Tomahawk’s wind farm fury
BY RACHEL WILLIAMS
A GROUP of Tomahawk residents are preparing to fight against the location of turbines close to their homes and shacks proposed as part of the $4 billion ACEN Australia North East Wind farm.
The potential placement of a wharf off the coast to bring in large blades and tower infrastructure as part of the project, which will have up to 210 wind turbines that reach 270m high, is also a major concern
for the group.
Resident Kelvin Moyne is leading the protest, with a large number of antidevelopment signs being erected around the area and a petition established.
“We urge the developers and local authorities to reconsider the current proposal and find an alternative location for these turbines, one that does not threaten the peace, health, and wellbeing of the Tomahawk community,”
Mr Moyne said.
An ACEN Australia spokesperson said the company was still refining the turbine layout including the number of turbines and their locations for the development, which could power 525,000 homes each year.
“This refinement continues throughout the approvals process. An indicative wind turbine layout map will be on display at our next community information session from 11am-2pm on Saturday, November 23 at Tomahawk Fire Station,”
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the spokesman said.
“It will show turbine numbers across both sites, and a 3km minimum distance between turbines and dwellings in the Tomahawk township.
“We will also demonstrate a new Augmented Reality (AR) technology that allows people to visualise what the project could look like at this distance and in the real world. The AR tool can be used to indicate if the project is likely to be visible
• Kelvin Moyne, Tony Gray, Mark Richardson, Any Moyne, Helen Davis, Janelle and James Nevin are preparing to fight against the proximity of turbines near their Tomahawk properties.
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Underhill wins Education Award
Scottsdale High School’s volunteers received some much-needed recognition at the Department of Education Awards for Excellence. In the category of Outstanding Volunteer Contribution to a School Community, Alan Willis and Gary Underhill were both nominated. At the awards ceremony Gary Underhill was chosen as Tasmania’s most outstanding volunteer for his work on the school association. School farm volunteer Alan Willis was also nominated for his efforts at the school farm. Teacher in charge of the school farm Kylie Rattray said, “Alan is a tireless volunteer for the school farm and this is a great recognition for his efforts.”
20 Years Ago – November 10, 2004
Covenant for Springfield bush block When a rare fern was discovered in 2002 on Stewart Ferguson's bush block at Springfield, he realised the significance of the 50 hectares originally purchased in 1954. The fern, Cyathea cunninghamii, is one of only 250 specimens in Tasmania, and botanically the species dates back to 350 million years ago. It grows to a maximum height of 20 metres with a diameter of only 8-10 cm. Further investigations revealed that the area also contained examples of the endangered wet white gum, and the nest of a grey goshawk, a threatened species in Tasmania.
30 Years Ago – November 3, 1994 New facilities at Bridport School opened The new general-purpose hall, two classrooms, library and canteen at Bridport Primary School, were officially opened by Mrs Silvia Smith MHR representing Mr Ross Free, the Federal Minister for Education. At a cost of $500,000, the new development will provide students and staff with excellent facilities which reflects the increased population of the school which has now reached 200. The Principal, Mr Keven Bradley, commended all those involved with the building and said that the result was outstanding. Mr Bradley provided those present at the opening with a brief history of the school, pointing out that the original school enrolment in 1915 was 16 and nine students had the surname Barnett. In 1994 seven children had that name.
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Lost at sea off Waterhouse Island
HISTORY REMEMBERED
Henry William Clayton was born in England in 1799. After arriving in what is now Tasmania at the age of 13 he settled on the Norfolk Plains and, through hard work, built a successful business.
At the age of 21 he married Mary McLaughlan and the couple went on to have 12 children over 31 years, the last in 1851. Mary died in London of bronchitis in 1854, at the age of 49. Five years after the death of his wife, 59-year-old Henry married again, to 20-year-old Alice Kenyon.
In the 1860s there was frequent shipping trade between Launceston and New Zealand, particularly to the South Island. The 200-ton clipper (or brigantine) Creole sailed in February 1863 to Invercargill under Captain Fleurty, boasting superior accommodation for passengers and cargo space for livestock and goods, then
sailed again in April and May between the same ports.
In August 1863 Henry Clayton chartered the Creole to take stock to Dunedin in the South Island, including 200 fat sheep, 15 heifers, 25 head of fat cattle, 12 cart horses, 160 bales of hay, 100 bags of bran, 600 bags of mangold-wurtzel, 50 bags of carrots and 50 of oats.
On August 27th the Launceston Examiner reported that the Creole had been towed down the river, her cargo principally consisting of ‘a fine lot of stock shipped by Mr Henry Clayton’. Fatefully, Henry Clayton decided to take the trip himself, accompanied by his 20-year-old son Robert.
It seems amazing to us today, but it took almost four weeks before news was reported back to Launceston that wreckage had been found on the beach near Waterhouse Point, indicating the Creole, under Captain Fleurty
and all of her passengers and crew were probably lost. The wreck, and the loss of all lives, was later confirmed.
Henry Clayton and Alice had a child in 1851, Henry Kenyon Clayton, who lived only four months. Another son was born 15 months later, this boy also named Henry Kenyon Clayton. Henry Kenyon Clayton would come to live in Springfield, and many of his descendants live in Dorset today.
Another son, named Arthur Hubert Clayton, was born to Alice in November 1863, eight weeks after the loss of his father on the Creole. Arthur also lived in Springfield – he died in 1886 at the age of only 22.
