The Hobart Magazine Issue 16

THE HOBART MAGAZINE / SEPTEMBER 2020: ISSUE 16

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BRIDGEWATER JERRY

WHERE HAVE ALL THE PLATYPUS GONE?

THE ELUSIVE WEATHER PHENOMENON

HOBART LOCAL NEWS TASSIE’S CANNIBAL CONVICT

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Publisher Stephanie Williams Cover image: Bridgewater Jerry by Pete Walsh @digital_hippie67 Below image: St Helens Mountain Bike Trails

by Stu Gibson, Tourism Tasmania.

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THE HOBART MAGAZINE It’s beyond tough for the hospitality and tourism industries right now, so as a family and a business we’re trying to do our part to help. Over the past month, I’ve been taking my little family to a few of the places I loved when I was growing up. We spent a fascinating day at Port Arthur and we took a budget trip to Deloraine and Mole Creek (on our travel page) where we discovered our kids can sleep through the noise of a freight train. Who knew!?

This month we honour one of Hobart’s most elusive residents, the Bridgewater Jerry. It’s a fascinating weather phenomenon that’s taking on a personality all of its own. Boxer Luke Jackson opens up about his tough childhood and Madame Saisons shares her best one pot wonder recipe.

Thank you for the words of support you, our readers, shared after the release of our new look and feel last month. You’ll notice we’re also now covering a lot more local news, so if you have a hot tip, email it to editor@thehobartmagazine.com.au. As a small, independent media business, we are beyond grateful for the feedback and encouragement you give us.

Cheers, Steph, James and The Hobart Magazine team

WHAT’S INSIDE 04 Local People

24 Psychology

08 Hobart Happenings

26 Madame Saisons

10 Hobart News

28 Science

16 Cover Feature -

30 Travel - On The Island

Bridgewater Jerry

32 Community

18 Suicide Prevention

34 Nutrition

20 Hobart Homes

36 History

22 Dining Out

38 Reader’s Pics

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LOCAL PEOPLE

EMILY BRIFFA Interview: Stephanie Williams

Hamlet Cafe has been part of the Hobart hospo landscape since February 2016 and delivers targeted training and work readiness skills in order to tackle the barriers which prevent disadvantaged Tasmanians from participating in work and community life. Since then, founder Emily Briffa has helped to provide over 22,000 hours of work experience to over 260 Tasmanians.

Where in Hobart do you live? West Hobart.

What’s the best thing about Hobart? Being so close to nature.

And the worst? The lack of public transport.

Tell us a little about your work? Hamlet is a registered charity with a mission to empower people to live meaningful lives in their community. We operate a social enterprise, Hamlet Cafe, where we deliver on the job work experience and training opportunities to people facing barriers to employment.

I’m inspired by... All of our participants. I think admitting you need help can be really difficult so I am always inspired when I see them walk through the doors each day.

How did you respond to the Covid-19 pandemic at Hamlet and how are things going now? We put our work experience program on hold. As we are working with vulnerable community members our top priority is always their safety so we paused the program in the cafe and started delivering some of our training online. We were operating as a takeaway only venue and we also started our Hamlet at Home ‘take ’n bake’ dinners, which were really successful thanks to our amazing customers. Things are starting to return to a sense of normal for us which is really nice, our participants have slowly started coming back into the cafe for training, albeit with reduced numbers. Our catering arm still hasn’t quite picked up again and I think we have a way to go here but we are all just really happy to still be able to open the doors each day and do what we love.

How important are businesses like yours to Hobart? I think businesses like Hamlet are incredibly important to Hobart. Prior to COVID, Hobart had been identified as a youth unemployment hotspot with rates as high as 16.9% - these figures are set to soar due to COVID. I think Hamlet provides essential support and training to young people who are struggling to get their foot in 4

the door. Hamlet also creates a real sense of community for our participants and our customers. I think that’s really important for people, especially in the world we are living in now.

Are there any covid things that have become part of Hamlet that you’ll keep beyond the immediate pandemic? We received funding from the State Government to start preparing meals for Hobart City Mission’s food relief program and I would really like to see this continue in the future, especially when things like job keeper and job seeker payments start to drop off at the end of September.

Where’s your favourite Hobart eatery? Hamlet obviously, but when I’m not here you can usually find me at Tom McHugos.

They have an excellent wine list which changes pretty regularly.

Guilty pleasure? I’ve been known to watch some pretty bad television!

Favourite team? Richmond Tigers.

I’d like to travel to… Everywhere and anywhere but until that’s allowed again there’s still a lot of Tassie I am yet to explore.

If I didn’t live in Hobart I’d live… Possibly Melbourne. My whole family is there and I miss being close to them. Not sure I could do big city life again though.

Where to next? A lot is happening at Hamlet at the moment and I am really excited to see what the future has in store for us.

Quote to live by? “The effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is.”

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BOXER LUKE JACKSON Interview: Stephanie Williams

After turning to boxing at 18 to escape a tough childhood, Luke Jackson has become one of Australia’s best boxers. He recently completed the 5-5-75 running challenge, raising funds for LIVIN, a charity that aims to break the stigma of mental health.

What’s the best thing for you about Hobart? The people, my family and my close friends. I’ve had a lot of support from Hobart people in my boxing career. They always come out and support me in my fights. I’m in Sydney at the minute and I walk down the road and I always say hello to everyone. Everyone. I think that’s probably a Tassie thing. They look at me like, “Who the f--k is this guy?” And I’m just like, “I’m just saying hello, mate. Relax.”

“Preparing for my homecoming fight (2015), my first fight as a professional in Hobart. We sold out the Hobart City Hall and won by KO and it’s an altitude mask, not for COVID!”

And the worst part about Hobart? The weather. It’s way too cold.

Tell us a little bit about your work. I’m a professional boxer.

I went to the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships. So I’m a boxer by trade, if that’s what you’d like to call it. I’m also a personal trainer. I had a gym in Tasmania called Action Fitness Centre. A lot of people used to train there, especially a lot of women. There’s nothing wrong with cardio boxing but I teach real boxing. I love all exercise.

If someone is moving, I’m happy, but I specialise in technical boxing. If you’re going to get in a fight, you have to know what you’re doing. And in Sydney, there is a big market. I’m training so many different people from the kid, to the bikies, to women, to businesspeople.

What’s your dream job...or fight? I think I’m living my dream job. I’m very lucky that I get paid really good money to do something that I love. But my dream fight, a fight that I’d like now, probably against Gervonta Davis. You’d get paid a lot of money for that one! Let’s make it happen.

I’m inspired by... That’s a big one, isn’t it? I used to be inspired

by Kostya Tszyu. I’m just inspired to try and be a better person every day. I’ve had a few ups and downs in my life, as has everyone. And I’m just inspired to try and be better and keep moving forward. I’m a very positive person, even when things aren’t going well. I just try and be better every day.

I’ve read about your battle with depression in the past. And you’ve talked about having a tough childhood and youth.

When did boxing come into the picture? And how did that come about? I had my first fight when I was 18. I trained for 6

about six months. I always wanted to do something. When I was a kid, I had no attention, I had no structure, there was nothing there. I lived by myself from the age of 12 in my dad’s house.

He was living with his new wife at the time, in another house. I grew up by myself, so I just always watched movies, like Bruce Lee, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Jackie Chan and Steven Seagal.

I thought it was pretty cool and used to pretend, as a kid, to fight everyone. So I thought it might get attention off people. Never did I think that it would take me to where it has.

You recently participated in the 5-5-75 Run recently, raising money and awareness for LIVIN. You ran a challenging 5 miles (8kms), every five hours for 75 hours. We raised $15,000. The reason I chose LIVIN is because it’s close to home.

It started because of Dwayne Lally - he’s a boxer and he took his own life. He was a good friend of mine. Billy Ward was a young guy I went to Olympics with. I was his captain, and he took his own life too. I got the call as team captain and then had to bloody ring all the boys that day and tell them. It was f--king horrendous. And then, my other mate, Dan, he’s a boxer, went to the Commonwealth Games with me, he took his own life. A lot of my mates have, it’s heartbreaking.

