Call to action for Northeast Park
BY RACHEL WILLIAMS
ONE OF the region’s popular recreational spaces was “pretty derelict” and in need of greater maintenance to ensure it was preserved as a community and visitor attraction.
That’s the belief of the Scottsdale Lions Club, who are seeking public assistance to help restore the site to its former glory.
The Lions Club made a submission in the recent Dorset Council community budget process and immediate past president Merv Chilcott is disappointed no extra money was forthcoming.
Mr Chilcott told last Monday’s Council meeting during Public Question Time that he had met on site with former infrastructure Director Michael Buckley who “agreed it was pretty derelict”.
Council Corporate Services Acting Director Lauren Tolputt said the Lions Club’s submission was very broad and
focused mostly on tidying the park up and reinvigorating it as a family outing destination.
Ms Tolputt said while the Lions submission as an “entire concept” was not funded, the Council has a standard $21,000 maintenance budget for Northeast Park, and an additional $6000 would be spent performing priority tree maintenance in accordance with an arborist’s report.
An additional $35,000 will be spent to reseal the internal road and carpark, she said.
Ms Tolputt said submissions that weren’t funded this year would be kept and assessed against external funding opportunities and would also be used to inform future planning activities and budget discussions.
Northeast Park incorporates a free caravan and RV park, barbeque facilities and a children’s playground area.
Mr Chilcott said there needed to be
more toilets alongside general park improvements.
“We try to do as much as we can. It’s a special place and we have had some fantastic times down here,” Mr Chilcott said.
“I’ve got photos where there were no rushes and they’d come down the water in canoes and paddle boats to celebrate Tasmania Day. We had some great Carols by Candlelight events on the stage but that needs painting and maintenance.
“We need to spray the blackberries, the ponds need to be cleared out and one pond that used to be full of lilies is now overgrown.”
Lions Vice President Melissa Krushka said one pond had been cleaned recently by Lions members and a number of working bees had helped tidy one over-grown area as well as a walkway to access the Rail Trail.
But a dwindling number of Lions’
members meant the upkeep of the park was a challenge and the club hoped a call to action would encourage more volunteers at future working bees.
The concept of the park was first developed in 1930 and 150 people attended the first working bee and 1000 people attended the 1935 opening which included a swimming carnival.
In the 1980s a resurgence of community group interest saw areas cleared, new ponds, shelters, structures and walkways developed.
The renewed push for the area to be revitalised comes ahead of the inaugural Scottsdale Spudfest to be held on the site on March 16.
“We will rally a group of willing workers to get the water back to its former glory –a big community working bee probably at the end of October when there is spring growth about and it is a bit drier on the ground,” Mr Chilcott said.
• Scottsdale Lions VP Melissa Krushka with Marianne and Wally Bennett and Merv Chilcott at Northeast Park.
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30 Years Ago – August 25, 1994 White stars in the pool.
Scottsdale Swimming Club’s Jessica White was the star of the winter swimming championships held at the Mowbray pool. Jessica won a total of six medals across the day, four in the 13/14 years age group and the remaining two in the opens section. Jessica wasn’t the only White to pick up medals on the day, Brittany White, Bronwyn White and Tasman White all won medals at the meet. The local club was also represented by swimmers Joanne Harris, Kristen Gerke and Sam Gerke.
40 Years Ago – August 23, 1984
Husband and wife favoured for ride.
Husband and wife competitors, John and Shirley Clinton are favourites for the 10th anniversary Scottsdale Endurance Ride on Saturday. Mrs Clinton won the first ride and has been successful four times in 10 years. The 100km ride was first conducted by the Woodlands Trail Riding Club in 1975 and taken over by the North-Eastern Endurance Club in 1978. The anniversary 100km ride would begin from the Scottsdale recreation ground at 7am and riders would travel through North Scottsdale, Kamona, Forester, Wonder Valley, Bolch’s Run, along Burnside Rd and back to the Recreation ground.
60 Years Ago – August 28, 1964 Boat sinks of Waterhouse Island. A fishing boat enroute from Waterhouse Island to Bridport sank off Croppies Point. The boat Liela-L was owned by Noel Francis Lade and was carrying 76 sheep from the island when it began to sink. A may-day signal was received at Bridport at 12:50pm saying that the engine room was full of water and the boat was sinking fast, two miles off the point. The fishing boat KT.1 which was in the area, went to the distressed vessel’s assistance. It took the boat in tow and made for the shore as fast as possible but the Liela-L sank in seven fathoms of water, six miles south west of the island.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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MISINFORMATION BY BLUE DERBY CRITICS
It’s only been 15 months since Dorset Council handed over entire responsibility for the business development and marketing of the Blue Derby brand to our volunteer board at the Blue Derby Foundation (BDF).
I am proud to share with readers some of the positive activities that our charity has initiated in this very short time.
These contributions to our community often seem to be lost in continuing misinformation around the revitalisation of Derby and surrounds.
In recent months BDF has provided Council with $104,000 towards trail maintenance and bridge projects on the network from funds raised through sponsorships and donations.
As reported in the Advertiser, the Foundation recently secured a further $150,000 of independent funding for a new trail build with a three-year paid maintenance deal.
BDF has just locked in the International Trail Builders Association Conference for Derby which will see more than 200 people from around the world visit the region in December 2025.
This is the first time it has been held outside of North America, the flow-on effects for the state and North-East will
Wattle Day
BY MIKE DOUGLAS
IT’S THE time of year when our national colours of green and gold are spread across the landscape.
According to the historian Alison Alexander an early celebration of the wattle was in Van Diemen’s Land at the inaugural Hobart Regatta, December 1, 1838.
The Governor’s wife, Jane Franklin, was passionate about the wattle and urged patrons to wear a sprig of wattle blossom tied with a ribbon of British blue.
The idea caught on and some booths also displayed verse about the wattle, such as:
I’m of colonial growth, I boast no ancient fame, You smile – but by my troth, I’ll make myself a name.
be enormous.
The BDF has launched a brand-new interactive website promoting not only the global mountain bike destination but the entire North-East, alongside a new booking platform and targeted marketing campaigns.
