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With TheTIMES Tasman Gazette and East Coast View we distribute 10,000 copies throughout the South East and East Coast of . NEWS ~ SPORT ~ FOOD ~ ARTS ~ COMMUNITY Gain from road pain MARTINE HALEY users by keeping two lanes will have immense benefit for of the highway open through us in the long term, so please be SOUTH East commuters will Midway Point (one in each patient and don’t make it hard- feel the pain of roadworks and direction) between 6am and er than it has to be,’’ Mr Vincent traffic delays for the foresee- 7pm. said. able future, but motorists have The seven-day-a-week con- Other works planned are the been urged to be patient and struction program will see road- demolition of two houses at 1 allow up to 15 minutes extra works between 6am and 7pm Penna Road and 1-3 Fenton travel time. Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm Street, closure of Raynors Road The widening of the Tas- on Saturdays and 10am to 6pm which will become a cul de sac man Highway through Mid- on Sundays. with no further access to Fenton way Point starts this month There will be no lane closures Street. and is expected to take nine in either direction during morn- Nine metres of rock face months to complete, weather ing and afternoon peak times. will be excavated next to the permitting. Speed limits will be reduced highway on the northern side The project will be a fore- to 40 km/h at all times, unless to allow for the construction runner to the duplication of otherwise safe to increase to 60 of two new lands on the high- the causeways over coming km/h. way and additional turning years. Sorell Mayor Kerry Vincent lanes into Penna Road. STORY: PAGE 6 The Department of State urged road users to be respectful Screens and safety barriers Land a job Growth said the construction towards road contractors. will be installed to minimise program had been “designed “Although we will be feeling dust and rock falling onto the to minimise impacts’’ to road the pain for a while, the project road.

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CARS FREE ON FERRIES - PAGE 3 2 - JANUARY 2021 The Sorell TIMES High hopes for a Managing Editor: Martine Haley Ph: 6287 6122 Email: [email protected] Advertising more settled year Ruth Braggaton IT IS hard to believe you updated as these proj- ports three families as Ph: 6287 6122 Mb: 0460 548 495 we’re welcoming in an- ects progress. well as employee eight Email: [email protected] other year, but I’m sure Footy passion others. The farm also we all share the hope that MAYOR’S supplies milk to other Published by Font Public Relations Level 11, 188 Collins St, , Tas. 7000. this year will be more set- In December I attended small artisan dairy opera- ABN 39129451716 tled than 2020. REPORT South East United Foot- tions and businesses. Printed by ACM Launceston Print, with Sorell Mayor 231 - 237 Georgetown Road, Rocherlea, TAS. 7248 While most of us are in ball Club’s fifth annual They are now producing holiday mode the weath- Kerry Vincent club presentation dinner pinot noir and riesling wine Editorial production er certainly hasn’t played for the senior players at varieties and some very aldridge.media [email protected] the part. Blundstone Arena. moreish soft cheeses. It’s However, the regular It’s appreciated by all. mense benefit for us in For a young club the great to see a local success Responsibility for election comment taken by Managing rain has made our coun- It’s also vital for our the long term, so please passion, commitment and story in our community. Editor Martine Haley, Level 11, 188 Collins St, Hobart, Tas. 7000. tryside look amazing- local employment and to be patient and don’t make camaraderie they exhibit Slip, slop, slap [email protected] ly green for this time of keep our local economy it harder than it has to be. is wonderful. It was inter- The Sorell Times, Tasman Gazette and East Coast View abide by the code of ethics year. strong. Keep supporting esting to see the young- I encourage you all to as set out by the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance media section. Complaints Advocacy can be made directly to the editor, Martine Haley, on 6287 6122. Complaints can local business to keep lo- er players combine with slip, slop, slap and stay also be made under the MEAA Code, please visit www.meaa.org/faqs-meaa-jour- Coronavirus nalist-code-of-ethics/ cals employed. The council has been more mature players to safe over our the Complaints brought against MEAA members for Code violations are investigated by MEAA’s National Ethics Panel. The publisher, FontPR, does not accept respon- The situation in Victo- working diligently on our field teams and make the next few months. Please sibility for errors or omissions published. All published material is published in good Excitement faith. FontPR reserves the right to refuse/change or omit material meant for publi- ria and NSW over recent advocacy plan and have pri- most of the very limited make sure you are con- cation. All rights are reserved. All content/images are subject to copyright. weeks highlights the im- There is much to be ex- oritised key projects that we season they had this year. scious of Tasmania Fire portance of remaining cited about in 2021. will lobby the Government Service’s fire permit con- February advertising booking deadline: Added value January 27. Copy deadline: January 29. vigilant, respectful and Numerous council and for support and funding. ditions and fire ban pe- focused on the risk of the government projects will These projects seek to One of our finest local riods. Keep up to date COVID-19 virus. be completed or progress help us to provide the in- primary producers has with their website so you IMPORTANT NOTICE For us to continue to significantly this year. frastructure and facilities announced further expan- know your responsibili- - COVID-19 live a relatively normal Roadworks at Midway our growing community re- sion plans. ties during our peak fire While all stories and advertise- life we cannot afford to Point will be commenc- quires and to reinforce our The Bignell’s Bream season. ments were correct and accurate at become complacent. ing in full force in the position as the heart of the Creek Dairy is develop- While spending time We all must keep to the coming weeks. south east. ing and value adding to with your family and the time of publication, the corona- plan. Please be respectful Strengthening the south their operations and al- friends reflect on how virus situation is changing rapidly. It’s been noted that towards the contractors east to make us resilient and ready excellent product fortunate we are to live Please check our Facebook page large number of locals doing their job. Although sustainable is at the fore- lines. in such a beautiful part of for updates. are supporting local busi- we will be feeling the front of everything we do This family business the world. nesses and shopping lo- pain for a while, it’s a and the decisions we make. grows from strength and There’s no place I’d cal. project that will have im- I will continue to keep strength and now sup- rather be. Champion down to a tee

