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Playtime for Cottage School STUDENTS at the Cottage School in Bellerive have been busy spending time outside swinging on the monkey bars of a newly designed
playground by Sue Small from Susan Small Landscape Architects. The Cottage School playground received this new lease on
life thanks to the hard work of parents running the annual School Fair over many years as well as a $20,000 grant from the Local Schools Community Fund.
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From left, Cottage School grade six students Georgia Thurling and Bella Wells.
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Key decisions at the council meeting held on 23 November included: • Approved a dwelling addition in Lauderdale; 98 lot subdivision in Risdon Vale; community consultation for a dog park in Cambridge; and amendments to the design of the Alma Street Activity Centre redevelopment. • Received the Quarterly Report to 30 September 2020.
WORKS: DECEMBER 2020 JANUARY 2021 Roads • Bellerive Boardwalk – stage three replacing decking. • Clifton Beach footpath – construction of new gravel section. • Bellerive Pier construction. • South/High Street, Bellerive – roundabout upgrades. • Guidepost replacement continues throughout the municipality.
• Adopted the Annual Plan 2020/2021. • Approved the Mobile Food Business in Public Places Policy; Flying of Flags Policy; and a revision to Council Estimates 2020-2021. Meetings were also held on Monday 7 December
• Hookey Court and Atkins Street, Rokeby – road reconstruction (late January). • Clarence Mountain Bike Park – carpark upgrades (late January).
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The new playground features a three-story treehouse, a tower, climbing ropes, monkey bars, and a tunnel above the public throughfare that runs through the school between Queen Street and Percy Street. School leader Julie Leitch said the playground incorporated the ethos of the Cottage School, which encouraged children to learn through play based and outdoor education opportunities. “The Cottage School is a community school that focuses on nurturing the child in the community through individualised learning programs,” she said. “We also focus on academic execellence, as well as emotional wellbeing, physical challenges and more.” Ms Leitch said Ms Small worked with the playground subcommittee, which involved staff, parents and students, to create the aesthetic appeal of the new playground. “We are very grateful for the design of, and funding for, the playground,” she said. “Sue Small was fabulous to work with as she listened to our students about what they wanted and what would challenge them. “The brief to Sue was to design something for our older students to challenge their upper body muscle development, and you can see that in action when they swing from ring to ring.”
Cottage School grade 5 student Anders Gale enjoying the new playground equipment.
The grant from the Local Schools Community Fund was administered by local Federal Member for Franklin Julie Collins’ office and their Local Advisory Committee made up of representatives of public and independent schools in the area. “It’s been terrific to work with the various schools and see the amazing projects,” she said. “It’s a wonderful school with a great community feel, and the parents, teachers and students are really excited about
the new playground and equipment.” Students at the Cottage School were excited about the new equipment. “It looks really fun and very natural,” grade six student Harrison Adams said. “There’s some upper body strength and it’s very good for all ages. “It’s fun to sit around and talk to friends.” The Cottage School is a community based co-educational primary school, providing education from
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and more than 350 ongoing jobs once the centre opens. “McDonald’s alone is expected to employ around 100 people across a mix of full time, part time and casual roles, with training and development a focus for these new employees.”
As well as a Coles and McDonald’s, other retailers secured so far include Australia Post, a chemist and medical centre, bottle shop, King of the Pack tobacconist and a nail salon. “We expect to be able to announce even more leasing deals shortly
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GLEBE Hill Village retail centre is charging ahead with plans to start construction in 2021 after property development and investment group Tipalea Partners announced the new $30 million retail centre was 80 per cent full. Eight leases have been negotiated during COVID-19, including locking in anchor tenant Coles and a drive thru McDonald’s. Glebe Hill Village is located at the intersection of the South Arm Highway and Pass Road in Howrah, and represents the first new neighbourhood shopping centre in metropolitan Hobart in more than a decade. Acquired by Tipalea in 2016, the site is in close proximity to several new residential estates on the Eastern Shore and will be the only full-line supermarket in the primary trade area. In addition to a Coles supermarket, the 5,900 square metre Glebe Hill Village shopping centre will feature 17 specialty shops in an air-conditioned mall with 260 car spaces. It will also feature a suite of innovative SmartTech features including its own app, free wireless phone charging, Wi-Fi, real time air quality monitoring, smart bathrooms that monitor water usage, parcel lockers, recycling stations and EV chargers. “The demand we have experienced from retailers for this new centre is testimony to how vital it is for the community,” Tipalea Partners chief executive officer Scott Spanton said. “More than ever, the jobs created by this investment are desperately needed. “Despite all the gloom of this year, these forward-thinking retailers realise we are still 18 months away from opening and that we will eventually come out of this pandemic. “Glebe Hill Village is essential infrastructure for what is Hobart’s fastest growing catchment and will create around 200 jobs during construction
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Mural of a community GARDENING IN DECEMBER Christmas is only a couple of weeks away, and many of us go away over the holidays. An easy way to ensure that you return to a garden looking as good as when you left is to install a drip irrigation system. These types of irrigation systems deliver the water to where it is needed at the roots, allowing you to give your plants a deep soaking rather than just watering the mulch, which is often what happens when hand watering. Make sure that your drippers are placed under the mulch for maximum benefit and connected to a tap timer for a good soaking either in the early morning or late evening, and you will be returning home to a thriving garden.
PLANTING IN DECEMBER Vegetable Seedlings
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petunias
Zucchini
Sweet corn
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OTHER JOBS FOR DECEMBER
• Cut back pelargoniums after they have finished flowering.
• Weed and feed lawns, when mowing lawns do not cut them too short – when they are left longer, it will help protect roots.
From left, Sophie Jones (7), mural artist Britt Fazey, Hugh Johns (5), and Teddy Johns (3).
THE South Arm community came together last month for the official unveiling of a stunning new mural at a local café. Talented local artist Britt Fazey worked with students from South Arm Primary School to create the 3x5m mural at the Touch of the MO café on South Arm Road, depicting the view from nearby Hope Beach across to Betsey Island. It replaced an existing mural on the wall, which was painted nearly 30 years ago and badly needed refreshing. Touch of the MO
started selling Ms Fazey’s art earlier this year, and it proved extremely popular. So when it came time to plan and paint the new mural, Ms Fazey – who had also been involved with painting the original mural when she was a child – was the obvious choice to spearhead the project. Touch of the MO owner Tom Kelly said the mural project aimed to foster a sense of connection to place, present a positive environmental message to visitors to South Arm, and give the younger
generation a chance to contribute to something long-lasting. “We thought it would be a cool thing to give back to the community, after they stuck with us during COVID and got us through the tough times,” he said. “We wanted to show our appreciation. “Britt wanted to paint something iconic in South Arm, and Betsey is a beacon for us down here – when we go into the city we can see Betsey from the bridge, and we know that’s home.” The mural was
officially unveiled in front of a capacity crowd on 29 November, at an event featuring live music from local performers Dave Steel and Jay Jarome. “It was fantastic,” Mr Kelly said. “Patrons at the café are telling us that they reconnected with people they hadn’t seen for ages, and made new friends. “We intended for it to be a place that people can gather, catch up and meet new people who live locally – really bring the community together.”
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SORELL TO HOBART CORRIDOR PLAN PROVIDES BLUEPRINT FOR TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENTS THE Tasmanian Government has released the Sorell to Hobart Corridor Plan, which provides a blueprint for reducing congestion and improving travel time reliability on the Tasman Highway. Liberal Member for Franklin Jacquie Petrusma said the plan provided a staged approach to costeffective improvements and solutions for the corridor that will achieve a better experience for all road users. “Every day, about 70,000 cars, trucks and buses make the journey from Hobart, across the Tasman Bridge to the Clarence and Sorell areas,” she said. “The number of daily road users is only going to increase. “This Corridor Plan presents a vision for the future and outlines staged solutions that will increase road efficiency and reduce congestion.” Liberal Member for
From left, Liberal Members for Franklin Nic Street and Jacquie Petrusma with Mayor of Clarence Doug Chipman.
