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25.01.2022 IT’S BACK!!! FRIDAY NIGHTS ARE TAPAS AND TUNES NIGHTS AT MUSE! Kicking off at 5pm til 9pm, join us for some relaxed dining and sample some DELICIOUS TAPAS a...nd BOUTIQUE TASMANIAN BEERS AND WINES ON OUR NEW DECK! SEATS WILL BE LIMITED SO BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. #museshearwater #tapasandwine #tassiefood #relaxeddining #youdontwanttomissthis #delish #supportlocalbusiness #yummy See more

25.01.2022 Two markets at Port Sorell this weekend! Saturday, 2 Jan is Market by the Beach Sunday, 3 Jan is the new The Shearwater Village Market

24.01.2022 JUST A REMINDER that articles for Council's January-February newsletter close at midday THIS THURSDAY, 26 November. Contributions must be relevant to the Latrobe Municipality and the time period from 4 January to 28 February 2021. They must be authorised by your organisation, no more than 200 words, written in the third person and include contact details. Please forward to [email protected] with the subject "Community Newsletter". The editor has the discretion to pri...nt in whole or part or not at all. Advertisements are not permitted. See more

23.01.2022 Its on TOMORROW!!! Our kids Mad Hatters Tea Party. If you haven't got your ticket yet. You have until close (4pm) today. $15ea or $25 for two siblings. $5 of each ticket goes to the RSPCA cup cake day. Parents welcome to stay and see the hat parade.

23.01.2022 Good morning guys and gals it's Sunday morning and looks like the rain may clear later ..weds night is our club meeting at our new venue the Jones residence at ...number 8 the dunes port Sorell ..weds will be our last meeting for the year we have a couple of things to sort out and also don't forget to bring a plate and some liquid if you like ...glen will be there with the latest squid jigs from Seamaster tackle Shop so bring a few hard earned dollars and get the best jigs ...also I would like your thoughts on our last outing for the year a fish from the port Sorell ramp south thru sqeaky and down the two rivers ...sharrone has a new fund raising option for the club which she will put forward and mick our sechatary will bring us up to date on our insurance and finances ..so cheers everyone and see you all at 7 o'clock weds ...mike capt Jack See more

23.01.2022 At the height of the pandemic, diversification was key to a businesses’ success. Southern Wild Distillery was no different but was, fortunately, able to adapt its Dasher + Fisher Gin to a local hand sanitising product. Mr George Burgess, master distiller and joint owner of the Southern Wild Distillery, acknowledged that while sanitising is still key to Tasmania’s minimal COVID-19 cases, the time has come for Southern Wild Distillery to return to our core product - gin produc...tion. Devonport Mayor Annette Rockliff said, we can all recall how hard it was to purchase hand sanitiser last year during the COVID lockdown and it was great to see a Devonport business like Southern Wild Distillery produce their own product in their own backyard, being Providore Place. Latrobe Council Mayor Peter Freshney said, the hand sanitiser is a very generous and welcome donation, supporting community groups and events to meet the State’s COVID safety guidelines around ongoing hand sanitisation requirements. Kentish Council Deputy Mayor, Cr Don Thwaites added the the distribution of the Southern Wild Distillery sanitiser through local government recognises our close connection with the community, which will ensure the sanitiser is provided where there is the greatest need. Community groups throughout the North West wishing to access this supply of the Southern Wild Distillery sanitiser are advised to contact their local Council. Cr Rockliff added that this is such a generous donation and I applaud Southern Wild Distillery for giving back to their community, which in turn will help keep residents safe. See more

23.01.2022 CASUAL COOK/CLEANER Latrobe Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced persons to join the Council's pool of casual cook/cleaner employees at the Banksia facility. Casual employees will be appointed to undertake a range of duties on a relief and/or rostered basis. In this role, you will work to prepare and cook food for a limited breakfast, lunch and dinner menu utilising large column and single-purpose cooking equipment. You will also work to prov...ide a high standard of cleaning services across the Banksia facility. Interested? Please visit the Council's website for an Information Package which outlines how to lodge your application - https://www.latrobe.tas.gov.au//j/cookcleaner-camp-banksia See more

