VOL 15 NO 5 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2024
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Celebrating 25 years of BCN!
This year marks an incredible 25 years since Brighton Council launched the very first edition of the Brighton Community News in August 1999.
With the disappearance of other publications in the area, Council decided to fill the void with a local community paper to focus on local people, local issues and community achievements. The paper was created to share positive stories that all too often were going unheralded by the mainstream media.
Brighton Community News was launched as a paper for everyone in the community to utilise, feel connected with and enjoy. This remains the mission of the Brighton Community News to this day.
Thank you for your ongoing support and all of your contributions over the last 25 years. If you have a great memory to share, or a suggestion for the future, please email us at communitynews@brighton.tas.gov.au.
Brighton High School build complete
Construction on the new Brighton High School is now complete, with the school set to open in 2025.
“Brighton is a thriving community and this school will cater for the growing number of local students,” Premier Jeremy Rockliff said. “The Brighton High School is Tasmania’s biggest public education infrastructure project in more than a decade.”
The Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said the development of Brighton High School has been shaped through community consultation.
“We sought input from students, educators and the local community about what they wanted to see in a new school and I look forward to seeing it come alive as students start their journey next year,” Minister Palmer said. “We know that education is the most powerful driver for improving economic and social outcomes in Tasmania.”
In 2025, Brighton High School will welcome just Year 7 and Year 11 students, but as these students move up, the school will add Years 8, 9, 10, and 12.
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2024 edition deadlines: December/January edition
Stories and contributions: Friday 1 November
Advertising material: Friday 8 November
BRIGHTON COUNCIL
Brighton Council Meetings
Meetings held at Council Offices, 1 Tivoli Rd, Old Beach
Ordinary Council
17 October and 19 November 2024 Meeting commences at 5:30pm
Planning Authority
1 October and 5 November 2024 Meeting commences at 5:30pm
Agendas can be viewed online four days prior to the meetings at: www.brighton.tas.gov.au
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General Enquiries
Email Website
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All correspondence should be addressed to the General Manager, Brighton Council, 1 Tivoli Road, Old Beach 7017.
Gagebrook wins school of the year
Congratulations to Gagebrook Primary School who were recently named 7HOFM 101.7’s School of the Year. Their big win resulted in the school receiving $10,000 to put to use towards its facilities and offerings. The School of the Year competition, which runs annually, highlights the best school around
Hobart. In August, a representative from 7HOFM 101.7 visited Gagebrook Primary School to present the cheque to the excited students and staff. The funds will be spent on sensory pods for the classrooms, to provide a calming and relaxed environment for students.
Meet Leenah, Senior Project Engineer
Brighton Council is excited to introduce Leenah Ali-Lavroff as its Senior Project Engineer. Leenah is a Brighton local who loves living and working in a community that she describes as friendly, relaxed and a great place to raise her two young kids.
Leenah graduated as one of only seven female engineering students in her cohort at the University of Tasmania. Since then, she has worked as an engineer for both council and private firms, with a special interest in road and traffic engineering.
As Senior Project Engineer, Leenah is helping to deliver capital works projects for the council. This includes seeing projects through from the concept stage to the design and build stages, until
project completion.
One project Leenah is working on is the new Bridgewater Youth Hub. This is a space that will be created by young people for young people, with a particular focus on Tasmanian Aboriginal youth and their families. Leenah is excited to see how the input from young people in the community will shape what is designed and built.
Leenah enjoys working for Brighton Council because she gets the opportunity to be involved with lots of different projects and says it’s a friendly environment where everyone knows each other. Leenah is one of the many staff at Council working in the background to make the Brighton municipality a better place to live, work and play.
