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Enriching lives through connection and nature

Enriching lives through connection and nature

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Founded in 2021 by Taryn Bankier, the Tasmanian Support Collective is a family-owned and operated business with a mission to enhance the lives of Tasmanian NDIS participants. Based in the Huon Valley, the Collective's cornerstone is The Grounded Goat, a small, inclusive hobby farm in Mountain River, that offers a unique space for people with disabilities to engage in skill-building activities...
Wooden Boat Board Bank safeguards traditional craft

Wooden Boat Board Bank safeguards traditional craft

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Tasmania's Wooden Boat Board Bank in Geeveston is strengthening the legacy of traditional wooden boat building, aiming to keep the craft alive for future generations. Minister for Business, Industry, and Resources, Eric Abetz, highlighted the importance of sustainable native forest harvesting to support the ongoing viability of wooden boat craftsmanship. "Tasmania is world-renowned for the...
Ranelagh Soldiers Memorial Hall celebrates 100 years

Ranelagh Soldiers Memorial Hall celebrates 100 years

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November is shaping up to be a busy month in the Huon Valley, and this year, Ranelagh will have something extra special to mark on the calendar. On Sunday, November 10, the day before Remembrance Day, the Ranelagh Soldiers Memorial Hall will celebrate its centenary, offering a chance for locals and visitors alike to reflect on the rich history of this beloved community landmark. First opened...
Cygnet Singers celebrate 40 years

Cygnet Singers celebrate 40 years

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On Friday, November 9, 1984, as part of Cygnet's 150th-anniversary celebrations, a Music Hall took place at the Cygnet Town Hall. At the heart of the event were the Cygnet Singers, who had been rehearsing since June under the vision of Derek Nichols, who saw the need for a community choir. Cradoc musician Alan Cato was the soloist and joint accompanist, with the Cygnet Symphony Orchestra also...
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A journey through time in Glen Huon

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During the school holidays, a unique and challenging event took place in the hills of Glen Huon, where about eighty young people from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, along with thirty adults, embarked on a four-day trek that paid homage to the pioneering spirit of the 1800s. Dressed in traditional pioneer attire, these modern-day adventurers pulled handcarts through the...
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Rehash Bash - Junk reimagined...

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What a lovely load of old rubbish. The art world is full of objects reviewed, by more renowned reviewers than myself, as rubbish. Many have since come to be respected as high concept art, Duchamp's Fountain, a most famous example while smashed and rusting cars are commonly installed as art, in gardens and galleries. More recently artists such as H A Schult continue the Pop Art tradition...

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