Do you think that that’s something connected to boxing?

Of course. There’s a lot of head knocks, you know? It’s not healthy for you. And then, a lot of them get involved in drugs and alcohol and all that afterwards. So yeah, it’s siit. But, how LIVIN help is they go out into schools and local areas and rural areas and share information about suicide prevention and what they can do to help. The run was my way of just trying to do something for them but, at the same time, do something for

myself. I put myself in a bubble and felt good. That’s when I’m at my best - I put myself in a bubble and I don’t worry about anything.

What advice do you have for people in the thick of going through a rough time, right now? Just keep going, man.

Keep going, get through the day. If you can’t get through the day, get through the hour. Before you know it it’s the next day, and then, just keep going. Just hold on because better days are coming for all of us. It’s a tough time with everything that’s going on, especially now with COVID. So many people are losing hope. My advice is just to keep going, hold on tight and talk to someone you can trust. And if you can’t trust, just trust yourself, back yourself. Life’s an amazing thing.

You were diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). How does your diagnosis figure in your life now?

Oh, just as bad as always. I mean, sometimes I don’t help myself with choices I make in my life, but I always land on my feet and keep going. I’m a very positive person, even when things are going to s--t. I always try and just remind myself, “Things are good. Everything’s good.

Everything’s great.” And if I keep saying it to myself, I start to believe it. Life is very hard, but life’s hard for everyone.

It’s not just me. Everyone’s going through the same stuff in some way, everyone’s dealing with their own head noise. And you’ve just got to be strong and try and get through it. Like I said, if I can’t win the day, win the hour. And then, just keep winning the hour until you get through it. You must surround yourself with good people, exercise every day, drink plenty of water, stay off the drugs, stay off the alcohol. And just stay positive, man, because you have to. Because you only get one chance to live.

What’s your number one training tip?

It’s bloody show up. Show up every day, even if there’s a day I don’t feel like training, but feelings don’t matter. Just get to the gym and do something, just sweat.

If you have a bit of a sweat, you’ll feel better. Trust me.

“I’d just defended my WBO Oriental title at Hobart City Hall (2017) against a tough Mexican opponent. Pictured here with my Nan and Father, Tony.”

When is your next big fight? Is there anything on the cards? I was supposed to fight in April, but with everything going on, that got cancelled. So hopefully, September, if not, hopefully October or November.

I’d love to come back to Tassie next year and run our big show there again. And do it one more time before I do hang them up and say thank you to the people again, for helping me out to get to where I am today.

What do you love doing outside work?

I love hanging out with my dogs, I’ve got two little dogs - a Jack Russell and a Miniature Pinscher. I love them so much.

One’s 10 and one’s 11, so I’ve had them since they were babies. I hang out with some of my mates. I just like eating good food and I love training. I’m a pretty simple person, nothing too much! I like the summer, I like the beach and just relaxing.

And your guilty pleasure? I love sticky date pudding and ice-cream. I could eat that all day!

And favourite team? My favourite team?

Team Jackson, all day.

What do you never leave home without? My phone. I was going to say my brain, but sometimes I leave that at home, don’t I? Quote to live by? “Tough times don’t last, tough people do.” And, “Find a way.” I’ve got that tattooed on me.

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Where’s your favorite place to eat out in Hobart? I love Solo Pasta. And I’m upset Simon’s no longer there. I have something on the menu called Il Pugile, it’s the dish that I made up. It means ‘boxing’ in Italian.

I told Simon I wanted it and it was that popular he put it on the menu!

Drink of choice and where do you head for it? I love a lager. Back home, I go down to Salamanca somewhere, like The Den. It’s good in the summer, such a nice place to have a drink.

I’d like to travel to... I’ve travelled to over 80 countries, all around the world. I’d love to see more of South America. I’d love to visit Brazil, Columbia, Peru and Argentina.

“I’m 18 months old in this pic. Ready to box!”

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HOBART HAPPENINGS

NEW HOBART OPENINGS Yamashita (31 Criterion Street, Hobart) is the newest Japanese restaurant in Hobart and they’re currently offering a chef’s special eye fillet lunch set for $16 to celebrate the opening. The much anticipated opening of the Lady Hester Cake Shop on Sandy Bay Road, Battery Point is nearly upon us. We can’t wait to see what other treats Erin and Loren have in development. If you’re heading north, take a detour via Oatlands to try out The Kentish (60 High Street, Oatlands).

Grab a Straight Up Roasters coffee in the bakery, or you can pull up a stool in the bar or bistro. Park Cafe (2 Pyeena Street, Dodges Ferry) has opened in the spot that was once Mullet Cafe. In a cracking locale just up from the beach, Park Cafe serves exactly what you’d want to eat after a surf or walk on the beach - egg and bacon rolls, omelette rolls, chowder, coffee and treats.

CAUGHT BETWEEN A ROCK… This rock was recently spotted by a reader on the Hobart Rivulet near South Hobart.

He was perplexed by what it could actually be...had some Roman ruins found their way down from the mountain? Had it rolled in from afar? We’re throwing it over to our readers to explain this one what do you think this is? Email editor@ thehobartmagazine.com.au with your theory.

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MOONAH ARTS CENTRE REOPENS WITH THREE EXHIBITIONS Moonah Arts Centre is back open with three new exhibitions by local artists.

Toby Juliff has collaborated with the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre and the Tasmania Fire Service to create an artwork examining an impending climate catastrophe. Catherine D’Orazio is showing her abstract watercolour paintings, which are created by layering colours over and over, in a ritualistic, contemplative process. The third exhibition is by artist Nadia Refaei. Nadia uses family photographs and other records to explore the idea of ‘homeland’ in the context of the Syrian conflict. “It’s been a really challenging time for artists,” says MAC’s visual arts program officer Rebecca Holmes. “Artists who were travelling from interstate to be involved with MAC’s program have been unable to travel, and many artists haven’t been able to access their studios or collaborate with other creatives, and have had to put projects on the back burner. We’ve been trying to support our artists by creating opportunities for them to show exhibitions, or parts of their exhibitions, online. This is something that we will continue to do as we reopen our exhibition spaces.” The exhibitions will be open Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm and Saturday 11am – 3pm. www.moonahartscentre.org.au FESTIVAL OF DANGEROUS IDEAS STREAMING FROM SYDNEY The Festival of Dangerous Ideas is usually tricky to get to, being put on at the Opera House in Sydney. But this year COVID has allowed for those dangerous ideas to be shared virtually. From Hobart you can tune into hear one of the guest speakers - Edward Snowden is talking ‘Surveillance States on 24 September and David Wallace-Wells is talking ‘The Uninhabitable Earth’ on 11 October. Tickets are from $10 and times are AEST. www. festivalofdangerousideas.com.

UV LEVELS RISING INTO SUMMER The 2020 SunSmart season has begun so it’s time to remember to protect yourself when you head outdoors in the coming months. Ella French, a Cancer Prevention Project Officer with Cancer Council Tasmania said sun protection is now required when the UV is 3 and above – from September to April in Tasmania. “You need to protect yourself by five measures outdoors.” In case you need a reminder, it’s best to slip on clothing that covers

as much skin as possible, slop on broad spectrum, water resistant SPF30+ sunscreen, slap on a hat, seek shade from the sun wherever possible, especially between 10am and 3pm during peak UV times and slide on sunglasses. It’s hard to be vigilant but you never know when skin cancer might affect you. 24-year-old Kate Von Stieglitz has had melanomas removed in recent years. “I have spent a lot of time in the sun and became worried in 2018 about a spot on my leg, which had both grown and become darker,” Kate said. “I went to two doctors who said it was fine. But I still had an inkling it wasn’t right and went to the Launceston health hub. I had it removed and the test showed it was a malignant melanoma. Then last year I had a little freckle on my calf which got darker. It was removed with a few mils of skin and that also showed up as a melanoma.

