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THE HOBART MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2022: ISSUE 30 (Dirty Thirty!)

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THE HOBART MAGAZINE Well Happy New Year to you! I feel like this is a repeat of what I said going into 2021, but let’s hope 2022 brings a year of health, happiness, connection and maybe a little resilience thrown in for good measure. We’re pleased to feature Max Heerey on our cover to kick off the year. Max and his partner Grace have just launched The Grace Tame Foundation, a not-for-profit philanthropic organisation to campaign for and help fund initiatives to prevent and respond to sexual abuse of children and others. Alongside our community news and regular columns, we also explore lots of fun things for you to do this summer - picking fruit, music, events, school holidays ideas and much more. As always, we thank you for your continued readership and support as we delve into 2022, we couldn’t do this without you. Cheers, Steph, James and The Hobart Magazine team.

INBOX Hobart City Council tree policy Dear Editor, I would like to clarify misunderstandings about Council’s policy to protect trees on public land (in D. Newnham’s letter, THM December, 2021). The community expects us to safeguard publicly owned assets when someone wants to remove or damage them – whether that’s trees or playgrounds or bus shelters. The policy Ald Behrakis wants to over-turn is one that cities around Australia use to assess the value of a public tree as part of negotiating with someone that wants to remove it for a private purpose. The methodology used is the industry standard for arborists internationally and is used in cities like Melbourne and Adelaide to look after their trees on public land. The public tree is assessed on five criteria as to the aesthetic and amenity value it provides as well as its health, size and rareness of species. This tree ‘value’ is then used to negotiate with those that want to remove it. Sometimes it leads to private works being modified to avoid cutting down the public asset. In other cases the compensation is paid for the loss of the tree and the funds invested into new public street trees. Anna Reynolds, Lord Mayor Feeling the love “Fellow Hobartians, I’m delighted to be featured on the December issue @thehobartmag!!!! Been pinching myself these last couple of days. Thanks Steph!” Kanako Okiron, 14 year old author featured in THM, December 2021 edition.

E-scooter angst increasing Today I witnessed an incident (assault) related to the new scooters. On Murray Street a young girl (probably about 16 years old) scooted past and did a circle on the corner of the footpath. On the loop back a man wrapped his arm around her, grabbed her and stopped her momentum. He said “these aren’t for effing messing around on.” My young son also saw this. Both parties were in the wrong. Is this the future of scooter use in Hobart? Steve Volkman, Lindisfarne Crowther Reimagined The Hobart City Council invited artists to submit proposals for temporary arts works that respond to the Crowther Stature – particularly those addressing “Crowther’s actions, Lanne’s story as an Aboriginal leader, the politics of 1860s Hobart, current views on Crowther, or the validity of bronze statues in modern cities.” Would the community wish to remove photographic images of William Lanne from the historical record or buildings from the Lanne Crowther era? A gruesome disrespectful use of Lanne and indigenous community of the brutality of HIStory. If you would remove all imagery of Lanne from the cannon of historical record by all means remove a bronze statue? Is the cannon of art making on trial here? If so then why? A very important discussion for today’s art schools. Traditional vs New technologies, and art as politics, the removal of art for arts sake. A conversation for our time in all cities, sciences, arts, cultural heritages. Cultural values of all visuals is part of this conversation. Indigenous education in hard sculpture has to come into this conversation. Our land of sweeping plains has many spaces of memory in which to speak. They don’t only exist inside the square. Is removing a cannon of art making in statues going to change that or will making new permanent works keep the conversations and memories alive? The traditional understanding of non-indigenous person’s that imagery of deceased indigenous persons causes distress in the indigenous community is enveloped in the issue of statue removal and/or creation. Andrea Gustavsson, via www.thehobartmagazine.com.au

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LINDA HIGGINSON Interview: Lily Whiting Picture: Kaleb Clark Where in Hobart do you live? I live in Mount Stuart. Why Hobart? Our family moved to Hobart 10 years ago, relocating with the company I was working for. I volunteered with the Scout Association for several years and loved the great outdoors. The company suggested that Tasmania was a perfect location for our young family and the rugged Tasmanian environment and clean living have been a perfect fit for us. Tell us a little about your work? After my father’s death and the birth of my daughter following a difficult pregnancy in 2014, I decided to leave the company I had served for 19 years when I didn’t feel supported by them as a new mum. I wanted to return to what was necessary for our family. I started taking photos of my children playing sport and volunteering during the career break. My work was quickly recognised, and sporting organisations started using our images and digital work to publicise sport across Tasmania. Six years later, I now work for several sporting organisations and other businesses, including news outlets, to provide quality images and video. This business model provides our family with a lot of flexibility. We don’t have regular working hours, so this is especially suited to the sports and events sector. Where did the motivation to capture sport, particularly women in sport, come from? When I started taking photos of my sons playing sports, I noticed fewer photos of the women. Taking a broader view helped me see that this was a similarity across the world. Regarding the reception of women’s sport, it was still a man’s domain, and there was no funding for women’s sports in media in the same way sponsors were supporting men. What do you hope your role in women’s sports can do for the industry for both current athletes and the future? If 6

images of women competing are made visible, girls considering sport will want to play and be active if they can see role models. Visibility in female sport has undoubtedly improved since I started in my role. The coverage of female athletes is becoming more popular worldwide and here in Tasmania. Sometimes sports photographers catch sportspeople mid game with seemingly funny expressions. What do you see? I am in a privileged position to be able to capture professional pictures of them competing. Sometimes there are faces of determination, which is understandable, given the subject matter, but the images that don’t show any athlete in a great light go straight in the bin. The images of sporting activity that I capture across Tasmania are essential to clubs and associations promoting a healthy lifestyle. I also practice equality, so that male and female athletes are treated the same in terms of my images. What do you love doing outside work? I love camping and enjoy all aspects of art and making. We are currently renovating the campervan that serves us on sports assignments in all corners of the state. When we have downtime, it’s usually to visit new places. Who do you admire? I once met Karren Brady, one of the first female directors of a UK football club. A successful female in a very male-orientated business, she rose to the top of her field despite opposition from others in the industry. She was demonised by the press at times but continued on. There are so many quotes of hers that run through my head when I see similar situations. Favourite podcast or tv show? I love anything historical. Vikings was a definite favourite with the intriguing storylines and costumes. Sport and Bluey are often on the TV in our house!

Secret vice? I just got a crafting machine, and so now everything is personalised. The teacher’s end-of-year gifts were epic! What are you reading now? As part of my media studies at the University of Tasmania, Radical Technologies by Adam Greenfield is a fascinating insight into the digital landscape and its role in transforming the world. Aside from this, I enjoy anything with a historical flavour. What are your daily news/social media habits? I am the person that flips directly to the back page, looking at the sporting images. I also follow many crafting pages and Pinterest to feed my crafting obsession. As providing digital content is part of my role, I love to be across the latest content production and marketing trends. Your favourite place for… Breakfast: Room for a pony Lunch: Cultura. I love the football banter. Dinner: I can’t remember the last time we went out for dinner because we love cooking, home entertaining is always the best. The more, the merrier. Favourite team? Blackburn Rovers, Hobart Hurricanes, Tasmania Devils. Taking photos of local leagues means I am neutral and don’t have favourites. I love all kinds of sports and all of the different micro communities in each one.

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Interview: Stephanie Williams Picture: Supplied Where in Hobart do you live? I live in North Bay/Rokeby with my partner Grace. Why Hobart? Where do I start? I grew up in South Hobart and had the best childhood. I was, and still am, always out being active, playing footy or soccer, rowing or surfing. I have lived in every state on the east coast of Australia and there is no place like Hobart. You can be up the mountain in the snow, then 30 minutes later down at the beach surfing. I love the lifestyle and the people. Tell us a little about your work? I am currently working as the Manager of the Grace Tame Team and am the Chief Operating Officer of the Grace Tame Foundation. My work changes quickly based on the political climate, however we mostly work to push to create structural change. What did life look like before this whirlwind of change? Before the tornado hit, I was working as an Associate Advisor at a wealth management firm in town. Grace and I were living in a house that I bought with my best mate Tom Howard in Clarendon Vale. We had no support in place when Grace had won the Australian of the Year award. After a night of celebrations we were put on a plane back to Hobart and we then sat in the lounge room for a day or two to try and figure out what we were going to do whilst we got hounded by media. We were told by the powers that be that Grace wouldn’t make much money relating to the awards, and there was no financial compensation for her time (only reimbursement for travel to National Australia Day Council Events), so I spoke to Tom and we sold our house so we had enough money to possibly get through the year (thanks Howy!). 8

I imagine 2021 has been a year of growth for you. Have you found some coping mechanisms amongst the intensity? Absolutely! 2021 has really put both of us to the test. We have met some great people, but we have also had to deal with some not-so-great people. Growing up in Hobart, I believe bad people here get caught out. Where it’s easier for people with ulterior motives to hide in big cities as it’s harder for their track record to be exposed. Halfway through the year, things were really tough, I was flying with Grace everywhere to try and support her whilst also working full time from cafes, on planes and at events. It ended up getting too much and I had to resign from work. As far as coping mechanisms go, Grace and I find that exercise helps a lot. I really value F45 (shout out to Jamie Needham!) and going for runs. What do you love doing outside work? Outside of work, Grace and I go for runs together (when I can keep up), I play football in the Old Boys League and also go surfing with friends.