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.
Dorset Christian Leaders Network Message
BY VICKI KNIGHT
JOHN D. Rockefeller was born in 1839 and was once the richest man in the world.
He was the world’s first billionaire. When Rockefeller died in 1937, his net worth was estimated to be approximately $340 billion in today's dollars.
But at the age of 53, he fell unwell. His physician indicated that he would die within the year. As he approached death, he awoke one morning with the faint understanding that he would not be able to bring any of his fortune with him to the next world.
He informed his solicitors, accountants, and management that he intended to devote his assets to hospitals, research, and charity work.
John D. Rockefeller started his foundation.
The Rockefeller Foundation financed Howard Florey and his colleague Norman Heatley's penicillin research in 1941.
But arguably the most astounding aspect of Rockefeller's narrative is that when he began to give back a fraction of all he had gained, his body's chemistry changed dramatically, and he recovered.
He was expected to die at the age of 53,
Red Cross honour
BRIDPORT’S DOUG Gill has received an Australian Red Cross Society Outstanding Service Award.
Mr Gill has been an Australian Red Cross Transport Volunteer for over 16 years and was presented with the honour at Government House from Her Excellency Governor Barbara Baker last week.
Mr Gill was described as a volunteer who displayed a sense of collaboration, support and was someone who always
November 7
• On Farm Management in a variable climate Workshop Lords Hotel, 10:00am – 3:00pm
November 9
• Ringarooma School & District Show Ringarooma
November 15/16
• Scottsdale Show Scottsdale Rec Ground
November 29
• Scottsdale Senior Social Club, Xmas Northbourne Hall, 11:00am
lent a hand when required.
He actively seeks volunteers to assist with the service, which at one stage was down to two drivers.
“He has taken the initiative of drawing on his community connections, raising awareness about what the transport team does and the benefit it brings to the community,” the award citation read.
“He supports new volunteers through the process of applying and follows
December 6 • Christmas Market Scottsdale Mechanics Hall • George Town Christmas Carnival George Town
December 7
• Mannalargenna Day Festival – 10th Anniversary Tebrakunna Country, Cape Portland
December 8
• Rotary Dorset Christmas Celebration, Scottsdale Rec Ground, 11:00am – 2:00pm
but he survived to reach 98 years old. Rockefeller learnt gratitude and returned the great bulk of his money. It's one thing to be healed. It is another to become fit. He was a devout Baptist who attended the Euclid Avenue Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio.
Before he died, he wrote in his diary: “God taught me that everything belongs to Him, and I am merely a conduit to carry out His will. My life has been one long, happy holiday since then; full of work and play, I let go of my worries along the road, and God was wonderful to me every day.”
• Doug Gill receiving the Outstanding Service Award from Her Excellency Governor Barbara Baker. through with the induction to driving. “Doug has showcased high levels of commitment and responsibility.”
NORTH EASTERN EVENTS
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• Lilydale Community Christmas Carols Lilydale Bowls Club
December 15
• Lions Club of Bridport Carols by the Sea Bridport Village Green, 5:00pm
• Christmas Market Mathinna School, Mathinna
• Scottsdale Christmas Carols Scottsdale Primary School, 5:00pm
January 4
• St Helens Rodeo Pyengana
• Bridport Niche Village Market Bridport, 9:30am
January 12
• Show & Shine Car/Bike Show Bridport Village Green, from 10:00am
January 19
• Winnaleah Arts Fest
Winnaleah District High School
February 1
• Bridport Niche Village Market Bridport, 9:30am
Show success down south
WITH JUST over a week to go to the Scottsdale Show, the team from Scottsdale High School has started warming up, enjoying some early success during a trip to the Royal Hobart Show.
The team did an outstanding job at the first show for the season, teacher Kylie Rattray-Cassidy said.
“Ribbons were aplenty!” she said. “It was a true testament to their commitment and dedication.”
Indi Hutchison was named Champion in the 13-14 Years category while A’Jana Smith was given highly commended in the Angus Australia Herdsman Award.
Jordan Harris, Adara Hall and A’jana Smith took out the Team of Three title for SHS.
Among the other awards collected by
the school representatives was the Reserve Champion Beef Group of Three and Reserve Champion Beef Breeders Pair of Animals in the interbreed section.
In the Angus breed classes, the school took out First Junior Bull and Reserve titles.
Stronach View Uproar led by Adara Hall was named the Champion Junior Bull while Champion Junior Heifer was Three Mile Spring Umina led by Jordan Harris.
The Reserve Champion Junior Heifer was Stronach View Ultimo led by Ajana Smith.
1st Senior heifer was Three Mile Spring Topaz and calf led by Alabama Rowe and and Tully Russell.
Champion Senior Angus Female was Three Mile Spring Topaz and Grand Champion Angus Female was Three Mile Spring Umina.
Road funding released
A NUMBER of roads within Dorset have been selected to receive Federal Government money in a new round of Roads to Recovery (RTR) funding over the next five years.
Announced late last week, Senator Helen Polley said without funding increases from the Albanese Government, local projects across Bass wouldn’t get off the ground.
Projects to receive assistance were: Barnbougle Rd, Bridport - $209,000; Old Waterhouse Rd,
Waterhouse - $206,000; Halfway Rd, Bridport - $163,000; East Minstone Road, Scottsdale - $234,000 and Winnaleah Rd, Winnaleah$131,000.
