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Mo Bros and Sisters across Hobart are being encouraged to get involved this Movember to raise funds for men’s health and stop men from dying too young. THE FULL STORY PAGE 2
Mobart Mo Bros captain Tommy Windsor, left, and Hit Hobart breakfast presenter Jimmy Smith prepare to shave Jimmy’s radio partner Nathan Roye.
HOBART’S Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre will get new facilities including a warm water therapy pool and better amenities for people with high needs, after a recent Federal Government funding announcement.
The City of Hobart received $3.4 million from Round 5 of the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund program for the project, which will include construction of a purpose-built hydrotherapy facility with a 18m warm water pool. THE FULL STORY PAGE 2
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Construction is expected to start in mid-2022 on the $6.8 million project, which will also feature new consultation rooms, accessible change rooms, a dedicated Changing Places room for people with high needs, and a new accessible carpark. The project is now fully funded, with the State Liberal Government contributing $2,650,000 and Hobart City Council $764,200. “This is a fantastic example of investment by all levels of government in the wellbeing and health of our community and we are grateful for
the support of both the federal and state governments,” Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said. “This aquatic centre is an important recreational and health facility for not just Hobart, but for all of southern Tasmania. “The new additions will bring significant social and economic benefits through improved health for our ageing population, and better access to hydrotherapy treatments and wellness programs.” Improvements already made to the Aquatic Centre since the endorsement of the facility’s master plan in 2017 include refurbishment of the
leisure pool and kids’ splash play area, new tiles on the pool deck, and upgrades to the carpark and plant room equipment. Liberal Senator for Tasmania Eric Abetz said the Liberal Government’s latest investment would deliver more accessible facilities and a better visitor experience for aquatic centre patrons. “The new facilities will certainly make a splash with visitors frequent and new alike,” he said. “The funding will go a long way in making the aquatic centre user-friendly for all and provide an enhanced visitor experience. “We want people with mobility issues to have
confidence in going to the aquatic centre and leaving having had a good experience. Hopefully and we can have more people enjoy the centre.” Independent Member for Clark Andrew Wilkie welcomed the federal funding, which he lobbied for. “This funding is a great step forward for the upgrade of the Hobart Aquatic Centre,” Mr Wilkie said. “There’s a significant shortage of therapy pools in the Greater Hobart area and this grant will go some considerable way to plug the gap. It will help thousands of people improve their health and wellbeing.”
championed three main causes of men’s health – mental health, testicular cancer and prostate cancer. “Movember over the years has adopted the mantra to help men live happier, healthier and longer lives,” he said. “Men’s health is in crisis at the moment, particularly off the back of COVID and stats around mental health following social isolation, so it’s more important this year than ever to
grow a mo because every mo will save a bro.” To support the cause, Hobart media personalities Jimmy Smith and Nathan Roye from Hit100.9 radio program ‘Jimmy and Nath’ shaved down at Paradise Lost barber shop to begin their mo journey. “Myself, I struggle with depression and I probably wouldn’t have got help and wouldn’t have got onto antidepressants and seen a psychologist if it wasn’t
for Movember,” Mr Smith said. “They were the first organisation that inspired me to get help and made me realise it’s okay, and that my brothers out there are going to support me and help me get through it. “I hope that when we do this every year, we can help someone else going through the same thing.” Mr Roye said he was amazed by the generosity of Hobartians who were
Hobart’s future in safe hands IT’S so inspiring to see how engaged and passionate the children in Hobart are. As part of National Children’s Week, we recently invited Hobart primary school students to write a proposal about what they would do if they were Lord Mayor of Hobart. Most proposals were focused on solutions to environmental challenges like the need to reduce pollution and improve sustainable travel options. There was also a focus
on helping the homeless and creating safe places for children to spend time in the city centre. This project is just one of the things I do with children in the city. I also regularly lead school groups on tours of the Town Hall – 25 tours in the last year alone. The students explore the history of the building before taking part in a mock council meeting to learn about local government. It’s really important to me that we keep finding ways to include children in democracy and try to demystify politics. Many of the best ideas in our community come from young people who aren’t yet able to participate in elections, so we need to find other avenues for engagement. Research from the University of Colorado
shows that getting children involved in urban planning benefits both the kids and the city. Young people instinctively prioritise city designs that support play, social connection and the ability to walk around safely without relying on adults. It increases their commitment to civic participation, and also pushes cities to create greener, healthier spaces for all. My recent experiences meeting some of Hobart’s wonderful young people have left me feeling very optimistic about the future. They may not be voters yet, but it seems that Hobart is in safe hands. I hope you have a very festive season with your family and friends.
supporting Movember. “We’re absolutely pumped to be ambassadors and help out with men’s health and stop men dying too young,” he said. “The good thing about Movember is there’s so many ways to get involved, you don’t have to grow your own moustache – you can mo your own way. “You can move for Movember, dye your hair, shave your hair, whatever you want to
do.” Since 2003, more than six million Mo Bros and Mo Sisters have taken part in the hairy movement, and Movember has funded more than 1,250 ground breaking men’s health projects around the world. “Last year, the Movember Australia community really showed up for us, and it was incredible to see so many people recognising how important men’s
physical and mental health continues to be,” Movember’s Australian country director “Movember will continue funding and delivering life-saving research and programs to prevent our fathers, brothers, partners, sons and mates from dying prematurely.” Movember will run through the month of November. For more information or to donate, visit au.movember.com.
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Mo Bros and Sisters across Hobart are being encouraged to get involved this Movember to raise funds for men’s health and stop men from dying too young. In its 18th year, Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health on a global scale. The Captain of the Mobart Mo Bros Movember fundraising team Tommy Windsor said Movember
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Antarctic New Town kids start the conversation ‘custodial cities’ enter a new era
New Town Primary Grade 3 and 4 students look over some of the Let’s Talk campaign materials.
TWO Mayors of Antarctic Gateway Cities have started a new era of collaboration via a Hobart CityTalks online forum. Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds and Christchurch counterpart Lianne Dalziel spoke about a new proposal for more collaboration between the five globally recognised Antarctic cities, which also include Ushuaia, Punta Arenas and Cape Town. The online forum followed a collaborative research project that explored the depth of connection with Antarctica felt by the residents of the cities located closest to the icy continent. Mayors Reynolds and Dalziel were both supportive of increasing collaboration between the five cities and becoming even stronger custodians of Antarctica. “Increasingly, we are seeing the importance of working together to play
a leading role in shaping how the rest of the world imagines, engages with and experiences Antarctica,” they said. “We both support the ideas proposed by the Antarctic Cities project and want to focus on the collaboration between the Antarctic cities.” The ‘Antarctic Cities: From Gateways to Custodial Cities – 2021 Report’ can be viewed at hobartcity.com.au/ antarctica. Other speakers at the CityTalks online forum included Antarctic Youth Ambassador Chloe Power, adjunct Professor Tony Press and Captain Gerry O’Doherty of the RSV Nuyina. “I believe our connection and values towards Antarctica could be stronger,” Ms Power said. “I would love to see all of Hobart, not just scientists and Antarctic-minded people, embrace this connection.”
A NEW Education Department initiative has really got the kids at New Town Primary School talking. The Tasmanian Government’s Let’s Talk campaign encourages parents and carers to spend more talking to their children and young people, in order to improve their talking, listening and communication skills. The campaign was developed with input
and feedback from Tasmanian parents and students, including the combined Grade 3 and 4 class at New Town Primary School. Students brainstormed a number of “Talk Ideas” designed to spark conversations within families, from “what new sport should be at the next Olympics?” to “if you had superpowers, what would they be and how would you use them?”.
Much feedback from families talked about the challenge of juggling busy lives, screen time and teenagers who were reluctant to talk, and the Let’s Talk campaign hopes to make parents aware of the important role they can play in developing their kids’ conversation skills. From babies to teenagers, talking and listening skills are important for every part of our life.
Through listening and talking we are able to learn new words to describe our thoughts and share our feelings. Talking also helps us develop our thinking skills. By asking questions we can better understand each other and the world we live in. Talking and listening is also how we make friends, learn and share our stories. All Tasmanians need these skills for school,
work and life, and making time for short conversation every day can make a big difference. The Let’s Talk campaign delivers on Action 1 of the Tasmanian Government’s Literacy Plan for Action 20192022. Visit the website at www.talk.tas.gov.au to find talk prompts and tips to help your conversations at home.