23.01.2022 Persistent Pain Self-Management Program online via Zoom for people living in NW Tasmania (remote areas especially encouraged) Starts Wed 21 October, every Wed 10am 12.30pm until Wed 2 December. No cost. Support offered to people to access computer/internet/Zoom if needed. Contact Michelle [email protected] ph 6477 7347 or Debbie 6406 8710 / 0419 097 815 [email protected] ... Join the program to discover skills, tools, and techniques to help manage your health and overcome pain! Learn how to: manage pain and fatigue get better sleep and eat well to improve your health communicate effectively with your health team pace yourself set reachable goals

22.01.2022 From 1 May Tasmanians and visitors will be required to use the free Check in TAS app when they spend time at many premises and events. Download the Check in TA...S app, register your details and check in. If you don’t have a smartphone, that’s okay you can be checked in manually. Details kept for 28 days and only accessed if there is a case of COVID-19 in the community.

22.01.2022 COTA Tasmania is currently running a survey to find out about Tasmanians’ attitudes to ageing. This includes people of any age and will help us to help them better understand the barriers and opportunities to ageing well in Tasmania - something that, hopefully, all of us will do. People can either complete a 5-minute online survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AttitudestoAgeingSurvey, or order a reply-paid postcard survey from COTA Tasmania by calling 6231 3265 or emai...ling [email protected]. The survey will be open until Monday 30 November 2020 See more

22.01.2022 Community groups in and around the Devonport region interested in applying for funding from the Tasmanian Community Fund are invited to a community forum on 29 October where all those questions that you need answers to can be answered. The Tasmanian Community Fund is a competitive grant opportunity so the more aware you are, the greater your chances of success. Registration is essential to [email protected] or phone 61658333.

21.01.2022 Don't miss out! There is one week left to complete the Tasmanian Youth Forum 2020 Online Survey. Tell us what you think is needed to build a better Tasmania fo...r young people aged 12-25 years for your chance to win one of 4 x $50 e-gift vouchers. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TYF2020 The survey takes about 5-10 minutes to complete.

21.01.2022 Guess who’s coming in to port on Thursday morning? The Latrobe Municipality’s adopted Collins Class submarine HMAS Sheean and Navy patrol boat HMAS Armidale II will be berthing in Devonport at about 8:00am and 9:00am respectively. Both crews are participating in the Dawn ANZAC Day Services at Latrobe and Port Sorell then come together to March at the Latrobe 9:45am Citizens Commemorative Service. Pre-registration to the 9:45am Service is essential at https://bit.ly/3ansyhQ

21.01.2022 NWFL GRAND FINAL INFORMATION for clubs, players and supporters: *Gates open at 12:30pm. *Vehicle entry is via Percival Street, left turn only. *Pedestrian entry... is via the Baldock Gates on Gilbert Street. *NWFL Guests and listed LFC Volunteers to enter via Last Street gate. *Cars $5 each and Programs $2 each *This is a ticketed event. There will be NO gate sales. See more

21.01.2022 ATTENTION LATROBE RESIDENTS: TasWater is commencing the second stage of the sewer upgrade project in Latrobe from Monday, 26 October - 20 November (weather depe...ndent). During this time, residents may experience construction-related noises and some minor traffic delays at displayed location below. We will keep any impacts to residents to a minimum, with any short-term disruption of access to properties negotiated directly with property occupants. We thank you for you for your patience. Latrobe Council

20.01.2022 Latrobe Fire Brigade are undertaking a fuel reduction burn on private property on Dooleys Hill today so please don’t be alarmed if you see smoke.