Who do you admire? My Grandma (Hi Gran if you’re reading). Favourite podcast or tv show? The Office (American Version) and All Aussie Adventures. Secret vice? Berry Smoothies with extra protein powder. What are you reading now? The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel A. van der Kolk (A must read). What gets your goat? The Spoon Man continuously bagging out the Hobart City Council. What was your first job? My first job was as a dish pig at the Riverview Inn in Taroona. I would jump off the bus on the way back from school at Taroona High. What are your daily news/social media habits? As part of our work, we have to monitor social media to keep on top of evolving

news and politics, so I use social media intermittently throughout the day. Your favourite place for… Breakfast: The Macquarie Street Foodstore Lunch: Tommy McHugo’s Dinner: Frank Restaurant

fine but in small doses. I like the simple things. I shop at Kmart. In 2022 I’m itching to get back into footy and spending more time with friends and family. Parting words? “You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!” – Dr. Seuss

Favourite team? The Melbourne Demons. Favourite Hobart secret? Watching the sun set over the Mountain on Mount Rumney. What does 2022 have in store for you? 2022 for me is still very much evolving. We have a lot of advocacy work planned through the foundation. We are trying to really capitalise on the momentum from 2021 and push for some constructive change. The Federal election is looming and we’ve just established our foundation. Having spent a bit of time away this year, what have you missed about Hobart and what are you looking forward to getting around in 2022? I have really missed the genuine community in Tasmania. I’m not really a fancy person and we have had to spend time with people whose values don’t necessarily align with ours, which is

BITS AND PIECES Skin Concepts (460 Macquarie St, South Hobart) is offering skin treatments, facials, waxing, makeup and tanning. Who doesn’t love a good cheese toastie? Get Toasted was created by Bruny Island cheesemaker Joe Graff and personal chef Dayna Achilles, two mates cooking up good ol classic toasted sandwiches but with a gourmet twist and only using Tasmanian produce. Say hi at the Farm Gate market every second Sunday. Tsubame Sushi (Shop 58.3/29 Channel Hwy, Kingston) has opened in Kingston, with a regular sushi train and a fun bullet train that delivers special orders to your seat.

NEW OPENINGS A new year brings some new spaces for Hobartians (and our newly welcomed tourists) to enjoy! Starting down south, Port Cygnet Cannery (60 Lymington Rd, Cygnet) is open 7 days again for a mix of brunch, pizzas and farm lunches. Our favourite Tassie devil is back and better (and bigger) than ever! Devils Corner Winery (1 Sherbourne Rd, Apslawn) is open again with the same favourites cooking up fish and chips and wood fired pizzas, but in a snazzy new building with some additional extras. There is now a tasting room and impressive underground cellar to host all kinds of events no matter what weather Tassie puts on. If New Norfolk didn’t already have enough going for it, the former pop-up providore has been re-envisioned as the Gourmet Social Club (7 High Street. New Norfolk), a permanent retail and tasting outlet to taste local nibbles and tipples. Keep your eyes peeled about specialty food and drink experiences once the summer rush has died down a little. The Sandy Bay strip is getting busier with Scoop Wholefoods (176-178 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay) joining the scene. Owner Stacey Trovato said she missed the minimal waste shopping experience she had living in Canberra and thought Tassie’s 10

green attitude would be the perfect home for a modern wholefoods store. Looking for an acai hit? Head to Acai Brothers Rosny Park (Upper Level, Eastlands Shopping Centre, 26 Bligh Street, Rosny Park) for acai bowls, smoothies, coffee and a plant based menu. If a vintage pub with cosy classics is your scene, head to Swansea to The Waterloo (1A Franklin Street, Swansea) for simple, generous, and seasonal pub meals with a bit of modern punch. Ex-Movida (Melb) chef Zac Green is in the kitchen and bringing a little pizazz to the coast. If you’ve walked through mid-town Hobart recently, it is hard to go past The Rox Apartments (160-162 Elizabeth Street, Hobart) without noticing the eye-catching architecture by Core Collective. All sixteen apartments have been snapped up. Glenorchy has had some big players set up shop with a brand new outdoor adventure store Anaconda (T5/2 Howard Rd, Glenorchy) opening up next to Bunnings and sharing a wall with Spotlight (T1/2 Howard Road, Glenorchy) who has moved out of the city. Hobart Exercise Physiology (Shop 2/458 Macquarie Street, South Hobart) has brand new digs in South Hobart complete with off street parking and their very own private training studio. Next door, Velvet

HILLCREST PRIMARY SCHOOL TRAGEDY The collective heaviness resulting from the Hillcrest Primary School tragedy from all across Tassie - and indeed across Australia and the world - is palpable. If you would like to help the families, school and community impacted by the tragedy you can donate to the Hillcrest Community Public Fund. The fund has been organised by Devonport City Council, MyState and the State Government. You can make a donation via online banking: BSB: 807009, Account: 30194756, Name: Business Services. Or by visiting your local branch of MyState. HOBART TRIAL FOR PREMATURE BABIES AN INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS Pioneering treatment for premature babies that was developed in Hobart is bringing positive results. A clinical trial of premature infants with respiratory distress syndrome was led by Professor Peter Dargaville from the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research. The trial examined the effect of delivery of surfactant by the Hobart Method - a far less invasive method developed by Prof Dargaville and his team at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Here’s the science for you the study found that while the rate of survival was not different in the statistical analysis, the likelihood of developing bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a chronic disease of the lung, was reduced from 45% to 37%. Babies receiving minimally-invasive surfactant therapy were half as likely to need to be mechanically ventilated with a breathing tube in the windpipe in the first three days, and the need for oxygen therapy at home was reduced by one third.

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THUMBS UP All the feels seeing extended families together again with borders open. Good work on the mask wearing Hobart! Don’t forget to snip the mask strings if you chuck them out. Customers and patrons respectfully abiding by the Covid rules as they evolve.

THESE GOATS WILL SPEED THROUGH YOUR WEEDS You may have heard that goats pretty much chew on anything. Well, Amanda O’Driscoll, the owner of Iron Moon Homestead in Granton, along with her partner Thomas Fowler have harnessed this goaty superpower and are hiring out their flock of goats to clear weeds. Amanda shared with us, “The goats are hired out to properties in Hobart of at least 1/4 plus acres. They come as a herd and are set up on the property with fencing and water.” But it’s pretty fuss free because they monitor the goats daily. “We move them to the next fencing cell to ensure they are happily and greatly reducing the density of the noxious weeds the property owner wishes to be gone.” According to Amanda, hiring goats is a good way to maintain a property without the overuse of pesticides. “They go where large polluting machinery can’t, with little erosion. I particularly love that it follows the principles of regenerative agriculture, a step in the right direction!” Amanda received training and continues to be advised through Goats on the Go. “They are an American company where this service is now commonplace.” You can find out more at the Iron Moon Homestead’s Facebook page or drop a line to ironmoonhobart@gmail.com. 12

Hats off to the Hobart City Council for designing and planning new mountain bike trails on the kunanyi/Mt Wellington foothills. The kid riders of the future will thank them later! A huge high five and immense gratitude to our nurses - whether they’re run off their feet at the hospital, in private practice or at the vaccination and testing clinics, they do a wonderful job.

ENVIRONMENT IS BIGGEST WORRY: YOUTH SURVEY A new survey of young Tasmanians has found that they view the environment as the number one issue of importance facing Australia today. Mission Australia’s Youth Survey asked 974 15-19 year olds, and found that 55% of respondents said the environment was the most pressing issue for them, followed by Covid (37.6%) and mental health (36.3%). A notably higher proportion of young people from Tasmania were extremely or very concerned about climate change (32.8%) than the national average (25.5%). One 16 year old Tasmanian commented: “[My biggest issue is] activism burnout - trying to fix all the problems in the world at such a young age and worrying about the future. I ended up feeling quite worthless because only the people in power can make a difference and little to no action is being done about these things.”

THUMBS DOWN We won’t lie, rising numbers of covid cases doesn’t feel good after so long living covid-free. Anyone else’s home inundated with scorpions at this time of year? e-Scooters. While we love the idea of sustainable transport, they’re an accident waiting to happen in their current form. We’ve seen no helmet wearing, no shoes, small children, lots of double riders, especially at night. Volunteers down - open borders mean some vulnerable volunteers can’t offer their time to local charities at the moment. If you have the means and time to volunteer, they’d love to hear from you.