STUART EATON TASMAN Golf Club’s Richard Kube took out the A Grade section of the Southern Country Champion of Champions event at Llanherne Golf Club last month. The 33-year-old former state team member carded an even-par round of 72 to defeat his nearest rival Trent Riseley from North West Bay in second with two-over 74. New Norfolk Golf Club’s Leigh Post placed third on the final leader board with a three-over-par round of 75. Matthew Cross followed closely in fourth place with a four-over round of 76, while Tom Burbury from the Oatlands Golf Cub rounded out the top five on five-over 77. The B Grade championship fell to North West Bay Golf Club’s Shane Gregg with an 11-over-par round of 83, six strokes in front Now stocking Blundstone Boots of Bishac Polanowski of Richmond on 89. Pittwater’s Ryan Webb collected the C Grade prize with a round of 91, two strokes ahead of Colebrook’s Adrian Porter and six strokes clear of Elderslie’s Wayne Lamb and Tea Tree’s Andrew Henderson. Iron Pot Golf Club tasted success through Peter O’Keefe who picked up the senior TASMANIA division with a six-over-par 78, one stroke 139 Main Road - Sorell in front of Huon Valley’s Denis Kelly on Tasman Golf Club’s Richard Kube. 79. Picture: BRUCE EATON. Just off the Causeway at SORELL Ph 6269 2233 JANUARY 2021 - 3 Bass Strait ferry subsidy

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MARTINE HALEY sidy will be in place from the summer season con- “There is only so much “We know that those March 1 to June 30. tinues to be a disappoint- we can rely on the local arriving via the Spirit of POPULAR tourism The move has been ap- ment for many,’’ Cara- market to keep Tassie car- Tasmania stay longer, hotspots such as the East plauded by the Caravan van Industry Association avan parks open. spend more and disperse Coast and Tasman Penin- Industry Association of of CEO Stuart “Making access cheap- further than other visitors sula as well as the Sorell Australia. Lamont said. er for passengers coming to the state, so it is vitally area are expected to see an Those travelling with “Recent occupancy from the mainland will important to stimulate this increase in holiday mak- a car, caravan or motor- numbers have shown that be an incredible incentive portion of the travelling ers visiting the regions as home will receive on av- caravanning and camp- and will go a long way to public, a result of a $6 million de- erage $240 return saving ing is underperforming all kick-starting the recovery Labor Leader Rebec- cision to let cars travel free for their vehicle. other states at a time when of the sector in Tasmania ca White welcomed the talk to Dr Di about life matters on the Spirit of Tasmania. “The last year has not caravan parks should be while supporting many re- announcement which Announced on January been kind to business op- overflowing, with forward gional communities right the Opposition had been Dr Di Stow Counsellor B.A. Dip.Ed. Masters Education. Masters Counselling. PhD 7, the increase in the sub- erators in Tasmania, and bookings also soft. across the state. calling for. 0439 033 264 73 Federal Street North Hobart www.drdi.net.au

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FOR 30 years the Mitsakis family has sold its superb Moor Park apricots, cherries and later extra virgin olive oil from their Midway Point pop-up shop. The business is a familiar sight for commuters and a popular stop for fresh and tasty produce, seven days a week for three months of the year. Open Thursday to Sunday Throughout the 30 years, the Penna farmers have forged 9.30am–3.00pm friendships with customers who Breakfast & Lunch have returned time and time Morning & Afternoon Tea again to buy some of the freshest organic produce possible. Catering for functions, Nick and Maria Mitsakis meetings & parties started selling their farm fruit or at your chosen location at the side of the Midway Point roundabout with the ethos of local LEFT: Nick and Maria Take-away or eat-in produce and local market. Mitsakis in their van “This is the only way we have and, above, Nick with Phone 0488 317 776 ever sold our produce, just on the long time neighbour 26 Vicary Street side of the road,’’ Mrs Mitsakis Warren Crisp. said. But with the Tasman Highway being duplicated, the pop-up has to move on with its last day of trading on Sunday January 10. Over time olives were planted in oil and maybe retirement.’’ “At first when we planted ground never planted before at the With the apricot season at its apricots we knew the flavour of the Mitsakis’ 10 hectare Shark Point half way point, more fruit will be SORELL PLAZA Moor Park which is only grown in Road property. available in weeks ahead. Tasmania was exceptional, but its The olives are grown, pressed Call first to arrange pick up on shelf life isn’t so we had to find a and bottled on site. 0418 582 303. way to quickly get it to market.’’ “It’s a true paddock to plate Meanwhile, Warren’s Fresh PHARMACY Without any third parties business,’’ Mrs Mitsakis said. Seafood van operated at the NEW LOCATION, SAME GREAT SERVICE involved, the business blossomed “We want to let our loyal same location is expected to and the business model was perfect customers know what is continue operating in an area to be for the delicate fruit. happening. announced. We have swapped locations with Hobart Pathology, “We are Owner Warren Crisp said the and our new entrance is now located off the going to two food vans had worked well Sorell Family Practice foyer. relocate to our side by side. Port Arthur Talks farm and focus “Nick and I have spent the last on growing 17 Christmas’ together, we have SOME OF OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: and selling worked alongside each other for a Creating an Imagined Life apricots, olive long time,’’ Mr Crisp said. • Prescription repeats on file and SMS reminders by Rbe Jmn • Webster packs • Laser clinic for hair removal and skin Sorell Laser Clinic rejuvenation ALL WELCOME! Contact Kathryn, our qualified Laser • Private, unsubsidised scripts dispensed while Practitioner and Nurse for a FREE you wait 9 Feby, 2021  12pm consultation and assessment. • Subsidised scripts dispensed from as little as 30