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Creating a 20-year vision for Central Hobart THE Hobart City Council has taken the first step in developing a 20-year plan to create five individual community precincts within Central Hobart – a concept it now wants to discuss with the community. A detailed outline of the plan was contained in a discussion paper released recently, and now the council wants residents’ input and feedback. The area included comprises 64 city blocks, from Davey St north to Burnett St and the Brooker Highway west to Molle and Harrington streets. The discussion paper proposes developing four individual inner-
city precincts with their own character, style and personality – all just a short walk from the heart of the city. The idea is to encourage, nurture and guide development of the proposed precincts over the next 20 years, focusing on medium density residential and mixed-use development to enrich each precinct’s appeal to residents, visitors, business, investors and developers. Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said the precincts plan was a long-term vision aimed at making central Hobart a vibrant, flourishing, sustainable and globally appealing capital city. “Over the next few
NOISE-INDUCED hearing loss can happen so slowly you might not even notice it. Here are some of the signs to look, or rather, hear out for: • Struggling to hear family or friends around the table • Ending phone calls early or handing the phone to someone else when it was hard to hear • Mishearing words or needing to ask for repeats • Others complaining about the volume of the TV/phone/radio • Needing to concentrate more with unfamiliar voices • Noticing family/ friends becoming frustrated when repeating themselves • Avoiding noisy places because it is difficult to have a conversation • Struggling to follow conversations in films and TV shows • Feeling tired after talking with others or in a group • Increased difficulties following someone who isn’t looking at you • Noticing that sounds are less clear than you’d like Everybody occasionally misses something said in
conversation. And almost everyone, even those with no hearing loss, struggle to understand every bit of a conversation when there’s a lot of background noise. However, this difficulty is greater for people with hearing loss. The challenge comes with trying to focus on the person talking while attempting to ignore the noises around them. The following strategies will help you communicate better with background noise and hear your friends and family more easily:
From left, Alex Heroys from Destination Southern Tasmania, Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds and Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive officer Michael Bailey.
months, council will be talking to a wide range of stakeholders, from homeowners and retailers to developers and investors, to gather their ideas and opinions of the concept,” she said. “Once that input has been received, distilled and evaluated, council will develop a draft Central Hobart Precincts Plan, which will be released for
even further community consultation early next year. “The draft Precincts Plan will provide guidance and clarity on preferred design outcomes for different parts of the city and how each area’s heritage, landscape, sustainability, economic growth and liveability can be enhanced.” Cr Reynolds said an
important outcome of the plan would be to identify opportunities to increase the city’s residential density and encourage high quality, mediumdensity housing. “Inner city living that brings people close to work, services, entertainment and leisure is a growing trend across much of the world, breathing new life into
many major cities,” she said. “An analysis of underutilised land within Central Hobart shows the city could comfortably accommodate up to an extra 7000 residents between now and 2040, taking the population to more than 10,000. “The Precincts Plan will also focus on making Central Hobart
more liveable through the provision of more open spaces, laneway development and greater connectivity between precincts – the latter being achieved by reducing motor vehicle traffic and enhancing pedestrian and cycle amenity and access.” To learn more about the plan, go to www. hobartcity.com.au/ Projects/Current-projects
Monitoring signs of hearing difficulty
Make sure you can clearly see the person speaking. Sun and bright lights behind someone casts shadows over their face, making it harder to see their lip patterns. Reduce background noise. If there is competing sound, look for ways to turn this down, turn it off, or move away from it. Put your back to the noise. Our ears are designed to favour sounds arriving from in front of us and pay less attention to sounds from behind. Try to position yourself to be in front of the person you’re speaking
to as this will help you to follow the conversation better.
Check for understanding. When someone shares key information, repeat it back to them. This way you can confirm with the other if you’ve missed or misheard anything. If you’re having difficulty understanding someone, ask if they could repeat themselves using different words and perhaps more slowly. Encourage friends and family to gain your attention before speaking to you Before someone talks to you, get them into the habit of saying your name first, then let them know to wait until you’re directly facing them, and ask them to speak clearly. A little helpful direction with others can mean a big difference in hearing what’s being said. Take ‘listening breaks’ If you feel overwhelmed and tired after continuous listening, especially in noise, take a break from listening and then join back in the conversation. For more information, phone Hearing Australia on 131 797 or visit www. hearing.com.au.
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Eve follows her science passion YEAR 11 St Mary’s College student Eve Tsolakidis has received a helping hand to pursue her passion for science. Eve was one of the successful applicants chosen to participate in the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) to be held in Hobart next year. The program will run for 12 days in January 2022 and will be delivered as a combination of in-person and digital events. All Tasmanian students
with an interest in science who are entering year 12 can apply for the NYSF. It is a unique opportunity for students to test drive careers and learn about study options in the fields of Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. “We get to talk to people who are scientists, and get information, make contacts and learn more about STEM,” Eve said. “I love science,
especially chemistry and biology, anything that really explains how the world works around us. “It’s about understanding life and seeing the beauty in it.” Eve will be sponsored by the Rotary Club of Salamanca who will provide funding for Eve to attend. “Having this support from Rotary means a lot to me, and it’s great that there’s people willing to put their support and work into the community,” Eve said.
Successful National Youth Science Forum applicant Eve Tsolakidis.
Salvos tenants on common ground at garage sale RESIDENTS of Salvation Army accommodation in the Hobart CBD have banded together to organise a fundraising garage sale this month. Formerly known as Common Ground, Salvation Army Housing (Campbell St) features 50 units which provide a supportive environment for people over the age of 18 who are eligible for social housing and are able to live independently (with support if required). The housing is designed to help residents successfully transition into supportive housing and sustain a permanent, long-term
tenancy. Staff also work with a range of nongovernment and government services in the local area to help people access the services and support they need. Now the Salvation Army Housing tenant committee has organised a garage sale to raise some much-needed funds, offering an array of artworks, toys, clothes and much more to the public. Tenant committee chairperson Tracey Campbell said the residents hope they can raise $1000 from the event, which they would
then use to purchase and install a new television in their common room. “The idea was for everyone here to come together, sell whatever they want and put the money back into our fundraising account,” she said. “There’s going to be plenty of artwork - we have a lot of artists in the building – plus clothes, shoes, food, a real mixture of items.” The Salvation Army Housing fundraising garage sale will be held in the garden at 87-91 Campbell St from 9am on Sunday 28 November. Operating with
From left, Salvation Army Housing residents Mitch Brown, Lester Hughes, Jacinta Carr, Tracey Campbell, Paul May, Stacie Ashlin and Leanne Zohaib with some of the items they hope to sell at their upcoming garage sale.
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‘Tis the season to sing
From left, Officeworks Hobart staff Brooke Lakos, Tuhin Zahur and store business manager Chris Morgan.
Officeworks funds help close the gap OFFICEWORKS customers and staff have helped close the Indigenous literacy gap, raising thousands of much-needed dollars. Officeworks Hobart raised $7974 for the Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation (ALNF) through this year’s Wall of Hands Appeal, thanks to customers purchasing a ‘hand’ in-store or online. Donations will help Early Language and Literacy, Share-ABook and Literacy Pack programs run by the ALNF, a national
charity which helps people in marginalised communities gain vital language, literacy and communication skills – specifically targeting First Nations, refugees and other vulnerable Australians. The Foundation’s community-driven programs give educators, parents and community members the knowledge and tools required to work with children to develop foundational language and literacy skills. Australia-wide,
Officeworks raised more than $710,000 to help the ALNF close the Indigenous Literacy Gap, including a donation of $100,758 from the company. Part of Officeworks’ commitment to making a positive difference in the communities where its team live and work, the company has helped support more than 15,000 students and raise more than $3.4m for the ALNF since 2014. Officeworks Hobart store business manager Chris Morgan said he is
incredibly proud of the work his team puts into supporting the Appeal. “We’re thrilled that we’ve been able to raise funds to support the important work of The Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation,” he said. “Thank you to all of our customers who donated to the Appeal to help close the Indigenous literacy gap.” To find out more about the initiative go to www.officeworks. com.au/campaigns/ donate
LOCAL men have the chance to learn to learn to sing Christmas favourites in a safe, shed-like ‘blokes’ environment this month, before performing a concert for family and friends. The Singing Shed project is organised by local a cappella group Deep South. Club president Paul Adams said the group doesn’t actually meet in a shed but in a Men’s Shedlike environment, designed to make men feel more at
ease about singing. “Our participants come from all kinds of backgrounds,” he said. “In Australia, men singing is a bit countercultural, so for a lot of men it can take some courage to put themselves out there. “We know many men may not have much experience or won’t have sung for a long time, but they can be guaranteed we will help them. “If you have never sung, love to sing in the shower
or ever busted out a tune at a karaoke bar, then this is a great program to get you started in singing.” Singing Shed 2021 rehearsals will be held in the Elizabeth College Library Undercroft in North Hobart between 17 November and 8 December; before the showcase concert takes place at the same venue from 2pm on Sunday 12 December. For more information or to register, visit https:// singingshed.com
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Hobart’s first Children’s Mayor and Deputy declared
From left, Ollie McDonald from Fahan School, Meg Seaber Groom from Sandy Bay Infant School and Children’s Deputy Mayor Edie Tracey from Lenah Valley Primary School.
