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ROWS of books, hidden treasures and family-friendly fun will take over Princes Wharf 1 this July as the Variety Monster Book Fair returns to Hobart.
Taking place on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July, the Variety Monster Book Fair is the perfect day out for families, book lovers and bargain hunters to explore aisles packed with

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Bargains, books and family fun at this year’s Variety Monster Book Fair ↗

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STUDENTS at Lauderdale Primary School recently had the opportunity to meet one of Tasmania's newest sporting stars, with Tasmania Jewels marquee player Steph Reid visiting the school ahead of the club's inaugural WNBL season.
Reid, an Australian Opal and WNBL champion, spent time with students, sharing her journey to elite basketball and encouraging young people to

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Tasmania Jewels star inspires Lauderdale students ↗

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A new disability hoist at the Clarence Pool has allowed people of all abilities to safely enter the water for swimming.

The swim hoist at the YMCA Clarence Aquatic Centre was built after an $11,000 donation was received from the Rotary Club of Howrah and replaced an ageing unit that was longer fit for purpose.

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$11,000 boost helps male Clarence Pool more accessible ↗

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The Albanese Labor Government has provided aid for Tasmanian households wanting to access emergency relief by funding $5.7 million for the state. 

Funding has been shared across 10 Commonwealth funded emergency relief providers and will help individuals and families experiencing financial hardship to access basics like clothing and vouchers for supermarkets. 

Organisations who benefit from

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Emergency relief boost for Tasmanians ↗

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The City of Clarence has completed an accessibility upgrade at the Hobart Archers Club in Acton Park, improving access to the sport for people of all abilities.

The $90,000 project, funded by council, focused on making the archery fields and clubhouse easier to navigate for members and visitors, particularly those who use wheelchairs or have

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Backing inclusive community sport with accessibility upgrade ↗

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At the 2026 Hobart Cup, the Beltana Bowls Club was the lucky winner of the $10,000 Ladbrokes Community Sports Series. 

In partnership with Tasracing, Tasmanian sporting clubs have the chance to win $10,000 at each of the three major race days - Devonport Cup, Hobart Cup and Launceston Cup.

From a field of 14 horses,

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A win for Beltana Bowls Club ↗

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A Back to School drive has helped students at schools across the Eastern Shore get a great start to term one.

Generous donations from the public have enabled over 200 Back to School packs to be distributed across the Franklin electorate through a Back to School drive coordinated by the office of Independent MP David

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Lending a helping hand to Eastern Shore students ↗

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The best of business success, service and excellence was celebrated at the 2025 Business Eastern Shore Business Excellence and Service Awards at Ninja Stadium.

The awards recognised businesses in the City of Clarence that had excelled in areas such as retail, hospitality and tourism, community service, health, professional services, inclusivity and diversity and enterprise and

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Eastern Shore business excellence celebrated ↗

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