Cape Portland Rd was given $33,522, with Dorset Council to fund the remainder of the re-sheeting project with its own funds ($119,478). The project has already been completed. Underwood Rd in the City of Launceston municipality will get $90,000.
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New Minister receives report
NEW LOCAL Government
Minister Kerry Vincent has received the final Board of Inquiry report into Dorset Council.
A spokesman for Mr Vincent said the report was under consideration prior to being provided to relevant parties to seek any further submissions in line with section 225 of the Local Government Act 1993.
“The Government will make a final determination on the Board of Inquiry report following this process,” he said.
A spokesman said he hoped the outcome would be known before Christmas.
Suspended Mayor Greg Howard last week raised recent concerns about the independence of the
two-member Board, Andrew Paul and Andrew Walker, and their previous roles within Government agencies and as contractors.
But the Government spokesman said Government agencies were required to comply with a range of procurement guidelines and principles that prescribe comprehensive ethical standards that must be maintained.
“When appointing a Board of Inquiry, consideration is given to any potential conflicts of interest. The Government is not aware of any conflicts that would impact the Board’s impartiality.”
Dorset Council has been suspended for the duration of the Inquiry, which started last August.
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• Alabama Rowe, Tayla Smith and Tully Russell with Viper the calf in front of Champion interbreed senior female Three Mile Spring Topaz with Adara Hall, Kylie Rattray-Cassidy, Indi Hutchison, A’jana Smith and Jordan Harris holding Three Mile Spring Umina, the Grand Champion Angus female at the Royal Hobart Show.
Tomahawk’s wind farm fury
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North East Wind was declared a Major Project in 2022 and must meet assessment criteria released by the Tasmanian Planning Commission in August 2023.
The development sites have always been listed as clusters of turbines at Waterhouse and Rushy Lagoon.
Shack owner Tony Gray said many residents had not known about the proximity of the turbines to Tomahawk until now.
“These are massively larger than the ones at Cape Portland so they have much more of a visual impact and you would expect that they would have to be noisier,” Mr Gray said.
“It’s a classic ‘not in your backyard’. You can talk about the environmental concerns and the birds but it goes to your amenity. We all want to get away from a built-up environment. It is going to be very unpleasant for dubious public benefit.
“They are going to build roads and infrastructure and a big wharf out into
the bay to bring in the turbines because they will be too big to bring in via roads.”
The spokesman said several options were being considered to transport large components, including building a wharf or using the local road network.
Mr Gray said residents were also concerned about potential for offshore wind farms close by with the Federal Government still assessing the proposed zone in Bass Strait.
The project is not slated for work to begin until late 2026 at the earliest.
Serving up a court revamp
A COMPETITION has been served up for entries to help design artwork to beautify the front of the Ringarooma tennis court.
While the tennis club has not been active as a club since 2016, there are hopes that more people in the area will start taking to the court to play in the future.
In the meantime, local resident Mary Schramm is offering up prize money of $200 per panel for each of the five panels chosen to be painted.
Ms Schramm said people can submit ideas as individual pieces or an entire package. The panels
measure 2.83m x 1.02m.
The winning designs will be chosen by community votes and will be painted professionally before being erected on the fence facing Main St.
The theme is based around activities and features of the Ringarooma district.
From dairy cattle to football, local landmarks or historic events, Ms Schramm said she looked forward to seeing the region’s creativity flow during the process.
Entries close on November 30 and can be dropped into the Ringarooma Post Office.
• Mary Schramm hopes a community competition to design mural panels for the Ringarooma Tennis Court will be a big hit.
All set for show at Ringarooma
• Morgan Harper, Milton
in the Gazebo where the School Association will be serving great eats.
A NEW event is being launched at this Saturday’s Ringarooma School and Districts Show, with hundreds of people expected to flock through the gates for the annual event.
The North East Lions Club Fun Run over 2km and 5km distances will take place at 10am as a new attraction for the popular rural show. The run will take off at 10am with entries open on the day.
For those not so active, there will be a full schedule to see in the home industries section, a vintage car display where entries will be taken on the day, an auction, market stalls and a range of agricultural displays.
Food and drinks will be aplenty.
Gates open at 9am and organisers say that cash is preferred. There will be no ATM facilities.
Adults are $10 with children free.
Horse events will take place separately at the Ringarooma Rec Ground.
Harper, Archer Edwards, Eli Williams and Karla Williams pictured
Trenah gravel quarry expansion
DORSET COUNCIL is proposing a doubling of gravel extraction at the Ben Ridge Quarry at Trenah.
A Development Application on the Council’s website outlines a plan to increase gravel extraction and processing volumes from 5000 cubic metres a year (8000 tonnes) to 10,000 cubic metres (16,000 tonnes) per year at the Maurice Rd site.
Dorset Council was first granted a mining lease over the 7ha site in 2010 and has been operating the quarry to provide road construction and maintenance
materials for gravel roads in the Mathinna and Paradise Plains region.
It has a design life of 40 years until the reserves are exhausted via a drill and blast operation method.
“Under its existing permit status Ben Ridge Quarry can produce 5,000 cubic metres annually, however with the introduction of the crushing activity, the maximum annual production for a materials handling facility is 1,000 cubic metres,” the DA says.
“It is not economically viable to mobilise
a crusher and screener circuit to produce 1,000 cubic metres.
“Dorset Council is required to apply for a Level 2 activity permit and have the Ben Ridge Quarry regulated as a materials handling facility even though the crushing operation will only occur once every two or three years.
