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25.01.2022 George Town Council Roadshow on now at the Hall

24.01.2022 This dog is hanging around the footy ground barking at the girls training and being a bit of a nuisance. It bit the senior coach last Thursday at training. Does anyone know who owns it?

24.01.2022 Head out and get your copy of the December Edition of Tamar Valley News! Find it in your local Newsagent or IGA! (Full list here: https://tamarvalleynews.com.au/find-a-copy/) Or download the digital edition here: https://tamarvalleynews.com.au/digital-edition/

24.01.2022 Fire permits are needed in the situations listed from Friday

23.01.2022 Unfortunately another incident to report

23.01.2022 One week untill we kick off another berry season! The cafe will officially be open Friday the 30th October!! We will have pre-picked punnets of strawberries... available as well as lots of other delicious goodies to enjoy #tasmanianberries #berries #tamarvalley #hillwoodberries

22.01.2022 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Community Officer - Arts, Culture and Experience About the Role and You The objective of this position is to support the Municipal arts,... culture and experience initiatives through engagement, liaison, planning and project management activities. The position is a member of the Livable and Connected Communities Department and provides expert advice to the manager, other team members, other staff, and elected representatives as required, as well as supervising the Volunteer group of Council. This position will also contribute to the development and execution of relevant strategies implemented by the Council. To be successful in this role, you will have: 1. A tertiary qualification in Arts, Arts administration, Cultural development, Tourism, or related fields, and/or significant related experience. 2. Demonstrated ability to manage time and competing demands, set priorities, plan and organise self and others to achieve specific objectives within set timeframes and budget. 3. Demonstrated ability to conduct research and data analysis. 4. Extensive experience designing and delivering advocacy and engagement programs for tourism/experience, the arts and/or cultural programs. 5. Experience in the organization and running of events. 6. A demonstrated understanding of the arts and cultural development tools and processes. 7. Proven ability to engage with multiple community stakeholders, including with people of varying backgrounds, cultural and language experiences. 8. Experience in the writing and execution of strategy, policy and procedures, particularly in relation to arts, culture and/or experiences/tourism. 9. A demonstrated thorough understanding of the arts, cultural and experience/tourism industries. 10. Proven ability to petition for, write applications, and secure grant funding for, both private and/or public. How to Apply If this sounds like you and you would like to know more, obtain an information pack with position description, selection criteria, and information on George Town, or to apply, please contact the below or visit the George Town Council Careers page at https://georgetown.tas.gov.au/careers/ . The applications period will close at 5:00pm, 09 October 2020. The successful applicant will be appointed for a period of 24 months, with a view to make permanent. Brent Daire Manager People, Performance and Governance George Town Council Ph: 03 6382 8800

22.01.2022 Described at his funeral today as the "warp and weft of Hillwood". RIP Kevin

21.01.2022 FREE Disposal Days - George Town Waste Transfer Station https://georgetown.tas.gov.au//free-disposal-days-hard-an/

20.01.2022 Lots of opportunities! https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/agriculture/harvest-jobs

20.01.2022 A sad farewell to Sophie and Ricky and a huge welcome to the new team! Counter meals are on the way so let's give them our community support

20.01.2022 A brown and white staffy has been found in the Hillwood area and is now with George Town Council.

18.01.2022 We all need to stay vigilant - call the police if you see anything suspicious

18.01.2022 An interesting read on the history of St Matthias Church at Windermere with references to Hillwood.

17.01.2022 The entries are flooding in so now is your time to get colouring and enter the Christmas Colouring Competition hosted by the Hillwood Progress Association Inc. Great prizes to be won and don't forget you got to be in it to win it! The competition closes at the end of this week with winners announced next week.

16.01.2022 Have your say ...

16.01.2022 Great news! Federal funding announced for three bridges to be replaced on Dalrymple Road.

16.01.2022 The Hill(wood)s are alive with the sound of music

16.01.2022 Back in 1969, this happened just across the river at Swan Point. Wouldn't it be so much fun to have hovercrafts in service along the river today

15.01.2022 Grab your pencils, crayons or texta's and get in your entry for the Christmas Colouring Competition hosted by the Hillwood Progress Association Inc. Check out the T's and C's, choose your design, print, colour in, fill out your details and head to the Hillwood Memorial Hall to post your entry. Open to everyone so be in it to win one of three great prizes. Good luck!

