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THE HOBART MAGAZINE What a beautiful time of year this is in Tassie. Crisper days, changing colours and cooler nights. April is a big month - school holidays, Easter, ANZAC Day - there’s a lot happening around Hobart. This month we feature architect and poet Tim Hurburgh on the cover. After growing up across from the site where MONA now sits, Tim went on to become an internationally recognised architect. You might have seen his work at Federation Square, or the Australian Embassy in Berlin or, closer to home, the RBF offices in Kirksway Place. He has channelled his creativity into poetry and has just released a book of poems. We also find out what it takes to be a bagpiper, delve into the Army Museum and wrap up news from your community. As we approach our fourth year creating The Hobart Magazine, we thank you for taking time out with us. It’s always a pleasure putting the magazine together and sharing stories from Hobart. Cheers, Steph, James and The Hobart Magazine team.

INBOX Riders must be trained and licenced. They do not mix with pedestrians. Motorbikes save commuters and visitors time and money, have good range and can carry a reasonable load. They do far less damage to wildlife and infrastructure and they pollute less than cars. As electric motors replace petrol engines motorbikes will be even cleaner, so why exclude them? Damien Codognotto, OAM Spokesperson, The Motorcycle Riders Association of Australia

Motorbikes are commuters too Reducing Hobart’s traffic congestion will improve quality of life in the state capital say members of a new forum. Talk of ferries e-scooter trials sounds good but there was an obvious omission of a tried and tested way of moving people around and in and out of the city. Road registered, CTP insured motorcycles and scooters were not mentioned. Even Mona got a seat on the Southern Transport Forum but apparently no motorcycle representative. Road motorcycles are good commuters and great alternatives to cars for a significant part of our community.

Congratulations Lewis Well done to Lewis Taylor (THM, February 2022) for his great fundraising work for Cancer Council Tasmania. I believe it’s very important for Tasmanians to support Cancer Council Tasmania and bring more awareness to the community. Lewis is a massive inspiration to climb the Abels (Tasmanian mountains), a heartwarming triumph to read! @mistressmary__ via Instagram Thanks for the love! I recently picked up your magazine and read it cover to cover. Thanks for putting it together. The news and the people profiles were great. I enjoyed reading about Hannah Vasicek’s life (THM, March 2022). Helen Sloane, Geilston Bay

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GRAYSON WHITE Interview: Stephanie Williams Grayson White turned his passion for card collecting into one of Australia’s leading collectable businesses Cherry Collectables, with a store in Melbourne and here in Hobart. We crossed paths with Grayson when he decided the Hobart Women’s Shelter deserved a ‘Lucky Break’ after reading our March issue. Each month, Cherry picks an organisation that deserves some extra help, and we agree that the $5390 raised went to a fantastic cause. Where did you grow up and where do you live now? Molesworth when I was growing up, Sandy Bay now. They’re both magical places. Tell us a little about your work? I started card collecting with my partner Renee as a hobby and together, we now run Cherry Collectables. We help people fulfill their card collecting dreams!

in this region is twice as great as China. Cherry is now one of the largest trading card resellers globally. We do that by engaging collectors through almost every channel you can imagine to help their collecting dreams come true. Right now, NBA and NFL cards are very popular but I think the soccer space is the place to invest with a 2026 World Cup in the United States. What is your most valuable piece? Cherry owns a lot of six figure cards but my personal collection is showcased by Muhammed Ali’s rookie card ($30,000). But my favourite card is Daisy Ridley’s first Star Wars autograph that I bought when my daughter Eva was born. Daisy not only redefined the female hero role but she demanded top-dollar for her auto (as much as the top card-signers at the time), so I figured it would represent a great deal when Eva sets off on her own Jedi journey - or at the very least wants to buy a first car…

Your favourite place in Hobart for… Breakfast: Coffee at Villino gives me hope each day and I have a soft spot for Trophy Donuts. Lunch: Thai Veg Hutt has me considering switching teams. Dinner: The Black Cow is literally the best steak I’ve had worldwide...but that was 10 years ago.

What do you love doing outside work? I love fishing but I also love work!

Favourite team? Hawthorn, but I prefer watching NFL football by far.

Who do you admire? David Attenborough and Muhammed Ali.

Favourite Hobart secret? I love getting lost in the beautiful backstreets of Battery Point as I walk to work.

Favourite podcast or tv show? I love edgy comedies, I always have...Fleabag is my recent favourite. Secret vice? Betting on racehorses in the run...it’s not a secret, haha. Why collectables? I seek deep connections and because of the passion people have with collectables, I find this work space very fulfilling. I learnt so much about people and policy working in the public and private sector but it didn’t feed the fire inside me.

What are you reading now? I don’t read. I can read, but don’t. I was recommended The Course of Love recently and it made me regret not reading more - the audiobook did anyway!

What is the collectable market like right now? The trading card space is hot! Australia alone is heading towards a half billion dollar market size and the growth

What was your first job? Working with thoroughbreds. They’re the most beautiful animal on the planet.

What are your daily news/social media habits? News triggers me…I prefer Tik Tok.

What gets your goat? Entitlement.

What’s the best ‘pinch me’ moment you’ve had? We raised $70k for the Salvation Army last Christmas. I had to pinch myself because it happened based on the drive and generosity of a young guy on my team, Blake Riley, the support of my key team members and obviously an amazing community that we have all built over a decade of Cherry. Fundamentally though, it was individuals working autonomously to help the “at risk” and I was hardly involved. It showed me that if you instill a sense of gratitude amongst your team, it can be amplified. Parting words? Hobart is an amazing place to grow up but an even better one to come back to.

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LILLY TREWARTHA Interview: Stephanie Williams Chef Lilly Trewartha has explored the world but loves nothing more than her home state’s produce. Where did you grow up and where do you live now? I grew up down the Channel in a little place called Gordon. I now live in West Hobart Tell us a little about your work? I’m a local chef, currently based in Hobart. I work predominantly in restaurants but over the last few years I have focused more on events and pop ups. My cooking style is pretty diverse but I always focus on highlighting the amazing produce Tasmania has to offer. Why did you become a chef? I grew up around food. Fishing with my dad or learning to cook with vegetables from my mum’s garden. Food and cooking has just always been a part of my life and I love it. I also saw the opportunity for travel and a career that has the potential to always be changing and evolving. The Tassie and Hobart food scene has changed significantly in the past five or so years. Why do you think that is? What’s leading that? Food in Hobart has changed and developed so much from when I started cooking. Garagistes and Mona were absolute game changers and really started the ball rolling on putting Tassie on the map, I think it’s just been a flow on effect from that. Over the last five years there have been so many more incredible producers and suppliers starting to develop and grow down here which makes the food scene so exciting. It all starts with great produce! What role did heading overseas play in your career? And returning? Heading overseas took my career into some beautiful and incredibly different experiences. Probably my favourite was living in the Arctic Circle training huskies and cooking under the northern lights. Ultimately heading overseas led me to London and Peg Restaurant, which became some of 8

the most shaping career moments of my life. We cooked only over charcoal and it truly taught me how to cook with touch, I learnt how to work under pressure and think fast. Heading overseas taught me to grow and adapt in new environments and the importance of trying new things. Since returning I am able to now see the beauty in home. For so long I wanted to leave and I’m so happy I did, but there is something special about this island. Who do you admire? Luke Burgess. He has been a hugely influential figure in my life since I worked for him at Garagistes when I was 18. I admire his views on a sustainable future for the food industry and his passion for sharing and teaching his knowledge. I am truly grateful for everything he taught me then and continues to teach me today. What do you love doing outside work? I love just about anything to do with the water. Diving, fishing or taking my dog to the beach. At the start of lockdown two years ago I started ceramics, now I’m obsessed, kinda like my meditation. It’s weird for a chef but I actually do love cooking at home and having great dinner parties with friends.

