The Sorell Times

09/01/2024

Premier Rockliff spending taxpayers’ money on his Facebook ads has been labelled as "morally bankrupt".

PREMIER Jeremy Rockliff is significantly outspending, using taxpayer dollars, every other local MP when it comes to boosting social media posts.

22/12/2023

The Sorell Times will be taking a break over the holiday period, and will publish our January edition one week later than usual, on the 10th.

Please send any enquiries through via email, and we will address them on our return!

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Merry Christmas and a happy & safe new year to all our valued readers!

15/11/2023

After concerns were raised about the future of the duplication of the Midway point causeway ….

Federal Labor MP Brian Mitchell has confirmed the federally funded Midway Point duplication will proceed. "I'm pleased to report this project, which will ease traffic congestion for south-east commuters, is going ahead as planned. Prudent economic management required putting projects around the country under the microscope to ensure they could be delivered on time and on budget, and we have been assured by our project partners that will happen here."

20/08/2023

The Times is hosting a special Spring Gardening feature to welcome in the season! 💐 Reach over 5,000 readers across the region with your gardening & landscaping services as they prepare their gardening plans this year. 👩‍🌾

To ensure your involvement in this opportunity, get in touch with James on 0449 178 715 or [email protected]

07/07/2023

New festival coming to you! Read more here:

A NEW festival for the South East to be called Crave is planned for Richmond Park on April 6-7 next year.

21/04/2023

The Tasmanian Government has announced immediate changes to the size and bag limit for flathead with further proposed radical changes from November 1.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

The Tasmanian Government has announced immediate changes to the size and bag limit for flathead with further proposed radical changes from November 1.

05/04/2023

BREAKING: Parents are warned to look out for suspicious financial activity or attempted scams following a possible data theft from a Tasmanian Government third-party file transfer service, GoAnywhere MFT.

Parents are warned to look out for suspicious financial activity or attempted scams following a possible data theft from a Tasmanian Government third-party file transfer service, GoAnywhere MFT.

13/03/2023

PUBLIC feedback is being sought on a proposal to increase the number of marine parks around the State.

07/03/2023

THE Okines Community House and Garden has launched its own Local Growers Market to sell fresh, locally grown produce.

01/03/2023

ANY hopes the popular Falls Festival will return to Marion Bay are all but gone, with the company behind the event putting the land on the market.

21/02/2023

AS they have 119 times before, on the third Saturday in March the community of Bream Creek and surrounds is set to put on a rural event like no other.

15/02/2023

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15/02/2023

SENIORS WEEK SUBMISSIONS CLOSING SOON!

Don’t miss out on this once-a-year opportunity; bookings and submissions close Wednesday, February 22nd.

All advertisers in the feature are entitled to an editorial submission showcasing your products, services, or case studies.

07/02/2023

BEEKEEPING women from across Tasmania and the globe have joined forces to achieve two world records.

05/02/2023

SORELL Council has been congratulated by ParaQuad Tasmania for installing beach access for people with wheelchairs and other mobility devices.

02/02/2023

THE public are invited to join in and celebrate the joy of reading at the Sorell Reads Together Festival in March.

02/02/2023

01/02/2023

THE 2023 Australia Day Awards and a citizenship ceremony were the order of the night at a special event held in the function room at the new South East Stadium.

30/01/2023

The Disabled Surfers Association Tasmania are holding a Meet and Greet at Carlton Park Surf Lifesaving Club this Sunday, for further details contact the association directly.

25/01/2023

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24/01/2023

A JET ski ride to raise funds for the Royal Hobart Hospital’s Children’s Ward is planned for Maria Island next month...

A JET ski ride to raise funds for the Royal Hobart Hospital’s Children’s Ward is planned for Maria Island next month…

18/01/2023

UPDATE Thursday:
Police investigation finds there are no suspicious circumstances.

A woman was found dead inside a Sorell house on Wednesday afternoon.
Following a call from a member of the public, police went to the Walker Street property and found the woman inside.
Suspicious circumstances have not been ruled out and it is expected police will make further comment today.

14/01/2023

SORELL’S “game-changing’’ sports stadium is now open and already proving popular...

SORELL’S “game-changing’’ sports stadium is now open and already proving popular…

12/01/2023

ONE of Tasmania’s most recognised agri-tourism ventures, Coal River Farm, has again been awarded at the Tasmanian Tourism Awards...

ONE of Tasmania’s most recognised agri-tourism ventures, Coal River Farm, has again been awarded at the Tasmanian Tourism Awards…

31/10/2022

A 26-year-old female Constable from the Southern District will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on December 9, after being served with a summons to appear on several serious driving charges.
The charges are:
• Causing death by negligent driving (X2)
• Drive whilst disqualified
• Drive without due care and attention
• Contravene vehicle standards (X2)
The offences relate to a fatal motor vehicle crash that happened in Penna on Tuesday May 10 this year.
The officer was off duty at the time of the incident and she has been stood down from duty.

26/10/2022

Popular mayor Kerry Vincent has been returned at this month's local government election. Counting continues for the position of deputy and councillors.

07/09/2022

Deliveries of The Sorell Times will be made to all the usual spots tomorrow morning (Thursday September 8th).
We appreciate your patience and we hope you enjoy 😇

20/07/2022

Police and emergency services are responding to a serious single-vehicle crash on the Arthur Highway, Sorell between Nugent Road and Rosendale Road.
While the highway is not blocked, motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.
Further details will be provided when available.

28/05/2022

There is a power outage in the Sorell area and as a result traffic lights within the area are affected.
Advice at this time is that the outage will last for sometime.
Police request drivers to be patient in the area and proceed with caution and obey the road rules when proceeding through uncontrolled intersections.

27/05/2022

It started at school, says Josh Coates, as he looked around at his mates. “I’m scared,” he said quietly to himself. “Is this the start of World War Three?”