Issue No. 176 A FREE community publication by Latrobe Council March-April 2021 CHANGE MAKERS RECOGNISED STAYING CLOSE TO YOUR ROOTS With the cancellation of Captain in 2020, received They say farming and living on the land is in the blood. So, it’s Henley-on-Mersey this year, various awards for academia no surprise that retired farmers Francis Hardwicke and Bruce the presentation of Latrobe and was a numeracy leader for Cocker both live at Strathdevon, Latrobe - and both are very Council’s Australia Day younger students. happy there! Citizen, Young Citizen and She has been a competitive Francis, 93, has five children, lots of grandchildren and farmed Community Event of the Year gymnast and gives back to this beef cattle, milking cows and vegies at Sunnyside, Railton. was combined with a passion by coaching The widower says he had a Citizenship Ceremony and held gymnastics. Aaliah also great life but growing up on the in the Latrobe Memorial Hall. regularly volunteers with the land was tough. “Dad was a The 2021 recipients were Peter Port Sorell parkrun, is an AFL hard man and mum was a very Burk - Citizen of the Year; Boundary Umpire, a member strong woman, and both would Aaliah Dennison - Young of the Devonport Touch give you a clip around the ear Citizen of the Year with the Football Association and for giving them any cheek,” he Community Event of the Year participated at the National says. “You ate what was in front going to the Latrobe Football level in school track and field, of you and did your chores!” Club, represented by Greg being recognised as an Milking wasn’t sophisticated Donald. Australian Olympic Change- like it is today. “When I was Mr Burk, whom many readers Maker. hand milking the cows, will know as their local butcher The Latrobe Football Club was sometimes I would get a kick and the bucket would spill over, and at Morse’s Butchery in recognised for the tremendous then I got into trouble from mum!” Francis explains. Latrobe, received recognition amount of work that went in to Bruce is a bachelor who was for his tireless contribution to participating in the NWFL’s born on the family farm at community. Not only 2020 being the first club to Lower Barrington and lived financially by sponsoring many host a game last season and there for 42 years, running it clubs and organisations but also host of the seniors games after his parents died. He also actively through the Lions in the finals. farmed dairy cows and grew Club of Latrobe where he has Details of these and other potatoes. held many positions and recipients over the years are Selling the farm due to ill coordinated and supported a available health, a fall saw Bruce multitude of activities and the https://www.latrobe.tas.gov.au/ eventually moved into North West Hound Owners community/austdayawards as Strathdevon. Association. Peter is also well as the nomination form Bruce spends most of his time active with the Latrobe Bowls for the 2022 awards. listening to “hillbilly music” and regularly going to Sheffield with Corporate a Red Cross Volunteer to catch up with his mates at the pub. “I Challenge and don’t get up early anymore,” Bruce says “and I enjoy the food and Devonport the company here at Strathdevon. I couldn’t have managed on Tenpin my own.” Bowling. Uniting AgeWell has been upgrading its communities to enable Aaliah older people to continue to live in the area they love. The Roland Dennison wing at Strathdevon is getting a makeover following the new $10 received this million Henley wing that opened mid-last year. recognition Residential Services Manager North, Suezanne Horder says for not only residents enjoy a range of activities and programs in house and her academic externally with residents staying young through their relationships achievements with nearby students. but leadership Respite care and a 12-week transitional care program for patients in the discharged from hospital to avoid being readmitted are also community offered at Strathdevon. and sporting Home care packages can be tailored by Uniting AgeWell, achievements. enabling enable clients to live their best lives in their own home. Aaliah was To find out more about Uniting AgeWell services in Latrobe Latrobe High Pictured: Greg Donald, President of the Latrobe phone (03) 6426 2844 and for home care packages phone (03) School Football Club and Peter Burk and Aaliah Dennison. 6715 7000. 2 March-April 2021 HAVE YOU DISCOVERED THE LATROBE DOG PARK How wonderful to see so many people taking their dog to the Latrobe Dog Park at Bosworth Park, on the corner of Gilbert and Stanley Streets, Latrobe There are two areas - one for small or less active senior dogs and the other for large, confident dogs and confident, active small dogs who think they’re big dogs. Open from sunrise to sunset all year round, there are some rules that will make it an enjoyable experience for all - You must be able to effectively control your dog at all times You have to pick up and place dog faeces in a bag and bin it Dangerous dogs are prohibited from entering No dog that is suffering a contagious diseases or skin irritation or parasitic infection is to use the park and all dogs must be vaccinated. And, most importantly, be respectful of others. Not all dogs may have the confidence of Dale and Dory enjoy the Latrobe Dog Park. Picture: Penny Lane your own. TRAINEES EXPAND TEAM DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING Latrobe Council is pleased to welcome the The second course of Dog Obedience appointment of two new trainees to its Training at Latrobe will commence on Operations workforce - Jack and Bianca. Sunday, 2 May. While Council has placed several trainees This 6-week course is open to puppy’s and in administrative roles over the years - dog over 6 months of age with little or no Erin is the latest and mid-way through her prior training. It is an excellent way of administration certification - it has been developing trust with a rescued or re- many years since Council has employed homed dog. trainees in the outside workforce. Your role in this class is to use the Jack and Bianca (both pictured) have knowledge imparted during the sessions joined the Town Services and Green and continue this training each day, at Spaces teams respectively. home and in a secure and safe environment for the duration of the course. Cost is $22 with numbers limited to provide effective instruction for attendees. Successful course participants will receive a Canine Obedience Certificate, entitling them to discounted dog registration with Latrobe Council in subsequent years. With the gift of the gab, Clinton will no For more information, go to doubt excel as a real estate agent and www.latrobe.tas.gov.au/services/animalco Council wish him the best. ntrol The vacancy has however allowed the position to be separated and diversified. COMMUNITY MEETINGS Chris Clark who was already contracted as It has been a while since Council hosted the Wild Mersey Mountain Bike Trail community information meetings, but they Project Coordinator is taking on the are now back on schedule. strategic and capital project activities Allowing for less formal engagement with including the redevelopment of the interested community members, the Banksia facility and Port Sorell Caravan purpose of these get togethers is for Park. This position is known as the Council to inform those that live in a Building and Facilities Coordinator. particular part of the Municipality of Jack has previously worked with the Town A two-year contracted full-time position location specific activities and seek input Services team through a labour hire was consequently created - Building and on these or other location specific matters. agency and transitioned to the Certificate 2 Facilities Officer. This appointee will be The sessions commence at 7:00pm with Construction traineeship in December. primarily undertaking the day-to-day roles the dates for 2021 being - Bianca is breaking ground, being the first associated with Council’s building and 18 Mar Wesley Vale / Moriarty are at the female to be employed in the outside facility management. Wesley Vale Church Hall workforce and pursuing her Certificate 2 YOUR ELECTED 8 Apr Sassafras are at theSassafras in Horticulture. Community Hall Both traineeships are managed by Work REPRESENTATIVES 29 Apr Port Sorell area at theBanksia and Training with the possibility of the Mayor Peter FRESHNEY ..... 0417 287 006 Centre Council further expanding its traineeships D/Mayor Graeme BROWN... 0417 598 116 13 May Tarleton area at the Latrobe later in the year. Shayne (Cush) ALLISON ..... 0409 792 648 Memorial Hall While on the topic of staff, Council An Agenda is posted on Council’s Michael McLAREN ...... 6426 2777 Facebook and website prior to these recently said farewell to its Building and Vonette MEAD ...... 0407 055 180 Facilities Officer, Clinton O’Keefe. meetings. Sommer METSKE ...... 0409 622 710 Despite only being with Council for a Due to COVID-19 physical distancing relatively short period, Clinton’s role saw Garry SIMS ...... 0419 139 053 requirements, venues will have limited him create many relationships in the Gerrad WICKS ...... 0488 325 590 capacity therefore RSVP’s to 6426 4444 community. Lesley YOUNG ...... 0419 326 250 are a requirement prior to each session.