Your favourite place in Hobart for… Breakfast: Hands down Sunbear. Always just so delicious, always what you feel like eating and the vibe is so relaxed. Lunch: Hamlet. The menu is always changing and super tasty. It’s also a great social enterprise and gives so much back. Dinner: Tom McHugos. It has got it all! Great local produce, awesome people and a delicious wine list. Favourite team? I think I would be disowned if I did not say Richmond Tigers; an old family throwback. Favourite Hobart secret? When the waters around Hobart light up with phosphorescence. It is truly beautiful.

What are you reading now? I’m currently reading Radical Candor by Kim Scott. It’s a management philosophy book based on Caring Personally while Challenging Directly.

What’s your favourite meal to prepare and eat for yourself? Hainanese chicken rice. Heaps of spring onion and ginger condiment, chilli oil and delicious greens. It’s my ultimate comfort food and it’s so easy to make, you always end up with left overs and a congee the next day.

What was your first job? My first job was washing dishes at Peppermint Bay. It taught me alot about hospitality and kitchens before I started cooking professionally and it’s where I first worked with David Moyle, who has supported me throughout my career and continues to 12 years later.

What’s next for you? I’m actually in the process of figuring that out! I have just left my current role to step out and do something new that will allow me to grow and continue developing my professional self.

What are your daily news/social media habits? I usually check my Instagram in the morning over a cup of tea and keep up to date with multiple news platforms this way.

Parting words? Always say yes to the opportunities that come your way. You can see Lilly in action this month at the ECHO Festival from 8 - 10 April.

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NEW OPENINGS The Migrant Resource Centre (1a Anfield St Glenorchy) have started a new lunchtime delivery and take away service. The social enterprise project is running on Thursdays and Fridays for now, with delivery available to five Hobart post codes. Yummy food whilst supporting a great cause, we are on board! Burger Zone (325 Argyle St, North Hobart) is open in Noho, at the upper end of Argyle Street. There’s chicken, beef and an extensive range of veggie burgers. There’s new life in the old Observatory Bar building in Salamanca with Franklin Wharf Bar and Restaurant (Ground Floor, Murray Street Pier) opening recently, bringing all day dining to the waterfront. Open from 7:30am, seven days a week, there’s a fresh new Sydney-vibe interior and there’s plenty of favourites on the menu. Keep your eyes peeled for a new function centre coming soon. Lark Distillery have opened their new Pontville Cellar Door (76 Shene Road, Pontville), offering an intimate and immersive whisky service inside some epic 19th-century architecture - you can tour the premises and blend your own bottle of malt whisky. The Cascade Female Factory (16 Degraves Street, South Hobart) opened their new History and Interpretation Centre, a space to highlight and celebrate the role of Australia’s convict women. Sashiko Design now has a permanent working 10

gallery at the Salamanca Arts Centre (Shop 16) where you can find Kiyomi’s authentic traditional Japanese crafted bags, cushion covers and jewellery. FREE BUS TRIPS FOR TASSIE! Wincing at petrol prices? Try the bus it’s currently free. The state government initiative began in the last week of March and is running for five weeks until the end of April, at a cost to the taxpayer of about $2 million. All public bus travel across the whole state will be included, as will the government’s publicly subsidised private services. Adrienne Picone, the CEO of TasCOSS, said it was a great move but that many Tasmanians on low incomes reside in rural and remote areas where public transport options are limited. “Free public transport for five weeks will undoubtedly assist Tasmanians with commuting costs and provides an alternative to taking the car, however we know for many Tasmanians living in under-serviced areas public transport is simply not a viable option,” said Ms Picone. For those who do live within a public transport catchment - will it encourage us to ditch the car (for a few weeks at least), to save some money, lower carbon emissions and get in some incidental exercise walking to the bus stop? Will there be enough bus drivers to keep up with the demand? Time will tell. In the meantime, enjoy a free ride.

FEELING LONELY? CHECK OUT THESE GREAT WAYS TO SOCIALISE IN HOBART Friends can come and go and social circles change as you age, but social interaction doesn’t and shouldn’t have to slow. Tasmania has one of the highest ageing populations per capita in Australia, making it the perfect grounds to establish some new life long friendships through social outings and events. Mathers House and Criterion House both facilitate programs and activities for those in their golden years, aiming to celebrate and share the wisdom one can only have from a lifetime of experience. There are book club meetings, technology assistance programs, and different outings planned each month. Fresh air and vitamin D are the best antidote to feeling a little blue, so a helping hand in the garden might be exactly what you need. Still Gardening pairs up volunteer “garden mates” with avid senior gardeners to help with the never-ending weeding and pruning, and any heavy lifting. Residents get to still be involved and get their hands dirty, just with a little company and an extra set of hands. To participate in this program, contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422. Don’t forget the Mens Shed Association. This one’s for all ages but if you were once handy on the tools and have trouble sitting still, head down to your local shed where you might be able to learn a new skill, or teach someone your own. Fancy a cuppa and a chat? The Shed is a one stop shop and brings together that camaraderie we all love, and maybe miss, in a workplace. Head to www.tasmanianmensshed.org.au to find your shed.

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AAAH-CHOO READY? WINTER FLU SEASON INCOMING Now’s the time to plan for the flu, with vaccinations recommended from mid-April. Health authorities are pleading with the Tassie public to get the flu vaccine before winter truly hits this year, and they’re hoping to break previous records. “This winter, we will be aiming to boost the number of people with a Covid booster vaccine, increase our child vaccination rates and achieve record flu vaccination rates particularly amongst vulnerable Tasmanians,” Health department secretary Kathrine Morgan Wicks said. The flu vax is free for all children aged between six months and five years, adults over 65, pregnant women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from six months of age, and anyone over six months of age with a chronic medical condition. Flu vaccines are available through your GP and some local council immunisation clinics and pharmacies. Don’t forget to call ahead first to check. NATIONAL STANDARD BMX TRACK ON THE WAY FOR SORELL We could be in for a new, national standard BMX track in Sorell. Sorell Council recently gave in-principle support for the relocation of the Southern City BMX Track, which is currently in Berriedale, to Pembroke Park in Sorell. The track was originally going to relocate to Tolosa 12

Park in Glenorchy but geotechnical issues would have increased the cost to approximately $2.1 million, far exceeding the project’s proposed budget. The new track will be partially funded by the Tasmanian Government through a $250,000 grant from the Department of Community, Sport and Recreation. Glenorchy City Council may also contribute to the relocation costs, with negotiations around the funding arrangements continuing. Sorell Council will now conduct further investigations to confirm the cost of building the new facility before making a final decision on the move. CHANGES TO TASSIE CAT LAWS NOW IN EFFECT New changes to the Cat Management Act 2009 came into effect on 1 March 2022, ordering cat owners to microchip and desex their pets once they reach four months of age. Aiming to reduce the impact on Tasmania’s environment and to improve the welfare of domestic cats, the changes will hope to also decrease the number of unwanted litters born each year. Cat owners are also limited to no more than four cats on their property without a permit, and those wanting to breed from their cats must be a member of a registered cat organisation. Visit the DPIPWE website for more information. ASTHMA TOOLKIT UPDATE Asthma Australia has released the latest edition of their Asthma Toolkit, a must have for people living with asthma and breathing difficulties. Each toolkit has a bunch of resources to help manage life and the difficulties asthma can impose on everyday life. There’s an action plan to keep track of your breathing changes, common questions to ask your doctor, an emergency wallet card if you find yourself in trouble, all to make living with asthma a little bit easier. You can order a free toolkit online via jtyler@ asthma.org.au or call 03 9086 7866.

