All the fun of the Scottsdale Show! Food Hero
Pioneer focus at fiery meeting
BY RACHEL WILLIAMS
FEARS OF serious health conditions including silicosis, worries about having to leave the area, revelations of abusive encounters and sadness at a holiday tradition stolen without consultation.
They were some of the emotional stories told at an at-times fiery Dorset Council meeting and AGM held at Legerwood on Monday night, with about 50 residents in attendance.
Two major issues have caused contention in the small former tin mining town of Pioneer and the Commissioner has been asked to step in to help those impacted.
One is the proposal for a 10-fold increase in extraction and processing of sand tailings (up to 50,000m3 per annum) at Pioneer Sand Quarry on Crown Land by applicant Sanbar Pty Ltd.
The other is a total ban on camping on the shore of the lake by Parks and Wildlife Service, without any consultation with the families who have recreated there for generations.
PWS has defended the decision, saying it’s never been a designated camp site and has since tried to prevent access with a range of methods. It says local resident complaints about unruly behaviour at the lake is a reason why the clamp down on
camping has occurred.
But there is hope a motion put forward by suspended Deputy Mayor Dale Jessup could resolve issues for both residents and visitors.
His motion asking Dorset Council to advocate to set up a group of interested parties regarding Pioneer Lake was carried unanimously at the meeting.
Mr Jessup’s motion would see a group established to provide advice for the management of the area to Council, relevant businesses and government agencies.
It would include as a minimum: Pioneer residents, Council, Parks and Wildlife,
lake users, Police, Sanbar Pty Ltd and Scottsdale High School (which manages the Mt Cameron Field Study Centre).
“One of the group aims will be to work through the camping issue with a view to re-permit camping at the lake as has been the case for over 20 years,” the motion read.
Campers say they are respectful and leave the site cleaner than they find it and blame a small percentage of people who have ruined the pastime for everyone.
Resident Lin Simpson spoke to the motion saying she had been victim of abuse hurled at her while standing on her T CONTINUES ON PAGE 7.
• Karen Rainbow is humbled by her shortlisting in the Jamie Oliver Food Hero Awards for her efforts with the Red Dirt Cafe.
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10 Years Ago – November 19, 2014
Large machinery fire
The fire season started in an unexpected quarter, with the Scottsdale Fire Brigade called out to Fullbrooks Rd Nabowla to contain a large machinery fire. Scottsdale Fire Chief Bob Barrett said, “we received a call out at 2.30pm and responded with a crew of four manning a light tanker and heavy tanker. “When we arrived, the Komatsu rock crushing machine was fully involved in flame. “The large amount of rubber, plastic components and diesel on the machine resulted in considerable fire and smoke’’, he said. The accidental fire, which caused extensive damage estimated to be around $200,000, is owned by Mr Simon Fullbrook.
20 Years Ago – November 24, 2004
Local wins state title
Seventy two year old Scottsdale golfer Arthur Dilworth proved that age was no barrier when he took out the Tasmanian C Grade championship played over 36 holes on the Scottsdale course. The event is the only State C Grade championship played in Australia. Dilworth who plays off a handicap of 19, led after the first day's play and successfully defied the opposition to run him down. With a score of 173 (84-89), he defeated fellow Scottsdale club member David Knight to win by six strokes. Dilworth joins other Scottsdale players Phillip Knight and Peter Partridge as previous winners of the championship. More than 40 players from throughout Tasmania participated.
30 Years Ago – November 24, 1994 Beck and Harper score centuries Centuries by two players better known for their bowling were made in a round of the North-East Cricket Association at Scottsdale. Alfie Beck, recently promoted to the opening sport, scored his maiden A grade century against St Helens. Beck led Central’s run charge against St Helens with 110, well supported by Dean Boxhall’s brisk half century and they finished with 8/276. Whilst Winnaleah stalwart Wayne Harper pulled his team out of a tight spot against Bridport with an unbeaten 100. The closest game of the round was at Bridport when Winnaleah fought back after being 4/16 to defeat Bridport in the penultimate over.
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IN A SPIN
Cr Alan Harris’s urging for the Launceston City Council to support the proposed extension to the North East Rail Trail is typical of “spin doctors”.
I think the Council needs to take a more balanced look at this proposal.
Yes it will cost $1.62 million to maintain, at least that and probably more. We are told however, this would be offset by some $30 million in actual income, plus over $6million in some kind of “user value and health benefits”.
All of this is based on some “pipe
dream” usage of 21 000 users in the first year of opening.
Of course this figure is proposed by a group of “expert” consultants, who did not even bother to research actual usage figures on the existing part of the trail.
Records from a trail cam and actual financial details from a commercial operator reveal a much different picture, in fact a financial loss and just a few regular users. From January 26 to April 2, a total of 68 days, there were 35 cyclists, 14 walkers and 5 runners using the trail.
As a bike rider and ratepayer, I know that bike riding is enjoyable and healthy, but as a money maker to the community, it has to be assessed more critically.
The Blue Derby Trails have been a great success for Derby and Dorset, but that benefit has been paid for by ratepayers at a cost of $750 000/year.
Certainly commercial operators and property owners in Derby benefitted greatly but ratepayers have subsidised this.
Jeff Jennings, Bridport
Scottsdale Choral Society competes
HISTORY REMEMBERED
CHOIRS ARE an important part of communities, though sometimes not without their ups and downs. Many early choirs were associated with churches, for example the Wesleyan and Presbyterian choirs joined together for a concert in Scottsdale in 1888, but some formed in towns and districts in order to participate in competitions.
In 1911 the Scottsdale Choral Society, under the leadership of 50-year-old Dr Otto Gmelin performed their first concert only a few months after they had formed. They were the idea of 31-yearold Arthur Jorgenson, who then left Scottsdale and was succeeded by the Rev. Arthur Cutts, who himself was then transferred away. By 1913 it appears that this first Society had folded, though the Scottsdale Methodist Church choir was still going strong.
In 1914 the Choral Society was reformed, with Dr Gmelin again appointed conductor, but this also appears to have folded, only to be resurrected again in 1921 under a Launceston conductor. When reformed in September 1921 the Scottsdale Choral
Society was reported to have fifty members, and maintained a mixed choir, a male choir and a ladies choir, reported to be the only choir in Tasmania to do so.
In 1922 the choir entered the Launceston Easter Competition. The Scottsdale Choral Society performed Schubert’s ‘The Lord is my shepherd’ as an accompanied anthem and was well received.
high standard.
The Southern Choral Society from Melbourne was awarded 178 points, the Scottsdale Choral Society 174 points, and the Patterson Street Choir 169 points. The Ladies Choir performed two songs, with the Southern Choral Society awarded 175 points and Scottsdale 172.
Great credit was given to Mr Young of Launceston, the Scottsdale Choir conductor, who travelled to Scottsdale twice a week to instruct members in singing and to bring the choir up to a
The Scottsdale Choral Society competed again in 1923, but after that date there is little record of their continuation. The Scottsdale Methodist Choir continued for many years, and one or more iterations of the Scottsdale Choir may have reformed over the years. Fortunately for Scottsdale the choir formed again in 2002 and continues to this day.
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.
Call out for Young Achiever nominations
NOMINATIONS FOR the 2025
Tasmanian Young Achiever Awards are open and the North East is being encouraged to nominate amazing young people aged 30 years or younger.
You can acknowledge an inspiring young individual who might find the time to help others, is paving the way for
our future through innovative thinking or who is a leader and role model for their peers via an entry.
Categories include Tourism and Hospitality, Community Service and Volunteering, Healthier Communities, Courage to Grow, Sports in the Community, Excellence in Leadership ,
November 29
• Scottsdale Senior Social Club, Xmas Northbourne Hall, 11:00am
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
• 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
Service to the Disability Sector, Sports, Small Business Achiever, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Connecting Communities.
Nominations can be submitted at www.youngachieverawards.com or call 03 9720 2377 before Wednesday, February 12.
