Brighton Community New April/May 2024

Hear us roar: International Women’s Day in Brighton

On 6 March our community held an International Women’s Day event in Brighton with the theme ‘Safer Communities for Women’. This was a free event and the speaker was investigative journalist Jess Hill author of See What You Made Me Do The room was well and truly filled with around 130 people coming along to hear Jess speak and participate in other activities and discussions.

Jess focuses on social issues and gendered violence and is tirelessly working across Australia to raise the awareness of coercive control and domestic violence, and the impact it has on women, children, families and communities.

Here is how one of the attendees summed up her experience of the day. “Jess was amazing and it was certainly heavy content but I think she presented it in a way that really resonated for participants. The highlight for me was observing the courage of the panel participants.

To share your stories of healing and growth was truly inspiring.

I felt so proud of each person on that stage, including the MC extraordinaire Kylie, who was

nothing but her true authentic and engaging self! So pleased I did not miss this day. Congratulations to you all.”

In Jess Hill’s own words, she shared, “Over the past two weeks I’ve done about a dozen events about coercive controlin Shepparton, Darwin, Hobart and Sydney. The event in Hobart was incredible with frontline workers and women who have been subjected to coercive control. The pub choir to finish was ‘chef’s kiss’ and a great intervention from the organisers, because the day had been extremely heavy - one of the most emotionally charged rooms I’ve spoken to for a while, because

so many women’s experiences there were recent and ongoing.”

Brighton Council would like to extend a huge thank you to all the partners who made this event possible including Jess Hill, Communities for Children - South East Tasmania, The Salvation Army Tasmania, Australian Red Cross - Tasmania, Centacare Evolve Housing, Tagari Lia, HIPPY, Chigwell Child and Family Learning Centre, Uniting Tasmania, SIS TAS, Tasmanian Online Lions Club, Engender Equality and the Department of Health, Tasmania - Family Violence, Counselling and Support Service.

Ready to Roll: BYAG Celebrate New Pump Track Opening

Get your bikes ready! Brighton

Youth Action Group (BYAG) are hosting an event to celebrate the opening of the new pump track, which also coincides with Youth Week Tasmania.

The pump track opening will be held on Saturday 13 April from 12 – 3pm at the Bridgewater Foreshore Playground, Eddington Street, Bridgewater. Jordan, a member of the Brighton Youth Action Group, said, “As the organisers of the Youth Week event, we are absolutely rapt that two local brothers, Tylah and Blaine from Gagebrook, will be able showcase their BMX riding skills for our community at this brand new world class pump track, right here in our backyard. We can’t wait!! It’s going to be a great day.”

Free to attend, there will be a BMX display hosted by Southern City BMX Club, with some bikes available for attendees to test their skills on the new track. Food and music will be provided by Material

Institute and Create Crew will run a fun street art activity.

John Flack, Youth Worker at Brighton Council shared that the opening of the pump track on the Bridgewater Foreshore during Youth Week this year is a great way to celebrate the resilience and aspirations of our young people. “This is a track that has been designed and built to international standards. For me it is a symbol of the many and varied journeys of our young people filled with hope, growth, and the courage to chase dreams. Pump tracks have been shown to not only help kids build healthier bodies and minds but inspire more creativity along with positive and happy vibes.”

The event, while geared towards youth, is appropriate for the whole family. “There’s a real family focus - it should be a great day for our community,” said John. “The pump track is an asset to Brighton and we can’t wait to celebrate the opening.”

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Brighton Council Meetings

Meetings held at Council Offices, 1 Tivoli Rd, Old Beach Ordinary Council

16 April 2024 and 21 May 2024

3 April and 7 May 2024

Agendas can be viewed online four days prior to the meetings at: www.brighton.tas.gov.au

Brighton Community Volunteer Awards nominations open

Know a fantastic, hard working volunteer in our area? Nominations are now open for the Brighton Council Community Volunteer Awards. If you know someone who has contributed to making our community a better place, nominate them for a Brighton Council Community Award. This is a chance to recognise and honour individuals or groups who are making an outstanding contribution to communities and groups in the Brighton Council area.

This year the award categories are:

• Citizen (Volunteer) of the Year Award

• Young Citizen (Volunteer) Award (up to 25 years of age at 31 May 2024)

• Community Initiative/Event of the Year Award.

The awards will be presented by Mayor Leigh Gray during National Volunteer Week, which runs from 20-26 May, 2024. National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. The purpose of the week is to highlight the important role volunteers in our community play. It also aims to encourage people not currently volunteering to give it a go. The theme for National Volunteer Week 2024 is ‘Something for Everyone’. This theme was chosen to show that there’s a place for everyone in the world of volunteering, no matter the cause or commitment.

Nominations close 29 April 2024. For more information or to submit a nomination visit: https://www. brighton.tas.gov.au/community/ brighton-council-community-volunteer-awards.

