Eastern Shore Sun

THIS Christmas The Salvation Army is looking for help to spread the festive cheer far and wide. Eastern Shore residents are invited to stop by Bunnings Rosny Park to help the Salvos to make Christmas merrier for everyone. Throughout November and December, Bunnings Rosny Park is raising awareness and much-needed funds for The Salvation Army.

CLARENCE City Council has considered the Southern Tasmanian Councils Authority’s Report (STCA) but says it will continue to talk to other councils to explore the full implications of the report. The report recommends that the present cities of Hobart, Glenorchy and urban Clarence and the urban part of Kingborough be merged with Brighton to form [...]

THE classic gem of Australian literature, Hating Alison Ashley by Robin Klein,  was recently brought to life on stage by a cast of dedicated Year 10 MacKillop College drama students at the Peacock Theatre.  The performance showcased the talents of the cast and entertained the audience.  Hating Alison Ashley was a light-hearted romp through high [...]

CLARENCE City Council is continuing its work to protect the Lauderdale Coastal Reserve by constructing additional dune crossings onto Lauderdale Beach. The crossings will resemble the fenced tracks and steps constructed at Bellerive Beach, and will each have a marker on the shore side, to help in making beach access simpler and safer. The crossings [...]

THE Eastern Shore’s retail sector will receive a much-anticipated boost with an exciting new development proposed for Cambridge. The planned construction of Tasmania’s first dedicated outlet centre – Hobart Capital Outlet + Home – is to commence in early 2012 with a completion date set for late 2013. The site is positioned adjacent to Hobart [...]

DOGS Day Out, an event that celebrates furry family members, returned to the Rosny Farm with activities and stalls that dog lovers always find fun and helpful.

LONG-standing Clarence Mayor Jock Campbell is to stand down and seek election as Deputy Mayor. Mayor Campbell is standing down after six years in the Eastern Shore city’s top job. He is running for the deputy mayor’s position because he believes at this vital stage in the city’s development, it is important to maintain the [...]

CLARENCE City Council is believed to be the first Council in Tasmania to trial solar powered compacting litter bins, commonly used in New York City, at two sites within Clarence. The Big Belly Solar Bins use solar powered electric motors to compact the litter, which provides an increase of up to 80 per cent in [...]

THE planned expansion of the salmonid industry in Tasmania and New Zealand was the catalyst for a $36 million redevelopment at Skretting’s fish feed plant on Hobart’s Eastern Shore. Officially unveiled by Premier Lara Giddings and Skretting’s Norway-based Chief operating officer, Knut Nesse, the installation of a second production line and the upgrading of the [...]

THE 2010 Peace Festival celebrating diversity, community participation, inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging, is being held at the Bellerive Boardwalk later this month. The festival, on Sunday, 26 September from 12 noon to 5pm, will offer a range of free activities including a concert featuring well known acts such as Son Del Sur, [...]