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JAZZ SCHOLARS HIT THE RIGHT NOTE CLARENCE City Council has announced the recipients of the Clarence Jazz Festival Scholarship 2021 program. The Clarence Jazz Festival is dedicated to supporting and developing

young musicians through the Scholarship program which has been running since 2012. This year’s recipients will bring a wealth of diversity and talent to the 25th anniversary of the festival.

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From left, Clarence Jazz Festival Scholarship 2021 recipients Sacha Flores, Erin Sherlock and Sarah Eddleston.

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Council News CLARENCE CITY COUNCIL

Key decisions at council meeting held on 21 September 2020 included: • Approved development applications at Rosny and Shoreline; the change of use to a bottle shop in Warrane; and the creation of easements at Howrah and Lindisfarne. • Adopted an application for a planning scheme amendment and change of use in Bellerive. • Adopted the No Spray Register Policy; Sponsorship Policy; and Council Meeting Schedule for 2020-2022. • Approved the allocation of funds as part of the Clarence City Council Community Recovery Grants 2020. • Approved an intention to enter into two leases with Equestrian Tasmania and Hobart Archers for land at Roscommon. A meeting was also held on Monday 12 October, with highlights to be reported in the next edition.

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Roads • Pothole repairs at South Arm, Sandford and Acton. • Guidepost replacement continues throughout the municipality. • Clarence Street safety upgrade stage two from Wentworth Street to Shoreline Drive. • Stage two replacing decking of the Bellerive Boardwalk. • Reseal preparation on Cleve Court. • Construction of stairs in Beebo Place linking to Joy Court. • Construction of concrete section of path on the Barilla Rivulet Track. • Gravel footpath upgrade on Clifton Beach Road. • Bellerive Pier (Kangaroo Bay). • South Street/High Street roundabout reconstruction in Bellerive. Drainage • Minor drainage works as required. • Stormwater pit maintenance at various locations.

EVENTS Living Well in Clarence: Special workshop event on Saturday 7 November 2020. Workshops will be held between 9.30am and 12.30pm. Free event. Bookings essential via Eventbrite.com.au.

EXHIBITIONS Ferrosols and Track-beds: Laura Gillam Exhibition at the Schoolhouse Gallery from 16 October to 8 November 2020, Wednesday to Sunday, 11am – 5pm. free form: Rebecca Holmes and Laura Carey Exhibition at Rosny Cottage from 16 October – 8 November 2020, Wednesday to Sunday, 11am – 5pm.

COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS Richmond Floodplain Study Have your say on the Richmond Floodplain Study. Consultation closes 30 October 2020. Sign up to Your Say Clarence to be notified of upcoming council community consultations at www.yoursay.ccc.tas.gov.au.

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• Stormwater upgrade at Runway Place. Parks and Reserves • Elevated work platform tree work at various locations. • Park maintenance as per established maintenance schedules. • Clarence MTB Park public toilet installation. • Flagstaff Hill Track in the Meehan Range. • Entry Track at Clarence MTB Park. • Barilla Rivulet Track in Cambridge. • Risdon Vale public toilet and changeroom upgrades. • ANZAC Park clifftop fencing installation. • Lauderdale Oval visitor changerooms upgrades. Natural Area Management • Maintenance of walking tracks in natural areas and Tangara Trail. • Maintenance and management of natural areas as per the various Natural Area Management Plans. • Maintenance of tracks as per Safety Audit recently undertaken. • Heap burns as required. • Commencement of road verge maintenance program.

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From left, Member for Franklin David O’Byrne, Rokeby Primary School teacher Carla Brown, leaders Chloe and Belle, and principal Benjamin Richardson.

A NUMBER of schools across the Clarence Plains area on the Eastern Shore have been offering breakfast club programs for kids. They are being run by volunteers who want to ensure that kids get a great start in the morning with a good breakfast that sets them up for a big day of learning. Rokeby Primary School leaders Belle and Chloe regularly turn up to the school’s breakfast and said they really appreciated what it meant to them and their school mates. “Here at Rokeby Primary School, we see a number of students regularly attend breakfast club,” principal Benjamin Richardson said. “This gives an opportunity for students

to not only start the day with a good breakfast, but also to make friends and bond with staff.” After one of the school’s toaster stopped working properly, the school struggled to keep up with the demand at the breakfast club. With the help of

teacher Carla Brown, Chloe and Belle reached out to local Labor Member for Franklin David O’Byrne for some help in getting a new toaster for the club. Mr O’Byrne said he was happy to help. “We must reward our young Tasmanians when

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JAZZ SCHOLARS HIT THE RIGHT NOTE FROM FRONT PAGE

The 2021 recipients are: • Sarah Eddleston, a year 12 student at the Hobart College enrolled in University of Tasmania (UTAS) Conservatorium

of Music who is classically trained and is studying contemporary piano jazz and vibraphone. • Sacha Flores, of Elizabeth College, who is a piano player and has been learning

jazz for several years. • Erin Sherlock, a year 12 Elizabeth College student studying jazz trumpet and composition. Clarence City Council has partnered with UTAS Conservatorium of Music

to offer these talented emerging musicians the opportunity of six months private tuition. The program’s emphasis is on training for improvisational techniques and live performance outcomes.

“The scholarships provide each recipient the opportunity to gain further learning, build confidence and play with a professional jazz ensemble during the Clarence Jazz Festival,” Clarence

City Council Deputy Mayor and festival convener Alderman Heather Chong said. “We are proud to support these emerging young artists, who have a bright career ahead of

them.” The Clarence Jazz Festival will run for seven days from Wednesday 17 February until Tuesday 23 February 2021 on Hobart’s Eastern Shore with free and paid concerts.

Clarence approves Community Recovery Grant recipients

From left, eager nippers Bella Copeland, Nellie Bailey, Sara Hare and Anna Clingeleffer take part in the 2019-20 Clifton Beach Nipper Program.

community of Clarence.” An extensive list of projects will commence shortly with funds being dispersed this month for programs and activities such as purchase of event equipment, upgrades to sporting equipment to increase participation, educational events with emergency services and growth of new sporting teams. “Applicants were awarded on merit and their ability to address the needs of the Clarence community,” Clarence City Council Deputy Mayor Alderman Heather Chong, chair of the grant assessment panel, said. Successful recipients of the COVID-19 Community Recovery Grants were: Clarence Sunrise, Satellite of the Rotary

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Rosny College School Association – Taiko Primary School performances ($4,050). St Aidans Cricket Club – new women’s cricket team ($1,500). Tasmanian Multiple Birth Association – Tasmanian Multiple Birth Association Connection Project ($1,279.49). Dominoes Basketball Club – growth of junior basketball ($2,500). Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union Football Club – junior development ($1,142). Grace Christian Church – equipment bundle ($3000). Hobart Archers – contactless member registration and user identification ($2,500). The Parkside Foundation – All Abilities inclusive Community ($4,206).

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CLARENCE City Council endorsed 18 organisations at its recent meeting to receive funding to support its COVID-19 pandemic recovery initiatives and projects. Support for community groups was approved in June 2020 as part of the council’s budget estimates and its COVID-19 Social Recovery Action Plan. The COVID-19 Social Recovery Action Plan is aimed at providing support to vulnerable people within Clarence through the Financial Hardship Policy, Community Recovery Grants and homelessness initiatives. A total of $55,916.59 was approved for Community Recovery Grants and awarded to a number community groups, not-for-profits and sporting teams for projects that continued to build a resilient community. Clarence City Council Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said the grant round received strong interest from many local groups across the three tiers of funding available – $1,500, $5000 and $10,000. “This grant round had a particular focus on initiatives that would benefit the Clarence community and contribute to social recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said. “We are pleased to support applicants for full and partial project costs for their activities that will assist in the ongoing health and wellbeing of the

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GARDENING IN OCTOBER

October is the time when most Tasmanians plant their tomatoes. There are more varieties of tomatoes than any other vegetable, so it is always interesting to plant a couple of new varieties amongst your favourites each year. The heritage varieties offer great flavour, but are not as disease resistant as the more modern varieties. Make sure you plant your tomatoes in a sunny spot protected from strong winds, into well-

prepared beds containing plenty of organic matter – they will not need to be fertilised then until fruit set with a food with plenty of potash. When watering your tomatoes give them a good soaking, not a quick spray with the hose as regular watering helps stop fruit splitting and the bottom of the tomato blackening. To help prevent fungal diseases, it is important to water below the leaves. Now you can look forward to some beautiful tasty tomatoes.