YOUR COUNCIL
LEIGH GRAY (Mayor)
Brighton 7030 Tel: 6268 0704 / 0488 390 115 cr.gray@brighton.tas.gov.au
BARBARA CURRAN (Deputy 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: 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
Brighton Council provides FREE monthly immunisation clinics at the Brighton Council Offices, 1 Tivoli Road, Old Beach from 2–3pm on these dates:
Tuesday 8 October
Tuesday 12 November
Tuesday 10 December
Tuesday 14 January
Tuesday 11 February
Please note the clinics now take place at the Council Offices at 1 Tivoli Road, Old Beach.
admin@brighton.tas.gov.au www.brighton.tas.gov.au For enquiries please call Brighton Council’s Environmental Health Officer (03) 6268 7029
Bridgewater Jerry Photography winners announced Christmas carols at JRLF
The Bridgewater Jerry Photography Competition has wrapped up for another year, with the winners announced recently at an event in the Brighton Civic Centre Atrium.
The panel of judges was made up of Cafe Connections mem-
bers and a Jess Tyler from sponsor Asthma Australia.
The judges were impressed by the outstanding entries, awarding first place and $200 to David Howlett for his photo of Bridgewater Jerry.
Second place and $100 was awarded to Kelvin Ball, with third place and $50 going to Missy Moo Gebel. Congratulations to the winners and to all who enjoyed photographing the Bridgewater Jerry this winter.
Community Creators encourage volunteering
Brighton Council in partnership with Australian Red Cross Tasmania and JRLF Senior School introduced the Community Creators program to high school students at JRLF this year.
Community Creators focuses on empowering young people to become responsible, empathetic and active community members.
The program is made up of students from different
grades, all passionate about developing and supporting the community and being the voices of change. Students Sophie, Jazmine, Jacob, Liam, Kourtney, Summer and Kaine are supported by facilitators to make a change in the Brighton community.
The group recently visited both the JRLF Op-Shop and the Brighton Community Food Hub to find out what volunteering options there are, to help spread the word
to their peers about how they can volunteer.
This information has been presented in a pamphlet the students created themselves, listing how young people can volunteer and what to think about before you take on a role. More information on volunteering can be found on the Volunteering Tas website, and you can contact Brighton Council to find out more about Community Creators.
Get into the Christmas spirit early this year in November with a Christmas Carol Celebration at Jordan River Learning Federation Senior School. Head along to the top oval to sing your heart out on Friday 29 November from 5.30-8pm.
The event is a community-driven initiative. Two community members who love to sing attended the Brighton Alive Participatory Community Development workshop, held during National Volunteer Week in May. As a result they came up with the idea to stage the carols, and received a seed funding grant of $1,000 from Brighton Council to assist with bringing it to life.
The Christmas Carol Celebration is proudly supported by Brighton Council, Communities for Children, Centacare Evolve Housing, Material Institute and the Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service.
I would like to reflect on the incredible growth and transformation happening in our Brighton township.
I have heard it said that the future success of a city like Hobart is dependent on the links it has with the regions surrounding it and nurturing those links with developing regional towns. I have no doubt that the transformational development of Brighton township is not just important to our residents and region, but is critical to the future growth and liveability of Greater Hobart. We can be proud of the important role we will play in this.
Transformational change in the Brighton township
The new Brighton High School
The new Brighton High School build is complete and its innovative design will support the diverse learning needs of our current and future generations. The doors will open to students in Year 7 and Year 11 in 2025. As one of Tasmania’s fastest growing areas, this new school will support the growing number of families in the region.
New home for Brighton Regional Doctors
Brighton Council and the Australian Government partnered with general practitioner, Dr Mary Lumsden to build a brand new state of the art GP clinic in the centre of Brighton. The construction of the new clinic was completed early this year and the doors opened in March 2024. There are already nine GPs working in the new practice, with Hobart Pathology co-located in the new facilities.
Construction of new IGA supermarket
The new IGA is coming along beautifully in the centre of town and is guaranteed to bring
significant improvements to doing business in Brighton for everyone. The new development also includes four smaller retail spaces, with 84 car parking spaces.
Town Square in the heart of community
At the front of the new IGA there will be a town square for the community to enjoy. Construction recently commenced for the Town Square and is expected to be completed by mid-February 2025. The Brighton Town Square was designed by Playstreet and is being constructed by SLS Landscape Group. It will include a lawn area, picnic tables, outdoor seating, shade sails, native gardens, feature trees, a water play feature and beautiful garden lighting. It will be the perfect place for community members to bump into each other and have a yarn.
