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Tasmanians heading to the water this summer can once again rely on the Derwent Estuary Program’s (DEP) Beach Watch initiative, which provides weekly updates on water quality at popular swimming beaches and bays across the region.

Each week throughout the summer season, DEP scientists and council partners collect and analyse water samples from

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Beach Watch returns for summer to help locals choose safe swimming spots ↗

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If you love Christmas as much as the team at Coal Valley Christmas Trees, it’s time to start planning your festive season adventure.

The family-run Tasmanian business is located just minutes from Richmond.

Coal Valley Christmas Trees offers families the chance to start a new festive tradition by choosing their very own

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Christmas joy grows in the Coal Valley ↗

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Grade three and four students at Bellerive Primary School are studying local government and as part of their learning, recently interviewed Clarence Mayor Brendan Blomeley.

Mayor Blomeley faced an eager and well researched audience, with questions ranging from “what’s the best part of your job, and the worse?” to “why don’t you get

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Politics in the classroom ↗

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THE future of football on the Eastern Shore is shining brightly after both Lauderdale and Clarence secured premiership titles in the Southern Tasmania Junior Football League (STJFL).
Lauderdale’s Under 14 Boys claimed a thrilling one-point victory over Kingborough, capping off a dominant season in which the Bombers dropped just one game.
Vice-captain Lewis Russell stood tall

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Eastern Shore juniors celebrate premiership glory ↗

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HOCKEY Tasmania has announced the launch of the first-ever statewide Stay ChatTY Round, bringing clubs and associations across the state together to champion mental health and wellbeing.
The initiative builds on the success of the annual Stay ChatTY round, hosted for the past six years by Canterbury Hockey Club and OHA Hockey Club.
In 2025, the

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Hockey Tasmania launches first statewide Stay ChatTY Round ↗

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NATURE lovers and bird watchers alike have a new reason to explore the outdoors with the launch of the Clarence Bird Walks brochure, a collaboration between the City of Clarence and BirdLife Tasmania.
The brochure highlights 10 easy-access walks across Clarence, from salt marshes and woodlands to beaches and wetlands, showcasing the region’s rich birdlife and

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New bird walks brochure takes flight ↗

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Nominations are now open for the annual Clarence Citizen of the Year Awards.
Mayor Brendan Blomeley said the City of Clarence was full of inspiring people and events that made the community special.
“From dedicated volunteers to young leaders, many individuals and groups go above and beyond to make a real

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Time to nominate your community champions ↗

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Applications for the Clarence City Council grants program are now open, offering a range of ways to fund activities, events, projects or programs across the region.

Clarence Mayor Brendan Blomeley said the grants supported vital community activity and alleviated funding pressures.

“When times are tough, grant programs can be a lifeline for much

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A local boost ↗

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