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" L O CA L WE E K EN D N E W S Rat Fresh face on be a ch sce ne ISSUE No. 360 5/32 Channel Highway, King ston. 7050 • Ph: 6229 3655 • Fax 6229 3622 • Email [email protected] TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2016 Kingston Beach is fast becom- ing the go to place for foodies, attack with trendy new cafes and bars cropping up on every corner. Rats have killed 14 endangered Adding to the fresh and funky din- Recognition of ing scene is Brad Watchorn from orange-bellied parrots at an Pontoon Café (located in the aviary located in Taroona. !! Around 160 parrots are housed at Kingston Beach Sailing Club). Brad explained that Pontoon, open business womthe Taroona facility, making up half Fridays and Saturdays from 9am- of the captive population. ! " " ! ! 2pm, is all about the key word of Tasmanian’s Department of Kingborough resident and former said Bernadette. the moment – local. Primary Industries, Parks, Water and From the five casual staff that Councillor, Bernadette Black, CEO and Bernadette was also the winner of the 2016 Environment (DPIPWE) breeds the have been employed, the youngest founding director of Brave Foundation, Telstra Tasmanian Business Women’s For was named the 2016 Telstra Tasmanian being just 16, to the produce and Purpose and Social Enterprise Abwirdasrd a. t the location to assist in bol- Business Woman of the Year at the annu- Assistant Coach for the Kingsstotenr inBglu tehse Setxattreemely low number of products that are served up and the al Telstra business awards held at Princes music coming through the speak- League Netball team, Alicia Lpeairsr otfsro imn thWe LwFild. Wharf 1 on Tuesday, October 25. Accounting & Advisory was awarded the ers, everything has a local twist. Bernade According to Matthew Groom, tte set up the Brave Foundation char- Corporate and Private Award. Serving up Van Diemen Coffee, ity in 2009 in order to build a community of Minister for Environment, Parks and Alicia says she was both delighted and hum- meat from Kingston Town Meats support and acceptance around anyone facing bled to receive the nominationH eforrit athge , Temlsatrjoar resourcing is in and collaborating with owner and teenage pregnancy and parenthood. place by the State Government for chef of Namaskar (Channel Court) As a result of Bernadette’s hard work, more Business Women’s Awards. the co-operative effort being under- for the Pontoons signature tikka pregnant and parent teenagers are finishing “To be recognized as a finalist among a group burger, Brad is passionate about secondary school, remaining in employment, of such incredible business womtaeknen r etoa llays issi sat nin the survival of the delivering fresh and simple eats establishing a happy and healthy family and honour,” said Alicia. bird. and treats to the community. having a positive impact on the community. “I’m proud that my work has dAirceccotrlyd inlega dt oto Minister Groom in “I’ve always been pretty driven to “It is my mission to reduce stigma, build fam- better practices and helped so 2m0a1n4y- 2or0g1a5n,i s$a2- 63,000 was spent ilies and strengthen communities by building tions around Tasmania deliver their objectives start my own business,” said Brad. on the orange-bellied parrot. In Pontoon Café is a product of hard up the village of support and acceptance more effectively and efficiently. around anyone facing teen pregnancy and par- 2015-2016, that will rise to work and dedication to the end enthood, turning the trajectory of generations,” Continu$e3d2 0o,0n0 p0a, gae 2 80 per cent increase. result, with Brad explaining that the According to a spokesperson from local Kingston Beach community has already responded enthusiasti- DPIPWE, the department had been cally to the new kid on the block. trying to breed more parrots result- “I can see Kingston Beach being 2017 finalists announincg in ethe fdacilit y being at capacity. the next North Hobart.” This required some birds to be Brad Watchorn business owner of new Kingston Beach eatery, Pontoon Café, said he was excited to be bringing a family friendly casual dining experience Cr Dean Winter, a resident of Finalists were recently announced for finalists in the 2017 Tasmanian Australian of to the area, complimenting the already thriving business precinct. housed in an old unit and as a result Kingston Beach, said the location 2017 Tasmanian Australian of the Year the Year Awards category. Awards, including four from Kingborough. Charlotte Hunn, justice chraatms wpieorne afbrloem to infiltrate the dated continues to assert itself as the Kingborough residents along with sailing club,” said Cr Winter. young family, Brad is a positive exam- “It has a world-class team behind Educators, disability advocates, community Kingston is nominated in the 2u0n1i7t. Tasmanian hospitality hub of Kingborough. thousands of visitors. Describing Pontoon as a “family ple of a new business owner with a volunteers, a microbiologist changing agriict uthl-at wiYllo oufnfegr Aau ssttaranldiaanrd o tfh tahte h Yaesa-r Awa“rI dasm a nads sCurraeidg that since the inci- “Businesses like Beachfront 32, “Pontoon Café has taken up one type café”, Brad explained that this clear passion and commitment to a ture, benefactors and a wildlife carer na’tr ebeeWn ebsebe, na waitl dltihfea tw alorrcioart iofrnom Kdeetntet rsinegc,u rinit yt hsetandards at Taroona Robbie Brown’s and Aquatini are of the best locations on the beach café is all about a casual diningamovnisgio tnh.e 16 finalists in the 2017 Tasmanian 2017 Tasmanian Local Hero category. before,” said Cr Winter. have been significantly enhanced,” providing a high value hospitality and it’s a great initiative by the experience. AustrTahliea n noef wth eB Yeeaacrh sAiwdea rdHso.tel also The Tasmanian Australian of the Year, Senior experience that’s servicing owner and a smart move by the Working full-time and with a Thper oTmasismeas ntoia rne vAitwaalisred tfhinea alirsetas faunrtnhoeur.n ced on AustraCliaonn toifn utheed Y pearg, eY o2u2ng Asuasidtr aMliainnis otef rt hGeroom. Thursday, October 27, are in the running to be Year and Local Hero Award recipients will be • 24hr Fully mobile locksmith • Enalmeecd trTaosmnaincia nc aAurs tkraeliayns o af nthed Yreearm, oatnenosunced on Friday, November 11 at Daisy McKenna, Sam Brookwell, Harry Brookwell and Archie McKenna were lucky enough to receive lollies from Santa when he visited Blackmans Bay Beach on his lolly drop with the help from the Tasmanian Senior Australian of the Year, Government HKoiunseg isnt Hoonba rTt.own Shopping Centre Kingston Volunteer Fire Brigade on Sunday, December 18. • Shoe repairs • TropTahsmieansia na Ynoudng EAunsgtrarlianv oifn thge Year and The TasmaPnia 6n 2Aw2a9rd 4re3ci1pie3n ts Mw il0l t4he1n7 035 379 Come and se Tasmanian Local Hero. join recipients from all other States and e us in KingstRoonsa lTie oMwarntin S, ah osppeepchin pgat hColeognistt rferom Territories aws wfinwalis.kts ifnorg tshet onantiloonacl kaswmardist,hs.com.au Kingston and Paul Pritchard, an adventurer which will be held in Canberra on January 25, St Aloysius Catholic College students Riley Pitchford and Maddie Goss attended their Year 10 Formal at Glen Albyn and disability advocate from Taroona are both 2017.