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Walking Trail Expansion A CONCEPT development plan for a parcel of land bordering Lauderdale and Sandford will provide outstanding community recreation and environmental benefits including an expansion of trail networks. Local landowner Dean Richards has applied to council to have the growth boundary of the 73-hectare parcel on Richardsons Hill reviewed to allow future rezoning, half of which will be public open space. “A lot of thought and consultation has gone into the concept plan for the site,” Mr Richards said. “We are proposing to rezone nearly 50 per cent of the land, which contains virtually all of the existing bushland on the site, to public open space. “The concept for the remaining parcel involves rezoning existing cleared land on

the south side of the hill to residential and rural residential lots. “Maintaining the existing bushland and habitats is really important from an environmental perspective and our models show it would also mean any future subdivision would be effectively invisible from Lauderdale.” Council already leases a portion of the land that contains a section of the Tangara Trail which runs along the Lauderdale Saltmarsh. The proposed public open space would enable the existing Tangara Trail to link to other coastal trails further south. “The bushland on the site is well known to many locals and is currently being degraded from unregulated use,” Mr Richards said. “Our proposal would allow the trails on the site to be accessible by the whole community to enjoy.

“We have also proposed a section near the top of the hill for a picnic and barbecue area so everyone can enjoy the magnificent views.” Another environmental benefit of the proposal is the protection and future proofing of the Lauderdale Saltmarsh. The saltmarsh is one of the largest in the Derwent estuary, containing a number of threatened species and is a key migration site for many birds. “The proposed 35-hectares of public space includes the expected migration pathway of the saltmarsh,” Mr Richards said. “We have received really positive support for this protection including backing from the University of Tasmania which is involved in managing the future of the saltmarsh.” Mr Richards said there is currently an absence of vacant land

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in Lauderdale for people looking to build a new home. “Our proposal will allow more people to enjoy the fantastic beachside lifestyle,” he said. “I’ve lived in Lauderdale most of my life and believe there is no better place to raise a family. “The land is fully serviceable with existing sewage and water so there are no real impediments to people building there in the future. “We have a bit of a way to go before we see the concept become a reality, but we believe we have ticked the required boxes to enable a rezoning to be accommodated. “We have had strong support from a number of Aldermen and council staff, and if we get the go ahead the development will really kick-start the local and broader economies after COVID.”

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Lauderdale Primary School prep students Grace Traynor, left, and Elsie Godfrey.

TUCKED away in the Tangara Trail are many native creatures, including the vulnerable Eastern Barred Bandicoot. Last month, prep students from Lauderdale Primary School joined in the Bandicoot Bunker Buddies program which is run through a partnership between Clarence City Council and the Acton Park Landcare Group. The students pitched in and helped, watching new native plants being placed in the ground to help boost native shrub and understorey shelter for small birds and marsupials such as the Eastern Barred Bandicoot. The Acton Park Landcare Group prepared holes for the plantings, provided the plants and tree

guards, and developed interpretative signage and commemorative plaques at each bunker. Students decorated the tree guards prior to planting and put the plants in the ground with the assistance of teachers and parents. The Bandicoot Bunker Buddies program was set up in 2017 by Acton Park Landcare Group president Sharon Smith and then Lauderdale Primary School prep teacher Jess Fulton. The Bandicoot Bunker Buddies has been running annually ever since and was a finalist in the 2017 Tasmanian Landcare Awards. Ms Smith said the program had exceeded her expectations. “We saw a need for increased habitat and regeneration spaces

for these animals and thought it would be a wonderful way to get local young people involved and spread awareness,” she said. “The school has been fantastic every year and we are grateful for the ongoing support of the Clarence City Council to make it happen. “When the new plants and tree guards are in place it is a joyful sight to behold.” Clarence City Council Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said council was delighted to support this program which had so many community benefits. “Through our grants program, we have been able to see this program benefit not only the natural environment, but also the children and other participants

who are able to learn about the local area in a unique, hands-on way,” he said. “We are grateful to all who are involved in this and other landcare and volunteering programs around Clarence. “Contributions, no matter how small, can make a lasting impact for generations to come.” The Acton Park Landcare Group is establishing a wildlife corridor and wildflower walk on the Tangara Trail and volunteers are needed. All members of the community are warmly invited to volunteer with the Acton Park Landcare Group. To join the email list, request to join the group via Facebook or email actonparklandcare@ gmail.com.

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Find out more about TasTAFE’s 2021 courses at Info Week TASMANIANS interested in studying at TasTAFE in 2021 can chat to teachers and find out more about courses on offer across more than 20 different industry areas at TasTAFE’s Info Week from 2 to 6 November. TasTAFE is offering more than 120 online and face to face information sessions during the week across a range of industries from business to health and community services, hospitality, ICT, horticulture and construction. Construction apprentice Tim Paynter (pictured) is one of many Tasmanians who have started on a whole new career path through TasTAFE training. After 10 years of working in various jobs, Mr Paynter decided it was time to follow his dream of becoming a builder. Now a fourth year carpentry apprentice with Stephen Little Constructions, Mr Paynter said TasTAFE’s Certificate II in Construction played a

big part in helping him gain an apprenticeship. “When I considered my apprenticeship, my age (27 at the time) was a little bit of a worry for me,” he said. “So I came to TasTAFE and applied for Certificate II in Construction which really helped me massively to find an apprenticeship.” The qualification provides core skills to help people gain an apprenticeship. It covers use of construction tools, equipment and power tools, as well as how to work safely at heights, and erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding. Participants also learn how to plan and organise work and carry out a range of measurements and calculations, as well as read and interpret plans and specifications. Mr Paynter is now close to becoming a qualified carpenter and said he had found TasTAFE’s training, combined with learning on the job, very beneficial. “I’ve gained skills

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Council launches No Spray Register LOCAL residents will now have the option to be excluded from roadside herbicide spraying with the introduction of Clarence City Council’s No Spray Register. Under the ‘Local Government (Local Highways) Act 1982’, council is responsible for the management of weeds and vegetation within its road reserves. Clarence City Council Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said council used several methods to manage weeds and vegetation including mowing, manual removal and the use of chemical herbicides. “In rural and semirural areas, herbicide spraying is an integrated component of the rural verge mowing program, and in urban areas it is used to manage undesirable vegetation to help maintain our city’s gutters, kerbs and footpaths,” he said. “The introduction of the No Spray Register means that residents who do not want herbicides sprayed on the council-maintained

road reserves in front or alongside their properties can apply for the areas to be marked as a no spray zone. “This register is a great new asset for our community and we invite residents wishing to be placed on the register to submit their applications now.” To be placed on the No Spray Register, applicants must take responsibility for the management of the weeds and vegetation in the no spray area and must submit a plan of how they intend to

do so as part of their application. No spray areas will be clearly identified by orange markers placed at each end of the zone. Applications for the No Spray Register are open until 30 November 2020. Successful applicants will be added to the register for an initial trial period ending June 2022, after which they must renew their application. For more information about the No Spray Register or to apply, visit www.ccc.tas.gov.au/nospray-register.

From left, Clarence City Council Alderman Beth Warren, who led the motion for the No Spray Register, and Clarence City Council Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman.

