Eastern Shore Sun August 2020

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GRANT BOOST BRINGS THE WAVES TO TASSIE A NATIONWIDE organisation is ready to make waves in Tasmania after receiving a $10,000 Westpac Foundation Rural Community Grant to bring its program to an Eastern Shore beach to support some of Tasmania’s most vulnerable.

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CLARENCE COUNCIL Council CITY Meetings

Fire Management Parks andJULY Reserves WORKS: - AUGUST 2020 Events COMMUNITY

• Ongoing Maintenance walking tracks in natural parksofmaintenance.

CONSULTATIONS areas and Tangara Trail. (CONT.) Roads Key decisions at council the Clarence meetings (Planning held on • Ovals pesticide program.

FESTIVAL OF VOICES Key issues thethe Council meeting of 23ofMay Key issuesat Council meeting Key issues atat the Council meeting of of • Maintenance of natural areas asMontagu per the Key issues at the Council meeting •Sign Pothole repairs –Clarence Rosny, and 6 June 2016 included: • Ovals herbicide program 9Authority) June andand meeting 29 June 2020 on 13included: July and 17 October 2016 included: up to Your Say 15 August 5 September 20162020 included: various Natural Area Managementto Plans.

26Adopted September 2016 included: Bay and Bellerive • the 2016/2017 Budget and Capital Expenditure council meeting held on 20 July 2020 • Adopted Plan for beCommencement notified of upcoming • of firebreak council clearing on • Adopted aa Strategic draft Strategic Plan2016-2026.

2016-2026 as a basis for 9 June: Program.

• Guidepost replacement continues Fire Management community consultations at • Agreedtotoconsult initiate amendment to Lauderdale the Planning • Agreed theancommunity on the Urban Council property. community consultation.

• Agreed to undertake community consultation on Draft •included: Approved development applications forthethree throughout the municipality • Maintenance ofEvents natural areas as per the www.yoursay.ccc.tas.gov.au Scheme toFeasibility incorporate a new Bellerive Bluff Specific Expansion Study.

• Adopted the Annual Plan Park Management Plan. multiple dwellings at2016/17.

12 Park Street, Bellerive; • various Montagu Bay shared path near 13Pindos July:Plan.

Natural Area Management Plans.

Events Area • Agreed toanconsult the community onManagement a Draft Community • Adopted amended Pindos at Park Rosny Pump of Station WORKS: AUGUST - on two multiple dwellings 110 BangaleePlan.

Street, Exhibition: Housemates • Safety Approved the development application for the • Commencement firebreak clearing Plan for 2016-2021.

Works – June/July 2016 • Accepted a tender the provision theonAnnual Hard • Agreed to Highway/Hobart undertake consultation a draft SEPTEMBER 2020 24 September – 9Road October • Exhibition: Oceana/Tranmere –Shore Lauderdale; and for acommunity food van at 21ofRiawena Road, Council property.

Tasman International Airport 1 - The 9 JulyEastern 2016 • Agreed tomanagement consult the community Waste Collection Service. bushfire strategy. on a draft Kangaroo Bay – Rosny Cottage, Rosny Farm intersection upgrade Roads Community Photography Montagu Bay. Interchange (subject to appeal).

Roads The Barn, Rosny Farm Rosny Park Cultural/Creative Precinct - Dulcot Development Policy •• Pothole repairs: Richmond, Cambridge, Exhibition • Gordons Hill Road – Cedar to Endorsed a temporary suspension of and theRokeby.

Events • Pothole repairs in Howrah and Framework.

Exhibition: Art July:road grading: •20Gravel as required based on inspections.

14 October – 6 November 2016Prize Excalibur –Poochibald footpath construction Community Grants program, excluding the Works – September/October October/November 2016 Tranmere • Accepted a tender for the construction of the Kangaroo Bay EXHIBITIONS AT 1-9 October 2016 Exhibition: A Stitch inTHE Time: Schoolhouse Gallery, Rosny Farm Approved a change of use to a restaurant and •• Guide post replacement continues: various locations.

• Clarence Street – safety upgrade, Quick Response Grants, and repurposed the •SCHOOLHOUSE Guidepost replacement continues Pavilion atofKangaroo Bay. Opossum Schoolhouse Gallery, RosnyFibre Farm Biennial and GALLERY AND stage two Textile • Concreting gravel paths: Bay Park.Park; a front takeaway at 1 Bayfield Street, Rosny Roads throughout the municipality existing funding allocations to fund the COVID-19 Festival: Seafarer’s Festival Exhibition Accepted a 377 tender forBay, theArm annual reseal and micro-surfacing BARN Rose Lindisfarne and Geilston Construction of gravel access: from Bastick Street toBay. Kangaroo • Acton Road – sight benching at ••Pothole repairs: Otago Bay, Rosny and Bellerive. fence at South Road, Lauderdale; a 23 October 2016 • Oceana/Tranmere Road Community Support Package.

Festival: Dog’s Day Out 11 November – 4 December 2016 program for 2016-17.

Bay Skate Park.

Acton Drive • Gravel road grading as required basedStreet, on inspections.

10-lot subdivision at 28 Percy Richmond; Bellerive Boardwalk intersection upgrade 2 Reed October 2016 Schoolhouse Gallery, Rosny Farm Pen Reconstruction of retaining wall:landscaping Elwood Drive.

June: •Workshop: Bellerive Boardwalk –and stageBlack two, •29Guide Guide post replacement continues at various various locations. and footpath workscontinues and at Bellerive • post replacement at locations.

Rosny Farm • ClarenceInk Street –with safetyConviction upgrade Drawing Exhibition: Artists Works – November/December 2016 • Construction of Rosny Hill Road shared path. replacing decking • Carried a motion that council, in principal, • Preparation for resealing in Spinifex Road and Fuchsia Road in Beach Park.

Exhibition: Still Wild, Still stage two 13–July • Preparation for resealing in Spinifex Road and Fuchsia Road in 2016 24 Drive, October 13 November 2016 •• Risdon Construction DDA crossingslistincouncil Spinifex • Exhibition: Tara Acton – pavement Risdon Vale. ofalive continues streaming meetings an The Eastern Shore Threatened Roads Identified priorities of majorRoad. roads foron future Vale.

• Acton –Gallery, sight benching at SchoolRoad House Rosny Farm The Barn, Rosny Farm reconstruction • Preparation Reconstruction shared path nearCourt Rosny Treatment Plant. forofresealing resealing inTranmere, Dover and Pindari Street in in ongoing basis.

9Community December – 8 January 2017 • repairs: Bellerive, Howrah, Seven Mile Acton Drive2016Photography construction.

• Pothole Preparation for in Dover Court and Pindari Street • Exhibition: LED streetlight rollout – Time: various Howrah.

Exhibition Schoolhouse Gallery, Rosny Farmtwo Exhibition: A Stitch in •• Beach.

Approved development application for awning Drainage Howrah.

Animal • Bellerive Boardwalk –Madness stage Relocated afunds to a new project to develop a areas in municipality 14 October – 6 November 2016 Biennial Textile and Fibre • Preparation for resealing in Avoca Street in Lindisfarne.

Ongoing cleaning of as open and carport additions toKangaroo 28 Franklin Street, 18 June – 10 July 2016 • road grading required based onininspections. replacing decking • Gravel Preparation for resealing indrains.

Avoca Street Lindisfarne.

Victoria Esplanade and Bluff Master Schoolhouse Gallery, Clarence Carols Exhibition • Concert: Spinifex and ClintonRosny RoadFarm –and • Construction of new concrete wicket atvarious Wentworth Sports School House Gallery, Farm Minor drainage works ascontinues Richmond.

• Bellerive Public PierRosny construction • replacement locations.

Plan.post • Guide Construction of footpath onrequired.

Rosny at Hill Road near Rose Bay. Christmas Concert 11 November – 4 December 2016 reconstruction Ground.

••• Preparation Construction oftender stormwater corner of Esplanade and Lewis Adopted the 2020/21 Budget and Capital • Tara Drive pavement • resealing inline: Spinifex and Fuchsia Road in Acceptedfor response forRoad Bangalee Street • Construction of roadside verge maintenance.

Festival: Seafarer’s Festival 11City December 2016 Schoolhouse Gallery, Rosny FarmOpen • Wellington Street, Richmond – Exhibition: ofActon Clarence • Risdon Construction of Mile footpath on Rosny Hill Road near Rose BayFees Avenue, Seven Beach. reconstruction, Expenditure Program, including the 2020/21 Vale. road reconstruction works; and quotation 23 October 2016 Bellerive Boardwalk road works Art Exhibition High School.

