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Community connects through art on Children's Day

Community connects through art on Children's Day

The annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day was celebrated on Sunday with a vibrant painting workshop hosted by the South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation (SETAC) in Cygnet. Led by Tasmanian Aboriginal artist Reuben Oates, the collaboration brought together community members of all ages for a day of cultural expression and connection. "This year's Children's...
No slowing down for 93 year old Diaine

No slowing down for 93 year old Diaine

There must be something in the air at Cygnet and it is working well for one of its oldest and much-loved residents, Diaine Livingston. The 93-year-old is as "fit as a fiddle" considering her age and still walks everywhere around the town for her shopping, socialising and most importantly her volunteering role at the Country Women's Association (CWA) shop at Heritage Park. That stroll is a fair...
Radio host booted from local station

Radio host booted from local station

It appears the community radio career of popular host Andy Waterhouse is over. The Huon and Kingston FM committee decided at a meeting last week to expel Mr Waterhouse from the association. It found that Mr Waterhouse had discussions with another member of the association which centred on setting up another community radio station in the Huon and Kingborough municipality. Mr Waterhouse...
Shivering Heights Day at Surges Bay

Shivering Heights Day at Surges Bay

In what was billed as Australia's most southern Wuthering Heights Day Ever, almost 50 die-hards braved the chilly temperature on Sunday at Surges Bay community centre to pay tribute to their idol. The temperature did not rise above four degrees Celsius on Surges Bay Oval where the event took place. The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever is a worldwide phenomenon where people of all ages and...
DS Cafe bounces back after burglary

DS Cafe bounces back after burglary

The iconic DS Café in Huonville recently experienced a break-in on Tuesday, July 22 but its owners are far from broken. Dave and Steve, the café's spirited proprietors, were disheartened by the burglary but found solace in the community's outpouring of support. "I suppose we were both in disbelief," said Dave. "Something like this has never happened to us whatsoever. "I don't want to say...
Cygnet Football Club past players and officials function

Cygnet Football Club past players and officials function

The Cygnet Football Club's Past Players and Officials Committee held their annual function last Saturday, June 22 with over 150 in attendance. The theme for the day was to celebrate the Club's Premierships in the years ending in '4', including the Senior Premierships in 1964, '74, '84, '94 and 2004, the Colts in 1994 and Reserves in 2004. Many members of these teams were present at the...

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