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THE HOBART MAGAZINE We can hardly believe it’s Christmas and this is our last edition for the year. They say as you age the years feel shorter, which has definitely rung true for 2023. No doubt you’re out there making Christmas lists and plans - it’s a great time to support local businesses, so choose local where you can.

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To see out the year we’ve had a chat with basketballer Jordon Crawford. His team, the Tasmania JackJumpers, continues to achieve amazing results for our state - including getting a whole new cohort of kids interested in

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Thank you for your ongoing support and readership in 2023. We wish you a fantastic Christmas and New Year, and we look forward to all that is to come in 2024.

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SHELLEY BICKERSTAFF Interview: Stephanie Williams Living the creative life looks good on Shelley Bickerstaff - wine brand manager, gallery owner, artist and now fashion collaborator. Where did you grow up and where do you live now? My heart and home are in Cabarita Beach, Northern NSW where my family live, but I have been based in Tasmania since 2010, currently in the Hobart CBD where I walk or scooter everywhere. Tell us a little about your work. Since 2012 I have worked as the Brand Manager for Frogmore Creek, a role that is very diverse and has grown and changed as we have built the business. A day can be anything from label design to partnerships, web and e-commerce development, working with our venues, commercial design projects, everything is on the table. I then mix in other projects that inspire me, which lead to being the co-owner of Bickerstaff Blizzard art gallery and working as an emerging artist. You’ve collaborated with Emma Petterwood, founder of Tasmanian luxury clothing label Romy. What was your role in the collab? I had been working on a collection called ‘Bodyscape’, a mix of the landscapes integrated with the female form. Emma was working on Romy’s second artist collaboration, a wonderful meeting resulted in my artwork ‘Hip Hill’s’ being part of the resort ’24 collection. Emma adapted the artwork into a beautiful fabric and onto pieces that form part of the Icy Roses capsule, which will be sold by national retailers David Jones and The Iconic. Emma’s vision to bring fashion and art together has been an incredible opportunity for me, I literally can’t wait to show everyone the pieces. What inspires your art practice? It 6

started as an escape, a space where I would lean into my feminine away from the responsibilities of work and motherhood. There is a freedom to my art, as I have no expectations or pressure on myself, so I can be in the moment. Through co-owning a gallery, which provided a space for emerging artist, I was able to share my own art - when you put yourself in that space of vulnerability, you find people who resonate with it and opportunities follow. The common thread through all that you do is creativity - do you choose your creative pursuits, or have they found you? I had never labelled myself as creative until recently. In retrospect the way I approach my work and life has always been with a creative lens. I lead with my intuition, lean into things that are interesting to me and mix in a lot of positive energy. I have found when you live with an open mind and without fear of judgment, opportunities find you. Who do you admire? We have endless talented and passionate people doing incredible things right on our doorstep. But I really admire people who live for themselves and do things that inspire them regardless of the outcome. I never want to box myself into a category or age limit and admire others who also live that way. In short, people who are curious and spontaneous. Favourite podcast or tv show? I have been enjoying Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO podcast - fascinating guests and topics that are super relevant and thought provoking. Secret vice? I’m an open book after a Dirty Martini... What are you reading now? About to start Outrageous Openness: Letting the Divine Take the Lead by Tosha Silver. Do you have any pets? Pet free household much to my daughter Molly’s dismay. What was your first job? I started my career in airline sales and marketing in

Brisbane, working for Hawaiian Airlines, Air Tahiti and was part of the team to launch Virgin Atlantic into Australia. I have always been fascinated by brands and consumer behaviour and bringing the two together. What are your daily news/social media habits? I enjoy connecting and sharing on Instagram @this_is_bickerstaff and headline read the news. I only deep dive once a fortnight into the main news outlets to avoid the negative repetitive cycle that can mess with my energy. Your favourite place for... If I’m not at one of the Frogmore venues, you’ll find me at... Breakfast: Sunbear for the boiled eggs and radish toast. Lunch: Yum cha at Hometown Secret Dinner: Institute Polaire or Sonny. Favourite team? JackJumpers of course – Frogmore Creek has been their wine partner since the team launch and I have loved sharing the experience with my daughter, Molly. Dream holiday destination? Anywhere in Spain and the Italian Cinque Terre. Favourite Tasmanian secret? There are some very special tennis courts for hire, where you feel like a royal. Parting words? I’m single (lol). Bt seriously, I would love everyone to check out our Romy collab and recommend a visit Frogmore Creek City for happy hour on the waterfront.

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JOEL IMBER Interview: Peta Hen Pictures: Supplied From his first job at Chickenfeed to founding Create Crew, Joel Imber’s career, and creativity, has grown. Where did you grow up and where do you live now? I grew up in Forcett and went to Dodges Ferry Primary School. It was a great community, very kind and creative. Tell us a little about your work. I run creative projects, workshops and creative mentoring in communities across Tasmania. I worked at City of Hobart’s Youth ARC for 14 years - it’s a very important part of my life as it is for many other young people. I now run Create Crew (currently myself as a sole trader), working on creative workshops (music, art, photography, video), mentoring and projects through NDIS, collaborative events, community projects, youth work and other community initiatives. In a sense, I am a mobile creative service ready for a challenge! What inspired you to start to Create Crew? My inspiration comes a lot from hip hop culture, particularly from its earlier foundations of graffiti art, breaking, djing and rapping and how they all could work together. When I first got into hip hop through breakdancing (breakin) in my late teens, I was hooked! It became a massive part of my outlook towards life in learning new skills, connecting with the community, creating projects and events.

Why is engaging the community with creative projects important? I’m passionate about connecting through creativity. It’s a great way to express yourself, try new things and feel empowered. When you are in the community creating art, or music or whatever it might be you are often interacting with people passing by. This could be verbal or nonverbal, they could be participating or observing. We are there in the moment…creating! Which project has been a highlight? There are too many to mention! But I really enjoyed working with a young man I helped mentor through his NDIS plan. He is a passionate video gamer and streamer. We went on a bit of an adventure meeting other video gamers in the community and we made a documentary called Our Gaming Lives which you can see on YouTube. That was a lot of fun! We were geeking out pretty hard and created lots of great memories. For Luke aka MRMARIO827, this was a unique experience as he is often isolated and disconnected from the broader community. Favourite podcast or tv show? I have and always will love cartoons! Regular Show is one of my favourites. I also like lots of classic funny UK humour too-Mr Bean, IT Crowd etc.

Secret vice? Ice cream. 100% What are you reading now? Currently it’s Eminem’s biography. Do you have any pets? Our dog Romeo. What was your first job? My first real job was at Chickenfeed, RIP. What are your daily news/social media habits? Marketplace, Gumtree, Facebook. Ideally less of! Your favourite place for… Breakfast: Raincheck Lounge. Lunch: Browns Burgers. Dinner: Local Pizza. Favourite team? JackJumpers! Dream holiday destination? I would like to check out New York City one day. Favourite Tasmanian secret? Bidencopes Lane. Parting words? Have fun, be kind and listen, learn new skills, and connect with your community and discover the power of creativity! Also, surround yourself with people who support you with your dreams and aspirations.

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NEW NEW NEW The stage is set for Fellini The Italian restaurant to open at MACq01 Hotel in the space previously occupied by Cinnamon Indian. With a view of the historic buildings of Hunter Street, this might just be your new spot for an Aperol. Bread and Butter have been busy renovating the Rankin Bond building (20 George Street, Launceston), their third store in Launnie, where they will be baking daily, and includes space for dogs, parking and bikes. Serendipity (45 Hampden Road, Battery Point) is opening soon, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch in Battery Point. Cafe Family and Friends (40 Sandy Bay Road, Battery Point) has changed hands and is undergoing a refresh. Keep an eye out for a very fun sounding concept popping up in that space very soon. Six Russell Bakes, a bringing together of Kobi Ruzicka of Dier Makr and Dino Matelli ‘the Bread Guy’, and friends, is set to bake in Sandy Bay in the old Wing&Co space, more details to come but from their socials @six_russell_bakes things are looking delicious. Just when you thought Becker Minty (91A Salamanca Pl, Battery Point) had a pretty good setup with beautiful store and restaurant space, they’ve gone and installed a coffee machine and an incredible outdoor dining table, perfect for long lunches and cocktails in the sun. The Waggon (327 Argyle St, North Hobart) has had a major facelift from its days at The Waggon and Horses Hotel and will soon be welcoming a new cohort of drinkers and diners into the fold. Watch this space for an opening date. In cracking 10