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BITS AND PIECES DON’T FORGET TO BOOST If it’s been five months since your second vaccination, roll up your sleeves as it is time for COVID-19 booster shots. Like the flu shot, the effectiveness of the original round of vaccine decreases with time, so a top up ensures maximum protection. At the time of print the advice is there’s no need to coordinate the brand of vaccine with your previous round, so hop onto the Coronavirus Tasmania website for more information and to book your booster. GET YOUR FINGERS BUSY AND KNIT YOUR BITS If you’re a woman and find yourself with some extra time and resources over the summer, get involved with the Knit your Bits project and recreate a body part to celebrate the beauty of the body for International Women’s Day in March 2022. This is the first year Women’s Health Tasmania has hosted the project and there is hope of over 100 bits being made for exhibition. There are no rules about which parts of the body it could be, so get creative with anything wool, cotton, sewn, knitted, crocheted, or embroidered and celebrate what makes your body unique. Project Coordinator, Margie Law says they have received so much interest that as well as an exhibition on International Women’s Day at the Tasmanian Wool Centre in Ross, all the bits will travel to at least five regional towns in 2022. “The launch is likely to have lots of “oohs” and “aahs” as people see the different bits that have been made: from a giant mouth that will play recordings of the makers talking about women, health and community; an embroidered uterus made by a young woman who is having a hysterectomy; intestines that a support worker used to help clients understand their digestive health issues; and bits that explain the beauty and fragility of women’s sexual organs,” says Margie. Pieces will need to be finished for collection by the end of January with prizes awarded on exhibition day for the people’s choice of bits! For more details or to register your bit, head to womenshealthtas.org.au or phone 6231 3212. 14

NOW’S THE TIME TO PYO IN TASSIE With summer comes a new season of fruit and nothing says summer like eating sweet fruit straight from the tree in the middle of summer (whether we make it to 35 degrees or not this year). If you’re up for a weekend adventure, there are a bunch of farms offering pick your own (PYO) fruit this year. Sorell Fruit Farm (174 Pawleena Rd, Sorell) has a bounty of strawberries and cherries this month. Keep your eyes peeled for stone fruit at the end of the season nearing Autumn. If “one for me, one for you” is your kind of picking, Littlewood (1192 Richmond TMAG SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM The Tasmanian Museum and Gallery is ready for kids on school holidays with a range of fun activities for kids of all ages as part of their School Holiday Program this month. Inspired by the Sidney Nolan Ned Kelly exhibition, kiddos can take part in a special workshop to learn the basics of digital illustration, and hear exciting stories about bushrangers during story time. They can also take part in Antarctic-themed fun and learn more about the amazing wildlife that live on the icy continent. On every weekday from

Rd, Richmond) has strawberries lining their paddock. And a cheeky one or two thrown over the fence to the sheep is most likely frowned upon but a gorgeous way to spend a sunny afternoon. Grab a scoop of strawberry ice-cream after a hard day’s work! If you find yourself in Grove, Something From The Ground (2048 Huon Hwy, Grove) is doing PYO blueberries every Saturday from January to March. In the Derwent Valley, Westerway Raspberries (1488 Gordon River Rd, Westerway) have their gates open to keen pickers every day and also sell any and every kind of berries jammed or turned into ice-cream. Come home via Old Beach (218 Old Beach Rd, Old Beach) for a blueberry fix from January to mid-March. Phew, plenty of antioxidant opportunities in the first three months of 2022! 11am - 2pm, Monday 17 until Friday, 21 January. And if you’re not feeling confident to go out in busy, public places or have been advised to isolate, you can still enjoy some of TMAG’s wonders from the comfort of your own home: there’s the new Mystery Tour of the Sidney Nolan’s Ned Kelly series exhibition with art guide Penny Carey-Wells, plus other Mystery Tours, Catch up with a Curator, Visit with a VSO or a Moment of Zen. You can get all the information on the TMAG From Home section on their website at www.tmag.tas.gov.au.

BITS AND PIECES OUR PRINCESS MARY CELEBRATED Tasmania’s princess - H.R.H Crown Princess Mary, is the star of the show at a new special exhibition at the Museum of National History at Frederiksborg Castle in Denmark. The exhibition, which opens in February, tells the personal story of Mary from Hobart to celebrate her 50th birthday. It will also explain how the role of Crown Princess was created over time - encompassing history, tradition and modern reality. At the exhibition opening a new portrait of the Crown Princess will be presented. Maybe one day it will travel to her hometown!

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don’t need to have had children themselves, but should like building relationships with young people and children.

Hobart City Mission is calling on local women to help young mums and their children by volunteering with the Small Steps program. Small Steps is a live-in parenting and life skills program that provides housing and vital support for mums aged 15 to 25 and their kids. It’s been going for seven years and in that time has supported over 91 young mums with care and housing. In uplifting news, 97% of the mums and children moved on to permanent housing afterwards. Bella WindfeldPetersen from Hobart City Mission answered some of our questions about the program.

What do the mums get out of this program? The mums at Small Steps gain parenting and life-skills that will help them to grow as mums. They have the security of safe housing, and a supportive community around them, that helps them to move into independent or longer-term housing. Small Steps offers onsite workshops for mums covering topics such as sexual health, self-confidence, respectful relationships, bond and attachment parenting. Small Steps encourages and supports mums to stay engaged or reconnect with education – from finishing high school to completing a degree or diploma in their chosen field. We also run a life skills program that supports mums to learn about things such as; budgeting, cooking, maintaining tenancy, obtaining their driver’s license and self-care.

What do Small Steps volunteers do? The volunteers provide out-of-hours support to the mums and children at Small Steps. They will be a friendly face, and help mums with emotional support and guidance when they or their children are having minor issues. What sort of people are you looking for? We’re hoping to build a community of compassionate, non-judgemental women, to help support the young mums at Small Steps. The volunteers 16

How can we get involved? Volunteers can get involved by contacting Hobart City Mission’s Volunteer Coordinator, Sara Shepherd. Call 0438 421 076 or email sshepherd@hobartcitymission.org.au. Small Steps volunteers will receive training and guidance in their role.

NEW ABORIGINAL WALKING TOUR OF NIPALUNA/HOBART The first - and only - Aboriginal tour of nipaluna/Hobart is now open for bookings. takara nipaluna (‘Walking Hobart’) is a 1.4km walk through town and the waterfront, following the 1832 route taken by a group of Aboriginal resistance members as they made their way to old Government House to negotiate an end to the Black War. Nunami Sculthorpe-Green, the creator and guide of takara nipaluna, shares the palawa perspective of the history of the city in 22 performances throughout the year from February to December, but hurry, they’re booking out fast. Book through the Theatre Royal.

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NEW TOWN FLOODING VICTIMS TO ENJOY A BRIGHTER CHRISTMAS You may have seen some video footage of severe and sudden flooding at the Friends Oval, New Town in the epic storm in early December. Three cars were submerged to the point of being written off. The cars were owned by young soccer coaches who were helping kids shelter from the storm at the time. The South Hobart Football Club spurred into action holding a fundraising day to help the coaches. Club President Victoria Morton shared, “You answered our call to support two students and a young father to get back on the road. You donated over $5,000 and I am delighted to say that our Treasurer distributed the funds raised to these three in time for Christmas.” Awwwww, great work Hobart.

water quality results for up to 22 beach sites in Hobart this summer. Each week, the DEP works with local councils and the Environmental Protection Agency Tasmania to collect water samples from more than 35 spots in the Derwent and test for enterococci, a faecal indicator bacteria (how lovely!). The results are published at the end of each week on the DEP’s Beach Watch webpage and Facebook site. Ursula Taylor, the DEP Chief Executive, said in December that 21 of the 22 beach sampling sites in Hobart were rated as suitable for swimming. “This result is an enviable situation for a capital city. Beaches with great water quality include Little Sandy Bay, Hinsby, New Norfolk and Windermere” Ms Taylor said. She did single out the middle of Howrah Beach as one spot she wouldn’t recommend swimming at this season due to contamination, but said she was hopeful it would improve. “Good progress has been made in tracking down sources of pollution in the catchment above Howrah Beach and we are hopeful that sampling results will improve as a result,” said Ms Taylor. Find the weekly results at www.derwentestuary.org.au/ beach-watch.

HOW TO FIND A CLEAN BEACH Who doesn’t love a clean beach, free of contamination? Thanks to the Derwent Estuary Program, it’s really easy to check

HUON HOME OF BEST WATER Rocky Creek, in the Huon Valley, has been voted as having the best tasting drinking water in Tasmania. After

MASTERPLAN FOR HOBART’S HANGING GARDEN A masterplan vision for Hobart’s ‘new cultural neighbourhood’, a city block encompassing the popular In The Hanging Garden venue on Murray Street, has been released. Riverlee and DarkLab, the team behind In The Hanging Garden, have released a strategy to shape and guide the future redevelopment of the area over the next decade. The vision proposes transforming almost the entire city block into a vibrant, mixed-use neighbourhood, with more hospitality and live music venues, a hotel, residential spaces and commercial spaces alongside communal areas, interconnected by a series of laneways and walkways. To download the In The Hanging Garden Precinct Placebook, and to provide feedback about the masterplan and vision for the neighbourhood, head to www.ithg.com.au 18

rigorous state wide water testing, Rocky Creek took out the title of the Water Industry Operators Association of Australia (WIOA) IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water in Tasmania for 2021. TasWater Service Delivery General Manager David Hughes-Owen said it was a great result for the Huon Valley team. “Although I have not tasted the water myself, given I am based in Northern Tasmania, I have heard that it is soft on the palate and refreshing,” Mr HughesOwen said. KIDS GET BEHIND KINGBOROUGH ONLY RAIN IN DRAIN CAMPAIGN Keeping pollutants out of our stormwater drains has taken on an artistic approach this summer, thanks to the creativity and imagination of Kingborough’s school students. Street stencils have started to be positioned on footpaths near drains to emphasise the importance of keeping pollution out of our waterways. It’s a creative way to remind everyone that stormwater is connected to our waterways.

Earth Science student conducting water testing, Little Blue Lake, Derby.