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JANUARY 2021 - 5 Wine a global winner ROGER HANSON most renowned single vineyard Wine Tasmania chief execu- influential annual wine com- recognised as one of Austra- drops, scored 97 points beating tive Sheralee Davies said this petition. lia’s greatest single vineyard A COAL River Valley char- wines from 53 countries and win was a “big deal” showing The IWC judges described sites. donnay is the toast of the was only one of four wines in how good Tasmanian wine the Tolpuddle Vineyard char- The vineyard is named af- world, having beaten entries the whole competition to score was and the whole local sector donnay as: “Bright lemon ter the Tolpuddle Martyrs from more than 53 countries, so high. benefitted from it. yellow with a subtle, elegant whose “reward” for start- to win a major world wine Winemaker Adam Wadewitz “There are plenty of wine and restrained aroma of lem- ing England’s first agrarian show’s champion white wine said the vineyard’s philosophy shows, but this is one of the on sherbet and fruity miner- union was to be transported 2020 award. had always been to grow the big ones at an international al tones on the nose. Pristine to Tasmania as convicts. The International Wine best grapes. level. They can get 10,000 and angular, yet delicate on Tolpuddle Vineyard char- Challenge based out of the “The Tolpuddle Vineyard entries just for the one cate- the palate with well-balanced donnay 2019 ($85 RRP) is UK announced the Tolpuddle continues to punch above its gory,” Ms Davies said. oak. Long textural finish with currently on the market and Vineyard 2018 chardonnay as weight year after year. It’s a “It again shows how good beautiful poise, balance and available at selected fine its champion white wine for very special place,” Mr Wade- Tasmanian fruit is. More will charm.” wine stores. 2020. witz said. pay attention to Tasmania, Since acquiring the On the China trade front, It’s the first time a Tasma- In total Tolpuddle chardon- especially, when you con- 20-hectare vineyard in 2011 Ms Davies said they were still nian wine has collected the nay picked up five trophies: sider how little of our wine after a road-trip to Tasmania, watching the space. champion white trophy and champion white wine 2020, in- leaves the country the award Martin Shaw and Michael “For Tasmania there has the first time in seven years the ternational chardonnay trophy, is even more impressive.” Hill Smith, have invested been minimal impact, but na- trophy has gone to an Austra- Australian white trophy, Aus- Now in its 38th year the heavily in improving all as- tionally wine needs to a find lian producer. tralian chardonnay trophy and IWC is seen to be the world’s pects of the vineyard and is a home, so we are keeping an The wine, one of Australia’s Tasmanian chardonnay trophy. most rigorous, impartial and fully committed to seeing it eye on that.” School Courage students and skill help out THE Sorell School do- nated toys, food and oth- er essentials to Hobart in balance City Mission’s Christmas Drive in December. MARTINE HALEY gravity, Will first took up Three students from moto trials about five years the leadership team visit- ACTON Park rider Will ago, but he first rode a four- ed each class at the school Thornbury has taken out the wheeler at two years of age. in the lead up to the drive, Tasmanian Moto Trials State “I love the fun of it, and explaining how their do- A Grade Championship, at the people,’’ Will said. nations would help fami- just 15, beating many seniors “It’s really friendly we all lies and children doing it nearly twice his age. try to help each other.’’ tough over Christmas. Considered one of, if In Europe the sport is as The students then not the hardest form of popular as V8 Supercars in placed all donations into motorcycling, competitors Australia, which is why Will beautifully decorated require good balance, has set his sights on going boxes and walked these fast reactions, the ability to Europe to compete one “Kindness Boxes” from to control the throttle in day, perhaps representing the Sorell School to the conjunction with brakes Australia. City Mission Op Shop in and clutch – not to mention Meanwhile the soon-to-be Sorell. bucket loads of courage. grade 11 student is looking Students Maggie and “It’s all about balance, for a sponsor to help fund his Katie said they really en- technique, control and passion. joyed decorating the box- timing,’’ Will said. Will trains every weekend es. Unlike other motor sports, and after school when “We delivered boxes to slower is better as it tests homework permits. City Mission Op Shops, balance and strength. Go to our Sorell Times to be handed out to fami- Points are lost if you put facebook page to watch Will lies who need them,” Ka- a foot down, stall or lose in action. tie said. balance. The donations from Will’s success came even Will Thornbury in action Sorell School helped to though he was on a 250 cc and, inset, with his provide about 780 fam- motorbike, while seniors 250cc bike. ilies with food, toys and were riding 300 cc. Picture: LOCHART other essential items With skills that defy PHOTOGRAPHY. through their Christmas Assistance Program. SORELLSORELL ADVERTISEMENT COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY barebones MARKETMARKET ISIS Swansea Brian BACK!BACK! January 17, 23 and 2131 Mitchell MP Your Federal Cole Street, Sorell. Member for Lyons Come along and enjoy the fun atmosphere and various stalls. (03) 6263 3721 Fresh veg, flowers, [email protected] bric-a-brac and plants, Elaine Green ‘Red Delight’ 15cm x 15cm, oil on board

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ROGER HANSON Students and teachers JUDY Pearson’s memoir The Dodges Ferry I are, standing, Pat Knew is proving a hit with locals and anyone STUDENTS find a love Ransley, left, Hollie with fond memories of long summer days at the for working with animals Francis, Chelsea shack. and learning about agri- Pepper. Kneeling: Launched at Lagoon Park, Dodges Ferry, the culture at the South East Sophie Granquist self published book shares the Dodge family Trade Training Centre at and Bill Shoobridge. history and Judy’s memories from 1940 through Sorell School Farm. Front: Shara Perkins, to 2020. Opened in 2015 the Lynn Murfet and Skye The history of the family and township unfold SETTC meets the de- Self. as Judy tells of how Ralph Dodge came to mands for Vocational Ed- Picture: ROGER Van Diemens Land from Norfolk Island, ran a ucational Training in rural HANSON ferry service, farmed and raised a family, saved and regional areas, draw- the Princess Royal and ing students from across year he will be at Tasman established a legacy that Greater Hobart, Triabun- District School. lives on in the town’s name. na, and the south-east. Students said they love Coloured with a generous Sorell campus is one of working with the animals sharing of images from eight across the state. and learning new skills. the family collection as The SETTC caters for Hollie Francis, 18, who well as many of her own years 11 and 12 and adult completed year 12 and photographs, Judy looks community members. will study animal studies back on her life and her Animal Studies teach- Cert III this year, said she growing fascination with er Lynn Murfett said the Australia breeder, and Bill Shoobridge said the gram is a mixture of ma- loves the interaction with the seaside town that bears VET courses were a help- registered National Pyg- school farm aimed to cater chinery, livestock and gen- animals. her great grandfather’s ful addition to studies. my Goat Association for the needs of industry eral farming skills. “I want to be a vet nurse name. The school farm delivers breeder. and community. “That prepares students and work with large ani- Her early years at Bellerive, summer camping, VET courses in Certifi- The school farm is “We have more students for work or study in the mals,” she said. shack life, family ties, community milestones, cate II Agriculture, Cer- home to a flock of Cormo wanting to do Certificate agri sector. Skye Self, 18, just com- the beaches, the sandbanks, the changing times… tificate II and III Animal sheep and other animals III than we have places. “Past students often pleted Cert II also wants to The Dodges Ferry I Knew is Judy’s tribute to Studies. include alpacas, goats, The course focuses on stu- recommend the program do vet nursing and eventu- her family and community heritage and special “The courses teach life rabbits and chickens. dent’s own particular in- to other new students” ally become a zookeeper. love of the place she now lives with Geoff, her and work skills, giving “Students grow animal terest giving them a deep- Mr Shoobridge has a Shara Perkins, 17, who life-long best friend and loving husband for over students a better under- food and for the normal er understanding of animal broad agricultural back- did Cert II, has been work- 60 years. standing of themselves,” school garden,” Ms Mur- welfare,” Mr Shoobridge ground. He worked on a ing on an alpaca stud and “To see it in print and to find the many she said. fett said. said. farm at Nubeena, studied hopes to continue working purchasers showing excitement and joy when Among the students’ They have saved $3,000 “It provides real job at Hawkesbury Agricul- with animals. collecting a copy, while at the same time sharing duties is maintain- on greens for animal use preparation for employ- tural College, worked in Other students including their stories with me, is the best reward of all.” ing animal health. The and used leftover hay for ment, helping students to USA on farm exchange, Pat Ransley, 17, and Chel- For further information, photos etc please school farm is a regis- fertiliser.” become more employ- taught shed hand skills sea Pepper, 17, are also phone Judy Pearson 62658085 or email tered Miniature Goat Agricultural and ad- able.” for Wool Corp and taught keen to continue their an- [email protected] Breeders Association of vanced skills teacher The Agricultural pro- at Burnie TAFE. This imal studies program.