We have supported major events like the World Enduro, TasGravity and Devils Cardigan as well as the centenary of the Derby Town Hall and local markets.
We also provide trail maintenance volunteers when requested.
Work has already begun on the tenth anniversary of Blue Derby in 2025 and the design of a Blueprint for Derby’s next 10 years following this.
The contribution of the Foundation has delivered financial savings of over $200,000 per year to Council through the voluntary efforts of Foundation members replacing the time of the former GM, other Council staff and paid consultants.
We’ve introduced transparent relationships and work hard to attract not only visitors but new residents and families to live and work in the area, populating our schools, towns and community groups.
Services like a new pharmacy opening in Branxholm would not be happening without us all working together to build
community.
Tourism Tasmania quotes that Derby brings more than $20 million directly and another $50 million indirectly to the state – to say this doesn’t have an impact on industry in the North-East is plainly uninformed.
More than 81,000 visitors arrive annually (data updated on August 1, 2024 tvsanalyser.com.au/) with Derby having a critical connection to the Launceston Airport and Spirit of Tasmania.
We will shortly release information from our BDF Visitor Experience Survey, the first of its kind professional survey collecting hard data and research from travellers to Derby and beyond.
When people are constantly spreading misinformation and talking down a global destination like Derby, they are putting investment in services and jobs throughout Dorset at risk.
When you describe money spent on say the Scottsdale Aquatic Centre or Victoria Street you don’t describe it as a loss because it is regarded as an investment.
Blue Derby is also an investment returning over thirty-fold every year.
We encourage the North-East community to celebrate all successes in the region, including Blue Derby.
Chris Cafe, Blue Derby Foundation Chair
By Federation in 1901 it was a symbol of the nation.
A Wattle Day league was formed and September 1, 1910, was the first Wattle Day.
For many years there were Wattle
August 30
• Scottsdale Senior Social Club, Northbourne Hall, from 1:30pm August 30 – September 1
• Flinders Island Running Festival Flinders Island
September 7
• Bridport Village Market Bridport, 9:30am – 1:00pm September 13-15
• NETAC Golden Anniversary Scottsdale Mechanics’ Institute Hall
September 14-15
• Rail Trail Run and Ride Scottsdale
September 19
• Lions Club of Bridport Charity Golf Day Barnbougle Dunes, tee off 8:00am
September 27
• Scottsdale Senior Social Club, Northbourne Hall, from 1:30pm
October 5
• Bridport Village Market Bridport, 9:30am – 1:00pm
October 8
• Garden Walk, Scottsdale
Bowls Club
RSL Scottsdale, from 9:30am
Day street parades across the nation including Scottsdale.
It’s sad to say that Wattle Day has faded from public cognisance but perhaps on September 1, you might pause to admire this national icon.
NORTH EASTERN EVENTS
CALENDAR 2024
October 12
• Scottstoberfest North Scottsdale Hall, 1:00pm
• Winnaleah Football Club Reunion Winnaleah Hotel, 5:00pm
October 18
• Flinders Island Show Whitemark
October 19
• Plant Fest, Springfield Friends of St Paul’s Church
October 20
• Big Day Out Lilydale Recreation Ground, 10:00am – 2:00pm
October 25
• 60 Years of Seniors in Scottsdale Northbourne Hall, 1:00pm
October 26
• Ruby’s Marathon for Suicide Prevention
Scottsdale Rec Ground, 8:30am
November 2
• Gladstone Hotel Rodeo Gladstone
• Wattle in bloom at Northeast Park in Scottsdale.
Investigation into vandalism, burglaries
POLICE ARE investigating a spate of vandalism and burglaries in the Scottsdale area with those targeted frustrated by the “entitlement” of perpetrators.
About $2000 worth of goods were stolen from the Dorset Men’s Shed on Christopher St, the Shell Pineview Service Station was hit by a break-in and Dorset Council is still counting the cost of damage at the Recreation Ground toilet block.
A Police spokesperson said the incidents did not appear to be related.
Vandalism at the Scottsdale Rec Ground occurred between Friday, August 23 and 25.
CCTV footage has been captured along with photos of vandalism and reported to the Police for investigation.
Dorset Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw said damage caused to the amenities included a hand basin torn from the wall, smashed tiles, busted plumbing fixtures and smashed toilet cisterns.
The same toilet block was subject to graffiti a few weeks ago, he said.
“It is extremely disappointing that vandalism to community assets continues to occur. Not only is vandalism a cost burden to ratepayers, it also renders community infrastructure unusable while repairs are undertaken,” he said.
Police are also investigating burglary and stealing at the Shell business on George St overnight on August 22.
Owner David Clough said it was frustrating.
“They smashed a rear window and ransacked the place looking for cigarettes and cash – they made a bloody mess,” Mr Clough said.
“You can’t stop them – they’ll just get away with a slap on the wrist if they find them anyway. It’s a real nuisance.”
A burglary and stealing occured at the Men's Shed between August 16 – 19.
Men's Shed President Nick Hopkins said a side gate had been cut from the Recreation Ground and they levered a window to gain entry.
Mr Hopkins said it was very frustrating, a sentiment echoed by fellow member Scott Hall.
“For a group that is community based, that’s not for profit, that is doing good to be targeted by those that think they are entitled to it is very disappointing,” Mr Hall said.
The shed has 22 members who spend time working on individual projects, repairing items and providing community donations by selling items such as fire kindling.
“Most of the tools that were taken were actually owned by individuals who had brought them to work with them and some of them were owned by the shed – there is a question with the insurers at the moment but with the cost of excess it probably won’t be worth it,” member Merv Chilcott said.
“We are in a changing community. It’s not that long ago that you could leave your doors unlocked and keys in the car but you just can’t do that anymore,” Mr Chilcott said.
Anyone with information should call Scottsdale Police on 131444 or report to Crime Stoppers.
Diverse submissions for Rail Trail
A COMMUNITY feedback period for the 2024 Business Case for the NorthEast Tasmanian Rail Trail saw around 90 submissions sent into Dorset Council before the 28-day feeback period closed. Council officers will compile the information in preparation for a workshop with Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw. Mr Wardlaw said the submissions from interested parties reflected a range of
views, both in support of and against the project.