HOBART’S inaugural Children’s Mayor and Deputy Mayor have been “elected” following a competition to put forward ideas for Hobart’s future. As a part of National Children’s Week, Hobart school students were encouraged to participate in local government, and experience life in Town Hall for themselves. Students from schools across the city were invited to write their own manifestos as to what they would do if given the role of Lord Mayor of Hobart. The winning entries were then read at a formal reception in Hobart Town Hall, with Alexander Johnstone from Lansdowne Crescent Primary School being declared the inaugural Children’s Mayor.
Alexander’s manifesto ‘Saving the Earth on Two Wheels!’ encouraged a greater focus on active transport. “I propose the creation of electric bike stations situated around town,” the winning entry stated. “This would encourage people to stop using their cars … It would be free if people returned it by 6pm.” Lenah Valley Primary School’s Edie Tracey earned the role of Deputy Children’s Mayor with a manifesto titled ‘Hobart 360: Closing the Loop’. It addressed the growing problem of recycling soft plastics, which could not be included in domestic recycling bins. The Children’s Mayor and Children’s Deputy Mayor will retain their
titles for the month of November. A total of 15 submissions were received from students attending public and private schools in the Hobart local government area, with the manifestos presented to the full HCC at its meeting on 8 November. “We really want to highlight the value of children in our society,” Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said. “Children see things differently than we do as adults, and their insights can bring ideas that otherwise may never have been considered. “It’s good for them to gain an understanding of how council works, and the importance of participation in local government.”
Federal Government funding in the SAC for Hobart musicians HOBART musicians will have a new place to play their original tunes, thanks to funding from the Federal Liberal Government. The Salamanca Arts Centre will use a $35,000 grant from the Live Music Australia program to transform its Founders Room into a new live music venue dedicated to performing and promoting original Australian music. Following consultation
with members of the local music industry, the SAC will open a welcoming and supportive venue that invites people with different musical tastes and backgrounds to come together to share, listen and to learn more about the musical talent in our community. The new venue will initially operate every Friday and Saturday night, and expand to other nights as the
program develops. To nsure diversity and inclusiveness in the program, the SAC will work with various curators, promoters and partner organisations to present an eclectic range of events including: • Jazzamanca, a monthly series featuring the best jazz musicians and ensembles • ARCHIVE, a collaboration with
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Ride with Melvin Freestone; 10am Late Night Hits with Margie Williams; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight. TUESDAY: 6am Tuesday Morning Breakfast/ Wake Up With Kaye with Kaye Payne; 9am Bringing Back the Memories with David Carr; 12pm Beats and Ballads with
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Edge Radio and Music Tasmania designed to showcase and broadcast original Tasmanian contemporary and popular music each month; • PROTEM, a monthly showcase of experimental, avantgarde and dance music; • QT Cabaret, a series of five queer and transgender
cabaret special events; • WOHO curated Saturday performances in the Salamanca Arts Centre Courtyard, presented by World Music Hobart; and • DJ S.C.R.A.P.S hosting regular electronic and dance music events. Liberal Senator for Tasmania Eric Abetz said the SAC funding would help the local live music scene rebuild
after COVID-19, while stimulating the economy and exciting the community. “This funding will help the live music sector to re-emerge as Hobartians continue to get vaccinated and COVID-19 restrictions ease, allowing venues to begin to reopen and rebuild,” Senator Abetz said. “It is important that our live music sector will be primed to host
performances and gigs when permitted to do so, and by supporting these local venues now, we are increasing opportunities to see artists get back on stage.” Applications for the next round of the Live Music Australia grant program will open later this year. For information on how to apply, go to www.grants.gov.au or www.arts.gov.au
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A musician and teacher by trade, David Carr moved to Hobart in 2004. He has played keyboard and piano in bands most of his working life, but since coming to Hobart, he has been accompanying choirs, playing dinner music at Brookfield in Margate and enjoying presenting shows on Hobart FM. David Carr currently presents ‘Bringing Back The Memories’ on Tuesday mornings from 9am to noon. He enjoys a wide range of styles of music, but his favourite are songs from the 50s through to the 80s. David likes to bring a smile to listeners, whether through his ‘morning tea’, the occasional joke, or by helping people through their day by playing the music of their lives.
Show with Johnny Dallas; 6pm Wednesday Night Rock N Roll with John Robustelli; 8pm Country Jukebox with Russell Hevey; 10pm Music of Your Life; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight. THURSDAY: 6am Thursday Morning Breakfast with Craig Cracknell; 9am Magic Music Mix with Tom Payne; 12pm Thursday Lunch with David Mitchell; 2pm My Collection with Ken Tanner; 4pm Thursday Drive with John Evans; 7pm Chinese Language Programme; 8pm Thursday Night Jazz/Contrasts in Classic Jazz with Frank Chatterton, Bob Cotgrove or Ted Vinen; 10pm
The Greek Show with Benny Gavallos; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight. FRIDAY: 6am Rise and Shine with Ria Walter; 9am Songs and Stories with Brian Corr; 12pm Friday Lunch with Chris Burrows; 2pm My Favourite Music with Judi Forsyth; 4pm Friday Drive with Peter Johnston; 6pm The Good Times Rolling with Bob and Russell Hevey; 9pm Kick Back/Music of Your Life with Kenny White; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight with Craig Cracknell. SATURDAY: 6am Mostly Old But Something New with Tim Kingston; 9am Polish Program with Bogdan
Pitera; 10am Croatian Program with Jelena Cupac; 11am Greek Program with Soritris Kaligieropoulos; 12pm Serbian Program with Aleksander Djeric or Milutin Ivkovic; 2pm World Music with Amanda Sims; 3pm Music of Your Life with John Evans; 6pm Saturday Night with Tony Geeves, alternating with Kick Back with Kenny White; 9pm Underside with Spook and Mike; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight with John Evans. SUNDAY: 6am Sunday Breakfast with Chris Burrows; 9am German Program with Karina Ceron, Lilo Kuhn or Karl-Heinz Jakubec; 10am Spanish Program
with Sonia Parra, Jenny Forward, Florenica Hancock or Fausto Pinedo-Baquuero; 11am The Irish Show with Brian Corr; 12pm Italian Program with Vittorio Ferri or Liberatore Alloca; 1pm Nepalese Program with Oscar Bhandari, Madan B. Chhetri and Pramisa Dawadi; 2pm Movie Ticket Radio with Rob Ryan; 3pm Italian Program/Dover c’e’ musica Italiana with Carmen Comber, Dino Ottavi or Renato Langi; 4pm Celtic Connection with Kathy; 6pm Sunday Country with Bob Hevey; 8pm Sunday Night Country with Wayne Crossin; 10pm Just For You with Joy Jones.
A FINANCIAL MOMENT
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What’s the point of a financial adviser?
Todd Burrows Director and Financial Adviser Strategic Invest Blue
WHY not manage your own finances? Surely, it’s not that hard? These are questions I’m often asked in social circumstances when people realise I’m a financial adviser. I understand why these questions come up. Why pay for something you can do yourself? All it takes is a bit of time, effort and research, right? Well, it’s not that straight-forward. In fact, I often liken it to building a house. Sure, some of us could learn the necessary skills to build a home (I can hear my building mates laughing at me as I write this). Personally though, I’m thinking of how daunting that would be and I question whether such a huge undertaking would be worthwhile, just to save money. Besides, I know I’m lacking the necessary drive to do a worthy job. I’ve no desire to learn those skills essential to getting it right. I’d rather stick to what I’m best at and leave it to the professionals.