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SHINING A LIGHT ON LEUKAEMIA MOUNT Rumney resident Mark Reid has taken part in the Leukaemia Foundation’s Light the Night virtual lantern ceremony, raising funds for research into the blood cancer and to support people and families who have been diagnosed with it. Mr Reid was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in October last year aged 43 and embarked on a fundraising drive as part of Light the Night, which was held on 10 October. “My diagnosis rocked myself and my family to the core,” he said. “I’ve been through some rough treatment and I just wanted to be able to give back to others that are going through the same thing.” Mr Reid said there were many challenges one faced when diagnosed with Leukaemia, not just for them, but also their families. “I found out in the space of 14 hours from when I had a blood test to when I was told of the diagnosis, so my life was turned on its head very quickly,” he said. “I went through a bone marrow transplant, which was extremely challenging for not only me, but for my family

and wife. “My wife and I had to go live in Melbourne for treatment for four and a half months away from our family and kids. “We had plans to bring our kids over throughout the transplant process, but it couldn’t happen because of COVID.” Mr Reid said he received a lot of support from the Leukaemia Foundation during his treatment and had set up the fundraising page on the Leukaemia Foundation website under ‘Choppers Light the Night’. So far, he has raised more than $15,000, with there still being time to donate. “It’s been awesome support from the community,” he said. “The goal was originally $5000, but it grew out to $10,000 quickly. “It’s a big shock for everyone when they’re diagnosed because no one expects to be diagnosed with Leukaemia – one day you’re living your life, and the next you’re being told you’ve got Leukaemia and half an hour later having treatment.” Mr Reid said blood cancer took a toll on everything in your life and hoped his fundraising efforts

helped shine a light on it. “First it takes over your life, and then once it has done that and got a good hold of that, it starts to control your life on where you are, where you need to be, what’s happening, how you feel, the whole lot,” he said. “It’s a massive mental battle. “Your body is pretty remarkable in the way it recovers, but your mind is not quite at the level of your body and it takes a massive amount of recovery, which I’m still working on.” To donate to Choppers Light the Night, visit https://secure. leukaemiafoundation. org.au/registrant/ TeamFundraisingPage. aspx?teamID=119975. For 13 years, Light the Night has been the only Australian event that brings the country’s entire blood cancer community together, including blood cancer patients, their families, carers and friends, and members of the medical and research communities to stand united in support for each other and a shared hope for a future free from blood cancer. For more information about Light the Night, visit https:// lightthenight.org.au/.

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TAKING A STRIDE FOR EPILEPSY ENTERTAINMENT group CROON has formed its own team to raise funds for Epilepsy Tasmania’s Walk for Epilepsy virtual event. Epilepsy Tasmania is encouraging people to take to the streets from 1 to 25 October as part of Walk for Epilepsy to support the one in 25 Australians who have the disorder. COVID-19 restrictions have meant that the planned outdoor event was replaced with the 25day virtual walk, where people could set their own goals and walk in their own time. Epilepsy Tasmania chief executive officer Wendy Groot said the funds raised would help people with epilepsy and their families. “We’re asking people to walk, run, cycle or swim in their local suburb

and tally up the distance covered to reach a national collective target of 25,000 kilometres,” she said. “We want them to set their own kilometre goal, set their fundraising target and hit the footpath.” Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the brain characterised by recurrent seizures, with people experiencing epilepsy differently depending on the part of the brain the seizure starts and how far it spreads. Ms Groot said 20,000 Tasmanians have epilepsy, with a further 80,000 family members, colleagues and school friends directly affected. “People with epilepsy are more prone to seizures when they have heightened anxiety, depression and feelings of isolation,” she said. “COVID-19 is exacer-

bating this and even here in the relative safety of Tasmania we have had more phone calls and support requests than in any other year. “We have a nurse and social worker who travel the state to provide personalised support and training. “If you know someone who has epilepsy and is in need of support, please encourage them to reach out to Epilepsy Tasmania or discuss their possible psychosocial or health issues with their physician to prevent further deterioration.” Ms Groot said many Tasmanians had already jumped on board the fundraiser, including local celebrities that people could sponsor and a canine team that people could join with their dog. “We hope people will ask their friends,

family and neighbours to sponsor their challenge,” she said. CROON member and Epilepsy Tasmania ambassador Colin Dean said CROON entered a team in the walk to help raise awareness about epilepsy. “We want to increase the awareness of the fact that epilepsy is probably one of the biggest burdens on the Tasmanian health system, and that is something that Epilepsy Tasmania is working towards fixing by letting people know that we’re here to support all types of people in various ways,” he said. “We thought along our walk we might stop and entertain people by singing a few songs as well.” For more information or to register for the Walk for Epilepsy, visit www. walkforepilepsy.org.au.

From left, CROON members John X and Andrew Colrain, Epilepsy Tasmania chief executive officer Wendy Groot and Epilepsy Tasmania ambassador Colin Dean with Nilla the dog.

PESRAC PHASE TWO SEEKING RECOVERY IDEAS THE Premier’s Economic and Social Recovery Advisory Council (PESRAC) is set to start collecting information from Tasmanians for its phase two report due in March next year. Chair Don Challen said after presenting an interim report to the Premier on immediate and short to medium-term measures, phase two of PESRAC’s work would look at medium and longer-term priorities to assist the state to rebuild its economy. BLUE COW THEATRE

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“It is a widespread call for ideas – we are keen to hear from all Tasmanians who have something to offer,” he said. “We are not looking for quick wins, nor are we looking for outcomes that will take a decade to achieve, but we do want to hear from Tasmanians about practical ways that the government can support those most impacted by COVID-19.” Mr Challen said obviously PESRAC could not

tackle this piece of work on its own. “We want Tasmanians to help us and respond to our call for submissions,” he said. “Respondents will not have to do a lot of writing – you won’t need a lot of paper – but if you have a good idea we want to hear it. “Because we are focusing on the next two to five years, we want practicable and implementable ideas – we don’t want to be too visionary.

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FACEBOOK GROUP GETS A PLUG FACEBOOK Group, Plug a Business Tasmania, which is administered by Hobart resident Janelle Larkin, has been awarded a $10,000 grant through Facebook Australia’s Groups Fund. Plug a Business Tasmania was established to promote local businesses and support them by providing a space for business owners to seek advice from others, and also acts as a mentoring service to those who need it the most. Ms Larkin said the group would use the $10,000 to fund additional services on its Buy from Tasmania website. “Receiving this grant means amazing things are in store for our Plug a Business Tasmania community,” she said. “We will grow the Buy from Tasmania website to incorporate a comprehensive services register, develop business mentoring programs to further boost the growth of our small businesses,

and continue to film promotional videos for some of our hidden gems. “We extend our heartfelt thanks from our community to the Facebook Australia Groups Fund for assisting us to grow through our Coronacoaster journey.” Facebook established the Fund to support the wellbeing of communities affected by drought, bushfires and COVID-19. The $500,000 Fund applications, which concluded in August, provided grants up to the value of $10,000 to help local groups facilitate grassroots initiatives that contributed directly to the relief and recovery of their local community. “In unfortunate times of natural disasters, we saw Australian communities using Facebook Groups to come together and find connection and belonging, and get through when times were tough,” Facebook ANZ policy programs manager Alisha Elliott said. “We wanted to support the ideas and creativity

arising from these groups, and fund grassroots projects and movements to help the recovery of local communities. “We know that people are adjusting to a new

normal, and we hope that by strengthening online communities to foster real world initiatives we can contribute to greater resilience and capacity to thrive.”

Buy from Tasmania designer Sarah Crawford, left, with Plug a Business Tasmania admin Janelle Larkin. Photo credit, Sally Medwin.

Play your part in saving lives By Brett Berry Inspector, Clarence Division ONE of Tasmania Police’s key policing priorities is to ensure our roads are safe. Now that schools are back, all road users are urged to take road safety seriously, taking particular care in and around school zones. While high-risk behaviours like speeding and drink or drug driving are extremely dangerous and selfish, simple things like being distracted and fatigued can also have devastating results. Police and emergency services have responded to far too many traumatic crashes in recent weeks, and we want to make sure other Tasmanian families aren’t left dealing with the consequences. These crashes don’t only impact those directly involved and their loved ones, but also the emergency services workers who attend the scene and deal with the trauma and grief that follows. It’s disappointing that people are still flouting the rules and putting lives in danger – road safety is everyone’s responsibility, and we need Tasmanians to take it seriously. We fully support the Road Safety Advisory Council’s ‘Towards Zero – Tasmania Road Safety Strategy’, which has the

important goal of reducing deaths and serious injuries by 200 by 2026. In supporting the strategy, we continue to target poor driver behaviour, including through large operations which encourage safer road use, and seek to educate drivers about the risks posed by the ‘Fatal Five’ – fatigue, inattention, speed, not wearing seat belts, and drink and drug driving. Our specialist traffic policing areas focus on detection activities to support holding people to account for poor or illegal driving behaviours. During September alone this included catching 43 drivers in three hours on a section of the Tasman Highway at Cambridge, speeding through road works, placing themselves and the road workers at significant risk. Another motorist was recorded driving 29 kilometres per hour over the speed limit of a 40 kilometres per hour zone. Regrettably, these are not isolated instances of inattention or illegal behaviour. Lots of motorists just don’t seem to understand that factors such as speed and inattention contribute significantly to serious and fatal crashes. Inattention alone is responsible for over two thirds of all crashes.

