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A NORTHERN suburbs icon has found a new home after Moonah paint store Wattyl farewelled Chester the Horse after 50 years. Local entertainer John Xintavelonis (John X) was offered the chance to take the life size fibreglass horse back to his home to use for his theatre productions and also offer to people for community use free of charge.

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Local entertainer John X with seven-year- old daughter Caliope Xintavelonis on Chester the horse.

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THE Glenorchy area scapes painted in Welling- will be featured in an ton Park, Tolosa Park and upcoming exhibition of the streets of Glenorchy. landscape paintings that “Locals may recognise depict the streets and their own home, their PAINTINGS parks of Glenorchy. street or the place where ‘A Walking Tour of they walk their dog in my Glenorchy’ is an exhibition paintings,” Mr Rudd said. created by Peter Rudd “I hope the exhibi- over 18-months and will tion will show them a GIVE TOUR OF be on display at the Sala- familiar place seen from manca Arts Centre from a new perspective, or 26 February to 8 March in a way they hadn’t from 10am to 4pm daily. considered before. The exhibition will GLENORCHY The Hall on Merton Street. contain about 25 land- STORY CONTINUES PAGE 3 Bold Ideas, Bright Futures

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2 Glenorchy Gazette February 2021 Community News Have you taken care of your Will? HORSING AROUND WITH MOONAH ICON FROM FRONT PAGE Boon in your house or of things such as “I hope it represents another Tasmanian icon advertising or charity a sense of history and a Wattyl stores across like the Tasman Bridge. events, as well as for sense of community.” Australia would place “It’s like looking across theatre productions, and The name Chester is similar horses outside the River Derwent and encouraged people to still being debated, with their stores to signal they seeing Mount Wellington, get in contact with him John X’s seven-year- For $70 we can help were open and advertise or looking down the road if they wanted to use the old daughter Caliope Most of us don’t think about it very often, but having a good Will is the their products. and seeing Wrest Point, horse. wanting to name the Chester has sat outside or going to the cricket “I didn’t want to see it horse Spirit after a simplest way to make sure the people who matter to us are taken care of the Moonah store on and seeing Ricky Ponting end up on a trash heap children’s animated when we’re gone. And it doesn’t have to be difficult or costly. Main Road since the – Chester is up there and I didn’t want to see movie. The Salvos offer a community service in which generous and independent 1970s and has become with those.” it be exploited by anyone “She always wanted a local solicitors prepare simple Wills in exchange for a $70 ($120 per an icon to those in the John X previously used who might have used horse, so I finally got her community. Chester in the Bawdy it for financial gain – I one – although she isn’t couple) contribution to our work. It’s a great way to ensure you have a Will “It’s been an institution Panto in 2019 where he think it belongs to the overly impressed that it’s that reflects your wishes, while also supporting Australians in need. and people have known rode in on the horse to a community,” he said. not real,” John X said. about the white Wattyl standing ovation during “It’s been around for so For more information horse for ages, and it’s a medley about the long and people are so or to enquire about using Community Wills Day – 25 March got such a history at the Speaker of the House of familiar with seeing it, so the horse, send a message 9am–7.30pm, The Salvation Army Hobart Corps Hobart Cup as well,” Assembly Sue Hickey. it deserves to be shared to the John X Actor 180 Elizabeth Street, John X said. He said it could be by everyone and I’m Facebook page or email Hobart 7000 “It’s like having David used for a number happy to be its caretaker. [email protected].