Franklin Nic Street said the Corridor Plan was the result of extensive consultation with the community, local councils and other key stakeholders. “The consultation produced a comprehensive list of 60 solutions that have been ranked against social, economic and environmental criteria,” he said. “High-priority ideas include the use of
smart technology to get more out of existing infrastructure, increased bus services and bus priority lanes, an upgrade to the Mornington Roundabout and improved cycling facilities.” Ms Petrusma said the next steps would be to further develop these concepts with detailed planning and cost estimates. Funding for the prioritised opportunities
for improvement projects would be the subject of future budget submissions. “We are well into delivering key infrastructure upgrades required in the near term under the South East Traffic Solution,” Ms Petrusma said. “The Corridor Plan will build on this and guide us in ensuring this important corridor meets the needs of all road users into the future.”
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Southern Support School student Lincoln Willing with mum Katie Willing.
Animal fun provides educational experience THE Southern Support School in Howrah has started an exciting new collaboration with ZooDoo and Variety Tasmania. ZooDoo has been exploring the best way to support people with disability to access the park and animals, and has developed a program that meets the educational needs of all children. The collaboration saw Southern Support School students given a sensory friendly educational experience at ZooDoo where they learned about fauna and flora, caring for pets, and the impact on local wildlife and the environment. The program also had the added benefit of expanding children’s horizons around different professions and work environments. “Across two days, the students from Southern Support School visited ZooDoo and were given the opportunity to interact with the animals and learn a little about them,” Southern Support School advanced skills teacher Louise Rickwood said. “The students were able to access the zoo in a quieter environment where they could engage at their own pace and learn in a hands on way in a real environment. “This was such a valuable and real way for our students to engage in learning and get the most out of the experiences, all with fantastic alternate communication provisions and accessibility for wheelchairs.” Ms Rickwood said
the school was going to continue to work with ZooDoo to develop the program and provide access for the students to engage in hands on learning. “Alongside Variety, our teachers and our speech and language therapists will assist the zoo to develop an inclusive educational program, to develop communication boards and to increase accessibility for people with disability throughout the park," she said. “The educational work will range in scope from learning about animals and their habitats to sustainability practices and the real work that happens behind the scenes in a zoo.” Variety Tasmania chief executive officer Mohammad Aldergham said programs such as this empowered schools and equipped teachers for a greater impact on student academic and social learnings. “We believe in the important role schools and education plays in the lives of our children,” he said. “We also know for some children, the schools are one of the few places where they feel safe, valued and nurtured. “It is a huge, but undermined, responsibility by many decision makers and some in the community. “We want to create an ongoing program available for disadvantaged families and/or who have children with visible and hidden disabilities alike.”
Southern Support School student Cody Clayton enjoying the ZooDoo experience.
From left, Southern Support School student Cody Clayton and volunteer Steph Reid.
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Christmas comes early for some FEDERAL Member for Franklin Julie Collins has added a number of festive additions to her office in Rosny Park following the return of a number of artworks as part of a project for local schools in the electorate. Ms Collins recently wrote to schools in the electorate to ask if grade three and four students at their school wanted to contribute artworks to be considered for a greeting card for the upcoming Christmas holiday season. Each year, one student’s artwork is featured on the greeting card and calendar that is sent to every household in the Franklin electorate. Nineteen schools in the electorate submitted artwork for consideration, with Lucas’ design from Cambridge Primary School being chosen to feature on the front of this year’s greeting card. “It is always a joy to see the extraordinary talent through this project and it was great to see a record number of schools and students participating this year,” Ms Collins said. “A big thank you to every student and every school that participated in this year’s program, it certainly made the decision about which artwork to feature on the greeting card extremely difficult.” The schools that participated in the project from the Eastern Shore this year were Bellerive Primary School, Cambridge Primary School, Eastside Lutheran School, Emmanuel Christian School, Lindisfarne North Primary School, Montagu Bay Primary School, Risdon Vale Primary School, Southern Support School, St Cuthberts School and Warrane Primary School.
From left, Federal Member for Franklin Julie Collins, Cambridge Primary School student Lucas and principal Courtney Howard.
A NEW feature film documentary titled ‘Wild Things’ that has a special connection to Tasmania premiered at the State Cinema in North Hobart and is set to remain on screen at the venue until the national release in February 2021. The documentary follows a year on the frontline of environmental activism in Australia in three campaigns, including in Tasmania. “We follow people who are defending the native forests of Tasmania,” producer and director Sally Ingleton (pictured) said. “We meet the people and understand their passions – we see what it’s like to be a frontline activist. “The impact of climate change has become more and more obvious on the natural world and I thought rather than making this film about scientists investigating climate change, I would make a film about the people and what they are doing to make a difference.” Ms Ingleton said the documentary also looked back at some of the big environmental campaigns of the past. “Tasmania has a really strong history of people
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defending the natural environment with the Franklin River being a huge campaign in the 1970s and early 80s where people actively tried to stop a dam being built,” she said. “In the end, the campaign was won through Federal intervention, which ensured no dam was built, and in Wild Things some of the people from that campaign tell their stories, including Dr Bob Brown.” Ms Ingleton said the film was trying to change misconceptions around environmental activism. “We want the film to go into schools next year and we’re preparing educational resource material to explore the issues presented in the film so young
people can think about these issues and discuss and debate the pros and cons of protest and how we can help save the natural world,” she said. “We want the film to have a life beyond it screening in cinemas and you can do that by getting it into the community and schools so young people can make up their own mind about the issues presented.” The film premiered on Wednesday 9 December and was followed by a Q&A with Ms Ingleton and Dr Bob Brown. For more information or for people interested in hosting a screening in their community, visit www.wildthingsdocumentary.com or the Facebook page.
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CLARENCE PRIZE ANNOUNCED FOR 2021 THE City of Clarence’s pre-eminent Clarence Prize will be held in 2021 after being postponed in 2020 because of COVD-19. Celebrating innovative furniture design for more than a decade, the Clarence Prize is a nationally recognised prize and holds significant prestige in the Tasmanian art community. Clarence Prize attracts entries from leading and respected Australian furniture designers – many previous winners going on to have their work featured in Vogue, Real Living and The Block Magazine as a direct result of the award. The 2021 winner will receive $20,000 as an
acquisitive prize, with their work going into the Clarence City Council’s celebrated Clarence Collection. There will also be two prizes for $1,500 each granted for Highly Commended Designer and Emerging Designer. Clarence Prize 2021 judge Claire Beale, executive Director of Design Tasmania, said innovation was a core quality in assessing merit. “Furniture design is so much more than making something to sit in,” she said. “Good design is a careful combination of form and function – designers must identify the problem and create a unique solution. “The calibre of entrants
Previous Clarence Prize winner Hugh Altschwager with his work titled ‘Bronze Bench’.
means choosing a winner is never easy, and they get better every year. “This prize is all about good design of course, but one of the best parts is making high-quality
work accessible for the public to appreciate.” Clarence City Council Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said the Clarence Prize represented
a commitment by council to recognise the importance of Australian craftspeople by showcasing and investing in their talent. “We are proud to
support the work of the talented artists and craftspeople through the Clarence Prize,” he said. “By acquiring the winning work, we hope to shine a light on the
rich heritage of design we have in Australia.” Entries are open until 14 February 2021 with the winner being announced in the following month.
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Tasman Highway - Midway Point Intersection Solution Start of Works - December 2020 Works are beginning on the Tasman Highway through Midway Point. The Tasman Highway will be duplicated with traffic signals replacing the current roundabout at Penna Road. To minimise impacts to road users two lanes of the Tasman Highway will be kept open through Midway Point (one in each direction), between 6am and 7pm. Notification will be provided if single lane closures need to occur outside these hours. The works during December will include: • Vegetation clearing from the rock face next to the Tasman Highway and between the two causeways A reduced speed limit will be in place during work hours. Motorists should allow up to 8 minutes extra travel time during this work. Please keep to speed limits and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs. Barriers and screens will be used to minimise the impacts of dust and keep debris and rock fragments away from the road. For enquiries about the project, please contact our contractor, Fulton Hogan, on 0473 144 399 or email MidwaypointSETS@fultonhogan.com.au. To get the latest information about the project, including road closures and delays, visit transport.tas.gov.au Thank you for your patience during this important work.
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Christmas lights bring joy to Lindisfarne THE CWA ladies are lighting up Lindisfarne this month, spreading Christmas joy to the local community after a difficult year. For the first time, the CWA Gift Shop in Lincoln Street has installed an elaborate Christmas lights window display to brighten up the pre-Christmas period. CWA Lindisfarne vice-president Shirleen
The Christmas lights at the CWA Gift Shop in Lindisfarne.