No tan is worth it,” Kate said.

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HOBART NEWS MAINLAND CONTENDER FOR GLENORCHY POOL CONTRACT At a time when shopping local is being shouted from the rooftops, the Glenorchy City Council has recommended a mainland option as the leading contender for the Glenorchy Pool contract. The council have been in contract negotiations with Victorianbased Belgravia Leisure, with the contract to be officially awarded any day now. The incumbent, YMCA Hobart, had run the pool complex for the past ten years.

DEVELOPMENT SCENE HOTTING UP IN HOBART In the past few weeks a few large development applications have been submitted to various local councils for consideration, while other decisions have been deferred.

The Hobart City Council has resolved to defer a decision on a planning application for the Tasman Private Hospital at New Town. The application had been recommended for refusal based on non-compliance with the planning scheme, in particular with regard to the proposed height and scale of the development, and the unreasonable impact it would likely impose on the surrounding residential area.

An application from developers Tellyros Klonis Unit Trust to develop the site at 63 Davey Street is currently with the HCC for consideration. The application is to build 51 apartments - a mix of residential apartments and student accommodation - over ten levels. The site is flanked 10

by two heritage places listed on the Tasmanian Heritage register. With deep excavation required to create the basement space and foundations, those buildings have the potential to be adversely affected.

As part of the application a historical report was prepared.

It mentions the various iterations of buildings that have been on the site over the years, dating back to the early 1800’s. In the report, it states that “remains associated with the residence and domestic occupation are also considered to be of high archaeological potential due to their earliness and long-use period (some 140+ years) and have the potential to demonstrate 19th century domestic life in the area (and wider Tasmania for that matter).” Let’s hope this is taken into consideration during the planning process and a suitable common ground can be established between the need for more inner city housing and the preservation of valuable historic material.

HARD TASSIE BORDER FOR THE WIN! Just after Premier Peter Gutwein announced the border will remain closed until at least 1 December, we ran a reader poll which came back with resounding support for the move. The poll showed that 80% of respondents supported keeping the border closed with 20% recording they aren’t happy with the move.

WHERE WILL YOU SPEND YOUR HUNDRED? With news of the border closure until at least 1 December, the Premier also recently announced a new voucher initiative to boost midweek tourism numbers.

Tasmanians are now not only being urged to “make themselves at home” and travel throughout the state, we’re being bankrolled $100 each for accommodation and $50 toward an experience. And there’s even more, up to $550, for families. If you’ve always wanted to jump on a tour, or see an historic site, or tick a

town off your list, then now’s the time. Now, to navigate midweek leave applications and playing truant from school with your kids. Head to www. makeyourselfathome.com.au to claim your voucher.

HCC CUTS WASTE WEEKENDS As a consequence of Covid-19 budget cuts the Hobart City Council has cancelled upcoming free entry weekends to the McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre. No more carting off your household waste for free, but a good reminder to reduce, reuse and recycle what you can.

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE STEAMS AHEAD IN GLENORCHY Last issue we discussed the design and usage decisions that could go into making the Derwent Entertainment Centre and Wilkinsons Point a proper asset for Tasmania. But it’s not the only project that’s happening in the Glenorchy region right now. Mayor Kristie Johnston shared with us, “We have about a $1.3 billion pipeline of private investment that’s happening in our city at the moment - the Showgrounds, Wilkinsons Point, MONA, Windemere Bay, Saint Virgil’s high school. It’s creating jobs for our local community, which is fantastic.” Glenorchy as a city has the opportunity to become an excellent city hub. “Importantly we need those different developments to be connected because it’s all about curating that visitor experience and experience for our residents. The light rail project will ensure we have

HOBART NEWS good accessibility between, and connections between, those many major projects that we have on the go at the moment,” Kristie shared. And the proposed new Bridgewater Bridge is an important part of the puzzle. “I understand that Brighton and Derwent Valley are growing rapidly and it would seem to me to make sense that there was rail provision across whatever went across the bridge, across the river, in the future,” Kristie said. “For our city though, passenger rail is a given - that’s my commitment from all forms of political parties, from a number of years, that it needs to happen. It’s incredibly important.”

party in the three years prior, with a broad scope of what constitutes a major project. Labor has said they’ll continue to scrutinise the Bill as it moves through the Legislative Council, and continue to focus on appeal rights and transparency. Heaven help any small community that stands in the way of any project deemed ‘major’ by the Government.

safety and wellbeing must be embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture at every level to ensure organisations and services are indeed child safe.

While I applaud the Government’s actions in undertaking this review, Tasmania must also prioritise the development of a comprehensive child-safe legislative framework.”

IS DAN MURPHY HEADING TO THE SUNNY SIDE? Bubbles of a different kind might be flowing on the site that was previously Inflatable World at Percy Street Bellerive.

Key Capital currently own the site and Dan Murphy’s is said to be looking into the viability of opening there. But right now, they’re keeping ‘Mumm’ about it.

“Dan Murphy’s is always looking for new potential sites across the country where we can bring our unique concept to life. However, apart from our stores in Launceston and New Town, Dan Murphy’s is yet to commit to any other site in Tasmania,” said a Dan Murphy’s spokesperson. “As we haven’t committed to any sites, we don’t have any plans to share yet.”

MAJOR PROJECTS BILL PASSES IN THE LOWER HOUSE The Lower House passed the Major Projects Bill (MPB) a few weeks back with the support of the Liberal and Labor Parties, and Independent Madeleine Ogilvie. The Greens voted against the Bill. 28 amendments were introduced and 8 accepted. But two amendments, to introduce an appeals process and to prevent any proponent engaging with the Major Projects process where they have made a political donation in the previous three years didn’t get up. So right now it seems you can have a minimum of three people on the committee, essentially appointed by the Government (Tas Planning Commissioners are chosen by the Minister and appointed by the Governor), with a Minister holding power to declare a project a ‘major project’, with no appeal process, a proponent who may have donated money to the political

INDEPENDENT INQUIRY INTO DOE RESPONSES TO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE WELCOMED The Commissioner for Children and Young People, Leanne McLean, has welcomed Minister for Education Jeremy Rockliff’s recent establishment of an independent inquiry into the Department of Education’s responses to child sexual abuse. “Every child has the right to be protected from violence, mistreatment and abuse, including sexual abuse,” Ms McLean said. “This is one of the fundamental rights guaranteed to children by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. As signatories to that convention, we as a society have undertaken to uphold this right for all the children and young people of Tasmania.” Ms McLean said the establishment of this inquiry is also a timely reminder for all Tasmanian government departments and other organisations providing services to children. “Child

WHAT DOES FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACTUALLY MEAN? You might have read journalists referencing “freedom of information” as a way of accessing information for stories.

Well what is it and how does it work?

The Right to Information Act 2009 came into effect on 1 July 2010 and provides for public access to information held by government bodies. There are two ways to obtain information under the act - the first is to head to the website of the Tasmanian government department you’re interested in and check their disclosure log. If the information you’re after isn’t there, you can make an application as a private individual for “assessed disclosure” of the information. The government will find the information, assess if you can read it, and then make a decision to disclose it or not.

You need to apply in writing and in some cases there’s a small fee. If you’re having trouble with your application or need further information you can call Service Tasmania on 1300 13 55 13.

CITIZEN JOURNOS WE WANT YOU! If you’ve seen something in your local area that doesn’t seem right, a decision by the local or state government or something that’s a bit unfair, tell us about it.

Our Citizen Journos page will be where we can shine a light on issues that might not normally get a run. We want Citizen Journos to be a no-BS, no PR spin area we’re an independent media organisation and don’t represent vested interests. So if you’ve got a hot tip or a story that needs telling, email us at editor@thehobartmagazine.com.au with the subject “Citizen Journos”. All information is treated confidentially.