15.01.2022 ** WINNERS ANNOUNCED ** Thank you to everyone who submitted entries in the inaugural Christmas Colouring Competition hosted by the Hillwood Progress Association Inc. The judges (members of the HPA Committee) are pleased to announce the winners as: Category A (under 5 years old) - Sophie... Category B (under 10 years old) - Chloe Category C (10 years and over) - Rachelle Each category winner will be receiving a $20 "Why Leave George Town" Gift Card. CONGRATULATIONS!! Given the quality of the entries, the Committee has decided to present Encouragement Certificates to the following: ** Andrew ** Elsie ** Isaiah ** Rafael The winning entries can be seen on the window of the Hillwood Memorial Hall. Thank you to everyone who participated.

15.01.2022 Hillwood Berries Farmgate (aka the Berry Farm) have a TFS permit to burn off all the native vegetation that they recently wiped out between the East Tamar Highway and Hillwood Road and it looks like the thick smoke will be continuing to blanket the area for another week according to their fire permit. It's very difficult to support a local business when you can't find them in the smoke! FYI this information has not been supplied by the Berry Farm. EDIT - This is not a controlled burn off to reduce the potential fire hazard in a bush setting - there should be more of them! The fires being burnt in Hillwood is from the burning of cleared land that was cleared solely for commercial purposes.

13.01.2022 Could you or someone you know take advantage of this offer?

13.01.2022 This gorgeous puppy has been found in Johnstons Road and we're sure it would love to go home. Please message for the address.

12.01.2022 Here is a really important free event notice if you, or your loved ones, want to find out more about our aged care system - there are more options than you might think! When: Commencing at 1.00 p.m. on Tuesday 15th September, 2020 Venue: George Town Community Hub, 12 Elizabeth Street, George Town... Presenter: Alison Smith from the Council on the Ageing (COTA), Tasmania Please note: Adherence to COVID-19 restrictions are a condition of entry Everyone Welcome

12.01.2022 Just been checking out the app and it's great!

12.01.2022 Are you an artist, a wannabe artist or someone passionate about the arts? The Outer Cove Creative Collective is a newly formed independent group covering the regional north* who are looking at establishing a local all inclusive centre for the pursuit of the arts. You are invited to participate in a research study which is being undertaken by the founders of the group to create a database of individuals and groups with an interest in any creative pursuit.... The survey will only take a minute or two of your time. You can also head over to their Facebook page (Outer Cove Creative Collective), join the group and stay up to date. *as a guide, covering the area east from Bridport and Scottsdale, north to Low Head and Greens Beach, and then along both sides of the Tamar River to Launceston. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y9WDWFH

10.01.2022 Temporary speed detectors are coming to Hillwood The Hillwood Progress Association Inc (HPA) represents your area on the George Town Council Safety Committee. They have been lobbying to get the speed limits reviewed primarily to get some consistency on our roads. The Council has commissioned an independent traffic management consultant to investigate and at the Safety Committee Meeting this week, an update was given that there will be speed detectors placed on Leam Road, Johnstons Road and Hillwood Jetty Road temporarily. They do not record individual vehicle details but are used to aggregate the speeds. Once the report has been finalised, the HPA has been assured that there will be community consultation before recommendations are sent to the State Department of Growth.

08.01.2022 A pair of dark blue Bose earphones were lost in the Hillwood Memorial Hall carpark last week on Thursday or Friday. Please send a message if you have found them as the owner would love to have them returned.

07.01.2022 Great news and here are the details - time to explore and support Tassie

07.01.2022 Went visiting today and came across this treasure still hanging up! Can anyone do better than 2003?

07.01.2022 Congratulations to Hillwood's Jess Nesbit who has been announced today as the Keep Australia Beautiful Tasmania 2020 Citizen of the Year at a special ceremony at Cradle Mountain. Well done and we are all so pleased you are a part of the Hillwood Progress Association Inc team.