NORTH EASTERN EVENTS CALENDAR 2024/2025
• Scottsdale Christmas Carols Scottsdale Primary School, 5:00pm
• Family Fun Day Lebrina Hall
December 21
Christmas in Branxholm Branxholm Rec Ground, from 5:00pm
January 4
• Bridport Niche Village Market Bridport, 9:30am
• St Helens Rodeo Pyengana
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
• Scottsdale Choral Society.
Fun of the 119th Scottsdale Show
THE BIGGEST cattle program in the State headlined this week’s Scottsdale Show as thousands of people flocked to the celebration of rural life in the North-East.
Fittingly it was National Agriculture Day on Friday as displays of tractors rolled in, well-bred livestock hit the ring and a spud throwing competition took centre stage among the sideshow activities.
By Saturday there were kelpies herding sheep and clearing high jumps, pets on parade and axemen in action as the spectacle stepped up a gear in fine weather.
Show President Alice Hall said while numbers were slightly down and there were a few hiccups with organisation, the event still went well.
“While we are yet to confirm numbers, we were hoping for between 5000-6000 and I think we got 40005000 which is a sign of the times,” she said.
“All of the sections were well entered with the cattle numbers definitely up, with 110 head entered plus calves which made it the biggest in the State so far this year.
“The showjumping was also up on last year.
“We missed a few things off the list with organisation as a result of some committee changes but overall it went well and we are looking forward to preparing for the 120th next year and making it an even beter showcase with a relaxed country fair vibe.”
Ms Hall finished runner up in the Rural Ambassador State Final to Dylan Bellchambers, representing Agfest, with 2024 Show Ambassador Grace Chatwin “incredibly excited” for the next 12 months preparing for her shot at the title.
Will Hadley finished runner up in the Junior Judging State Final won by Jordan Harris.
Riley Hall won the pie eating competition, Tex took out the dog high jump with a clearance of 2.4m while Mathew Rattray had the best aim in the spud throwing competition.
In other results: Junior Beef Champion Bull: Quarterway Unfold U180; Senior Champion Bull: Dunroan Stanley S31; Grand Champion Bull: Dunroan Stanley S31; Junior Champion Female: Quarterway Unhand U178; Senior Champion Female: Dunroan Prim U10; Grand Champion Female: Quarterway Unhand U178; Sires Progeny: Taz
Simmental; Group of 3: Dunroan Shorthorns; Grand Champion Junior Handler: Emily Loane; Champion Dairy Calf of Show: Olivia Midson and Lulu; Champion Diary Cow: Hartwood Burdette Sparkle; Champion Dairy Bull of Show: Minstonette Keno Eddie. Homecrafts Cooking, Floral Art, Cut Flowers, Knitting/Crochet: Deanna Scott; Junior Floral and Hand Craft: Sophie Binns; Most Outstanding in Hand Crafts: Leesa Greenacre; Other Arts: Kim Butterworth and Overall Produce: Bridget and William Moore.
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• Alice Hall with Champion Female Quarterway Unhand U178.
• Evie Bennett, 9 months, of George Town meeting Piggy the small Berkshire cross Saddleback.
Food Hero recognition for Rainbow
SCOTTSDALE’S RED Dirt Café founder has been “pipped at the post” in a major award for her contribution to the community.
Karen Rainbow was nominated in the Jamie Oliver Food Hero Award and was shortlisted as a finalist from 1200 nominations.
She said it was a lovely surprise to be nominated by her colleague Sheriden Mahoney.
“I didn’t know anything about it because I wouldn’t have agreed to it. We don’t do it for the awards. We do it because we need to feed some people,” she said.
“Times have never been so tough.”
Red Dirt Café has been operating for nearly 18 months with 30-50 meals served per week to a range of people in the community
“We are open to anybody. No judgement,” she said.
“Everybody that comes might not be there because they need the help, but they might be there because they have brought someone else
along who needs a feed.”
Produce including herbs and vegetables from the Dorset Community Garden are utilised with eight volunteers assisting with meal preparation and service every Thursday at Nugget Sellers Pavilion.
Donations are also made from generous community members.
“If we didn’t have such a great community, we couldn’t do this.”
Organisers of the Jamie Oliver Food Hero Award have encouraged her to enter again next year – in a letter confirming her shortlisting they said the expert and celebrity judges wanted to pass on how inspired they were but unfortunately this year “Karen was pipped at the post by another winner”.
John Pujajangka-Piyirn Catholic School in the Mulan Aboriginal Community was named the community/school food champion.
Lilydale punching claim investigation
THE MOTHER of a pre-teen student at the centre of bullying allegations at Lilydale District High School is devastated her child’s safety has been compromised.
The Department for Education, Children and Young People is aware of the matter and has been in contact with the school and is encouraging anyone with concerns to make a report.
A spokesperson said it was “supporting follow up with families”.
But the woman, who does not want to
be named for fear of retribution against her child, does not believe enough is being done.
She said her son had been complaining since Term Two that his teacher told another student to punch him because he was daydreaming.
“It came up again that the teacher was getting a female child in the class to hit him – he’d say, ‘go on, get your knuckles into him’, and the rest of the children are getting poked if they are distracted in
class,” she said.
“He has had bruises on his upper arm. He’s traumatised.
“I questioned whether it was the full story and I have spoken to other parents and every student has come back with the same story.
“I am gobsmacked that someone with a Working with Vulnerable People Card has been able to do it for so long. This is child abuse by someone who thinks it is funny.”
A Department spokesperson would not
NE Nurse a rising star
NORTH EAST Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Enrolled Nurse Helen Oliver has been recognised at the Tasmania Public Sector Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.
Ms Oliver won the Rising Star Award which acknowledges a registered nurse, enrolled nurse or registered midwife, who has been practising for up to three years, becoming the first Enrolled Nurse to win.
After working in retail at Woolworths for 25 years, Ms Oliver completed the Diploma of Nursing course at Launceston TAFE, completed 12 months of Transition to Practice through the Tasmanian Health Service at the LGH on ward 6D, before gaining a position at NESM.
“Nursing is something that I was always
interested in, especially after my father was diagnosed and died from pancreatic cancer in 2015, and the way the nursing staff cared for him inspired me, but it wasn’t until a few years ago that I changed career paths,” she said.
“It has been a big change but something that I am so pleased I have done.
“This award means so much to me, I was and still am very overwhelmed by being announced the winner.
“It is a such an honour.”
Ms Oliver said she loves having a positive impact on people’s lives and plans to continue her education journey to become a Registered Nurse.
NESM Director of Nursing Wendy Mackay nominated Ms Oliver and praised
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how proactive she had been with her professional development.
“She is very patient focused and ensures that the patient and their family members are involved in the decision-making processes for their care,” she said.
“During the monthly rounding, Helen has been nominated as a peer who goes above and beyond numerous times by a range of staff. This includes cleaners, admin, nursing, and management staff.
“Agency RN’s who have also done placements at NESMH have commented in a positive way about the level of skills, standard of nursing practice and how these impact in a positive way on patient care and patient outcomes.”
confirm whether the teacher had been on leave since the allegations were raised.
“The safety of students and staff is the highest priority for the Department,” the spokesperson said.
“All allegations of inappropriate behaviour in schools are taken seriously and actioned appropriately.
“The Department encourages anyone to report inappropriate behaviour concerns so that it can be investigated in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.”
• Helen Oliver won the Rising Star Award at the recent Tasmanian Public Sector Nursing and Midwifery Awards 2024.
• Karen Rainbow was nominated in the Jamie Oliver Food Hero Award
TasWater turn off upgrade plan
SCOTTSDALE BUSINESSES are relieved that their Christmas trading is not going to be compromised by major upgrades to the King St water main which was set to take place over the next five weeks.
A TasWater notification of works was received by businesses along the Scottsdale strip late last week alerting them to planned upgrades between William St and Charles St.
Works were set to take place from 7am6pm for five weeks with some restrictions to off-street parking advised.
A concerted campaign of complaint from impacted business owners has proven successful, with works now set to take place early next year.
North East Chamber of Commerce
President Maria Branch said it was a win for common sense.
“This decision is very welcome for our businesses as the period leading up to Christmas is very important for our local businesses, giving them resources to sustain through the winter season,” Ms Branch said.
