News from the area

One of a kind find – Handcrafted Leather Goods Galore

15th Jul 2021
Nowhere else in Tasmania will you be able to see Australian Stockwhips and Saddles made right under the one roof, the good ole’ Aussie tin roof too! At Simon Martin Whips & Leathercraft, Mersey Main Road Spreyton, you can also learn about the work that goes into crafting up to 48 strands of leather and witness the shape of the World’s Longest Stockwhip, they also offer kids activities such as making their ... Read full article

Large Art Gallery and Jigsaw Puzzle Display

5th Jul 2021
Beverley Skurulis is an incredibly talented oil and watercolour artist located at 41 Gilbert Street, Latrobe. Being an artist in Residence you can watch Beverley paint Tasmanian Art. Open Saturday to Thursday, from 10am to 2pm. Outside of these times by appointment only. You can digitally see her artwork on her website www.beverleyskur... Read full article

Indoor plants, designer planters, plant care and more…

11th Jun 2021
Pots Of Love In Latrobe have recently outgrown their old store, and have had to be re-potted (moved) to shop 2/131 Gilbert Street. The store stocks indoor plants, handmade and designer planters, unique pots and also specialises in plant care. With new stock arriving weekly, you can be guaranteed that there is something here for everyone. Pots Of Love are open Tuesday to Friday from 9 am to 5... Read full article

Lunch or Dinner anyone?

8th Jun 2021
Parmi night, Curry night, Steak night, Roast night, why not eat at the Shearwater Tavern every night? Not only is the Shearwater Tavern all about the $19.50 Sunday roasts, Monday Parmi’s from $20 and a full menu in the restaurant (prices effective May 2021, and may change, please contact the tavern for price changes) they also have live music, function rooms, a gaming room, a bottleshop and a we... Read full article

Baby, kids & mum Boutique, stocking quality Australian products including handmade Tasmanian items.

2nd Jun 2021
With Love Baby Gifts Shearwater is located at 4 Quinlan Crescent, they are passionate about gifts and know the importance of showing our loved ones how much we love and appreciate them. With a perfectly curated product range such as; nappy cakes, hampers, clothing, personalised gifts and more that focuses on Tasmanian and Australian items, you can be confident that you are choosing the perfect gift for th... Read full article

Port Sorell Indoor Sports

10th Aug 2020
Port Sorell Indoor Sports, held at the Banksia Centre in Port Sorell, provides a variety of sports programs and rosters for all ages. Fun, fitness and meeting new people are the criteria. Heaps of fun assured. Great avenue for new residents to the area to get to know the local community. Rosters include mixed and women’s netball, volleyball, table tennis and badminton. Alternate sports are ad... Read full article

Port Sorell Caravan Park Upgrade

9th Jul 2020
Latrobe Council has been fortunate to receive $2.5 million from the Local Government Loans Program to finalise the implementation of the Port Sorell Caravan Park Master Plan. The program is part of the Tasmania Government’s response to the COVID-19 crisis and is designed to “encourage local governments to invest and employ more Tasmanians to upgrade, renovate and to do necessary maintenance to improve existing... Read full article