Reconstruction of Andrew Street in Brighton
The major works in Andrew Street have included new road pavement, new kerb and footpath plus stormwater works. This project has also provided
Affordable play sessions for young kids
The Brighton Playgroup/ Playcentre has been operating in the community for over 35 years, offering fun play sessions for young children. They provide high quality sessional care in a small, homely and friendly atmosphere on Dollery Court, Brighton. The centre offers a variety of creative and fun-filled activities, inside and out, in their fully fenced playground.
The Brighton Playcentre is licensed by the Department for Education Children and Young People and is coordinated by a qualified childcare educator and an assistant. It runs Tuesday mornings from 9am-12pm, costing $25 per session (please note no child care rebates apply).
A weekly playgroup is held on Monday mornings during the school term between 9:3011.30am. This group is for babies to children up to five years old and their parents, grandparents or carers. The first two sessions are free to try. After these sessions, a membership of $20 applies to assist with the running costs, and the fee is $3 per child per session (and $1 per child for additional children). For more information, visit www.
the opportunity for water main upgrades by TasWater and stage 1 is now expected to be completed in late September.
Seymour Street and Ted Jeffries Memorial Park Master Plan
The budget to plan, design and construct the Seymour Street Master Plan is $3.4 million. The project has been funded by the Federal Labor Government ($2.3m) and Brighton Council ($1.1m).
The project is progressing well:
• The Brighton off-lead dog park, including fencing, landscaping, water, seating, signage, bins and irrigation is complete.
• Detailed design for the new soccer club and change rooms is nearly completed and will go to tender to construct in the coming months.
• Construction of the new club rooms is expected to commence shortly.
• Detailed design for the carpark and Seymour Street road works have been completed. Tender to construct will commence this year.
• Detailed design and extensions of the expanded soccer fields have commenced. The final works will include irrigation, additional fencing, new turf and improved access.
• A design for the skatepark, basketball court and youth area is complete and detailed design and tender will likely be next year in 2025.
Council continues to work closely with the Brighton Storm Soccer Club and Football Federation Tasmania to develop and implement the Master Plan. The coming years will definitely not be business as usual for the township of Brighton, as it grows and evolves into a major regional centre.
It is not enough to just plan for growth in the Brighton township; Brighton Council knows it is imperative to plan well, plan strategically and plan for the long-term.
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
facebook.com/brightonplaygroup or phone Jennifer on 0428 977 418 or Maree on 0417 148 336.
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 696 325
Bin to Win continues success
This year Bin to Win was held at Brighton Council’s Waste Transfer Station in Bridgewater to make it safer and easier for everyone to recycle and get rid of waste. The annual Bin to Win event is delivered in partnership between Centacare Evolve Housing and Brighton Council, and is championed by Council’s Waste Education Officer Gwen Harper.
Bin to Win demonstrates Centacare Evolve Housing and Brighton Council’s commitment to waste education and accessibility. It goes beyond just an event to assist people with clearing out their rubbish. The event offers opportunities for local people to have interactive educational experiences, learning why we should sort our waste, not just how.
Bookings were essential to allow time for residents to chat with the team about reuse and recycling.
As a result, this year’s Bin to Win saw the collection, reuse, recycle or disposal of:
• 132 tyres
• 15 fridges-freezers
• 4 car batteries
• 60 mattresses
• 3 large skip bins full of household rubbish
• Half a skip bin of scrap metal for recycling
• A collection of e-waste items, paint, old car oil (100L) and a range of household items (donated to the School Farm Op-Shop).
Centacare Evolve Housing were also named finalists for the Tasmanian Community Awards - EPA Sustainability Award (Community) recognising their role in bringing together the Bin to Win event. For more information on recycling and reuse, visit Council’s website www.brighton.tas.gov. au/property/waste.
Brighton High School enrolment plan released
The doors will open to Brighton High School students in Year 7 and Year 11 in 2025. Enrolments for subsequent year levels will progress with Year 8 and Year 12 offered in 2026, Year 9 in 2027 and Year 10 in 2028.