Kremmer said a crowd of about 30 people gathered to see the lights officially turned on for the first time at 9pm on 1 December, with local entertainer John X provided with the honour of throwing the switch. “We had bubbles and nibbles and stood in the street and sang Jingle Bells in the rain, as cars went past tooting their
horns,” she said. “It was awesome, we had a lovely time. “The lights flicker and go from warm to cool and look really pretty. “We’ve had lots and lots of comments from people saying how beautiful it is. “There’s no lights on any other shops in town so it’s really lighting up Lindisfarne.” Run by volunteers,
the shop at 35 Lincoln Street – which stocks a range of hand-made craft products, jams, chutneys, cakes, flowers and more – will be lit up from 9pm to 10:30pm each night until Christmas. The shop’s final day for the year will be 19 December, with John X back to work behind the counter and draw the organisation’s Christmas hamper raffle.
FOOD VANS GET THE GREEN LIGHT
CLARENCE City Council has unanimously approved a Mobile Food Business in Public Places Policy which will allow the operation of mobile food businesses on public land. The policy will be adopted for a 12-month trial basis and will govern the permit process to allow mobile food vendors
to operate on councilowned or managed land. The trial will include select locations including Bellerive Beach, Clarence Mountain Bike Park carpark, Cremorne Beach, Salacia Park, Seven Mile Beach day use area one, and South Street Dog Park. Clarence City Council
Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said the policy would apply to mobile food businesses operating in public places within the City of Clarence, including car parks. “Allowing mobile food vendors to operate in these key areas of our city will contribute to enhancing our public
spaces,” he said. “There will also be several economic and social benefits, as mobile food vendors will provide our community with additional choice that complements the food offerings already provided by other food outlets. “As we progress on the road to COVID-19
recovery, it is important that we continue to invest in stimulating the local economy. “With the Summer season fast approaching, we look forward to seeing the community take advantage of these mobile food vendors while out enjoying the fantastic public spaces our city has
to offer.” The trial site locations have been selected based on a set of criteria including the health and wellbeing of the community, safety, existing business operations, food van vendor operations and land use. Following the 12-month trial period, consultation
will be undertaken with businesses, residents and food business venders to determine if it will become a permanent arrangement. Applications to the be involved in the trial will be available on the Clarence City Council website at www.ccc.tas.gov.au.
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From left, Ballroom Blitz band members Mia Watson, Ella Zieserl, Larissa Carlyon, Inara Cruise and Sophia Patmore.
MacKillop College heads to the drive-in for Fusion arts festival MACKILLOP College students celebrated their creativity in a unique way last month, when they took the school’s annual arts festival to the drive-in. The work of talented grade seven to 10 students featured in the one-off ‘FUSION at the Drive-in’ event at Baskerville Raceway on 12 November, with about 100 car loads of families and friends pulling on the handbrake and settling in for a program of live music, drama, dance and visual art – all from the comfort of their vehicle. Officially opened by ABC Radio breakfast presenter Ryk Goddard, the sold-out show was limited to 100 cars to comply with social distancing requirements, and to ensure all patrons got a good view of the live musical performances and big screen showing student films and an art montage. MacKillop’s Head of Performance, Art and Design Phillipa Coward said that in previous years the school had
held an annual four-day festival at the Salamanca Arts Centre to showcase students’ artistic talents. But after the pandemic forced students to spend much of 2020 leaning from home – which was particularly disruptive to arts subjects – teachers had to think outside the box to come up with a
new format for this year’s event. “We were really excited to be able to offer our students, families and the community a socially distanced festival that could still bring people together to celebrate the arts at MacKillop,” she said. “In a post-Covid world
I think we need to be innovative. “This was a different way of doing things, and it was a lot of fun and a really great experience for us all. “We are incredibly proud of our students, who have emerged from this very difficult year with outstanding work.”
Merry Christmas! I would like to wish you and your families a happy festive season. It’s been a year like no other, and one we would rather not see again. It’s been a stressful year so we do hope you can grab a break. For those who have to work over the period, a big thank you! I would like to thank everyone for your support this year and I look forward to doing my best for you in the coming year. Keep vigilant, safe and look after your friends and family.
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GETTING MORE FROM YOUR AGE PENSION By Damian Gibson Financial Adviser, Elevate Wealth Solutions THE Age Pension plays a vital role for many Australians in helping them meet their income needs in retirement. So why not make the most of it? Making sure you are getting the maximum rate of Age Pension you are entitled to receive can put you ahead by thousands of dollars over your retirement. There are several strategies that can help boost the level of Age Pension you receive. At the end of the day, the more Age Pension you receive, the less you need to draw from your own retirement savings. Here we will discuss some basic strategies to help you get extra from you Age Pension. Most of these work best if you are receiving a part Age Pension.
RENOVATE YOUR HOME The value of your primary residence is exempt under the Centrelink asset test. If you have surplus cash, spending your money on home improvements can therefore increase the value of your home and reduce the value of your assessable assets which can boost your Age Pension. THE WORK BONUS If you decide to go back to work, you can take advantage of the Work Bonus incentive. Centrelink will allow you to earn up to $300 per fortnight which will not be assessed under the income test. If your work is sporadic, Centrelink will add $300 to your Work Bonus balance each fortnight which will be compounded until it reaches $7,800. This means that you and your spouse could earn up to $7,800 each in a year without any impact on your Age Pension. UPDATE THE VALUE OF YOUR PERSONAL ASSETS It is important that your personal assets (e.g. your car, caravan and home contents) are valued correctly. These assets should be valued based on their resale value, not the insured value. It is quite common for people to mistakenly overvalue their personal assets with Centrelink. REDUCE YOUR DEBT It is a common belief that Centrelink will reduce the value of your assets by the level of debt you have. While this is true for investment debt, such as a rental property mortgage, it is not true for personal debt. If you have a personal loan, car loan, credit card, home mortgage or any other personal debt, Centrelink do not reduce the value of your assets. By paying down your personal debt, you not only save money on interest, but also increase your Age Pension by using the money in your bank (an assessable asset) to pay off the loan.
GIFTING If you are feeling generous or wanting to transfer an early inheritance, you can do that and reduce your assessable assets at the same time. Centrelink allow you to gift assets valued up to $10,000 per financial year and $30,000 over five years before there is any impact on your Age Pension. Gifts made above these limits are considered deprived assets and are counted towards your assets test and subject to deeming under the income test for five years from the date of the gift. USE YOUR YOUNGER SPOUSE Where one member of a couple is under Age Pension age, money may be contributed to super in the younger person’s name. This involves the older member of the couple withdrawing funds from their super and contributing the proceeds into their younger spouse’s account (provided contribution eligibility criteria is satisfied). FUNERAL BOND OR PRE-PAY FUNERAL While it is a morbid topic, purchasing a funeral bond or pre-paying your funeral can be an effective way to reduce your assets. Centrelink allow you contribute up to $13,500 each into a funeral bond which then becomes exempt from the asset test. This could potentially increase your Age Pension by $1,033 per year. There is no limit on the amount you can pre-pay for your funeral. These are only some of many strategies available to help you get more from your Age Pension. While there are benefits to each strategy, there are also risks and consequences. Prior to employing any of these strategies, you should seek professional advice as there are a range of important factors to consider, including your personal circumstances. This information is general in nature and does not take your personal circumstances into consideration.
MAKING IT SIMPLER AND EASIER TO REPORT YOUR INCOME Hank Jongen, Services Australia LET’Set’s talk about the changes happening to make it easier for people reporting their income to Centrelink. Currently, if you’re working and get a Centrelink payment, you report income every fortnight and estimate how much you’ve earned in the previous 14fourteen days. So, if you haven’t been paid by your reporting date, you have to work out how much you think you earned in your reporting period. From 7 December 2020, it will be simpler. You’ll only need to report the gross amount listed on your most recent payslip. While you still need to let us know
the number of hours worked in the reporting period, we’ll work out the rest for you. This makes it easier for you to report your income accurately, ensuring we pay you the right amount. Your reporting days will not change and you’ll still report through your Centrelink online account, Express Plus Centrelink mobile app or over the phone. The changes apply to reporting for these payments: ABSTUDY Age Pension Austudy Carer Payment Disability Support Pension Farm Household Allowance JobSeeker Payment Parenting Payment (Single and Partnered)
Special Benefit Status Support Resolution Services Widow Allowance Youth Allowance. We’ll have a short adjustment period and ensure a smooth transition for you. So, if you have to report between 7 to 18 December, we’ll ask you to report a little differently by making a one-off calculation. We’ll help you do this by asking you a few extra questions when reporting. As the holiday season approaches, I want to remind you about changes to your payment and reporting dates over this time. Simply visit the Services Australia website and search for ‘holiday reporting’ for more information. Have a safe and enjoyable festive season.
