Tuesday, 18 March 2025
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Cygnet Folk Festival

Cygnet Folk Festival

The rain could not dampen the annual Cygnet Folk Festival nor the free-spirited hordes who turned up once again for the iconic event. The festival started in 1982 which meant this year was its 43rd edition and continues to attract artists, artisans and in fact, all types of talent from far and wide to entertain and educate a captive audience. Dozens of musicians of all genres entertained over...
Big guns brought in to investigate club's finances

Big guns brought in to investigate club's finances

The international insolvency network of Rodgers Reidy has been engaged to delve into the financial situation of the Geeveston Ex-Servicemen's and Women's Club which recently revealed a tax office debt of more than $800,000. The small club, with a membership base of approximately 200 is the community lifeblood of Geeveston's 1400 residents. But with a tax debt of $817,000 its future is...
Bob's birthday bash in the bush

Bob's birthday bash in the bush

Former Australian Greens leader and renowned environmentalist Bob Brown celebrated his 80th birthday by reconnecting with one of Huon Valley's premier natural attractions, leading friends from across the country on a memorable walk through the Franklin Forest. The group commenced their journey at the Loop Track, immersing themselves in the lush landscapes and rich biodiversity that the forest...
Pure talent of Cygnet artist

Pure talent of Cygnet artist

The Huon Valley is blessed with an array of artists, writers and intellectuals of all types. Adding to the talent pool are the people who do wonderous things with food production and even growing speciality crops such as saffron. But we will leave those artisans for another day to tell their unique and wonderous stories. This brief article will introduce a local, well almost, he grew up in...
Grounded for success

Grounded for success

65 presenters. 86 sessions. Two days. Those are just some of the statistics from GROUNDED, the food and farming festival held at Fat Pig Farm on December 4 and 5. The onsite conference, timed to coincide with World Soil Day (Dec 5), was all about farming better. There were speakers from the US, the UK and New Zealand, as well as from all over Australia, covering everything from biodiversity...
Celebrating 30 years of Bron

Celebrating 30 years of Bron

Last Friday night (December 13), Bron Shelverton hosted her 30th birthday party at the Huonville Bulls Cricket Clubrooms, kicking off at 5.30pm. Bron, being much loved in the local community, was joined by friends and family during the night to help her dance, sing and laugh the night away. The cake was made by Blue Sage, which was a massive hit at the party and Bron did a great job of blowing...

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