Commonwealth Bank Test Match • LED streetlight rollout – various Drainage and Charges and General Rates, Rates and Parks and Reserves • Preparation for resealing inPark DoverCommunity Court inService Howrah.

Bellerive Boardwalk response for ANZAC Sports 23 July –and 21 August •– Oceana Drive Carella Street, Australia v Day South Australia – areas in municipality • Ongoing cleaning of open Ovals irrigation maintenance continues.

Australia Breakfast Service Charges.

• Preparation resealing indrains.

Avoca Street in Lindisfarne.

Drainage Pavilion –fordesign services consultancy.

The–Second Barn, Rosny Farm Howrah road works Test • Spinifex and Clinton Road Elevated work platform tree work.

26 January 2017 • of stormwater line on the corner of Esplanade and Contact Sarah Bishop 6217 9625 Extended the COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy •• Construction Ongoing cleaning of open drains.

Construction of footpath on Rosny Hill Road near Rose Bay 12 November 16 November 2016 APark meeting was also held on 10 August 2020, with reconstruction Bellerive Boardwalk Contact Sarah–Bishop 6217 9625 Avenue, Mile Beach.

• maintenance. to 30 JuneofSeven 2021.

• Lewis Construction stormwater line on the corner of Esplanade and High School.

Drainage Bellerive Oval, Bellerive highlights to be reported in the next edition.

• Wellington Street, Richmond – Lewis Avenue,ofan Seven Mileverge Beach.

Fire Management • Construction Approved extension to the YMCA lease of the • roadside maintenance.

• Minor drainage works as required road works Parks and Reserves • Fire reduction preparation for controlled burns: WaverRosny Park Publicmeeting Golf Course.

• Stormwater maintenance – Upcoming council dates: Contact Council Drainage • Oceana Drivepit and Carella Street, Parks and • Ongoing parks maintenance. ley Flora Park Reserves Pilchers Hill. easement at 85 Vivian •Monday Approved aand TasNetworks various locations 31 August 2020 and Monday 21 • Ongoing cleaning of open drains.

Howrah – road works • Maintenance Playground upgrade upgrade Shoreline Park, Howrah.

• of walking tracks. Park, Playground Howrah.

Findnearby nearbyparks parksand andevents, events,report reportananissue, issue,receive receive Find Drive, Rokeby.

September at 7pm.Shoreline Available via livestreaming • Lauderdale Primary School – • of line onrail the corner ofsport.

• Construction Rehabilitation ofstormwater ovals from winter to summer summer waste collection reminders – download Local waste collection reminders – download thethe MyMy Local • Painting of Tangara Trailfrom post and fences.

Rehabilitation of ovals winter to sport. through our website. stormwater diversion Drainage Esplanade Lewis Avenue, Seven MileOval.

Beach. July 2020, meeting was on Monday Upgrade ofand irrigation atheld Clarendon Vale Services app for smartphones.

Services app for smartphones.

•A Installation of splitalso posts at Mortimer Bay for 20 signage.

• Cambridge Road,works, Cambridge – Minor drainage as with highlights to be reported in the next edition. stormwater upgrades required For more information call 6217 9500 or visit our website at www.ccc.tas.gov.au OPPORTUNITIES • Blessington South Arm–– Stormwater Street, pit maintenance Upcoming council meeting dates: Applications open: Rosny Farm Arts Centre 2021 stormwater upgrades various locations Monday 10 August and Monday 31 August 2020 Exhibition • Elinga/Carella Street,School Howrah Lauderdale Primary – – at 7pm. Available via livestreaming through our stormwater upgrades diversion Applications website. close Friday 28 August 2020 at 5pm. More information available at www.clarenceartsandevents.net. • Cambridge Road stormwater OPPORTUNITIES Parks and Cambridge Reserves upgrades, Youth Centre Monday drop-ins Every Monday Clarence Talksfrom 3-6pm at the Clarence Youth • Elevated Blessington Street stormwater work platform tree work 6 Grange Rokeby. people areanxiety South Arm •Service, Wednesday 22 Road, July: Help yourYoung child cope with –upgrades, various locations to drop 19 in and check out the facilities, including • Park Elinga/Carella Street •invited Wednesday August: Supporting a multicultural maintenance as stormwater per a new eight-ball and air hockey tables or just hang out. upgrades, Howrah established maintenance Clarence Bike, beats and schedules Livestreamed viabbq the Live Clarence Facebook page at Learn how to build or repair a bike while listening to and Reserves www.facebook.com/liveclarence.

•Parks Sports ovals soil conditioning beats and enjoying a barbecue. Every Wednesday Elevated Range work platform tree work •• Meehan MTB tracks Applications open: Rosny Farm Arts Centre 2021 young people aged 12 to 24 years can drop by the – various locations repairs Exhibition Youth Centre at 6 Grange Road, Rokeby from 3pm to Park maintenance per and Vale public as toilets Applications close Friday 28 August 2020 at 5pm. More •• Risdon check it out. established maintenance changerooms construction information available at www.clarenceartsandevents. schedules Youth Rec Program net.

• Clarence Plains Rivulet track Old and new enrolments are welcome for the • extension Meehan Range worksMTB tracks – Call for Rec applications: Jazz Festival Scholarship weekly Program atClarence the Warrane/Mornington repairs as required • Electric vehicle charging station Applications closeCentre.

SundayEmail 26 July 2020. More Neighbourhood youthservices@ccc.tas.

• install Risdon–Vale public toilets and Council Chambers information available at www.clarenceartsandevents.net. gov.au or phone 03 6247 1230 for more information or changerooms construction just turn up. HeldTextile every Thursday Call for entries: and Fibre4–5.30pm.

Stitch On • ClarenceArea PlainsManagement Rivulet Track Natural Entries extended to 30 July 2020 at 5pm. More extension works information availableRECREATION at www.clarenceartsandevents.net • Maintenance of walking tracks in • Clarence High School – athletic natural areasunderway and Tangara Trail gates install My Neighbourhood: RECREATION •• Maintenance and– management Lauderdale Oval visitor FindNeighbourhood: where tracks, parks, beaches, community halls, My of natural areas as per the various changeroom upgrades sportsgrounds and parks, dog exercise areas are in Clarence natural area management plans Find where tracks, beaches, community halls, at www.ccc.tas.gov.au/myneighbourhood. sportsgrounds and dog exercise areas are in Clarence •Natural Maintenance tracks as per AreaofManagement at www.ccc.tas.gov.au/myneighbourhood. audit recently undertaken • safety Maintenance of walking tracks in COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS • Fuel reduction pre-burn natural areas and Tangara Trail.

COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS Maintenance and management Glebe Hill Bushland Reserve Activity Plan 2021-2030 • preparation reduction pervarious Single Hill Bushland Activity PlanReserve 2020-2030 • Fuel of natural areasburns as perasthe Have your say on theReserve Glebe Hill Bushland reserves bushfire management Have your say2021-2030 on the Single Hill Bushland Reserve Natural Area Management Plans.

Activity Plan – closes 21 September.

Activity Plan – closes 10 August.

• plans Maintenance of tracks as per A Walk and Talk session will be held on Sunday, 30 August • Barilla Rivulet track construction safety audit recently undertaken.

Sign up to Your Say Clarence to be notifiedshould of at 2.30pm.

Interested community members meet • Cremorne/Lauderdale track works • Barilla Rivulet Track construction. upcoming council community consultations in the car park located at 60 Glebe Hill Road. at - Mays Beach www.yoursay.ccc.tas.gov.au For more information, visit www.ccc.tas.gov.au or call us on 03 6217 9500

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Grant boost brings the waves to Tassie FROM FRONT PAGE

The Disabled Surfers Association of Australia is a volunteer organisation that enables people with a disability to experience the joy of surfing and going to the beach.

“We aim to give people with a disability a safe open water experience,” Disabled Surfers Association of Australia Tasmanian coordinator Ian Brettingham-Moore said.

“We cater for a wide range of disabilities, it could be people with paraplegia, quadriplegia, blindness, people who are intellectually challenged, amputees, or cerebral palsy – the list is endless really.

“Being in the ocean is a very special experience and it can be life changing in terms of what experiences it can open up for somebody whose lifestyle options have become more restricted.”

Mr Brettingham-Moore said the grant would enable a couple of the branches in Victoria to bring some gear and experienced volunteers and trainers to Tasmania to help set up the program by running an initial event in February.

“The importance of it is that everyone has fun and it’s important to concentrate on what

you can do rather than what you can’t do – we just want to help people do what they can do,” he said.

“We only surf in broken water because safety is paramount and we don’t want to put people at any risk, so there’ll be a lot people there to support participants.

“Some of the participants will gradually gain confidence, and once they’ve had half a dozen or so waves, we can assess whether we’ll give them a shot at it on their own.”