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HOBART HAPPENINGS THUMBS UP We’re on the downward slide of 2020 now, only a few months to go until we can say see ya later ’twenny twenny”, you were a shocker.

TMAG has released it’s Super Spring Holiday Program, on from Tuesday 6 – Friday 9 October.

The exciting program of wild activities will take kids from the bush to Antarctica.

Thank you to Luke Brokensha for mobilising his friends and local residents recently to host two rubbish clean ups along the Hobart Rivulet after heavy rains.

Melbourne’s Kingswood College is dumping formal uniforms for active wear to reflect what today’s kids are comfy in. Public schools have led the way, offering comfortable uniform options to mix and match for years.

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THUMBS DOWN

Still can’t hit the d-floor, unless it’s your bridal waltz.

Rio Tinto blowing up 46,000 year old caves.

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MISSION AUSTRALIA EXPANDS YOUTH SERVICES Mission Australia’s youth outreach service, Youthbeat, is expanding to increase the charity’s level of support for at-risk young people. Regularly connecting with young people across Glenorchy, Derwent Valley, Clarendon Vale and Rokeby, the Youthbeat team are expanding to Blackmans Bay, Lauderdale, Cremorne, South Arm, Dodges Ferry and Sorell.

Youthbeat vans operate six days a week with professional youth workers trained to help young people with things like anti-social behaviour and drug and alcohol misuse, and link them to further support, services and social networks. Youthbeat offers interactive activities based on the needs and interests of the young people, supporting them towards positive futures.

LARGE DARKLAB ARTWORK ON ITS WAY FOR HUON VALLEY NEXT YEAR DarkLab has announced a major new permanent artwork as part of Project X, to be positioned at Ida Bay. Transformer, a new site-specific commission by American arctic Doug Aitken, is a pavilion with a reflective interior, creating a lens consisting of angles and facets, a kaleidoscope that interacts with the landscape over the

seasons. DarkLab Creative Director Leigh Carmichael said, “We are fortunate that artist Doug Aitken accepted an invitation to visit Tasmania late last year and designed the new work after identifying a site at Ida Bay. Our aim is to lodge a development application with the Huon Valley Council later this year, and pending approvals we plan to open in December 2021.” Huon Valley Council Mayor Bec Enders said, “After the loss of tourism in our region for two seasons, we welcome with open arms Doug Aitken, DarkLab and Mona to the Huon Valley. We know that one-of-akind ‘hero’ tourism experiences not only encourage visitors to stay longer but more businesses invest.”

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COVER STORY

Right: Jerry rolling in early morning over the Tasman Bridge, by Hyun Jeon.

Below: Jerry visiting the CBD, by Pete Walsh.

WHO IS JERRY AND WHY DOES HE LOVE HANGING AROUND BRIDGEWATER? Words: Stephanie Williams

Here’s what we know about old mate Jerry. Like a black-clad Melbourne art lover, he loves to visit Hobart in winter.

Around Bridgewater is his stomping ground and cold mornings don’t deter him, in fact he favours them. He likes to gather momentum from high in the Derwent Valley, moving into the low-lying northern suburbs, but occasionally reaches the city and even to the Eastern Shore. And he loves to put on a performance, as he snakes down the river, cooling everything he touches.

You can imagine, back in convict times, the likes of Ikey Solomon and his mates skulking around under the shroud of Jerry, keeping secrets in the fog. According to David James, in the UTas online historical collection, The Companion to Tasmanian History, the most likely explanation of the term ‘jerry’ is that it came with convicts from London, where it was thieves slang 16

Main image: Hyun Jeon @jeon_landscapes

for ‘fog’ or ‘mist’. “In 1821 Governor Macquarie, staying at Austins Ferry, could not leave for Hobart until 12.30 pm due to thick fog” – is probably the first recorded Bridgewater Jerry,” David shares.

Dr Amanda Laugesen is the editor of the Australian National Dictionary and a specialist in the history of Australian English and lexicography at the Australian National University in Canberra. “Jerry is an underworld slang term for ‘a fog, a mist’ and is first recorded in James Hardy Vaux’s New and Comprehensive Vocabulary of the Flash Language attached to his memoirs published in 1819,” Dr Laugesen said. “Vaux recorded the language used by convicts and his work is an invaluable record of this language, most of which passed out of usage. Bridgewater Jerry attests to some retention of the flash language in Australian English.”

But what actually is the Bridgewater Jerry? We turned to Diana Eadie, a meteorologist with the Bureau of Meteorology to find out. “The Bridgewater Jerry forms when katabatic winds, a type of drainage or downslope wind, push cold air down from the hills after low temperatures during the night resulting in fog on the rivers at the base of the hills,” Diana shared. “There are two river basins which meet in Bridgewater and the build-up in this area pushes the fog down the Derwent River.”

Jerry is also an accomplished digital developer, having created a whole website www.bridgewaterjerry.com to house one epic photograph of himself. If you’re up for some online stalking Jerry also shows us his influencer side on Instagram at @ bridgewater_jerry and has a Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/bridge. water.jerry.

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COMMUNITY

CALLS TO LIFELINE INCREASING DUE TO COVID-19 Interview: Stephanie Williams

Debbie Evans, CEO of Lifeline Tasmania

Debbie Evans, CEO Lifeline Tasmania, knows better than most where the mental health of Tasmanians is at. Lifeline is Australia’s largest crisis line and will receive well over 1 million calls this year. With Suicide Prevention Day held recently on 10 September and October being Mental Health Month, it’s time to check in with Debbie.

At the height of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions in April there was a 75% increase in calls to Lifeline’s 13 11 44 service, compared to the same time the previous year. On Good Friday alone, Lifeline received more calls than on any other day, with 3,197 calls. This remains the record number of calls nationally.

In 2018, the last reporting period, there were 3,048 lives lost to suicide in Australia. The median age for suicide is 44.4 years, which is lower than any other leading cause of death. Sadly, it’s estimated that 10 Million Australians have been impacted by suicide, either losing a loved one, a friend, colleague, community member, or struggling with suicidal ideation themselves.

How can we best support those around us right now? We know connection is the key. Encourage people to reach out to those who might be alone or appear to be struggling right now.

In this connection, offering a listening ear is powerful. It is important for individuals to feel heard and this is something any one of us can do. If you notice this person is very overwhelmed or struggling, you might suggest they see their GP or call A Tasmanian Lifeline for further support.

And ourselves? For ourselves, we need to remember to be kind to ourselves. Being kind can involve incorporating self-care into each day. Self-care is about identifying what it is that you enjoy and taking time out for yourself. This can be as simple as phoning a friend, taking a walk, listening to music, or reading.

How has Covid-19 affected your services? Are you receiving a higher number of enquiries at the moment? From the March to July period Tasmanians made 10,000 calls to 13 11 14, which 18

was a 38 per cent increase on the same time last year. On 1 May this year Lifeline Tasmanian launched A Tasmanian Lifeline in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Funded by the Tasmanian Government, A Tasmanian Lifeline operates 8am to 8pm, 7 days providing confidential mental health support, information, and advice to Tasmanians during these tough times. In the past month, the service continues to see increases in call volumes particularly for those who have mental health concerns. In addition to mental health, the key stressors we’re hearing on A Tasmanian Lifeline are financial distress and relationships, with 10 per cent of our callers identifying family violence as a primary concern.

A Tasmanian Lifeline is unique compared to other mental health support lines as it provides help seekers with the chance to develop a wellbeing plan and the option of someone calling to check how things are going. We’re delighted to report that 25 per cent of all callers have requested a follow up call. This allows callers to continue to receive support for their mental health and wellbeing.

There are industries, such as hospitality, tourism, and small businesses that have been severely impacted by Covid-19.

What would your advice be to those affected in a big way?

For those individuals who have been impacted significantly, we encourage them to reach out to us for support and referrals onto other services. There is no doubt that many people are doing it tough right now and we’re here for them to support. We often hear from our help seekers when we first pick up the phone that they ‘don’t want to be a burden’. No struggle is too small. Or if you simply just need to chat to someone, we are here for them at A Tasmanian Lifeline.