And so, back to those conversations querying the point of paying for financial expertise, wouldn’t you rather put your trust in people who know their specific field inside and out? Going your own way may certainly achieve reasonable results, but if you had to put money on who might achieve the better outcome – be it home building, financial planning or riding a monocycle blindfolded – surely, we all agree that the experts will come up trumps? After all, they have a unique skillset and all the learning behind them already. The other key component in having a financial adviser is that they also act as a mentor and coach. They’ll help you work out what matters most and determine the best strategies for you to achieve your personal goals. The right adviser will walk with you, every step of the way on the journey to the ultimate finish line – you living your best possible life. Together, you’ll chart a course toward financial security. Initial discussions often raise questions such as
how much money is needed to put children through school and university? How can the mortgage be reduced whilst still ensuring there’s money left for holidays? Perhaps you have your heart set on a dream car, caravan or boat or you’re needing to discuss insurance cover to protect your family. Then there’s the big question, when can I stop work and how much wealth will I need to build to still live comfortably once I do finish up work? We work out all these things. We’ll look at the best strategies for achieving your key goals. We’ll help you set clear objectives as having clear objectives is imperative. Otherwise, it’s a bit like a ship heading off from port without any coordinates or maps. You’ll be going in circles. We’ll help you plan and keep on track with the view of eventually sailing off into the sunset. Financial strategies can be as simple as finding the most competitive interest rates for your home loan or looking into salary sacrifice. More complex
strategies may include establishing family trusts for investments or creating self-managed super funds. Building wealth is often on people’s minds and talks often include strategies around putting extra money into their super fund, starting a share portfolio or buying an investment property. Good advisers will educate their clients and present them with different options so that informed decisions are made. Selecting strategies that sit well with you is paramount to success. Keep in mind that your adviser should be communicative and trustworthy. They should be someone you feel comfortable with and with whom you can bounce ideas off – you’re a team, remember. Once a plan is in place, your adviser will help you stay on track with regular meetings and reviews to help achieve your goals. These progress meetings tend to be annual or half-yearly. If you’re interested in speaking with someone who can act as a mentor and maximise your chance of success, please
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get in touch. Of course, you’re more than welcome to pick up the tools and start building your own home, but come with us and we’ll upgrade it from a cottage to something much grander. The first meeting is complimentary and is simply about getting to know one another. It’s also where your path to financial freedom begins. Strategic Financial Planning has been operating in the heart of Hobart for close to 25
years. The business has built a reputation for being comprised of a friendly team that genuinely cares for its clients. We’re proud to have the brightest minds in the business and our team is driven to helping clients live their best possible lives. In June this year, Strategic Financial Planning merged with Invest Blue. Invest Blue is a likeminded business that originated in regional New South Wales.
They’re a wonderful company equally dedicated to helping people through quality advice and financial coaching. The merge was an excellent fit as it has enabled Strategic Financial Planning to grow while ensuring they can deliver advice efficiently and cost effectively. So, while the Hobart office hasn’t changed, the recent merge with Invest Blue means we’re big enough to deliver but still small enough to care.
A glimpse into Hobart’s watery past A PIECE of Hobart’s water history has been uncovered through maintenance works carried out recently at Waterworks Reserve. The underbelly of the reserve’s upper dam had not been exposed for more than a century before it was drained earlier this year by TasWater. The drop in water level uncovered a fine example of early sandstone masonry in the form of a wall that was more extensive than previously thought, based on original construction records and drawings. In addition, masonry walls for the intake tower, outlet tunnel, outlet portal, spillway structures, and bypass channel became visible. This glimpse into the
past has offered a rare opportunity to view an engineering feat that helped solve Hobart’s historical drinking water issues. In the 1820s, daily patrols of the Hobart Rivulet – then the city’s main water supply – could not stop the everincreasing dumping of stone, earth, clay, skins, offal, filth and refuse into the rivulet. Engineer Joseph Gale was brought in from Melbourne to create a plan that would bring safe drinking water down kunanyi/Mt Wellington and into a huge reservoir that could hold 100 million gallons. The first reservoir built as part of this system is now known as the lower reservoir. Opened on 6 March 1861, it is the second
oldest dam in Australia after the Yan Yeam Dam in Melbourne. However, the reservoir was plagued by problems. Within two years of completion, a leak was discovered. Ten years later, a portion of the central section collapsed, and an alternative was required. Completed in 1888, it took three years and 150 men to build the upper reservoir. Once fully functioning, the upper reservoir was then able to supply Hobart’s drinking water. By October 2021, the foundations were once again submerged as the dam was refilled with water piped from as far away as Lake Fenton in Mt Field National Park. While it was empty, maintenance and safety improvements were
made to the dam to improve flood capacity, update stormwater drainage to protect water quality, and remove vegetation. Instrumentation that helps to monitor the performance of the dam was also improved.
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From left, Penalty Box co-host Connor Munnings, Edge Radio station manager Hannah Rogers, music director Aeron Clark, and Penalty Box co-hosts Fred Moll and Cameron Allen.
Local radio station makes airwaves nationally A LOCAL Hobart radio station is making airwaves nationally after receiving high accolades at the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Community Radio Awards 2021. Run mainly by volunteers, Edge Radio 99.3FM and its corresponding programs and volunteers were named as finalists in four categories – ‘Station Leadership Award’, ‘Outstanding Volunteer Contribution’, ‘Troy Garner Excellence in Sports Programming’ and
‘Best Station Fundraising Campaign – Small Station’. Edge Radio 99.3FM Station Manager Hannah Rogers said the award nominations were a testament to the hard work of the people involved with the station. “It’s such a big win for the station – our volunteers work so hard and moments like this show that the risks we take to be innovative do pay off,” she said. Ms Rogers was named as a finalist in the Station Leadership Award for her
role as Station Manager. “I love my job because I get to create a space where people, especially young people, get to tell stories important to them every day,” she said. “Working in this unique workplace is a beautiful thing and a space I endeavour to continuously develop. “Community radio and Edge Radio are important spaces for independent media diversity that celebrates creativity, and being a mentor in this space is something I feel supported to do
because of the vibrant community of volunteers I work with.” After volunteering at Edge Radio 99.3FM for more than 10 years, Music Director Aeron Clark was nominated for Outstanding Volunteer Contribution. “I love being part of the Edge community and am proud of how integral the station has become for increasing the visibility of Tasmanian artists,” Ms Clark said. Co-hosted by Cameron Allen, Connor
Munnings and Fred Moll, The Penalty Box is a weekly, hour-long radio program that covers the very best in local sporting news with a strong Tasmanian, community-oriented focus. The Penalty Box co-host Cameron Allen said it was an honour to be nominated as a finalist in the Troy Garner Excellence in Sports Programming category. “We are passionate about sport and the local community, so
to get this kind of recognition means a lot and really validates to us the importance of showcasing the wide array of sports Tasmanians are excelling at, in particular those that receive limited coverage in the wider media,” he said. “Our passionate guests are what makes the show tick and we’ve been lucky enough to speak with so many local sporting stars in our three years of broadcasting, covering everything from
dodgeball, gridiron and Irish dancing to ice hockey, trampolining and pétanque.” The station was also named as a finalist in the Best Station Fundraising Campaign – Small Station category for The Unprecedented Edge Radio Fundraiser that was held last year. Edge Radio 99.3FM is a community radio station that is youth oriented with a large focus on all things Tasmanian. For more information, visit edgeradio.org.au.
Thank you to the people behind our forests This year, the strong contribution from more than 1,000 employees and contractors enabled Sustainable Timber Tasmania to continue operating at a profit and to support businesses, jobs and local communities across Tasmania. A sincere thank you to our employees and contractors for your commitment and hard work. To our valued customers and community stakeholders, we are grateful for your ongoing support and look forward to working alongside you in the coming year.
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BUSHFIRE AWARENESS FEATURE
Do you know what to do when a bushfire threatens your area? AS THE Tasmanian fire season approaches, it’s important to have a plan and know your options. Community Bushfire Protection Planning is an innovative, national award-winning initiative which assists in identifying safety options during a bushfire threat. The Tasmania Fire Service work closely with communities, local government, service providers, and other government agencies to create a Community Bushfire Protection Plan and implement risk management strategies. Each Plan is tailored to
the individual community to best suit its needs. Tasmania Fire Service’s bushfire risk mitigation manager Chris Collins said it was important for people to be prepared, regardless of whether they choose to stay at their property or leave it. “Understanding risks and taking steps to mitigate them is important for all members of the community, but especially those living in bushfire prone areas,” he said. “We want to make sure that people are informed, prepared and ready for
when a bushfire strikes.” Community Bushfire Protection Plans provide advice on what to do: • Before the fire; • When fires are likely or nearby; and • After the fire. There are currently 133 Community Bushfire Protection Plans in place across the state, with nine new plans being developed this year for release prior to the fire season in Wynyard, Turners Beach, Premaydena, Pioneer, Mawbanna, Beaconsfield, Arthurs Lake, Bruny Island and Oatlands. Additionally, six
existing plans have been updated in Coles Bay, Snug, Conningham, Falmouth, Sisters Beach, Weymouth. Please note that the existing Snug and Conningham plans have been amalgamated into the updated Snug plan, and that the existing Adventure Bay, Alonnah and North Bruny plans have been amalgamated into the new Bruny Island Plan. To see your local area’s Community Bushfire protection Plan, visit the Tasmanian Fire Service website at http://www. fire.tas.gov.au/.