The model was developed following consultation with the community and an enrolment Expression of Interest process, ensuring the diverse needs of local families will be met.
Brighton High School will be
able to accommodate up to 600 students. The school will feature a multi-purpose hall, performing arts space, gymnasium, commercial kitchen and café, outdoor learning street and state-of-the-art technologies space.
Brighton High School principal, Megan Bennell, has welcomed the announcement. “It is such a joy to start the partnership with our Year 6s and their families in earnest as we breathe life and learning into these spectacular facilities,” Ms Bennell said.
Keeping safe from indoor gas poisoning
You cannot see, taste or smell carbon monoxide, so being aware of the risks and symptoms of gas poisoning can save your life.
High carbon monoxide levels can cause loss of consciousness, seizures and death. Lower levels can cause headaches, nausea, dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath and confusion. Symptoms often affect more than one person.
To reduce the risk of gas poisoning, never use outdoor barbecues, charcoal grills, portable gas, heat-bead stoves or generators indoors. It’s also important to not use them in other enclosed spaces either, like caravans or boat cabins.
Never use a fuel burning or gas heater inside a house or other enclosed space unless it has a flue or chimney. Do not leave gas heaters running continuously overnight. Only use heaters made for indoor use inside your home, and read and follow the instructions. Make sure your heater is put in and maintained properly by someone with the right qualifi-
cations, and serviced annually. Do not try to heat your home with a kitchen stove or oven, portable gas stove, heat bead stove or charcoal grill. Use a rangehood when cooking to ventilate the gases away, which is especially important for gas cooktops. Do not use wood, coal or heat beads to roast coffee or smoke food inside. It is also recommended to only use natural wood that is dry and not treated, and consider using alternatives to wood fire heating.
On boats, exhaust gases from engines, generators and stoves using any kind of fuel can build up poisonous gases in small spaces like cabins and engine bays. Gases can also build up on low surfaces like the water beside exhaust ports and under duckboards at the stern of powerboats. It’s important to keep cabins and engine bays well ventilated.
If you suspect gas poisoning, immediately get everyone out of the building, caravan or boat. Stay out, call Triple Zero (000) and ask for an ambulance.
The Expression of Interest process was open from September 2023 to April 2024, with 458 individual student EOIs received. Approximately 160 students are anticipated to be the founding students at Brighton High School.
Enrolments for Brighton High School will be open to families who reside in the Brighton, Bagdad and Kempton Primary School intake areas. For more information visit www.brightonhigh.education.tas.edu.au.
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Bridgewater Youth Hub on track
TALS (Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service) and Brighton Council are moving to the next stage of bringing Bridgewater Youth Hub to life. With the motto Guided by culture, designed by community - our voices, our village, our future, our youth, our space, the Hub will be an exciting new addition to Bridgewater.
The process has started with a meeting of the newly formed Bridgewater Youth Hub Project Team, which will guide and advise the community consultation process and ensure feedback from young people will be heard.
One of the first tasks the Project Team has done is to provide input on the upcoming consultation with Jordan River
Learning Federation Senior School students. It is planned to roll this process out with all primary schools in the area within the next few months.
In the future there will be many
opportunities for you to have your say on what you want this Youth Hub to be. If you’d like to be added to the future mailing list for information on ways to be involved, please email Joselle on jgriffin@tals.net.au.
Highlands Bushfest turns 10
Highlands Bushfest, a celebration of the great outdoors, is turning 10 this year, with an epic celebration planned. Held in Bothwell, the festival will feature a diverse range of activities honouring the adventurous spirit and rich cultural heritage of Tasmania. From extreme bicycle stunts, woodchopping demonstrations,
animals, gun and working dog displays, bicycle workshops and pony rides, there will be lots to do. For those who love a bit of friendly competition, there will be a laser shoot-out, whip-cracking workshops and a chance to test your skills on crazy bikes.
