Glenorchy Gazette

22/10/2025

Aurora Disability Services – which has a real commitment to community literacy among people living with significant disabilities and the community in general – has recently opened a street library in the Old Chapel Tearooms in Glenorchy.

For more information follow the link below:
https://glenorchygazette.com.au/glenorchy-tearooms-open-street-library/

15/10/2025

The Claremont Bulldogs Under 15 team has secured its third consecutive STJFL premiership under the expert tutelage of Glenorchy City Council staff member Ben Atkin.

To learn more follow the link below:
https://glenorchygazette.com.au/claremont-bulldogs-claim-historic-three-peat/

Southern Tasmanian Junior Football League (STJFL)

07/10/2025

The City Hall in Hobart came alive in late August as the Hobart Hoedown brought together almost 900 line dancing enthusiasts and country music fans over two days of toe-tapping fun, raising more than $8,000 for local causes.

The event featured lively line dancing lessons with leadership from Laura Rittenhouse.

To learn more follow the link below:
https://glenorchygazette.com.au/hobart-hoedown-lights-up-city-hall/

Bec Thomas MLC - Independent for Elwick City of Hobart

18/07/2025

A new chapter is unfolding for the proud Glenorchy District Football Club, with fresh momentum building across the northern suburbs.

After navigating a challenging period in recent years, the Magpies are now firmly on the path to a brighter future.

Read the full story through the link below!
https://glenorchygazette.com.au/glenorchy-auskick-program-booms-in-2025/

Glenorchy District Football Club

16/07/2025

Hydro Tasmania has joined forces with the St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) Tasmania to support individuals and families experiencing financial hardship through a $10,000 donation.

The funding will go towards emergency relief vouchers distributed through Vinnies’ emergency relief program, which provides immediate, practical support to people doing it tough.

Read the full story through the link below!
https://glenorchygazette.com.au/supporting-tasmanians-in-crisis/

Vinnies Tasmania Hydro Tasmania

09/07/2025

Residents and staff at Uniting AgeWell Strathglen in Berriedale proved age is no barrier to making a difference, taking the plunge for a good cause at their annual Big Freeze fundraiser.

In a light-hearted event full of laughter and community spirit, participants took turns either diving into an icy pool or being doused over the head with freezing water — all in the name of raising funds for FightMND, which supports research into Motor Neurone Disease.

Read the full story here:
https://glenorchygazette.com.au/frozen-funds/

Uniting AgeWell

04/07/2025

On Friday 20 June, thousands of Tasmanians stepped into their shorts, no matter the weather, to take part in Shorts Day 2025.

Learn more here:
https://glenorchygazette.com.au/shorts-day-2025-brings-community-together-for-mental-health/

SPEAK UP Stay ChatTY

02/07/2025

Local footy volunteer and barbecue master Brian Hughes has been recognised as one of Australia’s grassroots greats through the AFL and Bunnings’ Legend of the Tongs initiative.

Known affectionately as “Hughsey”, Brian has been a loyal volunteer at the Glenorchy District Football Club for more than 30 years, serving up sizzling sausages and unwavering support every weekend for junior games and club events.

Read the full story here:
https://glenorchygazette.com.au/hughsey-brings-the-heat/

20/02/2025

Tasmanian Bike Week starts on Saturday 1 March and offers everyone in the Glenorchy area the chance to ride, whether it’s an easy introduction on an e-bike or a time trial up kunanyi/Mt Wellington.

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Tasmanian Bike Week starts on Saturday 1 March and offers everyone in the Glenorchy area the chance to for a ride, whether it’s an easy introduction on an e-bike or a time trial up kunanyi/Mt Wellington.  Bike Week is coordinated by the Tasmanian Bicycle Council and Bicycle Network and...

19/02/2025

The Tasmanian Transport Museum recently recommissioned the locomotive M5 which was retired in March 2019 for an extensive overhaul and boiler inspection.

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The Tasmanian Transport Museum recently recommissioned the locomotive M5 which was retired in March 2019 for an extensive overhaul and boiler inspection. A Grant of $100,000 from the Federal Government enabled a complete overhaul and many repairs to the engine, the most significant being the purchas...

30/01/2025

The Federal Government recently approved a $7.76 million funding commitment for safety upgrades to the Montrose Bay intersection project through its National Road Safety funding program.

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The Federal Government recently approved a $7.76 million funding commitment for safety upgrades to the Montrose Bay intersection the project through its National Road Safety funding program. With the Tasmanian Government also committing $1.94 million to the project, Independent Member for Elwick Tho...

29/01/2025

A private Members’ Bill from Independent Member for Franklin David O’Byrne will strengthen Tasmania’s family violence laws after being approved by both houses of Parliament.

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A private Members’ Bill from Independent Member for Franklin David O’Byrne will strengthen Tasmania’s family violence laws after being approved by both houses of Parliament. The Family Violence Amendment (Protecting People and Their Pets Bill) 2024 provides that harm or threats of harm to an a...