Grants on offer to make fishing in Tasmania more accessible

LEIGH GRAY (Mayor)

Brighton 7030

Tel: 6268 0704 / 0488 390 115

BARBARA CURRAN

Mayor) Brighton 7030

Tel: 0417 612 868 cr.curran@brighton.tas.gov.au

AARON DE LA TORRE

Brighton 7030

Tel: 0427 813 821 cr.delatorre@brighton.tas.gov.au

PETER GEARD

Brighton 7030

Tel: 6268 1143 / 0418 515 649 cr.geard@brighton.tas.gov.au

GREG IRONS

Brighton 7030 Tel: 0424 333 360 cr.irons@brighton.tas.gov.au

JOHN MCMASTER

Bridgewater 7030

Tel: 0408 543 772 cr.mcmaster@brighton.tas.gov.au

TENNILLE MURTAGH

Bridgewater 7030

Tel: 0479 053 814 cr.murtagh@brighton.tas.gov.au

PHILIP OWEN

Old Beach 7017

Tel: 6249 8575 / 0419 333 252 cr.owen@brighton.tas.gov.au

MICHAEL WHELAN

Brighton 7030

Tel: 0409 416 353 cr.whelan@brighton.tas.gov.au

Immunisation Clinics 2024

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The next round of funding for the Better Fishing Grants, administered by the Tasmanian Government, has been announced. The latest round provides grants of up to $150,000 for facilities to improve recreational marine fishing opportunities.

Under the $2 million Investing in Improved Facilities for Recreational Fishers and Local Communities initiative, the grants aim to make recreational sea fishing more

accessible to Tasmanians.

These grants have already delivered projects such as regional weather monitoring equipment and a new fishing pontoon for the Mussleroe community on the far North East of Tassie. If you have suggestions as to what could make the Tasmanian recreational fishing experience more enjoyable, accessible, environmentally friendly or active, please contact better. fishing@nre.tas.gov.au.

Brighton Council provides FREE monthly immunisation clinics at the Brighton Council Offices, 1 Tivoli Road, Old Beach from 2–3pm on these dates:

Tuesday 9 April

Tuesday 7 May

Tuesday 4 June

Tuesday 2 July

Tuesday 6 August

For enquiries please call

Brighton Council’s Environmental Health Officer (03) 6268 7029

Please note the clinics now take place at the Council Offices at 1 Tivoli Road, Old Beach.

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New home for Brighton Food Hub

Since opening the new Food Hub Shop at 86 Jetty Road, Old Beach (at Cloak Oval), the Brighton Community Food Hub has been busier than ever.

Over 150 people have passed through the Hub’s doors each week since the new opening. Food Hub Secretary Caroline Bedelph said, “Opening the Hub Shop has taken a lot of hard work by our volunteers but, as a food relief service, it also means many more families struggling with rising cost of living expenses are able to access affordable food.”

“It’s great to be able to help out when there are so many people struggling to keep their heads above water trying to pay ever increasing costs and put enough food on the table for their kids,” she added.

The cost of living crisis has worsened in 2024, with the Food Hub experiencing a 60% increase in the number of people accessing food relief service since March 2023. “This number continues to increase as more and more people find themselves struggling with supermarket prices,” said Caroline.

The Food Hub’s research shows that 58% of people attending the Food Hub said they are regularly worried about not having enough food to feed their families, with parents often skipping meals so their children can eat. “Brigh-

Do you need volunteers?

Is your local community group or sporting organisation looking for more members or volunteers. The Brighton Community News would like to hear from you.

We are seeking expressions of interest to create a Directory of Community Groups in our Brighton Council area to help match community members who would like to volunteer with groups looking for people who want to make a difference and may have a particular interest or passion that matches what your group does.

If you would like to be listed in the Directory please email communitynews@brighton. tas.gov.au with the name of your community group, when you meet, where, how often, a contact name, phone number and email address, letting us know you would like to be listed in the Directory of Community Groups.

ton Council staff and elected members have worked closely with the Food Hub to secure the new building and we

sincerely thank them for their commitment to the Food Hub and the surrounding community,” said Caroline.

Community Building Workshop: Let’s discover together how to build the strengths of our community

A two day participatory community building workshop is being sponsored by Brighton Council through our Brighton Alive network and will be held at the Brighton Civic Centre during National Volunteer Week on 20 and 21 May, 2024.

This is a unique opportunity for anyone who wants to make a difference in our community to learn tried and true community development practices from the extremely well regarded and established international organisation the Jeder Institute.

The two day workshop will be co-facilitated by a member of the Jeder Institute alongside our very own experienced place-based community development workers Kylie Murphy and Joselle Griffin.

The training has been made available to community mem-

Congratulations to Bridgewater which has been named as a national finalist in the Keep Australia Beautiful 2024 Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards.

The awards will be presented in May this year at Gascoyne Junction in Western Australia. Well done to the local community.

Brighton Council Community Volunteer Awards — Nominations Now Open!

Nominations are NOW OPEN for our local Brighton Council Community Volunteer Awards. If you know someone who has contributed to making our community a better place, please nominate them for a Brighton Council Community Award. This is our chance to recognise and honour individuals or groups who are making an outstanding contribution to the Brighton Council communities.

The award categories are as follows:

• Citizen (Volunteer) of the Year Award

• Young Citizen (Volunteer) Award (up to 25 years of age at 31 May, 2024)

• Community Initiative/ Event of the Year Award

Please use the online nomination form.

Nominations opened on 8 March and close 29 April 2024.

These awards will be presented by the Mayor in National Volunteer Week 20-26 May 2024.

For more information or to make a nomination visit: www.brighton.tas.gov.au/ community/brighton-councilcommunity-volunteer-awards.