THUMBS UP With the arrival of Autumn also comes some much anticipated (and needed) rain!

Footy season is back!

A.I. is going to help keep scooter riders and pedestrians safe.

Cups of tea.

Free public transport until the end of April.

THUMBS DOWN Seems like the world is falling apart a little. The war in Ukraine and recent flooding in Northern NSW and QLD makes Tasmania seem like a little haven.

The price of petrol isn’t going anywhere south for a while.

When you get one of those letters from your kids’ school…to say there’s a case…or cases…or an outbreak in their class.

Price of coffee going up.

The invasive wasps that are having way too much fun this Autumn.

Hobart has been named as the most unaffordable city for renters in Australia according to the latest report from the Rental Affordability Index (RAI).

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We are delighted to launch TasOGS GP-led Pregnancy Care (GPLPC) for low-risk women booking to birth at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). This is collaborative antenatal and postnatal care with your family, your Women’s Health GP specialist, and the Maternity team at the Royal (RHH).

Why should I consider TasOGS GP-led pregnancy care? + You will experience the benefits of continuity of care in your pregnancy, which research has shown to improve perinatal outcomes. + You can have peace of mind that your specialised care is with GPs specifically trained in Women’s Health, who are all mothers themselves, excellent listeners and keep up to date with the latest evidence based practices. + You will have access and dedicated appointments with the TasOGS midwifery team for one on one tailored information sessions. + You are eligible for TasOGS WHGP continued care after your pregnancy for all your women’s health needs.

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A KNITTING SUCCESS! In the lead-up to International Women’s Day, there was a call out for Tasmanian ladies to celebrate their favourite body bit by re-creating it in any textile form. The launch of the Knit Your Bits exhibition

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was a huge success at Ross on 8 March, with 82 items on exhibit. There were gold bowels, fancy felt vaginas and a pair of ‘speak up’ lips forged from knitted squares from the Goodwood community. Over 50 women attended the first day of the

decorative ones. It is an increasingly popular way to access local produce and on an urban scale support food security. When and where will it be? The garden is being planted on the community thoroughfare that runs through SOHO ARTS. SOHO ARTS is a community owned facility in the old Macquarie Street School building and the garden will weave around the community hall they run. Volunteers have started clearing the ground for planting in Autumn.

There’s a new food forest coming to town. SOHO ARTS have been given a grant to plant and host the community-owned collection of edible plants, and Lucinda Toynbee Wilson, Manager of SOHO ARTS, told The Hobart Magazine why it’s such a great idea for Hobart suburbs. Tell us what the plan is with the food forest in South Hobart? A food forest is a planting design that chooses edible plants over purely 14

What will be planted? There will be a mix of perennial herbs, fruit and nut trees. Hardy edible plants, that will thrive in a public place. Who is it for? It’s for the community. It is responding to a strong desire from South Hobart residents to be proactive and increase public amenity for everyone. Has a public food forest happened

travelling exhibit which will make its way around the state before coming to Moonah Arts Centre in August where the People’s Prize of $1000 will be announced. Check the Women’s Health Tasmania website for more. Pics by Karen Brown Photography.

anywhere else in Hobart? I’m sure it has! There is a strong connection to permaculture philosophy and Tasmanians are big gardeners. How can people get involved whether they’re in South Hobart or elsewhere? We are planning working bees so if people want to lend a hand email manager@soholivingarts.org and we will send out the info. If someone reads this from another suburb and thinks “gosh I’d like to create that in my suburb!”, what would you suggest they do? This project is a partnership between the South Hobart Sustainable Communities and SOHO ARTS. I would suggest people look to their own version of similar organisations or go to your local MP. There are a number of Federal grant opportunities that they help facilitate. Andrew Wilkie’s office was incredibly helpful getting this project off the ground and supported.

The bush poo There’s nothing like finally finding that perfect spot. Not too far. Not too close. Just right. Hydro Tasmania is the caretaker for some of the most beautiful camping locations our island has to offer. So please, when nature calls go at least 20m from the water, dig a 15-20cm hole and bury your toilet paper when finished. hydro.com.au/things-to-do

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SANDY BAY TO BATTERY POINT WALKWAY TO BE REVISITED A report is being prepared into the cost of redesigning the proposed Battery Point Walkway project, which would see Sandy Bay and Battery Point linked for walkers and cyclists. Hobart City Council will view the report which summarises relevant costs and investigate the potential cost of redesigning the walkway. In the March council meeting Councillor Mike Dutta moved the motion to consider reviving the project, which has been suggested in the past but met with concerns from local residents. Cr Dutta said the walkway could become an iconic feature and improve active travel connectivity. Cr Behrakis pointed out that the walkway would unfairly impact Battery Point home owners. Given we’re experiencing businesses and households under financial pressure, is the proposal’s timing ideal for council funding? NEW LAW SCHOLARSHIP FOR FIRST NATIONS STUDENTS A new university scholarship has been developed to support more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to study law at university. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are over-represented in the criminal justice system and underrepresented in the legal profession. The Rose Smith Law Scholarship - named after one of the first Aboriginal people to be admitted to practise Law in Tasmania - will be awarded annually to a first-year student and will last for the four years of their law degree. The scholarship is 16

a collaboration between the Riawunna Centre for Aboriginal Education, the Law Faculty at the University of Tasmania and Tasmania Legal Aid. Professor Greg Lehman, the Pro Vice-Chancellor Aboriginal Leadership at the University, said improving access and pathways for Aboriginal students, from course entry through to employment, was a major priority. “Opportunities such as this can be life changing for students. Rosie has inspired us all and we are delighted, with our collaborators, to honour her contribution in this way.” GOT SPARE BIKES? DONATE THEM! The Tasmanian Bike Collective are on the hunt for donated bikes to use in their programs. TasBC empowers young people to learn new life and work skills through the medium of working on and restoring bikes. They’re always on the lookout for good quality (i.e. not rusty, really cheap or trashed) bikes and bike parts, but at the moment they are particularly in need of 20 inch bikes. Ant Adler, the Director of TasBC said any donated bikes will be put to very good use. “All donated bikes are used to mentor and develop work skills in young people who are struggling at school or home. Once the bikes are restored they are sold on and the money raised is put back into running the program.” The Bike Collective is excited to be getting ready to launch its third program in May this year. The Clarence Plains Bike Collective will work alongside young people from Rokeby and Clarendon Vale. If you have

REDEVELOPMENT IDEAS WELCOME FOR GIBLIN STREET QUARRY Got some ideas about how a former quarry could be redeveloped? The City of Hobart is all ears, launching an Expressions of Interest for how the unused land should be redeveloped. The Giblin Street Quarry has been rehabilitated in recent years, and council wants economic or community benefit to be at the forefront of whatever is proposed. The land was an old asphalt quarry in its previous life, so there’s a few topography and accessibility issues, but plenty of potential for industrial or large-scale recreational development. There is also a second, smaller parcel of land suitable for residential development, pending the larger block’s development. Expressions of interests for both properties will close 28 April, 2022, contact Devine Property for applications. MADE/WORN: AUSTRALIAN CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY ON SHOW AT TMAG This autumn, TMAG is featuring 22 contemporary jewellers who are currently creating in Australia. Australian Design Centre touring exhibition Made/Worn: Australian Contemporary Jewellery is a vibrant exhibition that explores the act of making and how jewellery is worn on the body, with intimate and more large-scale works on show too. The exhihbition is on until 15 May in Argyle Gallery 4. Go find yourself something nice. Pic: Made/Worn: Australian Contemporary Jewellery, Liam Benson, Coat of Arms, 2009. Image: Steven Cook.