STUDENTS BUS TICKETS PRICE RISE Student bus fares are about to go up. As of 1 January 2024, student bus fares will increase by 10 cents for a single trip ticket, or 8 cents for a smartcard or multi-trip ticket. The ticket prices increase every two years. The increase applies to all Tasmanian Government contracted general access and dedicated school bus services including Metro services and the River Derwent ferry service. EXTREME WEATHER PUTTING MORE AUSTRALIANS IN HOSPITAL Extreme weather, including heatwaves, bushfires and storms is leading to an increased number of injuries and hospitalisations across Australia. A new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that extreme weather-related hospitalisations reached over 1,000 cases every three years between 2012 and 2022, with extreme heat having the biggest impact with 7,104 injury hospitalisations and 293 deaths across Australia. From 2019-2022, 19 people were admitted to hospital because of extreme heat in Tasmania. The report also showed that there were 773 injury hospitalisations and 242 deaths related to extreme cold and 348 injury hospitalisations and 77 deaths due to extreme rain and storms across Australia. As for bushfires, the number of injuries was higher during El Niño years. The Bureau of Meteorology has declared an El Niño is underway and is likely to continue until at least the end of February 2024. This means a period of reduced rainfall, higher temperatures and increased bushfire danger. HOBART IS OFFICIALLY HOME TO AUSTRALIA’S TASTIEST WATER We all knew it, and now it’s been proven once again: Tassie tap water tastes the best. A sample of the drinking water from TasWater’s treatment plant at Fern Tree

has been crowned Best Tasting Tap Water in Australia for 2023. TasWater operator Craig Roberts said the win came as no surprise. “The rainfall and snowmelt water we treat at Fern Tree runs down the slopes of kunanyi/Mt Wellington giving it a great taste that the judges liked,” he said. “The local community has always known how good the water tastes and how clear it is, and it was great to have that recognised on the national stage.” Water from Tasmania has taken out the national title twice in recent years, with the Barrington treatment plant winning in 2016 and Rossarden winning in 2020. Rossarden was then named the world’s best in 2021. Fern Tree’s water will now be judged against international drops at the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting Competition in West Virginia, US in February. GIFT WRAPPING FOR CHARITIES If you’re doing your Christmas shopping in the CBD this month and would like the pressies wrapped and to donate to a local charity at the same time, head to Elizabeth Mall. Volunteers will wrap your gifts in good quality, sustainably-sourced wrapping paper for a donation, with money going to local charities and community groups including St Vincent De Paul, Salvation Army, Ronald McDonald House and Legacy. Different charities will be there on different days. HELLO, SANTA?! Free calls to the Santa hotline are available on Telstra payphones again this year. Kids can head to their nearest payphone and call a direct line for a free, one-onone conversation with the one and only Santa Claus at the North Pole. Last year over 11,000 calls were made to Santa’s Workshop on Christmas Eve alone. Dial # HO HO HO, or # 46 46 46, at any payphone nationally. With over 250,000 calls made to critical service numbers such as 000 from payphones in the last 12 months, Telstra hopes the Free Calls to Santa initiative will create a fun way to educate children about payphones and that they can use them for free any time.

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PROPOSAL PUTS BATTERY POINT WALKWAY BACK ON THE TABLE The Hobart City Council is once again assessing the feasibility of a Battery Point walkway. Friends of Battery Point Walkway recently presented a new concept design, featuring a shared bicycle and pedestrian accessway, to the council. This design closely follows the shore line from Marieville to Castray Esplanade via the historic slipyards. Friends of Battery Point Walkway spokesperson, David Hook, said the design is ‘attractive and affordable’. “Together with many Hobart residents, we believe the river and foreshore belong to everyone,” Mr Hook said. “This walkway will open access to the river and foreshore for all. Unlike previous designs, this one is very similar to what you’d find in our national parks and is sympathetic to the area’s unique history and local environment.” The Friends of Battery Point hope the potential walkway would become one of Hobart’s popular walking spots for visitors and locals. Council staff are appraising our proposal now, as part of their feasibility assessment. A report will then go to elected members in the New Year. HAVE YOUR SAY ABOUT TAS POLICE Tasmania Police has launched a new online community survey and they want feedback from you. Donna Adams, Police Commissioner, said the survey was the first of its kind for Tasmania Police. “We want to hear directly from Tasmanians 12

about what they feel are the important safety issues in their communities…to find out what is important to them for future policing in the state, how their experiences with Tasmania Police have been and how they would like to engage with police when they need assistance,” said Commissioner Adams. Anyone over 16 can do the survey. The feedback will guide resourcing and operations and a summary of the results will be shared with the community next year. The survey is available online at www.police.tas.gov. au/survey but is due to close soon. NEW REPORT ON TASSIE PUBLIC SCHOOL UNDERFUNDING An independent new report has found that Tasmanian public schools remain underfunded while our private schools are overfunded, and that that underfunding will worsen over the next five years. The report, by economist Adam Rorris, shows that public schools are underfunding at a rate of $2,169 per student, set to increase to $2,321 by 2028. This year Tasmanian public schools have been underfunded by $118 million, while private schools are overfunded by $7 million. Rorris found that not a single Tasmanian public school received the minimum level of funding, called the Schooling Resource Standard (SRS). According to the report, the Tassie private schools receiving the most overfunding were The Catholic Education Centre ($17,557,143), Scotch Oakburn College ($4,277,787), Launceston Church Grammar ($2,707,262), The Friends

School ($1,865,756), Christian Schools Tasmania ($393,922) and Launceston Preparatory School ($69,103). David Genford, Tasmanian Branch President of the Australian Education Union, said the Federal Government needed to step in. “The state’s educational performance will not increase while there is ‘systemic denial’ of proper resourcing,” said Mr Genford. “Decades of underfunding must be addressed now by the Albanese Government to save future generations of students being denied the opportunity to reach their full educational potentials. The Rorris report makes it clear that funding matters – for educational attainment and for the retention of teachers saying research shows that disadvantage drives shortages.” NEW HOME FOR HOMELESS MEN The new Bethlehem House, the 24 hour support service centre for people experiencing homelessness, has opened in North Hobart. Run by St Vincent de Paul, it is Tasmania’s largest provider of crisis and transitional accommodation for men experiencing homelessness and has run continuously since 1972. One of the most heart-warming elements of the new accommodation is that it can house residents’ dogs - there are three kennels on site. There’s also a cafe for residents and visitors to hopefully encourage better connections with family and support networks. Bethlehem House Executive Manager, Stephen Shreeve, said the new facility has opened up many opportunities. “A new building not only provides a fresh new place to live, it tells our men they are valued, which goes towards restoring their dignity and provides hope,” he said. “Many of the facility’s new areas, especially the onsite workshop and kitchens, will aid residents’ skills development and support the recently launched Employability Program.” The new facility is adjacent to another site in Murray St, the former Waratah Hotel, which is already home to a further 24 men under the Society’s Bethlehem House program. Vinnies will lease the building from Homes Tasmania.

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The City of Hobart’s Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre (TTIC) has been awarded the state’s best Visitor Information Service in the state.

Did you know you can ask Siri, “who owns this phone” if you find a lost iPhone? Nope, we didn’t either.

PUMP TRACK OPENS AT BRIDGEWATER PARKLAND Riders and skaters will love the new Bridgewater pump track that opened recently at the Bridgewater Parkland. Designed for all-ages use, the pump track is suitable for bikes, skateboards, roller skates and scooters. The asphalt track was constructed by Velosolutions, who have made over 600 pump tracks across the world. PASSWORD MALFUNCTIONS At a time of near-daily stories of online scams, a new study reveals that some of us remain useless at creating decent passwords to protect our accounts. NordPass, a password management service, has released a new study revealing the world’s 200 most common passwords for 2023. The number one password used internationally is ‘123456’, which ranked as the second most popular in Australia. Curiously, the top password used in Australia this year was the word ‘banned’. The study also found that people use the weakest passwords to secure their streaming accounts and the strongest passwords for financial services platforms. We also love passwords associated with online 14

games, movies, or fiction: ‘Starwars29’ is ranked among the most common passwords in Australia, “Aladdin66 ‘’ is trending in Taiwan and “Supermario12” is huge in Austria. Stealer malware attacks are a major threat to our passwords, especially those saved on a browser, so take this as a reminder to go strengthen your passwords! NEW AIR HEALTH WEBSITE UTAS and the University of Melbourne have teamed up to create a national air quality and pollen service. “Airhealth” is the first integrated, Australia-wide service providing access to real time, location-specific air quality information for the millions of Australians sensitive to pollen, pollution, bushfire smoke and other air hazards. UTAS’ AirRater service combined with the University of Melbourne’s Pollen Forecast service, which has run since 2012. The merged service offers a single, trusted source of information, via a website, on various environmental health hazards, including current and forecasted pollen levels, air pollution and thunderstorm asthma. It will also provide personalised and timely notifications for app users at their current location. Check it out at www.airhealthlab.com.

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THUMBS DOWN We’re so overdue for a container deposit scheme…when oh when will we get it?