March-April 2021 3 MINIMISING FLOOD RISK IN LATROBE 2021-22 SMALL GRANTS OPEN The severity of the June 2016 flood event and its impact on Latrobe triggered a high Latrobe Council’s annual small grants level of concern amongst Councillors, residents and commercial property owners open for application from 1 March for regarding the flood protection of the Latrobe township. projects starting from 1 July and Council consequently engaged one of the world's most experienced specialist water concluding no later than 30 June 2022. consulting firms, Entura, to conduct a flood analysis and develop options to protect the There are two opportunities for funding - Latrobe township from future flooding at a level experienced in June 2016. EMERGING NEEDS GRANTS are designed On receipt of the Entura report “Minimising Flood Risk in Latrobe - Hydraulic to encourage community partnerships that Modelling and Levee Options Assessment Report - 1 June 2018” Council undertook address an unmet need within the Latrobe extensive public consultation. At its August 2018 meeting, Council confirmed its Municipality in the fields of minor capital intention to progress Option D, being the most inclusive option, the preference of the works, health and community welfare, community and, at that time, estimated to cost $5m. $3.4m from the Federal environment as well as sport and Government, $1m from the State Government and $600k from Latrobe Council was recreation. allocated to the project. ARTS, CULTURE AND FESTIVAL Entura subsequently completed a detailed design which was presented to Council in SPONSORSHIP nurtures new or established April 2020. This presentation provided an updated potential cost estimate for the events and major festivals that comply with COVID-19 restrictions and build our project totalling $9.5 million. Some of the estimated major cost variations from the cultural identity, support accessibility and original prices were: deliver a diverse range of community arts and cultural activities within the Latrobe Municipality, assisting them towards self- sustainability.

Grant guidelines and application forms, are online at www.latrobe.tas.gov.au/ community/grants. Alternatively, email [email protected] or phone 6426 4444 for enquiries. Applications close at 12 noon on 7 May. Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application in late June. Projects commencing prior to 1 July are ineligible for funding. A summary of the excluded costs is: • Gilbert Street stormwater bypass approximately $1 million. REPORTING POOR RECEPTION • Rehabilitation landscaping involving 7,700 plants is $230k. Experiencing poor television, radio and/or • A mobile pump amounting to $200k. mobile phone reception? • Land acquisition - subject to individual landowner negotiations but estimated at The Australia Government, via the $240k. Australian Communications and Media Authority, has responsibility for regulating • The main existing service relocation is the sewer at 26-38 Gilbert Street, estimated at communications and the media to $150k. maximise economic and social benefits • Approval fees, tendering and construction management could be 2% of the throughout Australia. construction cost (depending on staging and the construction period). When you are experiencing an interference As the design had been completed and the permits were progressing, Council agreed to issue, to ensure a process of elimination, proceed with the tender process hoping that the revised cost estimates were you should take the following steps – “conservative” and that construction could commence during the 2020-21 summer • check your device and associated period. equipment. You may need to engage a The tenders were consequently advertised in August 2020 with five received. professional in this field. All were significantly higher than the total project costs, amounting to approximately $14m. • if that’s working okay, call your service Council recently held discussions with both tiers of government and are awaiting their provider. Obviously, your provider will formal advice regarding the provision of additional financial support. want you to tune in to them and/or use their product so they should be keen to EXPLORING LATROBE PARKRUN POTENTIAL assist in resolving your issue. How would you like to join a 5-kilometre event for walkers, runners and volunteers that Failing that, the Australian takes place every Saturday morning at more than 2,000 locations in 22 countries? Communications and Media Authority With the completion of the coastal pathway between Latrobe and Ambleside, it website (https://www.acma.gov.au) provides a fantastic opportunity to establish a weekly parkrun at Latrobe. Just image provides you with some valuable starting at the picturesque Bells Parade and along the riverside! information that may be able to assist you. 8-10 volunteers are all that is needed to support the establishment and coordination of a They can also investigate complaints on weekly Latrobe parkrun. Interested? Please forward your details to Michelle at these issues but may need a technical Latrobe Council via email at [email protected] report to do so. 4 March-April 2021 CONSULTATION ON PARKING AND SPEED HUMPS ALONG SOUTH ESPLANADE A concept plan to install defined parking policing required for the latter, the concept installation of the balance 2 sealed parking bays, bollards and improve parallel has expanded to include the installation of bays inclusive of a clearway to maintain parking capacity on the river side of South three speed humps in front of 2, 7 and 11 access to the river, the widening of the Esplanade, between properties 1-11, South Esplanade. road for parallel parking and associated includes the installation of three speed This project seeks to - bollards. humps, and is subject to community 1. Address an increased need for defined All up, the works cover a distance of feedback. parking in this area; 250m. The works initially included the 2. Protect the vegetation and subsequently Stage 1 is currently budgeted for this construction of 4 x 90 degree sealed the vista of the riverbank from the financial year with Stage 2 requiring a parking bays catering for a maximum of impact of vehicles; budget allocation for the 2021-22 financial 12 vehicles, each having minimal impact 3. Reduce the speed of motorists along year. Subject to timing and resourcing it is on the existing vegetation. this section of South Esplanade; possible that both stages may be The widening of the road with a gravel 4. Safely cater for vehicles reversing from combined. shoulder will better define parallel parking the parking bays and While feedback on this project is being options. 5. Make the route a safer one for sought from those directly impacted, Following a concern at the speed of pedestrians and cyclists. Council is offering the wider community vehicles along this stretch of road, and Stage 1 includes the installation of 2 sealed an opportunity to express their opinion. engineering judgement supporting the parking bays, associated bollards and the Comment should be directed to effectiveness of speed humps in preference three speed humps at a cost of $30,700. [email protected] and lodged no to reducing the speed limit and associated Stage 2, at a cost of $35,360, includes the later than Wednesday, 31 March

WHAT’S ON YOUR WISH LIST? PLANNING FOR ANZAC DAY ACTIVITIES The community are invited to make a At the time of writing, both the Port Sorell and Latrobe ANZAC Day Dawn Services will submission for consideration in the be proceeding at 6:00am on 25 April but will not include marching. formulation of Council’s 2021-22 annual The exclusion of marching comes at the request of RSL Tasmania due to the inability of budget and long-term works program. participants to maintain the required physical distancing during such an activity. Each year, Council is faced with the task Attendance at the Dawn Services will be capped at 1,000 to comply with gathering of assessing and prioritising the many restrictions. This should not impact too much on the Services given that past attendance worthwhile projects that have been figures indicate less than 1,000 attendees. In short, if you don’t normally attend these identified within the community. Council Dawn Services, please don’t start this year. lists each project, assesses it against a On the other hand, more than 1,000 people traditionally attend the 10:00am Latrobe common set of objective criteria and Citizens Commemorative Service therefore Council are currently working with Business prioritises the project with a view to Tasmania for a permit to conduct this Service. scheduling projects over Council’s long- At this point in time, this Service will not include the regular March from the Latrobe term