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please refer to fall.com.au for all property sales, rentals and viewing times Fall Real Estate 1/3 Fitzroy Street, Sorell 03 6265 2171 JANUARY 2021 - 9 Call for horses for good cause IT takes a special kind of horse to join the herd at Rider Rosie on Apollo Riding for the Disabled with RDA volunteer Association of Tasmania Andrea, Leo on and those horses aren’t Casper with Jim always easy to find. leading and Meg on Many of the horses at Asty_ with volunteers RDAT are getting old- Danielle, left, and er so RDAT are raising Lucy. funds through a new campaign, ‘Horse for a credited activity. Due to Cause’ to find the perfect the required tempera- addition to the stable. ment and experience of Riding for the Dis- the horses that are able abled Tasmania is a not- to participate in RDA for-profit organisation programs, older hors- that provides equine ther- es are often part of the apy to Tasmanians living program, but this also with disabilities, with means that the herd is RDAT centres located in aging fast. Hobart and St Helens. Younger, well- Each week more than schooled horses with 80 volunteers at RDAT experience and an centres donate their time un-flappable tempera- and energy to assist more ment are preferred. arrive,’’ RDA Tasmania ents’ for our program, to- ral reflex inhibiting posi- cult year due to the im- If you are able to sup- than 60 children and “It’s important for the Executive Officer and gether with our volunteer tion which helps improve pact of COVID-19, with port RDAT’s ‘A Horse adults with disabilities future of the program State Coaching Coor- RDA accredited coaches balance and posture pro- all centres closing for six for a Cause’ campaign, to enjoy the therapeutic to find horses who can dinator Claudia Nevah and volunteers. viding a unique form of months between March please visit www.give- benefits of horse-related be involved for many said. “Our riders receive an exercise and rehabilita- and September. now.com.au/horsefora- activities. years to come, and not “RDA horses are one individual program care- tion. However, thanks to the cause. Riding in the RDAT have to be retired only of the three key ‘ingredi- fully planned by their “The movement of a generous support of the program is an NDIS ac- a few years after they coach to suit their in- horse strengthens mus- community and from do- For more information dividual needs to build cles and promotes better nors, the RDAT herd has please contact Clau- upon confidence, inde- overall health.’’ been kept fed over the dia Nevah on 0429 pendence and a sense of RDAT centres have winter months, despite 943 247 or visit www. rdatas.org.au/ achievement. waitlists at the moment. Centres not receiving “Horse riding is a natu- RDAT has had a diffi- any riders’ fees. Season, prices boost

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KAROLIN also helped boost fore- Mr Whatling said the Commodity prices MACGREGOR casts around farm busi- challenges in Tasmania were the lead driver of ness performance and in- were really faced by those confidence, but positivi- RECORD commodi- comes. exposed to wool prices, ty was also heavily influ- ty prices and an almost Almost one third of which have been extreme- enced by seasonal condi- perfect season has seen Tasmanian farmers sur- ly volatile for more than tions. Locally Tasmanian farmer confi- veyed planning to in- 12 months, and intensive Mr Whatling said Owned & dence reach a 15-month crease investment in their industries reliant on casual farmers were very upbeat Operated for high. farm business over the labour. about commodity prices, The latest Rabobank year ahead. The latest Survey found especially for beef, lamb Over Rural Confidence Sur- Rabobank region- that only three per cent of and dairy. • SAND • METAL • PREMIX • REO 20 years vey released this week al manager for Tasma- the state’s farmers had a The survey showed • FINISHERS AVAILABLE has found that optimism nia Stuart Whatling said negative outlook, expect- sheep producer senti- among the state’s farmers farmers across the state ing business conditions ment had been given a

TZ1014 has continued to climb, have enjoyed an almost to worsen in the next 12 major lift from prices. despite uncertainty about perfect spring on the months. In the beef sector, the international markets and back of a perfect autumn That is down signifi- majority expected little the impact of COVID-19. and winter this year.“All cantly from 27 per cent change to business. The latest survey, regions are faring very with that view in the pre- However, Mr What- completed last month, well,” Mr Whatling said. vious quarter. ling noted sentiment revealed that very few “Beef and lamb pro- Around two thirds ex- among beef producers LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES ALSO AVAILABLE Tasmanian farmers were ducers in particular are pected little change to was already very high. After Hours: 6253 5481 found to be expecting enjoying a great run of current conditions, while In the dairy sector, deterioration in business commodity prices, which those expecting an im- confidence eased from email: [email protected] Ph: 6253 5766 conditions. Improved ru- are at unprecedented lev- provement remained rela- last quarter’s high but ral business sentiment has els.” tively stable at 20 per cent. still remains strong. Fulham Road Dunalley mob: 0417 038 145TZ0417