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ABLE AND WILLING WALKER NAMED YOUNG ADVENTURER OF THE YEAR Tasmanian adventurer Lewi Taylor has been awarded the Young Adventurer of the Year award for the 2023 Australian Geographic Society Awards. Lewi was recognised for the challenge of summiting 158 of Tasmania’s toughest peaks, known as the Abels, in 158 days while also raising $158,000 for Cancer Council Tasmania. Lewi was our cover person for the February 2022 edition of The Hobart Magazine when he first embarked on the challenge, we love seeing his achievements recognised by the Australian Geographic Society. In response to receiving the award, Lewi said, “I embarked on this journey not just to conquer mountains but to test my limits and explore the beauty of Tasmania’s wilderness. Being named Young Adventurer of the Year by the Australian Geographic Society is an incredible honour and a reminder that even the most challenging goals can be achieved with determination. I hope it inspires others to take on extraordinary adventures.” Congratulations, Lewi! PROGRAM HELPING KIDS GRIEVE Learning Through Loss is a new program to support young people through grief. Presented by Palliative Care Tasmania 16

CITY VIEW MOTEL BECOMES SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION The State Government is purchasing the former City View Motel in Montagu Bay to be used as a student residence for year 11 and 12 students. Regional and remote students from regional areas in the south will be able to stay there long term from 2024 onwards. The former motel replaces the current interim residence at TasTAFE Warrane. The new place will have a higher capacity and more suitable amenities, and is located next door to Rose Bay High School and a 10 minute walk from Rosny College. An open day will be scheduled before Christmas for families and carers of applicants and other interested parties. HOBART, THE CITY OF LITERATURE Hobart has successfully been nominated as a UNESCO City of Literature. It’s just the second Australian city to receive the international honour, joining Melbourne in a distinguished group of cities alongside Edinburgh, Prague, Barcelona, Dublin and Quebec. Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO Director-General, said “The cities in our Creative Cities Network are leading the way when it comes to enhancing access to culture and galvanising the power of creativity for urban resilience and development.” Libraries Tasmania Executive Director Sue McKerracher said the successful nomination would have benefits for all Tasmanians. “Nipaluna/ Hobart has a fantastic history of storytelling dating back thousands of years,” Ms McKerracher said. “This is clearly a literary city and state, but it’s also a place where low literacy is a challenge. We plan to take advantage of this designation at the State Library in Hobart and through our statewide public library network to

promote reading, writing and a love of books as something for everyone.” NO MORE PETS IN CARS PLEASE As we slink into summer, RACT and the RSPCA are reminding us to never leave pets in hot cars. In the 2023 financial year RACT’s roadside assistance team members responded to nearly 100 pets locked in cars. Mel Percival, RACT General Manager Advocacy and Government Relations, said the RACT can be called anytime in such an instance. “Leaving animals in a car, even briefly, can lead to tragic consequences,” Ms Percival said. “If you find yourself in a situation where your pets are locked in a car, or you see an animal locked in a hot car, don’t hesitate to call RACT’s roadside assistance on 13 11 11, even if you are not a RACT member.” Jane Davis, RSPCA Chief Executive Officer, said it can take less than six minutes for an animal to die in a hot vehicle. “Temperatures in a car can rise to dangerous levels and rapidly reach more than double the outside temperature even on mild days,” Ms Davis said. “Even mild heatstroke is an emergency. Treatment of heatstroke is intensive and difficult, and the sooner it’s started the better. If you think your pet is affected by heat stroke, you should immediately seek the help of a vet.” Some heat stroke signs in pets are excessive panting, vomiting, weakness, bright red tongue and diarrhoea.

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At a loose end on Christmas Day? Need help to get a few treats on the Christmas table? We’ve got you covered. Here’s our round up of community services helping out this Christmas. Colony 47 This year Colony 47 are hosting their mega Community Christmas Lunch on Christmas Day in the Hanging Garden at 153 Liverpool St. Catered by Flint Kitchen, the event runs from 12-1:30pm and numbers are expected to reach around 500 - a sign of both the increased need in our community and the ability of services to respond to that. To register, head to colony47.com.au/ christmas or email christmaslunch@ colony47.com.au for more information. Salvation Army The Salvos are holding their community Clarence Christmas Brunch in Howrah on Christmas Day, and everyone’s invited. There will be delicious food, entertainment and activities from 10:30am-12:30pm at the Howrah Community Centre. Hobart City Mission Whilst it’s too late to register for Hobart City Mission’s Christmas Assistance Program (CAP), you can always access their emergency relief for food packs, food vouchers, vouchers for their op shops and other help. It can be accessed 18

Monday to Friday during business hours at 50 Barrack St in the city and 11 Main Rd, Moonah. For more information about getting emergency assistance or to make an appointment, please contact them on 6215 4200 - it’s recommended to call at 8:30am due to high demand for these services. RiverCity Christian Church North Hobart’s RiverCity are providing Christmas hampers to those in need again this year - last year they provided over 600! To request one, head to their website www.rivercitycc.com.au/ contact-us. Uniting Tasmania If you’re experiencing financial hardship this season you can also access help via Uniting Tasmania, who offer practical resources and a listening ear. They can provide food, personal care items, material aid, financial support and links to other services. Get in touch via (03) 9192 8100 or at hello@unitingvictas.org.au. Catholic Care Tasmania Confidential and non-judgmental financial or material support is on offer to anyone experiencing hardship via CatholicCare Tasmania, contact them between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday to make an appointment via 1800 819 447. Launnie Christmas Lunch The Launceston City Community Christmas lunch will again be held at the Door of Hope Centre at the Launceston Conference Centre. Hosted by St Vincent de Paul Society Tasmania (Vinnies), Launceston City Mission, The Launceston Benevolent Society, CatholicCare and The Salvation Army Launceston, the lunch offers families and individuals the opportunity to connect and build community at Christmas. The organising committee are expecting around 380 people to join for a delicious Christmas buffet

for everyone, with major sponsor IGA providing the food. There will be about 150 take away Christmas lunch packs distributed to members of the homeless community in other locations throughout the city, ensuring that no one goes without a good meal on Christmas Day. Mayor of Launceston Matthew Garwood will MC and will be joined by others to sing Christmas songs and there will be activities for the children including a visit from Santa. If you would like to attend or volunteer please register through the event website at www.launcestoncommunitychristmas. com.au or contact one of the agencies involved. Free Community Lunch in Devonport If you are struggling to provide Christmas lunch this year, the East Devonport Bowls Club are extending a warm welcome for you to join them. Lunch will be cold meat, salads and dessert. Tea, coffee and cordial are included. There will be music and barefoot bowls for all to enjoy. This is an alcohol-free event. To book, call Kellie on 6427 9574 or email eastdbc@ bigpond.com. 12-3pm, Christmas Day. The Circular Head Community Christmas Lunch The Circular Head community is again providing a free Christmas lunch for people who are alone, having a hard time, away from family or new to the area. It’ll be a meal with friendly people, fun table games, kicking a ball outside and a day together. The free lunch at the Rec Centre starts at 12pm and finishes at 2:30pm. Transport can be arranged for people who are in need and it’s necessary to register if you plan to attend. Gold coin donations would be appreciated. If you have the means to make a donation, get in touch with these wonderful organisations to share the love (and money) this Christmas.

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BITS AND PIECES e-bikes. This means on a $4000 e-bike a rebate of $480 would be available or on a $8000 e-cargo bike it would be $960. The rebates will be available in four rounds with $50,000 in rebates available in each round. Round 1 starts on 17 November, Round 2 on 17 December, Round 3 on 17 January and Round 4 on 17 February.