“The Chamber would like to thank Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw, Tania Rattray MLC, Simon Wood MHA, Jane Howlett MHA and Jane’s assistant Chris Gatenby as well as Janie Finlay MHA for advocating this on our behalf.
“Also, a big thank you to all who phoned, emailed and approached Tas Water last week. Your voice made a difference. We are a small community, but we are strong
when we unite, the results speak for themselves.”
TasWater Acting Head of Communications and Engagement Liz Hafner confirmed that following feedback, a delay was agreed to with contractor Paneltec.
“This is an important and long-planned renewal project on a section of main which has been prone to frequent breaks. These breaks have led to significant disruptions to the community,” Ms Hafner said.
She refuted suggestions that locals had not been made aware of the project previously.
“We initiated engagement with the local community and businesses in March
Weslyan open garden fundraiser
JIM SMITH hopes people flock to his glorious garden in Underwood next weekend as he attempts to raise money for the Northern Tasmanian Budgerigar Society.
Mr Smith is president of the society which last year had its trailer and staging equipment stolen from the Longford Show.
While the culprits were caught there has been no sign of the equipment, which the society had not insured due to premium costs.
“It was too expensive given the equipment was only used three times a year at shows and the rest of the time it was locked in one of our members’ sheds,” he said.
The tandem covered-in trailer was valued around $16,000-$20,000 with $6000 worth of new staging used to display birds.
Mr Smith said he hoped people would enjoy wandering his 2.5-3 acre garden for the good cause.
It has hosted a number of garden groups over recent years but this is the first time he has opened it for general admission.
The site of an 1883 Weslyan Church was a blank canvas when he and partner Sally bought it in 2008 and they have transformed it with trial and error and lots of love.
It contains a range of plant
Shyanne murder case
THE SCOTTSDALE man accused of murdering a Launceston teenager has had another court appearance with a date for trial still to be decided.
Christopher Mark Jordan appeared via video link in Launceston Magistrates Court last Tuesday afternoon.
He was remanded in custody and will appear via video link from Risdon Prison on December 10 at 2.15pm.
Magistrates Evan Hughes directed
Jordan’s lawyer to ensure the preliminary proceeding application is prepared, filed and served no less than two days prior to his court date.
Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, 14, went missing from Launceston in April 2023 and after one of the State’s most extensive searches, her remains were found in July 2023 off a dirt track near Nabowla.
Mr Jordan was arrested and charged with her murder the following day and has maintained his not guilty plea.
varieties and a mix of English features including hedging and topiary with a glorious wisteria providing a delightful spot to sit and relax.
Morning and afternoon teas, a sausage sizzle, trade table and a display of birds will be on show during the open garden at 225 Underwood Rd, Underwood.
It will be held on Saturday, November 30, from 10am until 4pm with entry costing $5.
2024 with works originally scheduled for April. Unfortunately, we encountered unexpected delays to the project which delayed approvals until November 6, 2024.
“The following day we wrote to Scottsdale residents and businesses advising them that work would commence on November 18, 2024.
“While we understand construction can cause disruption, we are confident that our plan to work in short sections would have had minimal impact on businesses and the community.
“Two-way traffic would have been maintained at all times, along with full footpath access.”
A date has not yet been given for the 2025 schedule of works.
• Jim Smith is preparing to open his Underwood garden as a fundraiser on November 30.
Road survey results to come
ENGINEERING FIRM SHEPHERD has completed a survey assessing both sealed and unsealed roads owned and maintained by Dorset Council.
The electronic survey started on October 11 and took a technician six days to capture highdefinition images of the road network.
The RACAS Survey vehicle captured images every 10 metres, GPS coordinates and logged roughness data via a detector under the vehicle to provide accurate data on the condition of roads within the municipality.
Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw said the data captured was submitted in late October 2024 with a full condition report expected to be received by Council early in 2025.
“This report will assist officers with future priority planning of road maintenance along with feeding into various other documents within Council such as the 10-Year Financial Plan and Road Asset Management Plan,” he said.
“Once the Report is received, Council officers will review the condition assessment ratings received along with other factors such as traffic movements, population density, vehicle type
• A technician from SHEPHERD on West Minstone Road, Scottsdale, after completing the road survey of Dorset owned and maintained roads.
usage, and formulate recommendations to be to discussed during future budget deliberations by Council,” he said
Footpath inspections were also conducted in Bridport and Scottsdale using an e-bike fitted with similar technology to the on-road vehicle and will provide a snapshot of footpath conditions.
Dorset sports facility plan
FROM BETTER lighting at facilities, to new courts and club room improvements, a range of upgrades have been highlighted in a revised sports facility plan for the community.
As part of a wider Northern Tasmanian document facilitated by Northern Tasmanian Development, the plan contains a detailed analysis of the current and future needs of Dorset Council’s managed sport and recreational facilities.
A recent community consultation period highlighted a number of additions to the plan including a Tomahawk tennis court, an annual fun day for Winnaleah Football Club and the North East Cricket Association’s needs and future requirements.
The cricket club had previously not been consulted and recommendations had included
the removal of the cricket wicket from Bridport Oval to focus on football.
That has since been changed with a recommendation to raise the Bridport wicket to field level to improve player safety.
General Manager John Marik said the recommendations originally contained estimated costings but they had been removed as they “probably weren’t as accurate as they should be”.
Priority projects have also been removed with the Council committed to a facility mapping process and master planning of the Scottsdale Recreation Ground before it takes any other actions on sport-specific recommendations.
He said some projects could be eligible for grant funding and others would go through the 2025/26 Council budget process but it would be up to a future Council to decide on priorities.
Australia Day Awards
THE 2025 Dorset Australia Day Awards are now open for nominations.
The awards are presented annually to recognise outstanding individuals or groups that make a real contribution and difference to the community.
Nominations can be submitted for Citizen of the Year, oung Citizen of the Year (aged under 30 at January 26, 2024), Dorset Volunteer of
the Year, Dorset Sports Award and Community Event of the Year.
Awards will be presented at the Dorset Australia Day Award Ceremony on January 25, 2025. Nominations must be submitted by close of business on December 11, 2024.
They can be emailed, posted or dropped off to the Council Offices. For more information is available on the Council website.
Fish cleaning feedback
TWO FISH cleaning stations proposed for installation in Bridport are the subject of community feedback requested by Dorset Council.
The proposed stations would be a shelter with a bench for recreational fishers to clean their catch.
Sites identified are adjacent to the boat ramp next to the bridge on Main Street (opposite the wharf area), and at the Old Pier on Bentley Street.
“This project will provide a direct service to the recreational fishers of Bridport and visitors to the area, who currently have no designated area to clean their catch,” Commissioner Andrew
Wardlaw said.
“The project will assist with promoting a clean and tidy environment in the town to maintain Bridport as a holiday location of choice.”
Council received $15,000 via Round 3 of the Better Fishing Grants stream to fund the stations.
All feedback received will be assessed against operational requirements such as safe waste disposal, environmental factors such as odour, attraction of birds and marine life, and parking.
Feedback closes on Wednesday, November 27 with details on the Council’s website.
Crossing consultation
DORSET COUNCIL has opened consultation to gather feedback on pedestrian safety initiatives for King Street and George Street in Scottsdale.
In consultation with the Department of State Growth, Council is considering installing a centre pedestrian refuge (island) at the existing Scottsdale RSL crossing point in George Street while the plan for King St is the installation of a wombat crossing (a raised platform flat top speed hump) at the existing Post Office crossing point.
Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw said the Council received feedback
that improved pedestrian crossing points were required for those visiting the central business district and to service residents of Northbourne Park Retirement Village and visitors to St Andrews Presbyterian Church, the RSL Club, Military Museum, and the Children’s Reserve.
Council has received funding of $70,500 from the Vulnerable Road User Program and an election commitment of $50,000 towards the initiatives.
Consultation finishes on Friday, November 29 with more details available on the Council’s website.
Pioneer focus at fiery meeting
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verandah and said she was “fed up with motorboats going until 2-4am on a moon lit night and motorbikes going all night”.
