
The Frogs’ midfield succeeded in controlling the ball up the field into the attack quarter on multiple occasions but were unsuccessful in getting past a solid Python defence, held together by Ben Williams and Alan Davenport. Pythons didn't let up with both Jayden Knight and Lisa Williams scoring again for their team before half time.
Half time saw the Pythons with three goals on the board and the Frogs yet to score. With an adapted field layout and nothing to lose, Gregory Coker Williams led the Frogs midfield early on. It didn't take long before Frogs evened the board with Nick Hill, Byron Atkins and Greg Munro scoring successive goals. Greg Munro put the Frogs in the lead for a short time, but
unwilling to back down Ben Williams moved up the field and scored an equalizer for the Pythons.
With only two minutes left on the clock Frogs made a final run down the field which Pythons’ Alan Davenport managed to intercept, clearing the ball out to the sideline before a quick pass back across the field to Nick Hill who got the ball to Frogs attackers in the circle.
Pythons managed to block the initial attempt until Nick managed to recover the ball and score just before the whistle blew, giving the Frogs a 5-4 win.
RESULTS
Frogs 5 d Pythons 4
Best - Frogs: Andrew Hill, Bianca Hill, Shakira Coker-Williams. Pythons: Jayden Knight, Laura Hill, Mason Williams.
Goals - Frogs: Nick Hill 2, Greg Munro 2, Byron Atkins 1. Pythons: Lisa Williams 2, Jayden Knight 1, Ben Williams 1. This week - Devils vs Sloths at 10.30am, Frogs vs Rovers at 12pm. Pythons Bye.
St Pats gone with the wind
BY NICK FYSH
IN A rather lacklustre affair, the East Coast Swans defeated St Pats by 28 points on a wet, blustery day at St Helens.
It was a match in which the East Coast celebrated the stellar careers of two of its’ stalwarts, Nick Child and Ned Hyland who both played their 250th games.
Swans tall, Jarrod Mason looked dangerous in the opening stages and was rewarded with an excellent mark in the goal square from which he converted.
Trent Page played his best quarter for the season for the Swans, providing plenty of run off the half back line, assisted by Evans and Haley.
Curtis proved to be an effective player for St Pats and when Tyree Marshall goaled for their side, the margin was reduced to a single kick.
Redman snapped a nice goal for the home side to extend the lead at the first break in what had been a quarter devoid
SCOTTSDALE GOLF CLUB SATURDAY, JUNE 29
PRESIDENT’S TROPHY ROUND 2 (STROKE)
Winner (Day’s event): Shaun Krushka, 70 nett. R/Up: Tas Mundy, 73 nett.
Others: Jasper Krushka 75, John Wood
76. NTP 1/10: Shaun Krushka. NTP 5/14: Tas Mundy. Longest putt - Kevin Smith. Putting - Shaun Krushka 25 putts.
of too many highlights.
Only two goals were scored in the entire second quarter as the game descended into a battle of the backlines.
St Pats profited from a 50 metre penalty to once again reduce the margin, while Swan Nick Child booted a long bomb, appreciating the opportunity to spend more time up the field.
The Swans had prominent players in the ruck division, with ex-saint Jye Balym doing well in the centre and Ned Hyland having a great effect around the forward stoppages.
Smooth-moving Swan Isaac Newett provided a third-term spark, booting three goals in quick succession.
Although the Swans attacked relentlessly, they were unable to break the game open completely.
Ethan Goldfinch’s low, hard left foot kicks proved effective in the conditions, while Marcus Haley continued to rack up possessions around the ground.
At the last break, the Swans held a 23-point lead, which was always going to be a tall order for a Saints team
SPORTS RESULTS
President’s Trophy 2024 - Shaun Krushka 142 nett. RINGAROOMA GOLF CLUB BRADLEY JACOBS TROPHY STROKE
Winner: L McDougall 62 nett. R/Up: S Worker 68 nett, Third: S Bond 71 nett. NTP 7/16 S Worker. NTP 9/18 S Worker. MOORINA GOLF CLUB STABLEFORD JUNE 30
Winner: John Balfe 34. R/Up: Tracey
which had only kicked three goals to that stage.
A great pass from Goldfinch to Nick Child opened proceedings in the last quarter.
Two goals in a row to St Pats narrowed the margin, but fittingly it was Nick Child who kicked the last major of the day, taking his tally to three.
The win sees the Swans sneak back into the top five courtesy of a superior percentage with a do or die affair against OL’s looming.
The Swans reserves side suffered a heart-breaking loss to St Pats - a team which they had never beaten in eight years of competition. The Swans led at every change except the one which counts, going down by 12 points to the experienced Saints side.
RESULTS
Swans 8.12 (60) d St Pats 5.2 (32)
Goals, Swans: N.Child 3, Newett 3, J.Mason, Redman Best, Swans: Newett, Evans, E.Goldfinch, N.Child, Balym, J.Blunt, Haley, Hyland, Page.
