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Still making a splash after 50 years
By Wendy Shaw The contribution of the Catholic Women’s League to the establishment of a hydrotherapy pool in Ulverstone half a century ago has been acknowledged at a special celebration. The CWL was one of a number of community groups and individuals who were invited to mark the 50th anniversary of the pool at the Respect Mt St Vincent age care facility on 19 May.
Roadmap for transforming heterogeneous catalysis with artificial intelligence
4 hours ago Apple added RCS support to iPhone with iOS 18.1, enabling richer cross-platform messaging between iPhone and Android users. This included things like typing indicators, read receipts, and high-resolution photo and video attachments. Last March, Apple announced its plans to add support for end-to-end …
Where there’s a Will there’s a way
Published: February 13, 2026 By Wendy Shaw A former St Patrick’s College student who works with disadvantaged young people has received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the youth of Tasmania. Will Smith, 33, who was a Tasmania Police special operations group tactical operator, is the founder and CEO of Launceston-based JCP Youth, which provides support and mentorship to at-risk young people. Mr Smith said he was appreciative and thankful for the Australia Day honour.
Growing support for greenhouse project
Published: February 13, 2026 By Wendy Shaw Students are keen to get growing as a new greenhouse takes shape at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School in Deloraine. It’s a welcome addition to the 130-year-old school’s thriving kitchen garden and is the result of months of learning, planning, designing, budgeting and ‘hustling’.
Grotto a focal point for prayer and reflection
Published: February 13, 2026 By Wendy Shaw A refurbished grotto in the Circular Head Parish was the setting for Rosary prayers following a Mass celebrating the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, on 1 January. Parish priest Fr Amalorpavaraj Devadoss said the grotto, between St Peter Chanel Catholic Church and school at Smithton, had become a focal point for prayer and reflection following the completion of works. “It had not been used for several years,” Fr Amal said.
Caught in the crosswinds
Published: February 13, 2026 By Wendy Shaw Parishioners and pilgrims are once again invited to reflect on the journey of Jesus on the cross as they pause outside the Church of the Apostles in Launceston. For nearly 18 years an eye-catching wooden cross had been a landmark at the historic bluestone church. It was erected following the journey of the World Youth Day cross and icon around the state in 2008.
Book Blog Tour - Everything you need to know!
What is it? It’s a marketing strategy frequently used by self-published authors when launching new books. Essentially, it’s a virtual tour by an author, around a number of blogs. What Constitutes an Online Book Tour?
Letter: Love wildlife, but learn to keep a distance
This weekend I was in Yakima Canyon with a friend when we spotted a mule deer doe just entering the river to swim across. From a distance that wouldn't disturb her, we stopped to watch. She waded out until the water reached her neck, and then began to swim. She made it halfway across before a vehicle pulled over and parked directly in front of her, blocking her only easy exit from the water. Left with no other choice, the doe turned back.
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