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Sorell CFLC LEG members Esther Pattison (far left), Kayla Smith (centre left) and Jessica Brown (far right), with Sorell School principal Jenny Cowling (centre right).
AN exciting milestone has been achieved in the development of a new Child and Family Learning Centre (CFLC) for Sorell, with the release of concept designs showing how the new centre might look and function. The new CFLC will be located on the Sorell School site, which is set to undergo a $25.75 million transformation.
Minister for Education and Training Jeremy Rockliff said the new CFLC would offer a variety of services to support local families all in one place. “The 12 existing Child and Family Centres around Tasmania have proven highly successful and are providing critical health and wellbeing services for children from birth to age five,”
he said. “A crucial element to their success has been the ongoing involvement of parents, carers, and service providers in the design and operation of the centres so that they are tailor-made for their communities by those who will use them. “This is again the case in the development of the six new CFLCs being delivered across
the state, with Local Enabling Groups comprising local leaders, service providers and community members established to guide the design and service delivery for each one.” Principal of Sorell School Jenny Cowling said the Local Enabling Group (LEG) had been instrumental in the development of the concept designs for the
new Sorell CFLC. “The LEG has played a key role in influencing the design of the spaces and layout so that from day one when the doors open, the new CFLC will be fit-for-purpose and a great place that welcomes families when they come in,” she said. “The CFLC will be located where the senior school administration
centre is currently, as this will be relocated as part of the school’s redevelopment. “This will enable us to position the CFLC close to the new early years hub to ensure strong linkages and transitioning between the spaces. “I know our whole school and the wider community are excited about the prospect of having modern and
engaging learning spaces for our staff and students and a CFLC to support families in the region – to have these facilities all here on one site will be a great outcome for Sorell.” To view the concept designs for the new Sorell Child and Family Learning Centre and provide feedback, visit www.education.tas.gov. au/sorellcflc.
Artist impression of the new Sorell CFLC.
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Official opening of the Risdon Vale Oval Community Sports Pavilion THE latest development at Risdon Vale Oval will have positive effects on the wider community for years to come. The $1.35 million project at the sportsground has seen the development of new changeroom facilities, a meeting room, kiosk
space and public toilets. The exciting addition to council’s sporting facilities has been designed and constructed to meet both the AFL Preferred Facilities Guidelines and Cricket Australia’s Community Cricket
Facility guidelines. There has also been the addition of a spectator viewing area, accessible vehicle parking, and pedestrian connectivity to Sugarloaf Road and surrounds. The new facilities will make the oval a more
comfortable facility for all users, and more desirable for sporting clubs to increase their use of the site. Stage one of upgrades to the oval last year included improved drainage and the next stage, in 2021, will bring LED lighting to the ground which will open further possibilities for clubs. Clarence City Council Mayor Alderman Doug
Chipman opened the new facility and said the upgrades were a boost to the Risdon Vale community. “These sportsgrounds will benefit people of all ages in Risdon Vale and, through sports clubs, bring new people to the area,” he said. “It is well documented the benefits of sport from a grassroots level. “The vision for this new modern facility is
to attract more people to get involved in sport for the first time. “The close proximity of the oval to the local school will benefit all the students who will be able to play here too.” The new building was designed by local architects Philp Lighton Architects and features a brightly coloured exterior. Building firm Macquarie Builders
completed the job ahead of schedule. The Risdon Vale Oval Community Sports Pavilion project is delivered with the assistance of a $200,000 grant from Sport Australia through the Community Sport Infrastructure Program and $80,000 through the Department of Communities Sport and Recreation Major Grant Program.
Warrane Primary School Now accepting Kindergarten - Grade 6 Enrolments for 2021 Warrane Primary School caters for children from birth to Year 6, with our Launching into Learning Program, Pre Kinder, and Kindergarten to Year 6 classes. We will be re-developing our Kinder and LIL room which will take place in 2021. We have also recently designed an outside hub for teachers and students which will be up and running by the end of Term 4. From left, Clarence City Council Mayor Alderman Dough Chipman, Member for Franklin Jacquie Petrusma and Alderman Brendan Blomeley.
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SALVOS LEAVES NO ONE IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS THE Salvation Army has launched its annual Christmas Appeal, aiming to raise $12 million to ensure Australians in need have the Christmas they deserve, particularly after a devastating year of bushfires, drought and COVID-19. This year, the Salvation Army, through its frontline mission, have helped more than 80,000 people impacted by COVID-19, providing more than $10 million worth of financial assistance. Although Christmas is a time of joy for many Australians, those doing it tough will find the upcoming festive season the most challenging and difficult time of the year. Many Australians are living below the poverty line, struggling to afford the necessities. This year will also see increased numbers
of people spending the Christmas period alone due to the impact of COVID-19. “Christmas is the busiest time of the year for our Salvation Army personnel, and we are expecting to see a large increase in demand for our services this year due to the challenges raised through drought, bushfires and COVID-19,” Captain Joel Clifford said. “We would ask you to support our Christmas Appeal this year, to help us leave no one in need this Christmas.” At Christmas, the Salvation Army’s teams will distribute more than 30,000 hampers and vouchers, give out more than $1.3 million worth of gifts and toys, and support more than 50,000 families in need. They will also provide
more than 130,000 meals, more than 65,000 beds for those who need a place to stay, and provide more than 7,600 families with accommodation during the festive season. “Anyone in need this Christmas can reach out to us by calling 0409 239 016 and we’ll do all we can to support you,” Captain Clifford said. “We don’t want anyone to go it alone this year, if you need food, gifts, financial support or are feeling lonely, please get in touch with us. “After the devastating year that has been, it is more important than ever to look out for one another, to connect with each other and embrace the true meaning of Christmas.” The Salvation Army is planning to have a number of COVID-
Safe Christmas events and church services this festive season, including a Christmas Eve carols celebration service and an outdoor Christmas Day Brunch at the Kangaroo Bay Parklands in Rosny Park. For more information about Salvation Army’s local Christmas activity, visit www.salvationarmy. org.au. For financial and emergency assistance, contact the organisation’s national financial support service on 1300 371 288 from 9am to 5pm on Monday to Friday. Donations to the Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal can be made at salvationarmy. org.au, by phoning 13 SALVOS (13 72 58), in person at any Kmart store, or rounding up your instore purchase at any Myer store.
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Students gain work experience
From left, Southern Support School students Dominic Lincoln and Nick Xintavelonis with plants ready for the Sunshine Takeaway.
STUDENTS at Southern Support School are excited to be venturing into their local community to access the world of work, while also helping to feed their local community. Located only a few minutes away, the Sunshine Takeaway in Howrah approached the school in August 2020 to see if they had any excess produce that could be sold in their store.
New store owners Emmanuel and Roberta Roussos had done this in a previous store they owned. Southern Support School advanced skills teacher Louise Rickwood said many of the vegetables from the garden were contributed to the store. “Any excess produce and plants would usually find their way to community markets such as
‘Living Well in Clarence’, or be sold at a school fair,” she said. “With many of these markets cancelled this year, the school was left with hundreds of heritage vegetable and fruit plants, most of which students had grown from seeds they had saved as part of their science program. “The collaboration with the Sunshine Takeaway has given the school an
outlet to sell these plants in the community at a time when an interest in home gardening is at a high. “Students deliver the plants to the store, display them in a specially designed stand and water them. “The skills the students practice from this form the basis of their Access to Work Program.” Ms Rickwood said it was important for the students to be part of the wider community and participate in activities that played to their strengths. “By participating in such ventures, the students are learning to interact with others in their community," she said. “They are also learning to practice real work skills such as setting up market stalls, money handling and delivery skills, as well as all the learning involved in planting, potting up plants to sell and harvesting our
produce in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way.” Ms Rickwood said the Southern Support School were active participants in the wider Clarence community and were always on the lookout for ways to engage, assist and promote the abilities of its students. “It is great that the wider community are so proud to have Southern Support School as part of
their own and that they recognise the great abilities and potential of our students,” she said. “We are always looking for ways to promote our student’s achievements. “By engaging in these types of activities, our students gain valuable skill sets that they can use in occupation opportunities when they leave school.” The collaboration with the store followed another partnership with Gastown
East Restaurant in Bellerive in 2019 when the owners asked the school if they could supply their restaurant on a semi-regular basis with organic produce. Students received the order on a Wednesday morning then harvested, washed and delivered the produce to the restaurant within 90 minutes with the menu acknowledging the school garden supplied the restaurant.