The Inaugural Tasmania Sala-
NOTICE OF MEETINGS
The following meetings are scheduled to be held in the Council Chambers, 1 Tivoli Road, Old Beach:
mi Festival will be launched exclusively alongside Highlands Bushfest. Entry is by gold coin donation and there’s also accessible parking, food, friendly volunteers, accessible drop-off/ pick-up zones, and free Wi-Fi. Check out the festival at the Bothwell Recreation Ground on 23-24 November, 2024.
5:30pm
- 5:30pm
- 5:30pm
The public are invited to attend these meetings. Copies of the relevant agenda will be available for viewing at the Council Offices and on Council’s website four (4) days prior to each meeting.
Brighton Town Square construction begins
The construction of the Brighton Town Square, near the new IGA has commenced, with the project expected to be completed by mid-February 2025.
The Brighton Town Square has
been designed by Playstreet and will be constructed by SLS Landscape Group. It will include a lawn area, picnic tables, outdoor seating, shade sails, native gardens, feature trees, a
Pony Club honour
water play feature and beautiful garden lighting. It’s been designed to be an informal gathering place for the community, to meet up, relax and have a yarn.
Brighton and Southern Midlands Pony Club has awarded member Kareena Blackwell with Life Membership. This achievement acknowledges Kareena’s hard work, having been hands-on at the club for over 20 years and a great ambassador.
The aim of Pony Club Tasmania is to encourage young people to learn and enjoy all kinds of sport concerned with horses and riding. Established in 1979, the Brighton and Southern Midlands Pony Club holds rallies on the 2nd Sunday of every month. You can register interest to join by emailing brightonponyclub01@gmail. com.
Grand Savio College reunion
Did you attend the Grand Savio College? There’s a reunion being held over the weekend of 18-20 October, with events for Savio students who were there between 1947-1972 inclusive.
School reunions are a fantastic way to catch up with your old classmates and teachers to find out what your school col-
leagues have been doing since graduation. For those wondering where and what Savio College was, the school is now known as Dominic College, and is situated at the top of Tolosa Street in Glenorchy.
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WHAT’S ON IN
OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER
Brighton Food Hub, which provides affordable food for the community, is open every Tuesday and Thursday (10am4pm), and every Wednesday (4pm7pm). 8
The national Garage Sale Trail kicks off this weekend, running over the weekends, 9-10 and 16-17 November. Find a garage sale near you on www.garagesaletrail.com.au.
OCTOBER
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Rock & Rhyme with your little one at Bridgewater Library, every Wednesday from 10am. Free, no bookings needed.
The rescheduled Winterfest has turned into Sprinterfest now it’s spring! Free food, art, activities and live music all part of the festivities at Botanical, 2A Eddington Street Bridgewater, 11am5pm.
Don’t miss the Brighton Show, giving a glimpse of rural life in Tasmania. Tickets from $5, event taking place at 325 Brighton Road, Brighton.
Terrapin’s new show The Riddle of Washpool Gully is a modern classic of children’s theatre, suitable for ages six and up. Check it out at Hobart’s Theatre Royal, with tickets from www. theatreroyal.com.au.
Celebrate Halloween early with Under One Rainbow’s free family-friendly event from 12-3pm at Cris Fitzpatrick Park. Get your spooky on!
Under One
Rainbow hosts
Drag Bingo, 6pm at the Veterans Memorial Centre, Bridgewater. $25 per person, this is an 18+ event.
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Trick or treaters are invited to Engage Youth Cove Creek’s Halloween BBQ at Cove Creek from 4pm onwards.
NOVEMBER
Enjoy a laugh with Jordan River Community Theatre as they showcase talents in the community. Variety Show has two shows at Brighton Civic Centre, 1pm and 6pm. 4 3 26 5 9 10 13 16
Hear from a speech therapist at Bridgewater Library, 10am. This talk aims to raise awareness in developing language and literacy in children up to five years old. Book via Eventbrite.
Remembering Mary Wood
Former Brighton Citizen of the Year Mary Wood passed away peacefully recently, with a public service held at the Claremont Baptist Church in September.
The star of popular Tasmanian documentary Mary Meets Mohammed, Mary was recognised for her years of giving back to the community through her charity work. Mary’s volunteer efforts ranged from teaching knitting in schools to making presents to gift to charity.