The rural grant was delivered by the Westpac Foundation in partnership with the Foundation for Regional and Rural Renewal (FRRR), with $1 million awarded to 100 local not-for-profits across Australia.

Westpac Foundation chief executive officer Susan Bannigan said

the rural grants were designed to provide assistance for those in rural areas who had faced a particularly challenging year.

“Supporting organisations focused on employment, education and training is at the heart of our strategy, and by partnering with FRRR, this enabled us to leverage their expertise in rural, regional and remote areas and extend our reach to help these communities in need,” she said.

FRRR chief executive officer Natalie Egleton said rural and regional communities played a vital role in Australia’s prosperity and vibrancy.

“They are facing continuing challenges to growth and development – from drought, to bushfires, to floods, and now COVID-19,” she said.

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support for education, training and employment pathways is critical during these times, particularly for vulnerable groups.

“Through the Rural community Grants program, FRRR and Westpac Foundation are proud to back local groups to improve the opportunities within their communities so they can continue to prosper.”

In addition to the funding, all grant recipients will receive pro bono support and access to leadership development programs, legal support, and financial capability training via Westpac’s Changemaker program.

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Cambridge Link Road now open

From left, project manager Garrick Smith, Hazell Bros director Geoffrey Hazell , Minister for State Growth Michael Ferguson and Liberal Member for Franklin Jacquie Petrusma.

“Importantly, it provides safer and more efficient travel for all road users,” Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael Ferguson said.

“Richmond Road is an important route for daily commuters, agricultural and commercial traffic, and is also

popular with visitors and cyclists.”

Liberal Member for Franklin Jacquie Petrusma said the new road would be beneficial to a range of stakeholders.

“This is going to save time for commuters and locals, but far more importantly, it will improve safety for school children

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and pedestrians in Cambridge,” she said.

The work is part of the Richmond Road Masterplan which is being delivered in eight sections and will provide a safer and more consistent road environment along the 10.6 kilometre stretch from Cambridge to Richmond.

The Masterplan includes wider lanes, sealed shoulders, improved road alignment, junction upgrades and slow vehicle turnouts.

Planning for the final stages is underway for upgrades on two sections of Richmond Road, between Malcoms Hut Road and Grasstree Hill intersection, with construction expected to begin later this year.

The Tasmanian Government is continuing to invest in projects that will boost the economy, support local jobs, and improve travel time and safety in communities.

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THE new Cambridge Link Road, connecting Richmond Road to the Tasman Highway Acton interchange, has officially opened.

The link will provide a more efficient route that avoids Cambridge Village and the busy junction of Richmond and Cambridge Road.

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GARDENING IN AUGUST Now is the ideal time to prune your roses – make sure that your secateurs and loppers are clean and sharp to avoid crushing stems.

Look at your rose bush aiming for an open vase shape, remove old grey wood (you may need a pruning saw or loppers on old bushes) and also remove any spindly growth.

Look for a strong outward fac-

ing bud and shorten the cane by two thirds.

Look for any suckering growth coming up from below the graft and remove these.

Collect all fallen leaves from around the bush as these harbour disease, and spray the rose with lime sulphur or copper based fungicide, this will give it a good start for the coming spring.

PLANTING IN AUGUST Vegetable Seedlings

Seeds

Herb & Flower Seedlings

Cabbage

Broad beans

Dianthus

Cauliflower

Peas

Pansies

Broccoli

Potatoes

Viola

Lettuce

Snow Peas

Sweet William

Onion

Spinach/Silver beet

Carnations

Leeks

Swedes

Alyssum

OTHER JOBS FOR AUGUST • Remove dead flower heads from bulbs and give them a feed of general-purpose fertilizer, leaving the leaves to die down naturally, as this will make the flower for next year.

Volunteers plant trees for local wildlife VOLUNTEERS have put in native plants at Acton Park as part of National Tree Day and Landcare Week to provide habitat for local wildlife, particularly the eastern barred bandicoot and southern brown bandicoot.

Members of Acton Park Landcare, Utas Landcare Society and volunteers planted 220 native plants as part of a project to enhance habitat for prey species of the endangered masked owl – the largest species of barn own in the world – which is known to live in the Mount Rumney area.

“It was great to see volunteers once again coming together in numbers to do their bit for the local environment, and to be operating successfully under new arrangements designed to deliver COVID-19 safety,” Landcare Tasmania chief executive officer Rod Knight said.

The planting was part of a project funded through the Communities

From left, Peter Stronarch from Landcare Tas, Federal Member for Franklin Julie Collins, Landcare chief executive officer Rod Knight and Clarence Mayor Doug Chipman.

Environment Program, with strong support from Member for Franklin Julie Collins.

“I was very happy to support Landcare Tasmania for this $20,000 grant as part of the Communities Environment Program,” Ms Collins said.

“It is always a pleas-

ure to be able to support Landcare Tasmania in the great work it does for our environment.”

In addition to the planting, wildlife night cameras were installed to monitor success in attracting bandicoots and other wildlife that owls and other raptors feed

on, helping increase the overall health of biodiversity in the area.

“It was wonderful to be able to take part in this important event,” Ms Collins said.

“Restoring habitat for the masked owl is crucial to ensuring its long-term survival.”

• Spray with a copper-based spray for curly leaf on peaches and nectarines as buds swell.

• Don’t be to quick to prune frost damaged shrubs in areas that get late frosts, wait until all chance of frost has passed, then prune and feed to promote new growth.

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MacKillop Catholic College is a young, innovative secondary school that is rapidly growing.

You are warmly invited to our Open Day on Saturday, 22 August. Guided tours of the College will be held between 9a.m. and 11a.m. No bookings required. All welcome.

Private, guided tours are also available on weekdays. To book a private tour, contact our Enrolment Registrar via (03) 6240 4410, (03) 6245 0099 or enquiries@mackillop.tas.edu.au.

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Local’s push for community hub

A PARCEL of land on the corner of Pass Road and Cambridge Road in Mornington has received community support and Council approval to be rezoned for development of new dwellings and an open space.

Owner and developer of the site Matt Brown, pictured, said it was about four hectares and could fit 78 new dwellings.

“We’ve owned the site for eight years and tried numerous times to get it rezoned – we recent-

ly submitted a formal application to Clarence City Council for it to be rezoned,” he said.

“The thing that is unique about this site is that it is boarding the existing residential, so on one side of the fence you’ve got residential houses at normal density and on the other side there is one house on a two-hectare block.”

Mr Brown said the proposed development would benefit the entire community with a mix-

ture of blocks for single family homes, some unit sites and public spaces.

“There’s good road access and it’s nice and close to the city, with a bus stop right out the front so it ticks all boxes” he said.

“There’s been strong support from the community because there’s no local shop here, which is something that we would like to incorporate in our development.

“Having somewhere close by where people

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can do their shopping, come and meet as a community hub, sit down and have a coffee in a café while their kids play in the park is going to add value to the whole community.”

Mr Brown said there was currently no land available in Mornington for people looking to build a new home.

“The land is fully serviceable, so it’s not like we have to build or upgrade the access road to it and we don’t really have to upgrade stormwater or sewage services – it’s all there at a capacity to do this development,” he said.

“People who live in Mornington love living here, they love the amenity the area gives, they’ve got friends and family that want to live here, but there’s no opportunity to buy a block of land or build.

“At the moment with the economy and everything that’s happened with COVID, the opportunity to spend money and employ people building these homes is something the local community needs.”

Local Simon Walker has been leading the community charge with a Facebook Page, and

Mr Brown said there had been strong support for the proposal from a number of Clarence Alderman.

Senator Jonathan Duniam, TasTAFE chief executive officer Jenny Dodd, Minister for Education and Training Jeremy Rockliff, and Contact Group general manager Dion Frame.

Funding for electro trades expansion THE new Trades and Water Centre of Excellence at TasTAFE’s Clarence campus has received a $7 million investment from the Federal Government.

The funding brings the total investment for the Centre of Excellence to $21 million, with the Tasmanian Government providing $14 million.

The Centre of Excellence footprint will now increase by more than 50 per cent and include electrotechnology training, which will move from the current TasTAFE site at Campbell Street.

The site will bring together building and construction, plumbing and water, refrigeration and air conditioning, and smart buildings technologies, along with access to upskilling in renewables and hydrogen technologies.

“There are currently more than 500 electrotechnology apprentices at TasTAFE and the new site at Clarence will ex-

pand capacity and see more tradies trained in this key industry and in state-of-the-art facilities,” Minister for Education and Training Jeremy Rockliff.

“TasTAFE are working closely with peak bodies to develop the Centre of Excellence with strong industry input in how training is delivered.