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GREENING THE EX-FORESTRY DOME The heritage-listed former Forestry building in Melville St - with its iconic glass dome and neglected atrium - is set to be rejuvenated by the University of Tasmania. 25 years after the dome was installed, the atrium below is set to be replanted as part of a project aimed at making higher education spaces more accessible and visible. Renowned Tasmanian architect Robert Morris-Nunn, who initially designed the award-winning dome, said he would be thrilled to see the atrium replanted. “The garden was always part of the intention for the space as I designed it, and to see it brought back to life to be enjoyed by the community will be wonderful,” he said. Campus Transformation Executive Director Phil Leersen said the new design is based on community feedback. “The urban design framework for our new campus is built around four principles which arose through conversations with the community – place, community, accessibility and sustainability,” he said. “We are creating a very sustainable and beautiful building by retrofitting an existing space with a low carbon and circular design that makes extensive use of timber,” Mr Leersen said. NO FOMO FOR MONA FOMA IN CLARENCE WITH “LASER BEAMS” The City of Clarence is partnering with Mona Foma to host Beacon, a new city-wide audio-visual installation by Australian artist Robin Fox. Powerful laser beams will sweep across the river Derwent from Rosny Hill Lookout, underscored by a synchronised soundtrack. Vehicle access to Rosny Hill Lookout will be closed for the duration of the performances - between 9:30pm and 11:30pm on 28, 29 and 30 January. 20

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY GRANTS FOR LOCAL EVENTS Applications are now open for Tasmania’s International Women’s Day grants program for local events that will celebrate women and girls in 2022. International Women’s Day falls on the 8 March and celebrates the achievements of women worldwide. To apply for up to $2000 towards your event, or for more information, contact the Department of Communities Tasmania on 1800 204 224 or email csrgrants@communities.tas.gov. au. Applications close Friday, 21 January. ANXIOUS ABOUT OUR OPEN BORDERS? YOU’RE NOT ALONE If you’re finding your anxiety rising due to our newly opened borders and covid cases, Lifeline is here to help you. Lifeline Tasmania Acting CEO, Clare Pearson, says it’s understandable that some Tasmanians might be feeling distressed or anxious, and that there are lots of options for assistance. “We have a phone line dedicated to helping Tasmanians talk about their feelings about borders reopening or any other difficulties they may be facing in their lives - related to COVID or not,” said Ms Pearson. “The team at A Tasmanian Lifeline will listen, without judgment, and can provide a call back service so people can receive ongoing support at a time that suits them.” Call A Tasmanian Lifeline, for any reason, every day of the year from 8am-8pm on 1800 98 44 34. You can book a time for a call through www.atasmanianlifeline.com. au/book-a-call. You can always call 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support. Tasmanians looking to boost their mental wellbeing can visit www.checkin.org.au and for text or chat support go to www.lifeline.org.au. In an emergency please call 000.

DID YOU KNOW MASKS ARE RECYCLABLE? As we get used to the latest mask mandate, it’s a relief to learn that parts of the disposable ones can be recycled if they’re put in the right place. Salamanca Market volunteers have been handing out almost 3000 masks per week to patrons who haven’t brought their own since the market introduced mask-wearing in September. They’ve now collected around 15,000 of them to be turned into new products through TerraCycle. Disposable masks contain a variety of raw products that can be recycled, with fibres able to be made into new paper products or composted; plastics can be melted and used in new products; and textiles can be converted into energy. Market-goers are encouraged to bring their own reusable fabric face masks to reduce the amount of waste generated at the market. There are some wonderful local makers sewing reusable ones in fab designs at local shops and markets, and online too. HOW MUCH IS A TREE WORTH? The City of Hobart Tree Amenity Formula - used to determine the monetary value of trees on public land that are proposed for removal by private developers - is set to be reviewed. At a recent council meeting, Alderman Simon Behrakis successfully moved a motion to review the existing policy to make sure it balances the need for additional housing development with the need to keep significant trees. Watch this space.

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BITS AND PIECES TASMANIA TO HOST A STRING OF CHAMPIONSHIP HOCKEY GAMES Tasmania has been locked in to host a list of major hockey events from 2022–2027 following an agreement between Hockey Australia and the Tasmanian tourism arm, Events Tasmania. Kicking off with the Australian Under 13 Carnival in 2022, the collection of games is projected to attract 12 000 participants and supporters to Tasmania, an additional $17.5 million for the Tassie economy. The Tasmanian government has provided $1 million to support the delivery of games which will see Tasmania home to six major Australian National championships and one international pro league match in five years. The Australian International Pro League women’s and men’s teams will play either Argentina, Belgium, Great Britain or New Zealand in their home country prior to the next Olympic games in 2024. Games will be played in either Hobart or Launceston, while training camps will be hosted on the North-West coast.

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IS ACCESS TO TERMINATIONS EQUAL FOR TASMANIANS? Words: Lily Whiting If we’ve learnt anything during the pandemic, it’s that accessibility to healthcare shows the difference between countries navigating relatively well, while poorer countries are still struggling with access to treatment and vaccinations. Although terminations have been available in Tasmania, information surrounding the current termination process is still confusing for some. One in six Australian women will have an abortion in their life for whatever reason, so how does it work in Tassie and are we getting the same treatment as our mainland cohort? Tasmania is fairly aligned with the rest of the country when it comes to medication terminations - a two-step process that can be done at home up until the nine week gestation period and sought through a GP or Family Planning Tasmania. Surgical termination is more challenging to access for Tasmanian women. Up to and beyond the nine week mark, a surgical termination can be accessed through the public system at The Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General and Mersey Valley Hospital as well as through the private hospital system. Surgical abortions are free and accessible up to the 14-week gestation period in our public hospitals and up to 16 weeks in the private system. Beyond that, women must travel interstate or seek approval from two doctors, one being an obstetrics specialist. This 14 and 16 week cut-off is a decision made by providers based on what they are willing and able to provide women, not a legality. For some perspective, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland offer this procedure up to the 22 week gestation period. When faced with deciding to proceed with a pregnancy or not, eight weeks can be significant either way, especially when navigating Tasmania’s stretched health system. 22

For further complexity and interpretation, there’s also a “vulnerability” clause on access to surgical terminations in Tasmania. “Vulnerability” includes but is not limited to “victims known or suspected of assault or domestic violence, those of a social, geographical or financial disadvantage, including those with a health care card, women who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, women with acute stress or mental illness or other medical illness and women with physical or intellectual disability”. Jess Willis, Clinic Services Manager at Family Planning Tasmania said in response, “Family Planning Tasmania considers all women who are seeking a surgical termination to be vulnerable. We have not experienced any patients being rejected for surgical termination in the public system because they are not vulnerable enough.” Despite this, you’d be hard pressed to find a vulnerability clause, effective or not, on any other medical procedure. Tasmania has progressed in terms of legislative frameworks regarding safe access zones around access centres and placing obligations on doctors who are opposed to abortion to still provide women with information on where she can access the procedure. But what happens if you fall into the gap between not being vulnerable enough and not being approved in Tasmania for a surgical termination post 14-16 weeks? Travelling after a termination (or most medical procedures) may be physically dangerous, it’s also costly not to mention the emotional burden of undertaking the procedure alone and in an unfamiliar environment. Limiting access to terminations in Tasmania won’t stop them from happening. Instead it may make the process more traumatic and expensive than they already are. Support before, during and after is important, and having a back up option of travelling interstate doesn’t cut the mustard. Isn’t it time to bring Tasmanian legislation in line with other Australian states to give women just as much time to make their choice?

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SANDY BAY CAMPUS’ FUTURE PLANS The final masterplan submission detailing the possible future of the University of Tasmania’s Sandy Bay campus has been lodged with the City of Hobart. It follows six months of design and community and stakeholder engagement, including four rounds of community engagement for feedback. That process has created a vision for the future of the site which is

proposed to include protected bushland, public space, five precincts responding to the different character of parts of the site, a variety of housing uses (including attainable housing), and sporting and cultural facilities. The proposal includes 2700 diverse new dwellings. The Planning Scheme Amendment will be assessed by the City of Hobart and will include a public exhibition and

FISHING FOR SCIENCE If you’re fishing this summer, why not also become a citizen scientist and help out the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies at the same time. The IMAS Tassie Fish Frame Collection Program is calling for the intact frames of Sand Flathead, Striped Trumpeter, Snapper, King George Whiting and Yellowtail Kingfish. If you catch any legal-sized specimen, you can donate their frames - including the head, skeleton and guts, complete and connected - at one of 13 drop off spots across Tasmania. IMAS researchers will then gather information on the age, growth and reproduction of the species and further understand local fish stocks. To find out more about the Tassie Fish Frame Collection Program head to their page on Facebook for all the details, including drop off points.

WHAT’S ON IN HOBART MONDAY

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Always wanted to learn Latin? The Medieval Latin Summer School is for you. It’s a general introduction to Latin with an emphasis on medieval and ecclesiastical literature. Jane Franklin Hall, South Hobart.

Is today the day you finally learn to scuba dive? The PADI Open Water Dive Course starts today - you’ll learn to dive to a depth of 18m and see another world under the water around our magnificent island. Godivetas.com.au

Inspired by the Sydney to Hobart? Join the PostXmas Twilight Series with the Derwent Sailing Squadron. 5:30-8:30pm.

You’re invited to tango all weekend with Summer Tango in Hobart and Richmond. Fill your days with social dancing, top tango DJs and food and wine. See sidewalktango. com.au for more.

It’s almost your last chance to get some Santa photos done for this year - try Kingston’s Channel Court Shopping Centre. Book on trybooking.com

Vision of a Palawa is contemporary work by Tasmanian Aboriginal artist Rodney Gardner and newly uncovered drawings of 19th C. French artist Nicolas-Martin Petit of the 1802 Baudin voyage. Allport Library.