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Students provide pedal power to Corpus Christi YOUTH Climate Leaders at Corpus Christi Primary School put their foot to the pedal to initiate a project to develop sustainable transport options for students. Grade six students worked with Bicycle Network Tasmania to address a need in the school in regard to the issues of traffic congestion and associated pollution. The students collected data across the school’s grade three to six students to determine what modes of transport students were using to get to and from school. The data suggested 95 per cent of students were driven to school with the other five per cent walking, catching the bus and riding. Physical education teacher and Youth Climate Leaders coordinator Justin Brasnja said the plan they came up with encouraged more children to ride to school. “This consisted of creating a fit for purpose bike parking area and replacing the old rack which did not even accommodate modern
Corpus Christi students have enjoyed riding to school and their new bike parking. Students from back left, Lucas, Logan, Leila, Maddison, Anna, Effie, Summer, Riley, Ned, Liam, teacher Justin Brasnja, Oliver, Erin, and front Huey and Fletcher.
bike tyres,” he said. “This also involved working with Bicycle Network Tasmania to develop safe routes to school based on data that identified safety as the main issue why children do not ride to school. “These routes were
based on data that showed two thirds of our students lived with a five-kilometre radius and within certain suburbs surrounding the school.” A Ride2School competition was then established to encourage students to ride to school
using the safe routes. Each time they rode over a four-week period they received a raffle ticket into a draw to win prizes including Rebel vouchers, bike equipment and more. Mr Brasnja said there had been a steady increase
in the number of students riding to school, with there now being about 24 students compared to the average of one or two children riding before the competition. “We also have parents joining our convoy,” he said.
“One of the real highlights has been the positive comments as we ride our route from locals which has been very heartening. “We have taken to calling ourselves the ‘Red Army’ as we approach the school based on our
swelling numbers.” Students had been working on the project during lunch hours and after school with support from Toby Thorpe from Youth Climate Leaders and Shane Holland from Bicycle Network Tasmania.
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TasBash spirits high for special year THE Variety Federal Group TasBash celebrated the 20th anniversary of Bashing for veteran Craig Rogerson of team Beach Boys from Acton Park during its 2020 East Coast Special Edition, which set off from Triabunna on 13 November. Due to COVID, this year’s TasBash featured 10 teams of passionate fundraisers who went on a three day adventure, all while social distancing, hand sanitising and having fun to support Tasmanian children who are sick, disadvantaged or
have additional needs. Variety Tasmania chief executive officer Mohammad Aldergham said TasBash was different this year due to COVID-19. “It has been a difficult year for many people, and more so for the Tasmanian children who are at risk of falling through the gaps in the system,” he said. “This year, we explored the East Coast, starting at Triabunna Village, and wound our way around roads less travelled. “It was a colourful parade of themed cars
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with a wonderful group of participants. “The TasBash is not a race or a rally, but more a scenic drive in the countryside with a group of mates.” TasBash participants fundraise all year round, which had not been an easy feat during a year marked by a pandemic where many participants were unable to host their annual events. However, the Bashers did manage to raise $85,151 towards empowering Tasmanian children. Along with Mr Rogerson, Bev Balmforth of the Champettes from Kingston celebrated her 20th year of being part of TasBash. The Beach Boys received a Platinum Award for fundraising more than $21,800 this year, while the Champettes revied a Silver Award for raising more than $8,700. “We are extremely grateful for our very loyal Bashers who show such great commitment to our cause,” Mr
From left, the Beach Boys team of Cherilyn Branch, Jim Clarke, Craig Rogerson and Janet Rogerson.
Aldergham said. “Unfortunately, we were not able to do our usual TasBash school visits, which is usually a highlight for both the children and Bashers.”
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BETTER CONNECTING YOU WITH YOUR STATE Area Connect is a service providing flexible transportation for communities where existing public transport is not readily available. It gets people where they need to go, from employment to medical appointments, as well as for general connection with their local community. There are currently 7 ‘Connector Services’ around Hobart making regular stops in and between towns along each route. Depending on the amount of bookings, it operates on a demand basis with a car, van or mini-bus scheduled to run.
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To find out where the service can pick you up in your area visit areaconnect.org.au or to make a booking call 1300 651 948.
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Crime Stoppers Tasmania recognised internationally CRIME Stoppers Tasmania has won two prestigious Crime Stoppers International awards for programs supporting populations of 300,000 to one million people. Crime Stoppers Tasmania has been awarded the Print Media Award for the 25th Anniversary Publication, showcasing Tasmanian program achievements, and the Specialised Training Award for a community and industry led Retail Safety Campaign to combat anti-social behaviour, violence and theft in shopping precincts. Each year, Crime Stoppers International recognises individuals, programs, activities and campaigns of excellence for their contribution to the Crime Stoppers International vision to mobilise the world to report information on crime and criminals, anonymously. “I am thrilled that Crime Stoppers Tasmania has been internationally recognised for being
‘the best of the best’ for a program serving a population of between 300,000 and one million in not one, but two categories at this year’s Crime Stoppers International 2020 Annual Media Awards,” Crime Stoppers International president Sharon Hanlon said. “My congratulations to chairman David Daniels OAM and his team for utilising the program’s 25th Anniversary to create several awareness campaigns that promoted the value and purpose of Crime Stoppers Tasmania, and for working with stakeholders to develop and deliver a major retail campaign that addressed staff and shopper safety. “Both initiatives will be showcased on the Crime Stoppers International website to allow our more than 800 Crime Stoppers programs worldwide to learn and benefit from Tasmania’s experience and success.” Crime Stoppers Tasmania chairman David Daniels said the awards recognised the hard
From left, Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management Mark Shelton presenting an award to Crime Stoppers chair David Daniels.
work of Crime Stoppers Tasmania. “These prestigious awards were highly contested with applications submitted from across the world by a field of strong competitors,” he said.
“Tasmania has proven itself a world leader in crime fighting.” Mr Daniels said the number of reports to Crime Stoppers Tasmania more than doubled in the five years to 2019. “Thank you to all
Tasmanians who use Crime Stoppers to look out for our community,” he said. “At the end of the day, it’s Tasmanians and their communities who win.” By offering anonymity and rewards (for
information leading to charges being laid), Crime Stoppers combats the three major problems faced by the police in generating crimesolving information – fear of reprisal, apathy and reluctance to get
involved. To speak up with information on crime, visit www. crimestopperstas.com.au or phone 1800 333 000. In an emergency, contact Tasmania Police on Triple Zero (000).
PLAYGROUND OFFICIALLY OPENED AT EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL EMMANUEL Christian School in Rokeby has officially opened its new playground equipment. The playground equipment, opened on 24 November, was being funded as part of the Australian Government’s $30.2 million Local Schools Community Fund. The school received $20,000 for the upgrade, which included steel powder coating on the swings and two new seating areas with awnings. Emmanuel Christian School high school coordinator Ed Moroni said the upgrades brought the equipment up to modern
standards and would be safer for students. “The grant came at the perfect time as it enabled us to complete our courtyard and the playground at the same time, making the whole of the high school look more attractive and inviting,” he said. The 2019-20 Local Schools Community Fund provided each Federal Government electorate $200,000 to provide grants up to $20,000 to local schools. Local MPs established a committee with representatives from each of the public, independent and Catholic school
systems to determine the eligibility of each nominating school based on a set criteria. “This funding allowed the school to add new seating and swings to its current playground, making it a safe and fun environment for students,” Assistant Minister Jonno Duniam said. “The Local Schools Community Fund helped schools fund small scale projects to meet priorities identified by the schools and their communities.” Federal Member for Franklin Julie Collins said other schools on the Eastern Shore that received funding through
this program included Bayview Secondary College, The Cottage School, Lindisfarne North Primary School, Howrah Primary School, Montagu Bay Primary School and Lauderdale Primary School. “I was pleased to be able to support the school’s nomination for this grant and to see firsthand the fun that students had using the new swings,” she said. “This comes as part of $123,746 worth of grants through the Local Schools Community Fund for the Eastern Shore that I have been able to support.”