“The Trade and Water Centre of Excellence is a key part of our plan for TAFE and demonstrates our commitment to invest in modern facilities, with more classrooms, more laboratories, and the latest equipment.

“Along with the recent announcement of $21 million in low or no cost training, the Federal and State Governments are supporting the skills pipeline Tasmania needs as we work through COVID-19 recovery.”

Construction on the Centre of Excellence will commence later this year.

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Beautiful tunes in beautiful places KELVIN Smith’s love of the piano and Tasmania has helped inspire people and put a smile on their faces during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Piano of Tasmania started in December with Mr Smith playing his piano in iconic locations across Tasmania.

Mr Smith said he wanted to build joy and pride in the state by surprising passers-by with beautiful tunes in beautiful places.

“I love Tasmania and it’s beautiful places, and I love piano, so it was just a matter of bringing the two together for me,” Mr Smith said.

“Once Coronavirus hit, it was important that people had something to smile about.

“It’s about reminding people that even though we are going through difficult times, there are beautiful places out there and there is cool music, so by putting the two together we can have a bit of fun – it comes down to helping them smile.”

Mr Smith has played at numerous locations across Tasmania, including the Tahune Airwalk, Cornelian Bay, Hobart waterfront, Mortimer Bay and Port Arthur.

“I feel really privileged to be able to travel around Tassie and play in awesome locations,” Mr Smith said.

“I’m actually surprised how many awesome locations there are – you only need to travel 10 kilometres down the road and you’ve passed three places that are just phenomenal.”

Mr Smith said he started playing piano when he was ten years old before having a break for 20 years.

He started playing piano again six years ago after hearing the soundtrack to the movie, ‘The Piano’, and after receiving a piano from Sue Hanek on the condition it was played in beautiful places.

“It was always in the back of my mind how cool it would be to take a piano to random places and after I met Sue and she provided me with a piano, it was possible,” Mr Smith said.

“I want this story of Sue’s generosity to inspire others to live generously.”

Unfortunately, Mr Smith had to retire Ms Hanek’s piano as it got significantly water damaged, and is now using an Albert Fahr piano donated by Julie Shelton.

“My favourite thing about playing piano is that I get to disappear into the music, it’s just my little piece of heaven on earth,” Mr Smith said.

“My favourite gigs

Kelvin Smith takes his piano to iconic locations across Tasmania to spread beautiful music.

have been neighbourhood gigs – I love how music brings people together.”

The pianist recently received a Resilient Hobart Grant that assisted him to continue to inspire people throughout the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Clarence Youth Services back into the swing team are making new and different connections which are very beneficial for the community at large,” Clarence City Council’s Deputy Mayor and Chair of the Youth Advisory Committee Heather Chong said.

“It’s great to see the programs re-opening and I hope young people and parents will take advantage of all they have to offer.”

There is a workshop program currently operating on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday through a referral process from interested schools, providing an opportunity for students to learn life-skills with a more hands-on approach.

The workshop is equipped with both specialised tools and has facilitators available to allow students an alternative way of learning with wood and metal.

The program also incorporates some theory work in a less structured manner than a classroom environment.

The workshop program is fully super-

Ella Batchelor, 12, of Rokeby has been enjoying learning new skills at the ‘Bikes, Beats and BBQ’ program run by the Clarence City Council Youth Centre.

vised and is only open to young people (students) through school administration.

The return of the ‘Bike, Beats and BBQ’ program is also expected to be popular again this term, where young people can bring along an old bike and learn how

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bikes and learning new skills.

“I’ve worked with bikes before at home, but I like coming here and using the different tools,” she said.

The recent school holiday program for older students had great attendance with a

revamped approach due to COVID-19.

As activities and excursions were not possible, the program instead visited different communities in Clarence by ‘hall hopping’.

The Youth Services team is now brainstorming ideas for the next

school holiday program and is looking for suggestions.

For more information on these or other programs and facilities on offer from the Clarence City Council Youth Services, phone 03 6247 1230 or email youthservices@ccc.tas.gov.au.

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CLARENCE Youth Services has re-started many of its programs after COVID-19 put a halt to face-to-face interactions earlier this year.

The drop-in centre is now open to all every Monday afternoon and is home to new eight-ball and air hockey tables.

Clarence Youth Services has operated from the youth centre in Rokeby for more than a decade, providing space for the qualified youth workers, as well as a ‘drop-in’ centre and workshop.

During the COVID-19 lockdown when the drop-in centre had to close to the public, the time was used to modernise the space to support young people in this new, more tech-savvy era.

The space has been rearranged and some furniture updated to make it more comfortable for young people wanting a place to hang out.

“City of Clarence Youth Services plays a crucial role in our community, and the new

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The pawsome Poochibald is back

A message from Clarence City Council

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Poochibald 2019 winner Bridie Stolp with her overall winning artwork ‘Safe from Here’.

ONE of the City of Clarence’s most loved art prizes, The Poochibald™, is back in 2020 with entries now being accepted.

The annual Poochibald™ draws in crowds of dog owners and dog lovers alike to delight in the pawsome artworks in the Schoolhouse Gallery at Rosny Farm Arts Centre.

The prize is an opportunity for artists to unleash their creativity and submit a portrait of their canine friend.

This year, there is the exciting new category of

small pooch sculptures, alongside painting, drawing and printmaking.

“We are thrilled to be bringing the Poochibald™ back this year after COVID-19 has brought so much disruption,” Clarence City Council’s Deputy Mayor and Chair of the Events Special Committee Heather Chong said.

“This is a really fun feature of our annual arts and events calendar.

“I encourage everyone to have a go - especially those in the community

interested in sculpture.

“I look forward to this extra dynamic of the Poochibald™ this year.”

If you can’t enter, be sure to make it along to the exhibition from 25 September to 13 October to see if you can spot your pet’s ‘doggelganger’ or one of your neighbour’s pooches looking quite fetching while featured in a frame.

All artworks for submission are to be delivered to the Schoolhouse Gallery, Rosny Farm on Saturday 19 or Sunday

20 September between 11.00am and 5.00pm.

Due to the often-overwhelming popularity of entries from schools, teachers are asked to contact the staff at the Schoolhouse Gallery before submitting student work as limits will apply.

Prizes will be announced on 24 September.

For further information, visit www.clarenceartsandevents.net/ opportunities/ or phone 03 6217 9607.

City of Clarence Australia Day Awards nominations open NOMINATIONS are now open for the annual City of Clarence Australia Day Awards.

The City of Clarence Australia Day Awards reward and recognise individuals and organisations that have made a noteworthy contribution to their local community, above and beyond normal duties.

The award categories include Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, and Community Event of the Year.

City of Clarence Mayor Doug Chipman said it was a wonderful way to acknowledge efforts of inspiring people from all walks of life and ages, along with community events that contributed so greatly to our city.

He said with the unprecedented events that have occurred throughout 2020, this year’s

2020 Clarence City Council Australia Day award winners and City of Clarence Mayor, pictured from left, Dal Hyland, Mayor Doug Chipman, Ireland Rugen, Ronald Kelly and Sally Cornish.

awards committee would in particular be looking for those community members, organisations and events that had shown initiative in supporting and growing the community in outstanding ways.

“Take the opportunity

to pay tribute to someone who you believe is a worthy recipient, someone who helps make Clarence a brighter place,” he said.

For more information on the Australia Day Awards, visit the Clarence City Council website at www.ccc.tas.gov.au/

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Nominations can be made online or by picking up a hard copy form from council offices, located at 38 Bligh Street, Rosny.

Nominations close Monday, 23 November 2020.

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We’ve got some important updates about payments and what you may be eligible for.

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Age Pension On 1 July 2020, our income and assets tests for Age Pension increased.

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Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career?

By Brett Berry Inspector, Clarence Division TASMANIA Police is now actively recruiting officers, with the recent launch of our latest recruitment campaign aimed at improving our diversity.

At the launch on 10 July, Commander Rob Blackwood from Education and Training said, “Just like the people who make up our community, Tasmania Police officers come from all walks of life, with diverse experiences behind them.”

“This campaign is about further encouraging applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to become police officers, so we can make sure we’re properly reflecting the diverse Tasmanian community we live and work in.”

These words recognise our community is at its strongest when we

From left, Emma Taylor, Creating Cakes owner Lisa Morgan and Labor Member for Franklin David O’Byrne.

CAKES RISE AFTER SHUTDOWN From left, recent graduate Constable Clare McVeity, who previously worked as a teacher, with police dog Quinn and Senior Constable William Flynn.

make the most of our diversity, using the broad range of skills and perspectives diversity affords.

For all these reasons, Tasmania Police is committed to improving our diversity – and in the process deliver a better service to our community.