When bushfire threatens. What will you do? Local knowledge can save your life Download your Community Bushfire Protection Plan NOW. Or freecall for a free copy.
We urge you to: • Visit the website to download your Community Bushfire Protection Plan. • Learn about local safety options, including locations of nearby safer places. • Apply the advice - develop your Bushfire Plan (complete and/or download a Bushfire Plan from the website). • Check the website regularly - additional Community Bushfire Protection Plans are being added.
Freecall: 1800 000 699 planning@fire.tas.gov.au www.fire.tas.gov.au Get to know your Community Bushfire Protection Plan.
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Water conservation vital ahead of bushfire season climate is changing, but we need everyone to play their part. “Our rainfall patterns will differ each year, so it is important to be mindful of our water use, not just for now but for the future,” Mr Richard said. “We know that we will experience changing weather patterns. This can mean more intense rainfall but also a greater vulnerability to dry conditions like droughts and heat waves. “It is important that we are as prepared as possible for what extreme weather events
can bring, and that includes bushfires.” Even though it has been wet, the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council is predicting normal fire potential for the coming months. “Conserving water is important all-yearround, even when the state is experiencing wet weather,” he said. “This is so we can help ensure we have sufficient supplies for everyone and, importantly, if needed in an emergency. “Rainfall does help fill storages but about half
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of our supplies rely on continuing good water flows.” TasWater is playing its part in improving water surety by upgrading our storage capacity and
treatment plants. Each year the organisation prepares for the fire season by assessing vegetation and other fire risks around its infrastructure.
These measures are put in place to help ensure treatment plants continue to operate during a fire emergency to the best of TasWater’s ability.
We all have a role in ensuring water is available when it is needed most. Sharing water and minimising water wastage is everyone’s business.
During a Total Fire Ban, think about the water we waste. Water is a precious resource that can run out, even here in Tasmania. That’s why on days of Total Fire Ban, we all need to stop and think. If you’re connected to our water supply, you need to avoid all non-essential water use. That means: • Turning off all sprinklers, including automatic systems • Only use your hose if it’s for something essential, such as firefighting • Reschedule watering plants and gardens or washing vehicles to a day that isn’t a Total Fire Ban. If we use more water than we need, it may not be there when we need it most.
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AS THE warmer months approach, TasWater is encouraging the mindful use of water, to help ensure it is available when it’s needed most. Due to the predicted La Niña conditions, we have experienced above average rainfall throughout spring but that does not mean dry conditions won’t return. Climate Change Strategy Lead Luc Richard said TasWater is working on adaptation plans based on climate modelling to ensure we can continue to provide essential services to Tasmanians as our
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How can I help? Fostering is a truly wonderful experience which is extremely rewarding for you and lifesaving for the cats or kittens you care for. Some of the reasons our kitties need foster care before they can be adopted are: • Shy or timid • Too young • Illness The Ten Lives Cat Centre provides full support and everything you need to care for a cat or kitten in your home. We provide: • food & bowls • kitty litter & trays • toys, blankets & beds • 24 hour support • medicines and vet care You provide: • a loving environment • care for our cats and kittens You can find out more about the Ten Lives foster care program and other ways you can help at tenlives.com.au
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TEN LIVES PUTS OUT CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS TEN Lives Cat centre is preparing for a busy Summer and is calling on new foster carers and volunteers to help support them. Ten Lives manager Noel Hunt said the centre was expecting a huge kitten season, which began this month. “Based on our intake numbers over this Winter, we are anticipating a bumper kitten season,” he said. “The fact we are seeing pregnant cats and kittens now makes us believe we are faced with a real tsunami of cats to come. “We need 150 new volunteers and around 200 new foster carers to be trained up and ready to go.” Mr Hunt said the centre was also gearing up to build an intensive care unit for the kittens who come into their care. “Being able to get cats and kittens out of the shelter quickly and into foster care will really help,” he said. “If we have too many cats and kittens here when the building starts, the load and stress will be huge.” As part of the project, Ten Lives needs to upgrade its current
laundry including the purchase of an industrial grade washing machine and is on a fundraising drive to raise $150,000. This investment will make the centre’s operations run more smoothly, as they need to regularly wash and dry thousands of blankets and other cat bedding. Labor Member for Clark Ella Haddad is a proud supporter of the Ten Lives Cat Centre and said funds would go a long way in helping many cats and kittens. “Ten Lives take their role as leaders in responsible cat ownership very seriously, educating the community about keeping cats safe indoors, as well as making sure all cats and kittens adopted from the centre are desexed and vaccinated,” she said. “By supporting Ten Lives Cat Centre with a small donation, your contribution will go a long way to helping the work of the centre in their work rehoming cats and kittens long into the future.” To support the Ten Lives Cat Centre and donate towards their building project, visit https://www. givenow.com.au/tenlives.
Dog school
The Dog Grumbler
I BELIEVE that much of what a dog needs to learn to be happy and successful in life is best taught by other dogs. We leave pups in the litter until eight weeks of age or so, because they need to learn basics from mum and siblings. They need to pick up knowledge about themselves, the world and their place in it. As I have pointed out before, three out of four dogs never live in a human home. These dogs learn everything they know from other dogs and personal experience and have done so since they were wolves. They were equipped for this long before we started moulding them to our needs. Nature set this up and we can learn much from the way dogs learn from each other. They use sound, scent and body language and touch. Sound works much for dogs as it does instinctively for humans – they hear over twice our range of frequencies, but rising and falling pitch indicate the same things.
We use baby talk with infants and dogs because it works – it doesn’t convey anything too specific, but a baby, like a dog, understands rising and falling pitch better than words. We know dogs have noses much better than our own. Most animals do — but dogs have specialised in the smell of humans. For the last forty years, I have worked on the assumption that dogs can smell human hormones. Dogs are body language geeks. They recognise us more by the way we move than by the way we look. Then there’s touch. Dogs don’t have much range here – in terms of communication they can lick, hold, nip or bite. Your dog won’t lick people it doesn’t know or like. A mother dog does not teach a pup how to behave by waiting until it does something good and then licking it. She waits until it does something wrong and expresses disapproval the only way she can — she growls, snaps and smells angry. She picks up her pup by the scruff of the neck
From left, Labor Member for Clark Ella Haddad and Ten Lives manager Noel Hunt.
and takes it where it should go. She works on her pup’s natural control point, the neck. This is where a dog perceives tactile communication from others. Pick it up this way and it knows who is boss. Knead it here to release oxytocin in both parties and it will love you right back. Dogs play this way. Pups learn this way. They play fight. They hold each other on the ground. People see this and panic – they separate dogs that are playing and learning. If a larger or older dog is holding a pup down every time it rises and the pup
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is not squealing in distress, it’s just a game and the repetition is integral to the pup’s mental development. This is why I avoid halters and harnesses — I want to teach a dog, not control it; not train it to pull a sled. To stop a dog fighting, don’t pull it away from its adversary, lift it by the collar — and some loose neck skin if you can get a handful — lift its front paws off the ground and then move it away. This is much better understood. This is why chokers work, not because they strangle or cause discomfort, but because they mimic a mum’s grip. Some people think a leash is to stop a dog
running away. For me it’s a training aid – a means of communication remembered from the litter. Sure, you can train a dog using only positive reinforcement if you live long enough, but you won’t be doing it any favours. Your dog wants you to sound and smell upset when it does the wrong thing. It wants you to respect and use the language it came with. And the best teacher is another dog — a well behaved, well trained dog will always be a positive influence. Second best is a patient human who communicates in the dog’s own language.
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The benefits of bushwalking Jo Cordell-Copper* IT’S no secret that I am a big fan of bushwalking. The health benefits start with improving your fitness. There is a certain pleasure that comes with the free and easy delight of exploring local trails and enjoying your neighbourhood. This is great for the heart, strengthening the muscles and stabilising joints, particularly around ankles, hips and knees. Hiking is fabulous exercise for the body and it is made even better by carrying a light backpack. I never feel better than after I have hiked.
There are other benefits to hiking than just physical benefits. Immersion in the bush has a quietening effect on the body and the mind. It’s a quiet place and if you can sit still and listen to the sounds around you it is a wonderful application of mindfulness. Sitting still and listening, focusing on your breathing – it’s so good for you. However, I encourage you to go hiking (which for the most part is free). Whether that be some place remote or urban, you will still feel the benefits. For example, I was recently walking at
Queens Domain. This is a place I rarely walk around. It was one of those clear blue Hobart days and I looked up at our stunning Mount Wellington and found it quite breath taking. I can’t say how many times I’ve looked at that mountain, but it still impresses me as one of the most beautiful and majestic mountains I’ve ever seen. Just taking the time to be impressed by an everyday scene makes me happy to live here. If we can take joy in such a simple thing, take the time to appreciate such beauty, this in turn helps form a more positive mindset.
