Eastern Shore Sun

18/10/2024

A group of local high school students recently participated in hands-on engineering and technology challenges at Hydro Tasmania’s Cambridge Workshop as part of its Girls in Power program.

Hydro Tasmania

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A group of local high school students recently participated in hands-on engineering and technology challenges at Hydro Tasmania’s Cambridge Workshop as part of its Girls in Power program. The two-day workshop engaged young women in fun and immersive activities that are designed to inspire an inter...

17/10/2024

Clarence residents will once again welcome back the blooming flowers and beaming sunshine during the annual Springfest celebration at the Warrane Community Garden.

WMNC Garden Gnome

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Clarence residents will once again welcome back the blooming flowers and beaming sunshine during the annual Springfest celebration at the Warrane Community Garden. Held on Saturday 19 October and delivered in partnership with Clarence Arts and Events, Springfest will feature local growers, producers...

04/10/2024

The Clarence City Council announced the recipients of this year’s Clarence Jazz Festival Scholarships, with a record four scholarships being awarded.

Clarence City Council

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The Clarence City Council announced the recipients of this year’s Clarence Jazz Festival Scholarships, with a record four scholarships being awarded. The scholarship recipients are all in their final year of college and are experienced performers with a strong passion for jazz. Trumpeter Orlaith B...

02/10/2024

Residents from Uniting AgeWell’s Mornington nursing home have collaborated with students from Warrane Primary School to create a spectacular shadow puppet show.

Terrapin Uniting AgeWell

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Residents from Uniting AgeWell’s Mornington nursing home have collaborated with students from Warrane Primary School to create a spectacular shadow puppet show. Over four weeks the residents and students worked with puppet theatre specialists Terrapin to tell stories from the residents’ lives th...

27/09/2024

Pembroke Park will host Sorell’s first ever Relay For Life on Saturday 5 October when hundreds of locals take to the oval and do their part to raise vital funds for the Cancer Council.

Sorell Relay For Life Cancer Council Tasmania

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Pembroke Park will host Sorell’s first ever Relay For Life on Saturday 5 October when hundreds of locals take to the oval and do their part to raise vital funds for the Cancer Council. “Sorell Relay For Life invites everyone to join the movement, contributing to the fight against cancer and maki...

24/09/2024

Clarence High School student Cameron Browning is raising funds so she and a “new” Tasmanian resident can spend 10 days taking part in the Windeward Bound Trust’s Youth Leadership Challenge.

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Clarence High School student Cameron Browning is raising funds so she and a “new” Tasmanian resident can spend 10 days taking part in the Windeward Bound Trust’s Youth Leadership Challenge. Cameron is a year 10 student at Clarence High School and is a prefect, peer supporter and community lead...

06/09/2024

Clarendon Vale Primary School students are leading the way in environmental activities that make a difference to their school and in their local community.

Clarence Climate Action

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Clarendon Vale Primary School students are leading the way in environmental activities that make a difference to their school and in their local community. The Environmental Leadership Initiative is part of the school’s Kitchen Garden Program, where students learn about growing food, sustainabilit...

30/08/2024

The Clarence City Council is preparing to roll out its popular school holiday program, offering a variety of workshops, events and activities for the October school holidays.

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The Clarence City Council is preparing to roll out its popular school holiday program, offering a variety of workshops, events and activities for the October school holidays. From a three-day animation workshop to a Poochibald-prep dog artwork class and a popular silent disco, the October school

28/08/2024

Auskick participation numbers have grown by 21 per cent in 2024 with almost 3000 aspiring footballers receiving unique Tasmania Devils t-shirts and proudly representing their new club.

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Auskick participation numbers have grown by 21 per cent in 2024 with almost 3000 aspiring footballers receiving unique Tasmania Devils t-shirts and proudly representing their new club. In Lauderdale, Auskick numbers have sky-rocketed, increasing from 59 participants in 2023 to 116 registrations in 2...

23/08/2024

During National Homelessness Week, the third annual Off the Couch event at the Rosny Skate Park shed light on the impact of housing insecurity on younger Tasmanians and the prevalence of couch-surfing.

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When Tyson Montgomery first came to Tasmania almost 10-years ago his life was at its darkest point and he was desperately searching for a safe, secure place to spend each night in Clarence, whether it be on the street, in a tent or, if he was lucky, on someone’s

22/08/2024

Large crowds of Eastern Shore locals were treated to a captivating display of model locomotives in August as the British Railway Modellers of Australia's Tasmania Division, the Hobart Model Railway Group and the Lions Club of Glenorchy brought the annual Model Train Show to the Howrah Community Centre.

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Large crowds of Eastern Shore locals were treated to a captivating display of model locomotives in August as the British Railway Modellers of Australia (BRMA) Tasmania Division, the Hobart Model Railway Group (HMRG) and the Lions Club of Glenorchy brought the annual Model Train Show to the Howrah Co...

24/07/2024

Free to be – Bush Play and Learning is a community-oriented organisation dedicated to getting children out into the bush and having fun.

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Free to be Bush Play and Learning

22/07/2024

Rosny residents perused local wares, food, fresh produce, handmade materials and second-hand gems at the inaugural Rosny Park Community Market at the Rosny Park Bowls Club in July.

Rosny Park Bowls Club Inc.