Appointments essential To make an appointment, book online at salvationarmy.org.au/willsdays TASMANIAN VOLUNTEERING There is no obligation to leave a gift in your Will to The Salvation Army. If, after taking care of your loved ones, AWARDS 2021 NOMINATIONS OPEN you would like to support our work, please advise the solicitor at your appointment. THE sixth annual Nearly 300,000 than 60 years starting at Kate Warner AC, Tasmanian Volunteering Tasmanians volunteer, the age of nine. Governor of Tasmania. Awards are the only contributing on average This includes 30 Tasmanians are state-wide awards 4.4 hours a week to their years with Huntington’s being urged to show program showcasing fellow Tasmanians. Disease Association, 15 support and nominate inspiring stories and The value of years with the Tasmania in one of 10 Tasmanian recognising excellence in volunteering in Tasmania Fire Service, 11 years Volunteering Award volunteering. is $4 billion every year. with the Rosary Gardens categories: After a particularly Volunteering Tasmania Kiosk Auxiliary, two • Arts, Heritage, challenging year for many chief executive officer years as president of the Tourism and Events people, there is no better Lisa Schimanski Willow Court Parents Volunteer Award. time to thank, recognise, encouraged people to and Friends Association, • Community Care and acknowledge the recognise volunteer nine years as fundraiser and Health Volunteer incredible efforts of contribution by coordinator at St. Johns Award. volunteers, volunteer nominating a volunteer or Parish of Glenorchy, 10 • Sport, Recreation managers and volunteer program. years collecting goods for and Service Group Child Care Connections – Benjafield & organisations. “The value of residents of the Willow Volunteer Award. Their contributions volunteering is Court Institution, and • Volunteer Group or Berriedale Child Care Centres are OPEN have kept Tasmanian undeniable,” she said. assisting with World Program Award. communities supported “Volunteering connects Youth Day 2002, among • Best Practice Glenorchy City Council’s Child Care Centres - Berriedale and connected. us to ourselves, it other things. in Volunteer and Benjafield are taking bookings now for 2021. Attracting hundreds of connects us to others, “I volunteer to help Management Award. nominations from around and it connects us to our other people, and it’s • Emergency Services Child Care Connections have a professional, dedicated and the state each year, communities. just rewarding to see the Volunteer Award. friendly team who are trained and experienced. nominations are now “In every location benefits people get from • Environment, open until midnight 15 and every realm of it,” Mr Williams said. Animal Care and We offer a variety of care including daily, weekly and sessional March 2021. life’s activities there are “Without volunteering Conservation care, catering for children from 6 weeks to 7 years of age in our All nominees will volunteers. there would be a lot less Volunteer Award. 2 Long Day Care Services. receive a certificate of “The Tasmanian things happening within • Education, Science recognition and will Volunteering Awards the community. and Technology Our services operate Monday – Friday from 7.30am to 6.00pm. be considered for one celebrate those amazing “What you put into it, Volunteer Award. of the 10 state-wide people contributing you get out the reward • Lifetime Don’t delay call today for further information: choosing awards, with the winners across Tasmania – every of helping people – that’s Achievement education and care is one of the most important decisions you announced on Monday contribution is significant.” the ultimate reward.” Volunteering Award. 17 May 2021 – marking Derwent Park resident The Tasmanian • Youth Volunteer will make for your child. National Volunteer Week Les Williams was the Volunteering Awards are Award. – at a special event at winner of the 2018 an important initiative of Nominations close Benjafield Child Care Centre Berriedale Child Care Centre Government House. Community Care and Volunteering Tasmania midnight Monday 15 109 Hopkins Street 671 Main Road Volunteering is Health Volunteer Award, and are supported by the March. critical to our state and as well as the overall Tasmanian Government, To nominate or for Moonah 7009 Berriedale 7011 volunteers can be found Premier’s Volunteer of category sponsors and more information, visit Phone: 62 166 611 Phone: 62 166 688 in almost every sector and the Year. Volunteering Tasmania’s www.volunteeringtas.org. most certainly in every Mr Williams has patron, Her Excellency au/tasmania-volunteering- community. volunteered for more Professor the Honourable awards-2021/.

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Glenorchy Gazette February 2021 3 Community News PAINTINGS GIVE TOUR OF GLENORCHY FROM FRONT PAGE child and a move to Ho- Rudd said. bush in the background. Most of the paintings outdoors was that people them every day. bart from Sydney two-and- “I was initially attract- “My attention was were done outdoors in would come up and talk “As an artist and a new “For people who don’t a-half-years-ago has helped ed to the structure and drawn to the patchwork oil on canvas directly to him about his work. comer to the area, my role live in Glenorchy, I hope inspire him to take a new vegetation of the natural of manmade and natural from the subject, which “Some have asked me is to see the landscape the exhibition will encour- direction with his painting. landscape, but the more elements which is typical helped capture the light why I am painting some- with fresh eyes and to age them to explore the “I chose to settle in I painted, the more I of the area. and atmosphere of the thing which they look at draw attention to what area for themselves, or Glenorchy in large part became interested in the “I think my paintings landscape, as well as every day and which they makes it interesting to me.” at least enjoy its peculiar because my home is suburban streets around depict Glenorchy as a communicate the feeling don’t think is interesting For more information charm from afar through within walking distance of my home. place where suburban of being in a particular or beautiful,” he said. about the exhibition, visit my work.” Wellington Park and so I “I began to paint pic- life and the natural world place at a particular time. “I say that sometimes https://www.salarts.org.au/ Mr Rudd has been am surrounded by native tures of houses and tele- intermingle and coexist Mr Rudd said an you don’t see things event/a-walking-tour-of- painting since he was a bush and wildlife,” Mr graph poles with hills and harmoniously.” advantage of working clearly when you look at glenorchy/.