TASMANIAN MULTICULTURAL COOKBOOK SHARES FOOD AND STORIES The Multicultural Cookbook is a new cookbook connecting Tasmanian women from around the world. Nearly 40 Tasmanian women have shared their favourite recipes and stories in the book - it features dishes and desserts from Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam, Chile, Afghanistan, Iran, Sri Lanka, China, Nepal, Congo, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Iraq, Hungary, South Sudan, Philippines, Mauritius, Belgium, Solomon Islands, India, Mexico, and Bangladesh, as well as some English and Australian classics. The book was put together by the Hobart and Launceston Red Cross Connected Women’s Groups, which bring together local and migrant women to build social connections. Zelah, a contributor from Fiji with Indian heritage, shared her family recipe for Fijian Indian Dhal and the multicultural journey it represents. “I made sure their first ‘solid’ food my daughters ate was Dhal, as it held a symbolic significance as a dish passed on from my Mum and I wanted to carry on the cultural traditions with my daughters. I hope you enjoy making our Dhal recipe with your family and friends and connecting with conversations that make enduring friendships.” The Multicultural Cookbook is for sale at the Hobart Red Cross and would make a great Christmas gift! E-CHEAPER E-BIKES FOR TASMANIANS Tasmanian e-bike buyers can get a helping hand from the government through a $200,000 e-bike and e-scooter rebate scheme that covers up to 12% of the cost of a bike. Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Roger Jaensch, said “Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan includes actions to reduce emissions from our transport sector by increasing the uptake of electric vehicles, and public and active transport. The Government’s e-Transport package will provide rebates on the purchase of electric vehicles and e-mobility devices such as e-bikes, as well as interest free loans for home chargers.” To be eligible for a rebate you must be Tasmanian and have purchased an e-bike or cargo e-bike from a Tasmanian retailer after 17 November. The rebates are not available for businesses. Rebates of up to $500 are available for standard e-bikes and up to $1000 for cargo 20

IT’S CRUISE SHIP SEASON, BABY After some quiet covid years the cruise sector has well and truly come back with a vengeance, with nearly 300,000 cruise ship passengers expected to visit the island this year. Michael Ferguson, the state Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, said that TasPorts was expecting a bumper season, largely due to the introduction of two new major cruise brands to Australia and each have multiple calls booked at Tasmania. “The 2023-2024 season will see the introduction of Virgin Voyages and Disney to the Australian market,” he said. “The new lines are scheduled to deliver a total of 21 calls to Tasmanian Ports during the 2023-2024. Based on the current booking schedule, a total of 159 cruise calls are forecast to visit Tasmania during the 2023-2024 season, carrying approximately 287,000 passengers and 124,000 crew.” The 2023-2024 season commenced on 20 September with the arrival of the Pacific Adventure in Hobart. Approximately 50 percent of of cruise calls dock in regional ports outside of Hobart.

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BITS AND PIECES PROPOSED NEW FERRY SITES FLOATED FOR DERWENT RIVER Getting to work on a ferry and avoiding congested roads sounds like a perfect start to the work day and a closer reality for more people in Hobart with the release of a draft masterplan for the expansion of the Derwent river ferry services. NEW NETTY MURAL Our national netball team, the Australian Diamonds, have been immortalised in Hobart with a mural at the Hobart Netball and Sports Centre. The mural was commissioned by Netball Australia and painted by Tasmanian artist Joel Gajda, and features World Cup Diamonds captain Liz Watson and local Tasmanian netball hero Ash Mawer. It commemorates the Diamonds’ historic matches in Hobart recently. ALL ABOARD! THE WEST COAST RAILWAY REOPENS FOR SUMMER The iconic West Coast Wilderness Railway officially reopened last month, just in time for the busy holiday season. The train is the last of the four remaining original Mt Lyell and Mining Railway Co steam locomotives to return to service on the railway. Services are running from Queenstown five days a week with services from Strahan to follow once bridge work is completed. The section of line between Lynchford and Lower Landing, which includes the famous rack railway, will remain closed over the summer while works continue. To book tickets, head to to www.wcwr.com.au. NEW WASTE STRATEGY A new waste and resource recovery strategy for the state was released last fortnight, setting out a framework to reduce the generation of waste, boost recycling and resource recovery and to point Tasmania towards a more circular economy. It’s hoped the strategy will help develop a better understanding of use, reuse, repair and resource flows in the state. It can be checked out at www.wrr. tas.gov.au. 22

The premier, Jeremy Rockliff, said, “Careful analysis of 33 sites from New Norfolk to Woodbridge to Nubeena has determined the locations of six new sites in addition to the existing Hobart and Bellerive locations.” The draft masterplan proposes new sites at Lindisfarne, Howrah, Wilkinsons Point, Sandy Bay, Regatta Point and Kingston Beach. While this is great for commuters and residents in these areas, some parts of Hobart have been left out of the plan. Brighton is one of Tasmania’s fastest growing municipalities and is not currently home to one of the proposed sites. Brighton Mayor Leigh Gray expressed disappointment and frustration at the masterplan, saying

the masterplan ignores the needs of communities outside the inner-metro area of Hobart. “The issue of isolation, lack of public transport options and transport poverty is far greater for our communities than it is for any of the communities to be served by the new ferry service sites identified in the Plan,” said Mayor Gray. “Our society is spending close to $1 billion on a new bridge (Bridgewater Bridge), yet we appear to be missing the opportunity to use it as the catalyst to connect up bus and ferry options to provide a better future for our people,” Mayor Gray said. “It seems even more short-sighted when you consider we have such high residential growth and the government are supporting the construction of hundreds of affordable and public homes here, including through Homes Tasmania.” Following consultation, more planning will be undertaken, including development of a more detailed timeline and a preferred next site for an expanded network. To have your say, visit www.engage.stategrowth.tas.gov. au. Feedback is open until Monday, 8 January 2024.

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The Clubhouse presents Jacqueline Mifsud: The Full Mifsud. She’s sold all her stuff to tell jokes around Australia. Her mission is 40 shows before 40. 7:30pm, Hobart Brewing Co.

Richard Glover talks about his new book, Best Wishes, at Hobart Library from 5:30pm. Images of Tasmania 26 opens at The Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre, today until 3 Jan.

Need a table centrepiece? Decorate a cute gingerbread house at the Margate Train today. $40. Book ahead.

Little faeries four and older can decorate a gingerbread house at the Faerie Shop in the Bank Arcade,10:30am or 12:30pm. Tonight, electronic/pop duo Peking Duk play the Uni Bar, tix via OzTix.

Happy Boxing Day! - Sydney to Hobart kicks off in Sydney today so keep an eye out for boats coming up the river over the next few days.

Haydays Music Festival takes over Cornelian Bay for the next two days with Pnau, Foals, Genesis Owusu and a tonne of locals. Tix via www. haydays.com.au.

The Battery Point Village Fair brings vintage, antique and decorator items to the Battery Point Community Hall from today from 4-9pm, then open various hours during the day until the 1st.

Shut Up and Write! is an informal writing group where you turn up, write for an hour then chat, leave or get back to it. State Cinema, 6:30-8pm. ‘The boats of humanity’ by Gemma Black, until 7 Jan, Lady Franklin Gallery.

A Room of One’s Own Women in Still Life is the current exhibition celebrating women artists at Bett Gallery. Finishes on the 16th.

There’s a monthly Battery Point Distillery Whisky tasting evening at Evolve Spirits Bar tonight from 6pm. Tickets include charcuterie and Tassie cheeses.

TMAG’s current exhibition, Hobart Current: Epoch, features new works created by 10 artists in response to the theme of ‘epoch’. TMAG is open daily from 10am-4pm, until 11 Feb, 2024.

Merry Christmas! What happened to the man who stole an Advent Calendar? He got 25 days!

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This year’s annual Big Monkey Theatre family show in the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is Pinocchio. Starts today and runs til the 21st.

Auslan Storytime is on the first Wednesday of the month. Hobart Library, 10am-10:30am. Later, the latest Island of Ideas free talk is on ‘Parenting in an Unsteady World’. 6-7:30pm, Sir Stanley Burbury Theatre.

Multicultural Christmas Carols will see groups singing carols from their country of origin, mixed with some sung in English. Santa’s coming, plus there are food stalls. Theresa’s Catholic School, Moonah. 6pm-9pm.

St David’s Cathedral hosts A Ceremony of Carols from 7:30pm. Proceeds go to the St David’s Cathedral community fund.

The Tassie Summer Dance Festival workshops are on from today till the 5th at The Hutchins School.

The 10th Anniversary Fundraising Celebration for the Tasmania Refugee Legal Service is on with performances, food and a silent auction. 6pm-8pm, Hobart Town Hall.

She Shreds school holiday skateboarding day camps for girls run every Thursday through Jan and early Feb for 5 weeks, book for one week or multiple weeks.

Glen Albyn Estate’s Christmas Yacht Rock Party will feature 70s and 80s live music, dancing, dinner and a drinks package for tables of 8-12 (or join a table). 7pm-11pm.

Why cook for yourself when the Hobart Twilight Market exists. On tonight at the Brooke Street Pier, 4:30-9pm.

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towns across Australia since 1946, gathering musicians and jazz lovers to celebrate the music. While the focus is on traditional or “Dixieland” jazz, the convention is also open to groups playing swing, mainstream, bebop, modern, funk, and other jazz genres.

31 December One way to ring in the new year in the north is to head to Launceston’s Beerfest NYE celebration. Held on the waterfront site of Royal Park, Beerfest will have..erm.. beers...plus fun stuff for the kids, beer matching sessions, masterclasses, Beer Olympics, comedy, dancing, live music, the Bad Dad Orchestra, the Midnight Juggernauts DJ set and more. From 4pm.

Grab some pressies at the Moonah Makers Market, Moonah arts Centre, 10-2pm. Then sing your little heart out at Carols by the Beach, Bellerive Beach Park, 4-7pm, or Carols at John Turnbull Park in Lenah Valley, 3-8:30pm.

History talk ‘Convicts of South Arm: A Walk Through Time is on at the South Arm Community Centre, 11am - 1pm.