Another key benefit from hiking is its ability to connect you to the people around you. Bushwalking types are friendly folk and I can honestly say I have never felt threatened when meeting new people in the bush. It’s a great time to connect with your own friends and family, and it need not be a challenging walk. There is little to distract you when you are bushwalking, so great conversations happen during hikes. Many things get discussed while hiking, and people also share stories and experiences. If you are interested in an absolute gem of
a walk, head down to Waterfall Bay on the Tasman Peninsula with your family and friends. There’s a very short walk to the waterfalls (30-45 mins each way) and it’s absolutely delightful to explore this area and stop for a picnic.
*Jo Cordell-Cooper offers Friday Night Hikes on the Eastern Shore, and half day hikes on weekends for those needing a little support to get started and gain confidence hiking in the bush. Download your free preparation for hiking resources from www.jocc.com.au/hiking or phone 0409 862206 for more information.
From left, Eddie’s grandfather Colin Dean, grandmother Lyn Dean, great grandmother Betty Dean, mum Jessica McDonald (holding Eddie) and great grandfather Jim Dean.
Vespa swarm makes dream come true for Eddie A SWARM of scooters, motorcycles and cars will help take the sting out of living with Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia Type 4 (PCH4) for one young Tasmanian suffering from the extremely rare condition. The Ride for Eddie aims to raise funds for Edward ‘Eddie’ MacDonald, who was born in 2017 and diagnosed with PCH4
– one of only five cases of other types of PCH currently diagnosed in Australia. Eddie feeds through a gastric tube, doesn’t talk, and will likely never be able to use his hands. His grandfather, Ride for Eddie organiser Colin Dean, said Eddie will also never be able to walk and will always be confined to a wheelchair. “As he grows, travelling will be more difficult,”
he said. “He will become too big to lift in and out of a car seat, so he will need to travel in his wheelchair. “This means he will need a modified van to take him in his wheelchair – Ride for Eddie was created to raise money with this goal in mind.” Mr Dean said the idea for Ride for Eddie came from the fact that he
owned a yellow Vespa. “Vespa means wasp in Italian, so I decided to make my Vespa look like a wasp and do the ride to help take the sting out of Eddie’s problems,” he said. “With the help of Document Management Tasmania, there are now three scooters, a Ducati motorcycle, my Toyota Kluger and John X’s HT Holden Ute, all wrapped to look like wasps.”
The swarm will depart Salamanca on Sunday 14 November and will travel about 1,500 kilometres across Tasmania before arriving back in Hobart the following Sunday. The team will stop in towns along the way to collect donations, with entertainers CROON performing pop-up shows at venues including the St Marys Hotel, Deloraine’s Little Theatre, the Penny Royal Adventure Park
and Burnie’s Menai Hotel. The appeal’s fundraising target was $85,000, but has already nearly surpassed that amount. “People are so generous,” Mr Dean said. “Each donation means the same - from the businesses that have donated many thousands, to the small boy who donated $10 of his pocket money, it is
very humbling.” Ride for Eddie has partnered with Variety, the Children’s Charity to collect donations and has also received great support from various Lions Clubs. For more information, to follow progress of the ride, or to make a taxdeductible donation, go to https://tasfundraising. variety.org.au or the Ride for Eddie Facebook page.
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ABC Giving Tree Appeal to again support Tasmanians in need
than $260,000 to charity partners. “The response to last year’s appeal was incredible and demonstrated how important it is to Tasmanians to be able to support one another,” ABC Hobart local manager Samantha Stayner said. “While many have left gifts in the past, feedback from charities tells us that online donations are just as meaningful for a person or family struggling to make ends meet. “An online donation allows charities to instead provide gift cards to recipients, giving them the power to choose and purchase gifts for their family and children themselves.” For more information on the ABC Giving Tree Appeal, visit abc.net.au/givingtree.
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website to make a cash donation. Funds raised will be distributed across the appeal’s charity partners, which include St Vincent de Paul Society, The Salvation Army, Uniting Tasmania, Hobart City Mission, Mission Australia, Anglicare, Colony47, Hobart Women’s Shelter, Kennerly Children’s Home, Save the Children, Launceston Benevolent Society and Launceston City Mission. Charities will use the funds raised to purchase toys, gifts and food hampers for Tasmanian individuals and families requiring financial support over the holiday season. The online Giving Tree appeal was launched last year because of COVID-19 restrictions. The new approach was a huge success, with Tasmanians donating more
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TASMANIA’S largest Christmas charity, the ABC Giving Tree Appeal, will run from 13 November through to 13 December and this year focus on online giving. Following what has been another tough year for many, the appeal will help raise money for Tasmanians most in need over the holiday season. The public is invited to join the ABC to launch the Giving Tree at a live broadcast event at ABC Hobart from 10am on Saturday 13 November. The event will be hosted by Breakfast presenter Ryk Goddard and Mel Bush from Evenings, and feature special guests and live music. Traditionally, Tasmanians have left donated gifts at the ABC studios. But for the second straight year, this year people will be directed to the ABC Giving Tree Appeal
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What does Christmas mean to you? As a Christian, it is time for me to reflect on the birth of Christ and Christian values. For everyone, it should be time for families to come together, take time out of their busy lives to catch-up and enjoy one another’s company. What’s on the menu at your place for Christmas dinner? Our family is vegetarian/ pescatarian so a little less of the traditional fare these days but I’d personally hope to enjoy some quality local seafood.
What’s the worst Christmas present someone has ever given you? That is really hard because I feel that every gift is given with love and kindness. Perhaps a ‘Secret Santa’ gift of a mug with the inscription “I get to work late but I make it up by leaving early” – a little bit unfair. When do you do your Christmas shopping? Generally at the last minute – the adrenaline rush helps to make quick decisions. What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve ever given someone? Once upon a time it would have been Cadbury Hazelnut Twirls – especially if the recipient was good enough to share – but they
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don’t make them anymore. Perhaps a vase, because flowers in the home is a nice way to brighten the day all year around. Are you any good at wrapping presents? I’m okay but not fancy. My late mum taught me when I was about four and I’ve stuck with the tried and tested method ever since. What is your favourite Christmas movie? Wow, I love watching Christmas movies – maybe ‘The Santa Clause’ with Tim Allen because it has a good mix of humour and emotion. How do you feel about Christmas carols? Most Christmas carols are uplifting and while I’m not a great singer (just ask my wife), I enjoy singing along. After Christmas, how long do you wait before you take your tree down? I’m a bit of a traditionalist so usually 12 days.
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Mouth is a window to your health
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What’s the worst Christmas present someone has ever given you? I can’t think of anything bad! I appreciate any kind of giving.
What does Christmas mean to you? Christmas for me means summer and family time. What’s on the menu at your place for Christmas dinner? A cornucopia - my dad makes lots of beautiful salads, mum makes pudding and my sister makes pavlova. My husband cooks fish and I bring oysters! What would you like someone to get you for Christmas this year? I always love getting a new
When do you do your Christmas shopping? Generally in the last day or two before Christmas. These days we only buy presents for the children in our family, so the task is not too complicated. What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve ever given someone? We gave a big trampoline to our kids for Christmas when they were younger and they were so excited. We’d kept it a secret even though we had to go through the challenge of putting it together on
Christmas Eve.
Are you any good at wrapping presents? Not too bad, but I’m not a perfectionist. What is your favourite Christmas movie? I haven’t watched many, but I remember watching some fun Dr Seuss ones with my kids. How do you feel about Christmas carols? I love singing! As a child I used to give Christmas carol concerts to my family, so I still remember the words of all the traditional ones. My daughter has a more contemporary Christmas playlist which is fun to have on for a couple of days. After Christmas, how long do you wait before you take your tree down? When the pine needles are falling all over the floor!