“We want to keep the lake open and we don’t want the mine – it’s poison. Can we all join together and find a happy medium,” she said.
Mr Wardlaw said the motion would be discussed at the next council meeting, scheduled to be held in Scottsdale on Monday December 16, but he would talk to relevant parties before then in a bid to see what could be done before the Christmas period when families normally converge on the area for holidays.
The Pioneer Sand Quarry issue was more complicated as the Council must act as a Planning Authority when dealing with the proposal, located on Crown Land off Racecourse Road, on the southern and eastern shore of the lake.
The application says the quarry has operated since an initial mining lease was granted in 2010 as a Level 1 activity
but has been “constrained by a restrictive production capacity limit of up to 1,000 cubic metres” and wants to increase capacity to meet growing demand for sand.
It says there are reserves for approximately 40 years of operation and if operating at full capacity the proposed increase in production will generate six additional trucks a day.
The proposal involves the extraction of tailings stockpiles, a legacy of an historic alluvial tin mine. Sand tailings would be stripped using an excavator, recovered using a wheel-loader and fed into a mechanical screener on site.
The proponent states that the sand tailings have an ideal particle size distribution for use in a variety of applications, including concrete.
A Notice of Intent was lodged on July 13, 2023, with the Environment Protection Authority and Dorset Council has advertised the application for the last two weeks for public submissions.
Residents are furious and met last
dorset COUNCIL
Policies for Community Consultation Submissions Invited
Council are inviting submissions from the community regarding two policies, namely the reviewed Policy No. 55 – Mobile Food Vendor and the newly developed draft Policy No. 64 – Private Works. Both policies were endorsed by Council at is 18 November Council Meeting and invite members of the public to make submissions on any aspect of either policy. Submissions can be made via the listed methods and must be received by close of business on the following dates:
Reviewed Policy No. 55 – Mobile Food Vendor: Wednesday, 11 December 2024
New Draft Policy No. 64 – Private Works: Wednesday, 4 December 2024
Online: Complete the online feedback form on the Council website
Post: Send a written submission to: Policy Submission, Dorset Council, PO Box 21, SCOTTSDALE TAS 7260
Email: Email your submission to dorset@dorset.tas.gov.au with ‘Policy Submission' in the subject line
Verbal: If you need assistance to complete a submission or would like to discuss your ideas directly with an officer, please call us on 03 6352 6500
PLEASE NOTE: Any submissions received may be published online as part of a future Council Meeting agenda item.
A copy of the policies can be downloaded from www.dorset.tas. gov.au or can be obtained by calling 03 6352 6500.
John Marik, General Manager
Tuesday after being made aware of the process.
Ms Simpson submitted a petition to council stating concerns about “the impact of a dry mine with silica dust and a major impact on health, impost of large trucks and dogs (trailers) in and out of the Pioneer township, noise levels increasing and no testing of sand, soil or air”.
One speaker at the meeting said they were being handed a “death sentence” if they are “exposed to the harsh chemicals of silica dust’”.
Alanna Keygan told the meeting she feared for her three children, two of whom have a disability, and worried she would have to leave her home which is 300m away from the site.
Sanbar’s DA says there are 27 residences located within 500 metres of the sand recovery area and seven within 500m of recovery and loading activities.
The proponent says in its application that the potential for dust emissions being generated by the loading operation would be mitigated through the lack of fine particles in the source product.
Commissioner Wardlaw said Dorset Council will assess the project under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act and
it requires a detailed assessment under the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act.
“Our commitment is to a fair, thorough and objective assessment process that seeks to balance development needs with environmental stewardship,” he said.
“The Council must remain impartial throughout the evaluation of the application’s merits.”
A recommendation is expected to be discussed at the February meeting of council.
SATURDAY, 7TH DECEMBER, 2024 9AM
Photo courtesy of C Palermo QVMAG: Treenoner Dance Mob
Photo courtesy of M Rippon: Tebrakunna Ranger
• The council meeting was well attended by community members concerned about issues in Pioneer.
Fun for all at the Scottsdale Show
• Ainslie Ockerby and Mia Davis from Pipers River
• Darcy Smith preparing to enter the ring with his Murray Grey Three Shades Uncle Grug, winner of that category's Champion Bull.
• Ella Hill, from Hillwood with Makenzie Smith from Pipers River meeting a calf at the show.
• Gracie and Jada Smith of Scottsdale.
• Harlee, Dolley and Deakyn Auton from Tayene with their puppy in the Pet Parade.
• Hayley Wiggins and Margaret Kettle with one entry from their grand daughter and great grand daughter Hazel Viney, who was named Most Successful Exhibitor 5-8 years.
• Spud sensation - Sunny and Cooper Clement with Kallie Knight enjoying the spud throw competition
• Sylvia Hill with her duck in the Pet Parade.
• Tim and Cheralee Herron with daughters Amy, Kyria and Verity.
• Will Hadley was runner up in the State Final of the junior cattle judging.
• William Moore with Ellie, Grace and Lucy Bonar.
• Henley and Franklin Hall enjoying a boat ride.
• Adella Dilworth, 3, from Bridport, making a new friend.
• Emmy Brain and Alfie Bayles enjoying a ride in the boats.
• Flynn Russell, 10, from Lilydale with his winning entry in the farm animal category - a Puteketeke bird from NZ, the 2023 bird of the year, and his sister Ash.
• Lachie and Alfie Bayles get into the spirit of the show.
• Life Member Noelene Lette with 2023 Show Ambassador Grace Chatwin.
• Local shearer Aaron Reid in action.
• Lucy Bonar, Myrtle Viney, Clover Viney and Dakota McLeod with PJ the pet lamb.
• Molly Cornish and Hooch taking part in the novice draw of the yard dog trials.
• Pia Whelan, Aria Bush, Deakyn Auton, Charli Hughes and Sarah Rainbow from Scottsdale Early Learning visiting the Historical Machinery Club display.
• Riley, Trevor, Toby and Alice Hall, Amelia Paulson and Bridget Moore with Supreme Female Quarterway Unhand u178.
• Sasha Maguire, Cody Johnson, Rohan Larkin in the Ghille Suit, Jophiel St Michael, Mary Julienne Mangulabnan and Jackson Fletcher from 603 Army Cadet’s Scottsdale.
• Scottsdale Grade 3/4 students Charlie Dimmack, Kadence Child, Natalia Knight, Vince Howard, Lincoln Dickenson and Damon Gudge with Bingo and Bluey.
• Serpentarium Manager Jenefer Matthew with Phoebe Singline of Scottsdale and Bridport's Shane Jensen holding Osiris the coastal carpet python.
Archer takes aim at childcare
WITH A Federal election looming, Bass
Liberal MHR Bridget Archer hosted the Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education and for Youth, Angie Bell.
Ms Archer toured services in George Town and Scottsdale including the childcare centre in Scottsdale where they heard about how a lack of childcare services in the region is affecting families in the community.
Ms Bell said there is a shortage of 20,000 childcare workers nationwide.
“While the Federal Government has done some work in this area, workforce
issues persist in rural and regional areas,” Ms Archer said.
“More needs to be done to address the workforce shortages including making it easier for childcare centres to provide on-site training and looking into other provider options such as partnerships with local schools and child and family centres for example.”
The pair also visited Dorset Community House where they met with manager Naomi Buster.
“It was wonderful to see the great work that she and her team are doing
to support the North-East community and hear about the outreach services that the house provides.
“Ms Bell said the North-East was beautiful and there is certainly no shortage of people passionate about making a difference in Bass.”
• Dorset Community House Manager Naomi Buster, Federal Member for Bass, Bridget Archer, Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education and Youth, Angie Bell and Tasmanian Liberal Senate Candidate, Jacki Martin.
ACEN wind farm meetings at Tomahawk Bell Bay feedback
TWO MEETINGS will be held at Tomahawk this weekend as proponents of a $4b wind farm aim to win over locals concerned about the proximity of turbines to their town. An indicative wind turbine layout map will be on display at a community information session from 11am-2pm on Saturday at the Tomahawk Playground.