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Hazardous Waste in Management Program. A • Council adopted the Open Garbage Bins small grants program is Space Strategy. A reminder that no hot or currently open to assist • Council approved support hazardous waste is allowed to farmers impacted by drought for the Concept Plan and be placed into wheelie bins or to undertake targeted weed Strategy Report for the street bins. These items have management of species that development of a Dodges the potential to combust when limit agricultural production. Ferry – Carlton Beach they come into contact with The Drought LIberal Senator Claire Chandler, left, Sorell Mayor Kerry Vincent, Loop Shared Pathway as a other waste, causing ignition, a Weeds Project has $30,000 Prosser MLC Jane Howlett and Lyons MP John Tucker at the Pembroke staged project, dependent on chemical reaction or sparks to available in total for grants, Park construction site. availability of funding. be triggered when the waste is with expectations to support • Council endorsed the compacted in the garbage truck. around 10 projects, funding CONSTRUCTION of struction and Joinery, Tasmanian Liberal nominated members of This is very dangerous for the approximately $2,500 each. Council’s Special Hall truck driver, the community and Applications will be considered the new $10.2 million with several local jobs Senator Claire Chandler Committees for the period environment. on a case by case basis Pembroke Park Stadium set to be created as a re- said the project would 2020 – 2022. The following hazardous waste until funding is expended has started. sult. revitalise the facilities at • Council awarded the with applicants required to Jointly funded by the “The Sorell Coun- Pembroke Park. tenders for Sugarloaf Road items must NOT be placed in wheelie bins: contribute a minimum of 34% State and Federal Gov- cil has previously been “It’s important we reconstruction stage 3 of total project costs. ernments and the Sorell awarded $630,000 un- encourage Tasmanians and Fulham Road corner • All kinds of batteries: eg. realignment to Black Cap. household batteries, car, For full details including Council, the modern fa- der our Government’s to stay active and lead guidelines, eligibility and cility will include two Levelling the Playing healthy lifestyles, and The Annual Report 2019- phone, laptop, power tool, camera batteries and lithium application forms please visit netball/basketball courts, Field Grants Program to the upgraded facility will 2020 was received at the AGM www.sorell.tas.gov.au. preceding the December Council ion batteries. a gym, offices, a meet- upgrade unisex change cater for a whole range of meeting. • Household chemicals. ing room, change rooms, rooms for Pembroke sporting interests,’’ Sena- • Accelerants e.g. petrol, HAVE YOUR SAY kitchen/canteen, bar and Park,’’ Ms Howlett said. tor Chandler said. diesel, waste oils. function room and park- The project is expect- “As we continue with COUNCIL WORKS • Gas bottles or butane cans. DEVELOPMENTS • Flares or ammunition. Council Meeting ing. ed to be completed in our economic recovery • Hot coals or lit cigarettes. The next meeting of Sorell Prosser MLC Jane December this year and from the pandemic, this Current and soon to be Council will be held on Howlett said the tender will provide a significant project will support jobs commenced Council works Thank you for your cooperation. Tuesday 19 January 2021, beginning for the project had been boost for local sporting and provide an economic and projects as at 1 January Community Conversations at 6.00pm in the Council awarded to Vos Con- groups. boost to the Sorell area.’’ 2021: Chambers. The Meeting Levelling the Playing Field Council will restart our Community Agenda will be available for Unisex Change Rooms – Conversation meetings in the public perusal on Council’s Internal fit out is almost complete. coming months. Covid-safe plans website the Thursday prior to Car parking and landscaping is will be in place for each session the meeting. also nearing completion. and numbers may be limited in Extra funds raised line with the capacity at individual Pembroke Park Stadium – Works have commenced on site venues. All relevant information Green and Hard Waste and will remain ongoing during will be communicated as soon Collection Dates 2021. as possible once meeting details in festive season are finalised. Keep an eye on GREEN WASTE Dodges Ferry Skate Park – our Facebook page, website and Week 1 1 - 5 February GRAEME EVANS Work on upgrading the shelters regular ad in the Sorell Times for Boomer Bay, Bream Creek, Carlton, and seating is ongoing. all the details. Carlton River, Connellys Marsh, Stormwater – Minor upgrades, Copping, Dodges Ferry, Dunalley, ALL of the festive storm damage repair and general School Bursaries Kellevie, Marion Bay, Primrose season activities planned maintenance on stormwater Each year Council provides Sands. by Sorell Lions went infrastructure is occurring bursaries to students from our Week 2 8 - 12 February well and extra funds around the Municipality. local schools. Congratulations Midway Point, Forcett, Lewisham, were raised. San Francisco Street, Midway to the following students who Nugent, Orielton, Pawleena, Penna, A much smaller raffle Sorell, Wattle Hill. Point – Work on the renewal of received a Council bursary than usual was organised The Lions the existing footpath and kerb is towards their schooling in 2021: and taken to some of our ongoing. HARD WASTE Christmas Dunalley School: Coby Flynn Week 1 15 - 19 February fund raising activities. tree at Roadside Mowing – The Boomer Bay, Bream Creek, Carlton, One of the extra Sorell roadside mowing program and Bailey Poole. Sorell High School: Anna Carlton River, Connellys Marsh, activities was to help out Library. remains ongoing throughout the Copping, Dodges Ferry, Dunalley, Municipality. Gatehouse. with the RSL Carols at Kellevie, Marion Bay, Primrose Sorell Hall. The normal Sorell Primary School: Lilly Fifth Avenue, Dodges Ferry Sands. carols at St Georges – Work on new kerb and Balmer and Myles Hetebry- Week 2 22 - 26 February stormwater infrastructure is Roberts. Midway Point, Forcett, Lewisham, Church were not on this ongoing. A contribution was also made to Nugent, Orielton, Pawleena, Penna, year. Everyone was fed Clover Court, Sorell – A the Dodges Ferry Primary School Sorell, Wattle Hill. and some raffle tickets stormwater upgrade to mitigate awards. To book your collections the options sold. We also took the flooding within the road reserve COMMUNITY GRANTS are as follows: has commenced. • Go to our website www.sorell.tas. barbecue to Mitre 10 as a out certificates to all very much appreciated ENVIRONMENTAL Council approved two grants gov.au/services fund raiser and the raffle under the Community Grants • Use ‘My Local Services App’ was sold again. speakers and cheques to and was used to HEALTH UPDATE Program at the December • Phone 6269 0000 and select The winner of the the winners, to help with purchase food and gifts option 3 Domestic Noise meeting: raffle was C Owen of their future education. where needed, for the Complaints Carlton Park Surf Life Saving Bookings must be made by MIDDAY Sorell and second was The Christmas Giving Christmas Hampers that Club - $2000 to help fund an FRIDAY THE WEEK PRIOR to your Grace of Marion Bay. Tree ended up being were given out to needy Council often receives a spike aquatic inclusion program for collection. The Sorell School very successful. We families. Other major in domestic noise complaints youth with special needs. over the Christmas and summer Please place all waste on the Speaking Competition had a tree at the Sorell sponsors were Ingham holiday period. Please be Forcett Community Hall nature strip the weekend prior to was held just before Library, where cash and Chickens and the ABC considerate of your neighbours Committee - $1300 to help fund your scheduled collection week school finished. All gift cards could be left Giving Tree. when playing music and their public liability insurance. and ensure you abide by the size of the speakers spoke and also a Christmas tree If you would like to entertaining at home during requirements – no more than 2 Council wishes these groups cubic metres (a small trailer load). well and the content at Bendigo Bank, where contact Sorell Lions, this period. A detailed list of best of luck with their activities. of their talks was presents and cash could please ring president v e r y i n t e r e s t i n g . be left. Michael on 0418 444 COUNCIL CONTACTS: At the Presentation The Bendigo Bank 664, or secretary John on Phone: 6269 0000 Email: [email protected] Night, Lions president also made a cash 0408 321 658 or email Fax: 6269 0014 Website: www.sorell.tas.gov.au Michael Banks gave donation, which was [email protected] JANUARY 2021 - 11 Turf an instant success