After Mary’s knitting group started making beanies for asylum seekers at Pontville Detention Centre, Mary met Mohammed, who was from Afghanistan. On the surface, they couldn’t have been more different, with Mary being an older Christian lady and Mohammed a young Muslim man. Their friendship was followed over 16 months, and shown in the film by Heather
Kirkpatrick, who gave Mary’s eulogy at her service.
The documentary was received with much acclaim, winning a host of awards across the world, including Walkley Award Finalist Documentary 2013 for excellence in journalism, and Winner United Nations Media Peace Prize - Special Award for Promotion of Multicultural Issues 2014.
Mary was honoured as Brighton’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year in 2014, where she was accompanied to the ceremony by Heather. “I am so grateful that I have been able to change some people’s opinions about how they see asylum seekers,” Mary told the Mercury at the time.
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For two days you can celebrate the 10th year of Highlands Bushfest in Bothwell. There’ll be outdoor activities from bike stunts to yoga, a salami festival, and live entertainment. Entry by gold coin.
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Let technology lend a hand with your holiday shopping, with this Christmas with Pinterest session at Bridgewater Library. 10am, bookings through Eventbrite.
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Enjoy a free community meal at Dining With Friends, held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5.30pm at Brighton Civic Centre.
Attend the School for Seniors at Bridgewater Library on Tuesday mornings, 10am–12pm, with a coffee and chat break in between.
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Get into the Christmas spirit early this year with a Christmas Carol Celebration at Jordan River Learning Federation Senior School Head to the top oval to sing your heart out, 5:30–8pm.
Celebrate Sprinterfest
Winterfest has a new date, having transformed into Sprinterfest (now it’s being held in Spring!) and being celebrated on Saturday 12 October. Head down to Botanical at 2A Edding-
ton Street, Bridgewater, from 11am-5pm for all the festivities. Enjoy free food, art, live music and a range of activities - all are welcome.
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
Activity van hits the road
Keep an eye out! Over the coming months the Communities for Children Mobile Activity Van will be out and about in the community. Brighton Council’s youth team, in conjunction with the Brighton Youth Action
Group (BYAG) and the Bridgewater Youth Hub project team, will use the van as a pop-up base station for connecting with young people. Twenty two young artists contributed to the artwork designs that appear on
the van. The van has the potential to bring a whole range of activities anywhere, anytime. It is decked out with a coffee machine, 3D printer, VR headsets, games, movie screen and much more, so check it out!
TAKE A BREAK
Chocolate and banana muffins
Want to use up those old bananas but are sick of banana bread? This muffin recipe offers delicious respite if you want a new way of using excess bananas. Add in a handful of choc chips or walnuts to add more texture too. Makes 12 muffins.
Ingredients:
3
overripe bananas
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
½ cup light brown sugar
1 ½ cups plain flour
3 tablespoons cocoa powder (sifted)
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
Method: Set your oven to 180 degrees celsius. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with muffin cases or cupcake liners. Peel and mash the bananas with a fork, then add the oil. Mix this in then add the eggs, then sugar. Mix to combine. In another bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa and bicarb, then sift this into the banana mixture, beating gently to combine. Add in any additions such as choc chips or nuts at this point. Spoon it into the muffin cases. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the tops are rounded and spring back when touched. Allow to cool slightly in the tin, then move to a wire rack. Muffins can be frozen for up to two months.
Science fair at St Paul’s
To celebrate Science Week in August, St Paul’s Catholic School hosted a Science Fair for students and families. Class teachers provided hands-on science experiences in the school hall, with Mrs Jones along with Year 5/6 students running each stall. A papermaking stall was set up and hosted by “Garbage Gwen” Harper and the team at the Brighton Council.
There was plenty to see and do, with cloud dough making, bath bomb chemical reactions, magic beans, density columns, taxidermy animals from the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG), cup stacking,
catapult making and periodic table exploration.
The students and their families
had a great time seeing what was on offer, as they deepened their understanding of all things science.
