Wednesday April 24, 2024
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Launch of Rosalie Court stage two

Launch of Rosalie Court stage two

Minister for State Development, Construction and Housing, the Hon. Guy Barnett, MP has toured Rosalie Court in Smithton on the Northwest Coast. The circa $10m, 28-affordable home development was made possible by a partnership between the St Vincent de Paul Society, the Tasmanian Government, and Centacare Evolve Housing. Rosalie Court will deliver 28 homes for the over 55s cohort in the Northwest...
An Antarctic experience like no other

An Antarctic experience like no other

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to spend time on the worlds coldest continent? The Australian Antarctic Division is part of the Australian Government’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. The Division, based in Kingston, Tasmania, leads and coordinates and delivers the Australian Antarctic Program. All Australian Antarctic expeditioners are trained...
Ta Ann Seeks More Skilled Workers

Ta Ann Seeks More Skilled Workers

Smithton plywood manufacturer Ta Ann Tasmania (TAT) has teamed up with Victorian-based Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) to produce the only wholly Australian made pre-finished engineered timber flooring. TAT’s General Manager Robert Yong said today the partnership with ASH was an example of the growing demand for products for the local building industry.   Read more about Ta Ann's...
Kingston calls paws on cattery

Kingston calls paws on cattery

After 17 years of running a successful Circular Head business, one could forgive Rocky Kingston for putting her feet up for a well-earned rest. That is not the case however, after the respected community member prepares to close the gates of the Forest Cattery and Kennel for the final time. I managed to catch Ms Kingston as she had just driven the 650 kilometres from Holbrook to Raymond Terrace...
Ambulance shortage needs addressing

Ambulance shortage needs addressing

The situation surrounding the shortage of Ambulances in the Circular Head region has come to the forefront yet again, with local resident, Scott Tuffnell, penning a letter to the editor, printed in this week’s edition of The Chronicle. In the letter, Tuffnell states that he was experiencing severe abdominal pain and after attending the Smithton Hospital, was advised to continue to the Burnie...
School Cricket for Circular Head

School Cricket for Circular Head

The Circular Head Colts have been triumphant in their competition return, as they played their first game of the summer on Sunday. The side took on the Wynyard Cox U12s in town and were able to chase down the allotted total of 86 in 20 overs. It was a group effort with the bat and ball, Jhett House (9) the top scorer, and Louis Cotter (2/4) and Albie Best (2/1) both impressing with the ball in...

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