Pub Choir the uplifting group performance that encourages a healthy dose of audience participation - is hitting Hobart after their TV debut in ‘Australia’s Biggest Singalong’. At The Odeon Theatre, opens at 6pm.

Enjoy the public holiday today! Head to the annual Sandy Bay Regatta for a mix of competitive races and family-friendly activities with windsurfing, kayaking, rowing, sailing, sack races and pie-eating competitions. From 8am.

Amble through bush tracks and paddocks at the Art Farm, Birchs Bay. Check out the 24 new sculptures that temporarily join the 25 permanent ones in the open air gallery. The kids will love it, as will your dog! (on lead only).

Wide Angle Tasmania presents Audition Ready! A 3-day youth workshop for 9-13 year old budding actors, with Brett Rogers. www.wideangle. org.au for all the info.

Take your pick of Cricket or Basketball three-day holiday camps for the kids this week - both at Hutchins School, Sandy Bay. See australiansportscamps.com.au for more.

Catch the Hobart Hurricanes take on the Brisbane Renegades as part of the Big Bash League this summer. The game starts at 7:40pm at Blundstone Arena. hobarthurricanes.com.au.

Even little kinder-aged kiddos can get immersed in robotics these holidays at the Coder College’s Kinder Robotics half day course for 5-7 year olds. 10am-12:30pm in Patrick Street, book via codercollege.com.au.

Soak up the local market vibes by the water at the Hobart Twilight Market at Long Beach, Sandy Bay. Grab some delicious food and nab a spot on the grass for a picnic. Also on 21 January, and 28 January at Brooke Street Pier.

Much Ado About Kings, Queens + Jokers opens today until 23rd at Pooley Wines.

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See Australia take on New Zealand in the cricket’s second one dayer at the Blundstone Arena today from 2pm.

Coil is a new performance that pays homage to the video shops of our past and blurs the boundaries between theatre, film and ceremony. Created by re:group performance collective. Salamanca Arts Centre.

Aussie rock royalty Jon Stevens brings his Noiseworks and INXS collections tour to the Odeon tonight at 7:30pm.

It’s the copy ASHES! In Hobart! Be part of cricket history in Tasmania at Blundstone Arena until the 18th.

See one of our fav chefs Yottam Ottolenghi - as he tours his latest book, ‘Flavour of Life’ at Wrest Point (and at Mona Foma in Launceston 21-23).

Mona Foma comes to town - see Midnight Oil plus a host of incredible local artists (think TasDance, Terrapin, Theresa Sainty and Julie Gough). Check out mofo.net.au for the full program. Until the 30th.

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DJ Timmy Trumpet headlines the Party In The Yard at The Goods Shed today - see eventbrite for tickets and info.

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copy Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show is finally, after some covid cancellations, coming to Hobart! Today’s the last chance to see all the kids’ (and parents’) favourites on stage at Wrest Point. Book through Ticketmaster.

Experience ‘the finest guitar player of this generation’, Daniel Champagne, at The Longley International Hotel tonight from 8pm. Book via moshtix.com

Congrats to all involved with the Salamanca Market as they celebrate their 50th anniversary today Happy Birthday!

After many cancelled gigs, Melbourne rockers Press Club are coming to Hobart. They’re playing Altar tonight from 7pm.

Spend your Sunday relaxing with live music and food at The Den Serenades from midday at The Den, Salamanca. More info on Facebook.

Anyone interested in electronics, radio or technology is invited to the Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania public open day today from 11-3pm at the Wireless Station in the Queens Domain.

For even more events in Hobart and further afield this month head to www.thehobartmagazine.com.au/januaryevents

14 January Catch Lior, one of Australia’s most respected singer/songwriters at an intimate concert at Mount Gnomon Farm near Penguin. Held in their beautiful gardens at ‘golden hour’, the playlist will feature songs drawn from his vast back catalogue of recordings, including songs from ‘Animal in Hiding’, a new collaborative project with emerging singer/ songwriter Domini Forster. Bring a picnic rug or your favourite chair and enjoy some delicious food and drinks from the bar. 15 - 16 January Head to Huon Valley for the Castle Forbes Bay recreation club’s Art Exhibition will showcase local artists’ and makers’ works. The themes this year are “nests” (for kids and teens) and “use your imagination!” for those over 19, and visitors are invited to bring along a natural item to add to the community art installation - a huge nest! There will also be live music, art activities, free morning tea, drinks for sale and opportunities to meet the artists. 10am-4pm

both days, gold coin donation, at Meredith Street, Castle Forbes Bay.

28-29 January The Festival of King Island is on the weekend of the 28 - 29 January. Fill up on the island’s famous cheese, beef, seafood, incredible scenery and fantastic music - including Claire Anne Taylor, The Dead Maggies, Sumner and more. There’ll also be a soapy plastic sheet water slide weaving through the scrub on site, a raft race and a pie-eating competition. www.foki.com. au for all the details. 28 - 30 January The Tamar Valley Folk Festival is back for another year, with three days of concerts and community fun in George Town. Featuring performances by Emily Sanzaro, Martin Flanagan, Alan Gogoll, the Bass and Flinders Shanty Singers and the Kiribati Farm Singers plus many more. For more info head to www. tamarvalleyfolkfestival.com

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Every Friday (give or take a week here and there) for the past six years, a group of Tassie Nannas can be found at the Elizabeth Street Mall, knitting, selling their craft, and raising awareness for refugees held on Australian soil indefinitely. Six years since it came to fruition, these Nannas are on a mission to free their fifth refugee held indefinitely in refugee camps on Manus and Nauru Island. Working with a Canadian-led response, Operation #NotForgotten, the Nannas are knitting a refugee to freedom in Canada. We chatted to the Tassie Nannas about how they got started and how the Hobart community has helped rally behind the cause. What started this peaceful protest? In 2014, some grandmothers at a party were expressing their horror that refugees, including families with young children, were incarcerated by Australia in punitive conditions on Nauru. We decided we HAD to do something, we couldn’t stand by and watch terrible things continue to happen to innocent people who came believing our country would help them. We started by writing letters to the editor and to politicians, got nowhere fast and in November 2015, inspired by the Knitting Nannas on the mainland, began knitting in the mall on Fridays. Six long years later we’re still there. Two years ago, we tired of waiting for decency and compassion to infiltrate our government and decided to work to privately sponsor refugees to Canada. How does Operation #NotForgotten work? Operation #NotForgotten is jointly run by the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) and a Canadian group, Mosaic, which places and supports privately sponsored refugees who have been on Nauru or in PNG in Canadian communities. 26

The two main groups are assisted by several others, including the UNHCR and AdsUp, a group of Australian expatriates in Canada. What role does Hobart play in helping to free refugees? We believe we’ve helped change attitudes to refugees — there’s been a shift in opinion nationally on this issue, unfortunately not reflected in government policy. We cooperate with other groups like the Amnesty Refugee Action Group and Rural Australians for Refugees on actions such as vigils, rallies and honkathons and we also lobby for a more humane refugee policy. Tassie Nannas hold stalls selling knitted items at markets, to raise money to sponsor refugees to Canada. So far, we’ve raised enough for four sponsorship applications, and are well on our way to a fifth. Who have Tassie Nannas helped free and where are they now? We know refugees have started going from here to Canada again after the long delays caused by COVID, and we know we’ve funded four applications to send refugees there. RCOA and Mosaic don’t usually release the details of those they help to freedom, for privacy reasons and to protect family members still living in the dangerous places they fled from. To date the Refugee Council of Australia has raised $3.8 million for its Operation #NotForgotten, including $80,000 from Tassie Nannas! What would you like to see happen in the future for refugees still held in detention centres in Australia? We think they should be assisted to

settle permanently here in Australia, or failing that, in a comparable country. For example, New Zealand has offered to take 150 a year. They came seeking Australia’s help, and have been forced by our government to suffer cruelly, despite being Australia’s responsibility under international law. They are also people with considerable drive, courage, and strength, often highly educated. Surgeon Munjed Al Muderis, 2020 Australian of the Year and a refugee from Iraq who came by boat before 2013, makes the point, of which he is living proof, that they have much to contribute to Australia.The thousands of refugees living in the Australian community on temporary visas, unable to move on with their lives and fearful of the knock on the door that could mean reincarceration or deportation, must also be given the same chance of permanent settlement. When you started six years ago, did you expect to be here this long? We planned to raise local awareness of the refugee issue and wanted to change refugee policy. The #KidsOffNauru success is a bright spot and while we think we’ve succeeded, as we’ve become quite well known for what we do, we didn’t expect six years ago that any government would be so cruel as to let people live in limbo, often in appalling conditions, for so long. We were wrong. We’re still trying. You can stay up to date with the Tassie Nannas by joining their mailing list and via the Tassie Nannas Facebook page. More hands make lighter work so hit them up if you’d like to get involved too. tassienannas@gmail.com

Keep practising COVID safe behaviours this summer There are measures to reduce the risk as we enjoy summer events and activities however, we can expect cases of COVID-19 to occur in our community. The best way to protect yourself, your family and the community is to ensure you are fully vaccinated if eligible. Reduce the risk — keep it COVID safe: • Be fully vaccinated. • Use Check in TAS at venues and events to help with contact tracing. • Wear a mask when needed and stay up to date with latest rules and requirements. • Stay home when unwell and get tested if you have any cold or flu symptoms. • Wash / sanitise your hands regularly. • Practise physical distancing — 1.5 metres where possible.