Of the submissions, 34 were identified as being from Dorset residents, 20 from Launceston residents, and 15 from individuals outside both municipalities.
Authors of the remaining submissions did not specify where they were located.
Commissioner Wardlaw said it was encouraging to see the communities of
the Launceston and Dorset municipalities actively engaging in this process.
“Their input is invaluable as we move forward with key decisions,” Mr Wardlaw said.
“Early indications show diverse perspectives from the community, and this feedback will play a crucial role in the Council’s decision-making process regarding the Rail Trail project.”
Council will consider the next steps for the project at an upcoming Council meeting. The new business case for the polarising project was released at the July Council meeting, outlining a new project cost of $4.28 million for the section from Lilydale Falls to Scottsdale with a funding shortfall of $2.8 million.
If it gets the go-ahead, the plan is for the trail to be officially opened in February 2026.
Dorset Council Inquiry error reaction
THE ONGOING suspension of Dorset Council is causing serious frustration.
Local Government Minister Nic Street ordered Board Of Inquiry panellists Andrew Walker and Andrew Paul to give Council as a body corporate an opportunity to respond to the draft report after they failed to do so.
Mr Walker a barrister, and Mr Paul, a veteran of local government, did not respond to questions asking why they didn’t consult Council and whether they
conceded to making a mistake.
In a statement, the Board said it “will reconsider its report as quickly as possible”
It has invited submissions from the Council and confirmed it previously invited submissions from all suspended Councillors, and former Councillors and other affected parties.
Suspended Mayor Greg Howard said it was not good enough.
“It is incomprehensible that a Board of Inquiry that has a senior barrister
in its ranks cannot get its head around procedural fairness and through the process there have been other examples in my opinion,” Cr Howard said.
“During interviews councillors were prevented from conferring with their lawyers when asked complex legal questions and some findings in the report clearly cannot be justified by the evidence in the report.”
Suspended Deputy Mayor Dale Jessup said he was frustrated with the process.
“I hope these delays do not result in the Minister over-shooting the statute of limitations in the Tasmanian Local Government Act and missing any opportunity to take action against any person found to have breached the Act relating to this inquiry,” he said.
LGAT President Mick Tucker said he hoped that “whatever the findings are that the report is clear and concise and delivered as soon as possible so the good people of Dorset can move on.”
• Scott Hall, Ross Watson, Nick Hopkins and Maxwell Webster at the Men’s Shed which had $2000 worth of tools stolen from it in a burglasy last weekend.
Weather forecast stops sailing
ONE BASS Strait Freight sailing from Bridport to Flinders Island has been impacted by the forecast stormy weather that was set to hit the State overnight.
The weekly general freight and groceries, plus vehicle and passenger sailing has been postponed.
“Luckily this time of year is on the quiet side as far as passengers go,” a BSF spokesperson said.
“The island folk are always very understanding as far as the weather is concerned and the supermarkets usually will organise to fly urgent perishables over if need be.
“The skipper keeps a close eye on the weather and we plan to go as soon as there is a break in the wind that is safe but at this stage it is looking quite bad all week sadly.”
Power pain was also predicted as a result of the forecast wild weather.
TasNetworks staff are back on the job to respond
to any storm related outages after industrial action caused problems across the State late last week and over the weekend.
Ringarooma residents had an outage from 5.55pm into the evening last Thursday as a result of a damaged HV connector.
Alberton residents were left without power on Friday and Pyengana was hit by an 8-hour outage on Monday.
“It went out at 12.45pm and they were saying it could have been 32 hours without power which would have been really bad but they got it back on at 8.15pm so the cows only missed one milking thankfully,” Pyengana farmer Darcy Nicklason said.
“They said it was an earth fault that was hard to find.”
A TasNetworks spokesman could not say whether delayed responses were due to the unionled action as part of their fight for a better pay deal.
Road Safety feedback sought
A SPEED zone change proposal to increase safety on Derby Back Road will be considered by Dorset Council.
Options being considered include reducing the current 100km/h to 80km/h across either the entire length of the road from the Tasman Highway or part of the road from Derby Station
Road west to the Tasman Highway.
The Bridport pedestrian crossing proposal is also out for public feedback.
In consultation with the Department of State Growth, Council is considering the introduction of a 40km/h shopping zone and a zebra crossing adjacent to the Henry Street junction.
THE NEW RANGE OF MERLO TRACKED CARRIER PRODUCTS
Passionate paramedic celebrates fifty years
A SCAMANDER-BASED
Ambulance Tasmania officer is celebrating a milestone 50 years in the making.
Northern Intensive Care
Paramedic Graeme Jones, who works across the North-East, first became a volunteer at 17-yearsold and qualified as a paramedic shortly after.
He’s seen significant changes since his humble beginnings in the mid-1970s but he still loves his job.
“It is a fabulous job; I’ve loved every moment of it and there’s never been a time in my 50 years that I’ve wanted to leave the service,” Mr Jones said.
“It was basic First Aid back in that era but now it’s a universitybased career – our clinical capacity and equipment have massively improved, and you just can’t compare the service that I joined.”
Some memorable moments from the past five decades include countless Search and Rescue efforts, aiding helicopter crash survivors in the Central Highlands, delivering more than 20 babies - including three in the space of four days at George Town - and providing care during the Beaconsfield Mine collapse in 2006.
“All paramedics are going to see the whole gambit of life from extreme tragedy and sorrow to heartwarming things – I have seen a lot in 50 years,” Mr Jones said.
Throughout his career, his patients remain central to his passion for the job.
“I think respect is probably the biggest quality that a paramedic should have, respect for their patients. I’ve always respected my patients and do the upmost I can for them,” he said.
While he marks his 50th anniversary as a paramedic, the journey isn’t over just yet.
“I have no intentions of going anywhere just at the moment –I’m hopeful I can squeeze a couple more years out of it!”
That’s good news for Ambulance Tasmania Chief Executive Jordan Emery.
“Graeme is just one of the most incredible human beings that we have at Ambulance Tasmania.
