Screams of laughter echoed around the Children’s Reserve as the new Scottsdale Community Bike Track was opened to the public.

Archie Baker, 2, from Scottsdale was happy to see the new facility opened to the public.

Ava Bissett enjoys her scoot around the new facility.

Logan Whelan, 2, and Henry Sattler, 2, from Scottsdale gave thumbs up to the new bike track.

Everyone was all smiles at the official opening of the facility.

Mayla and Ramona Simmons of Scottsdale were happy to ride their bikes around the track.

Production North-Eastern Advertiser14 August 2024

Tractor Show and Shine 2024

Hundreds of people helped raise thousands of dollars to be invested back into the local community at the 2024 Rotary Club of Scottsdale Tasmania Tractor Show and Shine.

Bridie and Jo Davis with their trophies from the modern tractor category.

Cam Willis with his McCormick International 624 after winning peoples choice, the classic tractor category and being the runner up judges choice.

Darcy Smith alongside his newly gifted International 684.

Grace and Charlotte Soward from Cressy showing off their face paiting and henna's.

Harry Hall with parents Kelsie Mitchell and Riley Hall.

Jobe Carins and Jhy Millwood at the Tasmania Tractor Show and Shine.

Johnno Johnson with son Arlie Johnson and Cody Johnson.

Ken, Liz and Andrew Dolley with their dog Gimli.

Mark, Phill, Natalie and Grace Bosworth.

Max Lovell, Ted Strickland and Olivia Lovell in front of a Fednt 930 Tractor.

The team from JNM Contracting with the highest place tractor of the day after winning best new model tractor and combo with a perfect score.

Production North-Eastern Advertiser13 August 2024

Tassie Scallop Fiesta success

The seventh annual Bridport Scallop Fiesta proved a sunny success after overnight rain threatened to dampen the spirits of more than 2000 attendees.

Bridport holiday makers Julie Briggs, Karen Laycock, Lee Barker and Mandy Claridge

Bridport Surf Club's scallop kebabs were again a hit with crowds including visitors Leeann and Lloyd Tunbridge from Devonport

Brigette and Dom Burling from Exeter

Enjoying the igloo experience were Stewart and Renny Johnson from Nile, Rick Montgomery from Riverside and Jason King from Grindelwald

Fine dining at the fiesta was enjoyed by Steve Klimeck of Beaconsfield, Jarrod Monson from Beauty Point, Melinda Harper from Launceston and Kym Dart of Launceston