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Scottsdale, Tasmania · ScottsdaleJuly 10 2024An embarrassing document that doesn’t justify a 12-month councillor suspension, as well as a witch hunt, is how exiled Mayor Greg Howard has described the Board of Inquiry Report into Dorset Council.It is understood that he and a number of other disgruntled councillors are considering legal action for reputational damage and loss of income as a result of the saga.While legally Cr Howard could not reveal details of what is contained i…See the Story
“An embarrassment” – exiled Mayor on Council Board of Inquiry Report
Scottsdale, Tasmania · ScottsdaleJune 26, 2024By Rachel WilliamsA general rate cap of 15 per cent will be applied to Dorset Council rates in a bid to prevent some property owners paying a massive 383 per cent increase as a result of Fresh Valuations.Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw on Monday night approved a general rate revenue increase for the entire municipality of 5.7 per cent. Extra rates and charges will provide $673,000 in revenue to improve operating income.But, despite the …See the Story
15% cap on Dorset rate rise
Scottsdale, Tasmania · ScottsdaleScottsdale Patron Peter Gutwein has the gloves off in the fight for the club’s future. Pictured with players (left) Will Moore, Bridget Moore, Lochie Bowerman, Deagan Young, Coach Joel Hayes, Joe Krushka, Abby Samec and Mila Hayes. June 19, 2024By Rachel WilliamsScottsdale Football Club was aiming for a premiership within five years of joining the new Northern Premier League with a national recruitment campaign underway to boost playing and pr…See the Story
"We are coming for you" - Gloves off in footy recruitment campaign
Scottsdale, Tasmania · ScottsdaleRoger McLennan in front of the Lyric Theatre where he worked when it was in its hey-day. June 12, 2024By Rachel WilliamsScottsdale’s iconic Lyric Theatre risks falling into a state of disrepair if something isn’t done to restore the site to its former glory.That’s the real fear of many in the community as the King St building sits sad and idle, 100 years after hundreds of residents gathered to attend its grand opening.The building’s front door…See the Story
Can we save the Lyric?
Scottsdale, Tasmania · ScottsdaleJune 5, 2024By Rachel WilliamsFlinders Island Council executives have flown to Canberra to highlight urgent upgrades required to keep the island’s antiquated airport facility operating safely.Mayor Rachel Summers and General Manager Warren Groves said a replacement for the post-WWII infrastructure at the Whitemark Airport was “becoming critical”.“We let the Federal ministers and shadow ministers know the difficulties and challenges we face and t…See the Story
Critical $20m Flinders Airport request
Scottsdale, Tasmania · ScottsdaleThe Matthew Flinders IV stuck in the sand at Bridport last week. Photo by Jeff Jennings. May 29, 2024By Rachel WilliamsBy Rachel WilliamsA new entry to the Bridport River was urgently needed according to one business owner who says the status quo is costing $50,000 each month.Bass Strait Freight owner David Harris confirmed the Matthew Flinders IV had been stuck in the sand twice last week and he’s calling for a faster solution to alleviate th…See the Story
River re-route plea to stop strandings
Scottsdale, Tasmania · ScottsdaleEbony Lette receives a cheque from Bridport Lions Club President Ann Maree O’Keefe and Secretary Leonie Johnston. May 22, 2024With her fundraising target of $10,000 already secured, Ebony Lette started her 200km Ride for Raw on Monday with a happy heart.“I feel like that has allowed me to settle in a bit more and I think I am going to be able to soak up the rest of the week because anything now is just awesome,” said Mrs Lette.Riding her 23-ye…See the Story