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bers and organisations who are members of our Brighton Alive network at an extremely reduced rate so that no one is excluded based on cost.

Who is this for? Anyone and everyone who wants to explore the power of collective creativity, intelligence and collaboration within community, including individual community members and local community group members. You will learn all about Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) - what it is, how it works and how to embed and sustain ABCD into your day to day work or life.

To find out more, please visit Council’s website www. brighton.tas.gov.au/community or call Kylie Murphy, Community Development Officer on (03) 6268 7000 If cost is prohibitive, please contact Kylie so we can have a discussion with you.

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Keeping up with growth in Brighton

I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on some of the big activities going on in the Brighton Municipality at the moment, council projects and key priorities that will be game changing for our communities.

It is absolutely amazing to think that between the township of Brighton and the River Derwent, we have almost $1 billion of developments under construction at this time.

We have the new Bridgewater Bridge, the new Brighton High School, the IGA shopping centre redevelopment in Brighton, the completion (and pending development) of 33 lots in the Brighton Industrial Hub, our Andrew Street Brighton re-

construction and of course the new, state of the art GP Clinic in Brighton. It’s an exciting time and it demonstrates that Brighton has hit a kind of critical mass, which should provide business confidence for a wide range of future investments.

High growth is an exciting time for a council, but it is a huge job to make sure this growth benefits the whole community and to plan for and provide the infrastructure and services that a growing and urbanising community needs.

We are master planning key precincts, such as the area around the new Bridgewater Bridge, we are reviewing zoning and growth areas and we are pushing for state and federal investment in their key local assets, such as the East Derwent Highway, the Bridge Precinct and to create an upgraded freight route between Brighton and Cambridge - linking southern Tasmania’s two main industrial precincts and improving export opportunities with the airport.

We have major park upgrades underway in Bridgewater, Gagebrook, Herdsmans Cove and we are about to commence a $3.5 million project to up-

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grade soccer facilities and the parkland in Seymour Street Brighton.

We will soon be commencing the construction of a Town Square out the front of the new IGA shopping centre, finally providing a town centre space for Brighton. Brighton Council has worked with IGA as part of the new development to prepare a concept plan for a town square in central Brighton that provides an attractive meeting place with beautiful landscaping, informal play elements and opportunities for community events. The Town Square will provide a vibrant heart for the Brighton township, making it an even more attractive place to live, work and play.

To support our growing industrial hub, we are implementing a branding strategy with signage (you won’t miss on the highway!), landscaping and the construction of a truck stop with toilets and a park area that can accommodate food vans.

We hope all this activity and Council’s strong vision for managing growth, provides you with confidence for the future of our area as a great place to live and do business.

New duck booklet launched

A booklet was recently launched to help people identify ducks in Tasmania and learn more about their diets, antics and how to keep them safe and healthy. In collaboration with BirdLife Tasmania, the Pacific Black Duck Conservation Group and local councils, the booklet features illustrations by Hobart-based artist Sam Lyne.

Karen Dick, Convenor of BirdLife Tasmania, said it’s important to know what food is safe for ducks. ‘Many people don’t realise that feeding ducks is seriously impacting our native species,”

she said. “Feeding ducks any food can cause illnesses, pollute waterways where large numbers of ducks congregate and can attract rodents.”

“The only ducks that benefit from people feeding them are the Mallard, and we’d hate to see the Pacific Black Duck driven out of the Derwent due to cross-breeding, which is happening in other places such as Macquarie, Lord Howe and Norfolk islands,” said Karen.

Want to know more? You can pick up your copy of the booklet from Brighton Council.

In addition, we are mindful that growth of this nature requires serious investment in nurturing and strengthening our communities. We are investing in the community development space. John Flack, our new youth worker commenced with us in February and will be working very closely with all our schools from Gagebrook to Brighton to make connections and build relationships with our young people, as well as facilitating our Brighton Youth Action Group (BYAG). It is critical that we encourage and empower those who will be most impacted, to make decisions and solve problems relating to their future.

We continue to advocate strongly for a complete overhaul of public transport infrastructure and services to our area to ensure we are not only better connected to the rest of Hobart but the communities

within in our area are well serviced and connected by public transport. This advocacy includes ensuring plans are made for a bus interchange linking to the Northern Suburbs corridor, a park and ride servicing our sub-region and ferry terminal for potential future services.

Finally, I encourage you to always reach out to our wonderful staff at Brighton Council or our Jobs Hub in Pontville to see if we can assist you as a resident or business owner in any way. We understand how complex and frustrating certain processes can be at times, but we are always happy to investigate how we might be able to help you tackle challenges and harness opportunities in these times of rapid growth and change.

Brighton Mayor

Leigh Gray

Food Services in Brighton

Bridgewater

Community House - 6 Bowden Drive, Bridgewater.

Ph: (03) 6263 4303

Community Food Assistance - Monday and Friday 9.30am–12pm

Loui’s Food Van - Monday evening 7.25pm–7.45pm

Emergency Food Assistance HampersTuesday 9am-3.30pm

Community LunchWednesday 12pm-1pm

Community Food Assistance - Wednesday 1pm-3pm

Brighton Community Food Hub - Now permanently located at 86 Jetty Road, Old Beach.