If a reader needs help, what should they do? There are a number of support services they can turn to. A Tasmanian Lifeline, between 8am and 8pm 7 days on 1800 98 44 34.

Lifeline 13 11 14 is available 24/7 for anyone in crisis or having thoughts of suicide. Lifeline Text 0477 13 11 14 available between 6pm and midnight (AEST).

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HOBART HOMES

HAMPDEN ROAD HOUSE, BATTERY POINT Interview: Stephanie Williams Josh FitzGerald is the Hobart based director and co-founder of Archier. They recently completed a heritage renovation project in the heart of Battery Point. The Hampden Road House effortlessly blends history with the contemporary.

There’s skill in taking a heritage house and turning it into something so modern and original. What were the main challenges the project faced? Our first challenge was in approaching the site - a dense inner city block that didn’t instantly lend itself to privacy or peace. By wrapping the house around the perimeter, we created an inner courtyard which can be seen from every room in the extension; which provides an intimate and serene space, inwardly focused, and totally sheltered from the business of Battery Point. This still stands true during summer when all internal doors are opened up into that space. We also wanted to find a respectful transition between old and new, which didn’t isolate one from the other, creating a disjointed experience. We kept the rumpus and office in the original house to maintain a flow between the two spaces, rejuvenating the old cottage to be engaged in the new space, whilst maintaining a respectful threshold which transitions you from one space to the next.

The dark palette is a beautiful counterpoint to the usual light and bright renovations in the market. What was the inspiration here? The palette is dark, however the spaces are flooded with natural light so it’s not dim and gloomy by any means.

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through the full height windows, playfully shaping it throughout the day as the sun tracks by. The internal contrast to the external colours of the garden lets the foliage really pop and invites your sight line to these framed garden views. The outdoor palette is continually interacting with the indoor palette, calmly connecting the two. These darker colours are all embodied in natural and raw materials, they patina well with a story, perhaps more so than bright white plasterboard boxes, which typically deteriorate with time. The lack of pristine bright white also allows for moments of shadow and light to interact, a reflection of the daily rhythm of life.

What do you know of the history of the house, especially being in the heart of Battery Point? The cottage was built around 1870 and was the old Milkman’s depot, formerly known as Battery Point Milk Supply, which was trading around 1930.

It sits on one of the very few remaining titles that reflects the original Arthur Circus subdivision. The majority of the titles have been further subdivided.

Is Hobart an easy or hard city to do a heritage build in? We can’t speak for everyone, but with this particular project, we endeavoured to engage with the main stakeholders (clients, neighbours, council and Heritage Tasmania) from the get go, to consciously tap into those knowledge sources, and incorporate their feedback into our design response. Given that these needs could harmoniously align, we were able to design something that kept everyone happy, so it ended up being a smooth process.

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DINING OUT

THE TEXAS PANTRY, MOONAH Words: Stephanie Williams

Mmm, ribs.

Sometimes you just have a craving for decent ribs. Juicy, sweet, salty, melt-in-your-mouth ribs. With all the sides - slaw, fries, serviettes. On a recent chilly Friday night, I ventured to Moonah with the hubby and two kids to satisfy the rib craving. I’d heard, and seen on many a local Facebook foodie forum, that The Texas Pantry did good ribs.

From the street it looks unassuming. Inside, there’s a downstairs area, a room out the back (which would be fun for bigger groups) and space upstairs too. We were there early but it quickly filled with both people eating in and taking away. The young waiter, who we later found out was the owner’s stepson, was expertly navigating a temporarily broken computer ordering system and our need for a high chair to contain a wriggly little one. Within moments the kids were contained, I was sipping on a frozen margarita and the computer was fixed. Happy days.

The menu is inspired by the chef and owner Mickey Vidal’s North American history - ribs, smoked meats, chilli sauces, burgers and fries. There’s also an extensive menu of frozen margaritas (although I can’t go past a traditional lime version), wine and beer.

Mickey shared with me that he had previously been in the oil and gas industry, primarily in fabrication. “I’ve always had a passion for food and cooking and completed my chef training at night school in Houston in the 1990’s. It was my dream to open a small, independent, family run restaurant, but in Texas my only exposure to cooking for large numbers was catering for my 100+ employees every Friday night with a cookout, and competing in BBQ cook-offs at local competitions with friends.”

And where did his interest in this type of food come from? “My heritage is Cubano so cooking and entertaining is in my blood.

Being Latino American means cooking for 20 people most nights just in case anyone drops by! My love for Tex-Mex food started with a margarita, good salsa and corn chips. On a serious note, I have my Step-Mom Dora to thank for my love of Tex-Mex food - she’s Mexican and has for the past thirty years fattened me up with good home-cooked food and passed on her family’s 22

traditional recipes and tips,” Mickey said. With this in mind my husband ordered the burrito ($24), I couldn’t go past the baby back ribs ($28) and my kids share a burger and fries. The burrito, made with a flour tortilla and filled with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, salsa and sour cream, was huge and surrounded by slaw and potato salad. It didn’t last long on the plate, but long enough for me to get a forkful.

While not a kids burger as such, my son’s smoked chicken burger was also wolfed down. It was big pieces of smoked Nichols BBQ chicken thighs with lettuce, tomato, onion and honey mustard sauce. He is defeated by the mountain of chips, but they’re shared with his little brother so nothing goes to waste. My ribs spent their time on the plate fending off advances from my husband - I ended up having to share a few and committed to ordering a large serve next time. Mickey uses Scottsdale baby back pork ribs, which are covered with a rib rub and slow smoked in their traditional BBQ sauce. The waffle fries were a standout - crunchy, almost chewy, not too salty and very addictive.

After tasting his menu, I’m interested to know more about how Tasmania fitted into the plan. Mickey shared, “I met my wife in Texas, Sam is originally from Launceston. We visited her family a couple of times and I had fallen in love with Tasmania.”

Mickey says that it’s the produce here that helped tip the balance. “Tasmania represents all things missing from the mass farming and commercialisation of the US. The local farmers, producers and butchers and the unique nature of small independent restaurants and shops. We moved to Tassie 6 years ago this month and opened The Texas Pantry in 2014. Combined with good ol’ Southern hospitality, we think it’s a unique and winning combination.” Mmmm hmmm, we agree Mickey! “I’d also like to acknowledge our amazing customers, they have loyally supported us for the past six years and over the past 5 months their love, patronage and encouragement have kept us going.”

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PSYCHOLOGY

OLD HABITS DIE NOW Words: Annia Baron

Don’t mind me, I’m just waiting for a text back.

Has this happened to you? Your friend hasn’t responded to your text in days, but you see they’re active on social media. “So, they have time to update their Facebook story, but don’t have time to respond,” you say to yourself as you choose not to like their post.

Or what about those times in your relationship you’ve heard yourself say, “Why is it always up to me to organise everything all the time?” or “They should know this is important to me.”

wanting to organise as much with me lately. Can I check in on that?” or “Georgia, I noticed myself reacting negatively the other day to your post and realised that maybe I’ve had an expectation that responding to messages the same day is an effort to show we value one another. Seeing you being social online triggered some sadness for me because I feel we’ve been drifting apart. How are you feeling about our friendship these days?”

Should they? Who said? Is it always you organising everything or you’ve organised somewhat more in the last few months? And if friends take more than a day to respond, does it mean they’re not valuing you the way you think they should? Are your friends aware you hold these standards or are you just assuming they know?

Spring cleaning your relationship mindset requires courage, taking accountability of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and popping your ego aside. Easy to do? No. Worth it? Absolutely.

When it comes to how we relate, there are some pesky thought patterns that get in the way of creating harmonious and joyous interactions. Unhelpful cognitive templates include personalisation, overgeneralising, emotional reasoning, black and white thinking, and catastrophising.