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THE NIGHT I MET THE ALIENS.... KIND OF Words: Peter Carey Whether gullible, sceptical or somewhere in between, reported UFO sightings have long been a fascination. The well worn cliche ‘we are not alone’ still prompts the odd mention. Much hysteria stems from HG Wells’ famous 1898 novel War Of the Worlds, adapted to script in Barrie Lyndon’s 1953 film, conceiving the idea of Martian invasions, to eradicate humans without discernible motives. Exacerbated by some low budget movies in the 1950s, alien invaders were depicted as aggressive and/ or speaking perfect English. Earlier, in 1938, at the Mercury Theatre Of The Air in New York, Orson Welles’ depiction was so convincingly produced, a false interpretation of its authenticity created public panic. This genre was subsequently challenged for the first time in Hollywood history by Steven Spielberg’s movies Close Encounters and ET, both depicting aliens as friendly. As we’ve matured, we’ve become more intuitive to things that can rationally explain such phenomena observed in the skies or at the very least, encourage us to be objective. Remember what UFO actually stands for - Unidentified Flying Object - a flying object that initially, if ever, can be identified. Indeed, a significant departure from irrational conceptualisations of green Martians in flying saucers invading the earth. In a recent Seven Network interview, UFO researcher, Ross Coulthart cited that converse to stories of men in black warning off witnesses in relation to the Roswell incident in New Mexico in 1947; 28

today the Pentagon in Virginia, has, since 2017, operated a special unit devoted to this phenomenon and said to have video footage. He also cited the Westall High School incident south east of Melbourne 1966, when some 200 teachers and students reportedly witnessed a disc like object hovering above the school oval and disappearing at a phenomenal speed which no earth based modern aircraft could ever achieve. Closer to home, during an extended family party in the early hours of the morning in 1969, my cousins and I were stunned by a formation of lights with near perfect symmetry and a fiery tail, travelling north above the River Derwent at considerable altitude. Although subsequently explained as a meteor shower, it proved the perfect catalyst for breaking up a party. A recent consult with the Tasmanian UFO Investigation Centre (TUFOIC) clarified that largely, thanks to a range of airport navigational personnel and caretakers at remote weather stations; approximately 90% of reported sightings are ultimately explained, especially with a myriad of satellites and space junk orbiting the earth. The best account was shared with me by

a former abalone diver and skipper of a fishing boat called the Glen-Eden, when on a still and clear night in 1994 near Maatsuyker Island off Tasmania’s South Coast, he and his deck hand both witnessed what started as a dim light about 10 kms away. Initially assumed to be a mast light of another vessel; on approach, though binoculars, it manifested as a 25 metre wide domed object that rose 200 metres and remained for some 20 minutes. It made no noise but significantly it shot out a beam of light at a 45 degree angle downwards, so bright it could be likened to burning magnesium, creating an intensity of brightness much like that of an arc welder and illuminating the surrounding islands. He also reported, much like the students of Westall did 28 years before, that as the Glen-Eden got within one kilometre, it instantaneously shot away in a south westerly direction at a 75 degree angle, with a constant speed, until it became a point of light among the stars over the course of 6-7 seconds. The beam of light sustained the same intensity of brightness over this period. What a night! I would like to acknowledge the assistance of Rhys Escort in researching the account of the Glen-Eden incident.

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Ahead of the now-unfortunately-cancelled Cygnet Folk Festival we spoke with musicians Five Things To Say about their musical collaborative efforts since their creative residency at Dreamfarm Eco-Arts retreat. Here are five things band member Elisse had to say… How did you come together and how do you describe your sound? Five Things to Say are a group of five musicians who unite to collaboratively compose a concert length set of works in five days. We have met for two creative residencies at Dreamfarm Eco-Arts Retreat, in 2019 and 2021, where we composed, performed and recorded an album in under a week. I initially put the invitation out to colleagues that I have played with in different musical circles, who I greatly admire and who otherwise wouldn’t play 30

music together. We challenge ourselves to transcend our different musical languages and backgrounds to create truly original music. In the past, I have played jazz and Brazilian music with Nico, folk and Ethno folk with Joe, Indian Classical and bluegrass with Josh and classical and contemporary with Emily. Together, our sound could be described as a feast of musical flavours and textures inspired by a rich tapestry of global music traditions. How has your sound evolved since your first intensive creative residency and getting to know each other better? This time round we explored more textures and tonal combinations, added more unusual instruments and more harmonies. Since we have become familiar with the ways in which we work well together, we really jumped headfirst into our second collaboration, and composed and recorded

quite a bit more than we did in our first residency. Despite the differences between our first and second albums, there is a strong thread - a recognisable group sound - that carries through both recordings. How do you create new material? When we get together, we always start off by jamming and improvising. Often each of us will have a ‘seed idea’, which could be many things: a melodic fragment, a scale or raga, a sequence of interesting chords, a rhythm pattern etc. We throw these around as fuel for our jams and spend time discussing what we like and what works well. The piece itself tends to emerge organically as we follow the sounds that we’re most excited by. One thing that is very special about our group composition process is that we try every idea, no matter how whacky it may seem at the time! This has led to some unusual and fun musical experiments and adds complexity and depth to the music. Other musicians

may enjoy listening out for some of our melodic and rhythmic quirks. You play some unusual instruments. What’s your weirdest and favourite? Emily’s DIY eel-skin erhu! She made the instrument based on the Chinese erhu, which is made with python skin, has two strings, and is played with a bow. Emily chose to make hers with Tasmanian eel skin which is thick and fatty, resulting in a haunting sound that’s a bit like an erhu, violin and flute mixed together. Who were you most looking forward to seeing? I was very much look forward to hearing Lior and Domini; Animal in Hiding at the festival. I met Lior at Dreamfarm Eco-Arts Retreat in the Huon Valley last winter as part of a songwriter’s residency. It was a pleasure to share creative space with him and I am looking forward to hearing the new music written during that retreat.

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Interview: Lily Whiting Whether it’s accessing resources, locating a dad-friendly changeroom or connecting socially, TasDads was created by co-founders and dad-ministrators, Anthony, Brennan and Sam to give expecting, new or seasoned dads a platform to talk about the messy and challenging journey of fatherhood. We caught up with TasDads and spoke all things parenting. What perceptions about fatherhood do you want to change? We just want to help reinforce the notion that many dads want to be, and love being, more and more involved in their children’s lives. The days of the lazy slob American sitcom dad are gone, and we want to champion that change. We also want to break the stigma around fathers’ mental health (including post natal depression) with the huge changes children bring to their lives and family dynamic. We want to help support dads to be the best fathers they can be and to build their confidence. How does TasDads improve family relationships and dynamics? We’re all about offering a peer support network and connecting dads with each other. We strongly believe that this connection allows us to normalise both the ups and downs of being a parent. That’s especially big for first time parents, but is great for parents at all different stages. Our collective experience equips us with the knowledge to be more involved, confident parents - and that in turn helps even the workload in the family unit and makes everyone happier. Why are dad groups not as common as mum groups? Firstly, if you weigh up the experiences of dads against mums during the pregnancy process and early days of parenthood there’s no doubt that mums go through a hell of a lot more. So if there were to be only one side that gets that support 32

network, mums deserve it hands down - but we ask, why can’t there be both? Family dynamics have changed, and everything’s trying to catch up. There has been a shift from the old ‘nuclear family’ - where dad works and mum stays at home looking after the house and kids - to what we have now where dads are more hands on or involved. Now both parents may be working due to the high cost of living, families might be separated, or more dads are taking on the primary care role. There was likely the notion that dad’s didn’t need such groups, but it’s become apparent over time that we do (and maybe always have). How often do TasDads catch up? We have a range of catch-up types that are open to all of our members and we try to get at least two in per month. Some are a cafe/park combo catch-up or a walk where we encourage bringing children, and others are more “dad only” like our bi-monthly dinner and drinks catch-up. All of our event details are posted in our private Facebook group around a month in advance and are open to all members of

the group (and tag-alongs that don’t have Facebook). What do you guys love most about being a parent? We love just being there for our kids. Being so heavily involved in our child’s lives and seeing that returned with that warming unconditional love, and the “I love you daddy”s is one of the most rewarding feelings in the world. I think we all agree that the best sound in the world is the sound of our children laughing/giggling (especially when we are the cause of it). Being able to shape a life and guide our children to be the best versions of themselves as they navigate this world is also such an incredible privilege.