NO SPRAY REGISTER APPLICATIONS Clarence City Council is responsible for the management of weeds and vegetation within its road reservations, which includes a combination of mowing, manual removal and herbicide spraying. Herbicide spraying is an integrated component of the Rural Verge Mowing Program, gutter, kerb and footpath maintenance, and as required for environmental and declared weed management in council-managed road reserves. If residents do not want council to spray herbicides next to their property frontages, they can apply to be placed on the No Spray Register.

Constable Toby Schuurmans from Southern Roads & Public Order Services conducting speed checks on Clarence Street.

In the last year, Tasmania Police detected more than 1,100 drivers speeding by more than 30 kilometres per hour over the speed limit, as well as more than 1,600 driving without wearing a seat belt. We also detected more than 2000 Tasmanians using their mobile phones while driving – we should all know the dangers associated with this type of behaviour. In recent months, we have witnessed an increase in fatal crashes on our roads, and our sincere sympathies are extended to the families, friends and the wider community affected by these tragic events. This includes the first responders – paramedics, police, SES, fire rescue, and emergency doctors and nursing staff who are all continually exposed to these largely avoidable and shocking incidents.

It’s important we all pause and reflect on the human impact of these events and not simply view them as statistics. We can all play our part in reducing the levels of trauma caused by poor driver behaviour. Next time you get behind the wheel, consider how your inattention, carelessness or impatience could affect both your life and the lives of others. Help us to reduce the road toll and the misery it causes. Please be more focused and thoughtful, take greater care and stay safe on the roads. If you witness any illegal or unsafe driver behaviour call us on: Police Assistance Line 131 444 - for nonemergency support or assistance, or Triple 000 – for life threatening emergencies.

Applications for the No Spray Register will be open from 1-30 November 2020. Find out more or apply at: www.ccc.tas.gov.au/no-spray-register

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NEW FACILITIES FOR STUDENTS Poetry performance STUDENTS and staff at Emmanuel Christian School will benefit from the refurbishment of learning areas and the development of outdoor learning areas due to a Federal Government Grant. The school received $218,000 through the Capital Grants Program which provides funding for non-government schools to improve capital infrastructure. Emmanuel Christian School principal Scott Winkler said the grant would be used to refurbish the primary school blocks and redevelop the courtyard space. “We’re transforming the courtyard into an outdoor learning centre around the classrooms, as well as recreation spaces for the kids,” he said. “Our 40-year-old buildings are being brought up to standard, bringing modern teaching spaces with increased class sizes. “We’re regularly updating and modernising our facilities to give the kids the space that they need.” The courtyard is expected to be finished in mid-November, while the primary school blocks are expected to be ready early first term in 2021.

THEATRE group Sorell on Stage has adapted to the new COVID-19 environment by releasing a poetry book in its 10th year. Sorell on Stage was due to celebrate its 10th anniversary, with three productions lined up to be presented at its theatrical home at the Sorell Memorial Hall. Due to COVID-19, the theatre group closed down temporarily in March. “Feelings about this disease ran high, people were worried, jobs were lost and members of Sorell on Stage were affected as much as anybody,” Sorell on Stage director and writer Saakia

illustrations were added to produce an 88-page A5 sized book, with Sorell Council supporting the group and donating the printing costs. Sorell on Stage is working on its Variety show which includes social distancing and hygiene, and hopes to present more productions next year. This includes presenting the three productions they were intending to perform this year – a dinner show called ‘Murder on Board’ set on stage but interacting with audience members, musical ‘Burlington Bertie’, and children’s show ‘Alice in Wonderland.’

From left, Emmanuel Christian School principal Scott Winkler and Liberal Senator Jonathon Duniam.

“Emmanuel Christian School in Rokeby has a wonderful school community, and these new and improved facilities will further enhance the learning environment,” Liberal Senator Jonathon Duniam said. “I congratulate Emmanuel Christian School on their successful grant application and look forward to seeing the positive impact the

new and improved facilities will have on students and our community.” Senator Duniam said the Capital Grants Program had benefited thousands of schools across the nation. “Students and teachers thrive when their schools have modern and up-todate facilities,” he said. “This project is being fast-tracked to help support our local

FIND YOUR WAY AROUND IMPROVED HOBART BUS MALL METRO passengers have been encouraged to check their stops before the new and improved Elizabeth Street bus mall reopens on Sunday 11 October 2020. The upgrade has seen the installation of new seating and shelters, improved timetable information and new wayfinder signage. A collaboration between the Tasmanian Government, City of Hobart and Metro Tasmania, this was the first significant upgrade of the bus mall since 1992. The main changes for passengers are that bus stops have been relabelled and the departure point for some services have changed. Reconfigured bus stops for arrivals and departures will make catching a bus easier and transferring between buses simpler, while improving the movement of buses in and out to cut waiting times. Stops E, F and J are now A1, A2 and A3 on the GPO side, stops D

Itchins said. “This was a new normal to be and an anxious time for all. “Needing to keep this theatrical troop focused on the future and in touch with each other, the idea of a poetry book was born.” Forty poems were collected from Sorell on Stage members and supporters from March to May. “These poems were heartfelt stories about how COVID affected them in rhyme or prose,” Ms Itchins said. “It seems so long ago that feelings were so anxious.” The poems were collated and naive

and C now become B1 on the Metro Shop side, stop M on the corner of Macquarie Street becomes C1, and stops N and P on Macquarie Street at Franklin Square become D1 and D2. This will make it easier for passengers to find the right stop with routes grouped by destination. Under the new numbering system, A1 and A2 will host the Northern Turn Up and Go and Express services and A3 will host Eastern Shore Turn Up and Go and Express services, along with routes to Geilston Bay and Risdon Vale. Stop B1 will host Florence Heights, Lenah Valley and Springfield services and C1 will host Goodwood, Lutana, Howrah Heights, Rosny Point, Mornington/ Warrane and Seven Mile Beach via Cambridge services. The stops D1 and D2 will cover southern routes including Sandy Bay, University, Taroona, South Hobart and Kingston, as

well as regional services to the Channel and Huon Valley. Stop D4, outside town hall in Elizabeth Street, is for regional services to Tasman Peninsula, Sorell, Richmond and East Coast. Passengers who previously caught Lenah Valley, Florence Heights and Springfield services from stop 1 at 76 Elizabeth Street (past Liverpool Street) will be now also be able to catch the bus from the bus mall at stop B1. It is important for passengers to check the new timetables and bus stop maps to see if their services have moved. A team will be on the ground over the first week to help passengers find their stops. In the coming weeks, brochures, timetables and service details will be available from the Metro Shop, on impacted buses, and in the interchange. For more information, visit www.transport. tas.gov.au and www. metrotas.com.au.

school, create jobs, and drive economic growth, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.” For more information about the Capital Grants Program, visit https:// www.education.gov. au/capital-grants-nongovernment-schools.

From left, Jude O’Doherty, John Hargreaves, Kristo Lauer and Akasha Cullenward in ‘The 2020 Decision’.

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Veteran awarded high recognition for service VIETNAM veteran Doug Richardson was recognised with the highest honour of the Bill Lunney Award for his service to the U.S Army Small Ships Association. The U.S Army Small Ships Association aims to promote the Small Ships Section, which was formed during World War Two, and assist and support its veterans and their families. Although owned by the United States, the Small Ships Section consisted of a wide variety of vessels built in Australia and New Zealand, and employed more than 3000 Australian citizens. For many years, the section was unrecognised until the U.S Army Small Ships

Association was formed in 2003. Mr Richardson served alongside the Small Ships Section for three months in Vietnam and has helped the association get recognition for its veterans through public talks. Mr Richardson said the Bill Lunney Award was awarded in recognition of long-term support and service to the association in the fields of promotion and commemorative endeavour. “It’s the highest award the association can bestow on any individual,” he said. “I was chuffed to get an award with the association – I’ve spent a lot of year helping veterans and other people.

