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Scottsdale, Tasmania · ScottsdaleMay 1, 2024By Rachel WilliamsThe possibility of user charges being introduced at the Scottsdale Aquatic Centre are being considered by Dorset Council.The centre costs around $350,000 a year to run, with Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw confirming it was slightly over budget this financial year.As the council prepares its annual budget and schedule of fees and charges ahead of the next financial year, it’s weighing up its options for the facility.Mr W…See the Story
Pool entry charge to sink or swim
Scottsdale, Tasmania · ScottsdaleMay 1, 2024After nearly two decades in business, Rod Martin and Shirley Rootes Martin will soon display their last artworks as they prepare to instead hang up their hats.Having started their Scottsdale business in 2005, today known as the Scottsdale Art Gallery Cafe, the couple will retire at the end of June after selling their King St property to Scott and Fiona Auton.The Autons will transform the building into a grocer, homewares store and caf…See the Story
End of an era for art couple
Scottsdale, Tasmania · ScottsdaleKyla Harper-Jones is back on the bike and claimed her first podium finish - a remarkable recovery from her 2022 accident that could have left her unable to walk again. April 24, 2024A young Scottsdale woman who broke her back in a motorbike accident in November 2022 is back on her bike and thriving in the endeavour she loves.Just 18 months after the crash threatened her entire future, Kyla Harper-Jones has claimed her first State podium and ha…See the Story
Kyla’s back on the bike
Scottsdale, Tasmania · ScottsdaleNew Scottsdale RSL Sub Branch President Jan Warner and Treasurer Kevin Keating inspect the damaged area near the Cenotaph where they are preparing for Dawn and 11am ANZAC Day services. April 24, 2024By Rachel WilliamsPolice have been sent CCTV footage from Scottsdale’s Children’s Reserve and ANZAC Park as they investigate a vandal attack that caused close to $20,000 in damage.Just days before ANZAC Day commemorations, Dorset Council staff were…See the Story
Vandals strike Children’s Reserve, Cenotaph gardens
Scottsdale, Tasmania · ScottsdaleRingarooma Heritage Association President Wendy Jacobs and Ringarooma Football Club stalwart Brendon Thompson with the suitcase of NEFU Premiership flags returned anonymously just in time for the Heritage Match at Pyengana on Saturday. April 17, 2024Memorabilia belonging to the Ringarooma Football Club was returned just hours before an NTFA Heritage Round match paid tribute to the Robins’ history.Flags recognising the winning achievements of t…See the Story
Robins’ history returned anonymously
Scottsdale, Tasmania · ScottsdaleDerby, Tasmania April 17, 2024By Rachel WilliamsAn environmental group opposed to planned forestry operations in Derby will today have its case heard by the Full Court of Tasmania.Blue Derby Wild will appear in court as we go to print, to lodge an application for a full injunction on logging and burning of the forests adjacent to the Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails.Sustainable Timber Tasmania would not comment on the matter ahead of the court …See the Story
Derby Full Court forestry decision looms
Scottsdale, Tasmania · ScottsdaleDorset House employee Ray Keefe with children Max, 9 and Madison, 12. April 17, 2024Scottsdale’s new Community Garden is overflowing with fresh produce and residents from across the region are being encouraged to take advantage of the plentiful harvest.Bec Smith from Better Health 4 Dorset said people can now sign up for free memberships to access the garden adjacent to Northbourne.Membership will involve access to fresh fruit, vegetables and …See the Story
Community Garden blooms
EPA · ScottsdaleSites of burning green waste at tips across Dorset will soon be a thing of the past with a change to EPA requirements. April 10, 2024Smoky piles of burning green waste will soon be a thing of the past at Dorset tip sites, as the practice comes to an end later this year.Fires will no longer be allowed, with the Environmental Protection Authority putting a stop to permits.Dorset Council General Manager John Marik said the practice was being phas…See the Story