New Jordan River Community Theatre group set to star
Brighton’s new theatre group, the Jordan River Community Theatre, will unveil its variety performance in November.
The community group, which is centred on teaching, act-
ing and performance, has been rehearsing every Monday night for this upcoming inaugural production, to be held on Saturday 16 November at the Brighton Civic Centre. The production is a variety
The Brighton Community Food Hub and Centacare Evolve Housing were recently announced as semi finalists and finalists in the 2024 Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards, organised by Awards Australia.
Brighton Community Food Hub is a finalist for the Community Group Award, and a semi finalist for the EPA Sustainability Award (Community).
Centacare Evolve Housing,
who deliver the annual Bin to Win event in partnership with Brighton Council, is a finalist for the EPA Sustainability Award (Community), with Inspiring Future Leaders, Centacare Evolve Housing a semi finalist for the Community Group Award.
The awards shine a light on the positive achievements of Tasmanians. Winners will be announced at the Awards Gala Presentation Dinner at Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart on Friday 18 Oct 2024.
11AM - 5PM SATURDAY 12 OCT
BOTANICAL 2A EDDINGTON STREET BRIDGEWATER
show designed to showcase the depth of the community’s talent. Head along to have some fun and a laugh or two! For more information, contact John Adkins at johnwtadkins@ gmail.com.
Steps for a healthier planet and mind
Thinking about a world affected by climate change can be scary and even anxiety-inducing for some people. Climate change is a complex global issue that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and powerless.
One of the most effective things we can do to manage distressing feelings is to act on climate change by reducing our carbon footprint. Taking personal and collective action makes us feel engaged and part of the solution, which can help ease some of the anxiety.
Here are five simple actions you can take to reduce your climate impact:
• Walk or ride. Opt for walking or riding instead of driving when going short distances. This reduces carbon emissions and is good for your health.
• Incorporate more vegetarian meals. Reduce your meat consumption by including more vegetarian meals in your diet. This helps cut down on carbon
emissions associated with meat production.
• Minimise food waste. Buy only what you need and get creative with leftovers. When food waste is unavoidable, put it in your green FOGO bin instead of sending it to landfill.
• Conserve energy. Turn off lights and appliances when they’re not in use. This not only helps the environment but can also reduce your energy bills.
• Choose second-hand. Purchase second-hand items, like clothing and furniture, to keep them out of landfill and save money.
There are other practical things we can do to manage distressing feelings about climate change. Taking time out for ourselves away from the 24/7 newsfeed or spending time in nature can also be helpful strategies. As Mental Health Week approaches (5-13 October), it’s a great time to focus on actions that benefit both the planet and our wellbeing.
A hub of community and craftsmanship
The Jordan River Community Workshed, formerly known as Pete’s Workshed, has been a cornerstone of the Brighton municipality for 24 years.
As the oldest operational shed in the southern area, it holds a unique place in the community’s history and continues to be a vibrant gathering spot. Located at 10 Sorrell Street in Bridgewater, the workshed was founded by Bill Griffith and Pete Cousens in 2000.
The shed was originally a place for men to gather, share stories and engage in woodworking. Over the years, it evolved, adapting to the changing needs of the community. In 2022, The Shed temporarily closed for six months to undergo
a massive clean-up and revamp. It reopened in July 2022, boasting a fresh interior and new equipment, ready to welcome the community back. Today, the Jordan River Community Workshed relies heavily on the dedication of volunteer supervisors and other volunteers to keep it running smoothly.
The Shed offers a wide range of woodworking and community activities, from repairing community items to creating custom pieces for local residents. It’s not just a place to work with wood, but also a place to connect, enjoy a chat and a cuppa around the fire, and find a sense of belonging.
Open to the community every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-
2pm, The Shed also accommodates private bookings for groups and schools on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Whether you’re interested in making your own woodwork items or just looking for some good company, the Jordan River Community Workshed is the perfect place to visit. The Jordan River Community Workshed has annual membership packs, as well as casual membership fees.