planning period - currently ten years. RSL, as per the advice of RSL Tasmania, and the occasion will look a little different in Submissions made in recent years have what is required of attendees to maintain 1.5m physical distancing between non same been recorded on Council’s database so household people. there is no need to repeat those The Latrobe Court House Museum will be holding a special exhibition on ANZAC Day submissions however please feel free to that will feature a brave Tasmanian, Stanley Hallam, who died on the Thai-Burma provide any relevant updates. Railway. Submissions should include sufficient This will be open immediately following the Latrobe Citizens Commemorative Service detail to enable Council to understand: and remain open until 12 noon. The Latrobe Courthouse Museum is located at the • The location and scope of the project; Latrobe Post Office Reserve, entry signage will be visible. A cuppa and ANZAC biscuit • The estimated cost of the project; will also be available. All are welcome. • The perceived benefits of the project The Latrobe Football Club continues to plan its ANZAC Day game at the Latrobe including any risk/safety issues, Recreation Ground, commencing at 12 noon. There are potential changes to the teams in social/community impact and this year’s competition so stay tuned for further details about this game. environmental impacts; DUMPED GARDEN WASTE AND RUBBISH ON VACANT BLOCKS • Any other relevant information to It has been observed that a number of residents are dumping their lawn clippings and enable Council to make an informed pruned vegetation along with general waste over their back fence, on bush land, or on a decision. neighbouring vacant property. Please be reminded this is littering and fines are Please lodge your submission addressed to applicable if people are caught. Council’s Finance Team Leader or by Many property owners are left with a big clean-up bill due to this activity and it can email to [email protected] by cause safety issues for the contractor. 31 March 2021. When disposing of your waste please so do appropriately. March-April 2021 5 HEALTH & DISABILITY INQUIRY NEW HOME FOR BAND BUSINESS MATTERS The Legislative Council have two inquiries Over the years, Latrobe Quality product, service that exceeds a open for public comment until 12 March - Council has been customer’s expectations, communication, INQUIRY INTO RURAL HEALTH SERVICES working with the training and practical and workable IN TASMANIA which refers to a multitude Latrobe Federal Band collaborations are all key to operating a of services outside greater Hobart and to identify a more successful business. greater Launceston. suitable and practical With COVID-19 hitting worldwide last They are seeking comment on health home for them away year, the viability of many businesses has outcomes, availability and timeliness, from the Latrobe been put to the test. barriers, the planning system that Recreation Ground. After a couple of Fortunately, the Federal Government’s determines what is delivered in the health false starts, the Latrobe Memorial Hall has JobKeeper payments were a life saver but and hospital system, staffing, capital and been identified as a good fit. with that concluding at the end of March, recurrent expenditure, referral process and Use of the hall has significantly decreased it is crucial that businesses, from the cost, Telehealth as per the Terms of in recent times with major events choosing smallest home business to the largest Reference at https://bit.ly/2YygzHV other facilities to host shows and company, are ready and develop programs INQUIRY INTO DISABILITY SERVICES IN performances. This has created the to effectively bounce back or even exceed TASMANIA, specifically the Tasmanian opportunity for the band to move in where they were previously. Government’s responsibilities under its co- permanently, occupying the stage and part Latrobe Council, through its Economic arrangement with the National Disability of the supper rooms. Development Committee, recognises this Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to provide Council has worked with the Latrobe as an opportunity for establishing the support for people with disabilities with Federal Band over the last three months network foundations for the business the Terms of Reference being - and, with the assistance of Tasmanian community. 1. Consideration and management of the Consulting Services, has developed a plan Business Development Advisor, Mr State based costs of long-term care and to refurbish the hall to accommodate the Gordon Williams (below), has been support for people who are not eligible needs of the band. engaged by Latrobe Council to work with for the NDIS; With the band moving into the hall, there businesses throughout the whole of the 2. The range of support services available will be some changes as to how this venue Latrobe Council area to support the to Tasmanians who are not on, or can be used, with the stage and one half of establishment of a new, independent but eligible for, the NDIS; the supper room no longer available for combined business voice. 3. Funding for organisations that service hire. Stage alternatives are being those not eligible for the NDIS investigated subject to demand. 4. Workforce development and training Large scale events will still be opportunities for the disability support accommodated but with reduced sector, including allied health. accessibility. With the availability of Submissions should be directed to The Hamilton Hub at 20 Hamilton Street as a Inquiry Secretary, Parliament House, meeting space, the supper rooms are not Hobart, 7000 or via email to being used to the level they once were. [email protected] for the Health It is anticipated that once in the Hall the Services Inquiry or band will be able to have pop up [email protected] for the performances and increase their visibility Disability Services Inquiry. in the community, possibly attracting new DIGITAL READINESS members and strengthening their presence in our community. FOR BUSINESSES OUR ISLAND PARADISE You could argue that ten years’ worth of change took place in less than a year with With many of us exploring our island many small businesses unrecognisable state, the new(ish) tourism website for the Mr Williams is the Chief Executive from what they were in March 2020. Latrobe Council area is being well Officer of the Northern Midlands Business Whatever else 2021 may bring, it seems received. Association - building it from a small that digital solutions and business If you are looking for something to do in committee, to what is now recognised as resilience is here to stay, as small your down time, why not explore what’s in the most active and influential regional businesses continue to lean on virtual your own backyard by going to business body in Tasmania, boasting more solutions, even as the threat of the www.latrobetasmania.com.au than 700 business members and winning pandemic stabilises. Spread the word (and the website link) international awards for its local economic Switch Tasmania have navigated and amongst your family and friends and let’s development activities. established a comprehensive Australian invigorate and support our tourism Cr Vonette Mead, Economic Development Small Business Advisory Services Digital industry. Committee Chair, said “this is for all Solutions and Business Resilience If you are a tourism operator, there is a businesses in our region to embrace. Program, offering low cost, high-quality, “news” link on the landing page of this The organisation provides a platform for digital advisory services for small site. If you have tourism related collaboration, professional networks, businesses throughout Tasmania. Small information that you would like included training initiatives and advocacy to businesses must be for-profit and have on this page (events, property upgrades, navigate the local economy into the future under 20 equivalent full-time employees. special offers etc) please email details to and understand and translate the Business owners who are ready to embrace Latrobe Council’s Economic and Tourism challenges faced by business today.” the transition from more conventional Officer, Ian Waller If you are passionate about boosting business methods are invited to register ([email protected]) or phone business success and employment in our their interest at https://bit.ly/3j90SAr. 0448 286 121. If you have an image to Source: Switch Tasmania support the content, that would be great region, email gordon.williams@latrobe. too. tas.gov.au to find out more. 6 March-April 2021 THE PACIFIC ISLAND OF PORT SORELL A worker in Shearwater commented furniture and the camp is full of music recently that it appears that a Pacific