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A goodbye and hello at Geco

A goodbye and hello at Geco

Image: Left, former manager of Geeveston Community Centre Michael Higgins and new manager Nicole Watt at Michael’s retirement celebration. Stalwart of the Geeveston Community Centre (GeCo) Michael Higgins has announced his retirement from his position as manager, celebrating his last day with a retirement day bash on Thursday, September 29.  While Mr Higgins has become a familiar...
Franklin Falcons fly high

Franklin Falcons fly high

Image: The Franklin Primary School Grade 5/6 Falcons Netball team from left, Ellie Monk, Sofia Bauer, Ravelle Caverson, Makenzie Sharp, Jackson, Isaac Atkins (former Franklin Primary student) and in front, Gabby. Not pictured is the goal defence Jai Leaper and coach Sam Black. (PS) Franklin Primary School Grade 5/6 ‘Franklin Falcons’ netball team won their first game on Monday, September...
Comedy for a cause

Comedy for a cause

Image: The Mental Health Comedy Roadshow will be making a return to the Franklin Palais on Wednesday, October 5 all for a good cause. (PS) The 2022 Tassie Mental Health Comedy Roadshow is heading to the Franklin Palais on Wednesday, October 5 all in the name of a good cause.  The tour, now in its fifth year and appearing at the Palais for its second, features some of Tasmania’s funniest...
A twist on the athletics carnival

A twist on the athletics carnival

Image: Students enjoy the novelty ball agility course. Glen Huon Primary School held its school athletics carnival on Thursday, September 15, providing a different twist on activities for students.  While traditional sprints, long distance and agility courses were held, it was the team up between the school’s Japanese and PE teacher to provide some new novelty events on the day that...
Big birthday celebrations for PAT

Big birthday celebrations for PAT

Image: From left, president of the Pensioners Association Tasmania Susan Perry, Huon Branch president Robert Staehr and member Maureen Oates cutting the cake. Big celebrations were held on Saturday, September 17 at the Baden Powell Scout Hall to mark 45 years of service in the Huon Valley for the Pensioners Association Huon Branch. The group, who hope to address isolation and loneliness...
To Find Happiness at Franklin Palais

To Find Happiness at Franklin Palais

Image: ARIA-award winning musician Josh Pyke will be completing a 30-stop regional tour for his latest album To Find Happiness, heading to the Franklin Palais on Sunday, November 20. (PS) On the back of his latest album To Find Happiness, Josh Pyke has announced he will be completing a 30-stop regional tour, arriving at the Franklin Palais on Sunday, November 20. ARIA Award winner Josh, after...

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