An ACEN spokesman said the turbine layout including exact number and locations was still being refined and would continue to be through the planning process.
The company will demonstrate a new Augmented Reality 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 from different locations.
Opponent Kelvin Moyne is organising a community meeting at 74 Tomahawk Drive, opposite the Tomahawk Fire Station, at 10am on Sunday to discuss a community response.
Mr Moyne is worried about a
3km distance to the turbines and a possible wharf at Boobyalla Beach, Ringarooma Bay.
Mr Moyne addressed Monday’s Council meeting, asking Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw to step in and “help us out to stop them”.
Commissioner Wardlaw said the project would be assessed by the Tasmanian Planning Commission as it was a Project of State Significance.
“The best thing you can do is engage with the developers about your concerns,” he said.
COMMUNITIES WHO live near or work at Bell Bay
Aluminium (BBA) are invited to participate in the Voconiq Local Voices ‘pulse’ survey.
The community engagement program kicked off last year, and will this year see the first ‘pulse’ survey.
The short, regular surveys help track changes in community attitudes over time, focusing on key topics. The first ‘pulse’ survey explores the environment and procedural fairness to help the company understand community perspectives. It is open to everyone aged 16 and over is anonymous.
For every completed survey, $5 will be donated to a registered community group.
To learn more and participate, visit: voconiqlocalvoices. com/bell-bay-aluminium
Howard loses Code of Conduct challenge
SUSPENDED DORSET Mayor Greg Howard has lost an appeal in the Supreme Court against two Code of Conduct Panel decisions.
Chief Justice Alan Blow handed down his decision on November 13, after hearing an appeal on February 20, 2024.
Cr Howard had argued that two decisions by the Panel were invalid, because they related to conduct on his part that was protected by the implied freedom of political communication conferred by the Australian Constitution.
Chief Justice Blow said there was no provision in the Local Government Act “that expressly or impliedly requires a code of conduct panel to consider the implied freedom of political communication”.
Cr Howard had taken umbrage at a decision made by the Code of Conduct Panel on March 23, 2021, relating to a complaint by Lawrence Archer over comments made in a letter to the editor.
The Panel determined that Cr Howard had breached code provisions that required a councillor to treat all persons fairly, and
Health care needs
AFTER TWO weeks of operation, Branxholm
Pharmacy is already bustling with customers thrilled that the area finally has a health care solution close to home.
Pharmacist Damian Bennett opened the Scott St business to complement his existing service in Lilydale, which opened six years ago.
Mr Bennett has been a pharmacist since 1991 and has owned businesses across Victoria and NSW but is enjoying the lifestyle of working in the North-East.
With local Ebony Edwards working alongside him at Branxholm, Mr Bennett said they understood the needs of rural communities.
“I’m really excited to open the pharmacy and service the rural community which is really needed here, otherwise they have to travel into Scottsdale,” he said.
“I live in the North-East so I understand rural pharmacy and the needs of the people.
“The response has been really positive and people are grateful that we have opened.”
Mr Bennett has been planning the pharmacy since he bought the building in March, 2023, and said he plans to continue expansion into the future.
“We provide a full pharmacy service including Webster Packs so you never miss a dose, all diabetes supplies with the NDSS,
Medical Certificates, Certifying Documents and the return of unwanted medicines,” he said.
“We can order anything in and can stock items for people with specific needs and keep it in for them.
“We will be increasing the scope of practice into the new year, including providing vaccinations following the National Immunization Program.”
The shop is well stocked for first aid items given its proximity to Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails, as well as a range of cold and flu preparations, eye care and other personal needs.
It also socks beauty items with a Designer Brands stand as well as some giftware with new additions arriving in store regularly.
A free delivery service is offered for medications, with customers asked to call 6709 8233 to arrange.
Mr Bennett will be working at Branxholm Pharmacy on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays while Mrs Edwards will be on duty on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with opening hours from 9.30am-4pm.
“Everyone knows Ebony and I know a lot of people who have been customers at Lilydale so we look forward to welcoming old and news faces into the pharmacy, saying ‘hi’ and helping them with all their needs,” he said.
not to cause any reasonable person offence or embarrassment.
The second of the two decisions was made by the Panel on January 5, 2023, in relation to a complaint by Karl Willrath, in response to words used by Cr Howard when speaking to Mr Willrath during an open council meeting.
The Panel determined that Cr Howard had engaged in conduct that had the potential to bring the council and its elected members into disrepute, that he had treated Mr Willrath unfairly, and that
he had engaged in conduct that would cause a reasonable person embarrassment.
Chief Justice Blow said Cr Howard’s appeal application in relation to the Archer complaint was dismissed, and the general order to show cause in relation to the Willrath complaint was discharged.
Cr Howard said it was disappointing for the future of Local Government but he did not care personally as he would not be returning to the role at the end of the Board of Inquiry process, due to have an outcome before the end of the year.
Community Bushfire Protection Plans
threatens, do you know where you will go as a last resort?
Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) has developed Community Bushfire Protection Plans tailored for at-risk communities across Tasmania.
These plans identify bushfire places of last resort (Nearby Safer Places) and offer guidance on how to identify safer places in your own area.
Chris Collins, Acting Director of Community Fire Safety at TFS, emphasises the importance of planning for bushfires, whether you choose to stay and defend or leave early.
“Understanding bushfire risks and taking steps to reduce them is essential, especially for those in bushfire-prone areas,” he said. “We want people to be informed, prepared, and ready.”
With 155 plans available
TFS supports communities by keeping plans updated for locations including Lilydale, Ansons Bay, Beechford, Bellingham, Branxholm, Bridport, Derby, Falmouth, Gladstone, Golconda, Lilydale, Mathinna, Musselroe Bay, Nunamara, Pioneer, Pyengana, Ringarooma, Scamander, St Helens, Stieglitz, Tomahawk, Turners Marsh, Weldborough and Weymouth as well as the main population centres on Flinders and Cape Barren Island.
Remember, a last resort should never be your only option. Leaving early is the safest approach –giving you the time to get far away from at-risk areas.
Take action now: Download your local Community Bushfire Protection Plan from the TFS website at fire.tas.gov.au to stay informed and prepared this bushfire season.
Fire permits begin
TASMANIA FIRE Service has declared that fire permits will now be required statewide.
“Following extensive consultation and a review of current and forecast conditions, the decision has been made to declare the commencement of the fire permits period in all Tasmanian municipalities effective from 2am Tuesday, November 19,” Deputy Chief Officer Matt Lowe said
“With a number of significant escaped burns having been reported recently across multiple municipal areas, the need for increased management of planned burning activities is required to mitigate bushfire risk. While grassland curing has not yet progressed to present significant fire risk, grass growth is significant this season and will likely present
Bridport SLSC set for season
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drowning statistics, accounting for 86 per cent of drownings.
Community-focused surf lifesaving programs at Bridport include Nippers, Silver Salties, Starfish Nippers and Surf Lifesaving.
The Bridport Nippers program offers a mix of surf safety skills, fitness activities, and plenty of fun in the sun to get involved in surf lifesaving, meet new friends, and build confidence both in and out of the surf.
Nippers is open to children aged five to 13 with a ‘come and try’ session open to anyone.
Starfish Nippers is for children and young adults living with a disability or impairment that makes participation in Nippers challenging.
The club offers three sessions throughout summer with two beach wheelchairs available to the public to ensure all abilities can access our beautiful beaches.
The Silver Salties program is designed for older members of the community who still want to stay active and be involved in surf lifesaving, with an emphasis on gentle fitness, social connection, and skill development, and enjoy a cuppa together afterwards.
This year participants are encouraged to bring along a body board which can be stored at the Club Rooms and enjoy a fun time in the
water either with your body board or a paddle board. Enquiries can be made to Leonie on 0438 281 352 or Jen on 0417 570 337.
For more information follow the Bridport SLSC Facebook page or visit www.bridportslsc.org.au
a hazard in coming months as the grass cures in warm and windy weather as we head into summer.
“By introducing fire permits, we are implementing measures to allow TFS to mandate and monitor fires in the landscape during expected spikes in fire danger and mitigate the risk of bushfires as best as possible.