Open weekly as follows:

Tuesday 10am-4pm

Wednesday 4pm-7pm

Thursday 10am-4pm

Please follow Brighton Community Food Hub on Facebook for latest news and special offers.

Uniting - Ph: (03) 6234 1296 - Emergency Food Relief Services – Thursday and Friday 9.30am-12.30pm

Gagebrook

Community House - 191 Lamprill Circle, Herdsmans Cove. Ph: (03) 6263 6097

Loui’s Food Van - Monday evening 7pm-7.20pm

Waterbridge Food Co-op/ Pantry - Monday to Friday 10am-2pm (delivery service available)

Vinnies Dining with Friends - Brighton Civic Centre, Greenpoint Road, Bridgewater

Dining with Friends provides a free 3-course meal to all in the community who would like to attend on 1st Wednesday of the month at 5.30pm.

Brighton Meals on Wheels - For more information call 1800 696

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Meet John Flack, Youth Engagement Worker

Brighton Council has welcomed John Flack in the role of Youth Engagement Worker.

John has a Master of Social Work and has worked as a family support worker, school social worker and an intensive family practitioner. He has had many volunteering roles over the years, including with the Foster Care and Kinship Care Association of Tasmania.

What is your connection to the Brighton community? My initial connection to Brighton was when I worked at the Blundstone boot factory in nearby Moonah - many of my work colleagues came from the Brighton area. I also have

many friends and some family who call Brighton home.

What appealed to you about being a Youth Engagement Officer? While at Blundstone

I gained my Certificate IV in workplace training and assessment. When I left, I transferred some of the skills I learnt training young people at Blundstone to youth work.

20 years ago, I completed my Certificate III in community and then enrolled into the community service diploma.

My first-year work placement was in a youth justice service, and I really enjoyed connecting with the young people and making a difference in their

lives. Since this first work placement in community service, I have worked in youth justice, out of home care, family, and disability support. My passion is bringing people together for social justice and equity.

What was your involvement with the Early Childhood Development Program? I was recently employed with yourtown’s Early Childhood Development Program as an intensive family practitioner working in Brighton. I worked with many local families to support their child’s engagement with early childhood intervention services. I became aware that many families had worries about their older children being able to access specialist support, and their child’s attendance at school. I am trained in service navigation, but I too find it hard to navigate the complex service systems which families are expected to know about. I met many young people who want to make a difference and I am excited to be part of the process.

What are your highlights so far of being a Youth Engagement Worker in Brighton?

I have attended the Brighton Alive Youth Network since it started last year because of my interest in what was going on for youth in Brighton. I then volunteered at a Brighton Youth Action Group (BYAG) event last year and have seen the remarkable work this small group of young people have been able to achieve in such a short time. I look forward to working with the community to give young people opportunities to participate in their community.

Did you know that over 4,500 Street Libraries exist in Australia? Having easy, free access to books can improve the literacy levels of those in our community and supports people living in remote areas not serviced by a library.

Street Libraries can be built from many different resources, such as recycled timber and old appliances like fridges and microwaves. It’s a great way to get creative and give a new life to reclaimed materials. They also help to reduce the number

Happenings at Tea Tree Community Hall

The Tea Tree Community Hall Committee held their first Twilight Market in conjunction with their monthly Happy Hour on Friday 23 February.

Over 20 stalls offered a wide variety of items, from homemade treats, preserves, crafts and household goods. Attendees enjoyed the woodfired pizza and ice-cream as they looked around the buzzing hall. The

success of the February event means another market will be planned for later in the year.

A regular event is Happy Hour, held on the last Friday of the month at Tea Tree Community Hall from 5.30pm. All are invited to head along and enjoy some fine food, local wines and good conversation. For further information contact info@ teatreecommunity.com.

Brighton Council Easter Opening Hours and Services

COUNCIL OFFICES OLD BEACH

Closed Good Friday 29 March 2024 until 8.15am on Wednesday 3 April 2024.

WASTE TRANSFER STATION

Closed on Friday 29 March (Good Friday). Open Saturday 30 March through to Monday 1 April as per normal operating hours.

KERBSIDE COLLECTIONS

All kerbside collections will remain as normal throughout the Easter period.

COUNCIL DEPOT BRIDGEWATER

Closed Good Friday 29 March 2024 until 7.30am on Wednesday 3 April 2024.

For emergencies during this period, phone the Standby Officer on (03) 6268 7000

Signed: James Dryburgh GENERAL MANAGER

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of books going to landfill and makes sure that a book can be read several times by multiple people.

A Street Library also contributes to a positive community by enlivening our streets, providing a spot for people to meet and connect while promoting a cycle of generosity.

Not sure where your closest one is? Check out www.streetlibrary.org.au for locations around the state and help fill in the gaps by registering a Street Library that exists near you.

No buses, no school

Back in February Leon Compton from ABC Radio Tasmania visited Brighton as part of a series of outdoor broadcasts being conducted during the State election campaign. Lily and Jordan from BYAG were interviewed by Leon and had the opportunity to share their voice on what matters to them.

Lily shared her experience of using public transport to try and get to college. “A lot of the time buses don’t come, you’re under time pressure not knowing if the bus is going to turn up. It’s really hard to go to college, especially, or any out of area schools because most people rely on those buses to get there. And if they’re not on

time then they miss their classes or their attendance is bad and it falls back on them. But a lot of the time you can’t get to school because of those buses.”