Harry Connick Jr. plays at the MyState Arena tonight with his Back Live tour. Check out Devotion An Ode to Oceans, by Esther Touber at Rosny Farm until the 17th.

Enjoy a Ukrainian Christmas celebration with traditional singing and costumes, 11am-2pm, Ukrainian Hall, Moonah. Community carols at Your Church in Moonah. Carols 10am and 3pm, festival from 11:30am-2:30pm.

Ben Salter finishes his Sublimation Tour of Australia, New Zealand and Japan with a finale at Simple Cider, 7pm. With special guests aplenty.

The Transport Museum is offering steam train rides today - book online or in person on the day. Trains run from 11:15am to 3:05pm.

Jon Stevens will play hits from INXS and Noiseworks to ring in the new year on Hobart’s waterfront. There’ll be fireworks, too, of course!

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7-9 December Last year the Forth Pub celebrated turning 150 with a camping and music festival. It went absolutely off, so they’re back for more with Forth Pub 151. The festival lineup features popular Mallrat, Vera Blue, Spiderbait, Ziggy Alberts, Thelma Plum and Hockey Dad plus a bunch more. www. forthpubtas.com. 8-11 December Richmond is celebrating its bicentenary with a program of five themed long ‘Weekends in the Valley’ to frame the Bicentenary. This weekend is the launch and features a community town parade (on the 10th), with recognition of traditional owners and commemoration of the laying of the foundation stone of Richmond Bridge. 26-31 December The 77th Australian Jazz Convention comes to Longford. The annual convention has been hosted by different cities and

31 December Celebrate New Years in Scottish style with the Tassie Hogmanay Hootenanny. The Nessies headline the gig at the Max Fry Hall in Trevallyn from 7:30pm ‘til late’.

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Come together with others at Burnie Library to knit for a variety of charities. Beginners are welcome as the more advanced will help. 10am-12pm.

The monthly Geeveston Feast is on the first Thursday of the month at Geeveston Town Hall Visitor Centre. From 5pm until the food is sold out, first in best dressed!

The Burnie Christmas Parade returns to the streets of downtown Burnie from 6pm.

The Hobart Hurricanes take on the Sydney Sixers at UTAS Stadium, Launceston, from 7:15pm.

Learn songwriting hacks and how to apply music theory from master guitarist Aaron Hopper at this week’s music and songwriting session at Watershed in Wynyard. 12-3pm.

Pete Hay and Bert Spinks – poets, storytellers and widely-travelled Tasmanians – perform in the beautiful RANT Arts space in Devonport, 6pm tonight.

Support local businesses this Christmas at the Change Makers Markets at the Ulverstone Rowing Club, 10am-2pm. The Christmas Parade brings cheer in New Norfolk, 9am-2pm.

For some great local produce and a visit from Santa - head to the Judbury Markets, 10-2pm, Calvert Park, Judbury.

The monthly free trivia night is on at Bridport Hotel, 6:30pm for a 7pm start, with buzzers so there’s no need to read or write.

Catch some music, food, drink and a movie at sunset at the monthly Alive After 5, Civic Square, Launceston, 4:30-8pm. It’s free!

Grab a Christmas tree at the Killiecrankie Christmas Tree Farm open day in Glengarry. Enjoy live music from Anousha Victoire and Rebecca Barnard at the gorgeous Franklin Palais, 6pm.

Get all the yummies at World Street Eats in Civic Sq, Launceston, from 4pm then Carols By Candlelight at the Silverdome from 6-9pm. The Cygnet Christmas Market is on from 10am-2pm.

Mission Australia‘s Community Kinship Program is holding a monthly get together and morning tea for all Kinship carers from 10-11am at Burnie Community House.

Join morning tea at Queenstown Library from 10am. Youngsters can enjoy Young Story Seekers, a fun book club, at the Wynyard Library, 3:30pm.

Legal Aid’s clinics at COTA Tasmania are offering free legal advice for older Tasmanians from 10am. Bookings essential via 6231 3265 or admin@ cotatas.org.au.

Visual Arts students form TasTAFE in Devonport exhibit their range of works about ‘Place’, RANT Arts, from 4pm.

The Penguin Undercover Market - northern Tasmania’s largest market - is on today from 9am-3pm.

Merry Christmas! What do you call an elf that can sing and dance? Elfis.

The Hive Planetarium at Ulverstone has a show on today - grab tickets at their website www. hivetasmania.com.au.

Market by the Beach is back for summer at Port Sorell Surf Life Saving Club with music, food, and more from 5-8pm.

The Great Escape camping and music festival - headlines by The Middle Kids - is on a property in Nugent from today.

Burnie Athletics Club hosts the New Year’s Eve Carnival at West Park Oval from 11:30am, then ring in midnight with the Burnie Bonfire on the Beach.

The 77th Australian Jazz Convention comes to Longford from today til the 31st (it’s been held in different cities and towns since 1946).

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JORDON CRAWFORD Interview: Stephanie Williams One of the newest players in the JackJumpers lineup, Jordon Crawford has made his presence known. From Cincinnati, to playing in leagues across the world, Jordon is lighting things up on Australian basketball courts this season. This is your first season in the NBL. How’s it going for you? It’s going good. At the beginning it was an adjustment, just trying to see how the league is and how things are ran, and trying to fit in with new teammates. I think I’ve found my spot, and feeling uncomfortable, so I’m just enjoying it. You’ve got an explosive style of play. Have you always played like that? Yes. Since I was young, I’ve always played with confidence, to go out there and compete and leave my mark, for somebody in the stands who has never seen me play before. How did you get into basketball? My dad started a team when I was around three or four years old. I’ve been having a ball in my hand since I was born, that’s my first love. Did your dad play as well? He didn’t play professionally but he played. Growing up I watched him play in the local leagues, and being around the guys and his teammates, I’ve always been around it. Did you play any other sports or was it always just basketball? Yeah, I played baseball, American football, soccer. And fun fact, I’ve also been third and fourth in the junior Olympics for TaeKwonDo! One of the team values with the JackJumpers looks to be ‘Defend the Island’. Being a newcomer, how does it feel to defend a new island for you? You could just feel the culture when I 30

first got here, and not just the players and staff, but the whole of Tasmania in general, how they support the Jackies so much. The culture is instilled in you, and you want to feel part of that. You see the hardworking people that’s around Tasmania, so it makes you want to play for them and make them proud the same way as making my teammates proud, and being next to them, and playing for them. Well, you guys are certainly doing that, and I think part of that probably comes from Scott Roth as well. Yeah, of course, he’s instilled it through some of the things that he has us do, and then it comes accustomed to us actually wanting to do it, and be a part of. It definitely starts with him, and I’m enjoying it, and following the ride! It’s a stereotype that you have to be tall for basketball, but you’re five foot six. What advice would you have for kids who might think that you have to be tall to play? I think one is just keeping your dreams, and don’t let nobody tell you you can’t do it. And then on top of that, you just have to be the hardest worker at all times. You can’t take a play off or relax because you lack other things. You just have to use your size to your advantage. You’ve played in teams across the world. What have been some of the highlights in your playing career so far? I think the biggest highlights are the teammates I’ve met throughout my journey of basketball, and meeting and learning new cultures and all over the world - seeing what food they eat, how they celebrate

different situations and holidays. And also developing a relationship, whether it’s with coaches, players, locals. I try to really enjoy the position I’ve been blessed to play with. You have a friendship with boxer Floyd Mayweather. Everyone seems to enjoy asking you about that, so I’m going to do the same thing! How has he informed your playing career, and your life in general? Yeah, he is been super impactful and supportive, giving me tips mentally, financially, how to handle situations on and off the court, how to mentally prepare for a game, how to get away from the game and about being a better father, a better husband, just a better person overall. He has been a big mentor for me throughout my career. How did you guys meet? One of my closest friends is Adrian Broner, who was a boxer. I was introduced to Floyd, and he saw potential and took me under his wing. And that’s been going on 12 years now. Sometimes you meet those people, don’t you? And they unlock a different part of you. Yeah, definitely. You always have people that come into your life. You don’t know what they’re there for, but I think they’re always for learning points, and get you to the next level. And he definitely was a stepping stone in my career, and a stepping stone in life in general to be a better person. You’re here with your wife Tiffany. How are you guys finding life in Hobart outside of basketball? It’s good. It’s a

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lot different from what we’re used to. The last four years we’ve been in Turkey, about 20 million people, with a lot going on. This is a little more slow motion for us, but it’s good, time to have some space for us, and see how beautiful this side of the world is. I’m a laid back, family oriented, faith based person. I’m happy to go out, meet different people, have dinner with people. It’s about getting to know everybody around here. You have a clothing label, The Holy Hooper. Tell me about that. Yes, it’s a non-profit I started, with more than just clothing. We put on some free clinics, back home, for the kids. We do turkey giveaways, to help the less fortunate for Christmas. It’s about giving back and using my platform, and my faith, and what I stand for to spread my love for Christ around the world as well. And how does your faith come into your career? The first thing that drives

me every day when I wake up is my faith. He’s given me this talent, and I go out, and try to play, and honor him, and spread his love through the gift he has given me. He’s always my driving force, and I’m proud to stand on that in my faith.

don’t know how the mainland is, but here, everybody’s so friendly. Nobody’s mad at anybody, blowing a horn crazy at you. What’s your favorite thing to do on a day off? Oh, go to Sandy Bay Long Beach. Every day.