20.01.2022 6 SLEEPS.... Market by the Beach -27 December. YES! It's a Sunday for this one! And because its a bit different we thought we would open up the bar at 3pm. Food... vans will be arriving anytime after 3pm to set up so come and get something early. To ensure we do our best to keep the community safe on and off the beach we have some systems in place that are part of our CoVid safe event plan. Please utilise the Shearwater Park for easy parking. It is also one of only 2 entry points into the market. We will have members counting patrons entering the venue on Shearwater Park and at the top of the club driveway. Outdoor events in Tasmania are restricted to 1000 people at any one time. We will ensure that adequate hand sanitiser is available but we also ask that you do your part by remembering to take physical distancing measures. We will have some food vendors in different spots this year to help with this. Our new club deck will be a fabulous space to use and we can't wait for the community to start enjoying it. See you all on Sunday 27th December, then Saturday 2nd and Friday 15th January. See more

20.01.2022 BOOK SALE,BRIC A BRAC,BARBECUE.Port Sorell Memorial Hall.17th October,8.30am-3.30pm.BOOK SALE,BRIC A BRAC,BARBECUE.Port Sorell Memorial Hall.17th October,8.30am-3.30pm.

18.01.2022 Met this charming fellow on our beach walk this morning!

18.01.2022 How would you like to be our Operations Support Officer? Go to https://www.latrobe.tas.gov.au/notice-board/job-vacancies for all the details.

18.01.2022 National Children’s Week - 24 Oct to 1 Nov - looks a little different this year with a focus on smaller, local activities and events. This year's theme is "Children have the right to choose their own friends and safely connect with others. Groups and organisations around Tasmania have contributed to the Children’s Week Activity Guide which is available at https://playgrouptas.org.au/national-childrens-week/.

18.01.2022 Only 3,000 of these collectable tins have been made.

17.01.2022 / . The successful candidate must be willing and able to take instructions from seni...or staff, show initiative & be self-motivated, be enthusiastic & have a willingness to work, sound communication skills and have a professional manner at all times. Duties will include- Customer Service Invoicing Banking General office cleaning Data entry Interested persons are invited to apply for this position by dropping into our office at 42 Gilbert Street, Latrobe with a cover letter & resume.

17.01.2022 NOTICE TO MARINERS M179-20 Aid to Navigation Sunken Rock, Port Sorell Mariners are advised that a lit port lateral mark flashing red (Fl 5s) has been re-established at Sunken Rock in Port Sorell in position 41 degrees 08.2080S, 146 degrees 33.5895E.

17.01.2022 Well we finally have our licence so we are now able to put up our events calendar The following is planned for the next few months so come over and spend some... time with us relaxing in our courtyard and gardens. Sunday Long Lunches January 10th - Mexican Fiesta January 17th - Greek Spit January 24th - Native Australian All lunches accompanied with live music by our very own local musician Gerry Burke. Check out his website as you are in for a real treat. February 2021 Sunday High Teas from 1.00 to 5.00 pm on 14, 21, 28 March 2021 Theme Dinners on 5, 12, 19, 26 Visit our website for all menu details. Bookings essential to comply with COVID safe plan on 64287555. Looking forward to seeing you here !

17.01.2022 Congratulations Claire Curtis for another successful event

17.01.2022 YOU’RE INVITED TO OUR GRAND OPENING DAY This Thursday 17th December we will be holding a grand opening event at TerryWhite Chemmart Latrobe, we will be open... from 8.30am-6pm with a small celebration and cake cutting at 11am. There will be in store specials running for the day including: -10% off FRAGRANCES* -20% off COSMETICS* -20% off VITAMINS* *discounts apply off RRP, no further discounts apply on already discounted lines. FREE gift bag valued over $175 to the first 50 customers who spend $39 or more (excludes prescription items). Lucky door prizes to be won!! Colouring in competition and treasure hunt for the kids So please come and help us celebrate the rebrand from Coventry’s Pharmacy to TerryWhite Chemmart Latrobe on Thursday

16.01.2022 Latrobe High School students will be in their finery for their end of year dinner on Thursday, 17 December. Due to the difficulty of maintaining physical distancing at Bells Parade and in preference to a solely live-streamed event, the leavers will be attending the Latrobe Recreation Ground, Gilbert Street, Latrobe from 5:00pm, enabling them to be presented in front of family, friends, interested persons who will be seated in the grandstand (1.5m apart). At the conclusion of ...the parade, the leavers will move to the oval where they can be joined by those in attendance to get some quick photos before departing for their dining venue. To comply with COVID gathering restrictions, only 1,000 people in total will be permitted access to the grounds with the Darrel Baldock gates opening at 4:30pm. Students will begin arriving from 5:00pm. Attendees are asked to keep 1.5m apart from others when lining up to enter and while on the premises. Your support to ensure that this is a safe and memorable event (for all the right reasons) is appreciated. See more