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DIRTY DERWENT NO MORE A recent clean up at Prince of Wales Bay has seen a reduction in the litter found. Around mid-March local businesses joined with the Derwent Estuary Program (DEP) to crack down on the litter hotspot as part of this year’s Clean-Up Australia Business Day Campaign. Ursula Taylor, CEO of the Derwent Estuary Program told us Prince of Wales Bay had been identified as a litter hotspot and a focus for the DEP for a few years. Ursula said the reduction in huge deposits of litter over that time was encouraging but that, unfortunately, microplastics were an ongoing issue. Talk us through the recent clean up at Prince of Wales Bay. This is the fourth year we have cleaned up at Prince of Wales Bay. We were pleased to find that the litter load has reduced. There was still plenty of litter but the knee deep piles of bottles and plastics have gone. Mostly we are dealing with small pieces of plastics including polystyrene, foam, food wrappers etc.

Why was Prince of Wales Bay chosen for these clean ups? Prince of Wales Bay has a significant litter load which is due to the urban nature of the catchment and shape of the bay, which traps litter along the shoreline. 18

What impact do you see small plastics and microplastics having on the Derwent River? We are pleased that the litter trap installed in the nearby rivulet by Glenorchy City Council is capturing litter and preventing it reaching the bay. However it was incredibly sobering to see the huge quantity of small pieces of plastic in this part of the Derwent. Our concern is that as these pieces get smaller they will eventually end up as fish or bird food which we know is detrimental to their health. How is the general state of the bays along the Derwent in regards to litter? Is it getting better or worse? Some bays accumulate litter more than others due the catchment and the shape. On our annual ricegrass weed survey we also map litter hot spots. Some places are difficult to access so we liaise with our council partners about managing these sites. Litter will continue to be a challenge for us because of the amount of packaging that goes with the way we all live. Can people get in touch to suggest a spot for a clean up? Yes, we’d be happy to hear about litter hotspots in the Derwent, and we encourage local groups to help by organising

their own clean up events. Clean Up Australia Day has great resources for groups and they encourage clean-ups at any time of year. What should we be focusing on when it comes to litter around the Derwent? I’d like to encourage everyone to be litter aware as we go about our daily lives. Whether it’s the choices we make at the supermarket to buy items with less or no packaging, or picking up litter on a walk with the dog. Every little bit will help, and the actions of many will make a big difference.

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NEW ASPHALT PUMP TRACK FOR KINGBOROUGH A new asphalt pump track is being built in Kingborough. The existing small dirt pump track at the mountain bike park will be upgraded and extended to become about 3-4 times the size. The new track will be funded by the Department of Communities with Kingborough Council contributing $65,000 to improve the area facilities including a shelter, seating, a bike rack and carpark upgrades. BE BRAVE, MAKE CHANGE THIS NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK National Reconciliation Week (NRW) has been held since 1996, between 27 May and 3 June. The week commemorates the 1967 referendum which gave Aboriginal Australians the right to vote, and the 1992 High Court Mabo ruling which debunked the idea of ‘terra-nullius’ and paved the way for native title. Each year NRW follows a theme, and this year Australians are being challenged to “Be Brave, Make Change” and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation. Following this year’s theme closely, Reconciliation Tasmania is bringing two brave change makers to this year’s annual NRW breakfasts. Signatory to the Uluru Statement from the Heart and Enshrinement of the Voice campaigner, Thomas Mayor, will travel from the Northern Territory to Tasmania for NRW. He’ll be joined by the 2022 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year, North-West palawa woman Kaytlyn Johnson. The breakfasts will be held in Hobart on 1 June, the following day in Devonport on 2 June and finish in Launceston on 3 June. For more details and bookings go to www.rectas.com.au/national-reconciliation-week. TASSIE TOURISM WINNERS ARE GRINNERS Congratulations to all the winners at the recent Australian Tourism Awards! After a tumultuous few years, members of the Tasmanian tourism industry snagged eight gold medals, four silvers and three bronze. Coal River Farm, Wonders of Wynyard, Gordon River Cruises and Mures each took away their first 20

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MORE THAN JUST HOT AIR… Interview: Lilian Koch Sally Kennedy’s passion for bagpipes has spanned nearly five decades. She is a life member of the Hobart Highland Pipe Band and has even played at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland alongside her husband Paddy. Her generous spirit has led her to teach others how to play the bagpipes – at no cost. Where in Hobart do you live? I now live in New Town. My parents were teachers and moved around a lot, so I grew up in different places like Levendale, Dunalley, Lenah Valley and Strathgordon. After our wedding, my husband Paddy and I bought a house in New Town but wanted to bring up the kids in the country, so Paddy got a job in Wynyard. We lived in Sisters Creek on the North-West coast for 23 years. When we retired we decided to move back to the house in New Town. How long have you been part of the Hobart Highland Pipe Band? A long time, since I was about 13 or 14. After moving to the north, Paddy and I continued to play competitions with the Hobart Highland Pipe Band, but we also joined the Burnie Highland Pipe Band. So for 23 years, we did a bit of both. We fully re-joined the Hobart band about ten years ago. We now play at parades, ANZAC day ceremonies, graduation ceremonies, weddings, funerals, and parties. It can either be a single person playing, a small band, or the full band. Why did you take up the bagpipes? I started playing the pipes at the age of 12. I attended The Friends’ School, and my friends were in the pipe band and took me along. My grandfather was Scottish, so I was quite interested in the pipes anyway. You generously teach others for free. Why? There’s a culture in pipe bands that you learn to play for free, like I did. Then 22

you give something back by teaching the next group. There are three of us in the band who are currently tutoring for free. All the equipment is on loan, and we supply all the clothes - kilts, jackets, shoes, everything. All people need is a real desire to learn and be aware that it’s a lot of work. We’re actually looking for band members right now for our bass drum, tenor drum, side drum, and of course, the pipes. We’re happy to teach novices, but if someone already knows how to play, please come and join our band! We currently have seven pipers, four to five side drummers, but only one bass drummer and one tenor drummer. Most pipe bands around the world struggle a little bit with finding enough players. Due to COVID, many competitions were cancelled. The last Tattoo in Scotland was held in 2019. What do first-time learners of bagpipes need to know? There are three drones [cylindrical tubes extending from the bag], and one chanter [a tube similar to a recorder consisting of finger holes], so you have four reeds to keep on top of, and you have to make sure they stay supple and airtight. You learn on a practice chanter to start with. There are only nine notes on the scale, so there are lots of very quick movements you can do to make things more interesting. It takes a little while to master those. Once you’ve got a

few tunes under your belt, you can start on the actual bagpipes and that’s another huge challenge – just being able to blow it up and keep the sound going! I have one learner at the moment who is doing really well. She has been learning for eight months and putting a lot of effort into it, and she now already plays the bagpipes, which is really quick. She still does find it a bit challenging to get a sound out of the pipes. You need to be quite strong, but it’s mostly a matter of perseverance. What is your favourite type of music to play? I love slow airs because they tend to have a lot of feeling. I particularly like ‘Loch Broom Bay’ and ‘For Ireland I’d Not Tell Her Name’. For a really lovely brighter tune, I love the hornpipe, ‘Helen Black of Inveran’. Bagpipes are very emotive and tug at your feelings. They are very challenging and take a while to learn and a long, long time to master, but you grow to love them. I think you either love the bagpipes or you don’t, I don’t think there’s any middle ground! Where can readers hear you play this ANZAC day? Our two Anzac Day parades will take place at 6am at Kingston Beach for the dawn service and 9am at the Lenah Valley Cenotaph near the Lenah Valley RSL Club.

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Get crafty at the Teacup & Saucer Colouring Workshop at Picrnicr Studio & Gallery in the city, from 10-1pm. Book on Eventbrite.