You grew up in Cincinnati. Is that where you now call home, if you refer to home? Yeah, that would be home. This was actually my first off season being at home. For the last 10 years my off season home has been Las Vegas. I went back home-home, and spent time with the family and my daughter. She’s 15, and got her high school sports going on, so she takes up my summers. She lives with my mom and dad when I’m over here and she’ll be out here during the holidays. I can’t wait. Tasmania is definitely a unique place, which you’re probably learning. The people are amazing. Me, and my wife talk about how friendly all the Tassies are. I

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BRAINWASH YOURSELF Words: Annia Baron They took a baby boy into the laboratory and exposed him to various objects. The psychologist and his colleague showed the 9-month-old a white rat, a monkey, a rabbit, different types of masks, and even lit a newspaper on fire to observe the baby’s reaction. Initially, the boy demonstrated neutrality but after the rat was repeatedly paired with a loud, scary noise, it didn’t take long before the boy showed significant distress at the sight of the rat alone. The child also began to display fear reactions towards similar-looking items including the experimenter’s fur coat, and one of them wearing a Santa Claus beard. The researchers aim was to create a phobia in an emotionally stable child. In essence, they demonstrated we can be manipulated; taught to be afraid. It’s been over 100 years since Watson and Rayner’s controversial ‘Little Albert’ experiment. We’ve learned a lot about the brain and human behaviour. We know the power of the mind in shaping our reality and how thoughts can rewire neural circuits to aid recovery of physical and psychological injuries. We have so much knowledge and yet, there’s something holding us back. Fear. Whether 9 months or 90 years, fear has always been a part of the human experience. From sabre-toothed tigers and snakes, to heights, germs, or the dentist. Some of us experience ongoing fears about the future (which occurs frequently with anxiety) or replay worries about the past (which happens a lot in depression). We hold fear of being judged, taken advantage of, and being misunderstood. We fear losing our money, approval, and our identity. We fear rejection and loneliness, as well as not getting enough done, missing out, and being impermanent. A cognitive reframing acronym for 32

F.E.A.R is False Evidence Appearing Real, but how do we condition ourselves to live without fear when so much of what we hear and see confirms that it is real? For those who have experienced a panic attack for example, having someone say “What you’re feeling isn’t real, it’s just false evidence” is incredibly demeaning. The overwhelming sensation that you’re losing complete control of your senses is petrifying. On a global scale, how are we to overcome fear when throughout history, human atrocities are ongoing. We hear, see, and know of people hurting one another every single day. It’s plastered all over the news. There’s plenty of evidence that fear is real but rather than trying to change someone’s thinking, what if we cleansed our minds from the brainwashing? Instead of the loud, scary noise coupled with the rat, what if we repeatedly combined a new, more helpful experience with fear? What if we coupled fear with L.O.V.E L = Let fear come. Remind yourself that it’s normal to experience fear or worry and that you’re not alone in what you’re going through. Although it feels real at this moment, it too will pass. O = Open your chest. This posture is designed to facilitate a sense of being receptive to what is happening in the present. Try laying on the floor or on your bed with your heart facing the ceiling. Place a pillow underneath you that vertically aligns with your spine. If you can’t get on the floor, simply stand, or sit up straight and clasp your elbows behind your back. This will propel your heart forward. V = Verbalise a new narrative. Repeat “Although I notice fear I will use this energy for good.” Even if you don’t believe it yet, continue to repeat it as you breathe in and out slowly. Hearing your own voice speaking these words can ignite areas of the brain associated with experiences of courage and acceptance. E = Enact. Once you feel ready, do something that directly supports your goals and sends out a stash of endorphins. For example, take your dog for a walk, cook a nutritious meal for yourself or someone you care about, play a game with your

kids, phone your mum and tell her she’s the best. Try some progressive muscle relaxation or alternate nostril breathing. Listen to a helpful podcast or tackle some of that project you’ve been working on whatever makes you feel productive and aligned. Fear is important for our survival but the onslaught of unnecessary fear conditioning we’ve undergone (which comes in many sneaky forms!) is draining our zest and keeping us in a loop of apprehension and stress. Fear keeps us small and confined. Love on the other hand, strengthens our resilience and boosts confidence to engage in meaningful actions. Fear separates. Love unites. Through love, we realise that no matter where we come from, what pain we’ve experienced or what we’re afraid of, we all want the same thing in this life, and we all deserve that. Although many of our learnings have been conditioned, the fact is, you get to decide how your body responds. When you change your relationship to fear and start seeing it as a possible tool to propel you into your best self, you regain your inner strength. This is how you redesign the experiment; you’re no longer subject to manipulation, you become the experimenter – here in this life pursuing the things that make your heart sing. Fear is a normal part of life, but we can always choose to L.O.V.E. Annia Baron is a mum, a Clinical Psychologist & Mindset Coach. Want to learn more about mindset tools to create a life you desire and deserve? Get in touch on Instagram @anniabaron or visit www. remindyourself.com.

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A TRIUMPHANT RETURN Interview: Stephanie Williams When Tasmanian soprano Jacqueline Ward was injured, a return to the stage was not assured. You and your family were in a significant car accident three years ago. Tell us a little about that. In 2020, I was in the car with my baby and my mum when someone sped through a stop sign and hit us. It felt incredibly violent. I sustained major injuries to my thoracic spine, chest, and right leg, with eight fractures. Hospital staff wouldn’t allow my baby in to breastfeed because of their covid policies and that was really traumatic for all of us. It was a long road to recovery and we lost our second baby, just days after we left Sydney during lockdowns. It was a very intense time with grief to unpack later. Several Sydney orchestras had booked me for their performance season or for significant premieres, which I thought meant I was gaining momentum. All of that was cancelled and we had to just focus on my recovery. As a soprano, returning to the stage after that, did it feel different? Returning to the stage sounds so instant when I say the words, like I just decided one day! Of course, the reality was much more lengthy. After the basics were taken care of, like walking unassisted, I started vocal training again as part of my rehabilitation and return to work. I’m sure my teacher thought something miraculous had happened because I’d actually had a tongue-tie released just prior to the accident. So, when she heard me again in my first lesson back, she exclaimed, “This is the best I’ve ever heard you sing! How can this be—after all you’ve been through?” I admit I enjoyed her shock! Even though my body was weak—and classical singing is extremely physical— my voice was so free. I was absolutely elated. I designed a poster for my comeback concert, even though I knew I probably needed at least 12 months of training before performing professionally. 34

When the next lockdowns started and continued indefinitely, and I saw what was happening in society and in Sydney, I wondered if I would ever perform again. My family and I decided to seek a healthier place for us and moved toward Tasmania, eventually making it to the North-West. I really thought I was walking away from my career and I felt strong disappointment. One day, Handel’s Messiah came on while I was driving and I burst into tears. I was so grieved I couldn’t even listen to classical music for a time. I had been half-way through my masters in vocal performance at Sydney Conservatorium and with many deferrals during my convalescence, eventually I withdrew. When we had settled in and the time was right, I got in touch with Jane Edwards (a voice teacher formerly from the Sydney Con) and my husband Robb Dennis (a tenor) and I commenced our regular trips to Hobart for voice coaching. It’s a long trip with a three-year-old! Because of the past Covid stuff and the highs and lows of stopping and starting, I didn’t let myself hope for much. But I did enjoy singing again. We attended a Van Diemen’s Band (VDB) concert and were totally impressed with their world-class performance. We spoke with the director afterward. A few months down the track, VDB invited me to perform a solo recital and, while they weren’t aware of it, this was to be my first time back, my official “second debut”. To say I was excited seems like an understatement! Jane (also a pianist) and I performed the recital in May this year, to acclaim, and they asked for a repeat in Hobart, which we did in September in the beautiful Town Hall. This Christmas you are teaming up with Hobart classical guitarist David Malone to present “A Renaissance Christmas”. What can people expect from those concerts? Renaissance means rebirth. Not only is that meaningful for me; I

think it’s really applicable at Christmas. Musically, the songs have transformed from what we often hear. We’ve taken well-known carols and reimagined them in an early music style; more like their original context. Not only will the guitar and singing have a certain approach, but we’ll be sharing the stories behind some of these songs; some amusing, some deeply moving. There will be a few languages in addition to English as well, but the melodies will be familiar. It will be festive in a unique and charming way! What is on your table for Christmas? And on the cards for 2024? Well, literally on my table will be all manner of yummy plant-based Christmassy foods. My hubby is American and I enjoy the northern hemisphere style meal. But then there are mangoes and cherries and all those amazing Aussie summer associations too. But I’m getting carried away! Our family Christmas is small these days but we try to connect with lots of people if they’re available. Togetherness is where it’s at for me. Robb is conducting the Cradle Coast Orchestra now and so we’re both planning a very musical 2024. I don’t know exactly what that looks like yet, but I do know David [Malone] and I are planning a concert of guitar and voice repertoire from arrangements of Schubert Lieder through to a Britten song cycle. I’m also preparing some gorgeous pianovoice programs and may be working on a sneaky new composition project, hopefully coming soon to a person near you! You can buy tickets to A Renaissance Christmas at www.events.humanitix.com/ host/jacqueline-ward-and-david-malone.