TFS still encourages hazard reduction burning with people wishing to burn on their property needing to apply for a Permit online via www.fire.tas.gov.au or by contacting their local brigade or calling 1800 000 699.
Permits are free and contain clear conditions that will ensure any burn is conducted as safely as possible.
Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service has already implemented seasonal campfire bans.
WHEN BUSHFIRE
• Have you researched your community bushfire plan?
• The latest Bridport Surf Life Saving Club recruits, Hamish Williams and Finlay Jamieson, starting their Surf Rescue Certificate training.
VINTAGE chainsaws - Large One and Two-man, Danarm, Liner, Bluestreak, Stihl, Canadien, Mall, Solo, Pioneer etc. Phone 0412 609 948. bacchus05@tpg.com.au
STREET, Scottsdale. Saturday November 23, 10am – 10.30am.
19 ARTHUR STREET Scottsdale, Saturday November 23 from 10am till 11am, four bedrooms, two storey brick, two bathrooms, three garage spaces, 1014 m². For more information contact 0409 522 120.
WALSH, Frances Adele ‘Ollie’
26.7.1965 –15.11.2024
Loved partner of Doug.
Loving Mother, Mother-in-law and Nan of Andrew & Jaymi, Sophie, Grace, Maisie; Karlee (dec.); and Zac. Daughter of Ted (dec) and Pauline. Loving sister of Darlene, Tim, Susan and families.
BLAKE, Patrick John (Sean)
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 19 November 2024. Beloved husband of Andrea. Adored father of Anabel and Patrick.
Proud grandfather of Bradley and George Matthews. Loved brother of Bart (dec.) and Philip, and brother-in-law of Mary and Sandra.
Funeral details to follow in The Examiner.
WALSH, Frances Adele ‘Ollie’
Family and friends of Fran are warmly invited to attend a service to celebrate her life to be held on Friday, November 22, 2024 at St. Peters Chapel, 315 St. Leonards Rd, St. Leonards. Commencing at 11:00am, In lieu of flowers donations to the Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and can be made on the day.
6.5.1931 – 12.11.23
In loving memory of our precious Mum and Nan, our guardian angel, watching over us from above. Lyn, Graeme and family.
janie.finlay@taslabor.org.au
Scottsdale Show – Wood Chopping
225mm Standing Handicap
1st - Vaughan Kettle
2nd - Graham Purton
3rd - Anthony Richards
250mm Standing Rodney
Brown Memorial
1st - Dan Beams
2nd - Brent Walker
3rd - Vaughan Kettle
Hard Hitting
1st - Dale Beams
2nd -Michael Maine
3rd -Dylan Rowe
Masters 250mm Standing
1st - Bill Purton
2nd - Dale Lester
3rd - Kel Broomhall
Show Championship 325mm
Standing 1st -Dale Beams
2nd - Zac Beams
3rd - Michael Maine
300mm Graeme Kettle
Memorial Standing Handicap
1st - Mathew Mathers
2nd - Zac Beams
3rd- Graham Purton
4th - Dylan Rowe
5th - Michael Maine
6th- Dale Beams
POSITIONS VACANT
7th- Stephen Batchelor
8th- Daniel Beams
B Grade Championship
1st- Bill Purton
2nd - Henry Maine
3rd - Dale Lester
Front Markers Standing 1st - Toby Rowe
2nd- Graham Purton
3rd - Stephen Batchelor
Front Markers Underhand
1st - Amanda Beams
2nd - Dustin Kettle
3rd - Graham Purton
300m m Underhand
1st - Zac Beams
2nd - Daniel Beams
3rd- Michael Maine
Junior Underhand
1st- Michael Rowe
2nd - Kallie Batchelor
Chainsaw Racing Under 100cc
1st - Tony Dick
2nd - Brent Walker
3rd - Henry Maine
Over 100cc
1st- Tony Dick
2nd - James Simpson
3rd - Henry Maine
dorset COUNCIL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DIRECTOR – CORPORATE SERVICES
Dorset Council (Council) currently have a full-time opportunity for a Director of Corporate Services to join Council’s Management Team. This role offers a base salary range of $145k - $160k, plus a vehicle and 13% superannuation, based on relevant skills and experience.
In this role, you will:
• Participate as part of Council’s Management Team and proactively support the Management Team in leading and coordinating the activities of Council, implementing the strategic imperatives of Council and promoting Council’s key values;
• Oversee and have direct responsibility for the following departments, all of which report directly to this position: Finance/Treasury, Human Resources, Risk Management, Information Technology, Information Management, Customer Service, Administration, Rates, and Facility Management; and
• Provide effective and proactive leadership and guidance to staff and motivate staff to achieve organisation and team values, goals and objectives by modelling a high standard of professional conduct.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
• Demonstrated experience in an equivalent role and environment managing and providing quality leadership to a multi-disciplinary team;
• High-level leadership and management skills with the ability to build strong rapport and engaging working relationships; and
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including report writing, presentation and meeting/workshop facilitation.
To apply:
• For more information about this opportunity, visit www.dorset.tas.gov.au/employment-opportunities.
•To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to people@dorset.tas.gov.au.
• For a confidential discussion, contact General Manager John Marik at (03) 6352 6500.
• Applications close Sunday, 1 December 2024.
John Marik, General Manager
Show jumping results
30cm Lead Rein 1st – Matilda Brown riding Wombat; 30cm Open 1st – Janina Gilmartin riding Zulu; 60cm Peter Targett Memorial 1st – Rosie Chugg riding Jabeta Thorn in my side; 60cm Peter Targett Memorial 1st – Rosie Chugg riding Spring Lodge Mack; 60cm Championship 1st – Rosie Chugg riding Jabeta Thorn in my side; 70cm Championship 1st –Gemma King riding Sin n Tell; 75cm Junior 1st – Gemma King riding Sin n Tell; 75cm Open 1st – Jo McFarlane riding Asham Wizard; 80cm Championship 1st – Gemma King riding Riverdale Mocha; 85cm Junior 1st – Marli King riding Riverdale Idaho; 85cm Open 1st – Emily Archer riding Fortunate One;
90cm Open 1st – Isabella Swain riding Kingsfred Mosaic; 90cms Junior Championship 1stIsabella Swain riding Kingsfred Mosaic; 90cm Preliminary Championship 1st – Gemma James riding GE Mayfield; 95cm Speed 1st - Sharon Sikkema riding Clyde Cameron; 1m Open 1st – Jo Geard riding The Eagle Rock; 1m Championship 1st - Jo Geard riding The Eagle Rock; 110m Open 1st – Jo Geard riding The Eagle Rock; 110m Championship Chloe McFarlane riding Oaks Quokka; 120m Open 1st – Jo Geard riding Timeless Child; Fancy Dress Jump Izzy Wynwood and Isabella Swain; Showjumper of the Show Jo Geard riding The Eagle Rock.
Briefing of Decisions made at the Council Meeting held on 18 November at the Legerwood Hall
• Held the Annual General Meeting and presented the 2023/24 Annual Report to the community.
• Received the quarterly financial report for the period 30 September 2024.
• Received the Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails quarterly update and financials for the period ended 30 September 2024.
• Adopted the Northern Sports Facility Plan – Dorset Council Addendum 2024 and resolved to prioritise recommendations from the Addendum and explore partnering opportunities with other northern councils and agencies to attain funding.
• Nominated Ms Kerry Sacilotto: Director – Infrastructure, to be appointed as the Dorset Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator for a term of three years.
• Received and noted reviewed Policy No. 55 – Mobile Food Vendor and endorsed that this Policy undertake community consultation for a period of 21-days after which the final Policy will be presented back to Council for adoption.
• Adopted the new Policy No. 63 – Event Funding, along with noting associated Guidelines and summary of submissions received during the community consultation period of 28-days.
• Received and noted new Policy No. 64 – Private Works and endorsed that this Policy undertake community consultation for a period of 14-days after which the final Policy will be presented back to Council for adoption.
