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Local anthology to celebrate creative voices

Local anthology to celebrate creative voices

Huon Writes, an exciting new anthology showcasing the diverse voices of Huon Valley writers, is about to hit the local scene. The joint project by Ashwood Publishing, run by Susan Young in Cradoc, and Cygnet-based freelance book designer Meng Koach, promises to celebrate the unique stories emerging from the region. Over coffee at the Red Velvet Lounge, the two creators found themselves...
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The Phoenix Art Group Atrium Gallery, Geeveston Visitor Centre - September

Under the stewardship of Jillian O'Brien, this exhibition shines with the vibrancy of spring. No more so than Jo Smerdon's 'Wattle on a Sunny Winter's Day', a snapshot of the flora, that, at present, brightens our days. There is in many of the works in this show a sense of looking forward to days of relaxation. O'Brien's own modest charcoal sketch 'Lazy Days', a small monochrome depicts a...
Cygnet pub undergoes restoration

Cygnet pub undergoes restoration

Despite rumours about its inevitable destruction to make way for luxury apartments, Cygnet's Commercial Hotel will remain as a pub after a $250,000 restoration project. The pub's owner, James Goulding, has been on the receiving end of a tirade of unsavoury comments online and via the spoken rumour mill only a small community can generate. The stories began last week after the pub shut its...
'Be Calm' initiative lives up to name

'Be Calm' initiative lives up to name

The Huon Valley Council's 'BeCalm' initiative officially launched on Sunday, bringing together a diverse group of community members, local organisations, and environmental advocates to address the growing concern of climate anxiety. The event, held at the Judbury Town Hall, was a blend of information sharing, practical action, and community bonding, all aimed at empowering residents to...
Geco fills its pantry

Geco fills its pantry

Demand for food relief is soaring but one community organisation has received a big boost to its efforts. The Geeveston Community Centre Pantry provides grocery staples for locals and with the cost of living squeezing people's finances, the need for help is surging. GeCo Centre Manager Nicole Watt said over the past 12 months, demand for GeCo's food-relief program increased by 190 per...
Huon Valley offers up the goods

Huon Valley offers up the goods

The Tasmanian Tourism Showcase held at Princes Wharf in Hobart on August 2 to 3 was a resounding success, bringing together over 80 businesses to celebrate the tourism sector of Tasmania. The event featured a mix of industry networking and public engagement, highlighting the best of what Tasmania has to offer. The Huon Valley was prominently represented, with several local operators making an...

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