You may not have previously considered a career with Tasmania Police – perhaps you thought you were not who we were looking for – but you may be surprised.

We’re looking for people from all back-

grounds, with a focus on people who are ready to learn, have well developed listening skills and are quick thinking.

Importantly, applicants should ideally be resilient, honest, empathetic, compassionate, adaptable, self-confident, decisive and respectful of difference.

You will also need to be physically fit, work well in teams, able to resolve conflict and be a good communicator.

Successful applicants will undertake a 29-week recruit training program

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The training is rigorous, physically and academically demanding, but highly rewarding.

You will be trained in all the necessary operational skills to carry out your police duties.

Although this all sounds daunting, you will receive all the support you need from our experienced educational and training staff at the Academy.

The intensive training is just the beginning of a career full of lifelong learning opportunities and diverse roles.

These roles include uniform duties, prosecution, crime scene officers, marine and rescue services, dog handler squad, special operations group and criminal investigation branch detectives.

If this sounds interesting, you want a challenge, and you’d like to give something back to the Tasmanian community, we’d like to hear from you.

For more information about Tasmania Police recruiting, visit www. recruitment.police.tas. gov.au.

CREATING Cakes in Lindisfarne has reopened its doors, coming back stronger than ever following COVID-19 restrictions with a momentous 10th birthday celebration.

The local retail shop makes custom-made decorated cakes for special occasions such as birthdays, weddings and engagements, as well as teach cake decorating classes on weekends.

Creating Cakes business owner Lisa Morgan said it was great to see so many people support the business following the COVID-19 lockdown.

“Although our 10th birthday celebrations fell during social distancing, we found our customers have been really supportive and we’ve seen new faces as well as all our regulars come back into the store,” she said.

Labor Member for Franklin David O’Byrne said small business was the backbone of local communities, and there had never been a better time to give back to the local community by shopping “Small businesses are the heart and soul of our economy and are a huge part of our won-

derful state,” he said.

“The success of Creating Cakes reflects the determination, dedication and passion that Lisa and the team have for the industry.”

Mr O’Byrne encouraged Tasmanians to support the local shops and industries to ensure that they have the greatest chance of bouncing back from the impacts of COVID-19.

“It’s imperative that we buy local as we recover from COVID-19,” Mr O’Byrne said.

“Our ongoing assistance and support for local businesses is essential.”

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Groups, duos, solo acts and big bands will play throughout the day across the venues, culminating at the Republic Bar at midnight.

The event promises to deliver something for all jazz tastes with genres ranging from traditional and mainstream through to funk and zydeco.

Guitarist Billy Whitton has been playing at Hot August Jazz for more than 10 years and said it was a great day to get out and see some music.

“It’s a great chance for all these jazz players around town, young and old, to get together and have a bit of a jam,” he said.

This event is also a showcase of Tasmanian jazz talent, proving to be a starting point for many young musicians.

Vocalist Eleanor Meredith said it gave them the opportunity to perform professionally in front of an audience, while also have the chance to watch experienced musicians.

“The Hobart Jazz Club is really accommodating

and encouraging to the young talent coming through,” she said.

Ms Meredith will be singing with her own quartet as well as with the Southern Lights Big Band on the day.

“It’s a really great community event, you get to see things you wouldn’t necessarily get to see all of the time and there are a lot of niche projects that don’t get out very often,” she said.

“I really like the community element of it – getting to see everyone and it’s a really good time for people to come together and celebrate music.”

Cool August Blues will be on the night before Hot August Jazz on 29 August at the Republic Bar, and will feature four Tasmanian blues bands.

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The festival will be the first live music festival in Tasmania since COVID-19 restrictions and has been given the sub-title of “come out and play”.

“This has a double meaning – come out with your instrument and play, or just come out and enjoy some good music, good food and great company,” Hobart Jazz Club president Kaye Payne said.

“We have taken extensive steps to ensure that we can all enjoy a great day while following distancing and good hygiene.

“It’s been too long in between gigs for many of our musicians so let’s support them and our hospitality industry while we get back into the swing.”

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Clarence plugs into electric vehicle network

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Clarence City Council Alderman John Peers, left, and Deputy Mayor Alderman Heather Chong at the new electric vehicle charging station, located in the Clarence City Council carpark.

CLARENCE City Council has plugged into Tasmania’s expanding electric highway with the installation of a public charging station for electric vehicles.

The electric vehicle charging station – located in the Clarence City Council carpark at 38 Bligh Street, Rosny Park – has officially opened and is ready for public use.

Accessed through the Chargefox app, it will be available for free charging for up to two hours for the first 12 months of operation, after which fees will apply.

The destination charging station adds to the already existing electric vehicle infrastructure network across Tasmania, which includes around 140 chargers and fast chargers.

City of Clarence

Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said this electric vehicle charging station provided a valuable service to both residents and visitors to the municipality.

He said it was ideally located in the heart of the city, close to shopping, government services and recreational activities.

“This new charging station is a great addition to our evolving city and will hopefully encourage more people to get on board with new and emerging technologies such as low-carbon electric vehicle transport,” he said.

“This particular destination charger is suitable for charging vehicles over one to two hours while drivers shop, exercise or attend to business.

“Transport contributes around 76 per cent of en-

ergy-related greenhouse gas emissions in our city and we can help reduce carbon emissions by decreasing our reliance on fossil fuels such as petrol and diesel.

“As a way of welcoming this new service, we are offering free charging to all users for the first 12 months.”

The electric vehicle charging space has been clearly marked with green terrain paint and ample signs.

Charging instructions are available on the Chargefox website or via its helpdesk between 9am and 5pm on business days.

The electric vehicle charging station was funded by Clarence City Council with the assistance of a $2,500 grant from the Tasmanian Government.

Breaking ground a family affair

WORK is about to commence on a major redevelopment of the Emmanuel Christian School courtyard.

School Principal Scott Winkler said it was great the project was nearly underway and was looking forward to having parents involved in a ground breaking ceremony’.

“We had the idea to involve parents who originally laid the pavers more than 25 years ago to come and help us kick the project off,” he said.

Local builder and Emmanuel parent and grandparent Steve Gillie was one individual to assist the school when called upon, having also helped with the original paving.

Mr Winkler said the spirit of

the founders of the school was very much alive today “We’re grateful for the input of Steve and his team back in the day in nurturing our community,” he said.

“Without his and others’ hard work we wouldn’t be here today.

“We still welcome and encourage parents and carers to get involved at Emmanuel.”

Mr Gillie said things were different when they did the original work.

“The building committee raised $25,000 to do the work, it was a huge effort and everyone got involved,” he said.

“Even the students and kids from the community helped out.

“At one point we had eight hours to get 8000 pavers laid.

“In all, it took about six Saturdays, but we managed to lay 32,000 pavers by hand with wholly volunteer labour.”

Mr Gillie said helping out was part of a lifelong relationship with the school, with son-in law Ben now Emmanuel’s maintenance manager.

“I’m proud my grandchildren attend Emmanuel – that’s three generations of our family who have been associated with the school,” he said.

“At Emmanuel, parents were encouraged to be part of their children’s education.

“Being involved meant you knew what was going on in your child’s life, and the school was great at reaching out into the community.”

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the United Kingdom and practiced for 20 years before calling Tasmania home.

To lengthen the life of one’s teeth, it is essential to have a good cleaning regiment.

Alongside a check-up and clean by a dental professional every six months, this will ensure you stay on top of your dental health.

There are 262,800 minutes of usage every 6 months, with constant rebalancing of pH levels.

By visiting a dental professional, they will check for cavities, gum condition and notify you of any potential problems.

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Island Dental believes “mouth is not an island” ISLAND Dental is a locally owned and independently operated family dental practice in the heart of Hobart.

The modern practice is conveniently located at 195 Elizabeth Street with ample on-street metred parking.

The team is led by principal dentist Dr Girish Sasidharan and director Jasmine Raju – both with a keen interest in public health and patient centred care.

Associate dentists Dr Sophie Lomas and Dr Jessica Jerome provide experience, dynamics and expertise to the team.

Since opening its doors to the Tasmanian community last year, Island Dental has grown from one dentist to three and offers extended operating hours, including some Saturdays.

The team at Island Dental is very passionate about creating a warm, friendly and relaxing environment for patients and take a non-judgemental approach to their treatment needs.

This unique ‘Island Dental experience’ is the reason the team have been able to put smiles on the face of more than 1000 patients within a year of opening.

Dr Girish said he had a clear

vision about making dentistry more accessible to everyone in the community.

“Mouth is not an island,” he said.

“Dental health is fundamental to overall health and wellbeing of a person.

“Poor oral health is significantly associated with systemic diseases including heart disease, diabetes and respiratory diseases.