“When you reflect on the fact that after 50 years, he is still turning out to patients every day, that he’s still working on a truck, working night shift, doing call outs at night, it’s just remarkable and inspiring,” Mr Emery said.
• Graeme Jones is celebrating 50 years on the job. Photo: Courtesy of Marina Hacquin, Tasmanian Department of Health.
Scottsdale Library adult literacy support offering
CATH KILNER has returned to Scottsdale Library in a new role supporting adult literacy in the NorthEast.
Ms Kilner views the library as a unique place to connect and facilitate collaboration with the local community.
After volunteering with children’s after school programs such as Code Club, she became interested in education and retrained as a teacher –a career which opened her eyes to many challenges learners face, including dyslexia.
“My experience is that people I have met with dyslexia are often highly creative and good at finding strategies to cope, especially with assistive technologies at our fingertips. Teaching has helped me understand how everyone learns differently and I’m excited to be able to offer tailored learning programs to suit people’s goals,” she said.
Libraries Tasmania offers free oneto-one help for adults in the North-
East who would like to improve their reading, writing or everyday maths skills.
This may include help with applying for a job or enrolling in a course, preparing for a learner licence test, reading to your children and or learning spelling tips.
The library is celebrating Adult Learners Week with a Dorset History Talk at 11am on Wednesday, September 4 and Beginners Ukulele from 10.30 am – 12 noon on Friday, September 6.
Farmer hope for Freight Equalisation
TASFARMERS HAS welcomed the passing of a motion proposed by Independent Tasmanian Senator Tammy Tyrrell to establish a select committee inquiry into the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme.
CEO Nathan Calman said the decision to review the scheme came at a critical time, with primary producers heavily impacted by drought, rising freight costs, and inadequate mechanisms of support.
"There is an urgency to refresh the scheme to ensure it is fit for purpose
and that it places Tasmanian farmers on the same level footing as mainland counterparts when it comes to the cost of freight," said Mr Calman.
He said the review must thoroughly examine the real costs of freight across Bass Strait, identifying the full financial burden on producers and exporters.
"Consideration should be given to mandating the indexation of financial support to cover all associated costs, including rehandling, container hire, port
fees, and warehousing,” he said.
Ms Tyrell said she was happy to successfully set up a Senate Select Committee with full Senate support after being told by farmers and business groups that the program does not work.
“The TFES isn’t helping businesses the way it’s supposed to. On average it takes four months from when a business ships their produce to when they get money back from the TFES. How many small businesses do you know that can wait four months for an invoice
to be paid? “ Ms Tyrell said.
“I can’t count all the conversations I’ve had with Tassie businesses telling me how much they need this inquiry. It’s a chance for them to tell the Senate, in their own words, what needs to be fixed - rather than the Government telling them what they need.”
Public hearings will be held around the State with a report due to be handed down with recommendations on November 26.
Dorset Connector bus service begins
THE NEW Dorset Connector service has started taking passengers after being officially unveiled earlier this month.
The Better Health 4 Dorset and Community Transport Services Tasmania bus is for anyone over the age of 18 that lives in the municipality that can selfmanage.
The service aims to address gaps in current transport services, with the 11-seater bus set to take residents around the community and into Launceston.
“We have over 150 people registered and are still signing people up. There is no cut off for signing up,” Better Helath 4 Dorset’s Bec Smith said.
“We are very excited that we have
been able to purchase the bus to support the community. We are hoping that the bus will ease the pressure on Dorset residents, increase community connection, reduce isolation and support their health and wellbeing needs.”
The bus is available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week for people accessing appointments, shopping and social outings.
A co-contribution model is used to recover some of the costs with a 5km journey costing $8.90 through a 240km trip costing $42 with some special rates available.
Registrations and more details are still available via Better Health 4 Dorset, which has a new Health and Wellbeing Hub in King St, Scottsdale.
• Karen Gibson with Val Cocker, Pat Young and Wendy Williams at the official opening of the new Dorset transport service
• Cath Kilner will support adult literacy at Scottsdale Library.
Break O’Day
BY MAYOR MICK TUCKER
THIS MONTH, our community came together to honour the sacrifice and service of those who fought in the Vietnam War. The conflict had a profound impact on our State, with approximately 17 Tasmanians losing their lives among the 2300 who served in Vietnam.
It was a privilege to have Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Guy Barnett, join us at the service in St Helens. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (East Coast Tas Sub-branch) for organising the event and to everyone who attended.
Congratulations to Scamander for being named Airbnb’s second best tiny town for offering unique and charming experiences to explore.
As a result, Scamander Surf Life Saving Club Inc will receive $30,000 to support their operations including covering the cost of registering their rescue boats.
Scamander is well known for its surf breaks, river and ocean fishing and is the perfect spot for families, kayakers and paddle boarders looking to enjoy during the summer and it is great to see our community highlighted as part of this project.
Scamander is a really special coastal hamlet and I know this support for our SLSC will help more people discover what makes our community so loved by locals by supporting our volunteers who help keep locals and visitors safe allowing them to enjoy some of Tasmania’s iconic and pristine coastline.
We’re also eager to hear from you about how we can make Break O’Day even better.
We’re running a community survey
Lilydale Progress Association
BY PRESIDENT TONY NAAR
IT IS 60 years ago this year since the Lilydale community banded together through a series of working bees and fundraising events to build the Lilydale swimming pool.
Since Lilydale came under the jurisdiction of the City of Launceston in the early 1990s, the pool entered a period of decline.
However, in 2022/23 Council spent a considerable sum on urgent repairs and in 2023 Lilydale’s first community playground was erected in front of the pool.
In 2024, the City of Launceston
allocated $40,000 to the swimming pool and playground area, matching the Liberal State Government's pre-election commitment.
Recently, Council has replaced the free electric BBQ at the back of the swimming pool and put in a gate so that the BBQ area can be accessed at any time through the end of the playground. This should be a great venue for families, especially when the pool is open in the summer months.
Council has also committed to adding a new, separate water filter system to the toddlers' pool and re-lining the toddlers' pool to remove the existing horrible, rough surface.
