Wednesday, 15 January 2025
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1300 abuzz in online record

1300 abuzz in online record

Image: From left, Jennifer Mudge, Lisa Britzman and Jocelyn Saunders in their world record attempt for "The Most Photos of Women+ Beekeeping Uploaded in 24 Hours". (PS Marta Ng) Some Huon Valley women were a part of beekeeping world history in January as part of a fundraising effort for charity. Tasmanians Anita Long and Jenni McLeod were organisers of the event and are also founders of Sister...
Wine Machine in the Valley

Wine Machine in the Valley

Picturesque event Wine Machine is set to return this year in flourishing, flavoursome form, making a splash in the Huon Valley on Saturday, January 14 for a decadent day of picnics and parties. In what is promised to be a “garden party by day and fun fiesta by night”, Wine Machine will take place in the Valley’s very own Home Hill Winery with a craftily curated line-up to provide a superb...

Pharmacies to do more, or can they?

A review is currently underway by the Tasmanian Government to identify opportunities to expand the healthcare service offerings of pharmacies in Tasmania. Premier and Minister for Health Jeremy Rockliff announced in late December that a review was formerly being conducted by KPMG into pharmacists’ scope of practice. “The Government has committed to working with pharmacy and medical...
Promising food future

Promising food future

Images: Host of the Farmgate Blitz on Friday, December 9, Glen Huon-based Glenview Garden owner Seb explains how he and his partner Camilla use experimentation to improve their farming practices. Friday, December 9 marked the second last event in a chain of Farmgate Blitzes around the Valley aimed at enabling more local growers to learn and support each other while supporting the growing...
Student fundraises for beds

Student fundraises for beds

Image: Jedd Burgess, a Grade 2 student at Franklin Primary School, recently led a school-wide fundriaser for the homeless. (PS) When Grade 2 Franklin Primary School student Jedd Burgess saw an ad on television for the Backpack Beds for Homeless and how much they can help the growing homeless population in Tasmania, he stepped up to fundraise.  Jedd brought the idea to his teacher who...
Fire is our friend

Fire is our friend

Image: From left, Huon Aquaculture contractor Adrian Blaschke from MowX Tasmania, Jason Smith from patrula nayri and son Alex. (PS) There is no denying the natural beauty of the sites at Huon Aquaculture dotted around regional Tasmania; the lucky staff are surrounded by the ocean, the forests, the waterways and the wildlife in many of their workplaces. The Huon Aquaculture site at Whale...

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