Meg Whitfield
The Advocate
Tasmania, Australia
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Veterans question and answer forum to be held in Burnie in August
Tickets are available to the event now. → Read More
Kentish's Operation Sheean winding up as Disaster Relief Aus says thank you
The team said they'd been welcomed by the community with open arms. → Read More
Coaster recollects brush with fame through Olivia Newton-John music video appearance
STAR STRUCK: Mr Braithwaite said Newton-John was lovely. Picture: Brodie Weeding, AP PHOTO It's not every day that you get asked to be a part of a music video for international star Olivia Newton-John, so, decades on, Coaster Rodney Braithwaite hasn't forgotten it. Journalist at the Advocate Newspaper, Burnie, proudly covering Tasmania's North-West and West Coast. Got a tip? → Read More
Coaster recollects brush with fame through Olivia Newton-John music video appearance
STAR STRUCK: Mr Braithwaite said Newton-John was lovely. Picture: Brodie Weeding, AP PHOTO It's not every day that you get asked to be a part of a music video for international star Olivia Newton-John, so, decades on, Coaster Rodney Braithwaite hasn't forgotten it. Journalist at the Advocate Newspaper, Burnie, proudly covering Tasmania's North-West and West Coast. Got a tip? → Read More
11-unit residential development proposed for Turners Beach
The application can be viewed on the council website. → Read More
Beaker Street Festival heads to Cradle Mountain with Dr Karl in tow
Dinner with Dr Karl and a leading Tassie plant biologist, anyone? → Read More
Burnie Bakehouse set to open next week, Crusty's under new management
NEW BUSINESS: Allan Murray and Shirley Woods are almost ready to welcome customers in to the Burnie Bakehouse. Picture: Brodie Weeding It's no easy task taking on two businesses at once - but Shirley Woods and Allan Murray have never been the type to shy away from a challenge. Journalist at the Advocate Newspaper, Burnie, proudly covering Tasmania's North-West and West Coast. Got a tip? → Read More
Devonport's Steve Martin keeps National Coat Day tradition going
Ann Teesdale, Property Manager Home Hill holding former PM Malcolm Turnbulls coat with Steve Martin holding former PM Julia Gillards coat Picture: Supplied Australia's newest Prime Minister is being urged to join an annual tradition, in recognition of the 116,000 Australians sleeping rough each night. Journalist at the Advocate Newspaper, Burnie, proudly covering Tasmania's North-West and West… → Read More
10-year-old Ellie Hinds the brains behind 'Slimey' Latrobe business
Ms Hinds' mum said she was blown away by her daughter. → Read More
Lisa Wardle working towards new goals after life-saving lung transplant
Ms Wardle said she would never take a moment for granted. → Read More
Devonport City Council angered by 'thoughtless' Don Reserve vandalism
The matter has been reported to the police. → Read More
Teen Ruby Moore curates exhibition for Devonport Regional Gallery
PROUD AS PUNCH: Ruby Moore said she's always had a creative spark, but didn't expect this opportunity. Picture: Brodie Weeding There aren't many teenagers who can say they've curated an exhibition for a major regional gallery. Journalist at the Advocate Newspaper, Burnie, proudly covering Tasmania's North-West and West Coast. Got a tip? → Read More
Lorraine Morris retires after 45 years with Vincent Industries
Lorraine Morris has been working at Vincent Industries for decades. Picture: Brodie Weeding When Lorraine Morris headed to Vincent Industries for her first day on the job back back in the 70s, she didn't think she'd still be there 45 years later. Journalist at the Advocate Newspaper, Burnie, proudly covering Tasmania's North-West and West Coast. Got a tip? → Read More
Ross Noble set to perform 'On The Go' comedy show in Devonport this weekend
GET READY: Comedian Ross Noble is bringing his national tour to Devonport this weekend. Picture: Supplied Acclaimed comedian Ross Noble isn't afraid of a good chat, but he's looking to stay fairly tight-lipped on what he's got lined up for the Tassie leg of his national comedy tour. Journalist at the Advocate Newspaper, Burnie, proudly covering Tasmania's North-West and West Coast. Got a tip? → Read More
PhD candidate exploring how systems thinking can improve West Coasters' health
Ms Morgan said it was great to see the level of collaboration. → Read More
Ampol Somerset drops petrol prices for the remainder of school holidays
We suspect there might be some queues headed for this petrol station. → Read More
Smithton store Clarkson's Sports and Cycles celebrates a century
A FAMILY AFFAIR: Hard-working 'ring in' Tamara Williams with Mason, Luke and Peta Howard. Picture: Brodie Weeding When Luke Howard started putting bikes together at his pop's shop at Smithton when he was 12-years-old, he had no idea that he'd later go on to work there for 30-odd years. Journalist at the Advocate Newspaper, Burnie, proudly covering Tasmania's North-West and West Coast. Got a tip? → Read More
Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation to speak out for those whose Aboriginality is questioned
Ms Maguire-Colgrave made the speech at this year's Community NAIDOC Day. → Read More
TAC, CHAC prepare for big week of NAIDOC events launched by flag raising
NAIDOC WEEK: Young Kezz Jackson stands by the flag he proudly helped to raise in Burnie. Picture: Rodney Braithwaite. Flag raising ceremonies across the Coast have been held around the Coast as NAIDOC celebration get underway, with this year's theme 'Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!'. Journalist at the Advocate Newspaper, Burnie, proudly covering Tasmania's North-West and West Coast. Got a tip? → Read More
van Nordens prepare for the Royal Flying Doctor Service Outback Air Race
The pair are still fundraising for the worthy cause. → Read More