06.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who came along to the George Town Council Roadshow last Thursday morning hosted by the Hillwood Progress Association. It was very informative and we look forward to the next Roadshow in six months time. "Dear Progress Associations, On behalf of the Mayor, myself and Management we would like to thank you for your hospitality and attendance at Council’s roadshow.... Council looks forward to the roadshows and it was a pleasure to have Inspector Mollineaux, Senior Sergeant Groves and FILT representative Jason Orr attend and speak on the great work and initiatives for the municipality. Your feedback on all the different issues that concern your community were all noted down and Management will follow up on those requests. As stated, if you have any concerns that you didn’t get to raise or thought of after the roadshow please, send Council a service request or call or email Louise to arrange an appointment to speak to either the Mayor and/or myself. We all live in a beautiful place of the municipality and we look forward to a progressive, prosperous and proud future. Kind Regards, Shane Power General Manager George Town Council"

06.01.2022 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED There are currently three opportunities for you to volunteer in our Hillwood community. ** Tamar NRM and Clean Up Australia Catch it in the Catchment Community Clean Up event hosted by the Hillwood Progress Association Inc is being held on Monday morning 2nd November 2020. Everyone contributing a small amount of time to help catch rubbish before it enters kanamaluka / the Tamar estuary makes a difference. To register, please send your details to [email protected] ** Smoke Signals is the bi monthly publication covering the East Tamar from Dilston to Hillwood. Delivery distributors are desperately needed for the Hillwood area. Please contact Jon Hosford at [email protected] or on 6328 1163 or 0419 317 808 if you can help out. ** The Hillwood Progress Association Inc is seeking two volunteers to fill Committee Member positions preferably with a passion for Funding and Grant Applications and/or Event Management. The Committee meets every second month and is focused on improving our local area for the betterment of all. If you would like to become involved, please contact Carolyn Smith, President at [email protected] Join in, meet new people and make a difference!

06.01.2022 Courtesy of the RFDS It was 60 years ago today that the first official Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania flight in the north of the state was made from Launceston Airport, Western Junction, to Flinders Island. The pilot on that inaugural flight (which was made at night and would have required islanders to light flares to mark out the runway) was Tasmanian Aero Club chief flying instructor Neil Beattie (dec).... In a wonderful gesture to celebrate our 60th anniversary, Neil's wife Margaret presented his original log books, which includes that first flight, and she's pictured here with another pilot of that era and an RFDS stalwart, Lindsay Millar. RFDS Tas was formed on September 12, 1960 and the first flight from the south was on September 14 to Queenstown and the first flight from the north on September 19. We are so proud to have been covering Tasmania with care for the past 60 years and thanks to wonderful Federal and State government and community support we hope to be around for another 60!

03.01.2022 Today is the day! 6pm tonight Sue and Dallas shut up shop for the last time and hand us, Travis and Sarah, the keys. We're super excited to take on this venture, and provide you with the same amazing service you've all come to know and love over the years.

03.01.2022 Happy Father's Day

03.01.2022 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST - WEEDS ACTION FUND The next round of the state-wide Tasmanian Weeds Action Fund is on its way. The fund takes a strategic and targeted ...approach to tackling high priority weeds. A small grants round is set to open in spring. Another round to support larger-scale, more complex projects will be released later this financial year. Please register your interest ONLINE and NRM North will be in contact with you when the guidelines are released. https://nrmnorth.org.au/land/weeds-action-fund/ These images are of orange hawkweed (Pilosella aurantiaca subsp. aurantiaca). Unfortunately, it is an aggressive European weed that poses a real threat to Tasmania’s alpine and sub-alpine habitats. It can out-compete native grasses and herbs, and eventually take over entire ecosystems. Find out more about this and other declared weeds through DPIPWE - https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/invasive-species/ NRM South Cradle Coast NRM Biosecurity Tasmania Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association Tasmanian Weeds Landcare Tasmania Dorset NRM Tamar NRM Fruit Growers Tasmania Wine Tasmania Dairy Tas Sprout Tasmania Tasmanian Agricultural Education Network Sustainable Timber Tasmania Anglers Alliance Tasmania Derwent Catchment Project Tasmanian Land Conservancy Greening Australia TasWater TasNetworks Tasmanian Irrigation TasRail

02.01.2022 Please take care in Burton Street. 11 cows have escaped and are on their way towards Jetty Road. The owner and the Council have been notified.Please take care in Burton Street. 11 cows have escaped and are on their way towards Jetty Road. The owner and the Council have been notified.

02.01.2022 Have an idea? Have your say!

01.01.2022 Tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.00 a.m. at the Hall. See you there!