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• Scamander was voted the country's second best tiny town by Airbnb. to gather your thoughts on how we can enhance our region. This is your chance to highlight what’s working well and what could use some improvement. Whether it’s boosting local business, education, or infrastructure, or sharing your thoughts on amenities and services, your feedback is invaluable. This survey will help shape our Economic Development Strategy, guiding us in creating more job opportunities and improving the quality of life here in Break O’Day.
An expansion joint was deemed the cause of the leak in the main pool, the pool has been drained and the expansion joint will be replaced.
Further, the cause of the bog in the playground in front of the pool has been identified and will be fixed, pool signage that was inside the playground has been positioned at the pool gate, a section of fencing between the pool and the playground has been replaced, and the rubbish bin has been moved to a much safer location
All works are scheduled to be completed before the pool opens this year.
After that, there is still the commitment from the current State Government to spend $40,000 on this precinct.
George Town Flinders Island
BY MAYOR GREG KEISER
HEALTHY GEORGE Town 2024 Spring/ Summer Program is here!
Check out the new George Town Council website to view our exciting old and new sessions, kicking off in early September and running through December!
Join us for free activities, including pilates, aqua fitness, yoga, pickleball/ badminton/table tennis, seniors’ aqua therapy, mindfulness, cross fitness, walking groups, and jazzercise.
Bookings are essential for some while others are more flexible.
It’s the perfect way to get fit, stay healthy, and have fun in a friendly, social environment. For more information
We are also pleased to announce the commencement of our “Caring for Cats Program” a free cat desexing and microchipping pilot program for residents of the George Town municipality.
It is a requirement under the Tasmanian Government Cat Management Act 2009 that owners must ensure that their cats, over the age of 4 months are de-sexed and microchipped.
The 2024 Youth Voice Collection for George Town is also now open for youth aged 10-24 who live or study in the George Town municipality.
Local youth, in partnership with the Future Impact Group, are aiming to gather 250 voices to help shape a brighter future for our community.
Visit the Future Impact Group Facebook page to participate and learn more.
BY MAYOR RACHEL SUMMERS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17th began with clear skies and glorious sunshine, but as the day wore on, rain arrived—usually a welcome sight in winter.
However, just as 5pm approached, the clouds parted like the Red Sea, marking the perfect moment for Wilderfeast to kick off.
Originally conceived as a celebration of the end of winter and the changing seasons, Wilderfeast has evolved over the years.
This year, the event transitioned from its adults-only roots to a family-friendly affair, attracting around 200 hardy souls who braved the elements.
Local food and drink providers showcased a tempting array of offerings, from hearty goulash and spring rolls to steaming soups and the quintessential
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If Council's works are successful, then the State Government funding should be the icing on the cake in bringing this area up to the standard that our community deserves.
The LDPA appreciates the work done by City of Launceston staff and also the support for our community from Councillor Andrew Palmer.
It is gratifying to see the community rally around to support resident Dave Blanch, who has lost his home to fire.
The LDPA has assisted with a cheque for $300 and a community fundraiser will be held at the Lilydale Tavern on Sunday, September 15, with great music from local bands, door prizes and raffles.
Aussie barbecue. One of the standout dishes of the evening was a banana and caramel pizza topped with caramel popcorn, courtesy of Cate Cooks, though all her pizzas were great.
Furneaux Distillery kept spirits high with a selection of cocktails, sparkling wine, and glühwein—the perfect antidote to a cold, blustery Tasmanian winter’s night. Island favorites Well-Strung provided the evening’s entertainment, with children taking over the dance floor and showing the adults how to really let loose.
Wilderfeast proved to be a heartwarming celebration, bringing the community together despite the unpredictable weather.
The event was a collaboration between Flinders Council and the Furneaux Collective. The Collective is looking to hold a Jungle Jive on Friday, October 4 as part of the School Holiday Program.
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POSITIONS VACANT FOR SALE
MORNING Kindling, available at Scottsdale Men’s Shed. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, 10.00am till 2.00pm. Now also available at Ag Warehouse, Scottsdale, proceeds to Hospital Auxiliary.
Full Time Truck Driver
Working as part of our team, in collaboration with RIO TINTO. OTTA Group are looking for their next employee. Monday to Friday with a rotating roster for Saturdays.
Above award wages paid, superannuation, sick pay, carers pay, uniform and all PPE supplied.
Position description:
• Early starts.
• Ability to take direction & be a forward thinker.
• Ability to work within a team environment, and be able to work autonomously.
• 6 months probation applies.
• Can pass a rigorous intense medical (paid for by company), have no asthma.
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Endurance ride honours for Alexa
SANTARENA PARK was alive with equine activity over the weekend for the Jolly Lette Memorial Ride.
North East Equine Endurance Club organiser Megan Jensen said the final starting line-up included 72 riders, after some entries pulled out due to the weather conditions.
There were 42 entrants in the 80km distance with a 90.48% completion rate. First across the line was Alexa Parker on Highland View Daisy, who completed the course in 3hrs 57min 30 seconds. She also won the first junior and best conditioned junior.
Local dad and daughter duo Noel Lockhart on Lockleigh Park Silver and Kirsty Lockart on Archerville Cimarron tasted success with Noel second in the middleweight category and Kirsty first in the lightweight section and winner of best conditioned lightweight.
Ms Jensen said the turn out made it one of the biggest endurance events held in Tasmania this year.
“With the picturesque ride base and wellloved tracks many riders prioritise getting to this ride each year from all across the State,” she said.
“Despite weather conditions we had
happy riders, high completion rates in all rides and our emergency float was not needed at all. The day ran smoothly and was a great success.”
“The NEEEC would like to thank the vets, officials and volunteers who were there all day, despite the conditions. We’d like to recognise and sincerely thank the private land owners, Doug Marshall, Tracie and Bart Doohan and Richard Sattler for very generously allowing us the use of their land.
“We’d also like to thank the land management groups, Rough Riders,
Sustainable Timber Tasmania, Forico and Timberlands Pacific who permit us the use of their land to be able to put on this event. We also like to again thank our sponsors for their ongoing support.
“All of these groups are crucial in allowing our endurance events to go ahead and makes this ride so enjoyable for riders as they thoroughly enjoy the beautiful bush tracks our ride is so popular for.”