“To achieve this medallion meant so much, it just overwhelmed me.” The award also commemorates the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific in World War Two, while acknowledging the unbreakable bond between the United States and Australia. Mr Richardson said the association was still looking for veterans who served with the Small Ships Sections, or their families in Australia. “If there is anyone out there that is a relative of anyone that served with the U.S Army Small Ships from Australia, they can contact me on 0427 725 924,” he said. “It would be great to hear from them and hear their stories or see any photographs they have.”

From left, Glenorchy City Council Deputy Mayor Bec Thomas, Doug Richardson and Speaker of the House of Assembly Sue Hickey.

Libraries Tasmania helping people be connected LIBRARIES Tasmania is helping older Tasmanians get online and stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic through digital literacy program ‘Be Connected’. The Australian Government-funded initiative is coordinated by Good Things Foundation Australia to help equip Australians over 50 with the skills to take part in the digital economy, access essential services and entertainment, stay socially connected and

learn new hobbies. Libraries Tasmania is one of 3000 Be Connected Network partners and was able to increase its support during the pandemic, despite temporarily suspending its face-to-face training. Since late-March, the organisation saw an additional 1,300 people join online, with a 600 per cent increase in online newspaper usage, 168 per cent rise in people using online family history resources, and 49 per cent growth

in the use of e-books and e-audio books. Libraries Tasmania has also been building an online follow-up training program to support community members with digital needs. Glenorchy Library community learning coordinator Tim Polegaj runs the Be Connected program across the state and said social media was a major tool and area of interest for participants. “They have been using Facebook as a primary source to stay in contact

and connect to Be Connected webinars,” he said. “The library phones have remained open, allowing clients to ring and receive digital support, with many asking for help around e-resources and help with getting comfortable with their devices and apps. “Staying in touch with loved ones has also proved key, with many requests received around Facetime, video chats and setting up Wi-Fi.” Libraries Tasmania has also offered communities

access to virtual book clubs, online story times and craft activities to engage children, parents and grandparents online. The Be Connected program was primarily conducted using faceto-face workshops prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but many libraries have since temporarily closed face-to-face digital skills programs and transitioned to online. This restricted opportunities to getting online for the 2.5 million

Australians who do not have digital literacy, with many isolated older Australians facing a lack of digital skills, limited access to digital devices and to the internet. Good Things Foundation responded with the Digital Devices Grant, enabling $1 million to be distributed to 215 organisations to supply 1,400 loan devices and data to digitally excluded older Australians. This was backed by a range of downloadable

resources to support the start-up of loan programs by community organisations, along with three month extensions to Be Connected grants, a broadening of grant requirements and digital marketing campaigns to raise awareness on how friends and family can provide support to improve their loved ones’ digital skills. People needing support to learn digital skills can visit https://beconnected. esafety.gov.au/ or phone 1300 795 897.

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Howrah Men’s Shed reopens its doors THE sound of power tools, hammers and bad jokes has rung out across the Eastern Shore as shedders return to their projects at the Howrah Men’s Shed. Howrah Men’s Shed president Dennis Richardson said it was great to welcome members back to the shed. “We have 76 members who all use the shed regularly, it was difficult and isolating for many of them not to be able to use the shed for a long period of time,” he said. “The shed offers more than just a place to work on projects, we like to think it’s a welcoming environment where men can share stories, learn new skills and be supported with whatever

they need.” Mr Richardson said the COVID-19 pandemic had presented many challenges, with membership having taken a small dip over the last few months. “We have had some members not renew or move away,” he said. “Unfortunately, we have also had some members pass away. “I would like to play tribute to Graeme Morrisby and Frans Sakul who were founding members of the shed.” The shed has a long-standing focus on the community, with community projects and assisting the local area being a priority for the shed moving forward. New collaborations

have emerged coming out of COVID-19. Shedder Kevin Huxtable said he was glad to get back to the shed. “I usually come to the shed three to four times a week,” he said. “I come to work on my personal projects, as well as those we are doing for the community. “I enjoy chatting to other members and sharing my knowledge and experience.” The Howrah Men’s Shed is open Monday to Saturday and is looking forward to welcoming members new and old through the door. If people are interested in joining, they can drop in to 11 Howrah Road.

HISTORY CORNER – ROKEBY CONGREGATIONAL CEMETERY By Reg. A. Watson THE old Congregational Cemetery situated on the main road between Rokeby and Oakdowns has been long forgotten. Thousands of commuters pass it every day, but never see it. It dates back to 1866 and once had a chapel which burnt down in 1967 – now the cemetery is a relic of the past. The Congregationalists, which is a non-conformist denomination going back to the Puritans, had a presence on the Eastern Shore in early years, with worship services being held in private homes in Kangaroo Point (Bellerive). In 1860, regular services were held in King Street, Bellerive, conducted by Pastors R. Dear and George Clark. The latter was a colourful character, having played an important part in the colonisation of

New Zealand and helped to make peace with the Maoris. The committee consisted of early pioneers, such as Joseph Dawson, Peter Buchanan, James Morrison, George McMichael, Joseph Bealby, Frederick Huxtable, Philip McArdell and A.C. Rockwell. The movement spread and by the early 1900s was quite substantial. The cemetery at Rokeby closed many years ago. A number of pioneers are buried there, such as the Tollard family. John Tollard, a Hampshire man who arrived in Clarence Plains in 1831, was a ploughman.

He and his wife brought up a large family, including was James Tollard who was farming at the Glebe in 1882. A street in the Rokeby housing estate is named after the family The Congregational church, together with the Presbyterians and Methodists, are now part of the Uniting Church, although there are independent groups of the cited denominations that carry on regardless. It may well be worth to safely park the car, as it is a very busy thoroughfare, and visit the small cemetery and ponder on those who came before us.

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Free bus travel for seniors AS part of Seniors Week, Metro, with support from the Tasmanian Government, helped senior cardholders stay connected with their communities by offering free travel on any Metro bus from 12 to 18 October. Metro has been a long-time partner of Seniors Week, an annual campaign presented by the Council of the Ageing (COTA). A key objective for COTA was to provide accessible transport for seniors and Seniors Week patrons who wanted to participate in the activities on offer. “Metro plays a key role in keeping Tasmanians moving and connecting them with essential services, which is particularly important for the state’s older demographic,” Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael Ferguson said. “While this Seniors

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Construction kicks off at Southern Support School CONSTRUCTION work has commenced at the Southern Support School in Howrah for a $4.3 million redevelopment of the site, which is expected to be completed by 2022. The project is one of 60 education capital works projects in various stages of planning, design or construction around Tasmania that will benefit future and current students. The first stage of the redevelopment will involve the relocation of the Howrah Beach Child Care Centre to allow the

Southern Support School to have the space for the physical infrastructure required. Southern Support School principal Simon Ellaby said the redevelopment would increase the capacity at the school to support more children. “When we first moved here 10-years-ago, the school was about half the size it currently is, and the redevelopment will be fantastic for the school to give us more capacity,” he said. “We anticipate putting in at least three classes

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CANCER Council Tasmania has celebrated the success of Daffodil Day 2020, with more than $75,000 donated by Tasmanians despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Cancer Council Tasmania chief executive officer Penny Egan said the total was boosted by a final donation of $10,000 by RACT Insurance. “RACT Insurance put out the challenge in August on its social media that it would match donations dollar for dollar up to $10,000 – they raised $4,725.74,” she said. “RACT Insurance CEO Trent Sayers and his team decided to donate the entire amount.” Mrs Egan said RACT had been long-term supporters of Cancer Council Tasmania and its staff were deeply moved by stories

of cancer survivors during the 2019 Relay For Life. “All across Tasmania, at Daffodil Day stalls in shopping centres and malls, Tasmanians once again have backed Cancer Council Tasmania,” she said. “We are seeing their support, despite the pandemic, at events like the Unite in Yellow Lunch and Unite in Yellow Gala Dinner on the North-West Coast – both sold out. “People know that all funds raised in Tasmania stay in Tasmania. “The funds go to help the more than nine Tasmanians diagnosed with cancer daily. “The funds go to our prevention, support and research programs – to help Tasmanians living with cancer, their families and friends.”