16.01.2022 Cricket Blast returns to Port Sorell from Saturday, 7 November 2020.

16.01.2022 Our new summer Nippers season is nearly here and the Junior Activities team is beyond excited about seeing our families back on the beach and having fun! Our an...nual Registration Day is on the 24th October, so why not pop down to catch up with everybody. This season we'll have our new, much larger and vastly improved change facilities too, so we have plenty of room for our surf club family to grow. If you know anybody who might be interested in joining, why not share this post with them, or bring them along to registration day? #psslsc #bringingthecommunitytothebeach

15.01.2022 JETTY CARPARK SEAL As part of the foreshore works at Port Sorell, the sealing of the jetty car park (alongside the Port Sorell Caravan Park) is scheduled for tomorrow (6 October). The car park will therefore be closed from tonight, reopening on Wednesday, 7 October. If you have any queries in relation to these works, please contact Latrobe Council on 64264444.

15.01.2022 Hi everybody, you might see us out and about over the next few months servicing our local water access points. This will include marking the road and clearing o...ut the underground hydrants. If you have one of these access locations on your property but have it covered over by grass, trees or even a garden we ask if you could please clear an area around it to make our job of finding it abit easier. If you do see us around feel free to approach us and have a chat or ask any questions and we will try our best to answer them! Cheers See more

14.01.2022 Check out the feature on Wild Mersey. A sneak peek of what is to come in the next stage.

13.01.2022 Long post - please read it all ... Great news, ANZAC Day Services are being held at Latrobe and Port Sorell on 25 April that meet COVID-19 requirements = limited capacity and please allow extra time to be admitted. Road detours will apply a little earlier - details to follow in coming days. No Dawn March and only returned Veterans and current service personnel permitted to March at the 9:45am Service (register with 64264444). Changed route. Wreath/book laying only at 9:45am... Latrobe Service. Please register with 64264444 by 19 April. It is a requirement of the Council's permit to stage the 9:45am Latrobe ANZAC Day Citizens Commemorative Service, all attendees must have a ticket to enter. The number of tickets is limited to meet COVID-19 requirements. Please click on the link https://bit.ly/3ansyhQ to source your ticket. It is especially pleasing that Council, the Latrobe RSL & Citizen Club and Port Sorell Lions Club are able to provide these opportunities. Your cooperation on the day is appreciated. **Please only attend if well and not showing COVID symptoms.** See more

12.01.2022 QUEENS HONOUR PRESENTED Mr Rod Bramich of Port Sorell was announced as a recipient of the Queen’s Honours of an Order of Australia earlier this year in recognition of his contribution to the Port Sorell community. Mr Bramich has been a member of the Port Sorell Lions Club since 1984; volunteered with the Port Sorell Region Landcare group, a member of the Port Sorell history group and on the Port Sorell Memorial Hall Committee. As a former returned serviceman, Mr Bramich was also the former chair of the National Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association of Australia and a driving influence in the development of the Port Sorell Defence Memorial. Pictured: Mr Rod Bramich, with his family, after receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia at Government House, Tasmania

12.01.2022 WE ARE HIRING - DEVELOPMENT and REGULATORY SERVICES SUPPORT OFFICER In this full-time role, you will work to provide administrative services, in order for the Latrobe and Kentish Councils to meet their building, plumbing and animal control compliance functions in accordance with legislative requirements. Applications close on Monday, 23 November 2020. Interested? To apply, visit https://www.latrobe.tas.gov.au/notice-board/job-vacancies to obtain an Information Package. Applications may be lodged online.

12.01.2022 National Road Safety Week 2020 National Yellow Ribbon Road Safety Week is from 15 November to 22 November. The Week highlights the impact of road trauma and ways to reduce it. Drive so others can survive.