• Pythons’ Brandon Goss Kitchin runs the ball with Frogs’ Shakira Jensen Cooley and Shakira Coker-Williams in pursuit
Taylor 33 C/B Kirk Wagner 33 Ron Apted 33. NTP 3/12: Ron Apted. Match Play John Balfe 3/1 Rodney Nichols. INDOOR BOWLS Bridport 54 def Scottsdale 29. M. Monson 31 def M. Chilcott 13. J. Binns 22 def K. Ginn 16. Legerwood
D.Styles
Magpie women just fail against South
BY PETER FISH
SCOTTSDALE’S SENIOR women’s team almost caused a major upset when they all but defeated the more fancied South Launceston at Youngtown on Saturday.
In very wet conditions the Magpies did everything but kick a goal despite having as many forward 50m entries as their opponents.
Coach Mark Prior was full of praise for his team after the match who kept a top team goalless and whose players fought desperately all day in very difficult conditions.
But it was once again an inability to score goals which cost the women victory. They failed to score after quarter time, and the lack of a goalkicker remains their Achilles heel.
The addition of Taia Lette and Ruby Hall to the lineup was a bonus, and their courageous midfielders were in and under all day.
On Friday night, the Under 18s faced Old Scotch and more than matched their
opposition after half time.
On-baller Noah Auton, defender Jake Brown and midfielder Deagen Young won plenty of the ball and Daniel Wiggins attacked the ball hard in the back half.
But for some inaccurate kicking in the final quarter the boys would have finished much closer.
Next Saturday the seniors and reserves are at home to Bracknell, and the women play Launceston in the curtain-raiser. The Under 18s have a bye.
RESULTS
Women
South Launceston 0.5 (5) d Scottsdale 0.1 (1)
Best: H Viney, T Lette, A Hall, B Doohan, B Mather, K Worker, R Hall
Under 18s
Old Scotch 8.10 (58) d Scottsdale 2.6 (18)
Best: N Auton, J Brown, D Young, D Wiggins, R Hodgins-Dickenson, M Jones Goals: D Young, B Cresswell.
Winners are grinners for junior Magpies
• Scottsdale women’s coach Mark Prior addresses his charges during the low-scoring affair at Youngtown on Saturday.
• Archie Fish runs away with the ball.
• Charlie Barrett is all smiles as his team mates kick another goal - before he went on to kick his first point later in the game.
• Don't argue - Ollie Gerke escapes the North Launceston pressure.
• Mac Bingley escapes a North tackle.
• Sergio D'Aloia kicks one away under pressure.
• Tommy Carins kicks out of the centre during the game, where he kicked a bag of five goals.
• Winners are grinners - the Scottsdale under 12 team won against North Launceston at Invermay Park on Sunday. T MORE JUNIOR FOOTY PHOTOS, PAGE 11.
Carins boots five for Scottsdale Under 12s
BY PETER FISH
THREE OUT of four wins for Scottsdale’s junior teams on Sunday was a good result with the Under 12s and both Under 14 teams successful.
Tommy Carins continued his great goalkicking form booting five in the Under 12s’ big victory over North Launceston. He was well supported by Ollie Gerke who kicked three goals, Ethan Morice and Harry Moore.
The Under 14 girls were also big winners over Evandale, led by Amelia Carter, Madden Wood and Abby Samec.
The Under 14 boys also defeated North Launceston by 10 points in a close encounter. Fergus Burns, Taylor Heazlewood and Tyler
Hay all played well, and the team had six individual goal scorers which would have pleased the coach.
The Under 16 boys went down to East Launceston but played well in patches.
Andy Heazlewood, Deagen Young, Lochlan Bowerman, Jamieson Nunn, Will Probert and Jackson Murphy were among the better players with the latter booting three goals.
RESULTS
Under 12s
Scottsdale 11.11 (77) d North Launceston 0.3 (3)
Goals: Thomas Carins 5, Ollie Gerke 3, Ethan Morice, Archie Fish, Mac Bingley. Best: Thomas Carins, Ollie Gerke, Ethan Morice, Harry Moore, Archie Fish, Thomas Carter.
Under 14 girls
Scottsdale 5.4 (34) d Evandale 1.0 (6)
Goals: Abby Samec 2, Amelia Carter, Mackenzie Heazlewood, Caitlyn Davis
Best: Amelia Carter, Madden Wood, Abby Samec, Rhianna Lette, Pacey Nichols, Catherine Coxen.
Under 14 Boys
Scottsdale 6.10 (46) d North Launceston 5.6 (36)
Goals: Dustin Rockliff, Flynn Hayes, Lincoln Gerke, Beau Gerke, Jobie Rockliff, Harrison Murphy. Best: Fergus Burns, Taylor Heazlewood, Tyler Hay, Chase McMahon, Declan Knight, James Coxen.
Under 16s (Div 1) East Launceston 13.14 (92) d Scottsdale 6.5 (41)
Goals: Jackson Murphy 3, Conner Riggall 2, Jack Burke.
Best: Andy Heazlewood, Deagen Young, Lochlan Bowerman, Jamieson Nunn, Will Probert, Jackson Murphy. NEXT WEEK’S GAMES Sunday 7th July - All games are at Scottsdale. Under 9 v Prospect 9:30am. Under 10 v Launceston 9:30am. Under 11 Girls v East Launceston 9:30am. Under 12s v Prospect 10:30am. Under 14 girls v East Launceston 11:50am. Under 14 boys v Prospect 1:10pm. Under 16s v Prospect 2:30pm.
