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At the North-Eastern Advertiser we take pride in being an independently owned and operated newspaper, run by a dedicated team of hard-working individuals. We love our region, and we're known for covering anything and everything happening in and around the North-East. The Advertiser is the first place locals turn to stay informed about everything from farming to fashion.

We are a community-driven business and we love recognising the individuals who help to make our region great. These town treasures are the glue that holds this region together, and we're here to tell their stories.

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Scottsdale to honour NEFU representative greats

Former NEFU representative team players and coaches are being invited to reunite as the Scottsdale Football Club celebrates the proud history of North East Football Union (NEFU) representative football through a weekend dedicated to recognising the players who wore one of the region’s most prestigious jumpers.

Rushy Revolt - Anger at $8.8m plantation grant

The entity behind the $142m Rushy Lagoon project received more than $8.8m from a Federal Government forestry grant months before it had approvals in place to buy the property.

Rushy sale approval?

Speculation was rife that the Federal Treasurer was set to sign off on the sale of Tasmania’s largest parcel of farming land to British investors as we went to print this week.

In search of closure for ‘Pom’s family

Around 55 people will search a targeted area within Hollybank next week in the hopes of finding the body of missing Scottsdale man Peter Willoughby, more than six months after he disappeared.

Crickets sound start on Flinders initiative

A novel farming solution on Flinders Island has won funding under Circular North’s latest round of Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Grants.

Rushy sentiment sought

TasFarmers is seeking feedback from the North East community regarding the proposed sale of Rushy Lagoon, one of Tasmania’s largest farming properties.

Rural Youth experiencing revival

Dorset Rural Youth has been reborn with a new generation of young people bringing the iconic movement back to the region.

Eagles grounded as Swans dominate

If the huge crowd of punters at the Pyengana Oval on Saturday were hoping for a close encounter (of the football kind), they were to be sorely disappointed as they witnessed the East Coast Swans systematically destroy Evandale to the tune of 123 points.

Irwin to make Magpie history

Scottsdale footballer Rebecca Irwin will make history when she runs out with the Magpies’ women’s team on Saturday, becoming the first female player at the club to reach the 100 game milestone.

Better Health 4 Dorset saved

Health and wellbeing hub Better Health 4 Dorset has been saved with a two-year funding deal to be included in this year’s State budget.

Town Treasures

A life on the islands

In nearly 89 years of life, Bruce Bensemann has tried his hand at many things, from work as an apprentice mechanic, a bushman, cray fisherman, farmer and more, all the while feeling a pull to the Furneaux Islands.

Big vote for democracy

From Scottsdale paper boy to international man of intrigue, if not mystery, Terry Aulich’s life journey has been an adventure supreme.

Max's musical life

Singing was commonplace in the Hodgetts household when Max was young and he remembers his disbelief when he realised other people didn’t sing at home.

Aileen’s Derby days

Aileen Johnston spent much of her childhood in Derby, where her family had a thriving vegetable garden, and trapping rabbits and raising your own chickens was just part of life.

From scenic flights to ski slopes

Bridport’s June Bratt has led an eventful 91 years, trailing from coast to coast and trying her hand at many sports and creative pursuits.

Local Event Galleries

Scottsdale Show 2025

Flinders Island Show 2025

Fantastic Fiesta and family fun!

The eighth iteration of the Tassie Scallop Fiesta at Bridport saw the largest crowd in the event’s history converge on the Village Green on Sunday, 27th August 2025.

Scottsdale High School, 2024 Year 10 Celebration Evening

Scottsdale High School year 10 students celebrated the end of their school year with a function at Scottsdale Football Club on Tuesday, December 17.

All the fun of the 119th Scottsdale Show

Behind Closed Doors

Redwood Retreat’s exotic ties

On the outskirts of Scottsdale lies the historic Redwood Retreat, which still bears reminders of its beginnings with a collection of rare exotic trees planted by the original owner, Christopher O’Reilly more than 100 years ago.

Burville House’s beginnings

Many people know the grand double storey building on George Street as Dr McGinity’s former surgery, but few know the history behind the walls.

Camp Hotel’s curious history

It’s hard to believe that the now overgrown and derelict house at the foot of the Billycock was once a bustling watering hole for workers in the late 1800s, known as the Camp Hotel.

A look into Fairbank’s medical past

On a hill in Springfield lies an historic homestead surrounded by farming land, known as Fairbank, which was the Springfield hospital throughout the early 20th century.

Summerhill: a window to Scottsdale’s past

The first time Ian and Ann Wilson walked through Summerhill while hunting for a retirement property in 2002, they felt a connection.