The recording of the Annual General Meeting and Council Meeting can be downloaded from these links: Annual General Meeting – https://bit.ly/40RrbDp Ordinary Council Meeting - https://bit.ly/3YTMcKT
For further information on any of these items, please contact Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw (0408 766 019) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).
• Dale Lester during a wood chopping class.
• (Above, left)Ashton and Chad Brown with horse Drummer; (above) Samantha Timperon and Emily Archer before the 70cm fancy dress rescue relay show jumping.
Tough weekend of bowls for Bridport
BRIDPORT BOWLS
BY THE BRIDPORT WIZARD
IT WAS a disappointing weekend of bowls for Bridport, with no division scoring points.
Bridport premier team took on Launceston on Saturday with all teams struggling to get on top of their opponents.
Captain Turtle's team was the best performing team on the day, going down by four shots, with himself playing well for his team along with Swandog Lethborg.
Uncle Ed's team battled hard all day but with some lucky bowling from the opposition toward the end of the game
couldn't bridge the gap going down by seven shots with Annie Bryan playing well in the lead position.
Dusty Monson's team tried hard all day to get in front of their opponents but found them a bit too strong on the day, going down by 12 shots with Dusty herself playing well and Kabana Morton leading well early on in the game.
It was good to see division 5 play a game on Saturday, they took on Bass and Flinders with all teams struggling to get on top of their opponents.
L.Archer was the best performing team going down by four shots.
Scores: Bridport 42 lt Launceston 65.
Monson 14 lt McCarthy 26, Walker 14 lt Antel 21, Churchill 14 lt Borg 18.
Div 5 Bridport 35 lt Bass and Flinders 69. L.Archer 17 lt Hoolihan 21, Sankey 7 lt Coleman 25, Archer 11 lt Flassman 18.
On Sunday, Bridport premier team played its postponed round 1 game against East L'ton and was completely outplayed and outscored by them but we did enjoy a nice afternoon tea.
Scores: Monson 9 lt Minns 37, Walker 16 lt Crocker 30, Churchill 18 lt K.Walker 30.
Bridport bowls club will again be holding community bowls this season starting on January 15. Contact Maxine Monson to enter your team.
Big win for Div 4 Scottsdale bowlers
SCOTTSDALE BOWLS
BY JAN FOSTER
WITH SCOTTSDALE hosting both our Division 1 and 4 sides at home on Thursday, November 14, we were ready for a successful day.
Division 1 played Cosgrove Park with Mike Hansell, Nerina Hansell, Cindy Walsh and Steve McMullan having a good game but went down by 20 to 23 shots.
John Dennis, Tony Guinta, Julie Keane and Arch Ranson just could not get a handle on the changing direction of the rink, going down 7 to 36.
Skip Graeme Walsh, Peter LeFevre, Jan Foster and Merv Chilcott had a good game but were out played by the Cosgrove Park players, also going down 13 shots to 22. Div. 4 had a much more successful day
against Deloraine, winning overall 75 shots to 41.
Barney Wise, Karen Gibson, Robert Sutton and Kath Ginn had a brilliant win 32 shots to 6 and were on top all day.
Skip Helen Pola, Danny Donaldson, Jeremy Carins and Pat Bennett also had a great win 26 to 17.
With a good contest all day between our third team comprising of skip Chris Coates, David Ezzy, Brian Walsh and Kerry Donaldson, Deloraine just pipped them by one shot, 17 to 18.
Saturday saw Div. 1 host North Launceston at home and all teams had a battle all day.
Mike, Nerina, Helen and Craig could not get that lead going, and went down 14 to 16 shots.
Barry Dennis, Nigel Chorley, Phil Hay
and Steve McMullan tried their best losing 15 to 23.
Team 3 with new skip Matt Slager, Tony Guinta, Arch and John had less than a successful day also losing 15 to 29.
Division 3 and Div 6 met up at the R.S.L. and headed off to Ravenswood with a fantastic day of bowls.
Skip Kerry Hayes, David Ezzy, who I believe played a great leads game, putting in some good shots, Kath Ginn and Kevin Coates all played well and came home winners 30 to 13.
Merv Chilcott’s team of Robert Sutton, Jan and Julie, kept in touch with their opposition and finally came out winners 21 to 14.
Finally, Chris Coates, Mel Austin, Pat Bennett and Peter LeFevre started off brilliantly and kept their rivals at a distance
all game, winning 28 to 14. It was a good all-round win with the teams bringing home 12 points on the day. Div. 6 struggled all day with only 3 players in the 1st team of Sam Knight, Brian Walsh Karen Gibson but put up a good effort, going down 12 to 30.
Trevor Jessup with players, John Rogers and Hannah Ride also struggled with only 3 players in their team, lost by 12 shots to 29. Tough day division 6 but you all put up a good fight.
Don’t forget Community Bowls is about to start on the 27th November. Those interested please give your name or team to our President Graeme Walsh by ringing 0409 532 339. It’s only a couple of hours on Wednesday night with great fun had by all.
C-Grade champs a stylish affair
SCOTTSDALE’S CRAIG Styles has taken out the State C-Grade Golf Championship as the Scottsdale Golf Club hosted the 2024 Men’s B & C Grade title over the weekend. The C Grade event marked its 24th year in Scottsdale while the B Grade golfers have been competing for their championship at the course since 2020.
A total of 68 players from 16 Clubs participated with 21 players from Colebrook making their annual pilgrimage.
Results - 2024 Men’s Tasmanian B & C Grade Championships - B Grade Champion - Mathew Saltmarsh (Seabrook) 172 Gross. C Grade Champion - Craig Styles (Scottsdale) 181 Gross. B Grade Nett Winner - Liam Rolle (Colebrook) 151 nett. C Grade Nett Winner - Craig Styles (Scottsdale)141 nett.
B Grade Results Sunday - Winner: Ashton Shearing 72 nett. R/Up - Clinton Densley 75. Third - Gary Krushka 77 c/b Jasper Krushka. Others - Brady Clark 78, Lindsay Rolle 79, Liam Rolle 80, Owen Firth 80. NTP 1/10 - Mathew Saltmarsh. NTP 5/14 - Ashton Shearing. C Grade Results Sunday -
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Open 8.30am till 5.00pm Monday to Friday and Saturdays till 11:30am.
SCOTTSDALE GOLF CLUB
HIDDEN PARTNERS
STABLEFORD
Winners: C Styles & J Wood
69. R/Up: T Hall & R Kerrison
59. Longest Putt: T Hall, C Ferguson. Gobblers - T Hall, R Kerrison, J Ferguson.
BRIDPORT GOLF CLUB
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
CHAMPIONSHIPS SECOND ROUND/ STROKE
Winner: A Kent 65. R/Up: H Davies 75 c/b L Lockhart. Putting: R Taylor 28. NTP Div 1 3/12: J Atkinson, Div2 1/10: L Lockhart. L/Putt OTF 2/11: J
Winner - Craig Styles 73 nett. Runner UpTim Fletcher 75 c/b. Third - Jock Ferguson. Others - John Wood 77, Greg Blackwell 78, Harrison Loveless 78, Cameron Dobson 79, Darren Nichol 79.
B Grade Results Saturday - Winner - Liam Rolle 72 nett. Runner Up - Zachary Doyle 76 c/b. Third - Ben Lewis. Others - Brady Clark 77, Mathew Saltmarsh 77, Robert Hayes 78, Clinton Densley 78. NTP 1/10Robert Hayes. NTP 5/14 - Alan Dobson.
C Grade Results Saturday 16 - Winner: Tim Fletcher 67 nett. R/Up: Craig Styles 69 c/b. Third: Bill Fahey. Others - Jakob Lefevre 70, Greg Blackwell 73, John Linger 74, Cameron Dobson 74. NTP 4/13 - Mark Dobson. • Craig Styles won the C-Grade Championship.