It’s ANZAC Day. Check your local RSL club for details of memorial services around Hobart.

Kita Mean keeps things Delightfully Camp in Hobart at The Grand Poobah from 6pm.

Schools out for term 1, and for the big kids (the adults) there’s an Easter Party with the Southern Lights Band at the Polish Club from 6:30pm.

Australian electronic producer duo Flight Facilities bring their Forever Tour to Hobart. They’re at Hobart City Hall from 7pm. Learn how to use Fimo clay to create fun colourful things today at YouthARC. Free!

Aussie twin pop sensations The Veronicas play Tolosa St Park from 6:00pm

Hip copyhoppers Bliss N Eso are playing at The Goods Shed tonight from 8pm. It’s also Bhangra Night at Altar, as part of the Vaisakhi Festival celebrating Punjabi solar new year. TSO performs Strauss from 7:30pm.

Good Friday. Join the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation’s Easter Egg Hunt and Family Picnic Day at the Botanical Gardens. Hop over to rhhresearchfoundation.org for all the info.

Sing along to your favourites from Kiwi wonders Crowded House as they play the MyState Bank Arena tonight from 6pm. Book ahead.

It’s opening day of The Adventures of Peter Rabbit and his Friend at The Playhouse Theatre. Or check out The Invitation, Caroline McGregor’s exhibition of her sculptures and painting, at Salamanca Arts Centre.

Check out the Australian Design Centre’s touring exhibition Made/Worn: Australian Contemporary Jewellery. It’s on display at TMAG’s Argyle Gallery until 15 May.

Kingston Library is hosting a ‘Protect yourself against scams’ session with the Office of e-Safety today from 9:45am. Register on Eventbrite.

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Get spontaneous at Hobart’s Festival of Improvised Theatre - it’s on tonight at the Peacock Theatre, 8pm to 10pm.

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There’s a very cool kids’ blacksmithing workshop today at Mattila Studio - it’s down by the water on Napoleon St, Battery Pt. 9am-5pm, and for ages 5-15. Info at www. petemattila.com

Catch Nerida Stockley’s From the Desert to the Sea exhibition featuring various mediums including painting, drawing, ceramics and collage, at Bett Gallery until May 7. Open 10-4 Tues-Fri and 10-2 Saturdays.

The wonderful Gen Fricker brings the funnies to the Clubhouse at the Hobart Brewing Co tonight from 8pm.

Australian acoustic duo The Dreggs bring their stomping fun music to Altar tonight from 7pm.

The Drover’s Wife The Legend of Molly Johnson is a reimagining of Leah Purcell’s acclaimed play and Henry Lawson’s classic short story. A searing Australian western thriller, screening at the State Cinema.

It’s Earth Day. Take the kids to the South Hobart Resource Tip Shop to learn about decomposition and use reclaimed materials to make their own to take hom. For ages 5+, from 10am.

Enter The Quiet Zone at Hobart Breathing Space for a bit of time out. Think harp, singing bowls, gentle percussion, and breath work. 7pm start. Brooke Street Pier Market from 4:30pm.

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The Fresh Hop Beer Festival is on at the New Norfolk Distillery today from midday to 9pm. And tonight Aussie legends the Hoodoo Gurus are on their 40th Anniversary Tour and play City Hall from 7pm.

The Page and Cup are hosting an Introduction to Herbal Brews today to teach you how various herbs and plants can be used to make a tea. Head to www.thepageandcup. com.au to book.

SUNDAY

It’s National Hug Your Dog Day. But also, the Hobart Youth Market at the Youth Arts & Recreation Centre from 10am, and Indian New Year and Easter Celebrations at the Polish Hall in Newtown from 10am.

Easter Sunday. Need more Easter eggs in your life? The Old Kempton Distillery is hosting an easter egg hunt with prizes for best dressed, live music, face painting and more. From 10am, bookings essential.

Mallika Naguran will read the story Mossy Mess from her most recent book, She Never Looks Quite Back, at a special Earth Day outdoor event at the Waterworks Reserve. Meet at the car park at 3pm, rain or shine!

Esther Hannaford brings Carole King’s classic Tapestry album to life at Wrest Point. Tix at livenation.com.au Custard - aka that fun 90s band that Bluey’s Dad is in - play The Republic from 8pm too.

The National Trust’s Autumn Plant Sale at Runnymede in New Town is today! There are plants, compost, produce, books, coffee and bric a brac. North Melbourne play Geelong Cats at Blundstone Arena, from 1pm.

Songstresses Wendy Matthews and Grace Knight play their ‘We’re Going to Graceland’ Elvis show at The International Longley Hotel from 2pm. Isle Weddings Expo is on today at MAC02 from 10-3pm.

For even more events in Hobart and further afield this month head to www.thehobartmagazine.com.au/aprilevents change. Check in with individual events for further details.

8-10 April The East Coast Harvest Odyssey (ECHO Festival) is back for 2022. The theme each year is something very east-coast-ish this year it’s Kelp Forests. You can expect to even drink kelp in the form of a delicious festival cocktail. Enjoy food, wine, art, music, stories, science and more on the fringes of Swansea. echofestival.com.au for more. 10 April Raise money and awareness for the Devil Facial Tumour Disease by taking part in the Devil of a Swim at Bicheno. Hosted by the Bicheno Surf Life Saving Club, it’s on from 8:30am-2:30pm. 22-25 April Head across the Channel for the Nayri Niara Good Spirit Festival - a three-day gathering of music, ceremony, knowledge sharing and arts on lunawunna alonnah, Bruny Island. The Festival is a chance for Indigenous and non-indigenous people to share knowledge and ceremony, music, food and more. nayriniaragoodspirit.com 23 and 24 April 2022 TrailGraze is a new kind of

food festival, being held in the North West. Prior to the event, invited chefs spent four days ‘grazing the trail’ to prepare special recipes utilising the local produce. TrailGraze will feature some of our most highly regarded chefs and culinary professionals including Analiese Gregory, Kobi Ruzicka, Massimo Mele, Alex Prichard, Craig Will, Palisa Anderson, Luke Burgess and Clayton Wells. An eating road trip…yes please! 24 April - 8 May Autumn is the time of year to spot the turning of the Fagus, our stunning deciduous native alpine birch. The annual Festival of the Fagus is back at the Cradle Mountain Hotel this year, including a free Kids’ Fagus Forage event, workshops, classes, tours and special menus. www. cradlemountainhotel.com.au/ festival-of-fagus

30 April It’s International Jazz Day celebrate with three sessions of jazz in one day in Launceston. Three Boathouse sessions are on at various times at The Boathouse Centre. Presented by the Launceston Jazz Club. trybooking.com for more.

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INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECT RETURNS TO HOBART FOR POETIC RELEASE Interview: Stephanie Williams of the use of timber in construction. And I also worked on the Swinburne University ATC in Hawthorn, which was the first education building in Australia to receive 5-star green star accreditation. I’m also proud of the RBF offices in Kirksway Place responding to the rhythms of Salamanca below, and a recent Hobart house which has been published and featured in awards.