Santarena Park will again welcome riders as the base for the 2024 Tasmanian State Championships which will be held in November.
Lowe signs on as Swans juniors eye final
NATHAN LOWE has been appointed to the senior coaching role for the East Coast Swans.
The club’s 2024 coach Kodie Joseph will assist Lowe in the role after a solid development effort in recent years.
Lowe heads to the Swans with an extensive coaching resume and said he was extremely excited about the opportunity to take on the senior coaching position. The club said he had experience across a range of northern clubs and divisions and a great understanding of the area, having grown up in the Fingal Valley and been coach of Fingal.
“Nathan is also a great match for us, coming with a strong commitment to building upon the development of our young players including leading the development of our junior coaches,” the club said.
With more than fourteen years of senior coaching, Lowe spent 2022 – 2024 at Deloraine and was at Hillwood from
• East Coast Swans under 12 team.
2018 – 2020 which included winning the NTFA premiership in 2019.
He was awarded NTFA Coach of the Year in 2007.
“I am very excited to have the opportunity to coach the East Coast Swans. Having come from the Valley originally, I feel the time is right to give back to where my football journey began,” he said.
“The club has been in tremendous
• East Coast Swans under 14 team.
hands over the years and is well set to take on all challenges moving forward.
“My past teammates and longtime friends now have children playing at the club and I’m really looking forward to being around them again and continue the great culture and pathway for their kids.
“The retention of current players and the development of the club’s youth is a high priority and to complement that,
FATHER'S DAY SPECIALS
Shop in-store to go in the draw to win a $100 meat tray.
Drawn Friday 3.00pm
the recruitment of new and experienced players will create a great mixture and that will bring the best out of everyone.”
That journey starts in earnest on Saturday at UTAS Stadium with the under 12 and under 14 boys’ teams playing off for division two glory.
Sharp shooters headed to NE
DORSET FIELD and Game have the honour of hosting the 2024 Field and Game Australia - Tasmanian State Championships on September 14 and 15.
This event will see the best Australian Sim Field shooters in the State go head-to-head over two days for the FGA State Champion of Tasmania title.
There will be prizes on offer also for the various grades: High Gun (Overall Winner), AA Grade, A Grade, B Grade and C Grade, plus a prize for best junior and best visitor. Day one will feature 100 targets, with Day two featuring another 50 targets, plus presentations and awards.
Media Manager Neale Atkins said all registered shooters could attend.
“Even those who are not members of FGA - they can still come down and compete over the weekend and get some valuable experience with loads of fun on offer,” he said.
“Spectators can also come down and watch some of the best clay shooters in the State.”
• Winner Alexa Parker on Highland View Daisy.
Photos by Roger Nichols.
• Local rider Harriet Beattie on Shasalina Shamana in the 40km event.
• Kirsty Lockart on Archerville Cimarron and Noel Lockhart on Lockleigh Park Silver.
Seagulls fly into Prelim Final
BY STEVEN MCKILLOP
THE SEAGULLS travelled to Invermay Park on Sunday to play Perth in the Semi, and they ended their rival’s season in style with a 37-point victory.
In front of a large crowd the game started at a frantic pace with some physical clashes, but Bridport started better and kicked the first goal courtesy of Matthew Taylor.
The Seagulls had more of the play but inaccuracy in front of goal returned only 1.5 to Perth’s 0.3, with a swirling breeze making conditions tricky.
Bridport’s defence, led by Tyson Digney, were on top. Jonty Saville started well on Perth’s Mathew Warren, repelling many attacks, and Mo Makitae was in everything early.
Jack Lanham was switched from defence to the forward line in an inspired move that saw him kick a banana from a set shot and increase the Seagulls’ lead to 14 points.
Bridport’s attacking football saw goals to Brooklyn Fulton and another to Lanham, quickly increasing the margin to 34 points.
Joey Robinson was at his best and attacked the ball hard at every opportunity and some of Perth’s on ballers came off second best.
Christian Barnes had numerous possessions in the term and Alex
Coombe was playing a tight role on Mathew Williams from Perth, who looked rattled until a late goal gave them some hope.
But before the long break, Cal Mulder broke free to set up many scoring assists and also kick a goal himself.
Perth came out firing to kick the first two goals in the third following skill errors by the Bridport backmen. The Seagulls were wasteful early until Matt Taylor marked 25m out and kicked truly to steady the ship.
Cal Mulder kicked his second which deflated Perth and the Seagulls were in control. Captain Nat Barnett sent a scare through the camp when he looked to be injured but came back on to be one of Bridport’s best.
Jake Blackwell was also terrific with some telling spoils.
With a 25-point lead at the last change, the Seagulls started well to dictate play and when Taylor kicked his fourth the game was in Bridport’s grasp.
Perth replied with a couple but when Cal Mulder dodged and weaved and kicked from the boundary.
As the weather deteriorated quickly in the last 10 minutes, Perth had no answer to Bridport’s hardness at the ball. Bridport will now play Old Scotch at Evandale at 2 pm on Saturday in the Preliminary Final.
RESULTS
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• Assist and Serve Customers in Café Area
• General Waitressing duties, such as delivering food and beverages, clearing and wiping tables
• Assist in kitchen with food preparation and dish washing
• Barista duties include making hot and cold drinks
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• Hayden Tyson kicks through the centre of Invermay Park in the Seagulls’ big win.
• Captain Nathaniel Barnett was solid for the Seagulls on Sunday.
• Matty Taylor kicks one of his five goals for the game.
• Cal Mulder boots the Seagulls forward in front of the big crowd.
Bridport 13.14.92 d Perth 8.7.55
Goals, Bridport: Matt Taylor 5, Jack Lanham 3, Cal Mulder 3, Brooklyn Fulton 2 Best, Bridport: Brooklyn Fulton, Nat Barnett, Cal Mulder, Jonty Saville, Christian Barnes, Tyson Digney, Alex Coombe, Mo Makitae.
Lilydale advance to Grand Final
BY DAVID WALSH
LILYDALE OVERCAME the minor premiers in Old Scotch in wet conditions at Hillwood to advance to the Grand Final at UTAS Stadium – leaving Old Scotch to face Bridport next Saturday in a preliminary final.