ROGER HANSON we have struggled to keep up with the first places to grow hops before MAIN PICTURE: demand,” Mr Casimaty said. the industry moved to Bushy Park. One of the DEMAND for all-weather turf “We are struggling for stock. “One advantage of COVID is I am historic has skyrocketed, leaving one of Despite the lockdown in Victoria it not travelling as much and spending sandstone Australia’s leading turf producers – has gone mad there and demand in more time on the farm here. I do a buildings on StrathAyr at Richmond – struggling Tasmania is strong. We had a busy lot of the interstate work by phone,” StrathAyr. to keep up supply. September with home do-it-yourself Frank said. StrathAyr Turf Solutions projects because it seems people StrathAyr also has a 120ha ABOVE: Frank managing director Frank Casimaty, are not going on overseas holidays, farm near Seymour in Victoria, Casimaty and, after graduating from the University they are home doing their projects. which produces more turf than the left, wines of Tasmania with an Agricultural Demand from garden nurseries is Richmond farm. produced under Science degree in 1986, spent also strong.” “We deliver statewide in Tasmania the GlenAyre four years in Ulverstone as a field StrathAyr is a diverse 1000 ha and Victoria but for little orders label. officer for the fledgling company farm in the Coal River Valley, with people come to our office in CIG Pyrethrum. He has been the 30ha devoted to growing turf. The Richmond to pick up turf. BELOW: Frank managing director of the StrathAyr farm also produces vegetable seed “Turf business in Tasmania is and staff work Group since 1998. for South Pacific Seeds, which is fairly static and does not change on a turf lifting StrathAyr started its unique brand located nearby, and barley, however much so we are always looking for machine. of all-weather racetracks and sports this year missed growing poppies. new business.” fields with the MCG in 1991 and The farm also has a sheep Water is key to the turf business Moonee Valley racecourse in 1995. enterprise of 2000 merino sheep and and the farm has three key supplies. Turf from StrathAyr was recently buys in stock for fattening. Water from the South-East Irrigation used at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane A vineyard on the farm grows Stage 2 scheme, on-farm catchment for the Rugby League State of grapes producing small quantities of dams, and grey water for less Origin game. StrathAyr sports riesling, pinot noir chardonnay and, expensive irrigation for pasture turf has been laid in Malaysia, rare for Tasmania, a shiraz wine from the Clarence Recycled water Singapore, Egypt, Hong Kong, the under the GlenAyr label. The vines scheme. UK and the US. The business has 40 are among the oldest in the Coal Frank’s father Bill, who died staff on the books now. River Valley having been planted in last year, was one of the icons Despite doing 70 per cent of its 1975. of the Australian agriculture and business interstate and overseas the “The vineyard is a sideline but we turf industries. Bill, who founded family farm in Tasmania remains an plan to expand it soon,” Frank said. StrathAyr, was the son of migrants important part of the business. Frank’s son Nick works full who moved to Hobart from Greece “I like being a farmer and being time on the farm and another son, in the early 1900s and made their involved in our business. Growth of James, is helping on the farm while money in the fishing industry. Bill’s turf has been slow this year due to enjoying a break from university father bought farms for his sons a cool spring, and with higher than where he is studying medicine. including StrathAyr. expected demand during COVID, The Coal River Valley was one of 12 - JANUARY 2021