As an architect, Tim Hurburgh has worked on some incredible projects around the world. Since relocating back to Tasmania, he has turned his creative attention to poetry, releasing his first book. You grew up in Hobart, graduating from the Hobart Technical College in 1966. How did your Tassie childhood inform your future? I was fortunate that my parents had a new house designed and built beside the Derwent (opposite MONA) when I was 11. I looked forward to travelling out every weekend for inspections - watching the skill of the workers, the tools and machines, and experiencing the unique sounds and smells. I became fascinated that spaces and forms could be created just from one’s imagination. Although none of my family were architects I was completely hooked. I knew then I wanted to be an architect. You’re an accomplished architect. What have been some of your career highlights? After graduation I designed three houses on magnificent Hobart sites at Kingston, Blackmans Bay and the 26

Grange, I thought life couldn’t get much better. This work helped me to secure a scholarship to study at Harvard University in Boston with my wife Isabel, which was a tremendous privilege. Later I worked on the RMIT Textiles Building in Brunswick, pioneering all timber facade on a multi level institutional building, which as inspired by my Tasmanian heritage and in particular the Derwent Valley’s famous Oast Houses led to a national reappraisal

You were recently appointed as jury member and chair of the Tasmanian Architecture Awards. What do you find most compelling and distinctive about Tasmanian architecture? There is a uniquely Tasmanian passion and intensity amongst our arts community. This is reflected in architecture with bold original concepts and a focus on immaculate detailing. After a career in Melbourne, you now divide your time between Melbourne, Ouse and Hobart. What prompted the move? We have regularly returned to Tasmania and more recently my family have become involved in a family farming business at Ouse, where we now

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live. I travel to Melbourne once a month for a few days. You also write poetry. How long have you written for? I’ve always dabbled in poetry - its abbreviated, cryptic format appeals to me. There is also an historic tradition of architects writing poetry from Michelangelo, Thomas Hardy to John Betjeman. I’ve written and studied poetry more seriously in the past four years. ‘Disruptions’ is the title of your first book of poetry. Why did you choose that title? I originally chose Disruptions as the title for the major poem I wrote about the mental disruption of growing up and then working in diametrically opposed environments. Later it seemed fitting as the book title in a contemporary world disrupted by cataclysmic unexpected events - first Covid and now Ukraine. Together with massive strategic disruptions to the global status quo: cryptocurrency to the world’s financial system and the ubiquitous impact of social media. How do you describe this collection of poems in your book? It’s an eclectic collection with a Tasmanian focus, embracing personal passions and universal themes of the environment, special places, relationships and life events. I’ve mostly written it in Tasmania in vibrant style with humour and candour.

Why did you decide to publish your book of poems? I had shown a skeleton of the book and some of the principle poems to well-known Tasmanian media personality and champion of the arts, Judy Tierney. Judy’s advice was as I’d achieved a significant milestone which family and friends would appreciate, I should continue and try and get it published. I was delighted when Hardie Grant provided this opportunity. Is there a thread that runs between your creative pursuits? I’ve enjoyed creating something from nothing: from just an idea. My buildings, poems, and stories are all constructed around either a brief, situation or event. I then develop refine and polish them until they’re ready to ‘see the light of day’! What do you like to do outside architecture and poetry? I enjoy pottering for relaxation…Winston Churchill once said relaxing wasn’t doing nothing, it was doing something different! In my case mostly around the farm. And I’ve played competition Real Tennis internationally. A game I discovered in Hobart whilst a student which has taken me to amazing places around the world. Robert Fahey, from Hobart is the current world champion.

What do you love to do in Hobart? I love to walk around the docks: the colour of the sky, the ripple on the water, the clanks in the rigging tell all about a Hobart day. And for some fun...we’ve heard that nothing rhymes with purple and orange! Have you found any other words particularly challenging? No actual word, but prepositions as a class of words are definitely the most challenging! If, on, with, from etc. We all use them instinctively but in poetry they are ‘Verboten’! Only lazy poetry uses prepositions! PS. Curple rhymes with purple but only a super keen horse lover would know that!

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ARVE FALLS LOOKOUT Words: Amanda Double Feeling stifled from long days of mask-wearing? Luckily, in Tasmania we are never far from somewhere beautiful to escape to on our days off – and breathe in lungfuls of restorative fresh air, mask-free. One of my favourite daytrips from Hobart is to the Hartz Mountains National Park, 84 km southwest of the city. It only takes about 1.5 hours to get there (if you’re not tempted to stop off in Huonville, Franklin or Geeveston on the way), but it feels like entering a different world. First set aside as a Scenic Reserve in 1939, from 1989 it was declared part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The landscape has been carved out by ice over millions of years, and the park is renowned for its rugged mountains, beautiful lakes and alpine moorlands. From Geeveston, turn right onto Arve Road (C632), following it for around 13 km until reaching the signposted turnoff to the park (the final section of the road is unsealed). A valid Parks Pass is required for entry to all of Tasmania’s national parks. Fit and experienced walkers can tackle Hartz Peak in from three to five hours return, or Hartz Pass in 3.5 hours. A walk to Lake Esperance takes 1.5 to 2 hours return, and it’s only about 45 minutes return to Lake Osborne. But there are also a couple of delightful much shorter scenic walks in this park, eminently suitable for family excursions. One of these is to Arve Falls Lookout – an easy, 20 minute return walk through beautiful sub-alpine vegetation. Drive past the Waratah Picnic Shelter for about 1.5 km until you reach a small carpark on the left. The easy-to-follow track starts from here. 30

Helpful interpretive signs along the path set the scene and help with plant identification: “… the track follows the boundary between a snow gum woodland and alpine herbfield before entering the world of the Arve River and its cascades.” On my most recent trip we easily spot the pineapple grass (Astelia alpina) and the Alpine coral-fern (Gleichenia alpina). Silver banksia trees (Banksia marginata) also abound – many of them huge. According to another sign: “You can estimate the age of a banksia. Each year two new branches fork out from the end of last year’s growth. By tracing the number of forks back to the ground, it is possible to count the number of years the plant has lived …” We manage to resist this time, keen to follow the creek and see the falls. The sound of water flowing is balm to our ears. Stairs take us to the viewing platform. From the top Arve Falls seem not very tall, but they showcase a big drop over the edge of the plateau, overlooking the valley below. The alpine stream drops 500 metres before emerging as a shallow river at the Arve River picnic area. We feel lucky that there’s not too many other people about today, so we can spend as long as we like in this beautiful, peaceful spot. It doesn’t take long to return to the carpark. Before heading home, you can add a quick stroll to Waratah Lookout (only five minutes return), to a viewing platform with expansive forest views, across the Huon Valley to the Wellington Range.

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2018. Since the patents were granted in 2018 we have spent considerable resources developing, refining and researching the design. The syringe has a regulation pathway designed, and a US company was engaged to conduct human factors testing on the device. We also achieved a global market survey within the US, EU, UK and Central America to gain feedback from frontline clinicians across the globe. Our start-up is now in a position to transfer or licence the patents. How has your personal experience as paramedics informed the development? We saw firsthand the risks to both patient and clinician everyday when administering medication. Overdosing a patient with a potential lethal amount of medicine is a moment in your career you never want to experience. Unfortunately, patients are overdosed as a direct result from medication labelling. And yet, there has been little development to assist clinicians. These incidents aren’t quarantined to emergency paramedics, this also occurs in hospitals, operating theatres, emergency departments, and community nursing. The experience as a paramedic has provided the confidence that a huge problem exists and the Drop+Lock® syringe will assist to eliminate these errors and save lives. What are the leading causes of mistakes in our healthcare environments? Adverse drug errors are the leading cause of mistakes in an emergency and hospital settings. The most common of these errors is administering the wrong medication

As paramedics, Clare Brown and George Poulos knew firsthand how stressful and high-pressure the medical environment can get when administering life-saving medication. After hearing about too many close calls, they decided something must be done to lower the chances of medical mistakes occurring. Fast forward a few years, these Tasmanians are behind start-up MedTech group Jay-Nik, and are founders of the Drop + Lock Syringe®, a simple solution they are hoping to take to market very soon. Can you explain what the Drop + Lock Syringe is and why you created it? The Drop + Lock® Syringe aims to reduce medication errors. The unique patented syringe has a captive device that lets the clinician load the empty medication ampoule into the rear of the plunger, whereby the ampoule is used to label the drug inside the syringe. The medication ampoule contains vital information such as the name of the drug, as well as the strength and dose of the medication. Where does the name come from? Drop + Lock® Syringe is named because you “drop” the used medication ampoule into the syringe, and it becomes “locked” inside the plunger. What has the process been to get the product to market? We started with a proof of concept and design process in early 32