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Rosny residents perused local wares, food, fresh produce, handmade materials and second- hand gems at the inaugural Rosny Park Community Market at the Rosny Park Bowls Club in July. Event organiser Kitty Kruup said the main ambition of the market was to create a

12/07/2024

The Tasmanian Government and Marine and Safety Tasmania have allocated $130,000 worth of annual recreation boating registration fees for upgrades to the Geilston Bay boat ramp.

Marine and Safety Tasmania - MAST

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The Tasmanian Government and Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) have allocated $130,000 worth of annual recreation boating registration fees for upgrades to the Geilston Bay boat ramp. Geilston Bay Boat Club commodore Scott Johnston said the club was excited to begin the much-needed work on the

08/07/2024

Lauderdale Football Club stalwart Nat Franklin notched up his 150th Tasmanian State League game in the Bombers’ 68 point win against Glenorchy in round 10.

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Lauderdale Football Club stalwart Nat Franklin notched up his 150th Tasmanian State League (TSL) game in the Bombers’ 68 point win against Glenorchy in round 10. The major milestone comes during what has been a career best year for the Lauderdale life member.

04/07/2024

Variety Tasmania’s annual Monster Book Fair is this weekend at Princes Wharf No.1!

For the last three weeks volunteers have been sorting through a huge number of donations, ready to be sold on 6 and 7 July.

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Variety the Children's Charity TAS

26/06/2024

Eastern Shore resident Tash Lowe set up her business, Plasticus Tasmania, with the goal of decreasing plastic waste and creating striking pieces out of recycled material.

Plasticus Tasmania Clarence Climate Action

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Eastern Shore resident Tash Lowe set up her business, Plasticus Tasmania, with the goal of decreasing plastic waste and creating striking pieces out of recycled material. “We think of plastic as cheap but it doesn’t have to be. It has a beautiful sheen to it and can be a really

19/06/2024

Rosny College students are flying high off the back of dazzling audiences with their 2024 theatrical production of Catch Me If You Can The Musical.

Rosny College Performing Arts Rosny College

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Rosny College students are flying high off the back of dazzling audiences with their 2024 theatrical production of Catch Me If You Can The Musical. “Rosny College has a proud and long-standing tradition of musical productions,” director Clare Latham said. “This year’s production was a big an...

14/06/2024

When Sharon Smith moved to Acton Park in 2016 she was dismayed by the amount of cleared land she saw along the Tangara Trail.

With the help of the Clarence City Council she set up the Friends of Acton Park Reserve, who are bringing native plants back to cleared land.

Clarence Climate Action

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When Sharon Smith moved to Acton Park in 2016 she was dismayed by the amount of cleared land she saw along the Tangara Trail. With the help of the Clarence City Council she set up the Friends of Acton Park Reserve, focusing on the area between

12/06/2024

Volunteers in Sorell are gearing up for the first ever Cancer Council Tasmania Relay for Life at Pembroke Park later this year.

Cancer Council Tasmania

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Volunteers in Sorell are gearing up for the first ever Cancer Council Tasmania Relay for Life at Pembroke Park on Saturday 5 October 2024 from 11am to 11pm. Relay for Life brings communities together to celebrate survivorship, remember loved ones lost and empower teams of families,

06/06/2024

For hard-of-hearing South Arm resident Philip Malm every day tasks such as answering the phone and setting a timer for dinner can be difficult.

But the arrival of his new hearing assistance dog, Jenny, will provide the extra help and companionship he needs.

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For hard-of-hearing South Arm resident Philip Malm every day tasks such as answering the phone and setting a timer for dinner can be difficult. But the arrival of his new hearing assistance dog, Jenny, will provide the extra help and companionship he needs.

30/05/2024

Several Clarence residents have been recognised by their neighbours for their community spirit, commitment and genuine care in the 2024 Clarence Neighbour of the Year Awards.

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Several Clarence residents have been recognised by their neighbours for their community spirit, commitment and genuine care in the 2024 Clarence Neighbour of the Year Awards. Neighbour Day is an annual event that promotes the benefits of social connections and encourages people to make meaningful co...

28/05/2024

A barbeque, raffle, ice creams, face painting, live music and even a pirate featured at Day for Samson, a family fun day that helped raise funds for autism support and awareness at Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre.

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Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre

A barbeque, raffle, ice creams, face painting, live music and even a pirate featured at Day for Samson, a family fun day that helped raise funds for autism support and awareness at Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre. Event organiser Emily Clark-Brown named the event after her son who

21/05/2024

Enthusiastic community members were welcomed by local police officers to Glebe Hill Village in April to enjoy a free cuppa and learn about the role of law enforcement in their neighbourhood.

Glebe Hill Village

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Enthusiastic community members were welcomed by local police officers to Glebe Hill Village in April to enjoy a free cuppa and learn about the role of law enforcement in their neighbourhood. Event organiser and Howrah Gardens/Glebe Hill Neighbourhood Watch member Steve Bourke said the event was

10/05/2024

After missing out on premiership glory by four points in 2023, the Lauderdale Superjets won’t need much motivation to try and go all the way in the 2024 Southern Tasmania AFL Masters competition.

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After missing out on premiership glory by four points in 2023, the Lauderdale Superjets won’t need much motivation to try and go all the way in the 2024 Southern Tasmania AFL Masters competition. Superjets player Jarrod Morgan said the competition provided a great outlet