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burger with Albi mac sauce and fat chips ($22) and panko crumbed chicken and fat chips ($15) which are both quickly and happily devoured. While it’s not a new space by any means (happy sixth birthday St Albi!), walking into the converted warehouse that houses St Albi, it feels vibrant and like a slice of Sydney or Melbourne turned up in a back street of Moonah. Ready to celebrate a birthday, we have three generations at the table and each take a good look around and have different outtakes - the older generation enjoy the spaciousness, we enjoy the vibrancy and feeling like we’re “out” rather than at a specifically kid friendly venue, and the kids like how it’s “all dark” and love the interesting lights and stairs. The menu is a modern Australian mix of flavours and we start with a bottle of Josef Chromy sparkling to mark the birthday at the table. We order entrees to share - the warm crusty pita bread with garlic butter and melted cheddar ($10), soy and sesame glazed meatballs with kimchi and fried shallots ($18) and three cheese arancini with saffron aioli ($16). We all agree it’s a delicious start to the meal and look forward to coming back for all three. The kids enjoy the Rangers Valley wagyu beef 34

Time for mains. I order the house made gnocchi ($34). While it was definitely not a traditional gnocchi, the pillows of carbs were in a moorish creamy pesto with smoked almonds, roast pumpkin, rocket and semi-dried tomatoes which worked beautifully. My dining companions enjoy the chargrilled chicken breast with potato

hash and Albi slaw ($34), the braised beef pie with mushy peas ($28) and the salt and pepper squid with zingy fresh herb salad ($32). Given we were dining amid newly opened borders and face mask mandate, the staff were wonderful - the right amount of attentiveness and fuss. They picked up on the fact we were celebrating a birthday and added a little pomp and ceremony when the birthday boy’s dessert was delivered to the table. 49 Albert Road, Moonah

Billy’s Burgers There’s a restaurant for all scenarios. The trick is going to the right one at the right time! A few Saturday’s ago, our scenario was that our son had just won a very exciting sporting grand final. It was down to the wire in extra time and our hearts were in our mouths. The kids needed burgers and we needed to calm our nerves but weren’t quite ready to head home. Billy Burgers on the waterfront ticked both boxes so in we rolled. It was busy and buzzy. Happy hour was in full swing, there was a Christmas party celebrating in

one corner, a few outdoor tables enjoying remnants of the sunshine and others dotted throughout the light waterside space. Billy immediately found us a spot (we didn’t have a booking) and got the parents started on a drink (42 Degrees South Pinot Grigio, $10 and a Billy’s Brew $8.50), which arrived very quickly after we overshared about the tense win. There’s lots of burger options - classic beef burgers, pulled pork, chicken tenderloins, mushrooms and even faux pork char siu. The adults went for the Billy’s Classic Deluxe ($14) with beef burger patty, cheese, mayo, lettuce, ketchup, mustard, bacon and pickles. The meat

had that perfect amount of graininess that you get in an American style burger patty, with an ever-so-sweet soft bun. The soccer champions opted for the “I Don’t Know” burger ($7.50) and chips ($5) while the smallest of our supporters went for the “You Can’t Make Me” chicken tenders with fries ($9). All meals were quickly polished off. While the soft serve menu was tempting, we decided to walk it off, watching buskers and regaling tales of the win along the way! Elizabeth Street Pier, Hobart

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HOW YOU CAN USE HYPNOTHERAPY FOR HEALTH Words: Melissa McGrath The statistics in the Primary Health Network Needs Assessment Report (2019 - 2022) told a worrying tale. It’s noted that an estimated 15% of Tasmanian adults self-reported a mental health problem. In real terms, that is over 81,000 residents. I moved from New South Wales two years ago to be more aligned with a peaceful environment in which to work from home, while still being able to assist those from all around the country, with the increase in acceptance and use of telehealth. My background and qualifications are in education and social science, and it was due to the amount of clients I’d referred to traditional counselling over the years, who had reported little or minimal benefit that had me return to study seeking an alternative therapy. Hypnotherapy is more mainstream than you think. In recent decades Australia has been catching on to how effective hypnotherapy can be for treating an astounding range of medical and mental health conditions. Hypnosis is now recognised as a valuable tool by medical practitioners and psychologists, being used to help individuals for stopping smoking, weight loss, phobias, pain control, and certainly for anxiety. So how does clinical hypnotherapy work? When in hypnosis, the conscious mind (that busy, critical, analytical part of 36

the mind) takes a rest. Hypnosis allows people to tap into the storehouse of information that lies in the subconscious mind and make positive changes to thought patterns, habits or the effects of traumatic incidents that are having a negative impact either mentally or physically. If you have ever found yourself drifting off and forgetting where you are for a moment – that is a state that can be likened to being under hypnosis. Despite what you may have seen with on-stage hypnosis, you’ll remain aware of what you’re doing. Addressing trauma and associated mental health conditions with hypnotherapy. I have noticed two significant areas of enquiries since setting up my therapy room in Hobart. Firstly, those in the 35-55 age bracket who have been suffering since childhood with the after effects of having either witnessed domestic violence growing up, or been victims themselves; and those in long term recovery from sexual assault, PTSD and depression. The other main area of enquiry is for weight loss and to stop smoking. Sadly Tasmania has a higher percentage of those overweight than any other state, with 71% in 2018, up from 64% a decade earlier, according to the ABS. Addictions, whether they present through overeating, cigarette smoking, alcoholism or other drug use, can stem from learnt behaviour/upbringing, they are also a common ‘release’ for those escaping

the pain of past trauma. Examples of clients who have accessed hypnotherapy programs initially seeking assistance for weight loss and cannabis addiction, often understand very quickly that much deeper causes exist for those dependencies. One client who had exited a cult-like religion, after herself and siblings had been brought up in a very restrictive way of life, had turned to alcohol in order to cope with now being shunned by friends and family for leaving. What commenced as an inquiry for how to reduce her alcohol dependency became a program focussing on eliminating guilt and building self-esteem in order to move forward. Her lack of confidence in what the future might hold for her, was the instigator of the drinking. Once we worked through the anxiety, the reduction in alcohol accordingly took care of itself. Another client had lived with the effects of being sexually abused as a child and had recognised in themselves that the pain was entrenched and causing relationship and other problems over many decades of adulthood. This person simply wanted to be happy again. To live a fulfilled life. Others are simply not able to drag themselves out of a rut after divorce, or having a business collapse, losing employment. Anxiety comes from many different spheres, many life events. Melissa McGrath is the owner of Clinical Hypnosis Tasmania, you can find out more at clinicalhypnosistasmania.com.

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Readers, if you’re feeling a bit worse for wear after the season’s festivities: tired, bloated or sluggish, how about a detox? But wait! Before you run for the hills, I’m not talking about gimmicky stints of deprivation where you exist solely on lemon water or cabbage soup or the like. This is not a smart or effective detox. Detox basically means supporting your body to put the rubbish out. Think about your own home. Rubbish is created every day just from normal living, sorted into categories like recyclable, compostable etc. and then is disposed of. It’s a similar deal in the body. Every day, just through its normal activities, the body creates rubbish, also called toxins. We’re also exposed to thousands of synthetic chemicals in our environment that we breathe in/absorb through our skin and ingest on food that adds to this rubbish load. The body’s head detox department is the liver. It processes toxins so they can then be removed through urine, sweat and bowel movements. This is a big job. To do it well, the liver needs a steady supply of lots of vitamins, minerals and protein from quality food. It needs less extra work, like having to process additional toxins. Alcohol is a big one here. It really adds to the liver’s load, so going alcohol-free for a while is a quick win. Commit to a timeframe. Are you comfortable doing a week’s detox? Two weeks? Longer? Eat loads of fresh veggies daily, especially dark green leafy ones like spinach, bok choy and parsley. Get some early nights and rest if you’re tired. Go easy on dehydrating drinks like coffee and drink enough water/herbal tea. You need a digestive system that works well as bowel movements are vital for rubbish removal. If you’re blocked up, sluggish, or regularly bloated, seek help from an experienced practitioner. These tips are great for a DIY detox. Working with a natural health practitioner is also an option if you want to take a nextlevel or more comprehensive approach to getting back on track. Laura Cini is an expert nutritionist, herbalist and naturopath with over 20 years’ experience. Visit lauraciniwellness.com or connect @lauraciniwellness. 38

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Ingredients 1 cup green beans, tailed and cut into 5cm lengths 5 free-range eggs 300 g baby spinach leaves, rinsed 1 avocado, sliced 1 cucumber, finely sliced 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley Dressing 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp finely shredded mint leaves Good pinch sea salt Method 1. For the dressing, combine ingredients in a jar, shake until well combined. 2. Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil, blanch beans for 1 minute and transfer to bowl of iced water to refresh. Drain beans, set aside. Return saucepan to boil, add eggs. 3. Boil eggs for 7 minutes, cool, peel and cut in half. 4. In a bowl, toss the baby spinach with the beans, avocado and cucumber, place eggs on top. 5. Pour the dressing over the top to serve.

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Who’s the leader? Heart or head. Words: Annia Baron There’s a story about a group of scientists who travelled to Nepal scanning the brains of monks to better understand the secrets of the mind, equanimity, and resilience. After setting up MRI machines and connecting wires to the heads of the robed men, one by one the monks started chuckling. The researchers became confused. “What was so funny?”, they thought. A translator working with the team revealed the mystery. The monks found it odd that if Westerners wanted to study the important workings of the mind, then why were they trying to determine the activity of the brain. “Where else would we be measuring?”, wondered the scientists. One by one the smiling monks pointed not to their head but to their heart. Scientific interest has grown regarding the connection between the heart and brain. In fact, the heart has been dubbed the ‘little brain’ given the direction of signals that flow between these organs. The vagus nerve, the main component of the parasympathetic nervous system, carries messages from the heart and other internal organs to the brain, and redirects them to the medulla, hypothalamus, thalamus, amygdala, and the cerebral cortex. This flow of information sees more action directed from the heart to the brain versus from the brain to the heart. In essence your heart ‘thinks’ before your head. But often we don’t hear what our heart is telling us. With so much external noise and internal tension (pressure to conform, other people’s expectations, fear of failure etc), decisions are tainted by these cognitive distractions instead of being made from a place of composure and conviction. For example, how many times have you found yourself (over)reacting instead of calmly choosing your response? We’ve all been there. Those times you don’t speak your truth because you’re worried you’ll be disliked or want to avoid confrontation. And we do it a lot. In fact, given that 95% of our habits, patterns, biases, and personality are automatised, much of what we believe, think, say or do runs on this autopilot mode. We end up making choices misaligned with our heart’s true desires, goals, and needs.So how can we change that? Can we bypass this default brain network? Can we harness the power of our heart’s wisdom and train ourselves to make purposeful, intentional choices more often? Absolutely!