This really highlighted for the audience the impact a lack of reliable public transport can have. It was so heartfelt that Leon replayed this part of the interview on air the next morn-

ing. Lily articulated the difficulties faced by so many young people in our area who rely on public transport to access education and the impact that the lack of services and unreliability of services has on their day to day lives and ability to attend classes and learn. Lily shared how it is truly an uphill battle when buses don’t arrive on time or not at all.

Brighton Council Community Grants Now Open Hugging Away Hardship

Do you have a community project in mind and are looking for funding? Brighton Council offers grant assistance to community groups through the Community Grants Program. The categories are small com-

The Ted-E-Bear Connection Program for children under 10 gives comfort and free support services to children and their families with epilepsy in the Greater Hobart area. Participants receive a cute and cuddly Ted-E-Bear to help them through appointments and treatment, along with crucial help and advice from specialist epilepsy nurses.

Run by Epilepsy Action Australia, the free program also offers a Facebook peer-support group and online education. “Studies show around one-

munity development grants ($500 – $5,000) and medium community development grants ($5,000-$15,000)

third of children with epilepsy will suffer anxiety and up to 25% have depression; they can also end up socially isolated and lonely,” says Epilepsy Action Australia CEO, Carol Ireland. “Ted-E-Bear Connection gives them smiles and eases their parents’ fears with reliable information about epilepsy and safe seizure response.”

The initiative has received funding from the Allport Bequest to continue their work. For further details please contact epilepsy@epilepsy.org.au.

Applications for assistance in the 2024/2025 financial year are open until 5pm, Friday 5 April 2024. For more information and an application form visit www.brighton.tas. gov.au/community/commnuity-grants-program.

Fire Hazards

Owners and occupiers of land in the Municipality are reminded that over the coming months abatement notices will be issued, where considered necessary, for the appropriate clearing of fire hazards.

Under the Local Government Act 1993, Council is required to issue Fire Abatement Notices that call for the removal of the hazard within a specified time period.

Advice on accessing assistance to clear such hazards may be obtained through council.

Failure to remove fire hazards by the specified time, could lead to compulsory clearance at the property owner’s expense.

For further information or for reporting of a potential fire hazard, please contact Council on (03) 6268 7000.

Signed: James Dryburgh GENERAL MANAGER

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Brighton residents rally to save thousands of kilograms from landfill

People of Brighton have turned their unwanted possessions into cash by participating in the annual Garage Sale Trail last November. They also saved 6,796 kg of items otherwise heading to landfill. More than $5000 was generated as a result, with homewares, clothing and books, magazines, DVDs and vinyl being the most popular items.

Results of a recently released report by the organisers, Garage Sale Trail, and Taverner Research Group highlighted the outcomes of the waste reduction initiative made possible by Brighton Council and the Southern Tasmanian Regional Waste Authority (STRWA).

Within Brighton, close to 1000 residents visited the Garage Sale Trail website. Twenty garage sale events were held over the November weekend, with the majority of shoppers flocking to the sales to save money, find something unique and shop sustainably. Across the southern Tasmanian region,

29,406 people participated in the event, with $258,000 generated for the local economy.

“It was pleasing that so many southern councils were able to participate in the program in 2023 with the support of STRWA. It’s clear that such large participation from community members is leading to behaviour change, increased

reuse of items and diversion of waste to landfill,” said Paul Jackson, CEO at STRWA.

Residents keen to snag a bargain or turn their stash into cash can now register their interest in the 2024 event, which takes place on 9-10 and 16- 7 November, 2024 at www.garagesaletrail. com.au.

Don’t let asthma sideline your team

Playing sport and keeping active are important for everyone’s health and wellbeing, and especially so for the 1 in 9 people with asthma. If players have their asthma symptoms under control, it means they won’t have to be sidelined or risk having an asthma flare-up.

Make sure your club is asthma smart - come along to an Asthma and First Aid education session by Asthma Australia, hosted by Clubs Tasmania. You will receive a free Asthma Emergency Kit for your club. Sessions are designed for club staff, volunteers, coaches and trainers. Register at www.events.humanitix. com/asthma-educational-session.

Poultry Amnesty

The Southern Tasmanian Poultry Club will be conducting a Poultry Amnesty Day as a service for the Brighton community from 10am till midday on Saturday 13 April at the poultry pavilion at the Brighton Showgrounds at Pontville.

The public are invited to surrender any unwanted or excess poultry to prevent them ending up in the local environment. All poultry varieties will be accepted including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, quail, guinea fowl etc, and while the service is free, any donations to the

club to help cover costs would be greatly appreciated.

Surrendered birds will be assessed by club members and healthy birds will be available for sale. All unsold birds at the end of the day will be rehomed by the club. It would be appreciated if anyone with large numbers of birds could contact the club beforehand on 0409 179824.

The club will also be holding its Bantam Show at its Pontville pavilion on 11 May and its Annual Show on 8 June with large numbers of entries expected again this year.

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WHAT’S ON IN MARCH/ APRIL/MAY

Head along to the Lions Club of Brighton Market at Pontville Hall from 10am-2pm today and pick up some delicious food options, craft and more.

MARCH

Make Good Friday a Great Friday today with some toasty hot cross buns.

