The Smithton Bowl attracted a close to capacity field across all three days of the long weekend, with golfers from tens of golfers from across Tasmania and interstate making the trip for the annual event. This year marked the inaugural Danny Edwards Memorial, in honour of the late greenskeeper at the Smithton Country Club. Danny was the winner of the Bowl last year and in a touching tribute...

Surfers from all over Tasmania were warmly welcomed to the West Coast by outrageous surf and warm weather for the 47th annual West Coast Classic. The competition, which is one of the premiere events on the Surf Tasmania calendar, was supported with one of the deepest fields in the competition’s history. “The West Coast delivered this weekend,” Event Organiser Glenn Saltmarsh said of the...

The Circular Head Pony Club played host to riders from across Tasmania over the long weekend for the State Trials. More than 120 cars were in the carpark just prior to midday on Sunday, with spectators flooding in to see riders take on the expertly constructed Cross Country course. Jumping the first obstacle is CHPC’s only Grade One representative David Gardiner. See more in The Chronicle,...

Circular Head Councillor Gerard Blizzard has confirmed that he will be contesting the Mayoral position at the council election in October. Current Mayor Daryl Quilliam has officially announced he will not be standing for a fifth straight term, having held the role for 15 consecutive years. He has been a member of council for 29 years in total, according to the Circular Head Council’s...

Circular Head Agricultural Show Society President Tony Hine has been recognised for his continuous service and dedication with a Life Membership. Tony has served as President of the Society for seven consecutive terms, working tirelessly to steer the committee through the challenges of COVID-19.   Read more about Tony's efforts in The Chronicle, February 23 edition.