“The council do not wish to repeat a protracted application and assessment process so the decision was made to increase the maximum annual production to 10,000 cubic metres extracted and
processed to cater for unpredicted future projects.
“Without access to the Ben Ridge Quarry council projects would be supplied from other commercial quarries and carted potentially long distances to the works. This also would increase the cost of works causing either a blow out in works budget or less works performed.”
The quarry is located within the South Esk Regional Reserve with the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service the managing authority.
North East Lions donations delivered
NORTH EAST Lions Club has distributed $16,000 to community groups and organisations after a successful Farm Feast event held earlier this year.
A cheque presentation was held last Thursday with President Drew Carter and Treasurer Craig Steel handing over $4000 each to Rural Alive and Well, Dorset Suicide Prevention Network and Royal Flying Doctors Service as well as $2000 to Man Up Tasmania.
The handover took place at Better Health 4 Dorset’s King St community hub, with Mr Carter saying it was a pleasure to give back to the community.
“The majority of the money we have donated this week comes from our annual Farm Feast event which gets farmers from the area out for a night of fun to catch up and
chat while the rest of the money is raised at other events we do like helping with the BBQ at this week’s Ringarooma Show,” he said.
“It is great to support those who have a commitment to our community for the benefit of the North East.”
Garden Club’s golden moment
DORSET GARDEN Club has celebrated its 50th Birthday with a garden visit and function attracting a fitting 50 people.
Jenny Quinlan and Di Jensen opened their gardens for a visit before a soup and sandwich lunch was held at Deanna Scott’s West Scottsdale property.
The Tasmanian Garden Club presented a certificate to the Dorset Garden Club to mark the golden anniversary. Mrs Scott said it was a lovey occasion with old and new members in attendance.
“It was lovely to be recognised by the Tasmanian Garden Club for our 50 years,” she said.
• Deanna Scott with the golden jubilee certificate presented by Heather Prior from the Tasmanian Garden Club.
• Founding member Margaret Lethborg cutting the cake.
• Peter Partridge and Phyllis Martin enjoying the birthday celebration.
• Bec Smith from Better Health 4 Dorset with DSPN Chair Cheryl McCartie and North East Lions President Drew Carter and Craig Steel.
• Craig Steel, Dale Hunter from RFDS and Drew Carter.
Good times at Gladstone Rodeo
• Brianna Cox, Merissa Nicholls, Alli Bennett and Tayla Ockwell all from Launceston.
• Cameron Sykes, Sharron James, Brianna Thompson and Tyson James all of Springfield.
• Chickens Josh Timperon and Tom McLennan of Bridport.
• Jeff Clifford of Gladstone with Chris and Debbie White of Melton.
• Kaitlyn Brockett and Jade Binns.
• Liam Hall, Noah Auton and Daniel Wiggins.
• Leo and Luka Davis from Mt Directon.
• (Front) Madison Percey, Jaylen Williams, Ollie Percey, Evie Taylor, (back)Axel Groves, Lacey Singline, Maya Groves and Jordanna Tulloch.
• Meika Webb from Parkham, Shania Saward from South Riana and Chloe Millwood from Smithton.
• Molly Napier and Samantha Kerr.
• Noah Ellingsen from the East Coast, riding the mechanical bull.
• North East boys Byron Atkins, Manny Gillman, Nick Hill, Jack Bicanic, George Elphinstone and Connar Wagner.
• Will Hadley, Zoe Blackwell, Tegan Carins and Neisha Falls.
• Jaxon Creely in action.
Action images courtesy Valley Fields Freelance Photography.
• Kyle Maskiell riding Blue.
• Megan Chivers was all smiles in the ring.
• Katelyn Coniston and Samuel Dean.
Pioneer sand extraction plan
A SIGNIFICANT intensification of sand extraction at Pioneer Sand Quarry at South Mount Cameron is being proposed in a bid to meet growing demand for the product. Under a currently advertised Development Application with the Dorset Council, Sandbar Pty Ltd has applied to increase extraction and processing of sand tailings from 7,700 tonnes to 77,000 tonnes a year.
Estimated reserves at the site near Racecourse Rd, 10 km East of Winnaleah, shows capacity for 2,200,000 m3 of product with an extraction lifespan of more than 40 years.
“Natural sand is becoming a scarce commodity, particularly in southern Tasmania,” the supporting document for the DA says.
“The Pioneer Sand Quarry operation will replace natural sand with a recycled byproduct from an historic mining operation.
“The entire site has been completely disturbed by historic mining activities. The resource is sand by-product remaining after the mineral component (alluvial tin and other fine particles) has been removed.”
The site was abandoned as a tin mine in 1932.
If the increase is approved, seven loads a day would be carted from the site with 1974 truck loads annually.
The document outlines that 27 residences are located within 500 metres of the sand recovery area, with the “most serious adverse impact” from excessive dust emissions.
Properties range from 290m away from the operations area to 438m away.
Measures to be employed to help mitigate the risk of adverse fugitive dust emissions include maintaining trafficked surfaces in good condition, keeping drop distances between buckets, screener
Maddie shines at show
FLINDERS ISLAND Show Society
Young Ambassador Maddie Castle has been recognised for her efforts, receiving a Community Service Award from Flinders Island Lions Club.
Show President Denise Hooke said Maddie joined the Flinders Island Show Society as a nine-year-old earlier in the year.