The Unite in Yellow Gala Auction website also opened, enabling sports fanatics across Tasmania to take advantage of some rare offerings and support Cancer Council Tasmania. “All funds raised in Tasmania stay in Tasmania – for our research, prevention and support programs statewide,” Mrs Egan said. “Anyone can bid for the auction items, you don’t have to attend the event. “We have received a trove of memorabilia from an anonymous NorthWest Coast donor.” The Auction Website will remain open until the evening of the event on 24 October when final bids will be received. For more information or a list of donations, visit www.cancertasbids. com.au.

Growing a love of learning IN a year where many families have spent more time at home than ever, the opportunity to come together with others for a shared experience has been a very welcome change. Families are enjoying forming new connections after a period of lockdown and restrictions, while children are revelling in the ability to interact, engage, play and learn with others in a new setting. While at home, children learnt new skills for independent play and learning and can now balance this with social play and interactions that support shared experiences, a different level of engagement, and their overall development. milangkani, St Mary’s College’s Setup for Success program, is an opportunity for families with children aged birth to five to come together in a tailored environment to engage in a diverse range of playbased learning activities with their young peers. milangkani (the palawa kani word for ‘grow’) connects with St Mary’s College’s learning vision statement ‘growing our love of learning’.

Rebecca Morris, left, engage children Zoe and Amelia in music and imaginative play at milangkani.

Sessions are run by early years coordinator Meg Kitchen and are focused on empowering parents and carers to support their children’s development. Mrs Kitchen has more than 20 years of teaching experience and is class teacher of kinder koalas. “Early learning at St Mary’s provides children with a solid foundation to develop and refine the skills needed for life,” Mrs Kitchen said. The milangkani program offers an encouraging and

nurturing environment for parents and carers to actively participate with their children in learning opportunities during the sessions, with each activity tailored to a unique learning outcome. “We offer developmentally appropriate and individual learning opportunities, encouraging children to develop positive self-esteem, independence, empathy, resilience and a life-long love of learning,” Mrs Kitchen said.

All families in the greater community with children aged between birth and five years old are warmly welcome to attend milangkani at St Mary’s College in Harrington Street, Hobart. milangkani takes place on Mondays (termtime only) from 9am to 10:30am and 11am to 12:30pm. For more information on milangkani and to book into a session, visit www.smc.tas.edu.au/setup-for-success.

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Explore nature and enjoy the spring sunshine in TMAG’s Welcome Garden as part of the Super Spring Holiday Program. Photo credit: Lucy Parakhina.

EXPLORE the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) during the upcoming October school holidays and celebrate Spring with a giant program of wild activities that will take you from the bush to Antarctica – from kids’ films to stop animation. Over four days, from Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 October, the Super Spring Holiday Program at TMAG is suitable for all ages, offering a range of hands-on activities alongside daily screenings

of films by young people from the MyState Student Film Festival and more. For families looking to enjoy the Spring sunshine, there will be daily activities in TMAG’s Welcome Garden. Children can get creative and make their own moss pot out of a plastic milk carton as part of ‘Small and Wild’. Later in the week, join ‘Nature. Be in it.’ for a bush play workshop and learn how to create from nature. Make swings, cubby

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houses, natural paints, bush necklaces, potions, mixtures and more. Over in the Courtyard, join TMAG’s Aboriginal Learning Facilitators to learn about how signs and symbols can be inspired by the natural world and make your own printings in the ‘puwinya nayri/Good Spring’ activity. Later in the week, learn about the effect of microplastics on the marine environment in ‘Micro and Macro’, and create your own marine ‘minibeast’ from waste materials, but make sure they don’t actually enter the ocean. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to voyage to Antarctica? On show for the entire

school holidays within TMAG’s Central Gallery, TMAG has partnered with the Australian Antarctic Division to showcase a special Lego model display of the RSV Nuyina. Discover all the hidden detail in this giant model of Australia’s newest Antarctic icebreaker. Attention all master Lego builders. TMAG has teamed up with the fantastic crew at Bricks 4 Kidz who will be offering daily Lego building sessions adjacent to the RSV Nuyina Icebreaker model. Explore the icebreaker and build your own icebreaker or things you might see on the voyage, using your creative building skills. Other highlights of the holiday program include

regular ‘Story Time’ sessions of the classic children’s book ‘Possum Magic’, ‘Stop Motion’ animation workshops aimed at older children, and painting and drawing skills sessions with TMAG’s educators in My Place from Above. Visitors can also see the adorable new display of Paddington Bears in the Young Collector case. You can also enjoy a last chance to explore the ‘West: Out on the Edge’ exhibition and its accompanying ‘West Quest’ trail. All sessions and activities within the Super Spring Holiday Program are free and all materials supplied. Bookings are essential and can be made at www.tmag.tas.gov.au.

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Getting fit for adventure By Jo Cordell-Cooper* OVER the years I’ve worked with a variety of people to help them get fit for hiking adventures. Sometimes these are people just starting out, but often this is for longer adventures, both long day and multi-day adventures. This approach always starts with these questions: - how fit are you now, - how challenging the hike is that you want to do, - what will you commit to doing that you will stick to (fitness wise), and what are you doing already. There are many ways to prepare for hiking but I’m always surprised at what some people think might be suitable preparation. It is with tongue in cheek I share these activities that will not get you fit for hiking. Shopping – eight hours of shopping is not the same as eight hours of hiking through the bush. When hiking you’ll be wearing different shoes, on un-even surfaces, up and down hills, and you’ll carry your load on your

back. Hiking is nothing like shopping, although I do admire your endurance if you can shop for eight hours. Pilates and yoga – while there are many benefits to both pilates and yoga, both of these activities on their own will not prepare you for getting up a hill. I do recommend that as part of a more holistic fitness approach that you do balance, stability and core work though. Long hours on your feet – think waitresses and nurses who literally are on their feet all day (or night). Both these professions can have you walking 20,000 steps in a night, but it will not help you hike in the wilderness for all the reasons that shopping does not count. Being hiking fit many years ago – just because you hiked a lot several years ago does not mean you have kept that fitness. I’ve met many a middle aged hiker (sore and injured) that used to walk in their 20s without much preparation at all. However, if you are older, act a bit more wisely – if you haven’t trained in the last six

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together who have lost someone to suicide and wish to remember them and honour them,” Lifeline Tasmania chief executive officer Debbie Evans (pictured) said. “It was also a chance for us to reduce stigma around suicide and bring suicide out of the shadows and into the light. “The support and commitment by the community to 2020 Out of the Shadows was heart warming – we received countless emails and social media tags from individuals and groups of people who safely walked in their own community.” Lifeline Tasmanian also had a virtual garden on their Out of the Shadows website for people to plant a flower to remember a loved one they had lost to suicide. Ms Evans said COVID-19 restrictions had heightened the need

to demonstrate support and provide a safe space for those impacted by suicide to mourn and reflect. “Losing a loved one to suicide is different to any other loss, the stigma surrounding suicide is still very real,” she said. “Often those who are grieving or experiencing suicidal ideation can experience tremendous marginalisation. “The COVID-19 restriction have increased social isolation, there are many left to grieve or struggle with their thoughts alone.” In 2018, 3,046 people in Australia lost their lives to suicide, with 78 of them being in Tasmania. “There are more than 10 million Australians who have been directly impacted by the loss of a family member, relative, friend, colleague or fellow student,” she said. “There are many

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR With COVID-19 restrictions starting to ease, community groups and organisations have begun reopening and recommencing events and classes. If you would like to inform the community of any events you have coming up in the Community Calendar, contact editorial@easternshoresun.com.au.

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.