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MY HOME RULES Words: Helen Hayward When I had two children in London, twenty-five years ago, I found looking after them easy. Loving and looking after my kids was straightforward. However loving and looking after my home was not. I had long been instructed to put my career first. So I did. Yet what to do with the mushrooming laundry by the bathroom door? And what if I actually liked cooking? Ten years ago, I decided to make a study of home life. I would ask 60 people to sit down to talk with me about how they kept their home life afloat without shouting too much. I would also ask these questions of myself. 1. Is there an art to running a home? 2. Can it be a satisfying thing to do? 3. Has the work we do around the home – which accounts for roughly one quarter of our waking hours – something to teach us about life itself? Fast-forward to today and these are some rules I’ve developed to keep me sane and to make my home a place where I feel at home. • Make the bed each morning. Over time, I’ve come to realise that housekeeping is a conversation that I have with myself, much of which is beneath my conscious awareness. When I make my bed first thing I send myself the message that I can stay on top of whatever else life throws at me that day. • If a task takes a few minutes or less, do it straight away. Open the letter, put on laundry, plan the meal. When I can address the little things, the big things have a way of taking care of themselves. • Whenever possible, touch things only once. Over the years I’ve streamlined my routines so that I only give a minimum of my precious attention to domestic necessities. 36

• Attend to whatever it is as it arises. By doing tasks as they come on to the horizon it’s easier to sneak past my resistance to them. • Leave home in a state that makes me want to return to it. When I spend an extra minute cleaning up the kitchen, and throwing stuff into a basket in the hall, I’m able to walk back into my home and feel at home there. • Make or do something creative every day. This, my most important rule, redeems the effort of keeping a pleasant and attractive home. It helps me tap into the love that makes it all feel worthwhile.

Helen has written a new book, Home Work, about how to find joy and interest in managing the home. Here’s an excerpt from the book. When Wendy Berry applied for a position as Royal Housekeeper, at Prince Charles’s Highgrove Estate, the job description was brief. It was ‘to streamline and ensure the smooth-running of the household.’ When I read this line in Berry’s tell-all memoir, standing up in the library with my kids nearby, my first thought was, isn’t this what it means to look after any home – to streamline and maintain its smooth running? To care about it in a way that leads you to take pride in details that you might otherwise not? I have never aspired to be a royal housekeeper. Still, these days, I have what I call my housekeeping hour. Instead of spreading household tasks across a day - even while sitting in front of a computer tasks and errands flit through my mind - I give over an hour a day to them. Rather than feeling pulled this way and that by a stream of tasks, I’ll do as many as I can inside my housekeeping hour, usually early evening. I don’t always succeed. Sometimes I skip the hour altogether. Or I’ll split it in two, with half first thing in the morning and the other half before dinner. On the weekend, if the garden or pantry gets the better of me,

it might spill into the next hour. It’s a kind of discipline to take my apron off when the hour is up. But when I do succeed, setting the kitchen timer and making a game of it, I find I can rake leaves, cook rice, hang laundry, pay bills, change bedlinen, water herbs and repair clothing, and finish the hour feeling better about life than had I not done these things. I’ve developed some rules to keep my housekeeping hour on track. I keep a mental list of what needs doing. So my energy doesn’t flag, I might make a cup of tea and a snack before I start. I try to put one thing on my list that I don’t want to do – often an admin task or a repair – knowing how quickly these can build up and fester. I put my phone on the stairs during this hour, so as not to lose precious time down rabbit burrows. And on Sundays, I might skip the hour altogether. I think this practice works for me because it gives me a sense of control over my home and my day. I’m not losing myself in tasks that I don’t ultimately care about. I’m giving a finite amount of time, love and energy to tasks which, once done, allow me to rest easier than if I hadn’t done them. Most importantly, having a housekeeping hour ensures that I have time for other, more creative things – which for me is the whole point of home life.

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THE TASSIE BOOK CLUB The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics. Richard Flanagan’s latest book Question 7 is being hailed as one of his best! Em from our club went along to hear the Richards - Flanagan and Fidler - recording an ABC Conversations episode at the Theatre Royal last month, but none of us had time to read it ahead of our deadline! However, in very Tasmanian fashion, we have got Martin Flanagan’s recently released memoir for this issue - along with a peculiar novel from Emily Spur.

The ‘old school’, overlooking Bass Strait, was Martin Flanagan’s home for six formative years. In this memoir, Flanagan explores and comes to terms with the impact of his boarding school experiences on his older self. Flanagan casts out lines from key incidents at the school to his

later life; reeling back again to re-interrogate his memories - comparing his recollections with other boys’ experiences, and touching on other (literary) representations of boarding school - in a kind of reckoning with the environment he grew up in. The old school was notable for the lack of women and parental figures, and sadly, notorious for the behaviour of the Catholic priests in charge. Questioning how sexual abuses were allowed to happen, and his own lack of awareness that this was happening in his own school years, Flanagan also reflects on the prevalent cruelty and bullying that was allowed to occur. He handles this sensitively, with a great deal of nuance. He also finds himself and many contemporaries wanting for how they responded to the conditions (the titular empty honour board). Through this book, Flanagan makes some peace with his past, writing his own inscriptions for those boys who stood up for others and deserve a place on his honour board. For audiobook fans, I can confirm Martin Flanagan has a nice, gentle reading voice. But, I would recommend reading this one ‘in print’ to better appreciate the structure of the text, and control your own pace while considering difficult themes. Though not exactly ‘summer beach reading’, this book could make a good Christmas gift for those interested in current affairs and personal psychology, or the general reader interested in social histories and Tasmaniana.

Whatever you think this book is going to be, check your expectations at the door! Middle-aged titular Beatrix is barely hanging on, working a dead-end job and spending her nights drinking wine alone. When a poorly thought out plan to die by suicide is thwarted by an old lady, Beatrix begins to see her everywhere, becoming more and more distressed by the presence of her new ‘stalker’. 38

Born and raised in Tasmania and now living in Melbourne, Spurr infuses the book with the landscape of Melbourne across one stifling summer. There are crows, a ringtail possum, and a cherished taxidermied canary amongst the small but vivid cast of characters. After a twist at the end of the first act, the book becomes compulsively readable and I couldn’t put it down. While it’s hard to describe the plot without spoilers, we follow both Beatrix and Fred - the stalker - as they each reveal much more about who they are. With sometimes confronting focus on Beatrix and her many poor choices, we can’t help but root for her as she starts to advocate for herself. The friendship that eventually blooms between Beatrix and Fred is literally life-changing for both of them, but don’t hold out hope for a traditional ‘happy ending’. Best to read with an open mind and no expectations! Book Chatter: Spotify has recently joined Amazon’s Audible and other big businesses in the audiobook market - but we recommend Libro.fm if you want to make sure a Tasmanian bookshop benefits. Joining Libraries Tasmania is the best way to access audiobooks for free you can be sure the authors, illustrators and editors are receiving payments for every audiobook you borrow. Keen to chat books with us? Find us on Instagram @thewomanbookerprizeclub or email thewbpc@gmail.com.

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Area, adjoining Penrhyn Pond. We stopped at a Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (TPWS) sign that mapped the trails criss-crossing the reserve to choose our route for the day. We decided to follow fire trails and nature trails, avoiding horseriding areas that circle the perimeter. We walked along the Penrhyn Pond track. An avenue of white gums was reflected in the still pond waters. The trail took us to Coffee Creek, which feeds into Heron Pond. This area has been identified as a forty-spotted pardalote habitat. We trod quietly, hoping to see the tiny pardalotes. The air was full of bird calls. We could see birds high in the canopy, but too far above us to be certain of their identity. We followed Coffee Creek Fire Trail to Sandflats Fire Trail, turning onto Middle Fire Trail to reach the Howden Fire Trail. Here, we diverted onto one of the narrow nature tracks that thread through the woodlands and heathlands. We turned from the distant views of the mountain chain that culminates at Mount Wellington, to survey the surrounding bush. Native flowers were everywhere in the sandy terrain, a veritable wildflower garden.