To have your say about what you would like to see at The Shed, visit www.facebook.com/jordanrivercommunityworkshed to get the link to the survey. You can also pop in and say hi or give The Shed a call on 61 32 38 98.
Tasmania’s unfair dismissal laws explained
Given the rise in small business failures and the trend of downsizing, it’s a good idea for workers in Tasmania to be aware of their rights.
The laws on unfair dismissal in Tasmania aim to shield employees from being let go without a legitimate reason. These regulations are enforced through both state and federal laws, with the Fair Work Act 2009 playing a central
role. The Fair Work Commission (FWC), Australia’s national workplace tribunal, handles most unfair dismissal claims in Tasmania, as the state falls under the federal industrial relations system.
According to the Fair Work Act, Tasmanian employees can lodge an unfair dismissal claim if they feel their termination was severe, unjustified, or unreasonable. This is applicable to those who have been employed for a minimum of six months (or 12 months for small businesses with less than 15 employees) and fall under the national system. A dismissal is deemed “unfair” if it lacks a legitimate reason connected to the employee’s performance, behaviour, or the operational needs of the business.
informed of the dismissal reasons, allowed to present their side, and if the employer adhered to a fair dismissal procedure. Small businesses in Tasmania are required to comply with the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code, which outlines fair dismissal practices.
Employees who believe they were unfairly dismissed must submit a claim to the FWC within 21 days following their dismissal. Depending on the situation, remedies for unfair dismissal may include job reinstatement or compensation.
These regulations strive to ensure a fair balance between protecting employee rights and allowing employers to effectively manage their teams. Employees uncertain about their rights or the claiming process
Garage Sale Trail returns
The Garage Sale Trail returns over two big weekends in November, with residents setting up shop to share their second hand wares.
As Australia’s biggest secondhand treasure hunt, it encourages local residents to sell, shop and learn about the circular economy.
Over the weekends on the 9–10 and 16-17 November, the trail will return to Brighton, with the event offering savings for savvy
shoppers on everything from the essentials you need to the preloved gems you want.
You’re invited to host your own sale or join a group sale in your neighbourhood. The sale can take part over one day or across both weekends. Registration is free at www.garagesaletrail.com.au. For more information, contact Brighton Council or media@garagesaletrail.com.au
Wet a line with the kids this trout season
Have you heard the news? For another season junior anglers and young Tasmanians can go out and chase trout for free.
To fish Tasmania’s inland lakes and rivers, junior anglers from 14 to 17 years old are required to hold an inland angling licence but can apply for a free licence through the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) website, or via an agent.
Those under 14 years of age are not required to hold a licence. The trout season opened on 3 August.
There is nothing better than quality time outdoors alongside friends and family and it’s even better when you can end the day with a fresh fish dinner.
Under the Tasmanian government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future this initiative will remain in place for at least the next three years. This is about fostering the next generation of young anglers, supporting an active and healthy lifestyle and ensuring young Tasmanians have every opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty on offer in Tassie.
Angling licence renewals, and new licence purchases for the 2024-25 season are now avail-
able on the IFS website www. ifs.tas.gov.au/anglers/manage.
We’re helping to prevent bushfires around the state
Protecting Tasmania from bushfires: j o in us in keeping our community safe
TasNetworks and our trusted contractors are taking proactive steps to safeguard properties across the state.
With bushfire season fast approaching, TasNetworks and our authorised contractors will be entering properties across Tasmania over the coming weeks, to clear trees growing too close to TasNetworks-owned powerlines.
If you see trees growing too close to powerlines, please report them to TasNetworks by visiting tasnetworks.com.au or by calling 1300 137 008
Over the coming months, our vegetation contractors will carry out our annual ‘bushfire cut’ program. This program sees authorised crews around the state removing vegetation growing near our infrastructure ahead of bushfire season. Vegetation inspections are underway and the removal of vegetation will be completed between now and November 2024 in ‘high fire danger/high consequence’ areas, as identified in conjunction with Tasmania Fire Service.
If you notice trees encroaching on powerlines, we urge you to report them promptly to TasNetworks. Visit tasnetworks.com.au or call 1300 137 008