Despite overnight rain Shark Park was in fantastic condition but the rain continued as the players ran out.
The Thistles made the early play and missed a couple of easy shots until full forward George Walker scored the first from an accurate set shot at the 10-minute mark.
The Demons responded with the clever Zeik Johnston marking strongly at centre half forward and kicking truly and again at the 22-minute mark Johnston marked in the goal square and made no mistake to give the Demons a three-point lead at end of the first.
Josh Mathews put the Thistles back in front after six minutes and the game was tough and hard at the stoppages with Lilydale’s ruckman Jack Venn starting to win his share against Sam Luttrell, who had dominated the last time they played.
But the brilliant McKenzie broke free and kicked long to Bryant who was against three Demons defenders and managed to
get the ball to ground and cleanly picked up and snapped accurately from the pocket.
Johnston replied with his third at the 13-minute mark and was proving a handful for the Thistles’ defenders.
The Demons were winning the stoppages and their half back line of Sam Lockett, Louis Venn and Logan Reynolds was a power of strength, rebounding plenty of the Thistles’ forward moves.
The lead changed again with Archie Edwards kicking accurately, but after a 50m penalty to Jack Venn, he handballed to the brilliant Johnston who snapped his fourth goal and after a clean clearance from Bardenhagen it was Jimmy Storay receiving a handball from Johnston and deep in the pocket snapped on his left to give Lilydale a five-point lead at half time.
The second half started slowly with both sides trying to gain an advantage and it took to the 14 minute mark before Fletcher Seymour out-marked his tag Sam Lockett and kicked from 40m out to put the Thistles back in front.
But it was Storay who added another from a Thistles defender who tried to knock it through but knocked into Jimmy Storay’s boot on the line in front of the goal umpire.
The tough Jordan Russell snapped one
at the 19-minute mark and the Demon supporters were on their feet.
George Walker marked and kicked his second and the lead was back to seven points, but the next ten minutes was all Lilydale, with Daniel Viney just brilliant winning multiple loose balls and clearances. He passed to Rothwell who kicked his first from 40m out and the Demons attacked again with Johnston finding Brighton Denman and kicking as the siren sounded giving Lilydale a potentially unassailable 19-point lead at three quarter time.
A holding free kick in the goal square and Storay kicked his third and gave the Demons a 25-point lead.
But McKenzie passed to Seymour and he kicked truly from 40m out to give the Thistles some life.
But the Demons were winning the stoppages and with Venn giving Bardenhagen, Walsh and Russell first use, the Demons were full of running.
With Johnston kicking his fifth from the goal square Lilydale were home. Two late goals to Jackson Young and McKenzie reduced the margin to 13-points.
Lilydale reserves also defeated the Old Scotch by eight points to advance to the last dance.
RESULTS
Seniors
Lilydale 11.4 (70) d Old Scotch 8.9 (57)
Goals, Lilydale: Z Johnston 5, J Storay 3, B Denman, R Rothwell, J Russell. Best, Lilydale: D Viney, Z Johnston, M Walsh, T Bardenhagen, Sam Lockett, J Venn.
Reserves
Lilydale 7.0 (42) d Old Scotch 4 10 (34)
Goals, Lilydale: T Maclaren 3, T Watts, J O'Loughlin, K Dwyer, M Dingjan. Best, Lilydale: C Aalbregt, J O’Loughlin, B Tuthill, T Grimes, T Mathews, J Hawes.
Sloths out of Premiership race
HOCKEY REPORT
BY LAURA HILL
BOTH TEAMS were eager to get the game under way while the weather held out for the start.
Pythons started with the ball, but it was quickly intercepted by Larnie Evans. Both teams had plenty of good runs early in the game, but it wasn’t until Pythons’ midfield got the ball into the circle and to Emily Hall who got the first goal early in the first half after the ball went between everyone’s feet.
Sloths’ Mehki Jones helped his team pushing the ball down the side of the field, contesting with Pythons’ Jayden Knight.
SCOTTSDALE GOLF CLUB
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20
Women’s Winner: Teresa Hall 29. R/Up: Noelene Lette 28, c/b Heather Lack. Men’s Winner: Bill Fahey 33, c/b. R/Up: David Knight 33. Longest Putt: Greg Blackwell. SGC Longest Putt - Cheryl Mackenzie. Gobblers - Teresa Hall, Cheryl Mackenzie.
At half-time Pythons had a slim lead 1-0.
Sloths came out of the break pushing strongly. Their push paid off with a cross of the ball being received by Zane Smith who placed it into the corner of goals tying the score. The battle was on to earn a lead with defenders on working to clear the ball.
Sloths’ Damien Wilson working tirelessly, getting the ball into his team’s attack, giving Zane another opportunity to score and the Sloths the lead.
Sloths’ Simone Mitchell intercepted the ball multiple times working to try gain an advantage.
Pythons’ Heath Hall pushed up the field out of his defensive position and
passed the ball across the circle through to Lisa Williams who placed the ball into the goals to level the score.
Alan Davenport scored from the top of the circle with only five minutes remaining in the game.
Pythons won 3-2 earning them the opportunity to play in the grand finalDevils Vs Pythons starts at 12noon.
RESULTS
Pythons 3 d Sloths 2
Best - Pythons: Emily Hall, Emily Cox, Brandon Goss Kitchin. Sloths: Kerry Kershaw, Simone Mitchell, Mehki Jones.
Goals - Pythons: Lisa Williams 1, Emily Hall 1, Alan Davenport 1. Sloths: Zane Smith 2.