From left, Federal Member for Collins Julie Collins and Assistant Minister Jonno Duniam.
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WOOLIES FEAST FOR CHRISTMAS
FOLLOWING what has been a difficult year for many Australians, Woolworths stores across Tasmania are encouraging customers to give back to people in need this Christmas through its annual OzHarvest Christmas Appeal. Until 24 December, customers at Woolworths Eastlands, Lindisfarne, Shoreline and Sorell who spend more than $30 at the self-checkout will have the option to make a donation to the appeal by rounding up the cost of their shop to the nearest dollar. Customers can also choose to make a 50 cent donation when they shop, with each donation helping to provide one nutritious meal to a person in need. With the pandemic, devastating bushfires and drought affecting so many Australians in 2020, new research by Woolworths found that more than 40 per cent of Australians believed it was more important to give back this year than in 2019. “As Woolworths Eastlands, Lindisfarne, Shoreline and Sorell customers get ready to celebrate Christmas, it’s important to remember those in the community who will be doing it tough this season,” local Woolworths group manager Jonea De Groot said. “We’re always amazed
by the generosity of our customers and we’re encouraging those who are in a position to help to donate and help make a real difference to those who need it most.” Research from Foodbank’s Hunger Report revealed a significant increase in the number of Australians seeking food relief and support as a result of the pandemic, with three in 10 Australians experiencing food insecurity for the first time while the number of Australians seeking food support at least once a week has doubled to 31 per cent when compared to 2019. “The ongoing financial and economic impacts of COVID-19 means more Australians are experiencing food insecurity than ever, with many going without a meal at Christmas time.” OzHarvest head of impact Ashley Killeen said.
“We’re asking Woolworths Eastlands, Lindisfarne, Shoreline and Sorell customers to show their generosity by donating to this year’s OzHarvest Christmas Appeal to help keep our wheels turning and provide vital food relief this holiday season and beyond. “This fantastic appeal will help provide six million meals to Aussies in need.” Woolworths is also bringing back its popular limited-edition Santa Cookies which are available in store. Fifty cents from every packet sold will go to OzHarvest to help the charity feed Australians in need. Woolworths has partnered with OzHarvest since 2008 to help reduce food waste by providing surplus fresh food from their supermarkets to Australians who would otherwise go without.
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To prepare for the bushfire season, owners and occupiers of land within Clarence are reminded to clear any fire hazards within their property. Reducing fire hazards for suburban blocks and blocks up to 2,000 square metres involves clearing and removing all grasses and undergrowth to a height of no more than 75mm. For larger blocks more than 2,000 square metres, fire breaks are required to a width of 10m for flat land or 15m for sloped land from the property boundary. Before undertaking any of these works, please check with council whether your property is subject to environmental protections under the Planning Scheme and what limitations these have on clearing. For more information, visit www.fire.tas.gov.au, phone the Tasmania Fire Service on 1800 000 699 or contact council. Contact: 03 6217 9500 Email: clarence@ccc.tas.gov.au Visit: www.ccc.tas.gov.au
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Season’s greetings from Clarence Police
Merry Christmas from members of the Clarence Police Division.
By Brett Berry Inspector, Clarence Division THIS year has been a challenging and difficult time for many within our community, especially with COVID-19 disrupting and negatively impacting businesses, schools, community groups and families. Regrettably, many will still be experiencing uncertainty and stress as we enter the Christmas and New Year period. This should be a happy time, where families and friends come together to enjoy the holiday season. An important time for sharing, giving and community celebration. Unfortunately, this is not always the experience for many of our most vulnerable community members. Instead, celebration and joy are replaced by stress, isolation, and crisis – a time when our support is most needed. Our thoughts go out to those in our community who are doing it tough. Tasmania Police will
continue to support all within our community, working throughout Christmas and the New Year to provide help and assistance when it’s most needed. The lead-up to Christmas provides a good chance to remind everyone of the importance of staying safe on our roads, being responsible with alcohol, and looking out for our friends as we enjoy the festive season. Road safety is a particularly important Christmas message – one
we always treat seriously. As a result, we will increase our high visibility on Tasmania’s roads, conducting additional alcohol and drug testing operations during the festive period. We will be working hard to help keep our roads fatality free during this busy time. Please help us keep everyone safe, play your part by remembering the contribution of the ‘Fatal Five’ in causing serious and fatal crashes: fatigue, alcohol and drugs, speed, inattention, and seat belts.
Let’s all do what we can to make this a great end to what has been a difficult year for many. On behalf of the Clarence Police Division, I extend our best wishes to you and your family for the festive season – keep safe and enjoy a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Remember if you need our help over the holidays contact us on Police Assistance Line 131 444 – for non-emergency support or assistance, or Triple 000 – for life threatening emergencies.
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A LINDISFARNE dad and melanoma survivor has been on a mission to raise awareness about skin cancer after being told he was lucky to be alive. Chris Hills was diagnosed with stage II melanoma after going for a skin cancer check with what he thought was an irritated rash he had picked up during his typical day as a gardener. “I was watching the cricket with a friend one day when he noticed an irritation on my arm and recommended I go to get it checked out,” Mr Hills said. “I didn’t think it was going to be really anything, I thought I might get some cream and that would fix it. “I had a little one-yearold with me at the time – it was a total shock. “While I was having the melanoma removed,
the surgeon actually said, you’re a very lucky man, if you left this six months you may not be here today. “My first thoughts were not about me, but what about everyone else – I couldn’t think of a life for my kids without me being here. “I’ve always been someone that didn’t think I needed to have a skin check, and now, from my perspective, it’s a matter of life and death.” Every minute an Australian is diagnosed with skin cancer, and in some areas of Hobart, skin cancer diagnoses are almost 10 per cent higher than the Australian average. Dr Dianne King at New Town Skin Cancer Centre said stories such as Mr Hills’ were a prime example of the
importance of regular skin checks. “With something as serious and lifethreatening as skin cancer, the earlier we detect it, the higher the chances are of successful treatment,” Dr King said. “Regular skin checks – at least once a year – are incredibly important for early detection of skin
cancer and can produce potentially lifesaving results. “Especially heading into Summer and the warmer weather, it’s important to take all the appropriate steps, from prevention to detection. “Closing the loop is important to us.” Almost 1,200 skin cancers have been
diagnosed by the doctors at New Town Skin Cancer Centre this year alone and more than 18,000 skin cancers have been treated at the National Skin Cancer Centres across Australia. National Skin Cancer Action Week was held from Sunday 15 November to Saturday 21 November.
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SHARE THE DIGNITY PUTS IT IN THE BAG SHARE the Dignity, a charity helping women and girls in need, hosted its annual ‘It’s in the Bag’ campaign, with the community rallying around the cause and donating bags filled with essential items to Bunnings stores across Tasmania. The campaign ran from Friday 20 November to Sunday 29 November with the donated bags going to 41 charities statewide. Share the Dignity Tasmania team coordinator Tania Watson said the campaign collected bags for homeless women in Tasmania and Australia who were doing it tough over the holiday period. “We collected bags that were filled with essential items like shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, tooth brushes and sanitary products, and our heroes picked them up from the collection boxes at Bunnings stores to distribute to the charities,”
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she said. “It gives dignity to those people that need a bit of help. “It’s important we’re able to give back to the community for those people who have struggled through the COVID-19 pandemic this
year, and that we’re giving dignity to women.” Some bags also contained little luxuries such as lipstick, a hairbrush, hair ties, a gift card, and a notebook and pen. Share the Dignity founder Rochelle
Closing off 2020 By Jo Cordell-Cooper* NEVER has there been a year like 2020. It’s been the craziest, out of control year for so many people and yet there have been some light and reflective moments. Many times, I have heard people saying ‘it wasn’t all bad’ and you may have even had your eyes opened to a different, less frantic way of living. While many people are very much looking forward to closing off 2020, the truth is there could be more challenges to come in 2021. How’s your mindset on that? Personally, I feel much more at ease that my business could be shut down with just 24 hours’ notice. My online gym services are ready to go. I’ve reminded my personal training clients to keep hold of their home gym gear and to be ready to do PT via Zoom, if needed. However you found 2020, let’s end with some reflection. I ask clients to write down answers to the following questions:
Question one – What do you want out of life? Question two – How do you want to get there? Answer those two questions and then move on to specifically 2020. Then reflect on these things: • What worked well for you this year? • What was wonderful? • What did you create and work on that you are proud of? • What can you celebrate? Let’s get these things front of mind and focus on the positive feelings that come from that. Next – answer these questions: • What did not work well for you this year? • Which decisions or mistakes that you made did not work out for you? Now here’s the important bit – answer these questions: • What can you learn from this? • How can you grow from this? Finally, answer these questions: • What did you hope to complete this
year but did not? • What are you willing to let go of? Let’s look at these things and questions whether they are important to you still. Do these things align with who you are, what you value, and where you want to go next? What stories no longer serve you (i.e., I’m too old/tired/unmotivated…I don’t have time…I’m not qualified enough)? Is this something worth pursuing, or is it something to let go? From what you found worked well, write down (and writing things down is important) what you will focus on next year. It’s overwhelming if there are more than three things at any one time, so if your list is long put a star beside the things you’ll prioritise. This will help you put to rest the year that will never be forgotten and prepare you for whatever 2021 has in store for us.