ISLAND Dental is a locally owned and independently operated family dental practice in the heart of Hobart. The modern practice is conveniently located at 195 Elizabeth Street with ample on-street metred parking. The team is led by principal dentist Dr Girish Sasidharan and director Jasmine Raju – both with a keen interest in patient centred care and motivated to improve the dental health of Tasmanians through a community focused approach. This is evident from their association with various notfor-profit organisations like Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre, Royal Flying Doctors Services, Australian Dental Health Foundation and Oral Health Services. Island Dental provides dental care services to these organisations in different parts of the state. In addition to their fixed clinic in Hobart, they also operate Island Dental Mobile to provide dental treatments to aged care homes and the disability sector. This is the only private dental business that brings dental care to residential facilities in Tasmania. Associate dentists Dr Sophie Lomas and Dr Jessica Jerome provide experience, dynamics and expertise to the
team. Since opening its doors to the Tasmanian community in 2019, Island Dental has grown from one dentist to three and offers extended operating hours, including some Saturdays. Its second practice, Island Dental Sorell, is nearly close to completion and will be starting to see patients in the new year. The team at Island Dental is very passionate about creating a warm, friendly and relaxing environment for patients and take a non-judgemental approach to their treatment needs. This unique ‘Island Dental experience’ is the reason the team have been able to put smiles on the face of a large number of patients from various backgrounds. Dr Girish said he had a clear vision about making dentistry more accessible to everyone in the community. “Mouth is not an island,” he said. “Dental health is fundamental to overall health and wellbeing of a person. “Poor oral health is significantly associated with systemic diseases including heart disease, diabetes and respiratory diseases. “The importance of keeping the mouth and body healthy is more important now than ever during this pandemic.”
Dr Girish highlighted the importance of a good oral hygiene routine, regular dental visits, and a healthy diet and lifestyle for protecting dental health and maintaining general health, especially with the lifestyle changes happening globally. Reducing oral microorganisms would also benefit the immune system. If you have a private health insurance with dental extras – use your dental benefits before they expire at the end of the year to avoid serious dental concerns further down the track. Having a dental examination, professional teeth cleaning, and routine radiographs can reveal concerns such as dental decay (cavities), gum concerns such as gingivitis and even oral cancer. In addition to general dental treatments, Island Dental also offers oral appliances for snoring and sleep apnoea. They can organise sleep study and make small and comfortable oral appliances for these sleep disorders. As a recognition for his significant contributions to the profession and community, Dr Girish was nominated for Fellowship in the International College of Dentists and Fellowship of Academy of Dentistry International.
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Blueberry’s Dance Party A BRAND new, allTasmanian children’s production – Blueberry’s Dance Party – is set to arrive in Glenorchy in November. Blueberry Bear and his friends Ranger Mac and Bumblebee Bear will provide a fun adventure that is a mix of dance styles and traditional action songs, and is suitable for ages from one
to seven years. Children will have the chance to meet some dancing penguins and a ballerina, as well as learn some cool hip-hop dance moves. This high-energy family show is aimed at bringing a little bit of sparkle to greater Hobart and to get everyone dancing and enjoying the
music. Blueberry and his friends will be at the Glenorchy Football Club on Sunday 28 November and at the Kingborough Community Hub on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 November. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.blueberrysdanceparty. com.au.
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What is your favourite Christmas movie? ‘Love Actually’ (of course). How do you feel about Christmas carols? Not a fan. After Christmas, how long do you wait before you take your tree down? Must be down before January 1. No ifs or buts.
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Nothing fishy about this salmon AS you ponder what to feed your family over the festive season, consider nutritious, safe, sustainable Huon salmon. Today, we are taking the opportunity to highlight the environmental, economic and community “good” that every Tassie salmon farmer offers. This homegrown Tassie industry directly pumps $500+ million each year into Tassie suppliers and contractors and directly employs over 2,000 people and indirectly supports another 10,000. It has pioneered a best practice approach to every aspect of farming and one that includes voluntary certifications above and beyond regulations to make sure companies are on track and continually improve. Huon Aquaculture, together with our colleagues at Petuna and Tassal, continues to play a vital part in feeding the growing world population; sustainably, efficiently and affordably. While most of the readers of these publications live in cities and suburbs, the
majority of our highly skilled workers live in regional towns, keeping them alive and thriving; an outcome that should never be underestimated, particularly as we battle the long-term effects of the COVID pandemic. If you live in Tassie, I bet you know a Tassie salmon farmer! Many work on and in the waters around Tasmania every day. Many more enjoy the waters in their leisure time, diving, fishing, surfing and sailing. They care about and understand the marine environment better than most – it is their backyard. These farmers get out of bed before the sun has risen and go to work in all sort of weather conditions; thousands of people, just like you, who are working hard to buy their next car, or that (elusive) block of land, saving money before embarking on parenthood, navigating the joys of raising teenagers, caring for other family members. They are doing this while also volunteering for the local fire brigade, the
Lions Club or supporting the regional cricket team. These highly qualified, talented Tasmanians are passionate about this State and their communities; which is why they chose to develop their careers here, raise and educate their families and participate in community activities in rural and regional
towns across the State. In return, they ask for nothing more than you would expect from your neighbour, the local shop owner, the town’s elected official or your daughter’s footy coach; to go about their job without being on the receiving end of aggression and abuse. Without being fearful of
wearing their uniform at the local supermarket or when collecting their children from school; without being nervous that someone is going to yell abuse at them across the road. Ultimately the biggest thing our industry offers, much more that an economic contribution (which it does
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Why hearing matters HEARING Matters has opened its first permanent clinic in Tasmania at eight Bayfield Street, Rosny Park, providing client focused services to the people of Hobart. Hearing Matters is an independent operated audiology practice with a client first mentality. With 20 locations across both rural and metro South Australia, the Tasmanian clinic provides clients with choice and reassurance, including the choice of any make and model of device from around the world. “We pride ourselves on independence at Hearing Matters, meaning we are not aligned with or owned by hearing aid manufacturers,” senior audiologist Jan Machotka said. “We are not going to simply endorse our own
one product to you, but discuss all of the possible rehabilitation options and give you the final decision based on your own needs and preferences.” Hearing Matters also allows the customer to make their final decision after a no obligation one month ‘real world’ trial in their own living environments. They believe this is the only way to make sure that people are getting the absolute best results possible and continue to adjust or trial different devices until complete success and satisfaction is achieved. “We do not pay commissions, ensuring ethical practice, affordable pricing and no bias,” Mr Machotka said. Hearing Matters believes in providing the best ongoing support, ensuring
their clinicians provide the best care through knowledge and skillsets. Ruby Hayes is a student audiometrist at the Hobart clinic who has a good understanding of the local community and is committed to providing service that is tailored to the individual. She said there were many benefits of having hearing aids in conjunction with the service Hearing Matters provided. “Hearing aids are able to give back the clarity which may be missing in speech,” she said. “This is one of the main difficulties individuals with hearing loss face. “They are constantly trying to guess what people are saying, creating mental staring and leading to social isolation.”
Ms Hayes said the staff at Hearing Matters were kind and understanding when dealing with clients. “Hearing aids provide people with the ability to enjoy conversations, talk on the phone, watch television, and with confidence again,” she said. “The technology we see in hearing aids is continuously improving and this enables audiologists to create the best outcomes possible. “There are styles to suit individual preferences – we aim to get it right the first time, but if we don’t, we will work to create the best outcome possible. For more information, visit https://hearingmatters. com.au/about-us/proudlyindependent.
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A guide for better hearing this Christmas It might surprise people to hear that audiologists often get the most enquiries for hearing tests right after the festive season. “For a lot of our older clients, Christmas gettogethers is when they really notice their hearing decline,” Ability Hearing and Balance audiologist Nick Modrovich said. “When you think about the listening situation at Christmas lunch, there may actually be a lot of background noise around which can make it hard to hear. “You may have grandchildren excitedly running around the house; there are extended family members whose voices you may not be familiar with. “There is usually a lot of background noise as well from music or televisions
being left on to add to the atmosphere. “All in all, many people really notice they struggle and miss out on those important catch-up conversations with loved ones and finally decide to call us in the new year. “We like to encourage older Tasmanians to have their hearing checked well before the festive season if they suspect hearing difficulties so they can enjoy socialising with loved ones this year.” If you know a family member who struggles to hear, Mr Modrovich has some tips on how you can make it a more enjoyable time for them: • Make sure you get their attention before speaking. • If they have a better hearing ear, sit on their better side at the dinner table.
• Go to a quieter spot of the house if the conversation is important. • Switch off music or television to make it easier for them to hear. • Check they are engaged with any group conversations and help fill in the gaps. • Encourage them to have their hearing and hearing aids checked well before Christmas. • Most of all, a bit of patience and kindness goes a long way. Ability Hearing and Balance offers a range of hearing services, including earwax micro-suction, hearing tests and hearing aid fittings that include fully subsidised hearing aids for eligible pensioners. For more information, phone 1300 327 776.