A major culprit is mindreading - when we assume that we know what the other person is thinking or feeling, and then react to that assumption versus reality checking. A reminder that to ‘assume’ means to make an ‘ass’ out of ‘u’ and ‘me’. And what an injustice we do when we ass ourselves this way; misunderstanding and miscommunication creates unnecessary misery.

What’s the remedy?

What if we regularly spring cleaned our relationship mindset?

Just as we schedule regular vehicle servicing to prevent a major breakdown, let’s make it a habit to check under the hood of our assumptions, curiously question their validity, and make space for more adaptable thought patterns – those that nourish and flourish our relations.

What would that look like?

“Hayden, I’ve got this old story popping up in my head telling me you’re being distant and it’s making me assume you’re not

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Just like any good clean up, your effort in doing the work will leave you lighter, brighter, and happier. The more regularly you do it, the less arduous it will feel. Importantly, it will open up space for understanding, play, laughter, authenticity, and all the other juicy good stuff that make friendships and relationships satisfying. So, stop making an ass out of yourself and those you care about. Assume less. Ask more. Do the inner work and enjoy that spring clean feeling.

Annia Baron is a Clinical Psychologist and Mindset Coach at ReMind Yourself in Hobart. remindyourself.com @anniabaron

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MADAME SAISONS

ONE POT WONDERS Words and image: Sarah Ugazio

The famous risotto!

‘You’re going to stuff this up’ – I silently thought as I observed my sister cooking dinner. Supposedly roast chicken and risotto was on the menu. I watched on as she plonked a raw chook over browned vegetables in the oven. “When are you going to start the risotto?” I enquired.

“It’s started,” she said, “I do it all in one pot.” The trained chef in me was starting to really twitch as she pulled out the pot, poured in rice and stock, then promptly whacked it back in the oven. I had to leave the kitchen. All I can say is, the final result was surprising and simply delicious. Perfectly cooked chook and creamy risotto with deep savoury flavour from the roasting juices. I was particularly grateful at the end of the meal for two reasons: a) There was only one pot to deal with, which happened to be my assigned responsibility; and b) I’d kept my judgy opinions to myself! And thus began my appreciation for one-pot-wonders, and their close cousin, the tray bake. A quick search on the net will reveal endless recipe options. The secret of winning one-dish dinners is to match up the cooking times of the ingredients. Fresh fish can be baked alongside broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion, while frozen fish takes longer and can pair with sliced potatoes and carrots.

Anything cut smaller will cook faster, or just add things to the tray or pot later that need less cooking time.

Think about the key ingredient and then consider vegetables that can take the heat and match the time. Chicken thighs or wings, sausages, frozen or fresh fish are good options for tray bakes. Generally, anything that’s pan-fried can be baked and/or braised (to cook covered with

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a shallow amount of liquid). Not only does braising prevent meat from drying out, it also provides a tasty sauce for the meal. For red meat, use mince (think meatballs) to speed up the cooking time, and bake together with a sauce. Cook uncovered first to brown the top of the meatballs, then cover to allow the liquid sauce to steam through meat and develop in flavour. Pasta bakes are comfort food heaven, essentially binding precooked pasta and vegetables (technically adding another dish to the mix) with cheese or béchamel, or both. Again, there are many recipes out there beyond Tuna Pasta Bake or Mac & Cheese. Having a few easy winner dinners up your sleeve is always a good thing. Have a go creating your own recipes, and don’t judge anyone’s One Pot Wonder. Because it’s such a joy doing dishes, said no one ever.

Follow Sarah on Insta @madamesaisons RECIPE: Roast Chicken & Brown Rice Risotto Serves 6, prep time – 20mins Cooking Time – 1hr 40mins INGREDIENTS 1.5 - 2kg chicken 1 whole orange or lemon, pierced all over with deep cuts 4 medium carrots, diced 1 onion, finely diced 4 sticks celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, finely diced 1 small sweet potato, diced 150g mushrooms, sliced or small quarters 2 cups brown rice (or if using Arborio rice slightly reduce baking time) 500ml chicken or beef stock (or 2 stock cubes in boiling water) 1/4 cup white wine (optional)

1.5 tbsp rosemary, finely chopped Olive oil, salt and pepper Serve with grated parmesan, or gremolata sauce for a dairy free option METHOD Preheat oven to 200C. Heat a splash of oil in a large 30cm (min) stovetop casserole dish with lid (Dutch Oven) over a medium-high heat. Add onion, sweet potato, carrot and celery, stirring occasionally.

After 15mins add garlic. Season well with salt and pepper. Sautée until all veg are caramelised with colour, approx 20 mins. Meanwhile, stuff orange or lemon into chicken cavity. Drizzle and massage oil and a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper over entire chicken. Place chicken over browned vegetables, and place pot in oven (middle shelf) uncovered for approx 40 mins or until chicken skin is crispy golden brown. After 20mins check veg aren’t scorching – if they are, then pour 1/4 cup wine or water around chicken.

Bring stock to boil, or boil kettle if using stock cubes.Remove pot from oven and evenly sprinkle (in order) rosemary, rice then mushrooms around the chicken.

Pour stock around chicken until rice is covered by approx 1.5cm of liquid (top up with boiling water if need be). Covered with lid, place pot back in oven and turn temperature down to 180C. Bake for 40mins or until chicken is cooked through (juices will run clear when cut), and rice is cooked but firm. Cool pot with lid off for 10mins, then remove chicken and slice desired portions. It’s ok to see some liquid pooling over the rice - just stir through risotto and spoon a generous amount on to each plate and top with parmesan. Note, if using stock cubes, reduce the amount of salt added to season the vegetables.

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SCIENCE

WHERE HAVE ALL THE PLATY…PODES(?) GONE? Words: Dr Qamar Schuyler Nearly every Hobartian has a story about ‘the platypus in the Rivulet’ – the last time they saw it, theories about whether it has disappeared after recent major works, the best time to find it… frankly though, none of these reports have helped me, as I have yet to see a platypus in the wild. To get some spotting tips and learn more about this beguiling creature, I spoke to platypus researchers Josh Griffiths (based in Melbourne) and Sarah Munks (UTAS).

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be a platypus researcher, it’s pretty much like any other career in the sciences – not nearly as glamorous as Hollywood would have you believe! Historically, collecting accurate data on these little cuties required lots of trapping surveys, often in cold, wet, dark conditions. Just to be able to reliably detect the presence of animals in a single waterway would require pulling between 6-10 all-nighters, dressed to the nines in your fanciest waders.

As you can imagine, it’s impossible (and prohibitively costly) to conduct these surveys everywhere, so distribution data is limited in scope.

But Josh and his team are using some exciting new technology which has revolutionised not only platypus research, but wildlife research in general. Environmental DNA, or eDNA, relies on the fact that everywhere we (and other animals) go, we shed our DNA, through mucous, skin cells, hair, and many other sources.

By testing the water that an animal has been in, you can pick up traces of its DNA for as long as 7 days after the animal has left.

Now, just scooping up a couple of water samples gives you the same accuracy as all of those long, wet nights. Instead of just sampling a few select rivers, scientists can survey entire watersheds! And even more excitingly, the sample collection technique is simple enough that individuals and community groups can easily be trained to collect samples in their local waterways.

Josh has now sampled across most of Victoria and southern New South Wales with this new technology, and he has some pretty depressing news. My bucket list item has gotten a lot harder to tick over the past few decades. Platypus populations have declined significantly, both in numbers as well as in the locations they can be found. In fact, a proposal to list them as “Vulnerable to Extinction” in Victoria is currently under public comment.

The causes for their decline are predominantly human-induced.

The increase in extreme climatic events (both drought and flooding), removal of water from aquatic systems, and building in-stream dams and reservoirs all change the flow of rivers and affect food availability. Removal of vegetation around waterways and subsequent erosion of riverbanks not only affects the 28

platypuses’ ability to dig extensive burrows (up to 30m long!), but perhaps more critically, reduces woody debris and organic matter, habitat for their invertebrate prey species. Development also fragments river systems, leaving populations more vulnerable to local depletion.