“In that short time, Maddie has brought the voice and interests of other young people to the Show Society Committee,” Ms Hooke said.
“We needed to explore 'what put the fire in the belly of young people about their annual show and also what didn't.
“Maddie worked with the Pavilion Secretary, Sharen Withers, to look at the sections and classes in the Junior Home Industries to work out why young people didn't enter some sections and classes.”
After consulting her fellow young people, a total review of the Junior Home Industries section was decided upon.
“The impact of Maddie's contribution was a very significantly reduced number of classes without entries,” she said.
“She was one of our 'marketing sharks' and created an excitement for the 89th Annual Show as the community leapt into the 'Surf's Up' theme with activities happening across the community.”
Volunteering and Community Service has been a focus for Maddie's first year as our Young Ambassador.
“I am very proud of this award and had a lot of fun helping to organise this year’s show,” Maddie said.
She was actively involved making the Merry-go-Round “spiffy” for its new carnival top and she was very creatively
involved in the Flinders Council Holiday Programs to help create a vibrant visual around the showgrounds.
“Wherever activity was happening Maddie was there with 'bucketloads' of enthusiasm, determination and excitement,” Ms Hooke said.
“In Maddie I see a very inspiring young person with a great zest and excitement for life and, already, a leader in the making.”
Maddie also proved an active role model, entering 39 sections of the Junior Home Industries to take out the Most Points Awards across the Junior Home Industries, Most Points in Floral Art and Photography as well Most Outstanding Exhibit in Cut Flowers, Floral Art and Photography. She also had time to ride her horse to claim first prize in the junior turnout and first junior rider award.
George Town business celebrated
BUSINESSES AND individuals were recognised for their excellence and commitment in the community at the annual George Town Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards 2024 last Thursday.
Around 100 people attended the event at the George Town Memorial Hall to celebrate the efforts across a range of industries in the region.
Sinapius Vineyard was named the winner in the agriculture award for its contribution to agriculture and farming, viability, innovation and success.
Other awards went to:
Excellence in Sustainability: Low Head Penguin Tours.
Apprentice of the Year: Matthias Schenk, Burr Building.
Trainee of the Year: Charlotte Maynard, Keen Partners Business Admin Trainee.
Best Marketing and Advertising campaign: Solstice in the Square.
Business Achievement: Reel Game Boats and Trailers.
Commercial & Industrial Business Excellence Award: Monson Shipping.
Mandatory eID for Sheep & Goats begins 1 January 2025
All sheep and goats born on or after 1 January 2025 that move off a farm or other registered agricultural property, including backyards, will be required to have an NLIS approved eID tag.
All livestock supply chain participants must be ready to scan eID tags from 1 January 2025.
To support the eID rollout the Government is providing funding for scanning equipment and has reduced the price of eID tags.
Visit www.nre.tas.gov.au/eID for more information.
Community Contribution Award: Sherriff Fitness.
Excellence by an individual in Customer Service: Ramana Gopu from Pie Face United Service Station.
Excellence in Retail: Hicksys Hardware.
Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality: Low Head Pilot Station.
Tourism Ambassador: Craig Dixon, Bass and Flinders Maritime Museum.
Best New Business: Art and Artisans.
Adam Meessen Memorial Award: Quick Fix Mobile Services.
deck and truck trays to a minimum, fitting trucks with covers and implementing a site-wide speed restriction of 30 km/hr.
The application states that all activities would be carried out in accordance with the Quarry Code of Practice.
Access to Pioneer Lake for recreational boat users would be retained under the plan.
Proposed operating hours are from 7am7pm Monday to Friday and 8am – 4pm on Saturdays.
More details can be found on the Dorset Council website.
• Ken Stockton presenting Maddie Castle with the Community Service Award from Flinders Island Lions Club.
• Award recipients Jock and Georgie Gunn with Kit, of the Low Head Pilot Station.
RETURN THANKS
The Cocker family sincerely thank one and all for the numerous condolences, cards and general support after the passing of muchloved wife of Don, mother of Ann, Helen and Cheryl, mother-in-law of Phillip, Kevin and Darren. Thanks for the generous donation to the hospital auxiliary association.
PUBLIC NOTICES
N.E. Nurses and Carers CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Wednesday December 4, 12.00pm, Gladstone Hotel. Cost $35
All nurses, carers, friends welcome. RSVP – 0419 562 502 by November 27.
ROAD RACE EVENT, LILYDALE
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Launceston City Cycling Club is holding a cycling race around Lilydale on Saturday 16 Nov 2024. Refer to club Facebook page for further details on race routes. Racing from 12 pm to 3pm.
Annual General Meeting
Electors of the Dorset municipal area are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of Council for the 2023/24 financial year, to be held at the Legerwood Hall, 9 Main Street, Legerwood on Monday, 18 November 2024 commencing at 6:00 pm.
The agenda for the meeting includes the formal presentation of the 2023/24 Annual Report and the discussion of any related public submissions. Guidelines for the meeting will be in accordance with Policy 41 – Council Meeting Procedures.
Copies of the 2023/24 Annual Report are available by contacting the Council Office, 3 Ellenor Street, Scottsdale on 6352 6500 or can be downloaded from Council’s website www.dorset.tas.gov.au
Members of the community are invited to make submissions on any aspect of the 2023/24 Annual Report. Written submissions are to be addressed to the General Manager, PO Box 21, Scottsdale 7260 or sent via email to gm@dorset.tas.gov.au and received no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 13 November 2024. Electors may present motions (maximum of 2 per elector) at the Annual General Meeting and if passed, the resolution will be considered by Council at its next meeting.