have immense health benefits for your heart-brain connection by releasing endorphins, enhancing creativity, and producing brain-derived neurotropic factor - a protein that encourages connections between brain cells and helps to form new brain networks. Meditation Amongst many positive effects, it supports neuroplasticity, lowers heart rate and blood pressure. Modulate your breath For example, paced breathing, box breathing, nadi shodhana breathing. Focused breathing exercises regulate your nervous system and activate brain areas linked to emotion, attention, and body awareness. By activating these networks through breath, we can access a way of supercharging our response to stress. Mantra From a neuroscientific view, positive affirmations (not to be confused with positive thinking which just suppresses negative thoughts), in conjunction with other practices, can help reprogram our relationship to negative cognitions and create more adaptive self-dialogue. The good news is you don’t need to spend years in a monastery practicing these tools to reap the benefits. Controlled studies have found functional changes to the brain and long-term effects of mindfulness and meditation, for example, have been noted just after 4 days of practice. But like any skill, consistency is key. Make 2022 the year you follow your heart. Stop making fear-based, automatised decisions that inhibit your growth. Give yourself more opportunity to live your best life. This is what you deserve. This is what we all deserve. And in a world of ever-present uncertainty, with so much weighing on our minds all the time take comfort in the science: Your heart knows the way. All you need to do is listen. Annia Baron is a Clinical Psychologist & Mindset Coach. Connect with her on 0402 448 278, on Instagram @anniabaron or visit www.remindyourself.com

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Did you know you can die from a broken heart? Broken Heart Syndrome (or takotsubo cardiomyopathy) occurs when one person dies not long after the death of their spouse. It is said that Johnny Cash, the famous musician who died from difficulties with diabetes four months after his wife passed from heart surgery complications, died from a broken heart. The famous couple were married for 35 years.

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AARRGH WE THERE YET? Words: Ruth Moon Pirates Bay, the great sweep of ocean east of teralina/Eaglehawk Neck, received its first European name, Monge Bay, during Baudin’s expedition, in 1802. The earliest use of ‘Pirates Bay’ appears on a map printed in 1824. Below ‘Pirates Bay’ is written ‘Schooner taken, 30th January 1822’. Noting 2022 would be the bicentenary of this event, some inquisitive members of a local history group began researching the story and uncovered some intriguing facts! On January 27, 1822, six convicts absconded from the Hobart Town public work, in a pilot boat. At least three were experienced sailors, so perhaps it’s no surprise that they sailed to Norfolk Bay and crossed the isthmus at Eaglehawk Neck. Here they came across an opportunity that seemed too good to be true - a vessel sturdy enough to escape from Van Diemen’s Land. Seaflower had been chartered by George Meredith to transport supplies to Great Swanport, and was on the return journey when it called into Monge Bay to replenish its water supply. Meredith’s son, Edwin later wrote, “They had hauled up onto the beach the empty water-cask and were in the act of rolling it along to the creek to refill it when a party of convicts rushed down and took possession of the boat. The crew were put ashore and had to make their way back to Hobart in a dinghy to raise the alarm. They arrived on the third day and a messenger was immediately sent to Port Dalrymple. Here the commandant 42

dispatched an armed boat to intercept them.” Despite their success up until this point, the pirates didn’t make it far. Three were caught ashore on Waterhouse Island, in Bass Strait. Another two were caught after scuttling Seaflower near Wollongong and trying to pass themselves off as shipwrecked sailors. What happened to the sixth pirate and who he was is still a mystery to be solved! Of the men caught in Bass Strait, Robert Greenhill and Matthew Travers absconded again, only six months later, after being sentenced to hard labour at Macquarie Harbour. Their company this time was not so well chosen – amongst them was the notorious ‘convict cannibal’, Alexander Pearce. Only Pearce survived their escape and claimed Greenhill had been first to propose cannibalism. William Walker, one of the pirates caught in New South Wales, has a story more fascinating than perhaps any other convict. He twice succeeded in escaping to England, the first time in 1823. In 1829 he was arrested and transported as ‘William Swallow’. Back in Van Diemen’s Land, he was to be transported aboard the Cyprus to Macquarie Harbour. On route a group of the convicts, reputedly led by Swallow, seized the well-stocked ship, putting those who hadn’t supported them ashore in Recherche Bay, and sailed to New Zealand and onwards. Swallow was eventually captured in England and when telling the story of his adventures, claimed to have visited Japan – a country

then closed to foreigners. He was never believed, but just a few years ago, Nick Russell, an English teacher in Japan, discovered an illustrated account of Cyprus’s visit. It included a painting of a man thought to be William Swallow! Swallow was transported back to Van Diemen’s Land where he died, at Port Arthur, in 1834. He is buried in an unmarked grave on the Isle of the Dead not far from the bay named after his and his colleagues 1822 exploits. To commemorate the bicentennial, the Eaglehawk Neck community have organised a ship’s load of fun and informative events which will be held over the weekend Friday 28 – Sunday 30 January. These include a Pirates Ball, performance of a play, market, history talk and display. Homes will be decorated and Windeward Bound will sail into Pirates Bay to represent Seaflower. More information can be found at eaglehawkneck.org

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HISTORIC BATTLES AND EXILE IN TASMANIA Extract by: Nicholas Clements Tongerlongeter was an impressive Australian war hero. Leader of the Oyster Bay nation of south-east Tasmania in the 1820s and ’30s, he and his allies led one of the most effective frontier resistance mounted on Australian soil. Tongerlongeter’s brilliant campaign inspired terror throughout the colony, forcing Governor George Arthur to launch a massive military operation in 1830 – the infamous Black Line. Authors Henry Reynolds and Nicholoas Clements recently released book Tongerlongeter: First Nations Leader and Tasmanian War Hero, explores the life and battles of this Tasmanian leader. Here’s an extract about meeting Governor Arthur in Hobart on 7 January 1832, shipping out to Flinders Island and what this meant for Tongerlongeter and his people, but also for the colonists. After eight gruelling years, the fighting was over. The armistice George Augustus Robinson forged with Tongerlongeter and his key ally Montpelliatta was, as 19th- century historian James Bonwick declared, ‘by far the grandest feature of the war’. The chiefs had, in Arthur’s words, led ‘the two worst Tribes which had infected the Settled Districts’, having ‘always shown themselves to be the most blood-thirsty’. Still, the governor had developed a grudging respect for this ‘crafty foe’, conceding that ‘their cunning and intelligence are remarkable’.1 And now, on this the first Saturday of the new year, he would finally get to meet them face to face. As his staff busied themselves with preparations, Arthur heard the sound of the cheering crowd grow louder and louder as the procession made its way down Elizabeth Street towards Government House. When they came into view, Tongerlongeter, with his imposing stature and his missing arm, was unmistakable. 44

He wore his new cloak – a symbol of the pact he had made with Robinson. Behind him was the unbeaten remnant of one of history’s most enduring peoples. Their maimed bodies and lined faces told a fearful story, and yet they stood tall, spears in hand. Arthur lavished them with hospitality, even wheeling out the military band, but it was all too much. They were there to be heard, not serenaded. The band was silenced, and the delegations moved inside. We will never know what was said in that meeting. Would the chiefs have agreed to simply abandon their beloved country for permanent exile on an alien and inhospitable island? Such a concession, especially after Robinson’s lofty promises, seems inconceivable. All we know is that ten days later the whole party set sail for Flinders Island. Onlookers surely recognised the significance of the moment. Here were the island’s vanquished original owners, exiled from the country of their birth. The feelings of the townspeople were conflicted. On the one hand, many were inspired by the ‘lost cause’ narrative of determined warriors defending their country against impossible odds, and very nearly to the last man; on the other hand, the removal of this stubborn enemy relieved them of an enormous burden. The fear that had filled the air for so long was finally gone, and the colony’s stultified economy was now free to grow. In the interior, shaken colonists tried to put ‘those days of terror’ behind them. The firing holes that had been hacked into the walls of every exposed hut could now be boarded up, and the guns issued to convicts repossessed. ‘A complete change took place in the island’, one settler recalled; ‘the remote stock stations were again resorted to, and guns were no longer carried between the handles of the plough’.2

The land itself bore the marks of war. The Black Line had cut a swathe through more than a million hectares of bushland, the evidence of which remained for years after. Dozens of newly and half- constructed ‘trap huts’ – Arthur’s latest plan for surprising Aboriginal war parties by hiding armed men in secluded huts – were abandoned to the wildlife. And some 258 graves, all that remained of the men, women and children killed by Aborigines, littered the landscape as a memorial to the cost of free land.3 But the greatest change to the Tasmanian landscape wasn’t the presence of any of these things; it was the absence of the people who had created that landscape. 1 Arthur to Murray, 20 November 1830, and Arthur’s memorandum, 20 November 1830, in Shaw, VDL, pp. 60, 73.

2 HC Stoney, A Residence in Tasmania, Smith, Elder & Co., London, 1856, p. 33.

3 Clements, ‘Frontier conflict’, p. 343. The totals

from this 2013 compendium (which catalogues violence across Tasmania, not just in Oyster Bay – Big River territory) have since been adjusted based on subsequent discoveries and corrections that appear in Clements online compendium,

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