Which brings us back to the platypus in the Rivulet – a habitat which essentially ends where the rivulet is directed underground in the middle of the CBD. Josh gently reminds me that it’s not “the” platypus - there would certainly be more than one living there, but when pressed to say how many, he really can’t.

While there have been studies of platypus ecology and distribution in Tasmania, not a lot is known about population trends here. Tasmania is considered a stronghold for the platypus, we have plenty of waterways, good habitat, and enough rainfall.

However, local changes in land use and habitat degradation lead scientists to hypothesize that numbers may be on the decline in parts of Tasmania, especially in areas most impacted by drought.

Sarah says that it is critical to conduct more monitoring of platypus populations in Tasmania, particularly in areas that will be vulnerable to climate change.

So how can we help these critters to survive? Josh offers a few tips – use less water, follow the “snip it and bin it” technique – cut all of your enclosed rings (hair ties, rubber bands, milk rings, etc) before binning them to prevent entanglement. Practice responsible fishing – remove your line when it gets snagged, and never use enclosed yabby traps. If you are lucky enough to see a platypus in the wild, reporting your sighting on the platypusSpot website or app (www.platypusSpot.org) will help researchers better understand where they live. And if you really wanna go big? Josh and Sarah estimate that collecting eDNA data for platypus populations across all of Tasmania would be relatively inexpensive, especially if citizen scientists were involved in gathering the samples. All it would take is a couple of big sponsors and maybe some grassroots efforts by school kids and community groups…just putting it out there! Oh…and as for what we call more than one platypus – according to Josh, the technically correct term is indeed platypodes, from the Greek, though the more commonly used “platypuses” will also suffice!

This article is part of a series featuring early career researchers; scientists in the beginning phase of their careers. Follow Qamar on Twitter @Qamarsky

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TRAVEL - ON THE ISLAND

A BUDGET FAMILY GETAWAY TO DELORAINE AND MOLE CREEK Words: Stephanie Williams

“If you drink enough, you won’t hear the train mate,” I hear the barman say to my husband as we’re checking in. It’s not an ideal start to our night at the Deloraine Hotel but we reassure ourselves that A) it’s a budget stay and B) it’s all part of the adventure. Since Covid hit and we haven’t been able to explore further than New Norfolk, we’re totally excited to be on our first weekend away in months.

I’m old enough to remember when Deloraine was a highway town. As a kid it was where we’d pull in for a break on the one hour drive from Devonport to the big smoke of Launnie. It still makes me laugh that we only made it half an hour down the road before needing a break. So I’m keen to explore the town with a fresh perspective and my own kids.

Once we’ve got our bearings at the hotel, the kids are ready to stretch their legs so we take a walk along the shops on the main street. Our boofy-haired six year old is in desperate need of a haircut and we see a “walk ins” hairdresser with a vacant seat.

What could go wrong?! It seems quite a bit. Before I know it, I’m paying for a cut that’s a few snips worse than the Covid-cut I recently gave him. It’s all part of the adventure, I tell myself!

We take a seat at Mumma Buzz Cafe (38/40 Emu Bay Rd) to get a late afternoon snack, which turned into the kids inhaling a big bowl of spaghetti bolognaise. After the carb session, we take a walk along the Meander River and end up at the Deloraine Train Park to get the last bit of energy out for the day. Dinner tonight is at the hotel, so it’s a short walk down the stairs to our table for a beautifully cooked scotch fillet steak ($34) and pork, pear and parmesan sausages with mash ($21) - a quality version of the pub classic.

Safely back up in our family room, we settle down for the night.

Until 11pm, when the first train comes through. Miraculously the kids sleep through but we get up to see a super long freight train creeping through the misty intersection, with crossing lights ringing out into the night. And then again at 2am...and 5am.

Even though it was slightly annoying to wake up, it would be easily remedied by taking a room at the back of the building.

AND we discovered our kids can literally sleep through a freight train. All part of the adventure, right!

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After breakfast at the Deloraine Town Cafe (37 Emu Bay Road) (and a bag of their delicious cookies for the road) we’re off to our next stop - Mole Creek. We’re spending the night at another pub, this time the Mole Creek Hotel. We check into our very floral family room, then head to the Wandering Trout Brewery next door for lunch. All their beer is brewed off grid, in the hills surrounding Mole Creek. It’s a share plate menu so we order a few - the duck spring rolls served with a sticky plum dipping sauce are a house specialty (delicious!) and crispy pork belly served with wilted greens (also delicious!).

Having visited Marakoopa Cave as a kid, I was excited to bring my own children for a tour, especially my rock-mad six year old.

Our small group of ten sets off into the cave filled with calcite crystals where we learn about how the cave was discovered by kids who kept it a secret for two years, how the cave was formed by raging river torrents and end our tour with a spectacular showing from the largest colony of glow worms in Australia.

After a simple cereal and toast breaky in the pub’s cosy breakfast room in the morning, we head to nearby Alum Cliffs/ tulampanga. Tulampanga, the Aboriginal name for Alum Cliffs, remains a place of particular significance to Aboriginal people because of the ochre found nearby. The 1.6km return walk starts with a short climb up to a clearing where a large scale artwork, Soulèvement – Triangulaire, point de vue sculpture by David Jones is. After a play at the sculpture, we continue along a track with more sculptures and outdoor furniture, some created by local Aboriginal artists. The reward is the Alum Cliffs Lookout, with epic views down to the Mersey River. There’s an energy here, a place of calm and contemplation. It’s time to head back toward Hobart, but we’re not quite ready to leave our getaway weekend, so divert via Liffey Falls, for a cheeky 2km return walk and another opportunity to feel the power of the falls and the beauty of the nature around us.

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KEEPING TASSIE KIDS WELL FED Interview: Stephanie Williams The Well Fed Tasmania program is acommunity initiative to help Tassie kids and their families to make healthy food choices.

Emma Rowell, the Program Manager of Family Food Patch, share why they’ve taken their message on the road.

What is Well Fed Tasmania? It’s a shared community mobile kitchen/food truck between the Child Health Association Tasmania (of which Family Food Patch is an initiative) and the Tasmanian School Canteen Association. We were lucky enough to receive a grant for community infrastructure from the Department of State Growth to set the ball rolling with getting her built, and she was launched in August 2018 at Parliament Lawns.

How did it come about? The two organisations are very passionate about Tasmanian children and their families having access to food knowledge, confidence, skills and produce. We also love celebrating and supporting fresh, local Tasmanian produce. As statewide not-for-profits, we previously attended community events lugging trestle tables about in our cars and having limited options of food demonstrations, workshops and samples with no extra facilities. Well Fed Tasmania allows us to really broaden the scope of delicious fast food which is colourful, delicious and nutritious. The truck invites curiosity from the community as she packs quite a punch on the eye and doesn’t have the word healthy branded all over her – we simply offer food that happens to be good for you.

Who does the food truck help and how? A mobile kitchen means we can go to the produce and pop up in all sorts of quirky places to rustle up something simple but scrumptious. We can talk to parents and children about the food we are preparing, give 32

them opportunities to try something new and then head home with the recipe. We have had some wonderful support from community members donating fresh veggies and herbs when they hear of events in their neighbourhood. It would be great in the future to also build up a network of regional suppliers and producers who could donate ingredients for our community hub events as we travel about – showcasing their Tassie produce to the community they are a part of.

Has Covid had an effect on the truck? Since our launch, Well Fed Tasmania has been part of 70 community events, workshops, conferences, presentations and school tasting sessions and pootled all over Tasmania. We’ve covered 20,000 kilometres from Queenstown to St Helens, Nubeena to Devonport and many places in between. When COVID restrictions hit in March we had to cancel eight events that month alone. So after five months parked up, we’re thrilled to be back out on the road and have up and coming events in Westerway, Swansea, Ouse, Ravenswood, Smithton and Wynyard.