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Courtenay said 2020 had been a difficult year for many Australians, with the issues of poverty and homelessness being significant right around the country. “We want to help as many women and girls this Christmas that may
be in a refuge, shelter, on the streets or experiencing poverty,” she said. “We are once again so grateful to the wonderful team at Bunnings for hosting our It’s in the Bag collection this year for the fourth year – their support and participation means
the world to us.” Bunnings general manager of operations Ryan Baker said the Bunnings team were proud to play a part in the campaign. “It’s been a tough year and we know the need for this support in
the community is much greater than ever before, so we are proud to be able to play a part in helping Share the Dignity to continue the great work they do,” he said. For more information, visit https://www. sharethedignity.org.au.
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The Dog Grumbler I SPEND a lot of time with dogs. We visit places where dogs are comfortable and welcome. Dog parks are pretty much my office and I’m happy to say they grow more numerous and better equipped all the time. I rarely have aggression issues and I’m often asked to help with dogs that are deemed antisocial. I start by explaining that there is no reason for two dogs to fight on neutral turf except to defend their owners — or their owners’ personal space. I like to demonstrate this by walking their dog safely through a park, engaging with as many strange dogs as possible. I have an advantage
– I don’t smell or act uncomfortable. I also know how to tell every dog in the park that my companion and I are friendly and eager to chat. When a dog looks at us or approaches, I squat next to my dog. This elicits the same response as a play bow — it makes friends. Most dogs approach and interact with my canine company, some then come and touch noses with me. This is how animals introduce themselves; they smell each other’s breath. That’s why dogs jump up on people they like. Of course, just understanding this doesn’t stop owners feeling uncomfortable but there are other things you can do to let your dog and the dog world know that you are not stressed by a situation. I believe dogs can smell a range of human hormones, but if they only smell one it’s probably adrenaline — the fight or flight hormone. Dogs disperse unwanted adrenaline by yawning. You may notice rising excitement in your dog as you approach a known fun location. Drive on past and your dog may yawn — that’s
why. If you yawn, you will smell less excited. Your dog will understand this much better than anything you might say. You can also look away and blink your eyes slowly. These things won’t work like magic, but they make a lot more sense to your dog than the standard human overreaction. They all help lower your own stress level and make you smell more relaxed. Unpleasant dog interactions invariably happen on lead. They begin when one owner smells tense. At this point, each dog — if it has been socialised enough to learn standard protocols from experience with other dogs — will present its credentials and expect to pass unhindered. The first step for each is to move towards the other respectfully while establishing a perimeter around its owner. If this is made impossible by a leash and a scared human, all you get is exponentially increasing human panic signals. If leashes are mandated, just crouch down with your dog. It’s international, timehonoured body language
— try it. It says “Who wants to friend me? Just check with my gatekeeper.” Your dog will get the message that you want to be friends with the stranger. Social dog problems are invariably the result of humans expecting dogs to understand English (or Swahili or Greek — there are probably lots more). Learn a couple of phrases in Canine. A handy one is “Let’s be friends”. What have you got to lose? When a dog looks at you, squat down and see what happens. Try it with your own dog, try it with strange dogs. Your dog is always looking to you for guidance. When it gets too excited, yawn, look away, blink slowly and move on. You just said “big deal — this is small potatoes”. Your companion will follow the lead of its unfazed leader. To your dog you are the Fonz. Stop panicking and smell the roses. And when you come across a potential new friend — be Kool & the Gang. Get down.
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BEREAVED PARENTS’ SUPPORT GROUP Our free group is run by a bereaved mother and is open to people who have lost a child at any age, for any cause and regardless of whether the loss was recent or not. Grandparents and adult siblings are eligible too. The evening meetings are in the McDougall building in Ellerslei Road, Battery point on the second Tuesday of every second month at 7:30pm. Social gatherings occur in the months in between on a Sunday afternoon. Freecall 1300 064 068 for dates and details.
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CLARENCE CLIMATE ACTION COMMUNITY GROUP The Clarence Climate Action community group supports the local community with positive actions working towards a sustainable future. Members are ordinary people who live and work in Clarence, including professionals, teachers, doctors and farmers. For more information, visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/clarenceclimaeaction. CLARENCE COMMUNITY KNITTING GROUP Knit and crochet for friends, families and charities. Clarence Integrated Care Centre, Bayfield Street, Rosny. Wednesdays 10am-12noon. Phone Romana Sanders 6244 4736
Grom shreds the waves at Clifton Beach.
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HOBART MINIATURE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY (HMSLS) Located at Flagstaff Gully, the HMSLS operates a miniature railway. They cater for people with a passion for railways or an interest in any aspect of model engineering. You don’t need to be an accomplished engineer. New members are always welcome. For more information, visit www.hmsls.com.
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JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Do you need a JP? The Tasmanian Society of JPs and Service Tasmania has a Justice of the Peace on duty at Service Tasmania, Rosny Park every Tuesday from 9:30am to 4:pm. At other time, go to www.tsjpi.asn.au and click ‘Find a JP’.
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MASTERS ATHLETICS Track and field athletics at the Domain Athletic Centre for the over 30’s from October to March. Programs are at www.tasmastersathletics.org.au or for more information, please contact the secretary on email on: tasmasterssec@gmail.com or phone: 0402 314 079.
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SOUTH ARM COMMUNITY MARKET South Arm community market has returned. First Sunday of every month, 9:30pm to 1pm. Lots of interesting stalls. Phone Karen to book a site on 0409 029 664. SOUTH ARM PENINSULA RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (SAPRA) Bingo is being held twice per month at the South Arm Community Centre, 9 Calverton Place, South Arm. It will be held on the first Thursday of the month at 1pm, and on the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Tea and coffee is available for a $2 donation, or BYO nibbles and drinks (including alcohol). Game cards are $1 each and there are 15 games per session. Cash prizes. SUPPORTING FACIAL PAIN SUFFERERS Online meetings, emails, and phone chats support those with Trigeminal Neuralgia and other facial neuralgias. In future, face to face meetings will resume. For more information and support, contact support group leader Helen Tyzack on 0459 022 883 or newtyzack@gmail.com. Don’t suffer alone.
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TENNIS IN HOWRAH Come along to one of our daily social tennis groups at the Sunshine Tennis Club. You’re sure to find a group playing at your level, we’re a friendly bunch. For more information, visit www.sunshinetennisclub.org.au. TIME OUT CRAFTS PROGRAM Come and join in on Thursdays 9:30am to noon at Citywide Baptist Church, 400 Cambridge Road, Morning, for a range of crafts, morning tea and friendship. $5 per session. Recommencing on Thursday 25 February, 2021. For more information, phone Raie Semmens on 6244 2586.
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YOGA IN LINDISFARNE Gentle Yoga Class on Wednesdays from 11am to noon at the Lindisfarne Community Activities Centre. Phone Kate on 0401 177 238.
From left, Under 14 winners Marvin Freeman from South Arm and Sienna Lawrence from Clifton Beach.