The sweet perfume of prickly box followed us as we admired flowering pink and white heath, fluffy pom poms of purple melaleuca, yellow callistemon, paper daisies, and dainty white leucopogon. The highlight was the delicate beauty of tiny pink caladenia orchids. As we enjoyed our lunch, we were entertained by a pair of currawongs concentrating on their lunch in the bark of a young white gum, bending the slender branches as they foraged. Evidence of a healthy bandicoot population was everywhere in the myriad holes in the sandy soil. Frogs croaked in nearby ponds. We were immersed in quiet bushland immediately adjacent to the busy life of the southern suburbs.

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DID SOMEONE SAY ZUCCHINI GLUT? Words: Ollie Benson Let’s be honest here. Each year they start out as a grower’s best friend, making you feel like a legitimate market gardener, before quickly becoming a headache as you push back the leaves and find yet another zucchini that’s got away. Yep, summer is here and if you’re growing vegetables, it’s guaranteed that you’ll soon be enjoying (or moaning about) that zucchini glut! For Briony Patterson and Stan Robert, who run Fat Carrot Farm, the humble zucchini is much more versatile than people think. And as a couple who grow a wide range of vegetables, from bitter radicchio to tart tomatillos, it may be surprising to hear that zucchini is one of their favourites. Fat Carrot Farm is a market garden set within three hectares of alluvial soils in putalina/Oyster Cove. Inspired by the farmers’ markets they visited while working as scientists in the US, and upon settling in Tasmania in 1998, Briony and Stan began to grow their own food. Their aim for the farm is to sell, cook,

eat, and share, and they now supply some of Hobart’s top restaurants, as well as to local customers via their community supported agriculture (CSA) model. They farm using organic principles and have a deep interest in soil ecology. They have also converted their market garden to a no-till system where the soil is undisturbed and, in one block, thick layers of compost are placed directly on to the beds. At Fat Carrot Farm you’ll find several varieties of zucchinis in their patch. Rondo di Nizza is a round Italian heritage variety, while Romanesco a quick growing, heavy cropper of fruit with pale ribs that have a star shape when sliced. Nano Verde is a long, cylindrical dark green zucchini, and Bianca di Trieste is a long, slim almost white variety that’s also very prolific. Not only are Briony and Stan excellent growers, but they’re also fantastic cooks. The versatility of zucchini means it finds its way into most dinners through the

It’s often wearily said by backyard growers of the humble zucchini, that by autumn they’ve used zucchini in every way imaginable. But let’s celebrate this seasonal wonder for its versatility, its many shapes and sizes, and for its ability to grow bountiful fruit seemingly overnight!

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THE GRAND RACE TO HOBART OVER THE YEARS Once the Chrissy ham leftovers are safely in the Tupperware and the discarded wrapping paper dealt with, it’s time to turn our attention to the great race - the Sydney to Hobart. Starting on Boxing Day in the Emerald City, the 630 nautical mile (1,170 km) race to Hobart is about to bring crowds and big energy to our waterfront. Navigating down the east coast of NSW, Victoria, Flinders Island and Tasmania, the race takes in spectacular views. Of course, sometimes it also crosses path with wild, unpredictable weather and difficult conditions. Let’s take a look back at some of the memorable moments from the race of the past: •

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The first Sydney to Hobart was held in 1945, just after the end of World War Two. Initially planned as a cruise by Peter Luke and friends who had formed a club for those who preferred cruising to racing, when a visiting British Royal Navy Officer by the name of Captain John Illingworth suggested it be a race, the idea stuck. Nine yachts raced that year. Illingworth’s Rani won the handicap and line honours. It took six days, 14 hours and 22 minutes. Peter Luke’s Wayfarer still holds the record for the slowest time - 11 days, six hours and 20 minutes. He did say he preferred cruising to racing! The first known female sailors were Jane Tate and Dagmar O’Brien who sailed in the second race, in 1946. O’Brien’s yacht, Connella, retired so Tate became the first female to compete and a trophy is named in her honour. LDV Comanche won in 2017 with the fastest race of all time: one day, 9 hours, 15 minutes and 24 seconds. The smallest yacht to race was Klinger, at 27 feet, in 1978. Wild Oats XI has gained line honours

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more than any other yacht with 9 victories - it’s also among the biggest yachts ever to race, at 100ft. In 1994 the race turned 50, and saw a record number of entrants with 371 in total. The next closest was 1985, with 179 yachts taking part. The Making Waves Foundation’s crew were the first fully disabled team to compete in an ocean race, in 1994. In 1998, six sailors lost their lives after the competitors hit dreadful weather. The boats raced headlong into a severe storm, with winds of up to 78 knots and waves up to 10 metres. 55 yachtsmen had to be rescued - 50 of them by helicopters in the gale-force winds. 44 of the 115 boats that started finished the race. 1984, 1993 and 2005 were also years with memorably awful weather and many retirements mid-race. In 2011 Jessica Watson, who at the age of 16 had sailed solo and unassisted around the world, skippered a crew of 9 sailors aged under 21. In 2020 the race was cancelled thanks to old mate COVID-19 - there had been an outbreak in Sydney’s north and the Tasmanian government declared Greater Sydney a “medium risk” zone, requiring all participants to quarantine for 14 days on arrival in Tasmania. It was the first time the

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race was not conducted in its 76year history. Tony Cable, from NSW, has the most races under his belt with 49. The late John Bennetto is the Tasmanian with the most races on record - he did it 44 times but passed away in 2005 mere days before he’d planned to compete for a 45th time. 1982 saw the closest line honours race finish in history, when Condor of Bermuda pipped Apollo by 7 seconds. Three yachts have won line honours but later been disqualified: Wild Wave (1953), Nirvana (1983) and Rothmans (1990) Vale to the yachtsmen who have lost their lives during the race over its history: Mike Bannister (Winston Churchill, 1998), Glyn Charles (Sword of Orion, 1998), Ray Crawford (Billabong, 1988), John Dean (Winston Churchill, 1998), Bruce Guy (Business Post Naiad, 1998), Jim Lawler (Winston Churchill, 1998), Wally Russell (Yahoo II, 1984), John Sarney (Inca, 1973), Phillip Skeggs (Business Post Naiad, 1998), Peter Taylor (BP Flying Colours, 1989) and Hugh (Barry) Vallance (Zilvergeest III, 1975).

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Cremorne sunset by Mary Harwood City glimpse @ryankincade

A red gum on the Sheoak Walk at Geilston Bay by Margaret Brocklehurst

Magpie on Tangara trail, Roches Beach to Seven Mile Beach by Elizabeth Osborne

Heron @tassie_bird

What trees are for @foto.velo

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The Art Society of Tas presents

“The boats of humanity” Calligraphy and paintings based on the Declaration of Human Rights by internationally renowned calligrapher and artist

Award Winning Accommodation

Gemma Black

To be opened by Margaret Blow Saturday 2nd December at 11am with musical performance by David Nutall on oboe Gemma will give a talk about the exhibition at 2pm, Saturday 9th December

Complimentary Continental Breakfast for Accomodation Guests Locally sourced menu & extensive wine list

2nd December to January 7th 2024 The Lady Franklin Gallery

Ancanthe Park, 268 Lenah Valley Rd Open weekends 11am to 4pm www.artstas.com.au “The series of 30 works cites the Preamble and the thirty articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in this it’s 75th anniversary year” Prints of the works will be available

OPEN 7 DAYS FOR LUNCH & DINNER

Stunning views over the Huon River

4518 HUON HIGHWAY, PORT HUON, TASMANIA 03 6297 1052 KERMANDIE.COM.AU

EXHIBITIONS AT ROSNY FARM Until 17 December

Devotion - An Ode to Oceans Curated by Esther Touber

Through the artistic works of Abbie Calvert, Cassie Sullivan, Ellyn Anderson and Lucinda Bresnehan, the audience is offered a collection of works that are in complete devotion to the ocean. These artists view the ocean as something to honour; to idolise. Each artist offers their own perspective of the ocean, through an empathetic lens, with an appreciation of the soft and the atmospheric. Image: Ellyn Anderson

11am–5pm Wednesday - Sunday Schoolhouse Gallery Rosny Farm, Rosny Hill Road, Rosny Park Ph: 6217 9607 The Rosny Farm will be closed from Sat 23 Dec 2023 and reopen on Wed 10 Jan 2024

www.clarenceartsandevents.net

Sadly, many Tasmanians will be doing it tough this Christmas. Please consider helping those in need or donating to local charities.

David O’Byrne MP Member for Franklin 6212 2328

1/17 Bligh St, Rosny Park

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