Island played on instruments donated or lent to has floated into Bass Strait and based itself the workers by members of the local off the coast of Port Sorell and all of the communities and beyond. island’s inhabitants had come to Shearwater Local sporting and community groups to do their shopping, such was the influx of have invited workers to join them in their seasonal workers into the local community. regular activities, with a volleyball Camp Banksia has become home for 140 competition already in place. seasonal workers from the islands of A couple of islanders walking past a local Vanuatu and they have been welcomed with garage sale were invited in and given some warmth and genuine affection by the local warm clothes and other items as gifts. community and quicky adapting to local A couple asked about taxis to Devonport life. and were given a lift there by a local. Barriers such as language are overcome by It is clear that Port Sorell is a wonderful patience and humour and islanders and place to live and a great place for seasonal locals are quickly becoming friends as they workers to stay. explore shared interests. It is too easy to And, from a purely economic perspective, simply say the building of relationships is on the day the group arrived almost $2,000 occurring without giving examples. was spent on food alone in the local The Camp Banksia Hall is full of lounge community - not a bad first day! LIGHTS RAISE AWARENESS ERADICATING RICE GRASS VISITOR AMBASSADORS Throughout the year, Council is asked by Rice Grass is a threat to the health of the The Latrobe Visitor Information Centre at many health-related organisations to “light Rubicon Estuary. It spreads rapidly and is 21 George Street, Latrobe (behind the up” facilities to raise awareness of various a troublesome aquatic weed. It is a threat Latrobe Memorial Hall), reopened in campaigns. With the ability to change the to boat access for fishing, recreation and January. colour of lights on the Bass Highway tree, aquaculture and impacts on fish and Staffed by knowledgeable, volunteer near The Cherry Shed, Council is more shorebird habitat, traps sediment and Ambassadors, the centre is open from than happy to participate in these worthy restricts tidal flow. 9:00am until 4:00pm Monday-Friday; campaigns where possible. Weed contractors have commenced 11:00am until 3:00pm Saturday and On 24 March the tree will be lit in red to spraying Rice Grass on the eastern side of Sundays and 9:00am until 3:00pm on raise awareness for Tuberculosis (TB). the Rubicon Estuary with follow-up public holidays. 2020 has reminded us that infectious treatment at Narawntapu National Park. If you have an interest in meeting new diseases like COVID-19 and tuberculosis Initial weed treatment is continuing in a people and sharing your knowledge of (TB) do not respect borders. southerly direction at North East Arm and local attractions and places tourist must More than 1500 people in Australia suffer Brown’s Creek towards the Rice Grass experience, please contact Ramit Singal, from tuberculosis each year with it containment line at Eagle Point. the Latrobe Visitor Information Centre transmitted via droplets expelled when a Rice Grass control has been delayed due to coordinator on either 6426 2240 or email sick person coughs or sneezes. wet and windy weather as spraying can [email protected] While TB is both treatable and curable, only be done at low tide and in light wind PROTECTING LITTLE PENGUINS what is more alarming is that 1 million conditions. Rice Grass treatment on the A new citizen science-based toolkit was people in Australia are estimated to be western side of the estuary at Port Sorell recently launched. infected with the dormant form of TB. and Squeaking Point commenced in mid- Funded by the Tasmanian Government and Signs of active TB include coughing for February and will continue through March. developed by CCA’s Natural Resource more than three weeks, losing weight Want to know more? Contact Environment Management (NRM) team, the toolkit will rapidly, coughing blood and night sweats. Project Coordinator, Anna Wind, Cradle help land managers and community groups To find out more about TB, consult your Coast Authority on 0429 804 449 or email monitor Tasmania’s Little Penguin doctor. [email protected] populations and manage threats to their From 26-28 March, the tree colour will TIP SHOPS NOT SO TRASHY colonies. switch to yellow in support of recognition Rethink Waste Tasmania recently The toolkit provides guidance on survey and awareness of Endometriosis. launched an interactive map methods that can be used to monitor Endometriosis is a common disease in (https://rethinkwaste.com.au/tasmanias- changes to penguin populations in their which the tissue that is like the lining of tip-shop-trail/) detailing the location of Tip local area. the womb grows outside it in other parts of Shops to encourage recycling and It also provides methods to assess the the body. alternative purchasing. Little Penguin habitat potential of an area, More than 830,000 of Australian women Tasmania’s Tip Shops are far from as well as ways to effectively assess suffer from endometriosis at some point in trashy. In fact, they can contain a treasure current and future threats to colonies. their life. Symptoms vary but commonly trove of bargains that are too good to Locally, Little Penguins can be found at include pelvic pain that puts life on hold waste. So, next time you are searching for the Carbuncle, along Larooma Track at the around or during a woman’s period. It can bikes or books, kitchenware or clothing, northern end of Hawley Beach. This is a damage fertility. tools, tables or even a kitchen sink, conservation area where dogs are NOT Whilst endometriosis most often affects chances are your local Tip Shop has a permitted. At this time of the year, snakes the reproductive organs it is can be found bargain waiting to be discovered. are also abundant so please be vigilant. in other parts of the body. You will also be doing your wallet, the The toolkit is available at To find our more, go online to environment and even a local charity some www.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/toolkit www.endometriosisaustralia.org good by choosing to rethink and re-use! March-April 2021 7 HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? Continuing on from the last edition, the following planting and sowing guide details what and when to plant specific to our cool- climate conditions during March and April. March heralds the milder days of autumn. Start planting potted shrubs and trees including native plants into prepared garden beds. Seeds for winter and spring crops can be sown in punnets or trays for transplanting into gardens in April. WHAT TO SOW AND PLANT IN MARCH: ORNAMENTALS: Alyssum, baby blue eyes, bluebell (bulb), calendula, canterbury bells, carnation, cineraria, columbine, cornflower, delphinium, dianthus, english daisy, forget-me-not, freesia (bulb), gaillardia, godetia, hollyhock, honesty, iceland poppy, japanese windflowers (pots), jonquil (bulb), lobelia (seedlings), pansy (seedlings), polyanthus, primula, rose WHAT TO SOW AND PLANT IN APRIL: (barerooted), sasanqua camellia (pots), scabiosa, stock, succulents ORNAMENTALS: Alyssum, camellias (pots), candytuft, carnation, (pots), viola, wallflower chrysanthemum (pots), cineraria (seedlings), columbine, PLANT: Garlic cloves and seedlings of celery, kale, cabbage, cornflower (seedlings), cyclamen (potted plants), daffodil (bulb), cauliflower, broccoli, winter lettuce, silverbeet, spring and salad deciduous trees (pots), delphinium (seedlings), english daisy, onion, chives and leeks. echinacea (pots), forgetme-not, freesia (bulb), hollyhock SOW: Beetroot, carrot and parsnip early in March only. Then (seedlings), honesty, hyacinth (bulb), iceland poppy (seedlings), turnip, English spinach, broadbeans, peas (frost-free districts japanese windflowers (pots), jonquil (bulb), lawn seed, lobelia only), Asian leaf and root vegetables, spring and salad onions, (seedlings), narcissus (bulbs), pansy (seedlings), polyanthus, lettuce and into vacant beds, green manure crops. primula, rose (pots), sedum (pots), tulip (bulb), viola (seedlings), Begin broccoli plantings in March through to July. wallflower (seedlings) With so much autumn colour around in April, this is a good time PLANT: Garlic cloves and seedlings of salad and spring onions, of the year to select potted deciduous trees and shrubs for late leeks, winter lettuce, silverbeet, mini-cauliflower, broccoli, planting. Also view roses in flower to select appealing varieties potatoes (early, frost-free districts only) and green manure crops. for planting. SOW: Spring and salad onions, English spinach, Japanese