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What does Christmas mean to you? I really enjoy Christmas. For me, Christmas means time with family. I will say though, Christmas is not an easy time for many members of our community who have lost loved ones or are struggling. Community service organisations will often tell us that for many of the clients they work with Christmas is a difficult time. For example, a parent who is feeling ashamed because they can’t afford to buy presents for their children. Initiatives such as the Colony 47 Christmas lunch
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much easier. Also, I find you end up with less stuff you don’t really need.
What’s on the menu at your place for Christmas dinner? I’m pretty old fashioned when it comes to Christmas dinner. You can’t go wrong with a roast turkey.
What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve ever given someone? A well-loved family pet always goes down a treat. I gave my daughter a rabbit once, so I’d say that would have to be the best.
What would you like someone to get you for Christmas this year? To be honest, I’d just love to have my daughter and her partner over from Germany. It’s been far too long since I’ve seen them. What’s the worst Christmas present someone has ever given you? I can’t answer that! Tasmania is too small. When do you do your Christmas shopping? We do Secret Santa in our family now, so you only have to shop for one person. That makes Christmas shopping
Are you any good at wrapping presents? I’m shocking at it. What is your favourite Christmas movie? ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ (1992). How do you feel about Christmas carols? I love them, to the point that I used to drive my children crazy. The Bing Crosby versions are the best! After Christmas, how long do you wait before you take your tree down? The tree comes down on Boxing Day.
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Awarding excellence in workplace safety WORKERS and businesses from across Tasmania were recently honoured at the 23rd WorkSafe Tasmania Awards, held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Hobart. The WorkSafe Tasmania Awards recognise Tasmanian businesses, organisations and individuals who demonstrate excellence in workplace safety solutions, innovations and systems across the state, and are a celebration of what can be achieved to reduce workplace incidents and deaths. Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs Elise Archer congratulated the workers and businesses who were recognised for their contributions to work health and safety at the awards. “Their commitment and dedication to safety
has made a difference in the community and ensured safer and healthier workplaces, leading to more people getting home safely to their families at the end of a work day,” she said. “As a Government, we are committed to workplace safety and it’s wonderful to be able to award individuals, small and medium businesses and larger organisations who are finding innovative solutions to make their workplaces safer and healthier.” The 2021 WorkSafe Tasmania Awards winners were: • Excellence in work health and safety systems – MechLog • Excellence in implementing a work health and safety solution in a large business – Temtrol Technologies Pty Ltd • Excellence in implementing a work
health and safety solution in a small business – Sealasash Window Renewal System Pty Ltd • Excellence in work health and safety culture in a large business – Mondelez Australia Pty Limited • Excellence in work health and safety culture in a small business – Harvest Farms • Excellence in contributions to work health and safety – Martyn Bradfield from SafetyCircle Pty Ltd • Excellence achieved by a health and safety representative – Damien Granger from Wrest Point Hotel Casino • Excellence in injury management – QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited • Excellence in
an individual’s contribution to injury management – Angela McLean from The Procare Group Pty Ltd • Excellence in a workplace health and wellbeing initiative – Bell Bay Aluminium • Excellence in a workplace response to COVID-19 in large business – The Blueline Laundry Inc • Excellence in a workplace response to COVID-19 in large business – Rural Youth Organisation of Tasmania Inc • Leadership Excellence Award – Temtrol Technologies Pty Ltd For more information about the winners and finalists, go to www. worksafe.tas.gov.au/ awards
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Sport
Hobart Baseball League season pitches off
From left, umpire Sam Morrison and Blue Jays catcher Steven Harris look on as White Sox A batter Casey Moore hits out. Photo credit: David Searle.
THE Hobart Baseball League has kicked officially off for all teams, with patron Kristie Johnston throwing the ceremonial first pitch. With the first Sunday round of the competition washed out, the division one teams got their first taste of action in round two with reigning premiers, Banjos Orioles, taking on the new team, the Pirates. The Orioles came out swinging with the bat, highlighted by Rob Newham hitting the
league’s first home run of the season, and they overwhelmed the Pirates 15 to three. Jason Don batted well for the Orioles recording five hits from five at bats, while pitchers Ryan Douglas and Jason Baurycza caused headaches for the opponents. Matt Little and Adam McGregor from the Launceston Baseball League made their debuts for the Pirates, but other recruit Josh Baker was the star player for the Pirates by
recording two hits from three at bats. The second division one game of the day saw the Eastern Athletics take on the Visionary Carpentry Blue Jays. The Athletics held an early two to one lead, but the Blue Jays scored three in the third innings to gain a break. A crucial error in the fifth innings led to three unearned runs for the Jays and while the Athletics scored two runs of their own in the innings, the margin was too great and the Jays
North Hobart Bowls and Community Centre Life Member Neil Eiszele with club patron Madeleine Ogilvie.
won seven to four. The highly anticipated clash between two of the division two title favourites, the Visionary Carpentry Grey Jays and White Sox A, rounded off the day. A four run first innings, coupled with sound pitching from Terry McCulloch and Pete Yu, saw the White Sox come out as comfortable 10 to four winners. The second round for division two continued a couple of days later with the Eastern Athletics
taking on the Nipaluna Pirates. The Athletics led early on, but Nipaluna tied it up in the fourth innings. However, late in the fourth innings, the Athletics came alive with the bat and scored seven runs to run out 10 to six winners. Hamish Maitland had two hits for the Athletics, as did Ben Hodge for Nipaluna. New division two team, White Sox B, lined up against the Pirates on back-to-back weeks.
After a close 12 to nine victory to the White Sox the first time these two met, this game was much more comfortable for the Sox. With some great team batting and pitching from Nick O’Rourke, the White Sox were able to win 15 to two. Clinton Pearce, Shaun Gilmore, Bryce McMurtrie, Johnny Noonan and David Searle all had two hits for the White Sox. Round three began with the undefeated White Sox A taking on
the Pirates. David Humphries led the way with three safe hits and Jason Featherstone, Matt Fox, Matt Drumm, Casey Moore and Andrew Fox all had two safe hits as the White Sox beat the Pirates 18 to five. The round concluded with the Blue Jays taking on the Eastern Athletics in another division two clash. Jordan Edwards had two safe hits from three at bats for the Athletics as they overwhelmed the Blue Jays 16 to four.
NORTH Hobart Bowls and Community Centre have bowled themselves into a new season, with one member celebrating a special milestone year with the club. Club stalwart Neil Eiszele marked the start of the 2021/22 pennant bowls season by putting down the first bowl of the season at the club’s open day in early October. Turning 90 in early 2022, Neil Eiszele started lawn bowls in 1972 and recently entered his 50th year with the now named North Hobart Bowls Club. A much-loved member by all, Mr Eiszele played bowls in conjunction with cricket at the United Cricket Club in the City Association – cricket in the morning, bowls in the afternoon. However, Mr Eiszele advised the cricket club that if he made the top division in bowls, he would retire from cricket. This happened in only his second year of playing bowls.
During his bowls career, Mr Eiszele won every club championship in both A and B grade, and also won the Master Pairs at the Derwent City Club with Bill Rankin one year. He is a Life Member of the club, as well as a Life Member of the United Cricket Club and of the
Sandy Bay Football Club. Mr Eiszele has also been president of the club when it was known as Derwent City Bowls Club and has been the club’s maintenance carpenter for many years. “Bowls keeps the body and mind active,” Mr Eiszele said. “It provides
companionship, exercise and stops everything from seizing up.” North Hobart Bowls and Community Centre patron Madeleine Ogilvie also joined club members at the opening day, with people playing a few ends of bowls before gathering for a barbecue and refreshments.
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BOATS HIT THE WATER ABOUT 150 boats took to the River Derwent last month for the official launch of the 2021/22 sailing season, including the traditional ‘sail-by’ event that has been held annually for the past 138 years. Boats from the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, Derwent Sailing Squadron, Bellerive Yacht Club, Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania, Geilston Bay Boat Club and Cruising Yacht Club of Tasmania gathered near
Frontline, owned by Steve Chau, passes Her Excellency the Honourable Governor Barbara Baker on board the ML Egeria as part of the traditional ‘sail-by’. Photo credit, Penny Conacher.
FOR START OF SAILING SEASON the Tasman Bridge before sailing single-file into Sullivans Cove. There, crews gave their official salute as they went past the ML Egeria. Onboard was the Governor, Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker, who reciprocated the salutes. Boats then
continued onto Nutgrove Beach for a nautical picnic. Some of the upcoming sailing events planned for this season include the Combined Clubs pennant, the Crown Series at Bellerive Yacht Club, the Maria Island Race on 13 November
and the Not the Nations event at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania. The Derwent will come to life at the end of the year with the return of the annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race, with boats set to depart Sydney on Boxing Day.
The SV Rhona H. Photo credit: Nicole Mudge.
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