Glenorchy Gazette

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...

23/01/2025

Carla Moore, a resident of the Derwent Waters Retirement Village in Claremont, has re-invigorated a part of her community with a vibrant mural which is featured in the 2025 Aveo Resident Art Competition calendar.

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Carla Moore, a resident of the Derwent Waters Retirement Village in Claremont, has re-invigorated a part of her community with a vibrant mural which is featured in the 2025 Aveo Resident Art Competition calendar. The calendar showcases the work of 14 residents of Aveo’s retirement communities incl...

21/01/2025

Hydro Tasmania has made a generous donation to the St Vincent de Paul Society with the delivery of 60 computer monitors to the society’s warehouse in Derwent Park.

Hydro Tasmania Vinnies Tasmania

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Hydro Tasmania has made a generous donation to the St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) with the delivery of 60 computer monitors to the society’s warehouse in Derwent Park. Vinnies Tasmania Chief Executive Officer Heather Kent said the monitors would benefit emergency relief and educational progr...

01/01/2025

When Stephen Jones moved into a 100-year-old cottage at the Cadbury Estate eight years ago, he was intrigued by the history of the area and sought out more knowledge.

He made contact with the archivist at Cadbury and stumbled upon a wealth of information about the estate and surrounding region which he has now shaped into a fascinating book that chronicles the many stories he uncovered.

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When Stephen Jones moved into a 100-year-old cottage at the Cadbury Estate eight years ago, he was intrigued by the history of the area and sought out more knowledge. He made contact with the archivist at Cadbury and stumbled upon a wealth of information about the estate and surrounding region which...

30/12/2024

Young people from across Glenorchy took a stand against racism last month at the Glenorchy City Council Basketball Against Racism tournament on World Kindness Day.

Glenorchy City Council

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Young people from across Glenorchy took a stand against racism last month at the Glenorchy City Council Basketball Against Racism tournament on World Kindness Day. Glenorchy Mayor Sue Hickey said she was proud the council and young people could come together for the important event. “With such a c...

25/12/2024

Glenorchy residents Terrence and Helen Smith share something unique with the City of Glenorchy – their 60th wedding anniversary coincides with Glenorchy’s 60-year anniversary of being proclaimed a city.

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Glenorchy residents Terrence and Helen Smith share something unique with the City of Glenorchy – their 60th wedding anniversary coincides with Glenorchy’s 60-year anniversary of being proclaimed a city. Terrence and Helen met at a picnic hosted by the Cadbury’s Chocolate Factory and married in...

23/12/2024

The Tasmanian Multiple Birth Association held its annual Christmas Party at PCYC Bridgewater on Saturday 23 November.

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The Tasmanian Multiple Birth Association (TMBA) held its annual Christmas Party at PCYC Bridgewater on Saturday 23 November.  This is the most popular event on the annual TMBA calendar. TMBA staff were joined by 16 multiple families with, 16 sets of twins under one roof. The 16 sets of

28/11/2024

In February 2024, the Glenorchy Rodman Bowls Club was hit with devastating flood damage due to a burst pipe.

Since then, club members have rallied together and worked tirelessly to get the clubrooms ready for the upcoming summer season.

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In February 2024, the Glenorchy Rodman Bowls Club was hit with devastating flood damage due to a burst pipe. Since then, club members have rallied together and worked tirelessly to get the clubrooms ready for the upcoming summer season. Club president Michael Kirkwood said the flooding had damaged b...

27/11/2024

A new commercial kitchen has been officially opened at Glenorchy’s Multicultural Hub.

Glenorchy City Council Multicultural Council of Tasmania

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A new commercial kitchen has been officially opened at Glenorchy’s Multicultural Hub. Funded with $100,000 from the Labor Federal Government’s Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Grants Program and a further $62,260 from the Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF), the kitchen will provide increased su...

30/10/2024

The Multicultural Council of Tasmania is running its Multicultural Tasmania Employer Conference on Thursday 7 November.

Each year the conference brings together business leaders, academics and experts to help workplaces become more inclusive and diverse.

Tasmanian Community Fund Multicultural Council of Tasmania

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18/10/2024

The Abbeyfield Berriedale house recently celebrated 30 years of providing affordable housing to older residents and people with disabilities who wish to live independently in a supportive environment.

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The Abbeyfield Berriedale house, formerly Glenorchy house, recently celebrated 30 years of providing affordable housing to older residents and people with disabilities who wish to live independently in a supportive environment. Abbeyfield Australia is a national not-for-profit community housing prov...

17/10/2024

The team at Petstock Glenorchy recently spent a six-hour day volunteering at Riding for the Disabled in Lenah Valley, and are fundraising for the important charity.

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The team at Petstock Glenorchy recently spent a six-hour day volunteering at Riding for the Disabled (RDA) in Lenah Valley. Seven staff members got a first-hand look at the non-profit’s operations in preparation for a fundraising drive through the Petstock Foundation’s ‘Hometown Heroes’ init...

04/10/2024

The Glenorchy Knights Football Club needed just one point to claim the 2024 National Premier League Tasmania title as it welcomed reigning premiers Devonport to KGV for the final round of the 2024 season.

Glenorchy Knights

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The Glenorchy Knights Football Club needed just one point to claim the 2024 National Premier League (NPL) Tasmania title as it welcomed reigning premiers Devonport to KGV for the final round of the 2024 season. In a thrilling encounter, which saw some heroics from Glenorchy goalkeeper Angus Burdon,....

02/10/2024

The St Vincent de Paul Society has announced that construction is set to begin on its new, state-of-the-art facility at Mill Lane in Glenorchy.

Vinnies Tasmania

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The St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) has announced that construction is set to begin on its new, state-of-the-art facility at Mill Lane in Glenorchy. The new precinct will bring together several existing Vinnies operations, including St Vincent Industries and Tas Textiles, while expanding essent...

19/09/2024

Young people are getting to make fun, creative art thanks to Crewative Arts Connect.

Crewative Arts Connect

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Crewative Arts Connect is a free creative program that runs out of Bucaan Community House each school term. Funded by the Tasmanian Community Fund and assisted with the support of partners, Crewative Arts Connect works with young people aged 10 to 16 in the