SPORTS RESULTS
Atkinson. 36 Hole Aggregate: A Kent 138. Croquet Long shots S Bond, M Smith. Draw: S Bond. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 STROKE/2ND ROUND CHAMPIONSHIPS
Women's Stableford, J Atkinson 35, K Cuthbertson 32. NTP 2nd shot 1/10: J Atkinson. Men, Winner: N Sutton 67. R/Up: D Etchells 71 c/b G Gurr, L Forbes Ewan 72, K Groves 72, J Carins
72. Putting: L Forbes-Ewan 28. NTP 1/10: L Forbes-Ewan, 6/15: K Groves. Longest Putt O/Field 9/18: K Russell. Friday Flappers: K Russell 19. 36 Hole
Nett Aggregate: N Sutton 135. Championship Leaders: A Grade: L Forbes-Ewan 153. B Grade: K Russell 188. C Grade: D Etchells 203. Next Week: Final round Championships. TAM O’SHANTER GOLF CLUB
DAVID DEAVIN MEMORIAL
STABLEFORD Winner: C Perkins 39. Div A: J Boatwright 37 c/b, C Browne 37. K Holmyard 36 c/b, R Hatton 36. P Deavin 35, J Langdale 34, P Nielsen 33. Div B C Perkins 39, G Bowkett 38, G Hatton 37, G Donald 35, M
RINGAROOMA
Roberts 34 c/b, B Beck 34, D Shaw 33 c/b, I Gragory 33. Longest putt M Hallaby. NTP 2/11: K Holmyard, 4/13: D Bingley, 6/15: G Donald.
• Annie Bryan about to play her bowl at Bridport.
Magpies join the big league
BY PETER FISH
ALEX HALL and Joe Krushka, two of the leaders of the Scottsdale Football Club program, participated in a public appearance at York Park last week to usher in the NTFA Premier League for 2025. All six clubs – Scottsdale, Longford,
Deloraine, South Launceston, North Launceston, and Launceston – were represented.
Both North Launceston and Launceston were present at the occasion, despite being vocal critics of the original plan to form a premier league.
The new league will require all clubs to field a senior, reserves, senior women’s, and an Under 18 team.
Scottsdale recently appointed Rickie Dolliver as its senior club coach for the next two years, and Deloraine has announced Nick Milbourne as its senior coach.
South Launceston has appointed Grant Holt and Tom Foon as joint coaches, while North Launceston is likely to reappoint
Adrian Smith as its senior coach. Kacey Curtis will coach Longford, and Jake Hinds will be in charge at Launceston.
Rickie Dolliver will be in Scottsdale on December 13 to attend the club’s Christmas function, before taking up his coaching duties in January.
Joe Krushka will supervise pre-season training in the interim.
Women’s coach Mark Prior is meeting with his players next Saturday, November 23rd.
The NTFA said Tasmania’s best will play in the Premier League and will also take part in a men’s and women’s Regional All Stars Series, facing off against the top players from all three Premier Leagues
around the State.
The cream of the crop from the Premier League will be part of the Senior State Academy, which will assemble state teams to play a series of games against high quality interstate opposition including VFL and VFLW teams.
The new-look competition is also set to see a new level of exposure, with one women’s and men’s game broadcast with commentary every week, as well
as statistics and footage for every single game.
The NTFA said the fixture was being devised to accommodate state and representative football to enable all aspirational players to join a Premier League club and play for both their local club and pursue higher honours.
Work is well progressed on rules, regulations and other key considerations to ensure a strong competition, they said.
Milne to motivate U18s
SCOTTSDALE FOOTBALL Club has announced club stalwart Troy Milne as its Under 18 coach for season 2025.
President David Mullins said Milne had an outstanding playing and coaching record at the club.
“A playing career that spanned 330 senior games with his beloved Magpies, Troy won four Best & Fairest Awards and was a member of the club’s last senior premiership back in 2001.
“He coached the seniors for four years between 2003 - 2006, and also the Under 18s between 2018 - 2021.
“We are very excited to add Troy’s experience to our coaching panel for 2025.”
• SFC stalwart Troy Milne is back at the club at the helm of the U18 program.
Friday night final
BY SARAH FORSYTH
THE NORTH Eastern Netball Association’s Social Spring Mixed Netball Roster is about to wrap up, with the Grand Final scheduled for this Friday, November 22.
Over nine rounds, nine teams have competed in the mixed netball roster, with teams entered varying from groups of high school friends to family groups and every combination in between – with some
fantastic team names. Monstars finished atop the ladderundefeated during the roster, followed closely by the reigning 2023 premiers The Opposition. These two teams will battle it out on Friday night for 2024 bragging rights for the best mixed netball side in the North East.
The Grand Final will be played at the Scottsdale Netball Courts and commences at 6.30pm.
• Spring mixed netball grand final teams ready for the decider.
Ringarooma Show Equestrian event results
Topsy Champion: Hudson Gonninon, CHARLIE; Topsy Reserve Champion: Sophie Binns, DUSTY; Pony Champion: Lily Elphinstone, ROCKY HILL ARCHILLES; Pony Reserve Champion: Keira Cassidy, HEIDI; Galloway Champion: Matilda Cameron, NIGELLA SNAPDRAGON; Galloway Reserve Champion: Layla Oliver, LACEY; Hack Champion: Amelia Ranson, MYAH; Hack Reserve Champion: Melissa Jones, SOLOMON; Supreme Champion: Amelia Ranson, MYAH; Junior Riding Champion: Caitlyn Davis, ISLAND AFFAIR; Senior Riding Champion: Ashton Brown, FIRESTONE LODGE DIABLO; Show Jumping Champion: Mackenzie Heazlewood, ELITE NIGHTHAWK; Show Jumping Reserve Champion: Bethany McGregor, NEIKA HAZEL.
• Matilda Cameron jumping Langtree X Factor. • Mackenzie Heazlewood riding Elite Nighthawk.
• Scottsdale Football Club leaders Joe Krushka and Alex Hall with her son Jock at UTAS Stadium last week as the NTFA talked up its Premier League.
Bridport SLSC set for season
BRIDPORT SURF Life Saving Club is gearing up for another exciting year, with the season officially set to start on December 1.
Preparations are well underway for both operational and competitive elements associated with the club.
One of the looming highlights is the Bridport Surf Sports Carnival, the first carnival in the Statewide series that will see more than 400 competitors from across the State show off their skills.
The carnival will be held over the weekend of December 7-8 at Goftons Beach and will include beach and water racing.
Three young members set to take part locally are also set to shine on national stage, with Annie Howard, Cooper Reeve and Tim Innes working hard over the
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offseason to ensure they are in contention for the honour of representing the club and State.
Annie will represent Tasmania as part of the senior squad competing in u17s at the Super Surf Teams league in New South Wales on December 14 and 15.
Cooper and Tim are aiming for selection in the U14s at the Youth Interstate Championships on the Gold Coast from 1st April. Both are currently in the squad which will be narrowed down closer to the event.
“I want to congratulate them on behalf of the club and community on their achievements to date,” President Justin Reeve said.
“It’s a huge honour for a club of Bridport’s size to have three athletes being selected
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and a testament to their dedication and effort they put in for a sport they love.
“Annie, Cooper and Tim are the future of the Bridport SLSC, not only are they setting the benchmark in competition, they are fantastic inspiring leaders within our club, community and the surf lifesaving movement, and great role models for our nippers and members to inspire to.”
The next crop of life savers to be patrolling the beach started their training in tough conditions on Sunday, with a Surf Rescue Certificate being delivered by the club.
This season the club will patrol Goftons Beach on the weekends throughout December, January and February and every day between Christmas and New Year.
“Our surf life savers undertake training that teaches essential surf lifesaving skills, including water safety, rescue techniques, and first aid, to prepare our members to respond effectively in emergency situations at the beach. It’s a great set of skills for life and we encourage people to get involved,” Mr Reeve said.
His call to arms comes as Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) launches a new national safety campaign ‘Stop. Look. Stay Alive’ aimed at getting people to make safety a priority when visiting the coastline.
Tragically last year alone, 150 people drowned along Australia’s coastline, all occurring outside of the patrolled flags. Men were overrepresented in the T CONTINUES ON PAGE 11.
• Cooper Reeve, Tim Innes and Annie Howard are gearing up for a big summer of competition representing Bridport Surf Life Saving Club.