Easter

Sunday. Also known as Pascha, Resurrection Sunday, or Mega Sugar Day. Happy Easter!

Held the first Wednesday of every month, Dining With Friends is a free community meal hosted by Vinnies at the Brighton Civic Centre. Enjoy good food and conversation. 29 6 3

Feeling lucky?

Get down to The Nest for Bingo with the Brighton Robins Football Club. There’s monetary prizes on the line. Sales from 6pm. Eyes down from 7pm. 10

APRIL

For the littlies, kipli & kani at Bond Place in Gagebrook runs every Thursday. Visit www.facebook.com/ bondplacegagebrook for more info. 11

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BYAG host the Pump Track opening event, on from 12-3pm at the Bridgewater Foreshore Playground. Free to attend, with music, rides, street art and BMX coaching and displays.

Crave Harvest Festival is held this weekend in Kingston, showcasing local produce. Find out more at craveharvestfestival. com.au

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Under One Rainbow’s Drag Quiz Night is on from 6.30-11pm at Veteran’s Memorial Centre, featuring Anna’Mal TuckerBox, as they raise funds to continue their community work.

As the sun rises, remember the legacy of those who fought for this country. Check in with the RSL for further information.

Explore some of the technologies you can use to enhance your outdoor experience at a Digital Wilderness session. Class held at Bridgewater Library from 10am-12pm. Book via Eventbrite.

MAY

Punjabi Society Tasmania are presenting Vaisakhi Mela, a family-friendly harvest festival celebration of culture, community, and joy. Contact 0493 973 021 for more info.

Dining With Friends is at Brighton Civic Centre on the first Wednesday of the month, starting from 5.30pm. Enjoy a meal with new and old friends.

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The Old Nick Company presents Uni Revue 2024: The Rockliff Horror Show at Theatre Royal, running until 25 May.

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Build your plain language skills with the free 26TEN Plain English workshop at Bridgewater Library from 10am-1.30pm.

Learn how to spot a romance scam and how to keep yourself safe while looking for love. Bridgewater Library from 10am12pm.

Eat. Sleep. Bingo. Repeat. Return to the Brighton Robins Football Club to satisfy those Bingo needs tonight. Sales from 6pm. Eyes down from 7pm.

CWA Brighton Branch meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10am at the CWA rooms, Midland Highway, Pontville.

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Try your hand at pottery at Leap and Wander Creative Workshops in Magra. Visit www. leapandwanderstudio.com for more info.

Successful breeding of swift parrots at Zoodoo

Zoodoo Zoo recently welcomed some new residents, after a successful breeding season for their critically endangered swift parrots. This season the zoo’s colony has grown from six to ten, with four chicks fledging successfully from two different nests.

Swift parrots breed in Tasmania in spring and summer and migrate to mainland Australia for the winter. It’s estimated that there are less than 1000 of these birds remaining in the wild - perhaps as few as 300.

The birds face multiple threats, with loss of habitat to logging the biggest threat to their survival.

Successfully breeding the critically endangered swift parrots at Zoodoo is a positive step forward for this species. Zoodoo aims to build a Swift Parrot Conservation Breeding Centre to ensure ongoing conservation breed-

ing of this species and to support any state and federal led conservation programs.

For the last two years, Zoodoo has provided daily keeper talks on swift parrots to raise awareness of these birds and the dire situation they are facing. Working with Birdlife Australia, Zoodoo

has developed interpretive graphics to help visitors distinguish the birds from similar species and encourage participation in citizen science by providing contacts for reporting swift parrot sightings. Zoodoo is open daily from 9am to 5pm, with the swift parrot talk held at 11:30am every day.

Brighton Places of Worship

Catholic

St. Paul’s Catholic Church 2-4 Paice St, Bridgewater

Saturday Vigil - 6pm

Sunday - 9am and 12 noon

Fr. Leo 6263 6242

St Matthew’s Catholic Church 231 Brighton Rd, Brighton

Sunday - 10:30am 6263 6242

Hindu

Sri Ganesha Cultural Center and Worship Place

6 Letitia Grove, Bridgewater 400 273 249

New Life Christian

Brighton Civic Centre Green Point Rd

Sunday - 10.30am

Pastor Brian Edwards 0458 505 070

Anglican St. Mark’s Church

LOT 1 Kimberly St, Pontville

Sunday - 10am

Rev. Rod. Curtain 6263 7700

Uniting Church

Claremont-Bagdad

Claremont

36 Wyndham Rd, Claremont

Sunday - 10am

Glenorchy

446 Main Rd, Glenorchy

Sunday - 9.30am

On the 1st Sunday, services are combined.

Venue alternates between the two churches, starting at 10am

Rev. Sherrin Jackman 0447 507 059

Uniting Church

Bridgewater-Gagebrook

Bridgewater

Uniting Hub, Green Point Rd

Sunday - 10am

0434 799 506

New cop shop on the way

Did you know there’s a new police station on the way for Bridgewater?

From approximately mid-2024, Bridgewater Division will have a temporary police station at the Brighton Civic Centre (25 Green Point Road, Bridgewater). This will be operationalised before separating from the current police station, to make sure there’s continuity of service to the community.

“Police will utilise the temporary police station for day-to-day activities during their shifts and continue to support New Norfolk Station,” explained Commander Jason Elmer. The New Norfolk Station (14 Bathurst St, New Norfolk) operates from 7am-2am, seven days a week.