turnip, broadbeans and Asian cabbages and root crops. FLOORING EXPANDS USE COUNCIL’S WORKS REPORT DOING NOTHING CAN HARM The Banksia Stadium is only one of two The following works are scheduled to be There are many forms of family violence stadiums in Australia that can be undertaken throughout the Latrobe apart from verbal and physical. Family transformed into a multi-functional centre Municipality during March and April: violence can be emotional, economic, and using the highly acclaimed Covermaster CIVIL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE even stalking. Indoor Sports Floor Cover System. TEAM Do you know someone whose partner The Covermaster floor covering protects te • Tarleton Road reconstruction makes them feel too guilty to go out and/or stadium flooring, allowing the Banksia • Resealing various roads sends them hundreds of text messages Centre to host a range of events including checking where they are or who they are • Joyce Street/Dumbleton Street junction trade shows, markets, concerts, exhibitions talking to? This is emotional abuse, and it improvements, further kerb and and school events, increasing the value of is family violence. stormwater upgrades this facility to the Port Sorell community If you have someone in your life that and beyond. • Hamilton Street kerb and channel controls the money, uses your credit card, Community groups and individuals construction, road widening and and gets angry when you ask what they are looking for a venue to host major events stormwater works buying, this is economic abuse, and again now have a new option which is supported • Shearwater Village carpark resurfacing it is family violence. with additional meeting or break out • Freer Street and Shearwater Esplanade Maybe you’ve heard someone say “I rooms, kitchen facilities and extensive carpark resurfacing always know where my partner is because bathroom and change room facilities. • Port Sorell Surf Club carpark upgrades I put a tracking app on their phone. Not If you are interested in hiring this space, and resurfacing that they know about it.” This is stalking contact Camp Banksia on 0448 286 121. • Footpath maintenance and family violence. LOCAL BUILDING UPDATE • Roadside drainage maintenance If you or someone you know is impacted 112 building, plumbing, and commercial • Gravel road grading and re-sheeting by family violence, call the Safe at Home Family Violence Response and Referral applications and notifications of works • Bonneys Creek stormwater drain Line on 1800 633 937. were received by Council from November upgrade In an emergency, always call 000. to January inclusive. They comprised of TOWN SERVICES TEAM 36 dwellings; 3 dwelling • Shearwater Park - new shelter ROADWORK ALERTS additions/alterations; 11 outbuildings; 4 Travelling between major centres and need • Latrobe and Districts Youth Centre - commercial/industrial; 55 plumbing to know about road closures? The skillion roof replacement applications and 3 other applications with Department of State Growth advise of • General building maintenance a conservative value of $17,323,864. planned closures via multiple avenues GREEN SPACES TEAM Just a reminder that the extended including their website at www.transport. HomeBuilder Grant Scheme, worth • Upgrade Freers Beach accesses tas.gov.au/projectsplanning/road_closures $35,000, is scheduled to cease on 31 • General tree and weed maintenance. _and_delays and the RoadsTas Facebook March. Details of these grants are Should you have any queries, please do page. Emergency road closures are available at www.sro.tas.gov.au/home not hesitate to contact Council's communicated via TasAlert or Tasmania builder-grants Operations Manager on 6426 4453. Police Community Alerts webpage. 8 March-April 2021 CLUB DIVERSIFIES INTERESTS PORT SORELL HISTORY TRAIL The newly invigorated Latrobe Senior Members of the Port Sorell History Group Citizens Club recently returned to weekly are busy designing signs for placement get togethers at Hamilton Hub, 20 along the walking track and other Hamilton Street, Latrobe. historical sites in the Port Sorell area. Secretary Robyn Freshney stated that There are many stories to be told of life in “preceding the popular Bingo sessions, the early days - of Aborigines, timber that are held from 1:00pm each Tuesday, harvesters, trading vessels, shipbuilders, many members are coming together from bushrangers, murders, smuggling, The Tasmanian Government wants to 11:30am to enjoy conversations and a light shipwrecks and the enterprise and the make Tasmania the best place for lunch. resilience of those early settlers. all children and young people. With social isolation a key factor of To take a snapshot of one small area, let’s To achieve this, they are seeking your loneliness, our club has deciding to be look at Panatana Rivulet. views and ideas to help develop proactive in community engagement and Did you know that? Tasmania’s first Child and Youth broaden social and educative opportunities It was once called Marshy Creek before Wellbeing Strategy for 0-25 year olds. for our membership.” the well-known name of Muddy Creek There are multiple options for you to have As part of the latter, the Latrobe Senior The first ship built on the North West your say and input ideas, including digital Citizens Club is a proud sponsor of the Coast, the “Pickwick”, was constructed or hard copy postcards, getting creative by Tasmanian Health Service’s Persistent where the paddling pool is today. submitting paintings, stories or poems, Pain Management series that commenced In 1847, a small wooden mill and mill dam ranking the wellbeing domains, on 23 February and continues through were built on the eastern side of the creek. completing a survey response and March. A low lying intra-tidal bridge was built responding to their Discussion Paper. This 6-week session provides practical across the creek. At low tide two parallel You can share your ideas at skills to support and overcome the spars are often visible. https://wellbeing.tas.gov.au challenges of living with pain. If you have Until the 1980’s, it was the favourite place This consultation closes on 19 March. missed out this time, further information is to swim and on Summer days would be SIGNIFICANT TREES1 available from Julie Milnes (0419 521 crowded with swimmers. In the 1920’s, Trees are a valuable part of our ecosystem 320). there were two diving springboards and a and a benefit to all members of the “By aligning with initiatives such as these, water slide on the eastern side. community but the value of trees goes it is hoped that membership to the Latrobe The footbridge was built in 1937, to enable beyond this. Senior Citizens Club will be more children to attend the new Port Sorell Trees deliver health and wellbeing benefits attractive to those aged 50+. School, at that time located in Wilmot and can encourage exercise as well as The more people that join our club and the Street, almost opposite the Port Sorell providing an element of safety for walkers diversity that they bring will further Cricket Club. near roadsides. Street trees are also known expand what we can offer our YOUNG TASSIE TALENT ROCKS to absorb airborne pollutants, helping to membership, resulting in a vibrant and The Last Day Out concert in the Latrobe reduce air pollution, and can aid mental progressive organisation,” said Mrs Memorial Hall not only provided an event health and stress management. Freshney. featuring emerging, young Tasmanian Trees make environmental contributions Interested in learning more about the musical talent but raised the awareness of by helping improve climate and reduce the Latrobe Senior Citizens Club, please email the hall as a music venue. “urban heat island effect”. The [email protected] or phone Partnering with Cornerstone Youth temperature of a canopy’s shaded area can President Maree Lunson on 0438 329 307 Services, Brad Harbeck of Tasmanian be reduced by up to 10-25°C. Trees can or Secretary Robyn Freshney on 0419 529 Rock Challenge presented the Last Day also intercept stormwater runoff and 763. Out concert at the end of the Summer promote soil infiltration, thus helping TIME TO CELEBRATE school holidays and it looks set to remain reduce stormwater related issues. Ten Days on the Island 2021 will be a on the event calendar due to its success. Trees enhance the social life of cities by journey throughout Tasmania to unify Featuring special guests Connor Brooker contributing to lower crime rates, reducing communities after a tumultuous year. (Bugs), Zac Eichner and Marcus traffic speeds, and reducing the perception From 5-21 March, the festival will Wynywood alongside Arcade, Ataraxi, of time spent waiting for public transport. celebrate each of the regions in authentic Boys & A Rowdy, Monks In A Moshpit, These are some of the many reasons our and memorable ways. Elkie Kershaw, Happy Droogs, Jess trees are an important part of our This year, Ten Days on the Island Earney, Maryam, Red Flora and Rosella community. celebrates its 20th year. What started as a the concert was supported through Latrobe The Latrobe Tree Planting Committee has spark of an idea in 2001 when founding Council’s annual Arts, Culture and established a Significant Tree Register to Artistic Director Robyn Archer AO set out Festivals Sponsorship. recognise and protect the significant trees to create Tasmania’s first international arts Mr Harbeck stated that Connor Brooker of of our municipality. Trees can be festival with ‘a significant difference from Bugs, who recently placed 91st in Triple significant for several reasons, including most of the existing festivals around the J’s Top 100 and IO Performance that scientific, social, historic, or aesthetic world’ has continued to do just that. managed the production were particularly characteristics of significance. With venues complying with density impressed with what the venue offered. If you know of a tree you believe should limitations, it is important that you book “We are definitely looking to returning to be recognised and protected in this way, a early, for both free and paid events, just so Latrobe and hosting more concerts in the nomination form can be found on you don’t miss out. hall,” Mr Harbeck added. Council’s website or in the office. Check out the program online at To keep informed of Tasmanian Rock If you have any questions regarding the www.tendays.org.au/program or pick up a Challenge activities, you can find them at nomination process, please contact hard copy from the Latrobe Council office. www.facebook.com/Tasmanian Rock Council via email or phone call. Challenge 1 City of Hobart Street Tree Strategy, 2017 March-April 2021 9 AHOY, ME HEARTIES A CLEAR DIRECTION RECOMMENDED READING The Shearwater 7 Day Makeover team The Rotary Club of Latrobe continues to Libraries Tasmania’s new arrivals offer have starting staining the new tables and navigate its way forward within the something for everyone. For adult readers seats on the northern side of the village as COVID-19 environment, ensuring the who love crime, these noteworthy picks well as installing barrel type planter boxes safety of members and the public with will challenge assumptions and introduce along Shearwater Boulevard. meetings every fortnight at Hamilton Hub, some characters you’re sure to love With the installation of hose connections Latrobe. including Hot to Trot by MC Beaton; The on both sides of the street, business owners The culmination of 2020 saw the club Guest List by Lucy Foley; Death in continue to water plants while Pommy provide Christmas presents for Daylesford by Kerry Greenwood and The Paul and staff continue putting out the Strathdevon residents and financial Suicide House by Charlie Donlea. umbrellas and draught pieces each day. support towards End of Year school All books can be placed on hold with a This all adds to the atmosphere of the little awards. Libraries Tasmania staff member or online holiday village. Continued maintenance of Pitcairn at www.libraries.tas.gov.au. The Port Sorell Men’s Shed have installed Reserve in Port Sorell and the placement Visit them online to discover more new canons on the shipwreck boats. Following of a community seat are scheduled for arrivals in all your favourite genres. that, pirate flags, a steering wheel and 2021. The Latrobe Library and its Computer Hub anchor will be installed to make them look Sales of the club calendar, car boot sales at 113 Gilbert Street, Latrobe are open more authentic. and a BBQ at Bunnings continue to raise from 1:00pm until 5:00pm every Monday, Stocks are also being built outside the Port funds for ongoing projects. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and Sorell Police Station, for some photo fun. reachable by phoning 6478 4220. Kim O’Brien continues to work tirelessly ART CLASSES FOR ALL on the history of the area as well as Those who frequent the Crowded Lounge coordinate the creation of more sculptures would know, there have been some for installation on Shearwater Boulevard. internal renovations with the Cafe bar Congratulations to Wendy Rowling and relocating to the front window, giving a volunteers who did a great job fundraising birds eye view of the barista's making which will go towards the building of a coffee. piano seat. Fundraising efforts continue to Changes have also been made with the enable the team to keep doing little little shop next door. Accessible from the projects and making the village a pleasure internal doorway of The Crowded Lounge, to sit in and enjoy. art merchandise adorns the front of The NATURAL YARN AND FIBRE Little Shop with some extra seating and Crafty people are getting ready for Winter office space at the rear. using the unique natural yarn and fibres - More developments are coming so watch merino, alpaca, possum, linen and more - Pictured: Rotary members - Vanessa Dane, this space. from The Yarn Inn to knit/crochet socks, Dorothy Jones, Jan Hibbins, Sandra Jones and Children’s after school art classes are held shawls, jumpers and other warm items. Stacey Reeves - with presents for Strathdevon. from 3:30pm until 4:30pm on Mondays Sally Briant started The Yarn Inn “across BENDIGO BANK and Tuesdays. Suited to children aged 9- the road” from her current site, in a 3 x 3 It’s been a wonderful summer holiday time 15yrs, cost is $15 which includes materials room as a diversified business with her seeing the Shearwater Village coming and a cold drink. sisters. alive with markets on the weekends. Adult beginner art classes are available “When COVID-19 struck, I moved to The Port Sorell & Latrobe Community Thursday mornings from 10:00am until selling a lot of product through my Bank has had a presence at two of the 12:30pm and cost $25 including materials. Facebook page (www.facebook.com/The Shearwater Village Markets with many 1:1 or small group art classes are available YarnInn/). With everyone looking to do a people stopped by to enquire about the on request, contact Michelle 0459 239 craft of some sort, my natural products extensive range of products and enjoy the 192. went crazy,” she said. lolly guessing game. Stefanie's animae class will be held from She now has three rooms full of product How long is it since you have had a 3:30pm until 4:30pm on Thursday and will shortly be recommencing financial review to assess your financial afternoons and cost $15 with participants beginner and intermediate workshops in needs? Is your insurance cover adequate encouraged to bring their own sketchbook. knitting, crochet and Tunisian crochet. or are you in the market for an equipment, Enquiries can be made via @pigeon- Terra Designs will also be commencing rural, home or personal loan? Janet is princessart on Facebook. macramé lessons. available at the branch to assist you and The feature artist at the Crowded Lounge “The workshops are generally held during reachable on 6428 8883. during March is Ros Barnett whose strong the day but if there is interest in after- A Community Treasure Hunt is currently compulsion to paint means no surface is hours classes, I’m sure I can happening for the Community Bank Port off limits, no material is too humble and accommodate,” Sally said. Sorell & Latrobe districts. Tokens have no subject is wrong with the Latrobe Sally is exceptionally proud that her been hidden with fantastic prizes available streetscapes on plywood being her biggest business supports other Tasmanian crafts for the lucky people that find them. Much project to date. people, adding “I have product from three appreciation is extended to the prize Ros challenges herself to be creative every indie dyers as well as a number of wood donors - Ghost Rock Vineyard, Caitlin day, to try new ideas and experiment with turners and even unique steel needles with Radford, Colours of Tas, Gina Timms colour and technique and loves to see glass knobs”. Music and Lotus Waters. people enjoy her work. The Yarn Inn at 1/131 Gilbert Street, For further information, Follow and Like Feature Artist for April is Eric Smith with Latrobe is open Wednesday to Friday from the Community Bank Port Sorell District his ceramic Chess sets - Chinese imperial, 10:00am until 4:30pm and Saturday and Facebook page where clues are regularly medieval and classical, among other Sunday from 10:00am until 4:00pm. Call provided. themes. All sets will be available for sale in or give Sally a call on 0499 991 837. and orders are welcome. 