OPTIMUM Health Solutions Tasmania has been operating out of Oceana in Mornington for the past five years and has grown over that time from one exercise physiologist

to its current team of 17 allied health professionals, with plans to add more. Optimum is a partnership between Oceana’s Dean Ewington and Marc Seymour who

operates nine similar clinics throughout greater Sydney and regional New South Wales “Our goal has always been to provide the local community with

the best therapy and rehab services using the best staff and taking advantage of the purpose built rehab facilities available at Oceana,” Mr Ewington said.

“We have a team of occupational therapists, exercise physiologists, physiotherapists and dieticians, and we plan to add speech pathology to this in the near future.” Recent upgrades at the clinic at Oceana has included a new children’s therapy room to help children with a range of disabilities or injuries. The room boasts Hobart’s best child friendly therapy space that features a range of sensory, motor skill, learning, rehab, and social development equipment and spaces, along with a highly qualified team of paediatric therapists. Optimum also has access to Oceana’s hydrotherapy and infants pools as part of its programs. “We work with individual programs for those referred to us through the National Disability Insurance Scheme, as well as MAIB, Workers Compensation, DVA and Medicare, plus many private clients seeking to live life to the fullest,” Mr Ewington said. “I’ve always loved helping people reach their best in terms of fitness and health, but it is even more rewarding to see the smiles on the kids and parents’ faces when they first see that they now have their own dedicated therapy space.” Optimum has plans to expand its services to the northern suburbs in the coming months with a similar paediatric therapy room, rehab gym and allied health services to help more people in Hobart reach their potential.

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’.

LINDISFARNE CRICKET CLUB Notice is hereby given that the Lindisfarne Cricket Club is holding a General Meeting at 7:30pm on Thursday 29 October 2020 at the ANZAC Park Club rooms to appoint an auditor.

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.

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 are at least $225 per session. 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.

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, Mornington, for a range of crafts, morning tea and friendship. $5 per session, finishing November 26. For more information, phone Raie Semmens on 6244 2586.

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POOCHIBALD WRAPS UP FOR ANOTHER YEAR THE Poochibald Art Prize has drawn to a close for another year, with the final exhibition featuring an impressive array of canine-inspired artwork. Beginning as part of Dog’s Day Out, the Poochibald has now turned into a popular attraction in its own right and was held at the Schoolhouse Galley at the Rosny Farm Arts Centre from 25 September to 13 October. A tongue in cheek reference to the very prestigious Archibald Prize, the Poochibald is an opportunity for artists to unleash their creativity and submit a “pawtrait” of their pooch. The event, now in its

seventh year, attracted 110 entries across the junior, senior and adult sections, including artwork across an array of formats including paintings, drawings, prints, mixed media, textiles and sculpture. The 2020 Poochibald Art Prize winners and runner ups in each of the categories were: • Adult - Lulu by Eve Cowley (winner) and Bork by Icky Brothers (runner up). • Senior Child Dalmation by Georgia Thurling 12yrs (winner) and Flash by Liam Ludlow 13yrs (runner up). • Junior Child Otto by Rosie McLean 11yrs (winner) and Claude

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gous to the fleas jibe and equally good advice for someone who may sleep on rough-hewn lumber or jump into the sack with a dog who has fleas. Of course, either may awake unscathed and refreshed – no one stipulates that the splinters or fleas will be present or partial to relocation. Here’s my advice for free – check the wooden bed for splinters. Oh, and if you can sleep with a scratching dog on your bed, you must really need the sleep. Get some flea mitigation, kill them dead, buy some killer shampoo, my dog takes a pill every month and fleas avoid her friends. Put a sachet of Huon pine shavings in your dog’s bed – insects hate it. There are some fleas that will bite both dogs and humans but most

Poochibald Adult winner ‘Lulu’ by Eve Cowley.

by Lauren Daley 11yrs (runner up). • R anger’s Prizes - What are you looking at? by Samantha Hernan and Luna by Rosie Hentschel.

The award for a participant in The School of Creative Arts and Media‘s Pet Project, in partnership with Clarence City Council, went to Melanie Hawthorne for Coco.

of the fleas on dogs are there because that’s where they survive best. Why migrate to a hostile environment? There are more important things to consider when you are kicking back with your canine. A dog who takes up roughly the floor space of a suitcase standing at your side will magically occupy the space of two opened suitcases on your bed. A dog who sheds is going to fill your house with hair if it lives inside — what’s a little extra on the doona? An extra cleaning bill. Worst case scenario: you wake up with fees — and that’s a given anyway. You need to be the boss. You need to rule the bed. If you keep kicking rover off, he will stay off. Provide him with a good safe bed of his own

and invite him up when you wake up or feel like sleeping in with company, but kick him off consistently when he’s not welcome. He will be happy to oblige once he understands. In dog speak, laying down together bonds us – it means we trust each other. You lay down with dogs, you wind up with friends. Don’t miss the opportunity, even if it means getting grass or sand on your clothes. Here’s another one — If you lay on the sand you will walk away with grit in your underwear. That’s not featuring in your next dinner party conversation either is it? So why pick on fido? Give him a break. Give him up for a tummy rub in the morning and start the day loved.

Wake up with fleas Living Well in Clarence is a little different in 2020. Join us for a series of free workshops to try new things and learn more ways to live well! Choose from, volunteering in Clarence, climate action, parent and child stretch activities, online support groups for health and wellbeing, and more. Saturday 7 November 2020 Workshops between 9:30am and 12:30pm Rosny Library, 46 Bligh St, Rosny Park. Bookings essential. Search for ‘Living Well in Clarence’ via www.eventbrite.com.

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Sport

Community sport promoting fun and inclusivity THE Eastern Region Junior Soccer Association (ERJSA) has wrapped up another season. The Eastern Region Junior Soccer Association’s (ERJSA) purpose is to provide a fun and safe environment for children aged between five and 12 to play soccer. It is entirely a volunteer-based model with overarching support provided by Football Tasmania and is one of three greater Hobart soccer associations, with more than 5000 children playing in the south of the state. ERJSA president Matt Combey said the association had 12 member clubs which had about 1,300 children in the Clarence region. The clubs include Bellerive, Cambridge, Dodges Ferry, Eastern Shore Saints, Emmanuel, Howrah, Lauderdale, Lindisfarne, Montagu Bay, Richmond United, Sorell, and South East United. “It’s all about bringing the community together, with many of our coaches being just mums and dads who give up their time to learn about and train the game,” Mr Combey said. “Many haven’t even played the sport before becoming involved.” Mr Combey said the parents and coaches were essential in helping the association operate. “The parents truly are the heart and soul of our association and they have done a wonderful job in spite of everything 2020 has thrown at us,” he said. “They gain new friendships, skills,

knowledge, but most importantly they all get to have a good time spending time with their children watching them grow and learn over time. “Many go on to volunteer on committees or other volunteer associations, taking the skills they learn through our sport. “We even have a number of coaches now whose children have moved past the age of 12 yet they have loved being involved in children’s sport and have returned.” Mr Combey said there were numerous benefits for the children as well, with the competition being inclusive so all players got equal game time. “Benefits include being in the outdoors in all types of weather, improved health, new friendships, enjoyment of simply playing, learning, improving motor skills, personal achievement and last but certainly not least, being aware of and caring for others,” he said. “We place the emphasis on having fun, with our coaches working together to ensure every child walks away from a game happy. “It doesn’t always go this way, but we aim to improve outcomes every year with a priority placed on a healthy overall culture.” Small local businesses such as the Lil Blue Coffee Van and Four Seasons Coffee help set up on game day and provide the various locations with coffee on cold mornings or Friday evenings.

ERJSA is currently working with clubs to have registrations open for next season in early to mid-February, with the competition returning to a normal roster of approximately 14 games commencing from late

April. “This year through Football Tasmania, we welcomed new sponsors MyState Bank and Hit 100.9,” Mr Combey said. “With this sponsorship, it was possible to provide each child a new ball and

dation in July which estimated that more than 16,000 local sports clubs were at risk of closing due to reduced revenues and increased costs arising from COVID-19. South East Districts Little Athletics president Geoffrey Jackson said the grant would help get its athletes and volunteers back on track after a tough year. “The grant will allow us to purchase a high jump scissor mat that is appropriate for the younger age groups,” he said. “The new mat will have a huge impact on our younger athletes’ ability to develop their high jump skills and will help the centre cater for more kids.” Commonwealth Games high jump champion and Coles ambassador Brandon Starc is among

tralia hosting the Women’s World Cup in 2023. “Tasmania is on the list of hopeful states to host a match, with Football Tasmania recently launching a campaign for additional funding and a fair go for all sports

given other sports receive higher funding levels.” People can get involved for next season by contacting their local club or contacting the ERJSA through its website at http://erjsa. com/ or on Facebook.