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It had been previous- The development ap- al consultation to ensure Force, received more than ly disturbed and we want plication was approved that all cultural and her- $200,000 funding from to achieve the best out- by the Tasman Council at itage interests were fully the Tasmanian Communi- come for all concerned. its September 23 meeting, considered. ty Fund (TCF) to address “Council is confident with three representations Mr Spaulding said as pedestrian and cyclist the project can move for- smoulder received regarding local part of this long-awaited safety in the region,’’ Mr ward following further signage and the prohibi- upgrade, the Department Spaulding said. consultation to address tion of road transport us- of State Growth would “We are delighted to Aboriginal concerns.’’ JEN BUTLER no amount of machinery, Labor Police, Fire and equipment nor the num- Emergency Services bers of men could have • Warranty and log book servicing spokesperson controlled the fires under the conditions prevailing WITH last summer’s na- on the day. 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Stay safe and look after each other. suring you know where hand the devastation that prepare your emergen- your friends and family can result in the Black cy kit. Listening to ABC are. Friday bushfires of 1967. Local radio also helps, Some fires are im- Within three hours, these along with keeping up- Ph: 6248 4566 possible to fight. While fires took 62 lives, in- to-date with the Tasma- buildings can be re- jured 900 and left more nian Fire Service website 2/4 Beacon Court, Cambridge placed, lives cannot. than 7000 Tasmanians (fire.tas.gov.au) and their An early decision to homeless. social media, checking leave your property may Communities were the weather forecast and just save your life, and wiped out, thousands of knowing if there is a total help protect our firefight- animals were killed and fire ban in place in your ers and emergency work- an estimated 1400 build- area. ers from putting their ings were destroyed. Talk about your bush- own lives at risk. An account of these fire plan with family, A recent conversation fires from a Swansea neighbours and friends, with a retired firefight- police constable dated be aware of the more vul- er reinforced the impor- March 7, 1967 refers to nerable people in your tance of planning and the impossible task of community and do your DEPARTMENT STATE GROWTH the need to leave before fighting the fires: “I am best to keep everyone it is too late. As he point- perfectly convinced that safe. Start of Works - Midway Point Intersection Solution - January 2021 Works will recommence on the Tasman Highway through Midway Point in January 2021. The highway will be duplicated with traffic signals replacing the current roundabout at Penna Road. To minimise impacts to road users, all lanes of traffic will be kept open through Midway Point (one in each direction) between 6am and 7pm. During the construction period the speed limit will be reduced to 40km/hr and motorists should allow an additional 8 minutes extra travel time. Notification will be provided if single lane closures need to occur for safety reasons. The works will include: • Vegetation clearing from the rock face next to the Tasman Highway and between the two causeways. • Modifications to the existing roundabout. • Closure of Raynors Road, which will become a cul de sac. Access to Fenton Street removed. • Clearing and grubbing. • Temporary road widening and traffic management enabling works. • The installation of road safety barriers and adjustments to line marking. • Service relocation works, including trenching. • Excavation of approximately 9 metres of rock face adjacent to the Tasman Highway on the northern side. Removing the rock will allow for the construction of two new lanes on the highway and additional slip lanes into Penna Road. • Penna Road will be widened where it intersects with the Tasman Highway to allow for the new slip lanes. • Two concrete retaining walls will be constructed, one on the eastern side and one on the western side of the Tasman Highway/ Penna Road intersection. Rock bolts will be drilled into the rock face to anchor the new retaining walls. • Realignment and installation of stormwater, sewer, water, power and NBN networks. • Construction of new road pavement. • Construction of a new eastbound bus stop. The route along the Tasman Highway will remain unchanged during this phase of the project as the entirety of the works will take place outside the current Tasman Highway alignment. A reduced speed limit will be in place during work hours. Between 4 January 2021 and 2 February 2021, occasional lane closures and up to 15 minutes delay should be expected outside peak travel periods to allow for tree removal and installation of roadside barriers. Please keep to speed limits and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs Barriers and screens will be used to minimise the impacts of dust and keep debris and rock fragments away from the road. For further information about the project, please contact our contractor, Fulton Hogan, on 0473 144 399 or email [email protected]. To get the latest information about the project, including road closures and delays, visit transport.tas.gov.au Thank you for your patience during this important work. www.tas.gov.au JANUARY 2021 - 15 Reality trumps virtual

The lastest technology par for the course makes virtual reality a reality. with JOHN MENDEL

SOME children, and life, just modify it, giv- eye is fooled into be- even some of us who are ing us access to so much lieving that the player is young at heart, found just out of reach phys- indeed walking the hal- pathways into the sport. Christmas stockings ically, economically. If lowed fairways? At Royal Hobart Golf stuffed with electronic you can dream it, VR can There was a scene in Club, the MyGolf pro- devices including the lat- make it”. the 1997 movie Good gram is offered during est generation of virtual However, we will be in Will Hunting that pro- school terms. reality gaming and enter- trouble if VR and elec- vides some insight and Nostradamus wrote al- tainment. tronic technologies tran- comfort. most 500 years ago that The current genera- scend the glory of physi- Sean Maguire, a Pro- in 2021 “few young peo- tion of VR technology cal reality and the natural fessor of Psycholo- ple: half-dead to give a represents an astounding universe. We will rue the gy, played by the late start. Dead through spite, leap for the user experi- day if VR becomes a vi- great Robin Williams, is he will cause the others to ence and the mind bog- able alternative to things charged with the job of shine, And in an exalted gles thinking of the evo- like dating, socialising, counselling the brilliant place some great evils to lution that will unfold in or physical activity, in- misfit, Will Hunting, a Hunting and says “I bet win out. with. occur,”. the coming years. cluding the playing of troubled genius played you can’t tell me what it This poignant moment Perhaps 2021 should Perhaps he was envis- There is nothing intrin- sports. by Matt Damon. Hunting smells like in the Sistine sums up why VR should be the year that we make aging a generation losing sically wrong with these Think about golf. How bamboozles Maguire at Chapel. You never ac- never replace actual re- every effort to ensure our touch with reality in zom- devices so long as they could a local golf course every attempt, with his tually stood there and ality. children reconnect with bie like trances under the do not unsettle the bal- compete with a virtual superior factual and aca- looked up at that beauti- Nothing will ever the real world through spell of electronic tech- ance of life. round at Augusta Na- demic knowledge until a ful ceiling”. match up to the limit- sports and physical ac- nology. Emerging US media tional or The Old Course moment of clarity settles The moral of this story less sensory experience tivities. It is up to all of us, but mogul Matthew Schnip- at St Andrews when the upon the professor. is that learning will only of the natural world and When it comes to golf, particularly parents, to per said: “VR at its best technology becomes so Sitting on a park bench take you so far and actu- the kinaesthetic proprio- all the good clubs have ensure that healthy bal- shouldn’t replace real intuitive that the mind’s Maguire looks over at al experience will always ceptors that we are gifted children’s programs and ance in life is restored. Boat parking upgraded UPGRADED parking Environment and way to nearby inter- facilities for recreation- Parks Minister Roger nationally recognised al boating enthusiasts at Jaensch said the works game fishing waters off popular Pirates Bay have involved improving Tasmania’s south-east,’’ now been completed. the existing car and Mr Jaensch said. The project has made trailer parking and the Liberal Lyons MP it safer and easier for connecting walkways, John Tucker said the people to access the along with widening of new facilities at Pirates boat ramp and park their the access road to the Bay followed the com- vehicles after launch- boat ramp. pletion of similar up- ing. “Pirates Bay is a gate- grades at Coles Bay. A WORLD of DISCOUNTS