“The importance of keeping the mouth and body healthy is more important now than ever during the pandemic.”

Dr Girish highlighted the importance of a good oral hygiene routine, regular dental visits, and healthy diet and lifestyle for protecting dental health and maintaining general health, especially with the lifestyle changes happening globally.

Reducing oral micro-organisms would also benefit the immune system.

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Project tackles violence head on THE Hobart Women’s Shelter has launched a new bystander project focused on preventing all forms of violence following a successful grant from the Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF).

Delivered in partnership with Engender Equality, Women’s Health Tasmania and the Women’s Legal Service Tasmania, the Mentors in Violence Prevention Program is an exciting new leadership program that views all participants as empowered bystanders who can confront, interrupt or prevent violence.

Hobart Women’s Shelter chief executive officer Janet Saunders said the program will hugely benefit the Tasmanian community.

“The Mentors in Violence Prevention Project will be important for the whole community as it seeks to enlist all people in helping to end violence in our communities by equipping them with the skills to be effective bystanders,” she said.

“We expect to be able to begin delivering the program workshops

by September 2020 and

will deliver 50 workshops state-wide over a three-year period.

“The workshops will give participants the chance to develop and practice concrete options which they can use in a number of situations, ranging from the rather harmless-seeming to actual violence.”

Ms Saunders said the Hobart Women’s Shelter and partner organisations were delighted to receive the TCF funding, as it would have a positive impact on the organisations, their supporters, and the general community.

“While we are pleased that the TCF could see the worth of the project, we believe that the fact we were able to demonstrate the whole-of-community benefit was another major factor in gaining grant support,” she said.

“We believe we presented a good business case with clear budgeting protocols that highlighted the value of the program to the community as a whole.”

TCF chair Sally Darke applauded the initiative taken by the

From left, Tasmanian Community Fund board member Frank Barta and Hobart Women’s Shelter chief executive officer Janet Saunders.

Hobart Women’s Shelter and partnering organisations.

“It’s great to see a community centred project take shape to equip people to tackle a prevalent issue in our society – we are confident this will make a real impact in the Tasmanian community,” she said The TCF recently announced a COVID-19 Response Round to specifically help support, connect and rebuild Tasmanian community organisations in the

wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Our communities are evolving, and the Tasmanian community is committed to enabling projects and programs that meet the changing needs of our communities,” Ms Darke said.

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South Arm Men’s Shed makes progress A PROPOSED Men’s Shed on the South Arm Peninsula is poised to bring a number of benefits to the community, with planning well underway.

The idea was floated in July 2019 and gained momentum quickly with a survey indicating strong community support and was also backed by the South Arm Peninsula Residents’ Association Inc (SAPRA).

South Arm Men’s Shed Inc secretary Steve Hinton said there had been positive discussions with Clarence City Council, and a growing membership of more than 50 despite no physical shed yet.

“According to the 2016 Census, there are more than 700 men aged 55 to 89 on the South Arm Peninsula, demonstrating further potential for a Men’s Shed in the area,” he said.

Mr Hinton said the Men’s Shed would form part of an active community hub, offer men and women a safe and welcoming environment close to home, and create new community partnerships and relationships.

“The Men’s Shed will add another layer of community engagement and create a hub where Peninsula families and all generations can gather, play, create, be entertained and importantly, enjoy social interaction and receive support,” he

said.

“Having these services available locally for our men doesn’t just add to their wellbeing, it flows to their families, friends and wider community as well.”

The proposed site for the Men’s Shed is in the South Arm Calverton Oval precinct, which currently includes the South Arm Community Centre, Calverton Hall, tennis courts, the oval, skate park and a proposed children’s playground.

Senator Jonno Duniam recently gave a personal donation to the fundraiser to construct the Men’s Shed.

“The South Arm community has been working hard to raise funds, but COVID-19 has impacted their efforts,” Senator Duniam said.

“It was great to see the hard work that the Committee has put into developing plans to construct the shed.”

Liberal Member for Franklin Jacquie Petrusma also supported the Men’s Shed with a $2000 grant.

“Men’s Sheds are a very valuable asset in our community as they play such an important role in promoting men’s health and well-being, as well as opportunities for skill sharing and intergenerational mentoring,” she said.

Clarence Alderman Brendan Blomeley said it was pleasing to see such strong community

From left, South Arm Peninsula Men’s Shed secretary Steve Hinton, committee member Allan Duggan, president Robin Barnes and treasurer John Harvey.

support for the Shed.

“Council is currently seeking community input

on the future of the South Arm Oval Master Plan Design Review and

it is my clear expectation that the Men’s Shed will feature prominently in

this process,” he said.

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By Reg. A. Watson THE dead-end canal of Ralph’s Bay in Lauderdale is now used for recreational purposes, but it has a long history.

With a large number of farms in the area by the turn of last century, a proposal was made to build a canal across the half mile neck at Ralph’s Bay. It took many years for anything to happen, but before the First World War a law was enacted by parliament for

effort to recommence and petitions were sent.

Further construction began, but difficulties were faced after strong storms forced sand into the canal.

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Keen hikers prepare for iconic fundraising walk NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisation Tasmanian Iconic Walks has put in a considerable amount of planning to be able to offer its third annual fundraising walk on the Tasman Peninsula on 7 November 2020.

“We have considered all the social distancing measures and we have a very thorough COVID safeplan, so assuming there are no further government restrictions, this event will happen,” Tasmanian Iconic Walks founder and chair Jo Cordell-Cooper said.

“We’re calling on all mad keen hikers – or who want to be mad keen hikers – to form teams of four.

“Additionally, we ask our participants to rasie $250 per person or $1000 per team, 100 per cent of this will go to Stroke Foundation as it always has.”

The Stroke Foundation was nominated as charity of choice by Tasmanian Iconic Walks due to a number of board members or past board members having lost family members to stroke.

The sole purpose of Tasmanian Iconic Walks is to raise money for other charities while educating people about minimising their own risk for having a stroke.

Ms Cordell-Cooper said approximately 1,500 Tasmanians have a stroke each and every year.

“Already we have had eight teams express interest and we have attracted two young survivors of stroke – Matt Picone and Nic Stephen,” Ms Cordell-Cooper said.

“Both have had a stroke, been through rehabilitation and made excellent recoveries.

“It’s great for Tasmanian Iconic walks to be able to share the stories of these young men because it is proof that if you receive early medical intervention after a stroke you can go on to live a healthy life and return to work.”

Bott Mr Picone and Mr Stephen will bring teams to the event.

The event will be on 7 November 2020 and will involve a 17km, seven hour wilderness hike from the Tasman Arch to Fortescue Bay. Entry costs $85 per person as an early bird special before 7 September and $99 after.

Tasmanian Iconic Walks is also hosting a 10 walks, 10 weeks free program via its Facebook page.

From the beginning of Stroke Awareness Week (31 August to 6

September), people are being asked to commit to completing a hike of 60 minutes or longer each week for 10 weeks.

“We then ask that you share your walk on the group and use the hashtag #10walks10weeks and #fightstroke,” Ms Cordell-Cooper said.

“The point is, and the whole concept behind Tasmanian Iconic Walks, is that low levels of physical activity is the number two risk factor for having a stroke, so if you, like us, believe that prevention is better than cure then walking regularly is a way to address your own risk factors for having a stroke.”

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From left, local Liberal Member for Clark Elise Archer and A Paw Up founder Deb Conley.

ESTABLISHED three years ago, ‘A Paw Up’ is a state-wide registered charity that distributes donated pet food, bedding bowls, collars, leads, treats and toys.

The charity was established by animal lover Deb Conley after she became aware that there was no dedicated assistance in the state for people who were homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and who had a pet.

Ms Conley said A Paw Up helped human service providers support their clients to be in a better position to be able to meet their own needs.

“People who are able to access pet food are much less likely to have to choose between feeding themselves or feeding their pets,” she said.

“Anecdotal evidence indicates that many homeless people who have pets will feed their pet before they feed themselves.”

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“We rely so heavily on donations and the kindness of the community to assist,” Ms Conley said.

“Due to COVID-19, donations have been significantly down, so Minister Archer’s support means the world to our organisation.”

Ms Archer said the grant funding would help A Paw Up recover from the challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“Pets have played an important role in helping humans get through COVID-19 restrictions both mentally and physically,” Mr O’Byrne said.

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Woolworths shares the dignity WOOLWORTHS stores on the Eastern Shore have partnered with Share the Dignity to deliver a Dignity Drive that will provide essential support to the growing number of Tasmanian women experiencing period poverty as a result of COVID-19.

The August Dignity Drive is running across all Woolworths supermarkets nationally, including Woolworths Eastlands, Lindisfarne, Shoreline and Sorell, giving customers the opportunity to donate sanitary items via collection boxes in store.