“New Norfolk has recently experienced an increased police presence, with a

number of people being charged for a range of offences,” said Commander Elmer. “Police will continue to implement proactive strategies to prevent and detect offences, which includes active patrols

by Bridgewater Division after hours.”

During the new Bridgewater Station build, there will be no reduction in police presence across the division.

TAKE A BREAK

Easy Mix Banana Cake

This banana cake is all done in one bowl, just mash, mix and cook.

Ingredients:

4 medium ripe bananas (1½ cups mashed)

½ cup (125ml) light flavoured olive oil or vegetable oil (you can blend the two oils if you don’t quite have enough of one

3 eggs

1 cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1½ cups self-raising flour

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (you can be generous with this if you enjoy a more ‘spiced’ cake)

Method: Preheat oven to 180°c. Place the bananas in a bowl and mash with a fork. Add the oil, eggs, sugar and vanilla and mix to combine. Add the flour and cinnamon and mix to combine. Pour into a 22cm round cake tin lined with non-stick baking paper. Cook for 45 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Allow to stand in the tin for five minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Note: You can also make this mixture into muffins, a ring or loaf cake. You can also add choc chips or berries if you have them on hand.

Brighton Football Club joins SFL

The Southern Football League (SFL), in partnership with AFL Tasmania, has confirmed that the Brighton Football Club will be the sixth team to compete in the Southern Premier League from 2025, as part of Tasmania’s state-wide community footy revamp.

Brighton Football Club will join the five current Southern TSL clubs (Clarence, Glenorchy, Kingborough, Lauderdale and North Hobart) to form a six-team Southern Premier League for Men and

Women. The SFL will have two divisions in 2025, a Premier League and a Division One (which is yet to be named). The new-look premier community footy model from 2025 will see a premier league competition in each of Tasmania’s three regions - North-West, North and Southern Tasmania.

SFL President David O’Byrne said the new structure will attract fans to the footy and bring communities together. “Brighton has been on an amazing journey these

New Punjabi Society Festival On The Way

Keep Saturday 20 April

Mela event.

Traditionally a harvest festival for people in Northern India, this new event is hosted by the Punjabi Society Tasmania and will

be a celebration of culture, community, and joy. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun, there will be something for the whole family and community.

Check out Punjabi Society Tasmania’s Facebook page for further details.

last four years and it is a testament to the club that they are able to take this important step - they will represent the Brighton community with great pride,” said David. “The decision to elevate Brighton into a revamped Southern footy league with a Premier division and a new second Division in 2025 is not only an exciting time for the 14 Southern football clubs but it will be a feast of top flight and strong community based football for footy fans. Having this new structure, with the best of the best from the south fighting for glory, will bring fans to the footy and bring communities together.”

Brighton Football Club

President Darren Clark said the club is growing, aiming to be the biggest and best sporting club in Tasmania. “Our junior pathway is now complete for both boys and girls,” said Darren. “If you are growing up in the Brighton and Southern Midlands area, you can play from Auskick through to senior football, knowing you can stay at the one club,” Darren said. “I thank the AFL and SFL and our sponsors for supporting our application. We look forward to more input into making this decision successful. Get on board the Robins in 2024.”

Hard and Green Waste Collection

Week beginning Monday 22 April, 2024

Brighton Council offers a FREE Green and Hard Waste collection service to help residents dispose of unwanted items and green waste. Waste must be placed on the nature strip the night before the collection date and must be able to be listed safely by two men. All hard waste items must not exceed two metres in length.

• All items such as tree branches and cuings must be tied in 20kg or less bundles and a maximum of 1.5m in length and 20cm in diameter.

• Loose materials must be bagged.

• Items such as rubble, soil, rocks and concrete will not be collected.

• Vehicle tyres, fridges, freezers and maresses are no longer accepted as part of these collections. All these items can be taken to the Waste Transfer Station for a fee.

HARD WASTE AND GREEN WASTE ARE TO BE KEPT SEPARATE

Please do not endanger Council Staff by leaving out broken glass, asbestos and chemicals. This service is only available to residents who currently receive kerbside collection.

For more information, please contact the Brighton Council on

admin@brighton.tas.gov.au www.brighton.tas.gov.au

Without the help of Carer Gateway, life would be really difficult.

Kathryn and her daughter Taya are both carers for Kye, their son and brother who has autism.

Through Carer Gateway’s support they were able to go on a retreat to connect with other carers in a supportive environment and take a break.

Care2Serve is the local tassie team connecting Tasmanian carers to Carer Gateway.

If you are a carer and would like help too, contact us.

Support is free, inclusive, and confidential.

Call 1800 422 737 (press 1) or visit carergateway.gov.au

Marge Howrah

Marge Howrah

Taya & Kathryn, Carers

Plain English workshop at Bridgewater Library

Bridgewater Library is hosting a 26TEN Plain English workshop in May. It’s free and available to anyone who wants to build their Engligh language skills or learn more about Plain English. Plain English is a way of presenting information that helps someone understand it the first time they read

or hear it. It allows them to get the information they need, understand it easily and act if they need to.

The workshop will be held on Tuesday 14 May from 10am-1.30pm. Morning tea is provided and bookings can be made through Eventbrite.