John Marik, General Manager
Summer safety essentials
BY STORM EASTLEY
MAST SENIOR RECREATIONAL
BOATING SAFETY OFFICER
AS SUMMER approaches, Tasmania’s boating population is gearing up for another season on the water.
With 1 in 17 people owning a boat, Tasmania has the highest rate of boat ownership rate in Australia.
Whether you’re heading out for fishing, water-skiing or cruising, Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) wants to ensure that every boater returns home safely.
Safety on the water requires more than just ensuring your boat is in good condition.
While many Tasmanians regularly check that their vessels, outboards and trailers are well-maintained, they often overlook safety equipment.
This gear is essential in emergencies and can determine whether you return home safely or not.
MAST officers, in collaboration with Tasmania Police, routinely conduct vessel safety inspections to ensure boaters have the required safety equipment on board.
While most Tasmanians are wellprepared, with the majority carrying the appropriate gear, we’ve noticed some boaters store their equipment in hard-toreach places such as lockers or under other items.
In an emergency, every second counts and your safety gear needs to be within easy reach.
Tasmanians lead the world in life jacket compliance with an impressive 94% of boaters wearing them on the water—a statistic we’re extremely proud of.
However, it’s vital to ask: Is the rest of your safety gear properly maintained and readily accessible in case of an emergency?
To help boaters assess their preparedness, MAST is promoting the 30-Second Challenge.
The concept is simple-in the event of an emergency, can you access your safety gear and call for help within 30 seconds?
This quick exercise could save lives. Here are some important questions to consider:
· Is everyone on board wearing their life jacket?
· Do all passengers understand how inflatable life jackets work?
· Are your flares or Electronic Visual Distress Signals (EVDS) stored within easy reach?
· Is your Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) close by and ready to activate?
· Do you know how to make a Mayday call?
One area of concern for MAST is the servicing of inflatable life jackets.
Since 2001, Tasmania has had legislation making it compulsory to wear life jackets on boats under six metres.
With 92% of registered boats in Tasmania being stored on trailers, this requirement affects a significant number of boaters.
The proper servicing of inflatable life jackets is alarmingly low.
It’s estimated that Tasmania has between 75,000 and 85,000 inflatable life jackets, yet fewer than 3% of these are serviced according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Before heading out on the water this spring or summer, take the time to inspect your life jackets. During vessel checks MAST officers frequently find boaters wearing inflatable life jackets with issues such as poorly fitted or rusted gas cylinders.
If the gas cylinder is compromised, the jacket won’t inflate when needed most. Simply put, if a life jacket can’t inflate, it’s not a life jacket.
Unfortunately, in recent years there have been fatal incidents in Tasmania involving individuals who were wearing inflatable life jackets.
In these cases, the jackets failed to inflate, highlighting the critical importance of regular maintenance.
Campfire restrictions in place
AS THE bushfire season approaches, seasonal campfire restrictions have been implemented for a range of North East camping hot spots.
“We are also noticing an increase in the number of fires resulting from escaped burns.”
Last year there were 285 reports of unattended or illegal campfires on PWS-managed land.
Restrictions on campfires, pot fires and other solid fuel stoves started yesterday, Tuesday November 5, for all national parks and reserves across the municipalities of Flinders, Dorset and Break O’Day.
Gas stoves and gas barbecues are still permitted.
PWS State Fire Manager Katy Edwards said drier conditions in parts of Tasmania were already noticeable.
“Our priority is community and visitor safety and preventing bushfires from starting. Eliminating abandoned, escaped or poorly constructed campfires is part of our community and visitor safety strategy,” she said.
Meanwhile the Tasmania Fire Service is still investigating the cause of a 378ha fire near Ansons Bay last week that reached an Alert Level status.
“Upper soil layers are notably dry in patches across the east and southeast of Tasmania, where incidents of uncontrolled private fires have already occurred,” she said.
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Derby’s Free get fit sessions
WHAT STARTED as a group of four ladies getting together to exercise in Kerrie Donaldson’s home gym has become a community campaign.
Ms Donaldson started working out with her friends in April and her desire to get fit has transformed not only her but the town of Derby too.
“It started to get a bit cramped with all the equipment that we use so we decided to move to the Derby Hall and open the exercise class to everyone in the community,” she said.
“We then decided that we need a name for the Community Fitness Group hence the name Get Fit Derby was born.”
Ms Donaldon studied a Certificate III in Fitness and Mature Age Fitness during Covid.
Along with her son Hamish, she decided to work a routine around physical and mental health.
“We have now expanded the size of our sessions with more people attending and the smiles on the faces of the people attending says it all,” she said.
Feedback from those attending the free sessions makes the effort of volunteering worthwhile, she said.
“One of our ladies recently wrote ‘Get Fit Derby is so inclusive and encouragingI am not confident and quite self-conscious but there is such a lovely 'feel' to the classes. You go at your own pace’ which I thought was a really nice thing to write.
“We donate our time to these sessions and do not charge for our services; just knowing that we are helping and giving back to the community is enough.”
Get Fit Derby is held at 9.30am on Mondays and Fridays.
“Our sessions can be anything from working on your core to building up your strength and also working on your cardio,” she said.