These products will then be distributed to girls and women who cannot afford to buy sanitary items.

Woolworths will also donate five cents from the sale of pads, tampons and liners in August to Share the Dignity, helping the charity fund more Dignity vending machines that dispense free sanitary items to women experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence or facing difficult circumstances.

Share the Dignity volunteer state leader Tania Watson said the economic and financial impacts of COVID-19 had meant more women were having to make the choice between buying food or sanitary items “COVID-19 continues to have a profound impact on communities across Australia and it’s so important that we come together to help those in need during these difficult times,” she said.

“Through no fault of their own, more women and girls on the Eastern Shore are not going to be able to afford basic essentials and will have to resort to toilet paper, socks or washers to deal with their period.”

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increase in the number of charities registering for the August Dignity Drive when compared to the Drive held earlier in the year in March.

“Together with Woolworths Eastlands, Lindisfarne, Shoreline and Sorell, we’re calling on the local community to support our August Dignity Drive by purchasing their sanitary items at Woolworths or donating what products they can to our collection boxes,” Ms Watson said.

“Each donation is so valuable to us and will go towards supporting the lives of women across Tasmania.”

In March, Woolworths customers across Tasmania donated more than 1,300 sanitary products.

“At a time when community support and kind-

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“We’re always amazed by the generosity of our customers and the support they show for our Dignity Drives.

“It’s this small act of kindness that goes such a long way in supporting vulnerable girls and women across the Eastern Shore.”

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IF we ever meet, you will likely notice that I can talk forever about dogs.

When I work with individual owners and dogs I talk non-stop but never have time to mention all the things I’d like to cover – people send me home long before I’m finished.

I always touch on a few central principles; clarity, repetition, consistency, ritual, faith — you probably noticed.

I usually make the point that dog ownership is good for humans and I often see people’s eyes glaze over when I extrapolate.

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olate I shall — feel free to lose interest.

Dogs make us better people.

I say this a lot.

We evolved together and are, I like to think, natural parts of a greater whole.

Our dogs understand how we feel, they understand this better than any of the other non-human creatures on earth.

Our DNA says we are related more closely to chimpanzees, but at our best we behave more like our best friends.

We understand family and home the way they do.

They respect and shelter the elderly while tolerating, protecting and educating the young as do we humans.

We both need to live in company with others and survive through trust and cooperation, be it in packs or teams or towns.

Sure, there’s lots of ways we differ; they can’t ride a bicycle, take out a mortgage, open a fridge, stir a wok, change a spark plug — there’s probably lots more…

But check the other side of the balance sheet.

Dogs have a Herculean work ethic – they want a career pleasing a good boss.

They are proud to work on our team.

They demonstrate loyalty, fidelity, courage — important concepts in our world and theirs — and they judge us not by our possessions or our beauty or by the things we say, nor by our skills or talents — but by the things that we do.

And as we learn to understand them, they make us better humans.

When we use sounds and body language and ritual to communicate, we build a private language — we learn to use bits of our brain differently, to think outside the box.

When we need therapy, we can talk to our dog; verbalise and process our thoughts to someone who understands, cares and will keep a secret.

When we need a reason to get out of bed we always have some-

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The more consistent we are in the things that we do and the way that we feel and behave, the better they understand us and the better they respond with the kind of behaviour we want.

They reward our integrity.

They reward our faith.

They make us better people.

In return we can make them better dogs — able to thrive in a human world; we can show them consistently, what pleases us and what displeases us and have faith that they will reward our patience and integrity.

They don’t see what we see, they don’t hear what we hear.

They have no concept of a reality based on words and pictures, just as we cannot envisage a world of scent and movement.

But they are trying.

I like to think we are getting better.

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2020 Sleep Out goes digital

The Salvos Sleep Out will go digital for 2020.

THE Salvos Sleep Out 2020 will be held on Thursday 3 September with the aim to raise $50,000 to keep Hobart’s Street2Home community outreach program running for people experiencing homelessness in Hobart and on the Eastern Shore.

Major Brad Watson said the Sleep Out was one of the program’s most important fundrais-

ing activities.

“Without this fundraiser, we simply don’t have our outreach worker in the parks and streets helping by doing welfare checks for people, connecting them with services and providing the first step out of homelessness,” he said.

The Sleep Out also provides an educational experience about homelessness in Tasmania, the daily challenges faced by

people who sleep rough and the Street2Home service.

“It heightens awareness of the complexities of homelessness, introduces people to the lived testimonies of those experiencing homelessness, engages prominent thinkers in conversations around solutions and showcases our support services,” Major Watson said.

“In most years, the

Salvos Sleep Out is the one night of discomfort that we all need to experience.”

This year, the event will go online due to COVID-19 restrictions, providing an opportunity for more people to become involved as there will be no limits in number or age for participants.

Sleeping Out will change participants’ thoughts about homelessness forever, with this one act of kindness also changing the lives of Tasmanians doing it tough.

Interested participants can register online and start fundraising with their friends.

On the night of 3 September, the Salvos Sleep Out website will include content throughout the evening such as video tours of homelessness services, lived experience testimonials and a guest panel of distinguished thinkers in the area of homelessness.

For more information and registration, visit https://salvossleepout. salvationarmy.org.au/.

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COVID-19 small business continuity grants open soon The $2 million second round of the COVID-19 Small Business Continuity Grant program is now open.

Grants of $750 are available to assist small businesses to engage the services of a specialist to advise on continuity planning to assist with business recovery from the pandemic.

Applications will be assessed on applicant and project expenditure eligibility, and evidence provided in support of the application.

Assessment of applications will commence as applications are submitted and they will be assessed in order of receipt Applications close at 12 noon on Monday 7 September 2020 or when available funding has been allocated.

For more information visit the Business Tasmania website www.business.tas.gov.au or contact Business Tasmania at ask@business.tas.gov.au or on 1800 440 026.

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Roman is practising a reading strategy with his coach Isabella.

GRADE five students at Lauderdale Primary School have volunteered to train as reading coaches as part of the school’s Reading Club to help grade one and two students improve their reading skills.

Reading Club was organised by Lauderdale Primary School learning support teacher Dianne Vickers, with 50 grade five students pairing up with 64 keen grade one and two students.

The club coaching provides a leadership opportunity where coaches work with their reading buddy once or twice a week, making a commitment to assist a younger student for the entire year.

Ms Vickers said it was wonderful to see relationships strengthen as the year progressed.

“We are a huge school with 700 students, so it is fantastic witnessing the younger students’ excitement in seeing their coach around the school or hearing stories of coaches watching out for their buddies in the playground,” Ms Vickers

said.

Ms Vickers said there had been a real buzz around the school as reading coaches worked with their grade one and two buddies inside and outside the school buildings.

The program was supposed to commence before the COVID-19 pandemic, but was postponed until June, with student coaches excited to begin.

“When I was in grade one, my coach helped me be a better reader,” Georgie said.

“I know I can be a good coach and really help my buddy.”

Training sessions have focused on what skills the grade five students use as readers so they can assist beginners to develop successful reading strategies.

Many of the coaches have commented on how great it has been to relearn the strategies.

Coaches are trained to encourage reading for meaning, where children start to say the sounds of a word, read ahead to the end of the sentence and think, ‘what would

make sense here’.

Coaches aim to give their reading buddy at least five seconds thinking time before offering a prompt to puzzle out the word.

Looking closely at pictures for clues and rereading a sentence so that it sounds right are also great reading prompts.

Coaches have said their own confidence has grown with using different reading strategies.

“Training to be a coach has made me a more confident reader,” Wes said.

“Seeing the smile on their faces when they get something right is the best thing about being a reading coach,” Alexis said.

“My buddies say ‘thanks for reading with me today’ and I feel great when they say that,” Hunter said.

Reading Club for prep students runs on four afternoons a week with the learning support teacher, with around half the class attending to read and play literacy games.

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Rotary Club of Lindisfarne supports local businesses AS part of its initiative to engage with the local business community, the Rotary Club of Lindisfarne visited Pattex Distillery in Cambridge.

Pattex partners Raj Singh and Stephen Parry explained the distilling process to the visiting Rotarians and offered samples of their products including their recently released Section 44 gin.

The gin was named after the section of the Australian Constitution that forced Mr Parry’s resignation as a Senator in 2017.

Indian cuisine was served for dinner at the event, catered by Your Mini Mart Indian Grocery, which is another emerging business that was recently established in Bayfield Street, Rosny.