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ONE of the most com- is essential that these are mon questions that I get ruled out prior to starting asked in general practice a weight loss plan. is: “How much should I To address the ques- feed my pet?”. tion of food quantity, my Although a very sim- first approach is to assess ple question, this is ac- your pet’s body condition tually not an easy one to score. This is a measure answer. of your animal’s body fat Most pet food products and is performed by us- display a suggested feed- ing both observation and Dinner time. ing guide. palpation. However, variations Obtaining an accurate penditure (exercise and Once this daily portion in our pet’s age, breed, weight reading on the lifestyle) further and try size is identified, your vet health and activity lev- scales and comparing it to identify what may be clinic can advise you as els mean that these por- to your pet’s previous causing an unhealthy to a healthier portion. tion sizes may need to be weights also helps to weight. Weighing portions or tailored to the individual identify any weight is- For some clients, the using a measuring cup pet. sues. first step in a weight greatly assists in achiev- Annual health checks If your pet has an ide- loss journey is to deter- ing consistent and accu- are a great opportunity to al body condition score, mine your pet’s current rate portion sizes. discuss any concerns that you are likely feed- portion sizes. Monthly weigh ins will you may have about your ing them the correct Owners are often sur- help track your progress pet’s weight and devise a amount. prised by how many and encourage you. healthy weight plan with If your pet has an in- treats get fed during the For some pets, weight your veterinarian. creased body condition day or the varying por- loss can be very difficult In some cases, medical score, we need to dis- tion sizes offered by dif- and the use of prescrip- conditions can contrib- cuss their caloric intake ferent members of the tion weight control diets ute to weight gain and it (amount fed) and ex- household. can help significantly.

VINNIES An advertising feature Welcome to Midway Point THE St Vincent de Paul Society accessories, and a larger range of has opened its updated new Vinnies books. Midway Point shop to offer “Our fabulous team of committed residents and visitors to the area an volunteers has been working non- improved shopping experience. stop to open Vinnies Midway Point St Vincent de Paul Society for the community. CEO Lara Alexander said that the “Just before Christmas, we new Vinnies Midway Point shop, moved from our Sorell shop to the located in the popular commuter new Vinnies Midway Point location township of Midway Point, was to offer our very special Vinnies a convenient central point for shopping experience to the wider residents living in or visiting Sorell, community,” Maree said Richmond, Cambridge, and the “Vinnies Midway Point is a surrounding areas; all of which are modern, open-plan shop with high- within a short 15-minute drive. quality garments and a wide range “The St Vincent de Paul of homeware items available for Society welcomes the opening of sale. Vinnies Midway Point to service “It will give locals and visitors an communities in the South-east of amazing opportunity to pick up a Tasmania,” she said.. bargain and dress the whole family “Our commitment to opening from top to toe. new or refurbished Vinnies shops “The added advantage of follows a worldwide trend of purchasing from Vinnies Midway people looking to purchase pre- Point is that all profits go to very loved clothing and other items,” worthy causes,” Maree added. Mrs Alexander said. “We are looking forward “Proceeds from the store will be to seeing familiar faces and used to fund the society’s many welcoming new customers to the outreach and charitable activities Vinnies Midway Point. in and around the area and across “New stock is arriving daily Southern Tasmania, and we will be offering regular “We have provided emergency clearance sales. relief assistance to more than “Customers can check Vinnies 60 families who live in this area Tasmania Facebook page for dates.” of Tasmania over the past six months,” she added. Vinnies Midway Point is at 13 Southern regional manager Tasman Highway, Midway Point Maree Cole said that Vinnies and will be open Monday to Midway Point would offer a Saturday between 9am and 5pm, with easy access and wide range of pre-loved clothing, . homewares, furniture, footwear, plenty of parking at the door 18 - JANUARY 2021 Huon Care Club welcomes seeks advice HUON Regional Care is all working together to calling for expressions of guide service delivery to interest from the commu- ensure it responds to lo- new coach team nity to join the revamped cal health requirements Tasman Multi-Purpose and meets the needs of SIMON MCQUIRE Service Community Ad- the community,’’ Mr South East United visory Committee. West said. PREPARATIONS for Football Club Huon Regional Care “With a Health Needs 18 the 2021 season are well technical director acting chief executive of- Assessment preparing under way at South East Michael (Tiki) ficer Brenton West said it to be undertaken within United Football Club. Monticchio, left, and was the perfect time for the community by Pri- Senior men’s head senior assistant community members to mary Health Tasmania, coach Glen Roland is ex- coach Nick Taylor. make a contribution to including local commu- cited about the upcoming the future service direc- nity consultation, now is season with a new coach- tion of the MPS on the the perfect time to get in- ing team in place. Tasman Peninsula. volved in this vital local “There is great poten- “The committee works community service.” tial for the squad to be nior and reserve Southern in a collaborative manner The Community Ad- successful in 2021,’’ Ro- Championship compe- with key stakeholders visory Committee meets land said. titions in 2020, Roland from the Commonwealth on a quarterly basis on During the off-sea- saw last season as an im- Government, Tasma- site at the Tasman MPS son Michael Monticchio provement from the pre- nian Health Service, lo- in Nubeena. joined South East United vious year where both cal pharmacy, medical For further informa- as technical director. squads struggled to make practice, Tasman Coun- tion email Brenton West Monticchio – or Tiki as an impact as a new club cil, the local community at bwest@huonregional- he is more affectionately in the competition. and Huon Regional Care care.org.au known– has previously “We had a lot of new been technical director players come to the club at Northern Rangers in in 2020 and we were Launceston and academy more than competitive director at state league all fell together perfect- around South East as a “We are excited by the for the majority of the Girl dies in cliff fall side Riverside Olympic. ly.’’ player in our social team knowledge and experi- season.’’ Roland said that Tiki Nick Taylor will also and also our Southern ence he brings to the ta- Preseason officially A YOUNG girl has died Orford responded to the joining the club was a be joining the club as se- Men’s Championship ble.’’ kicked off on January 7, at Buckland after falling scene, which was not ac- case of “right time, right nior assistant coach. team in our first season,’’ As well as coaching, and Roland is hoping for 10 metres down a cliff in cessible by road. place’’. A close friend of Ro- Roland said. both Tiki and Taylor are the club to finish in the the Sand River Conser- Police said it appeared “Tiki just moved to the land, Taylor runs Show- “An experienced planning on playing in top half of the table in vation Area on January the 11 year old Victorian area and was looking for time Soccer, a coaching coach of Nick Taylor’s the senior setup in 2021. 2021. 8. visitor had been walk- a role,” he said. school focused on devel- ilk is hard to find and at- Despite languishing “With our new, quality The Westpac rescue ing along the edge of the “We were looking for oping young players. tract in a youth-oriented towards the bottom of coaches expectations and helicopter and police clifftop when she slipped a technical director, so it “Nick has been in and developing club. the table in both the se- excitement are high.’’ units from Sorell and and fell. SAME FACES, NEW NAME. 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