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NUTRITION

HOW DIET INFLUENCES DRY SKIN IN WINTER Words: Benedict Freudenmann

Winter can be especially hard for anyone suffering from eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, naturally dry skin and even acne. Between the cold and wind outside and the hot, dry, air inside, it’s the perfect recipe for dry, itchy and cracked skin that can be painful, even leading to infections. But did you know that diet can influence the health of your skin? And with the right diet you can help protect your skin from the harsh winter elements? Before we look at some specific foods and nutrients, it’s important to initially cover hydration.

Our body is made of cells which are filled with fluid. This is the same case for our skin. These cells lose and gain fluid depending on our hydration level. When you are hydrated, your cells are stronger, fuller, plumper and more elastic. Without adequate hydration, all of the best nutrients in the world won’t support your skin through winter. The recommended daily intake is around two litres per day (8 cups), with men requiring slightly more than women. Although food does contribute to our intake of water this should be in addition to the above recommendation.

Remember that coffee, soft drink, cordial and fruit juice should not be your sole sources of liquid, and plain water should make up the majority of your intake.

Once you have your hydration down pat, you can then look at nutrients. Omega three fatty acids keep the skin flexible and durable while also lowering inflammation and supporting the immune system. You’ll find high levels of omega-3s in fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring and trout. However, it can also be found in: avocados, chia seeds, hemp seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, seaweed, kidney beans, soy beans and Brussel sprouts.

Protein is the primary building block of all our cells. It’s required for tissue repair and building new cells. Protein makes up three distinct components or your skin: collagen, elastin and keratin.

Although our body can produce these from a range of protein types, choosing protein sources that are naturally higher in collagen will promote their production. Bone broth and gelatin are among the richest sources of collagen, however egg whites, wheatgerm, dairy products, cabbage, asparagus, mushrooms, pork skin and chicken skin will provide the necessary ingredients and promote healthy skin. Minerals are essential for maintaining healthy skin and healing any damage. Zinc and selenium support the growth of new skin cells, wound healing, immune function, lower inflammation and protect the skin from sun exposure.

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Copper promotes the production of collagen, thereby supporting skin elasticity. Minerals are found in almost all foods however nuts and seeds, organ meats, lentils and dark leafy greens are especially high in zinc, selenium and copper. Vitamins A, C and E are the key nutrients when supporting skin health. All three work as antioxidants, protecting your cells from damage.

They also improve the barrier function of our skin, supporting elasticity, cell longevity and reducing inflammation. Vitamin C is found in a variety of foods and although citrus fruits get all the fame, it’s actually found in higher concentrations in kakadu plums, chilli peppers, capsicums (especially yellow), blackcurrants, guava, parsley, kale, kiwis, broccoli and brussel sprouts.

Vitamin A and E are both fat soluble vitamins therefore can be found in many oils, some vegetables and some meats. Vitamin A is especially high in beef liver and cod liver oil. Other sources of Vitamin A and E are sunflower seeds, almonds, peanuts, leafy green vegetables (kale, spinach, broccoli), orange and yellow vegetables (carrots, sweet potatoes, capsicum, pumpkin and other squash), asparagus, avocado, milk, eggs and fish oils.

Many of the above nutrients are found abundantly in food, but in some cases supplementation may be required. However, before beginning any new supplement, please consult your doctor or nutritionist.

Benedict is a clinical nutritionist who practices at www.learntonourish.com in Hobart.

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TASSIE’S CANNIBAL CONVICT Words: Bonnie Liston

Tasmania has a rich convict history, partially because it was where all the other states sent their worst convicts. Why? Not only was it colder and more gloomy here, but because the prisons of Tasmania - Port Arthur and Macquarie Harbour - were said to be impossible to escape from.

They were offshoots from our tiny island on even tinier islands and isthmuses in a time when few people knew how to swim.

Even if you made it past the sea, you were lost in endless bush land with no food, no directions, and not a lot of chance of making your way back to civilisation.

Of course any place that dares call itself “inescapable” tends to find itself overrun with people willing to put that label to the test. One such man was Alexander Pearce.

Alexander Pearce was a petty criminal from Ireland, sentenced to transportation to Van Diemen’s Land in 1819 for “the theft of six pairs of shoes.” Once in Tasmania he continued committing various crimes until in 1822 he was charged with absconding and forging an order (attempting escape) and transported again to Macquarie Harbour, Sarah Island.

That same year, 1822, Pearce escaped alongside seven other men: Alexander Dalton, Thomas Bodenham, William Kennerly, Matthew Travers, Edward Brown, Robert Greenhill and John Mather. They’d been sent to the mainland of Tasmania on a logging expedition and made a break for it. They had nothing on them except one axe which lay firmly in the possession of Robert Greenhill. They wandered lost and hungry through the wilderness for about 15 days before they decided the only solution (THE ONLY SOLUTION!!) was to kill and eat one of their party. They democratically drew lots and Thomas Bodenham came up with the short straw. Greenhill slaughtered 36

Alexander Pearce’s skull, which is held at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

him with his axe. At this point, three of the men - Alexander Dalton, William Kennerly and Edwards Brown - said something along the lines of “Yikes.

Prison wasn’t so fun but it’s probably better than cannibalism, or death by cannibalism, eh boys?” and they made their escape from the escape attempt.

Dalton actually died from exhaustion, but Kennerly and Brown survived and threw themselves back into the arms of the Macquarie Harbour Penal Station.

There may have been physical labour and mistreatment, but there was also regular food and no axe wielding cannibals. The four other men, however, continued their journey and grim roulette. The next man to be killed was John Mather. Greenhill kept close possession of the axe at all times and Matthew Travers was his longtime companion and close friend, so it seemed very likely that Pearce would be the next to die. Luckily for him, Travers was bitten by one of Australia’s deadly snakes. Greenhill, being a good friend despite his many other flaws (cannibalism, murder, et al), insisted they carry him for five days before it became clear he would not survive, at which point he did, hopefully very tenderly, kill and eat his friend. Then there was only Pearce and Greenhill left. Imagine the tense environment - two men, one axe, and an established history of cannibalism between them. From this psychologically twisted cat and mouse game, Pearce emerged victorious, managing to wrest the axe away from Greenhill and kill him in his sleep. A great victory for Pearce certainly, but once he had finished Greenhill he had no more food and no more companions to turn into food. But before he could succumb to starvation he broke free of bushland and stumbled into a field of

sheep. In classic Hobart fashion, the shepherd of this flock was actually known to Pearce from earlier criminal enterprises and immediately offered him a place in his sheep stealing scheme. Pearce spent 113 days on the run before being caught and rearrested. To his credit, he confessed everything to a priest at Hobart Prison but wasn’t believed. Rev. Knopwood thought the whole thing sounded too macabre and it was more likely Pearce’s story was a cover to prevent further investigation.

Charged with only escape, sheep stealing, and being no snitch, Pearce was simply sent back to Macquarie Harbour.

In less than a year he made another attempt at escape. He had squirrelled away supplies, food and water, a map, and a companion, a young man of about 17 named Thomas Cox. He was caught after only 10 days, but he hadn’t run out of food yet, in fact, he had plenty of supplies. He had also already killed and started eating Thomas. They found chunks of Thomas’s flesh in Pearce’s pockets as well as his gnawed shin bone. This time his confession of cannibalism was believed. Pearce was tried and convicted for murder and cannibalism - the first, but not the last, confessed cannibal to pass through the Tasmanian court system. He was hanged at the Hobart Town Gaol at 9am on 19 July, 1824. Just before he was hanged it is reported he said that, “Man’s flesh is delicious. It tastes far better than fish or pork.” Pearce was the main inspiration for Marcus Clarke’s 1874 novel, For The Term of his Natural Life, one of the earliest Australian novels to explore the convict experience. It has also been adapted to film several times, most notably in 2008 and 2009 with the Last Confession of Alexander Pearce and Van Diemen’s Land.

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