THE surf was up at Clifton Beach when the Tasmanian round of the Woolworths 2020 Surfer Groms was held. Nearly 40 young groms enjoyed a warm day at South Clifton where a little left and right gutter produced small waves all morning until a mild midday sea breeze hit. The Woolworths Surfer Groms Tasmanian event is part of a national series pathway designed to unearth new talent in a fun format. Under 8s, 10s and 12s can be pushed onto waves by parents if necessary and usually just ride the white water to the shore. The under 14s and 16s are the serious competitors who already compete in the Tasmanian State
Championship Series which runs state wide over six months from October to May. The results were: • Under 8 Girls: 1st Marli Hassett • Under 8 Boys: 1st Lewis Hendry, 2nd Iggy Whittla, 3rd Thomas Scurrah • Under 10 Girls: 1st Lan Hendry, 2nd Audrey Green • Under 10 Boys: 1st Findlay Child, 2nd Rupert Ingliss, 3rd Jo Potter • Under 12 Girls: 1st Hayden Brown, 2nd Jess Gardner, 3rd Grace Hassett • Under 12 Boys: 1st Tully Woodberry, 2nd Marvin Freeman, 3rd Kahawai Benson • Under 14 Girls: 1st Sienna Lawrence, 2nd Poppy Woodberry, 3rd Bernie Nordstrom
• Under 14 Boys: 1st Marvin Freeman, 2nd Cowan Duncan, 3rd Tully Woodberry. As the winning boy and girl in the Under 14s, Sienna Lawrence and Marvin Freeman, will now go to an all expenses paid three day training camp at Surfing Australia’s High Performance Centre at Casuarina in northern New South Wales – valued at about $3000 each. Hayden Brown and Tully Woodberry won the Woolworths Fresh Wave Award for best and fairest, and Sienna Lawrence and Tully Woodberry won the Pic’s Peanut Butter ‘Star Performers’ Award. Surfing Tasmania executive officer Shayne Clark said these types of competitions were
important to help develop junior surfers from the four clubs across the state. “This year, we have a very good group of under 12s coming through, which is exciting.” “Currently, we are seeing a rejuvenation of junior activities in the north-west and north-east which should rebalance our development squad, with the majority currently from the two southern clubs of Park Beach Boardriders and South Arm Boardriders clubs. “The pathway is to then compete in State Championship rounds with a goal of state junior team selection to go onto other interstate coaching and event opportunities.”
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Sport
New way to snack Hoops for Corpus Christi at Blundstone IN an Australian first, Cricket Tasmania and Hurricanes Members will undergo a shake-up in how they experience their food and beverage in the Big Bash League 2020/21 at Blundstone Area with the launch of Snackr, the in-seat food and beverage delivery app. Snackr allows spectators to order food and beverages from their mobile device and have them delivered directly to their seat. Designed to keep spectators in their seats for longer, the app helps to avoid long queuing, and missing BBL10 action. Snackr chief execu-
tive officer Matt Lim said he was excited to see the impact Snackr had for the members at Blundstone Arena. “We are delighted to be debuting Snackr in Hobart and to say thank you we are offering free delivery throughout all BBL games at Blundstone Arena,” he said. “Plus for each game, the first 100 customers to download Snackr and place an order will receive a free snack. “Snackr ensures less waiting in lines for spectators and more time enjoying the Hurricanes putting on a show.” Snackr will ensure reduced close contact
between spectators at food and beverage outlets, earning praise from Blundstone Arena general manager Stephen McMullen. “We are delighted to have Snackr launch in our Members area,” he said. “Using Snackr means there is limited person-to-person contact for spectators who are ordering refreshments which is ideal in the current global climate – and we think fans will love it.”. Snackr will operate for all eight BBL10 matches scheduled at Blundstone Arena and will offer free delivery throughout.
Snackr chief executive officer Matt Lim.
From left, Mackayla Cornish, Ella Sharpen, Bethany Scharvi and Imogen Mumme.
CORPUS Christi students have been busy over recent weekends with the Southern Primary Basketball Tournament and the State Primary Basketball Tournament With a large amount of interest from students, the school had 13 teams representing Corpus Christi in the southern competition. “With 13 teams across all divisions, irrespective of result, every student gave their best and were outstanding ambassadors for our school,” Corpus Christi principal Clynton Scharvi said. “Thank you to all our coaches, managers and every parent who transported students across the three venues and supported other teams in between their child’s games.” “There was a wonderful display of school spirit, support and community for one another from not only current students and
The 2020 State Primary Championship winning Division One Grade 3/4 Girls team.
families, but also former students and parents who gave their time to umpire, score and support our teams.” While the focus was on participation, the Corpus Christi teams had a successful weekend. The Division One Grade 5/6 Boys, Grade
3/4 Boys and Grade 3/4 Girls, and the Division Two Grade 3/4 Boys were champions, while the Division One Grade 5/6 Girls and Division Two Grade 3/4 Girls were runners up. The four Division One teams then progressed to the State Primary
Basketball Tournament in Launceston The Grade 3/4 Girls came first and were declared state champions, while the Grade 3/4 Boys were runners up, the Grade 5/6 Girls came fifth, and the Grade 5/6 Boys came third.
Zebras kicking goals in 2020
From left, Clarence Zebras co-president Ronnie Bolton, Alderman Luke Edmunds, David O’Byrne and co-president Nick Di Giovanni.
IT’S been a rough year to start a new sporting club, but one team has found a way to keep kicking goals. The Clarence Zebras Football Club marked the end of their inaugural season in late November when they held their end of season awards and celebration. The club was formed through a merger between Clarence United and the Hobart Zebras and has not only faced the challenges of being a new club, but also the difficulties COVID-19 has
presented. Club co-president Ronnie Bolton said it had been a difficult season because of the challenges of COVID restrictions, but a successful one. “It’s been a big first year for the new club,” he said. “We have achieved so much in giving young men and women the opportunity to play in a professional and supportive environment.” Labor member for Franklin David O’Byrne has been a keen supporter of the club throughout the year and
attended the end of year celebration. “It was fantastic to see the hard work of the board and players rewarded after a difficult year,” Mr O’Byrne said. “I was lucky enough to be in attendance for the women’s Statewide Cup Final triumph and it was great to celebrate that achievement along with others at the end of season awards.” Mr O’Byrne said that the way in which the Zebras approached the season should be commended, with co-presidents Nick Di
Giovanni and Ronnie Bolton doing a great job to get the new club through the year. “Everyone involved at the Clarence Zebras has done a fantastic job in a tough year, and Clarence City Council Alderman Luke Edmunds and I have thoroughly enjoyed supporting the club,” he said. Mr O’Byrne said he was excited to see the club grow in the future. “I am sure that with a year under their belt the club will be back bigger and better next year,” he said.
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PADDLING PARTNERS
Derwent Storms Dragon Boat Club members.
THE Derwent Storms Dragon Boat Club is encouraging men and women of all ages to get involved in a growing sport. Dragon boating is a competitive, non-contact sport that is gentler on the joints, but still offers a good workout for the entire body. Growing in popularity worldwide, it allows people to travel and paddle together, from intrastate and interstate regattas to world championships. It is also an opportunity for people to compete in
the same boat alongside their life partners as part of a race crew. The Derwent Storms Dragon Boat Club is based at the Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania in Lindisfarne and runs paddling sessions all year round on the Derwent River. Derwent Storms boasts nine couples among its membership, including new members Glen and Julie Wakefield. “We were looking for something we could do together that we both enjoyed equally,” they said.
“We both have a love for being out on the water and dragon boating also keeps you in shape, is very social and you can commit to as much or as little as you like.” Longer term members Angie and Martin Turner have represented Australia overseas as Auroras at the International Dragon Boat World Nation Championships on two occasions. “The highlight for me was winning gold in Thailand in the Mixed 10s over 200 metre with my wife Angie in the same boat,” Mr Turner said.
Mrs Turner said she loved the opportunity to paddle with her husband. “The friendships and team bonding in the lead up and during the campaign, the sense of achievement, the feeling of 20 paddlers all paddling as one, and going through the journey with my husband was amazing,” she said. To register for a free come and try session or for more information, email derwentstorms@ gmail.com or visit https:// www.derwentstorms.com. au.
345 Richmond Road, Cambridge, Tasmania
Richmond Golf Club is a private 10-hole course located at Cambridge, a short 15-minute drive from Hobart CBD with panoramic views of Barilla Bay. RGC are currently accepting applications for membership from people interested in joining this friendly club. •
Full Membership:
$360 per annum
Other membership categories are available. No additional joining fee required. Application forms are available by phoning (03) 6248 5450 or emailing richmondgolfclubtas@gmail.com