10 March-April 2021 SHEDDERS RETURN SHARING ARTS CREATIVENESS Wednesdays: 6.30pm until 9.30pm The Latrobe Men's Shed are once again The Rubicon River Arts - Latrobe Arts Saturdays: 1:00pm until 4:00pm. active and ready to provide men with a Hub has re-commenced operations at 21 Want to know more? Contact Graeme on meeting place where they can tinker away George Street, Latrobe, behind the Latrobe 0467 605 039 or email at their own or community projects. Memorial Hall. [email protected] TH The shedders gather each Friday in Kings The group are working on finalising A 50 AND DINING IN THE DARK Lane, Latrobe (off Hamilton Street) from workshops and exhibition so keep a watch 1 March sees the Lions Club 9:00am, with a BBQ at 12 noon. out for the dates for these activities on of Latrobe host their Lions For more information, phone Ralph (0405 their Facebook page: Rubicon River Arts Youth of the Year Club Final 464 023) or Peter (0409 978 513). Inc. Membership details are also available (LYoTY). This national CHANGING OF THE GUARD on the Facebook page in the ‘About’ competition encourages, fosters and develops leadership in our youth. Latrobe Community Chat ‘n Choose has section. In March, members will celebrate 50 years re-commenced for 2021 under new Meetings are held from 10:00am until of community service. leadership. 12 noon on Saturdays: 6 March, 10 April, When trying to provide an overview of this After 25 years of fantastic guidance and 1 May, 5 June, 3 July, 7 August, 4 time, it is quite an eye opener, proving that leadership, a special celebration morning September, 2 October, 6 November with a a small group can achieve much by saw Glenis Smith, Fay Horne and Gladys maximum of one hour to discuss working together. Purdy thanked and the big shoes to fill organisational business and the rest for The Latrobe Speedway canteen and a handed over to Lorraine and Nelleka. sharing member’s works. Bunnings barbecue will also consume The Chat ‘n Choose programme is held in New members are warmly welcomed, member’s time during March and April. the Latrobe Baptist Hall (behind the whether an interested person, beginner or On 28 April, the Club will be hosting Tabernacle at 125 Gilbert Street, Latrobe) experience artist/craftsperson, with skills “Manger Dans Le Noir”, a dining in the from 10:00am until 12 noon on to learn or share. Member’s interests dark experience at the Australian Wednesdays where up to 80 people gather include poetry, singing, the visual arts - Axeman’s Hall of Fame, to raise to do hardanger, knitting and crochet, painting, drawing, printmaking, fibre arts, awareness of the visually impaired. Diners make cards, macrame, zentangling, jewellery, sculpture, ceramics and arts will enter a world of total darkness and woodturning and a host of other crafts. administration. rely on their other senses while indulging For more information, phone Lorraine Members live not only in the Latrobe in the menu. (0401 266 302) or Nelleka (0405 464 023). municipality but as far afield as Dunorlan. Throughout the COVID-19 period This event is supported by Latrobe FRIENDSHIPS FOR LIFE members have engaged in their arts with Council through its Art, Culture and Latrobe Community Playgroup is held in some participating in a fibre workshop at Festivals Sponsorship grants. To register the Latrobe Baptist Hall (behind the Asimatree Gardens. to receive further information, email Tabernacle at 125 Gilbert Street, Latrobe) Stephanie Tuckett, Kim O’Brien, and [email protected] otherwise, keep from 10:00am each Friday. ‘Neet’ Smith have also been involved in an eye out for further details. A member of Playgroup Tasmania, creating limestone carvings for the Medical information booklets are available Latrobe Community Playgroup offers ongoing Shearwater 7 Day Makeover. from Terry White Pharmacy, Latrobe. If parents, care givers and extended family you are heading there, don’t forget that the opportunity to come together with their you can drop off your unused spectacles babies and pre-school children to learn for recycling. Spectacles and used stamps through play. may also be left at Ritchie’s IGA and Playgroups are distinctively different to Morse’s Butchery. Launch into Learning Programs or other Lions meet at Belly’s Bar and Grill, 160 school-based initiatives in that the focus of Gilbert Street, Latrobe on the first and playgroup is strengthening social third Monday of each month. Interested? connections for families, peer support and Call Stuart (0459 191 444), Kae (0438 241 role modelling positive parenting practices 129) or email [email protected]. and empowering parents. Many of these WATER EFFICIENCY GAINS bonds remain for life. January saw the cessation of play at the For more information, phone Nelleka club due to the installation of an (0405 464 023) or Lorraine (0401 266 underground sprinkler system, funded by a 302). grant of $25,000 from the Department of EMBROIDERER’S GUILD Pictured: Neet’s wombat and Kim’s two baby Sport and Recreation through the wombats. Photo credit: Kim O’Brien The evening group of the Embroiderer’s “Improving the Playing Fields” scheme Guild has resume from 7:00pm until TABLE TENNIS ROSTER STARTS and $3,000 from Latrobe Council. 9:00pm on Thursdays at Hamilton Hub, Port Sorell Table Tennis Club (PSTTC) In previous summers, members have 20 Hamilton Street, Latrobe. roster matches are held Wednesday struggled to keep the lawns up to a suitable As well as sharing embroidery skills, evenings and Saturday afternoons with 11 playing standard. This new system is members also enjoy outings together. Our teams participating. programmed to water at night three days a latest adventure was to the Van Diemen’s Because of the limited space available, the week for 40 minutes which will result in a Ice Creamery at Christmas Hills followed number of tables available for casual considerable saving of water and improved by a visit to Wychwood Nursery at Mole hitting/practice on roster days will be playing surface. Creek and lunch at the Mole Creek Hotel. limited, but still available to anyone who Planning is about to start for the National If you are interested in joining the Latrobe would like to avail themselves of this Championships which are scheduled for Embroider’s Guild, contact Helen on 0418 opportunity. November. 133 895. All skill levels welcome, just Sessions are held at the Banksia Centre, If you are interested in trying croquet, call bring along some stitching. Pitcairn Street, Port Sorell on: Chris on 0499 990 239. Mondays: 2:00pm until 5:00pm March-April 2021 11 COMING EVENTS COVID-19 safe requirements continue to be in effect. When attending an event, please register as per the requirements offered by the organising body and maintain 1.5m physical distancing between non-same household people. This will assist in events continuing to be held for your enjoyment, and coordinating groups not receiving a hefty fine for any non-compliance. MARCH 18 Wesley Vale/Moriarty Community • Wesley Vale Community Church, 2 Business Clean Up Day Information Forum at the Wesley Port Sorell Main Road, Wesley 3 Reel Keen Fishing Club - Port Sorell Vale Church Hall from 7:00pm. Vale at 10:00am and District catch up at the Port Attendance registration essential to • Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, Sorell Men’s Shed, 14 Burgess Way, 6426 4444 16 Meredith Street, Port Sorell at Port Sorell at 7:00pm. New members 19 Meet and Greet reconvenes at the 10:30am are most welcome. Enquiries to 0419 Wesley Vale Community Church, Port • Sassafras Baptist Church, 14 887 678. Meetings are held on the first Sorell Main Road, Wesley Vale from Chapel Road, Sassafras from Wednesday of each month. 