11.01.2022 An information board, sculptures and a selfie frame highlighting the significance of the land the Resort is on and the colonial artist - Louisa Anne Meredith, ...who lived there with her husband Charles who was Police Magistrate for the Port Sorell District in the 1840’s - were installed at Shearwater today as part of the 7 Day Makeover team’s work. Two curious visitors (boys from Ulverstone who were staying at the Shearwater Resort) quizzed me on the installation and they then went and got their Mum. I convinced her to pose with the boys, in the Selfie frame. I am so glad that the history of the land and the significance to Shearwater - is now there for our tourists and locals to see and learn about. Matt Clark of Clark Metal Fabrication (pictured) donated his labour and time to construct the frames and get them powder coated and then this morning had his staff install the frames and the information boards. Thank you Matt and staff, a great community contribution buy a local firm who can be found in the industrial estate near Woolies! Thank you to the. I Latrobe council who boxed in the platforms. And to Hazel Concrete for donating the concrete - a real community effort. See more

11.01.2022 Open every day except Monday and Tuesday. Check their Facebook page.

10.01.2022 What a great initiative. Hopefully more younger people will consider joining community service organisations to keep them sustainable in to the future. For details of local groups, go to https://www.latrobe.tas.gov.au/community/community

10.01.2022 DESIGNATED DOG AREAS Latrobe Council is considering the following changes to its designated dog areas; Access to Coastal Pathway from Bells Parade carpark It is proposed the current designated prohibited area be amended to a restricted area to allow dogs on a lead along the pathway past the amenities block to the Coastal Pathway.... A map showing the proposed change is available at www.latrobe.tas.gov.au Bosworth Park Dog Park-Stanley Street, Latrobe It is proposed that the dog park be formally declared an exercise area for dogs as per Section 20 Dog Control Act 2000. In accordance with Section 24 of the Dog Control Act, 2000 written submissions addressed to [email protected] or PO Box 63, Latrobe, will be received by Council up until 4 December 2020. All representations received will be considered prior to a final decision on the proposed changes being made.

09.01.2022 Interested in stamps? Head along to the Latrobe Memorial Hall this Saturday.

08.01.2022 All the best to our Latrobe Bowls Club teams

07.01.2022 Not long now! . Our first fundraiser is happening this long weekend - a massive Garage sale. . 17 Hawley Esplanade, Hawley.... Saturday and Sunday 8:30am till 4pm. Sign also out Friday from 10am . Thanks to all that have donated items for sale. . Thanks to our Volunteers for sorting and pricing items ready for sale. . All monies raised will be put back into beautifying our area. . #community #garagesale #fundraiser #treasure #hawley See more

07.01.2022 REMINDER of this citizen science opportunity in Latrobe with the Australian Platypus Conservancy this Monday, 19 April.

07.01.2022 National Children's Week, 24 October- 1 November 2020! We are excited to share with you over 50 fun free activities for National Children's Week 2020. Check o...ut the Children's Week Activity Guide, grab your friends and have fun! Don't forget to follow the event guidelines to register. https://playgrouptas.org.au/national-childrens-week/ #childrensweek2020 #cwtas2020

06.01.2022 Tickets for our school musical, Man of Steel are now on sale. Limited seating available, so get in and purchase your tickets soon before it's sold out!!!

06.01.2022 At 11.30am tomorrow, 1 December, the Governor-General of Australia will present the insignia of the Victoria Cross for Australia to Teddy Sheean's family at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House. The event will be live-streamed on facebook.com/GovernorGeneralAustralia and also televised on ABC, who is making the broadcast available to other media outlets.

06.01.2022 Don't forget the first general meeting of the Reel Keen Fishing Club of Port Sorell and Districts meets this Wednesday at Brewstone Cafe.

05.01.2022 The Tasmania Project has recently launched a short survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TTP_borders) seeking YOUR opinion on borders and community health. The survey is supported by the State Control Centre to inform the Tasmanian Government’s response to COVID-19 and closes midnight Sunday 11 October 2020. Have your say today to inform future government action.

05.01.2022 Vale - Bernard King It is with sadness that Council acknowledges the recent passing of local resident and passionate community member, Bernard King. Bernard sadly passed away on November 17 following the loss of his wife Pat on November 16. Over a great number of years Bernard was an active member of his community including instigating the Port Sorell Neighbourhood Watch Committee, a main driver in getting a bus service to the Port Sorell area, a past member of the Rubicon Coast and Landcare Committee, a past member of the Port Sorell Advisory Committee and he freely provided assistance with the native garden roundabout in Bluewater Crescent. Bernard embodied a true community spirit and the Latrobe Community is indeed poorer for his passing. Council’s elected members and indeed the community pass on their condolences to the King family.