“You turn up and it is a surprise as to what the exercises are on for the day’s session.
“Whether you have never exercised or are in peak physical condition you are welcome.
Anyone wanting more information can visit the Get Fit Derby Facebook page.
State Champs to hit Lilydale
DOZENS OF riders will converge on Lilydale next Saturday, November 16, when the town plays host to the 2024 Tasmanian State Graded Road Championships.
The event is being organised by Launceston City Cycling Club in conjunction with AusCycling Tas.
A race briefing will take place at 11.30am with A-grade (5 laps 83km approx.) starting at 12 noon followed by B-F grade categories.
Registration and presentations will be held at Lilydale Football Club.
The race will take in River Rd, Bangor Rd, Karoola Rd and Lalla Rd.
Riders will be under race controllers when they hit Lilydale Rd through the town centre. They will be asked not to attack in this zone for safety reasons and Commissaires will police this zone.
More details can be found via the Clubs Facebook page.
New Swans signings
THE EAST Coast Swans have been on a big recruitment drive with a host of new players with solid resumes set to pull on the black, white and orange for 2025.
Luke McCarty, Nathan Pearce and Olly Woodcock-Davis have signed on as Swans for 2025, joining a raft of recommitted players.
After playing the majority of his junior football and one year of senior football with East Coast in 2013, Pearce is no stranger to the club.
Pearce flew in for a game during the past season for a one-off appearance and starred with five goals and best on ground performance.
“We are glad to have him home and looking forward to seeing more of it in 2025,” the club said.
“He is joining us after most recently having played with Labrador on the Gold Coast and we are excited to welcome back to the Swans.”
Pearce’s resume includes North Launceston D-League Best and Fairest, two senior Best and Fairests at Hillwood along with a 2019 Senior Premiership with the Sharks as well as being named in the NTFA Team of the Decade 2010-2020.
“He is a tough, hard gut running in-and-
under midfielder that knows where the goals are,” the club said.
Five-time South Launceston Premiership player “Ducky” McCarty also started his career on the coast and has signed on for next season.
“To have Luke make the decision to come back to where it all started for him is a great example of how special football journeys can be,” the club said.
“Luke started his career in our junior program before heading off to North Launceston to try his hand at the highest level, as a first-year senior player he was able to cement his spot as a centre half
back playing on some of the best forwards in the State.”
McCarty is a NTFA Association B&F recipient and was named in the NTFA Team of the decade 2010-2020.
Woodcock-Davis also played with the Bulldogs in its recent senior Premier Division premiership playing a huge role in the backline. He started at South in under 14s and was a 2023 Tasmanian Devil representative in the Coats Talent League.
Riding high at Gladstone Rodeo
THREE LOCALS walked away with some prizes as 3500 people converged on Gladstone for the annual Gladstone Hotel Rodeo on Saturday.
Pyengana’s Reuben Nicklason finished second in the Saddle Bronc event while Cuckoo’s Toby Hall was second in the second division bull ride. In the Local Barrel Race, Isabella Gibbins from Bangor also finished runner-up.
Organiser Cathy Willis said it was a well-attended event despite not hitting the numbers of the inaugural event last year.
“Last year we allowed BYO alcohol which
was a big mistake and we didn’t allow it this year which has had an impact on numbers but sometimes bigger isn’t always better,” she said.
“We had extra police and security and it was a more family-friendly event.”
One bull broke its leg and had to be euthanised, which was a sad situation on an otherwise successful day, she said.
Gladstone Hotel Rodeo Results
Bull Ride 1st Joshua Clark - 47. Saddle Bronc 1st Ty King - 62, 2nd Reuben Nicklason – 52 from Pyengana. Steer Wrestling 1st Luke Hamilton Av 11.6 over
two head, 2nd Ty King - Av 14.65 over two head. Team Roping 1st Gary King/Ty King - 8.8, 2nd Gary King/Luke Hamilton - 9.2, 3rd Luke Hamilton/Glenn Burns - 9.8, 4th Nic Newman/Andrew Swain - 14.5. Barrel Race 1st Laura Marshal - 15.56, 2nd Jodi King - 15.65, 3rd Karen Fish Jnr - 16.03, 4th Amarli Johnson - 16.11. Breakaway Roping 1st Laura Marshal - 2.7, 2nd Durene West - 3.05, 3rd Denvah Mills - 4.4, 4th Karen Fish Jnr - 13.25. 2nd Div Bulls 1st Lane Viney - 64, 2nd Toby Hall – 62, 3rd Marshal Doolan Fisher - 60, 4th Kobi Kay - 58.
2nd Div Bareback Bronc 1st Lane Viney - 54, 2nd Makonnen Brown - 52.
Junior Bull Ride 1st Lane Viney - 55.
Junior Steer Ride 1st Lane Viney - 56.
Junior Barrel Race 1st Tanah Johnson17.63, 2nd Isabella Axton-Bleathman - 20.43, 3rd Nash Marshall - 23.13, 4th Lane Viney29.27. Novice Barrel Race 1st Codie Lewis - Percy - 15.82, 2nd Laura Marshall - Zeus - 15.84, 3rd Durene West - Beau - 16.90, 4th Natalie Bleathman - Teddy - 21.56. Local Barrel Race 1st Jade Bailey - 19.19, 2nd Isabella Gibbins - 20.34. Local Steer Ride 1st Harley Hickey - 60.