6:30pm. This free event offers board 10:30am (TBC) 5 Schools Clean Up Day and card games and an opportunity to • Bridge of Hope, cnr Cotton and 5 Indian Chef’s Tasting Dinner at connect with others. BYO food (not Hamilton Street, Latrobe from Tranquilles, 9 Gumbowie Drive, Port for sharing). For more information, 11:00am. Sorell from 6:30pm. Cost: $55 per contact Jan (0408 134 057). Meet and • Life Christian Church, cnr person. Bookings on 6428 7555 or Greet are held on the third Friday of Meredith and Darling Streets, Port 0415 723 874 each month. Sorell at 4:00pm 6 Official opening of the next stage of 19 Spanish Chef’s Tasting Dinner at • Independent Presbyterian Church, the Wild Mersey Mountain Bike Tranquilles, 9 Gumbowie Drive, Port 7 Hamilton Street, Latrobe at Trails at 11:00am at Goliath Park, Sorell from 6:30pm. Cost: $55 per 5:00pm Railton. Trails suitable for the more person. Bookings on 6428 7555 or 5 Easter Monday experienced riders. Food and 0415 723 874 8 Dream Catcher Workshop at With refreshments available. Let’s get 20 Latrobe Speedway at the Gulf Love Baby Gifts, 1/6 Quinlan Cres, really wild. Stay up to date with Western Oil and Independent Oils Shearwater at 10:30am. Cost: $20 pp. happenings at Racing, Speedway Drive, Latrobe Bookings to 0432 106 004 www.facebook.com/wildmerseymount Gates open at 3:00pm. Online 8 Sassafras Community Information ainbiketrails bookings at latrobespeedway.com.au Forum at the Sassafras Community 7 Clean Up Australia Day 26 French Chef’s Tasting Dinner at Hall from 7:00pm. Attendance 7-14 Tasmanian Bike Week - promoting Tranquilles, 9 Gumbowie Drive, Port registration essential to 6426 4444 bike riding for recreation, sport and Sorell from 6:30pm. Cost: $55 per 11 Taylor’s Dam Junior Fishout for transport. For more information, go to person. Bookings on 6428 7555 or U17’s from 10:00am until 3:00pm. https://tasbicyclecouncil.org.au/bike- 0415 723 874 What you catch, you can take home week/ 28 North West Zone Dressage and eat! Cost: $2 per person plus 9 Latrobe Council Meeting at the Competition at the Thirlstane Golf annual membership. Hosted by the Latrobe Council Chambers, 170 Club grounds, 291 Squeaking Point Devonport Anglers Club. Worms and Gilbert Street, Latrobe from 5:00pm. Road, Thirlstane from 9:00am until tackle available for purchase. Canteen Attendance registration essential to 3:00 pm. Free spectator entry. For facilities on site. Enquiries to 6426 4444. more information, phone 0408 144 569 www.facebook.com/juniorfishingtasm 12 Italian Chefs’ Tasting Dinner at APRIL ania Tranquilles, 9 Gumbowie Drive, Port 2-20 School Holidays 14 Latrobe Council Meeting at the Sorell from 6:30pm. Cost: $55 per 2 Good Friday Latrobe Council Chambers, 170 person. Bookings on 6428 7555 or 2 Good Friday Easter Services Gilbert Street, Latrobe from 5:00pm. 0415 723 874 • Bridge of Hope at Rubicon Grove Attendance registration essential to 14 Harvest Thanksgiving Service at the Community Centre, 89 Club Drive, 6426 4444. Latrobe Baptist Church, 125 Gilbert Port Sorell from 9:30am 15 The Dye Holidays Workshops by Hip Street, Latrobe commencing at • Latrobe Baptist Church, 125 Sister at With Love Baby Gifts, 1/6 10:00am. Morning tea to follow. All Gilbert Street, Latrobe at 10:00am Quinlan Crescent, Shearwater from welcome • Bridge of Hope at Hamilton Street, 10:30am until 12 noon or 1:00pm until 14 Taylor’s Dam Junior Fishout for Latrobe from 11:00am 2:30pm. For ages 7+. Cost: $30. U17’s from 10:00am until 3:00pm. 2 Latrobe Speedway at the Gulf Bookings to 0467 580 270. What you catch, you can take home Western Oil and Independent Oils 25 ANZAC Day activities (refer to and eat! Cost: $2 pp plus annual Racing, Speedway Drive, Latrobe separate article for details) membership. Hosted by the Devonport Gates open at 3:00pm. Online 25 North West Zone Dressage Anglers Club. Worms and tackle bookings at latrobespeedway.com.au Competition at the Thirlstane Golf available for purchase. Canteen 3 Easter Themed Plaster Painting Club grounds, 291 Squeaking Point facilities on site. Enquiries to Workshop at With Love Baby Gifts, Road, Thirlstane from 9:00am until www.facebook.com/juniorfishingtasm 1/6 Quinlan Crescent, Shearwater from 3:00 pm. Free spectator entry. For ania 10:30am. Cost: $15 for 3 plasters. more information, phone 0408 144 569 14 Irish Music Concert featuring Bookings to 0432 106 004 28 Manger Dans le Noir (Dining in the performances by ‘In the Groove’ 4 Easter Sunday Services Dark) at the Australia Axeman’s Hall followed by light refreshments at 76 • Bridge of Hope at Rubicon Grove of Fame, Bells Parade, Latrobe. Time Chapel Road, Sassafras - 1.30pm for Community Centre, 89 Club Drive, and cost TBA. A Lions Club of 2.00pm start. Cost $20 pp. Limited Port Sorell from 9:30am. Latrobe initiative. Enquiries to 0438 seating. Enquiries to Dianne (0409 • Latrobe Baptist Church, 125 241 129 907 281) or Annabel (0439 314 989). Gilbert Street, Latrobe at 10:00am 12 March-April 2021 POSITIVE RESPONSE TO NEW NORTH WEST BUSES A SNAPSHOT There has been a positive response to the new bus routes and timetables across the North • The bus service to Latrobe and Port West which began on 17 January, with no significant problems identified and passengers Sorell has been expanded to 7-days a reporting an improved experience. week (new services on Sundays) The State Growth team was on the ground at key interchanges leading up to the new • Port Sorell weekday services decreased network with the overwhelming response being that the changes were long overdue. but weekend services increased. Latrobe is now serviced by routes 178 between Devonport and Latrobe via Spreyton and • Latrobe services increased. 184 between Devonport and Sheffield via Latrobe. • Bus stops and routes have been refined. Service frequency has been increased with a new two-hourly service on Sundays and • Improved linkages established between route simplification. other urban areas. Port Sorell is serviced by route 184 - Port Sorell to Devonport via Wesley Vale - with KEEP BUS STOPS CLEAR changes to the route direction. With the new Sunday bus services to Weekday services at Port Sorell were reduced due to low patronage however the Latrobe and Port Sorell and buses weekend timetable has increased services to six on both Saturday and Sunday. operating over more hours in Latrobe, the The previous route 85 Hospital Link service has been replaced by a more frequent route Department of State Growth reminds 708 North West Express linking central Devonport and Burnie seven days a week. residents not to park in bus stops at any The new North West Express service also stops in Penguin and Ulverstone, is hourly in time of the day. each direction on weekdays and Saturdays, and two-hourly on Sundays. To ensure that passengers can get on and Services between Burnie, Devonport, Launceston and Hobart have also been improved. off the bus safely, and so buses have For more information on routes and timetables, go to enough space to get in and out of a stop, it www.transport.tas.gov.au/public_transport is illegal to park in a bus stop and drivers must not stop within 20 metres before a bus stop sign or 10 metres after the sign. Please drive and park safely, and keep bus stops clear.

FENCED IN Planning on erecting a fence? Did you know that there are certain requirements that need to be met? In the General Residential zone, you do not need a permit for the construction of a front fence that is either; • No more than 1.2m above ground level if the fence is solid; or • No more than 1.8m if the fence has openings above a height of 1.2m which provides a uniform transparency of not less than 30% (excluding any posts or uprights) ‘Uniform transparency’ means that the fence has a level of visibility through the fence and that visibility is the same for the whole length of the fence. FUTURE EDITIONS Fences higher than 1.2m at or near the frontage of a property which are not transparent Article deadlines and distribution dates are may present a safety hazard for motorists and pedestrians as they may block lines of provided to assist contributors with their sight. forward planning promotion - Side and rear fences can have a maximum height of 2.1m and there is no requirement for Deadline ...... Edition a transparent section. 25 Mar ...... May-June The height must be reduced within 4.5m of the front boundary to comply with the 3 Jun ...... July-Aug requirements for front fences (see above). 29 Jul ...... Sept-Oct Fences located on corner lots may need to take into consideration safety matters such as 1 Oct ...... Nov-Dec visibility for vehicles at an intersection. Before constructing a front fence on a corner 18 Nov ...... Jan-Feb 2022 lot, please contact Council’s planning officers for advice. Articles may be submitted to the editor by Additionally, if you wish to build a fence outside the parameters outlined above, you the relevant deadline date via email to must submit a planning application to Council for assessment. [email protected] or posting to Responsibility for the erection of fencing between boundaries is governed by the Latrobe Council, P O Box 63, Latrobe, Boundary Fences Act, 1908. Council does not have a role in the administration of the 7307. Act. Contributions must be relevant to the Further information regarding your rights and responsibilities in relation to fencing can Latrobe Municipality and suitable for be found at https://www.legalaid.tas.gov.au/factsheets/boundary-fences-fact-sheet/ inclusion. They will be used at the discretion of the editor, in whole or part, or DISCLAIMER - Information supplied is correct at the time of printing. Although all care has not at all, in the next scheduled issue or been taken in the production of this newsletter, Latrobe Council accepts no responsibility for any subsequent issues. The Council does not inaccuracy or error contained in this newsletter because of information supplied. pay for editorial submitted.