05.01.2022 How wonderful is it to have our parkrun back Don't forget each week it takes a handful of volunteers to keep our event going. We are still in need of a Marsh...al and Finish Tokens volunteer this week. These are mandatory positions without which we cannot go ahead. Why not get in early and grab your spot for next week!

04.01.2022 Ornaments and plants are being stolen from gardens. Tasmania Police are on the job but need your help by reporting all suspicious activity or if you have been targeted. This will help with having the whole book thrown at them when they are caught.

04.01.2022 COTA (Council On The Ageing) Tasmania has developed easy-to-use instructions to help older Tasmanians become digitally connected to friends and family via either Messenger or Zoom, These instructions are online at - Messenger - https://www.cotatas.org.au/in/getting-help/it-instructions/ Zoom - https://www.cotatas.org.au//it-instructions-how-to-use-zo/... Additionally, they can offer 1:1 training sessions for groups as small as five in number.

04.01.2022 Another winner! Congrats to Vos Construction & Joinery P/L who were recognised at the Master Builders Tasmania 2020 Awards this past weekend, for the Warrawee A...menities Block (Wild Mersey Mountain Bike Trails facilities) From the judging panel: "This delightfully simple, robust amenities building is very neatly finished, with an attention to detail that belies the limited nature of the project budget and scope. Each of the limited palette of materials has been used and finished appropriately and well, and the challenges overcome of working in a relatively remote area." We had a heap of fun working with the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service and Kentish Council on this project, and are really proud to see it receiving this recognition! Read more about the project here: www.sgroup.com.au/portfolio/warrawee-trail-head-facilities #ChaseWonder #mbtawards20

04.01.2022 ***BREAKING NEWS*** MERSEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TO REOPEN 24/7 Council very much appreciates the work undertaken by the Minister for Health, the Honourable Sarah Courtney and Health Secretary, Kathryn Morgan-Wicks which will enable the reopening of the Mersey Community Hospital Emergency Department 24/7 from November 30. Council particularly welcomes those three permanent senior staff specialists and five long-term locums to our community and we look forwar...d to the continued recruitment of permanent staff which will ultimately provide the consistency of health care services that our community expects and deserves. Again we are grateful for the support provided by the staff at the LGH and the NWRH during the temporary alteration to the Mersey ED’s operating hours and we are very much appreciative of the support provided by our Paramedics and Ambulance staff during the same period. This decision will, we expect, alleviate the pressure created by the temporary closure. The full media release from Minister Courtney is located at http://www.premier.tas.gov.au//mersey_emergency_department See more

04.01.2022 Following consultation, Council has shortlisted suggestions for the community centre at 20 Hamilton Street. What will it be called? The poll awaits your further input ... https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Whats_In_A_Name

03.01.2022 As a continuation of encouraging Tasmanians to secure one of the 9,000 jobs in the food harvest industry in Tasmania, Costa has recently launched its new website - https://costagroup.com.au/pick-adventure/. Additional opportunities with other providers are detailed at https://www.fruitgrowerstas.org.au/harvest-opportunities/. Simply go to the Harvest Trail map and explore Tasmania. DID YOU KNOW that there is a seasonal work preclusion period until 31 December to enable those... on a JobSeeker payment to try employment in the harvest industry without affecting your Centrelink payment? This incentive enhances your payment while you are learning and upskilling to a level where you can earn an enviable income. Harvest employers generally offer either award rate plus 15% or a piece rate that pays handsomely when skilled. Some employers are even offering bonuses if you stay the full season. So, what are you waiting for? Transport issues? Fruit Growers Tasmania may be able to provide support. See more

03.01.2022 First Home Owner Grant HomeBuilder Grants - https://www.sro.tas.gov.au/homebuilder-grants The Tasmanian and Commonwealth Governments have extended their respective HomeBuilder Grants from 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021.

