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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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The full program and tickets for the Clarence Jazz Festival 2026 are live for its landmark 30 year at Rosny Farm from 19 to 22 February.

The festival has marked a major milestone in Tasmania’s cultural calendar and celebrates live music, connection and creativity, while confidently stepping into its next chapter with a bold, modern

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Clarence Jazz Festival goes big as 2026 line up and tickets go live ↗

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The Montagu Bay Cricket Club hosted its inaugural Beyond the Boundary Mental Health Game on Saturday 29 November at Shark Park.

In partnership with Speak Up! Stay ChatTY, this special community initiative is designed to promote mental health awareness and encourage open, meaningful conversations within the club and the wider Clarence community.

As well

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Montagu Cricket Club goes Beyond the Boundary for mental health ↗

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The Showtime Soccer School held their Christmas Cup match at Pembroke Park in Sorell on the first Sunday in December, providing an opportunity for keen young soccer players to compete and celebrate the upcoming holiday period.

In recognition that many families are battling cost of living pressures and finding it challenging to make ends meet, academy coach

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Christmas Cup celebrations kick goals for local charity ↗

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