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we joined eight innovating teams at The MedTech Actuator in Melbourne (Australia’s first accelerator for medical devices). The opportunity to be mentored by industry leaders was extremely valuable to our pathway. Artesian VC has assisted immensely with financial support. The support of our private investors is amazing. We could not have developed and progressed this syringe without their continued and valued support. I believe we have the best investors in the world. We were lucky enough to win the STEM Excellence Awards in November last year, supported by UTAS.

or overdosing the patient. These errors are caused by labelling errors. The syringe may not be labelled or is incorrectly labelled. Due to fear of punishment, healthcare professionals are reluctant to report errors. Diversion of drugs in the healthcare setting, where the clinician or member of the public steals or diverts drugs of abuse, is rarely reported on publicly. Quantifying the extent of the problem is difficult so the Drop + Lock® Syringe will also assist hospitals and community healthcare providers to improve traceability and auditability of medications. How pivotal has the support from the Tasmanian and interstate medical and innovation industries been? In 2018

It seems like such a simple and effective way to reduce medication confusion; does it surprise you that someone hasn’t thought of it before? Yes, if we had a dollar for every time we heard that! However, the syringe is so simple people believe there is more to it. There’s no artificial intelligence or moving parts, the syringe’s simplicity is what makes it so functional. When clinicians are already under huge pressure, they need simplicity and certainty. And that’s what the Drop + Lock® Syringe offers. Where are you hoping to go from here? Our start-up is now in a position to transfer or licence the patents. Do you have plans for other devices? Let’s get this one on the market first!

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WHOSE DREAM ARE YOU PURSUING? Words: Annia Baron Are you ready for a dose of truth? You’re making yourself sick and tired by overloading your mind and body with things you think you need, and holding onto the belief that if you pause, if you really give yourself the time and space to assess what you need to do, everything will feel overwhelming. Although you recognise the importance of slowing down, you’re afraid that if you do, you’ll get left behind; that if you take a break from the chase and the rat race, you won’t have anything to show for it, so the fear propels you to avoid making the very changes that open the door to a life you desire and deserve. Long ago, it was imprinted on you that to be accepted and admired, you would need to acquire a lot of things. You would need to collect accomplishments and accolades, and the tangibles that society uses to validate them – titles, homes, cars, accessories, and devices. The more you had, the more successful you’d appear. The indoctrination started in school. Along with memorising the periodic table and reciting historical facts, what you really learned is your worth was embedded in how you compared to others. You weren’t encouraged to voice your ideas freely or cultivate your uniqueness. Instead, conformity was rewarded and striving to pursue excellence became inextricably linked with competition. Since then, you’ve been driven to be seen. You’ve sought to prove your success, and years of doing so armoured you with a sense of identity. There’s nothing wrong with that. It’s 34

brilliant to be fuelled by the desire to leave your mark on the world. And how you’ve gone about it is commendable; many good things have arisen. But in an age where go-go-go is synonymous with success, what we’re chasing ends up being the impediment to what we’re seeking. We find ourselves so focused on the end goal that by the time we get there, we’re too tired, too busy, and too hardened to enjoy the rewards. And our mind, primed to be hurried, is already planning the next thing.

instead, accumulate the experiences that leave you truly nourished – mind, body, and heart. Because at the end of the day, no matter what you’re aiming for or what pursuit brings you meaning, how you honour yourself throughout the process differentiates a successful existence from a fulfilling life. And it all starts with a choice to pause. No more avoidance.

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Take time to explore the reasons behind your goals and start living your dream life wholeheartedly.

When was the last time you paused to ask yourself, “What am I pursuing?” “Why is it important?” “Is this dream mine or someone else’s?” “Is this version of success sacrificing my health, my relationships, or peace of mind?”

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If what you’re pursuing is robbing you of opportunities to rest and find balance, to connect deeply with those you love and care for, or leaving you with a quiet sense of dissatisfaction, don’t ignore the signals. Your time is precious, and every day is a chance to explore and re-energise your goals. Chasing things that leave you with short-lived satisfaction is what your younger school self might have done. But here in the present, you hold the permission slip to pursue excellence in ways that light you up. You’re wise enough to go after the very things that free you from contrived ideas of who you should be, and

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WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH INTERMITTENT FASTING? Words: Laura Cini

Intermittent fasting has been getting lots of attention in the media and the wellness sphere, but what’s the big deal? Why would you choose to not eat and how could it be good for you? The term intermittent fasting covers lots of different ways of changing your normal pattern of eating using short-term fasts. Usually, the first question people ask is why would you fast and deprive yourself of food? Many of us are scared of being hungry and fear that if we don’t eat regularly the hunger will just get worse and worse until it becomes this raging need to devour everything in sight. Results from the growing research around fasting show lots of positives including a good effect on cholesterol, a decrease in inflammation, clearer thinking and more energy. You can experiment with intermittent fasting and some patterns that might suit you better than others. Some approaches include skipping one meal of the day, or not eating for a whole day, one day a week or once or twice a month. Another method is to extend the duration of your usual overnight fast to anywhere from 12 to 16 hours. This might look like finishing eating in the evening by around 7:30, and then not eating again until 7:30 or closer to lunch time the next day. Keen to try it out myself, I initially tried not eating for a whole day. It didn’t go down well. I felt pretty rubbish: tired and hangry (hungry and angry!). I then tried the 16:8 fasting pattern which was much better for me (and my family!). Most days of the week I have dinner by about 7pm, and don’t eat until around 11am the next morning. This means I fast for 16 hours (including overnight) and then eat all the day’s food within an 8-hour window from 11am to 7pm. So, good things can come from intermittent fasting, but does it suit everyone? The short answer is no. It’s not recommended if you’re pregnant or breast-feeding. It’s also not recommended if you’re tired, stressed, unwell or sleep deprived. If you’re feeling dizzy, faint, exhausted, terribly hungry, hangry or finding it hard to concentrate whilst you’re fasting, it may not be suitable for you and it’s a good idea to check with your GP. If you’ve a history of or currently dealing with an eating disorder, also check with your GP first. Laura Cini is an expert nutritionist, herbalist and naturopath with over 20 years experience. Visit lauraciniwellness.com or contact @lauraciniwellness. 36

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DERBY FIRST TIMERS “If I can do it darling, you can,” I said to my seven-year-old son, who was hesitating at the start of a mountain bike track. He had taken a tumble on his first run of the day and didn’t really want to stick with Dad as he went to explore the further reaches of Blue Derby Mountain Bike Park. I told him to hitch a ride with me and his younger three-year-old brother as we planned to explore the Lake Derby track. Still nervous, I explained to him that if the two weakest riders in the family could do the track, then he’d be totally fine. Armed with the knowledge he was the most experienced rider in our little rag-tag bunch, he confidently rode off to lead the way. And what fun we had. Derby is a four hour drive from Hobart. We chose to go through Launceston, Lilydale and Scottsdale - partly to check out the famous loop cyclist Richie Porte reportedly did over 30 times while home preparing for the Tour de France, partly because it looked like the least winding route with car-sick prone people on board. 38

Lilydale proved to be a fruitful stop. After a delicious salad roll and coffee at The Bean Barrow Express, we picked up supplies from the local IGA, as there isn’t a supermarket in Derby (and the Derby General Store was closed while we were there too, check ahead). If you’re a fan of Launceston’s Bread + Butter cafe, there’s a newly opened outpost in Lilydale, so we