03.01.2022 Available at https://www.latrobe.tas.gov.au/community/newresidents

03.01.2022 4th December LATE NIGHT shopping Our lucky dip is ready to go! Our shelves are fully stocked and the bubbles will be ready See you this Friday open until 7pm

03.01.2022 HYDROTHERAPY POOL REOPENING SUNK Following last week’s State Budget announcement and subsequent confirmation that the capital upgrade of the hydrotherapy pool at Strathdevon, Latrobe wasn’t included; Latrobe Council has advised the owners that they are unable to facilitate the reopening of the hydrotherapy pool in the near future, despite their best efforts. For the full media release, go to https://www.latrobe.tas.gov.au/notice-board/latest-news In concluding, Mayor Freshney strongly encouraged community members to express their concerns to their local Braddon Liberal representatives.

02.01.2022 JOB VACANCIES The Kentish and Latrobe Councils are seeking individuals to join the organisations in the following roles - * TOWN SERVICES OFFICER - full time * VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE COORDINATOR - full time * BANKSIA FACILITY CASUAL COOK-CLEANER - expressions of interest only... To apply, visit https://www.latrobe.tas.gov.au/notice-board/job-vacancies for the relevant information package. See more

02.01.2022 One of the best things I can remember about camping at Port Sorell when I was younger was the craft activities held one summer. So now I'm excited to have joined up with Korryn from the craft barn to offer this fantastic workshop!!!

01.01.2022 The official opening of the refurbished Australian Axeman’s Hall of Fame at Bell’s Parade, Latrobe was held today with the ribbon cut by Mr Doug Youd, the oldest living Legend of the AAHoF. Mr Youd was accompanied by the other five remaining Legends - Laurence O’Toole, Bill Youd, David Foster, Matthew Gurr and Peter Foster with Mr Dale Beams (3rd from left) representing the Australian Axemans Association. There are 14 Legends within the AAHoF. The display received accolades from the Legends, their family and others in attendance with appreciation expressed to Libby Prescott and Marianne Hawke for their extraordinary talent with curating it all. The AAHoF Exhibition is open daily for viewing.

01.01.2022 ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICES - Check-in fast-tracked To assist with moving people through the entry to ANZAC Day Dawn Services at Port Sorell and Latrobe this Sunday, download the Check-In Tas App via the Mac App Store or Google Play. Pre-registration/tickets are not required at the Dawn Services but it is compulsory that all attendees check in. If you prefer or don't have a smartphone, a manual system will be available to capture your details. Tickets are required for the 9:45am Latrobe ANZAC Day Service - register at https://bit.ly/3ansyhQ

01.01.2022 The presentation of the Victoria Cross to Edward "Teddy" Sheean's representative descendants will be held in Canberra on Tuesday, 1 December and broadcast via ABC (made available to all other media outlets) at 11.30am. Tasmania Talks will also be broadcasting from Station Square, Gilbert Street, Latrobe, opposite Sheean Memorial on 1 December. Sheean Bar located within Belly's Bar and Grill/Latrobe RSL at 160 Gilbert Street, Latrobe will be open to view the Sheean memorabilia and raise a glass to mark the occasion. LEST WE FORGET

01.01.2022 EVENT READY GRANTS NOW OPEN Grants of up to $5,000 are available to organisers of new or upcoming events for the remainder of 2020 through to the end of 2021 and to organisers who are in the process of developing or have developed their COVID-19 Safety Plan(s). The Event Ready Grant program responds to the goals and priorities outlined in the T21 Visitor Economy Recovery Action Plan 2020-2022 released in August and will be an important tool to help Tasmanian events implement ...COVID-19 safe practices as well as increase their marketing and promotion capability, such as online ticketing and digital marketing options, within the COVID-19 environment. Event Ready grants will be assessed via a competitive grants process. As part of the assessment criteria, organisers of events seeking to attract visitors from outside their region and to contribute to the cultural and social fabric of the community are encouraged to apply. Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 15 November 2020. For more information about the Event Ready Grant program, including eligibility criteria, full guidelines and application details, please go to www.eventstasmania.com/eventready or call (03) 6165 5022.