Circular Head Tourism Association has launched a fresh brand to attract visitors from all corners of the globe.  Premier Will Hodgman was in Stanley last Wednesday to meet with tourism stakeholders in unveiling the initiative.  With tourism in Tasmania changing considerably in recent years, the association recognised a need to evolve its destination brand identity, established more...

The streets of New York City feel familiar to Emily Tuffnell.  Joining the Burnie Musical Society’s cast of Annie, the 18-year-old has spent many moments on a stage set in these gloomy streets rehearsing.  Annie tells the tale of an 11-year-old orphan who runs away from the New York Municipal Orphanage in search of the parents who left her as a baby.  Throughout the story,...

Smithton Basketball Club’s Ryan Nibbs represented the state for a fourth time in the Australian Under 20 and Ivor Burke Championships last month. Having also received encouragement to try out for state sides in football and cricket, Nibbs chose to pursue basketball.  In his last season playing cricket, Nibbs managed an average of 179 runs in the Under 16 division and was dismissed just...

The Circular Head Christian School Student Executive Council is looking to impact school culture this year.  Increased participation, unity and school spirit are the three major goals for the team.  Captains Jaiden Popowski, Jay Saward, Vaughan Blizzard and Hanna Watling are relishing their new roles and are motivated to lead by example this year.  “We’re looking to increase...

South Australia’s John Zuringer and best mate Buster discovered more than a beaut camp spot when they came across Circular Head.  Escaping the summer heat of Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula, John and his red heeler cross jack russell set sail on the Spirit of Tasmania seeking a cooler climate and fresh coastal air.  At the end of the Bass Highway, the pair turned left to venture over...