Words: Stephanie Williams also picked up sourdough and a walnut croissant for the road. Coming through Scottsdale we discovered the cheapest petrol in Tasmania and filled up, and also checked out Little Rivers Brewing Co. It’s in an industrial area, with a bar, beer terrace and shop and open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11am,

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but check their website for closing times. We get to Derby with enough time to head out on a late afternoon ride and wander around town. There aren’t many dinner options in Derby but we booked in our takeaway pizza from The Hub earlier in the day so we were assured of our order being ready for hungry mouths. The woodfired pizzas were beautifully crispy and chewy, perfectly paired with my gin and tonic (with crushed blackberries from our Airbnb’s garden) and my partner’s Little River Brewing Co Golden Ale, a very tasty beer. Our little house had a fire pit so as the sun fell in the sky we sat watching the fire and preparing for our next day of riding. The big boys headed out early on day two while my youngest and I slowly get ready to ride. Our accommodation was up the hill, so rather than let a three-year-old on a balance bike pelt down a public road to the trails, we drove the one minute to the trail head. It ended up being a great base for us throughout the day - drinks, snacks, sunscreen breaks. Two trails stood out as excellent beginner trails. Chain Gang features enough twists, turns and burms to feel like you’re mountain biking, but not enough to fear falling (too much!). Lake Derby is one track every rider should tackle. Starting at the suspension bridge, the circular track winds past the lake beach and the Derby Floating Sauna, through forest and ferns. There are some beautiful vantage points along the way, perfect for a quick sip of water, or to catch your breath.

The natural meeting point for us became the pump track. It’s an undulating bitumen track where riders hone their skill of riding over bumps and jumps in quick succession. It was busy and hectic, but my three-year-old, who is developing a definite dare-devil streak, wanted to get in there. I did the ‘parent hover’ and ran around the track for a few laps then realised that was actually far more dangerous. I handed him over to the flow of the track and watched with my heart in my mouth. He was mostly fine, and became obsessed with the track. I see many more hours watching that track in my future! There are a few cafes open at lunch time, and we parked outside the busiest, Two Doors Down, on the main street. They have many grab and go options, and we all grabbed salad rolls, coffee and juices. We got caught up in the moment and all three boys upgraded their riding t-shirts at Evolution Biking next door.

The end of our big riding day was marked with a cold swim in the lake. I’m hearing so much right now about cold water immersion therapy but I’m a total sissy when it comes to cold water. But the water looked so inviting and the kids were keen so in I went. It was cold and exhilarating, I could feel the strands of hair on my head as the cold water ran between them. It was utter heaven and we stayed there for the best part of an hour dipping in and out. Much like the floating sauna nearby - while it was totally booked on our weekend there, it’s on the list for next time. Dinner is a repeat of day one - pizza from The Hub, sitting on the deck, beer and a gin in our hands. Followed by a firepit with the kids, watching the sheep and kookaburras wind down as the sun drops in the sky. This is the stuff happy memories are made of and we can’t wait to get back.

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277 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart Words: Lily Whiting Pictures: Stephanie Williams, Malik Shared plates, wine and good company in a relaxed atmosphere is music to my ears and an even better time for my belly. A visit to North Hobart’s Malik was a satisfying and effortless meal between five girlfriends and me. Malik’s menu is filled with contemporary Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean dishes, familiar flavours and style of cooking, but a little more sophisticated and carried by a solid variety of vegetarian, seafood and meat options. The menu is separated into starters, smalls, larger and sides. I knew from a prior visit that the servings are generous. We settled into four small plates while a bottle of well-loved Arras bubbles quenched our thirst. The tamarind-glazed baby octopus ($27.50) was abundant - between six we were able to all nab

a piece of tentacle with a punch from the herby-garlicky salsa verde. If there is one cuisine that has mastered cauliflower dishes it’s Lebanese, so we trusted our gut and ordered that. The oven baked wagyu kefta with pomegranate salsa ($26.50) were as juicy as I remember, the salsa and smoky tomato sauce acting as a wave of freshness to the spiced beef. The king prawns with aged chilli ($26) were a little more difficult to share between six but packed with flavour while the aged chilli kept the heat to a fragrant level. Our only regret was not getting flatbread to mop up the buttery juices left on the plate. Next up was the seafood paella ($45.50) and Wild Clover lamb shoulder (smaller size $44) as large plates, and the potatoes ($15.50), seasonal greens ($17), and pumpkin ($16.50) as sides. The paella was laced with king prawns, mussels, and squid while the lamb shoulder pulled apart easily as you would expect and decadently rich. Fried potatoes never go astray, and mum would have been happy that we got our dose of vegetables, even if it was washed down with some reasonably priced Tassie pinot noir. While we didn’t make it to dessert, I recommend leaving space in that little dessert stomach for the crème caramel ($16). Silky baked custard with lashings of Pedro Ximenez toffee sauce is a weakness and an opulent end to a very easy evening. The service was perfectly attentive all evening, our waitress helping with quantities to ensure we didn’t over order (something I’m notorious for) and making for an effortless night. The space is a simple and cosy affair so bookings are recommended.

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Behind the gates of Hobart’s Anglesea Barracks, a World War II exhibition displays the stories of Tasmanians during the war years from 1939 to 1945. The display, hosted at the Army Museum on the barracks, includes images of Tasmania’s two main local infantry battalions and the myriad of defence industries, and is open to the public. “The exhibition displays the wartime exploits of the 2/12th and 2/40th Infantry Battalions, which were raised in Tasmania and contained significant contingents of Tasmanian soldiers,” said Museum manager, Major Chris Talbot. “The 2/12th Battalion was raised in October 1939 with soldiers from Tasmania and North Queensland and deployed to North Africa in May 1940.” The battalion subsequently fought German and Italian forces during the Defence of Tobruk and, after returning to Australia in late 1941, fought Japanese Forces in New Guinea at Milne Bay, Buna, Shaggy Ridge and Balikpapan (in Borneo). “The exhibition highlights the Battalions’ experiences during the Defence of Tobruk in North Africa in

1941,” Major Talbot said. The 2/40th Battalion was raised at Brighton Camp in July 1940 and deployed to the Northern Territory in April 1941. The 2/40th was subsequently deployed to Timor in December 1941 after the outbreak of hostilities with Japan. “The isolated Battalion was overrun by a large Japanese invasion force in late February 1942 and most of the 2/40th became prisoners-of-war. The exhibition highlights the Battalion’s defence of Timor and how remnant elements fought a guerrilla war against the Japanese occupiers.” Tasmania’s home front during WW2 was dominated by a rapid expansion of local industries to support the Australian

war effort, including iconic companies such as Blundstone, Waverley Woollen Mills, Electrolytic Zinc Company and a major vegetable dehydration factory in Scottsdale. These factories provided critical supplies for the sustainment of the Australian Army in the Middle East and Pacific theatres of war. Additionally, there were major munition factories and ship builders (building small, highly manoeuvrable hospital ships for the Pacific theatre) in Hobart and Launceston and a critical optical lens production facility at the Waterworth Optical Annex in the University of Tasmania. The exhibition displays production examples from some of the factories and highlights the importance of the Women’s Land Army in maintaining agricultural production across Tasmania during the war years. “Many Tasmanians have linkages to either the Battalions or those serving on the home front. In the lead up to Anzac Day 2022, we invite everyone to come and visit this unique exhibition.” Australian Army Museum World War II Exhibition is on at Anglesea Barracks, Hobart. The exhibition is open each Tuesday and Thursday (including with self-tour of Barracks). Call 6215 7503 for more information.

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