FREE PUBLICATION ‘36 Years of Local Community News’ DECEMBER 2020 The Tasman FOOD BUILDS COMMUNITY P AGE 3 GAZETTEWith The Sorell Times and East Coast View we distribute 10,000 copies throughout the South East and East Coast of Tasmania. NEWS ~ SPORT ~ FOOD ~ ARTS ~ COMMUNITY Port Arthur lifeline MARTINE HALEY and tourism, its funding driv- Heritage Minister Elise Ar- en by the proceeds of tourism cher recently visited the site THE Port Arthur Historic revenue and the significant and called on Tasmanians and Site has been given a finan- and ongoing support from the interstate visitors to visit Port cial lifeline to help it recover State Government. Arthur. from the impact of “The financial results in this “To support Tasmanians COVID-19. Annual Report show clear- and encourage visitors to In March the ly the detrimental effect of the Port Arthur Historic Site, site won Gold at COVID-19 on our revenue and entry tickets have been of- the prestigious Qantas profit outcomes for the 2019- fered free for children un- Tourism awards for major at- 20 period,’’ Mr O’Brien said. til December 31 and anyone tractions and just nine months “We expect the 2020-21 pe- who purchases a ticket at the later it needs financial assis- riod to be even more challeng- site until the end of the year tance to pay wages and the ing from a financial point of will automatically receive a cost of ongoing conservation view as a result of the ongoing free ‘Ticket of Leave Pass’ to and maintenance. pandemic effects and will re- gain free re-entry to PAHS- The Tasmanian Govern- quire significant and ongoing MA sites (Port Arthur Histor- ment announced in its Budget support from our State Gov- ic Site, Coal Mines Historic it would commit $20 million ernment to ensure we retain a Site and the Cascades Female in equity contributions over commercially sound business Factory) for two years,’’ Ms the next four years to help the model.’’ Archer said. site respond to the financial In his last report, retiring “As part of further ini- impacts of the global pan- CEO Stephen Large said the tiatives to promote the demic. site had been granted payroll site, Port Arthur has also host- In his first annual re- tax relief and TASCORP had ed a safe, socially distanced port, PASHMA chair Grant provided access to additional Long Table Feast and a Mak- O’Brien said the site’s busi- loan funds to assist in meeting ers Market for local artisans ness model relied on a part- the cost of wages throughout Heritage Minister Elise Archer., left, with Port Arthur acting CEO Jane Harrington. nership between conservation the closure period. 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I ceremony was held at the on a more regular bases. Email: [email protected] didn’t expect to see it Nubeena Cenotaph and Another successful Ga- Published by Font Public Relations quite so busy this month MAYOR’S well attended as usual. rage Sale Trail weekend Level 11, 188 Collins St, Hobart, Tas. 7000. which is great. Earlier ABN 39129451716 It was great to have a was held during the month Printed by ACM Launceston Print, this month we were un- REPORT large group of Tasman and what fantastic weath- 231 - 237 Georgetown Road, Rocherlea, TAS. 7248 fortunate to see sudden with Tasman Mayor District School students er we put on for the event, Editorial production: aldridge.media restrictions placed on our Kelly Spaulding also attended the service. thank you to all those who [email protected] South Australian visitors Bangor Vineyard Shed participated and also sup- in our municipality, but has finished the renova- ported the event. 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All content/images are subject to copyright. ciation AGM and open history, culture and page,. the tourism industry. Well into our region support- The next edition will be on January 13, 2021. day. achievements during You will see that it was done to Matt, Vanessa and ing local businesses. Advertising booking deadline, January 7, 2021. Congratulations to the NAIDOC Week. a pretty close result that the team at Bangor. This month council Copy deadline January 8, 2021. committee and organisers It was great to see so could have seen any one We were also lucky to received a letter from that put the afternoon to- many attend the flag of a number of people have a site visit to Port Prosser Liberal MLC gether and it was great raising and welcome to elected. Arthur and White Beach Jane Howlett outlining IMPORTANT NOTICE to see the progress that country as well as the I would like to con- with Wes Ford from the upcoming state-owned - COVID-19 has been made with the opening of art display af- gratulate Ms Rhonda Environment Protection road works, I also had While all stories and advertisements were correct community garden proj- ternoon. Tomlinson who has been Authority to discuss is- a meeting with Liberal and accurate at the time of publication, the corona- virus situation is changing rapidly. Please check our ect. The bones of the gar- The resignation of elected to serve until the sues of algal bloom and Senator Claire Chandler Facebook page for updates. dens are starting to come Andy Griffiths from 2022 Local Government other plant growth that covering this and many council last month saw elections. seem to be affecting our more subjects. SORELL PLAZA Site PHARMACY rescue NEW LOCATION, SAME GREAT SERVICE We have swapped locations with Hobart Pathology, plan and our new entrance is now located off the From page 1 Sorell Family Practice foyer. and producers to show- Savings to be had across case their products while other markets in the re- the Gallagher electric SOME OF OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: gion were not operating. • Prescription repeats on file and SMS reminders “Due to the over- fence range though out • Webster packs whelming response from the local community, December • Laser clinic for hair removal and skin more of these events are rejuvenation now planned.’’ • Private, unsubsidised scripts dispensed while She said tour partici- you wait pant numbers have been • Subsidised scripts dispensed from as little as 30 reduced to ensure safe social distancing. minutes, or you can use the option to have: “This summer sea- • FREE CONTACTLESS DELIVERY of scripts to son Port Arthur aims to Sorell, Midway Point, Dodges Ferry, Lewisham, inspire Tasmanians and Cambridge, Richmond, Campania, or Orielton if interstate visitors to vis- required. it the site with friends and family with the op- • FREE postage of scripts to all other areas portunity to explore new archaeological excava- See our friendly staff for all your pharmacy needs. tions, enjoy exclusive If we don’t have what you need in stock we will do dramatic performances in our best to source it for you. the Separate Prison, and engage in quirky and in- TASMANIA 03 6269 3981 • [email protected] teresting activities in the 139 Main Road - Sorell children’s holiday pro- Just off the Causeway at SORELL Ph 6269 2233 gram,’’ Ms Archer said.