As part of her studies at Smithton High School, Year nine student Charli Grainger has been delving into the inner workings of the local newspaper. My name is Charli Grainger and I am a student at Smithton High School.  This year as one of my elective classes I chose Work Placement, which is where you get the opportunity to be put in a workplace one day a week for a certain amount of...

The Circular Head Chronicle and Tarkine Coast Progress Group have joined forces with Saputo Dairy Australia to develop an inclusive Christmas promotion that benefits both businesses and shoppers alike. A total of 25 businesses from the region are participating with more than $2,000 worth of prize money, generously donated by Saputo, to go to three lucky shoppers and five creative...

Sergeant Lee-Anne Walters has been awarded the national medal after 35 years of service, including more than 20 at the Smithton station.  The national medal is Australia’s most awarded civilian medal, given for 15 years of service, with a further clasp given for every 10 years thereafter. Lee-Anne completed her high school education with the goal in mind of becoming a vet, but the lack of...

Jess O’Halloran has been involved with the Smithton Basketball Club since her eldest son, Nash, developed an interest in the sport six years ago. Every year since then, Jess has become more and more entrenched in the Club, taking on more roles each year as she spread herself far and wide. Now, she’s the Win TV Volunteer of the Year. “I was as surprised as anyone,” said Jess. This year Jess...

The inaugural Australian Olympic Change-Maker Virtual Summit held in September connected students and schools around Australia together in one major event. Hosted by Olympic Champion, Brooke Hanson OAM, the Summit celebrated each young leader nominated for this year’s Award and featured Olympians discussing leadership, being a positive force and overcoming challenges in creating...