Public Notice: Works in Andrew Street Brighton

Please be aware streetscape and drainage works commenced in Andrew Street Brighton in January 2024.

Works will continue until June 2024 and during this time, where possible, it will be best to seek an alternative route.

Brighton Council thanks you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Community Creators in JRLF Senior School

Brighton Council in partnership with Australian Red Cross Tasmania and JRLF Senior School has introduced Community Creators to high school students at JRLF.

The program is part of a pilot program developed by Brighton Council’s Community Development Officer, Kylie Murphy and Australian Red Cross place-based community development worker, Joselle Griffin.

Community Creators focuses on empowering young people to become responsible, empathetic, and active members of their communities. Through working together once a week, the group aims to instill a sense of civic duty, social awareness, and to support young people to become positive change agents in their community. It is about creating an environment for young people to voice their opinions and identify opportunities to work with others in their community.

During normal school hours, kids are given the space to discuss ideas and learn new skills such as public speaking, community team building and what it means to be a good community member or community mentor.

The group is learning key Community Development principles with input from the Australian Curriculum. The program blends ABCD (Asset Based Community Development), co-design, kitchen table

Can using buses help people’s overall health and fitness? That’s what researchers from the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research want to find out. The Get BusActive! study aims to reveal what motivates people to catch the bus, and how bus use improves physical activity.

Public transport use has been linked to more physical activity, with users walking up to thirty minutes per day on average.

Associate Professor Verity Cleland explained that short walks to and from the bus stop and throughout the day all add up to promote good health. “We know that just thirty minutes of activity per day dramatically increases life expec-

conversations and change making community-led principles, to name just a few. The skills learnt and discussions that take place are dependent on where the group wants to take it and in a language they understand and relate to.

Community Creators successfully links with trauma informed practices to create a positive learning environment for everyone. The program is now quite a few weeks in and the feedback has been extremely positive from both the young people and teachers involved. Kylie Murphy, Community Development Officer, Brighton Council shared, “We have a bunch of beautiful kids from a range of different year groups who have been coming along each week and inspiring us all with their level of empathy for each other and interest in learning what it means to be a “Community Creator”. So far it has been a positive experience for us all and we look forward to

tancy, keeps our hearts, bones, and minds healthy, creates more connected and safer communities, and is good for the environment.”

“While many people want to walk and cycle, our cities have been designed with cars in mind,” Verity said. “With less than half of all Australians classed as physically active, we really want to find out what drives people to catch the bus and how bus use improves physical activity.”

The study is using a rewards program - a bit like a frequent shopper scheme - to encourage increased bus use. All eligible Tasmanians will receive $100 for taking part, and half of the volun-

sharing how it is all going at the end of Term 1.”

“The hope and dream is that we can roll this program out to all the schools in our area, including the primary schools. We are so thankful that JRLF Senior School has allowed us into the lives of these young people during school time to pilot the program and we are very grateful for the time that Paul Mabb the cultural space co-ordinator at JRLF has given to supporting us during these sessions,” Kylie said.

teers will receive Metro Greencard credit for meeting weekly bus trip targets. Anyone over the age of 15 who lives in an area of Launceston, Burnie, or Hobart serviced by a Metro bus service, and who currently uses a motor vehicle for trips that could be taken by bus is encouraged to apply at www. getbusactive.com.au.

Menzies researchers were granted $750,000 by the Medical Research Future Fund to do the research in partnership with Metro Tasmania, the Tasmanian Department of Health, the Tasmanian Collaboration for Health Improvement, and the Local Government Association of Tasmania.

Make Brighton fennel free

A culinary delight to some, medicinal herb to others, and an agricultural crop to many, fennel has become common in Australia since its early colonial introduction.

Outside the confines of cultivation, fennel rapidly becomes a problematic weed. This is what we’re seeing across areas of Brighton, and we’re asking for your help to identify and contain any infestations.

Fennel is a perennial herb reaching heights of up to 2 and half meters. It has strong stems with parallel stripes running longitudinally.

Leaves are between 3050cm, alternately arranged

and feathery in appearance, similar to dill leaves. Fennel flower heads have an umbrella shape and are yellow. Fennel’s aniseed scent is a great way to distinguish it from other similar looking plants.

You’ll often find fennel in open woodlands, roadsides, wastelands, degraded pastures, river flats, irrigation channels and abandoned lots. Fennel can invade and colonise native grasslands, some of which are critically endangered. In Brighton, we are lucky to have lowland native grasslands of national significance, rich in native species with a number of high conservation value species. We need to exclude fennel

from these areas and keep our native grasslands fennel free.

The good news is that fennel is easy to treat and eradicate. Plants can be removed by digging (taking care to get all the root mass), then burnt or disposed of in hot compost. Targeted spraying is effective if timed appropriately. Chemical applications of Amitrole can be applied prior to flowering, Triclopyr for mature individuals at 1-2m tall or MCPA when the plant is young. Always seek advice if you’re unsure about chemicals and application methods. Information on herbicide use for fennel control can also be found on the Department of Natural Resources and Environment website.

If you see wild fennel around Brighton, grab your gloves and get weeding! And if you see large infestations that require more time and resources, please contact Brighton Council or the Derwent Catchment Project. Together we can protect our native grasslands and make Brighton fennel free.

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