Lindisfarne Rotary Club president Mike Patten said the club was focussing on creating ties with the business community because many businesses had

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Pattex Distillery’s Section 44 gin, which was sampled by Rotarians visiting the distillery.

been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Helping support and promote local businesses, particularly emerging businesses, through these difficult times is one of the ways we can serve the community in line with Rotary’s mission,” Mr Patten said.

While the COVID-19 pandemic also

had a big impact on many community organisations, the Rotary Club of Lindisfarne has still achieved strong results.

The club celebrated its successes, including an almost doubling of its membership in the past six months, at its changeover dinner in mid-July.

The club’s two newest members— Fahmida

Askin and Montastr Tanvir—were inducted at the changeover dinner.

The Rotary Club of Lindisfarne meets at the Beltana Bowls Club at 6.30pm for 7.00pm every second Wednesday.

For more information about the club, visit the club’s Facebook page or contact rcolindsec@gmail.com.

BLOMELEY TO LEAD NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION ORGANISATION CLARENCE City Council Alderman Brendan Blomeley has been elected as chair of the national board of Parents Beyond Breakup, a national suicide prevention charity with a focus on supporting separating families.

“As someone with lived experience, I know well the important role Parents Beyond Breakup plays in ensuring that, after they separate, mums and dads are kept alive and in their kids’ live,” Alderman Blomeley said.

“It is an honour to be part of such a worthwhile organisation and in this new role, my focus will continue to be about

achieving good public policy outcomes that support both parents playing an active role in the lives of their children.”

Parents Beyond Breakup is the parent charity to Dads in Distress and Mums in Distress community-based support services.

“Parents Beyond Breakup helps separated mums and dads to find more effective ways to deal with the sometimes very traumatic transition from intact to non-intact family.

“This is achieved with the assistance of a national helpline, local peer support groups and

various online resources.

“More recently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, new remote online group support was launched to national award-winning accolade.”

Alderman Blomeley encouraged any mums or dads experiencing breakup and in need of support to contact them.

“Parents Beyond Breakup work to raise public awareness of the challenges that parents face, and to improve the way the system helps parents contribute to the upbringing of their children,” Alderman Blomeley said.

“In simple terms,

each year there are many more Australian kids who get to keep their parents in their lives due to our support.”

For support or for more information about Parents Beyond Breakup, visit www.parentsbeyondbreakup.com or phone 1300 853 437.

Alderman Blomeley is also the Tasmanian Racing Club chief executive officer, member of the Local Government Association of Tasmania general management committee, the Premier’s Local Government Council, and Clarence District Football Club senior vice president.

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From left, Ian Smith from the Eastern Shore Croquet Club and Rosny Park Bowls Club chair Peter Brooks.

THREE Eastern Shore clubs have joined forces to establish a shared sporting precinct on the current Rosny Park Bowls Club site.

The Rosny Park Bowls Club, the Eastern Shore Croquet Club and the Clarence RSL have combined with Clubs Tasmania and the Clarence Council to help ensure the future of each establishment.

In late 2019, Rosny Park Bowls Club forecast a decline in participants and volunteers, putting them under increased pressure.

In the meantime, the Eastern Shore Croquet Club identified the need for a four lawn, grass facility to cater for increased demand and the capacity to host national and international events, which its current site could not meet.

The Clarence RSL also wanted some surety around a long-term home.

Clubs Tasmania project manager Andrew Moore said they used a community conversation model to listen to each club’s story, profile the needs of each group and then consult with Clarence Council around what options they had.

The end result was a proposed sporting complex that will include

four grass croquet lawns, two synthetic bowls greens and the possibility for an indoor bowls green.

“We have a window with the Clarence City Heart project and COVID-19 funding via Government support that provides the stimulus to bring the broader community club industry into modern, fit for purpose community spaces and sporting hubs that deliver increased participation, better economies of scale and a future that allows communities to connect so they can continue to grow,” Mr Moore said.

Mr Moore said the development would also help the clubs recover from the shutdown of community support caused by COVID-19.

“We know that community clubs play a significant role in keeping our communities connected, so the recent ‘return to play’ for most sports and clubs is just what participants and volunteers needed,” he said.

“While the return to sporting activity does not mean the crisis is over, community sports clubs face multiple challenges in the months ahead, including reduced revenues, increased costs and the Government

ceiling of a 500 crowd limit is making it hard for some sports to deliver competitions.

“All this combines to put many club’s and peak bodies, financial sustainability under threat.

“However, there are some good news stories emerging, thanks to some courage and a shift in mindset.”

Rosny Park Bowls Club chair Peter Brooks said the proposal would benefit the club in the long term.

“The challenge required stakeholders, local government, peak bodies and community clubs to work together,” he said.

“From initial conversations with Clubs Tasmania, our club quickly realised that a shared facility would decrease duplication, increase our volunteer base and critically improve the club’s viability and sustainability.”

Ian Smith, from the Eastern Shore Croquet Club, said he was excited about the opportunity.

“How exciting to bring three clubs together into a fit for purpose community sporting precinct in an area of population growth, resulting in increased participation and increased community connection,” he said.

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A step closer to National Walk Safely to School Day

Bowls club rolls on From left, Cremorne Bowls and Community Club secretary Teresa Newman and president Don McVilly with the Fitzgerald Trophy.

CREMORNE Bowls and Community Club has punched well above its weight to take home the Fitzgerald Trophy for the leading club in Bowls South for the 2019/20 season.

The trophy was won on the back of winning performances in the Wednesday men’s division one and division four competitions.

Cremorne Bowls and Community Club president Don McVilly said it was the second time it had won the trophy, with one runner-up as well, in the past five years.

“We’ve had quite a bit of success over the last four or five years, so it’s pleasing to win the Fitzgerald Trophy,”

he said.

“It’s the culmination of a lot of hard work by the people and volunteers at the club, so they’re very excited.”

Mr McVilly said there was a positive vibe around the place.

“With the culture we’ve created at the club there’s been a lot of trust and comradeship amongst the players,” he said.

“It doesn’t matter what division you play, everyone gets treated the same and most people enjoy coming here and having a game of bowls.”

The Cremorne Bowls and Community Club was

recently promoted to Premier League in the Saturday open gender competition for the 2020/2021 season.

“It’s a huge achievement for our club, we’re certainly looking forward to the challenge,” Mr McVilly said.

Mr McVilly said they were looking for more lady bowlers at the club, but also welcomed anyone who wanted to play.

“We’re still open to any bowlers who want to come bowl with us,” he said.

“If there is anyone that is interested, feel free to contact the club – we’re more than happy to have them.”

Former president, secretary, treasurer, bar manager

and licensee Glenn Bremner said it was a great feeling to win his first premiership with the Wednesday men’s division one side after being with the club for 38 years.

“It’s amazing to play for so long and finally win one.”

“Next year we need to repeat it – come top of the ladder and win the premiership to show we were deserving winners this year.

“The club is the centre of the community and is here for everybody – it’s something that everyone who lives in Cremorne should appreciate.”

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PRIMARY school aged children across Tasmania are encouraged to start incorporating regular walking back into their daily routine.

To support this, the Pedestrian Council of Australia has announced National Walk Safely to School Day has been rescheduled for Friday 11 September 2020 following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.

Professor Patrick McGorry urged families with primary school aged children to start putting their best foot forward following a significant rise in anxiety, depression and overall poor mental health among young Australians due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

“The recent pandemic dramatically interrupted the routines of families with young children as schools closed for extended periods of time and organised sport postponed until further notice,” Professor McGorry said.

“The mental and physical health impacts of COVID-19 are intertwined and we need to act quickly to flatten the rising curve of young Australian’s now struggling with mental health.”

National Walk Safely to School Day is a community initiative that aims to raise awareness of the health, road safety, transport and environmental benefits that regular walking (especially to and from school) can provide for the long-term wellbeing of our children.

Professor McGorry said along with physical benefits, regular walking had a positive impact on children’s mental health and academic performance.

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“There has never been a better time to build walking into our kid’s daily routine, by walking to and from, school, not just on Friday 11 September, but every day.”

Pedestrian Council of Australia chairman and chief executive officer Harold Scruby said childhood obesity affected one in four children at critical levels across Australia based on National Health Survey results.

“Unless teachers, parents, carers and the community get behind this event and its objectives, this number will never decrease,” he said.

“The best exercise for all of us is regular walking – children require at least 60 minutes per day of physical activity.

“We should encourage them to reinstate these healthy habits off the back of COVID-19 and include walking at the beginning, during and end of each day.”

The national initiative promotes improved diets, positive environmental action, better use of public transport with reduced car-dependency, and the vitally important road safety message of ‘until they are 10, children must always hold the hand of an adult when crossing the road.’

Parents and carers are also encouraged to walk more to reduce dangerous traffic congestion around schools, while minimising the risk of Australian children developing heart disease and diabetes.

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