SPORTS RESULTS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 4 PERSON AMBROSE
Winners: Teresa Hall, David Knight, Lorissa Dobson, AJ Heyes, 60 3/4 nett. R/Up: Rob Shea, Joe Davis, Deagan Young, David Galloway, 63 1/4 nett. 3rd - Craig Styles, Barry Pickett, John Wood, 66 nett. NTP 1st/10th - John Wood. NTP 5th/14th - David Galloway. Longest Putt - David Galloway
BRIDPORT GOLF CLUB
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
Women: Andy Kent 40, Mandy Hall 31. Karen Baker 31, Raylene Taylor 30. NTP 1/10: Helen Davies. Longest Putt 9/18: Karen Baker Men: Glenn Baker 32, John Wadley 31, David Bird 30. Croquet: Draw - Margaret Smith.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
TWO PERSON AMBROSE
Winners: David Bird, Curt Nicholls, Mandy Hall 65.340. R/up: Nick Hayes & Damien Hyland 67.250. NTP 1/10: Nick Hayes. Longest Putt 9/18: Damien Hyland. Friday Flappers: Curt Nicholls 17.
• Louis Venn kicks clear in the Demon’s big win.
• Beau Malkin kicks out of defence.
• Jack Venn prepares to handball.
• Jak Hadley clears the ball as Josh Frankcombe looms.
• Sloths’ Simone Mitchell and Pythons’ Ben Williams race for the ball.
Murphy celebrates with five
BY PETER FISH
HARRISON MURPHY celebrated his 50th game for the Scottsdale Football Club with a bag of five goals on Sunday, leading his Under 14 team to a big win over George Town in the NTJFA preliminary final. The Magpies began well with Murphy booting the first two goals of the game, and while their opponents attacked hard
the Scottsdale defenders were excellent all day.
A feature of the boys’ play was their willingness to share the ball about, and their kicking to position provided plenty of opportunities for their forwards to capitalise.
They now enter the Grand Final next Saturday at UTAS stadium while the Under 14 girls will also play in the grand final.
Their match against Prospect is on Sunday at 9.30am.
It is the first time the club has had two teams in NTJFA deciders.
RESULTS
Under 14 boys
Scottsdale 7.4 (46) d George Town 0.5 (5)
Goals, Scottsdale: Harrison Murphy 5, Lincoln Gerke, Flynn Hayes
Best,
GRAND FINAL TIMES - UTAS
Saturday August 31st: Scottsdale under 14 boys v East Coast Swans at 12.50pm.
Sunday September 1st: Scottsdale under 14 girls v Prospect at 9.30am.
Fledgling Magpies happy with season
SCOTTSDALE FOOTBALL Club has had a strong 2024 NTJFA season, fielding seven junior sides along with a healthy Auskick program.
With the season drawing to a close,
NTJFA and Club presentations have been held for under 9, under 10 and under 11 girls with a strong focus on their developing teamwork and sportsmanship.
The development program through
the club is paying dividends, with under 12 (division 2) and under 16 (division 1) playing finals footy, and the under 14 male and female teams making it through to their respective NTJFA Grand Finals to be
held at UTAS Stadium on the weekend.
The Club recognises all sponsors and volunteers, and will hold presentation dinners for under 12, 14, 14G and 16’s teams on September 6 and 7.
Bream boom but steer clear of spawning squid
BY NICK MARTIN
THE WEATHER is set to be diabolical for the next week or so, but keen anglers can turn their attention to Bream in river systems on the East Coast.
The Ansons, Scamander and Swan Rivers are all running with plenty of the species at present with access for small boats or even off the shore.
All you need to do is fish a little bit deeper and a little bit slower to catch fish that are generally 32-38cm with the odd
ones over 40cm.
At this time of the year when the fresh water is running into the rivers, the fish aren’t going to be in the shallows, so you need to aim for between 4-5m deep with a slow retrieve.
Cranka crabs have been proving dynamite – the lures literally look like little crabs and the fish will grab them on the pause.
If trout is more your thing, the rivers and lakes across the region are fishing well. Basically, if you find any running water you’d do well to have a cast.
Small hard-bodied lures are proving successful as are black wet flies.
Unfortuantely with the weather there won’t be much of a chance to catch any squid now until November with a depleting stock status in the leading to spawning closures being put in place across large part of the State.
In the north, the calamari and squid fisheries are closed in all waters North of Cape Grim and Cape Naturaliste from September 1 to October 31.
If you do head to the South East, all
These bans will also be in place in 2025 and 2026 in a bid to rebuild stocks.
Under the rules, you cannot possess a squid jig attached to a fishing line in the closed area.
The closure applies to both recreational and commercial fishers.
If you can’t wet a line, don’t forget your boat maintenance – get the jobs done now!
Scottsdale: Thomas Smith, Harrison Murphy, Jobe Beeson, Declan Knight, James Coxen, Wesley Styles, Fergus Burns
• Scottsdale Football Club under 10 players.
• Under 11 girls from Scottsdale Football Club.
• Scottsdale Football Club Under 9 team.
• Chase McMahon kicks forward.
• Fergus Burns in attack.
• Harrison Murphy kicking one of his five goals. GET FISHING
waters from Lemon Rock south to Whale Head including Coles Bay and Great Oyster Bay are closed from October 15 to November 14.
beat Perth in Sunday’s
Region fires up for footy finals
NORTH-EAST FOOTY is alive this finals season with the region well represented in both junior and senior final action.
In a first for the Scottsdale Football Club, it has two under 14 teams playing at York Park this weekend for the NTJFA finals – a major boost for club morale after being hit hard by criticism following the senior team’s acceptance into next year’s Premier Division.
Junior Director Clint Lette said it was very exciting for the club.
“The Under 14 girls enjoyed last week off after their win against undefeated ladder leaders North Launceston in the qualifying final. They came together as a team to support the under 14 boys who played their best game of the season to come away with the win against George Town on Sunday.
“The boys are super excited and have their full side back together for their big game on Saturday against East Coast.”
The East Coast Swans also have two junior teams also hitting the hallowed turf of UTAS Stadium over the weekend, with under 12 and under 14 teams making it to the Grand Final.
Bridport has proved the highlight of the NTFA Division One finals series, knocking off Perth over the weekend.
The Seagulls are now just one win away from a Grand Final berth against Lilydale, who secured their spot in the big dance with a morale boosting win over Old Scotch.
The Seagulls now face the Thistles in a must-win encounter at Evandale on Saturday.
See inside for more details.
The Magpies’ under 14 boys ready for the Grand Final.
• The Scottsdale Football Club under 14 girls team ready for the Grand Final at UTAS Stadium this weekend.