From left, Hugh, six, Zoe, six, and Xander, 5. Photo credit: Chris Kidd.

Photo credit: Clare Combey

FUNDING RELIEF TO LITTLE ATHLETICS SOUTH East Districts Little Athletics Centre has been given a much-needed funding boost for its upcoming season thanks to a $3,600 grant from Coles. The Little Athletics Centre in Sorell is one of 158 grassroots sports clubs across Australia to share in $521,000 for sports equipment from the latest round of the Coles Little Athletics Community Fund. It is the single largest round of grants distributed to Little Athletics centres since the Coles fund was established two years ago to support young athletes hoping to follow in the footsteps of champions like Sally Pearson and Brandon Starc. The grant comes amid research from the Australian Sports Foun-

we hope to see this type of sponsorship continue into the future. “Soccer has the greatest number of players by participation in the state and we expect this growth to continue to increase especially in light of Aus-

the Aussie athletes who have been affected by disruptions and restrictions caused by COVID-19. The Tokyo prospect said he hoped the funding would encourage kids to get back on track this season. “As a former little athlete, I know how much new equipment means to kids who are starting out their athletics careers,” he said. “It gives kids a chance to compete and train at their best and reach their full potential.” Coles state general manager Mark O’Connor said Coles was pleased to continue its support of Sorell’s budding athletes and parent volunteers. “We know it’s been a difficult six months for everyone involved in community sport, particularly little athletes,” he said.

“We hope news of this grant will give athletes, families and volunteers a morale boost ahead of the new season. “Coles is passionate about helping kids lead healthier, happier lives. “That’s why we’re delighted to have raised nearly $70,000 in Tasmania and more than $1.68 million nationally for local sports clubs through the Coles Little Athletics Community Fund in just two years.” Funds for the grant are raised through the sale of specially marked chiller bags designed by Aussie kids, with ten per cent of every bag sold directed to the Coles Little Athletics Community Fund. Coles has raised more than $1.68 million to 376 Little Athletics centres across the country since November 2018.

HEART-STARTING BOOST THE Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union Football Club received one of the 180 defibrillators that the Tasmanian Government distributed to community groups, individuals and notfor-profit organisations across the state as part of the Government’s Community Defibrillator Fund. Liberal Member for Franklin Jacquie Petrusma said it was important that community groups like the Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union Football Club had access to a defibrillator. “We know defibrillators save lives, and that a bystander’s response in those first few minutes can be

crucial,” she said. “In fact, evidence suggests that intervention within the first two to four minutes, through both CPR and AED application, may increase the chance of survival by up to 50 per cent.” Ms Petrusma said Ambulance Tasmania assessed applications to the program against set criteria to ensure access to defibrillators was maximised throughout the state. “This program delivers on the Government’s commitment to boost access to lifesaving defibrillators and builds on our commitment to make Tasmanians’ lives better and safer, especially for those living in rural and regional

areas,” she said. “This latest round followed an earlier round in 2019, which delivered 91 defibrillators. “Ambulance Tasmania provides support and training as part of the Community Defibrillator Fund program, and encourages registration with the Ambulance Tasmania AED Locator smart phone app which shows the locations of community-held AEDs across Tasmania.” The AED Locator App is available on iOS, Android and Windows mobile platforms, where the app uses a phone’s location to find the closest AED as well as provide the directions.

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SOME of the state’s best surfers battled it out at a South Arm beach in the 2020/21 Nudie Australian Boardrider Battle (ABB) teams qualifying event. The Clifton Beach based South Arm Boardriders team carved up the waves at the ‘RSL’ location at the southern end of Hope Beach, retaining the championship crown. The team of Luke Bugg, Matt Kennedy, Rudy Davis, Lizzy Stokely, Toby Lawrence and Noah Hassett made the most of the one to one-and-a-halfmetre lefts and rights at the beach break to beat Penguin based North West Boardriders Club and Park Beach Boardriders from Dodges Ferry. South Arm Boardriders finished on 38.4 points, North West Boardriders on 23.5 points and Park Beach Boardriders on 14.3 points. South Arm Boardriders topped off its team victory with local gun Rudy Davis taking home the Oakley Prize Performance Award with an average of 8.8.

SURFERS BATTLE IT OUT ON THE WAVES Oakley Prize Performance Award winner Rudy Davis. Photo credit: Laif Johannesen/STAS.

The Nudie ABB event features club teams made up of five surfers, with one junior, one female, two open surfers and one over 35.

The winner of the Nudie ABB travels to Newcastle in February to compete in the national final. The Woolworths Surfer Groms event

will be held at Clifton Beach on Saturday 31 October. Surfer Gloms is a popular Surfing Australia national series event designed

for kids and teenagers in under eights, under 10s, under 12s, under 14s and under 16s. While having a competition aspect, its

main aim is to provide kids with a fun beach and surf event. The entry fee is $55, with kids receiving entry to two divisions, free

sponsor products, a barbecue and drinks, a free learn to surf lesson from Coastrider or skills development from Surfing Tasmania

coaches, and free beach games. To enter, visit https://www. surfingaustralia.com/ SurfingTasmania/ events.

Inaugural competition an ace for tennis clubs SUNSHINE Tennis Club in Howrah is one of four clubs in southern Tasmania that will play host to the inaugural Southern Tennis Premier League from 31 October to 5 December. The Southern Tennis Premier League is an initiative established by Domain Tennis Centre business development officer Edward Bourchier and Sorell Tennis Club coach Andrew Bourke as the state’s highest-level in-

terclub team competition. “It’s something that hasn’t been done before, and the reason we wanted to do it was because a lot of the top players don’t actually play in any competitions or leagues at the moment,” Mr Bourchier said. “We’re trying to get them to galvanise everyone and get them all involved so we can get some high-level tennis going.”

The league will be a combined men’s and women’s competition, with six teams made up of four players per team, and fixtures being two singles games and two doubles games. Fixtures will be played on Saturdays from October 31 to November 28 at Sunshine Tennis Club, Geilston Bay Tennis Club, Domain Tennis Centre and Glenorchy Tennis Club.

The top two teams will play a final on 5 December. “By each club having a team associated with them, we can involve the club and have matches there to get their members involved,” Mr Bourchier said. “The clubs can get behind the league and promote it to its members and wider community to get people down to watch and create an event

around it.” Mr Bourchier said there would be wide range of ages playing, with the youngest player being about 14-years and the oldest in his 60s. “We will have some top juniors involved, and the league is something for them to look up to and work towards,” he said. “It’s important to showcase the top level, but having pathways through the

whole system for all levels is also very important.” Sunshine Tennis Club president John Foale said the club was going to hold a social tennis event on 14 November before the competition started. There will also be a barbecue for people to stay around and watch the competition after. “We thought the league was a big chance to get some top players here

because our membership is more aged and we want to try and get back into the groove as far having competition tennis here,” Mr Foale said. “By hosting it, we’re trying to build up the momentum to get people interested and get them up to that level. “We especially want kids to come and watch as a way to learn about etiquette and positioning.”

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PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY Testing is one of the most important ways we can keep on top of COVID. Testing all Tasmanians with COVID-19 symptoms dramatically increases the chances of finding new cases quickly so we can keep our state safe.

Please get tested if you have any of these symptoms, even mild ones: • Cold or flu symptoms, including: – fever – runny nose – sore throat – cough – shortness of breath • Loss of smell or taste

Arrange a test by calling the Tasmanian Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738 or your GP for more information. COVID-19 can also sometimes present with the following symptoms on their own or combined with the symptoms above: headache, muscle and/or joint pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, fatigue. If you experience these symptoms you should talk to your GP and discuss the need for a COVID-19 test.

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