Trevallyn gains the points over Bridport
BY THE BRIDPORT WIZARD
ON A chilly afternoon at Bridport, Bridport’s premier side took on Trevallyn in its round two game, with high expectations of getting some points.
Eddie Walker (who is known as uncle Ed) led his team to be the only team to score points.
Uncle Ed who has taken over as "Mayor" of Bridport, now that his brother Chris is playing in Launceston, had a close game against Coomber. He finally got on top in the last
BRIDPORT GOLF CLUB
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 STABLEFORD
Men: G Thomas 27, P Claridge 26, M Lambert 24. NTP 6/15: M Lambert. Women: H Davies 37, L Noonan 32, T Nichol 31. NTP 1/10: T Nichol. Longest Putt 9/18: T Nichol. Croquet: Shot of the Day - S Richards, J Dixon
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 STABLEFORD
Women: M Hall 39, LNoonan 34 NTP 6/15: L Noonan. Men: Div 1: C Baker 40, X Nicholls 37, M Brain 35, L Forbes-Ewan 35,
couple of ends to secure a two shot win, with uncle Ed and his trusty No.3 playing well in the game and well backed up by Terry (T.Bone) Brown and Annie Bryan.
Captain Turtle had a tough game against old friend Shortie Long coming home strong in the last few ends but couldn't quite get over the line, going down by three shots, with Turtle and Dixie Dixon playing well and Oscar Nichols and Swandog Lethborg also trying hard all game.
Dusty Monson’s team of herself,
C.D.Davies, Jean Targett and Josh Glover tried hard all game to get on top of their opponents.
But they couldn't bridge the gap and went down by 13 shots, with C.D.Davies playing well for Dusty's team.
Unfortunately, Division 5 had to forfeit their game due to a lack of players, so if anyone is interested in playing bowls for Bridport on Saturdays, feel free to come along.
Scores: E.Walker 19 def Coomber 17; Churchill 15 lost to Long 18; Monson 11 lost to Buchanan 24.
SPORTS RESULTS
M Reid 35. Div 2: K Russell 36, W Howlett 35 c/b P Claridge. NTP 3/12: M Brain, 9/18: M Brain. Longest Putt 1/10: J Carins. Eagle on 5th: X Nicholls. Friday Flappers: D Etchells 19 c/b B Buchanan.
SCOTTSDALE GOLF CLUB
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 TWO PERSON AMBROSE
Men’s Winners: G Booth & G Blackwell 69 3/4. R/UP: A Barron & B Gale 70 1/2. Mixed winners: K Smith & K Gofton 69. R/Up: J & T Collins 69 1/4. NTP 1/10: David Knight,
5/14: C Styles. Longest Putt - T Taylor. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 STABLEFORD
Women’s Winner: L Dobson 33. R/Up: T Nichol 28 c/b K Cuthbertson. Men’s Winner: G Booth 37. R/Up: Rob Shea 33. NTP 1/10: D Nichol, 5/14: K Smith. Longest Putt: M Dobson.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 STABLEFORD
Women’s Winner: T Hall 35. R/Up: T Taylor 27. Lucky Card: K Gofton. Men’s Winner: T Collins 38. R/Up: L Freeland 32. Lucky Card: D Wells. Longest Putt: M Hope, D Wells. Gobbler: H Lack.
MOORINA GOLF CLUB
FLINDERS IS STABLEFORD
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Winner: S Watchhorn 32. R/Up: S Swain 31. Others: H Henning 27, D Darovale 25, G Turley 24. NTP 7/16: J Warren. L/P 6/15: D Pitcher.
MOORINA STB
Winner: R Nichols 32. A Thompson 30, C Krushka 30, T Thompson 29, P Michael 29. NTP 5/14 B Holbein. L/P 9/18 P Bolton.
• Terry Brown, Annie Bryan, Eddie Walker and Victor Goss all smiles after their win.
• Luke McCarty. • Olly WoodcockDavis.
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Magpies coach announcement imminent
BY RACHEL WILLIAMS
TWO POTENTIAL coaches with “solid pedigrees” have been interviewed for the Scottsdale Football Club role, with an announcement set to be made later this week.
“The NTFA was a bit nervous so it will be good to make an announcement later this week,” Mullins said.
“We interviewed them both on Monday and we will sit down and make a decision, probably by Thursday.
“We are really happy with the calibre of both candidates and they both have a good footy pedigree but now we just need to make a decision on what is the best fit.
“Both are pretty keen to get Scottsdale
President David Mullins admitted a November decision for the position was not ideal given the club’s move into the NTFA Premier League next year, but said the new coach was aware of the on-field challenge that awaits him. Both candidates are non-playing coaches and have agreed to sign a deal spanning two or three years. One is from the Launceston area while the other is from interstate.
back to where it needs to be in the top level and realise it will be hard next year.
“But we will look towards development for the following year when we will improve our list enough to be more competitive and improve our performance on the field.
“They are both aware that it is going to be difficult being so late in the year with who we will be able to get committed to the club as a player for next year, but there are still three or four guys waiting on the announcement of the coach before they commit to us.”
The senior leadership team has started
casual training with full training to start within weeks.
Mullins said it had been a stressful period for the club but hoped that a decision and announcement would put to bed any concerns about the future of the club.
“This situation is not through a lack of trying. We have had a lot of discussions with a large number of potential coaches and we just haven’t been able to get them over the line,” he said.
“There has been a power of work going on here.”
