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Scottsdale, Tasmania · ScottsdaleApril 10, 2024An increase in recalcitrant livestock was putting drivers at risk and starting to wear thin on neighbours, according to those reporting sightings of stray cattle across the Lebrina area.One large bull regularly spotted on the road near the turn off to Clover Hill winery has had many locals concerned, with City of Launceston Regulations Team Leader Joanne Denney confirming action was being taken.“The City of Launceston's regulations…See the Story
Bull behaviour in firing line
EPA · ScottsdaleSites of burning green waste at tips across Dorset will soon be a thing of the past with a change to EPA requirements. April 10, 2024Smoky piles of burning green waste will soon be a thing of the past at Dorset tip sites, as the practice comes to an end later this year.Fires will no longer be allowed, with the Environmental Protection Authority putting a stop to permits.Dorset Council General Manager John Marik said the practice was being phas…See the Story
Greener future for Dorset tips
Scottsdale, Tasmania · ScottsdaleEdward McDougall having fun at the Scottsdale Tractor Pull last weekend. March 27, 2024Close to 500 people got a taste of turbo-charged tractors at the annual Scottsdale Tractor Pull Challenge at Santarena Park, Jetsonville, on the weekend.Now in its second year, the event is organised by Scottsdale Rotary with support from the Tasmanian Tractor Pullers Association.“It was a huge effort for the association to bring this event to the North-East…See the Story
Tractor fun pulls large crowd
Scottsdale, Tasmania · ScottsdaleBranxholm businesses are among the dozens across the North-East impacted by the TasNetworks outage on Tuesday with CMTP General Manager Tasmania Dale Jessup frustrated by the costly situation. March 27, 2024By Rachel WilliamsBusinesses across the region say they are bearing the brunt of Tuesday’s power outage to fix damage caused by vandals, with some operators losing out on thousands of dollars and many casual workers left without a day’s pa…See the Story
Counting the cost
Scottsdale, Tasmania · ScottsdaleMarch 27, 2024An outcome from the Board of Inquiry into Dorset Council is a month away, with uncertainty about who will decide whether any dismissals are made, given Saturday’s election result.The previous Minister for Local Government, Nic Street, is expected to retain his seat in Franklin, on the back of preferences from Eric Abetz and Jacqui Petrusma.But, given the Liberals will need to cobble together a government, it could be weeks before a…See the Story
Council future focus as BOI looms
Scottsdale, Tasmania · ScottsdaleA black, non-toxic substance being discharged into the Trent Water Estuary. March 20, 2024By Rachel WilliamsA black substance being discharged into the Trent Water Estuary via a stormwater outlet, often discolouring the entrance to the river mouth, was non-toxic and no cause for alarm, according to TasWater officials.The water authority confirmed that it was Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) which is commonly used to remove odour and taste issue…See the Story
Bridport black water no cause for concern
Scottsdale, Tasmania · ScottsdaleScottsdale’s main business district is being spared the outage with the delivery of a generator to the Woolworths car park. March 20, 2024TasNetworks is hoping for fine weather next Monday to allow a helicopter to conduct urgent repair work on a system damaged by vandals earlier this month.Severe damage has been caused to an Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) on a transmission powerline in a remote area near Scottsdale, leaving the network in a vulner…See the Story
Helicopter to fix vandal’s power problem
Rowing · ScottsdaleCameron Auton has been selected to represent Tasmania in rowing later this month. March 13, 2024After just two years in the sport, Springfield’s Cam Auton has just been selected in a Tasmanian team to contest the National Rowing Championships in Penrith, NSW.Auton, 18, is excited about the challenge ahead when he joins with rowers from Hobart to form the U/21 Tasmanian Eight, lining up against the best in the country from March 18th-24 at the …See the Story
