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![Rotarians exercise generosity in Deloraine](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1662447860977-PJM4VBDYC3RM932Z54S3/Rotary%2BACDel%2BPicture.jpg)
Rotarians exercise generosity in Deloraine
Rotary Deloraine has donated a seated exercise machine for Aged Care Deloraine to support residents maintain and improve their health.
![Farmers unimpressed by Tasnetwork’s towering ambition](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1662444285022-82H1078E08FDTI51J72T/Marinus+Image.jpg)
Farmers unimpressed by Tasnetwork’s towering ambition
The looming Project Marinus requires transmission infrastructure upgrades and expanded easements on prime agricultural land from Sheffield through Deloraine to Cressy to deliver power from the Tasmanian northwest coast down to southern Tasmania.
![Local Online Access Centres under threat](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1630474870855-E84QF0LWAZ56PDN5W3X8/Generic+Thumbnail+1.jpg)
Local Online Access Centres under threat
Tasmania’s online access centres may have to decrease services as a result of funding levels that have not kept pace with inflation, wages and cost of living.
![Council seeks input to vision for Deloraine Racetrack redevelopment](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1662447294684-AQICZF9QQXW4I6ZAH0VP/Racetrack%2Bplans.jpg)
Council seeks input to vision for Deloraine Racetrack redevelopment
The Meander Valley community is being encouraged to have input into an innovative project to bring new life back into the Deloraine Racetrack.
![Protecting local farms from FMD](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/86bab257-9088-493e-a57a-218e0cd35b19/FMD+Photo.jpg)
Protecting local farms from FMD
The recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Indonesia and Bali has caused great concern for threat it could pose to our livestock industry.
![Doreen’s 100 years](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1662444274097-YWAD6TJCXARPI4EQQFYM/Burns_Photo.jpg)
Doreen’s 100 years
Doreen May Burns (nee Upston) was born om 7 August 1922 when George V was King, Billy Hughes was Australia’s Prime Minister.
![Blueberries left to rust](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1641765293956-93268SF9B6QQG19JQSTG/17_blueberry_rust_1.jpg)
Blueberries left to rust
Last month Biosecurity Tasmania revoked containment rules for Blueberry rust, a fungal fruit infection.
![New SES flood warning system for Tasmania](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1662444293265-3LSRL6WHVHZV20YJ83D7/SES.jpg)
New SES flood warning system for Tasmania
Tasmania State Emergency Service (SES) has recently adopted the Australian Warning System (AWS) for flood emergencies and launched an SES Flood Warnings System which will provide advice to the community regarding what to do when a flood happens.
![Marakoopa Café picks up top gong at Catering Awards](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1659599703825-CZVBII9DIZIEPARKN9K0/Marakoopa+Award.jpg)
Marakoopa Café picks up top gong at Catering Awards
Marakoopa Café near Mole Creek has won the ONE Music Excellence Award category at the 2022 VIC TAS Australia Restaurant Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence.
![Local Government seeks to broaden representation](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1659773596681-RP1EWZV4HBI4NEYON1E0/Generic%2BThumbnail%2B2.jpg)
Local Government seeks to broaden representation
The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) and the Tasmanian Government are calling on people from all walks of life to consider running for their council in the local government elections later this year.
![Youth voice on community action in response to climate change](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1630474870855-E84QF0LWAZ56PDN5W3X8/Generic+Thumbnail+1.jpg)
Youth voice on community action in response to climate change
Climate change will significantly impact our health and wellbeing, the natural environment and the economy.
The 2021 Australian Local Government Climate Review reported that the majority of councils who participated were already impacted by climate change and were setting or planning emissions reduction targets for their own operations and across their community.
![The life of Cliffy Crack](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1659599767353-PU3UKA2HN9YR3N79VOG8/Cliff+Crack+2.jpg)
The life of Cliffy Crack
Louis Cliffy Crack well known identity around the district just celebrated his 90th birthday. Cliffy was born on 9-7-1932 on King Island and grew up with six brothers and one sister.
![Youths showcase talent and skill](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1659847053509-YFIPJNT1EPEBJGWBHOBE/YAA+August+1.jpg)
Youths showcase talent and skill
A new group is emerging in the Meander Valley dedicated to including young people in community participation, events, arts and culture.
![Generosity warms school](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1658301104202-0FRJYABRELWZSPYS43L4/Giant+Steps+2.jpg)
Generosity warms school
On Tuesday June 7, Giant Steps Tasmania received a visit from representatives of the Probus Club of Deloraine and the Rotary Club of Deloraine.
![New face at Deloraine House](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1658301099686-J2AI8V4OFVLM8W01AFCZ/Darren+Harrie+Deloraine+Community+House.jpg)
New face at Deloraine House
Deloraine local and former Meander Gazette volunteer Darren Harris was recently appointed as the Community Care Advisor at Deloraine House.
![Seppenfelts under new ownership](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1658301121816-RU3FG3KRPTJQIT764CS1/Seppenfelts+2.jpg)
Seppenfelts under new ownership
For the last 13 years, Seppenfelts, the colourful little hippy shop on the main street of Deloraine, has been an institution.
![Commemorative gift for RSL](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1658301129807-WTOY1NUF3IPBWKAMT4P3/Unknown+Soldier+Gift.jpg)
Commemorative gift for RSL
Over many years the Rotary Club of Deloraine has developed significant projects in the Deloraine community. Possibly the most significant project has been the Tasmania Craft Fair, which was once known as the Deloraine Craft Fair.
![Staying safe in our parks and reserves](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1630474870855-E84QF0LWAZ56PDN5W3X8/Generic+Thumbnail+1.jpg)
![New candidate for Meander Valley mayor](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1658301095754-K4OE3SSD5HYOYO0XDMQU/Ben+Dudman+Profile.jpg)
New candidate for Meander Valley mayor
Community advocate and public servant, Ben Dudman, has announced his candidacy for Mayor and Councillor of the Meander Valley.
![Burn Brighter this Winter](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1658301097675-DA9VCSQYUVSDJQGL4ICZ/Burn+Brighter+samuel-han-NZ_gUWUfOao-unsplash.jpg)