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![New council appointment to take care of business](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1629337508410-C15BKF17YOY0PD2DQIEY/Generic+Thumbnail+1.jpg)
New council appointment to take care of business
Dr Bruce Williams has been appointed acting manager of business and economic recovery at Meander Valley Council to replace Neil Grose who resigned suddenly in February this year, just nine months into a two year appointment created to boost business in the Meander Valley post-COVID.
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Moving away from metal
It’s the end of an era for Tom and Gail Marik and their Tasmanian Metal and Copper Art Gallery in Carrick. The business is due to close on 24 October.
![All the world’s a stage](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1633420910627-R5NY7NO4U2CUMII37POI/16_john_phelps.jpg)
All the world’s a stage
Dr John Phelps, President of MVFM 96.9 Community Radio, completed his notable career in education, as an international consultant of eighteen years, working mainly in the UK and in the South Pacific.
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Conference gives Deloraine a boost
This September, the Tasmanian Neighbourhood House Conference was a bonanza for Deloraine community groups wishing to top up their coffers.
![Farewell to Nell](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1633418989486-GLC5JESKVGS6PEQ8STCS/17_nell_carr.jpg)
Farewell to Nell
The Meander Valley Gazette has published Nell’s popular garden column every month since January 2014.
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Spring? Cleaning!
Although most people find household cleaning tasks boring and arduous, the health benefits from vigorous, heart rate and temperature raising, cleaning and gardening cannot be disputed.
![Seven siblings make Gypsy Rose an expert](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1633418174694-OVOC3HIDVYXTURUFS5LD/18_blackberry.jpg)
Seven siblings make Gypsy Rose an expert
A big family has been the key to success for a Deloraine childcare worker who has won a Skills Tasmania vocational award.
![Mitchell’s Westbury foothold](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1629337508410-C15BKF17YOY0PD2DQIEY/Generic+Thumbnail+1.jpg)
Mitchell’s Westbury foothold
Federal Labor MP Brian Mitchell has rented a building on the main street in Westbury in the fight to retain his seat in the coming federal election.
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Table tennis winners are grinners
Harri Poke and Liam Collins were the winners of the Deloraine High School table tennis tournament, held every Friday lunchtime during Term 3.
![Tennis anyone? Shining some light on the game](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1633417388608-GXT7H7PJP4N3ZFYXRTWT/MVG+Sport+Tennis+Thumbnail.jpg)
Tennis anyone? Shining some light on the game
A doubling of the number of people wanting to play tennis at the Australian Italian Club’s tennis courts motivated an application to instal lights at the Prospect Vale courts.
![Boot Scootin’ Bunnies line up for fun](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1633399577914-ULXOGZN6PYWF5JQDHMDE/19_boot_scooting.jpg)
Boot Scootin’ Bunnies line up for fun
On a crowded dance floor at the Westbury RSL three Boot Scootin’ Bunnies were a standout.
![Grant boost for Deloraine Aged Care](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1629328927250-0QV7H8XOGPCWFTFZ4Y5M/Generic+Thumbnail+2.jpg)
Grant boost for Deloraine Aged Care
Residents’ rooms at Kanangra and Grenoch aged care facilities will be upgraded with a $2.4m federal grant.
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2021 Craft Fair – 2 years in the making
The last weekend in October will see the Tasmanian Craft Fair return to Deloraine to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
![We’re gonna need a bigger shed!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1633398699154-J5BPYSI80DEVD2ZY7A8O/23_westbury_mens_shed.jpg)
We’re gonna need a bigger shed!
The response to plans for a Men’s Shed in Westbury has been overwhelming, according to the president of the Interim Organising Committee, Harley Nicholls.
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40+ of Australia’s Federal Politicians Committed to Elevating Young People’s Voices
The voices, views, and opinions of Australia’s young people will be heard in Federal Parliament this October as part of the inaugural Raise Our Voice in Parliament campaign.
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Fifty years on track at Deloraine
Scarlett Saltmarsh grins as she thinks about her favourite activity at Deloraine Train Park.
![Meander Valley councillor resigns](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1630482867372-NL31NG7GGGR3RK3F772C/02_frank_nott.jpg)
Meander Valley councillor resigns
A third disgruntled Meander Valley councillor has resigned from the council and will be replaced on a countback. Cllr Frank Nott resigned with immediate effect at 4pm on Friday 27 August.
![Heroic ratepayers shiver on basketball court to give council a piece of their minds](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1629337508410-C15BKF17YOY0PD2DQIEY/Generic+Thumbnail+1.jpg)
Heroic ratepayers shiver on basketball court to give council a piece of their minds
As Meander Valley mayor Wayne Johnston straddles the hurdle of the proposed northern prison, he must be feeling mighty uncomfortable.
![Get us out of this prison mess, public meeting tells council](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611af32c6871a517575a7522/1630482584687-LJSNXKVJCWO5FHRNVBW6/03_public_meeting.jpg)
Get us out of this prison mess, public meeting tells council
A public meeting about the prison proposed for the Birralee reserve site has asked Meander Valley Council to revoke all support to the project and do its own socioeconomic study on the benefits of a prison at Westbury.
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Patsy Crawford Scribbling Away
Let’s talk telly. When stage shows are being cancelled left right and centre and going to the movies has become an exercise in foolhardiness for the risk averse, lots of people have been watching lots of television these past dark, chill and virus-laden months.