The Tall Timbers Smithton Saints Under 14 Boys are off to a good start, recording two wins on Sunday as part of the North West Basketball Association’s first double header. Playing Somerset in Somerset at 12:15pm the boys then hit the road towards Smithton to take on the then undefeated Penguin Blues. The Saints made easy work of the Heat, winning 65 to 43, and took it all the way down to the...

Harold Murphy isn’t afraid of a bit of hard work, and it shows after clocking up an impressive 50 years service with McCain Foods. Beginning as a 24-year-old, Harold first worked out in the field, on the pea and bean harvesters as a short term casual before heading out bush once the season was over. In 1970 Harold was again offered the chance to work the harvester and agreed, on the proviso it...

Heavy rains and neglect have wreaked havoc on local country roads and sparked conversations regarding access into local attractions such as the Spion Kop barbecue area. Locals are looking for answers as to who is responsible and what is being done for the popular spots off the beaten track. With large sections of the road washed away, fallen trees and debris the road is really only suitable...

Clark Windows workers have rallied behind a good cause, purchasing and wearing pink beanies and socks to wear as part of the Breast Cancer Network of Australia’s Pink Tradie fundraiser. When labourer Kyle Everett heard that one of his footy mates, Tristan McCulloch, was running the campaign after the loss of his mum earlier that year, it didn’t take long for him to pitch the idea with a few of...

Greenham Tasmania has confirmed its strong support for new developments at Agritas Trade College by committing $340,000 to the new artisan cheese factory. “We have been long term supporters of Agritas and we are delighted to make this considerable donation to further the interest of this community project,” said Managing Director Peter Greenham Jr in announcing the funding. “Agritas is...