A Steep Road. A View of Glenorchy from a vacant lot. Fun AFL debate to bring attention to mental health A PUBLIC debate is set senter Jane Longhurst, in public which people for the audience and leave the premises people are encouraged Road on 13 February to entertain audience RSPCA chief execu- don’t normally like to debaters to leave and feeling they’ve done to come along in their 2021. members while raising tive officer Jan Davis, do, so they’re getting a feel like they’ve been something positive.” favourite football or For more information, funds and awareness athletic supercoach feeling they’ve contrib- participating in a com- The event is family other sporting apparel. phone Martin Watkins for mental health Ray Quarrell, Sydney uted to a discussion munity event instead of friendly, with it being an The debate will be on 0407 505 697 or charity SPEAK UP! Stay to Hobart yacht race about football,” he said. just sitting and listening alcohol-free event. held at the Moonah Arts visit the You Good Face- ChatTY at the Moonah winner Robert Clif- “Our ultimate aim is to people talk – they’ll Entry is $15 and Centre at 23-27 Albert book page. Arts Centre on 13 ford, Tourism Industry February. Council Tasmania chief The debate is part of executive officer Luke Advertisement the ‘You Good’ forums Martin and accountant about mental health in Louis Bloomfield. which two teams of four Former ABC News will debate the topic: reader Peter Gee will be Andrew Wilkie “Do we really need an the master of ceremo- AFL football team in nies. Tasmania?” Mr Watkins said the YOUR INDEPENDENT IN CANBERRA Convenor of the aim was to open up debate Martin Watkins channels of communica- said it was aiming to tion to prevent mental be a tongue in cheek, health issues by starting Want to get in touch with Andrew? fun look at football in with a footy debate. 3 Tasmania. “We want the debat- Drop into the office at 188 Collins Street Hobart “It’s a serious and ers to engage with the or post a letter to GPO Box 32 Hobart 7001 timely subject, but the audience and we want method of telling peo- the audience to engage 3 Phone 6234 5255 or 6234 5861 ple and talking about with the debaters as it has to be tongue in they go through the 3 Email [email protected] cheek, sarcasm, innu- process of talking about 3 endos, all that sort of the footy,” he said. Ask for a meeting stuff,” he said. “It’s all about engaging The teams will be and communicating “My job is to represent and help the people of Clark which includes Hobart, Glenorchy made up of well-known with the audience.” Tasmanian figures, Mr Watkins said the and Taroona. Feel free to get in touch to speak with me or one of*Weather my staff.” permitting including Mayor of debate would reflect the Glenorchy Kristie John- theme of mental health. ston, basketball guru “People can release and ex-Premier David any anxiety they may Andrew Wilkie MP Bartlett, award-winning have when they get www.andrewwilkie.org Independent Member for Clark actor and ABC pre- there and they’re talking Authorised by Andrew Wilkie MP 188 Collins Street Hobart 7000 4 Glenorchy Gazette February 2021 Community News

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With COVID-19 restrictions starting to ease, community groups and organisations have begun reopening and recommencing events and classes. If you would like to inform the community of any events you have coming up in the Community Calendar, contact [email protected].

1300 732 377 RTO 60071 B G www.onroadoffroad.edu.au1300 732 377 RTO 60071 BEREAVED PARENTS’ SUPPORT GROUP GLENORCHY PROBUS CLUB COMBINED www.onroadoffroad.edu.au Our free group is run by a bereaved mother Meets at the Glenorchy Football Club on the first and is open to people who have lost a child at any Tuesday of the month. Meeting starts at 10am age, for any cause and regardless of whether followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Lunch the loss was recent or not. follows at a local venue. Other outings/functions are Elise Grandparents and adult siblings are eligible too. monthly. We welcome all enquiries at 0419 326 707. The evening meetings are in the McDougall building in Ellerslei Road, Battery point on the second GLENORCHY RODMAN BOWLS CLUB Tuesday of every second month at 7:30pm. Barefoot bowls every Wednesday night from 5pm Social gatherings occur in the months in starting from 21 October. $5 a head which includes Archer between on a Sunday afternoon. a sausage sizzle and cheap drinks. Bring your mates Freecall 1300 064 068 for dates and details. or come solo. Teams of four can be made up on Liberal Member for Clark the night. It’s a great night out where you get make new friends and whoop it up a bit. Many great C players over the years started out simply by coming CLAREMONT COMMUNITY LIBRARY along and playing this great game of ours. For more The Claremont Community Library reopened its information, phone the club on 6273 2293. doors in July after being closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. To raise funds, enabling new books to be purchased, the volunteers welcome H new and old friends to another of their popular HOBART MINIATURE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE fiction/non-fiction book sales on Saturday 28 SOCIETY (HMSLS) November 2020 at the Claremont Located at Flagstaff Gully, the HMSLS operates a Memorial Hall on the corner of Main Road miniature railway. They cater for people with a passion 62 Main Road, Moonah and Bilton Street, Claremont, for railways or an interest in any aspect of model between 9am and 3pm – if possible engineering. You don’t need to be an accomplished 6165 7730 bring own bags. engineer. New members are always welcome. For [email protected] Normal COVID restrictions will apply. more information, visit www.hmsls.com www.elisearcher.com.au For more information, phone 0481 047 591 or 0418 339 871. HOBART VINTAGE MACHINERY SOCIETY Are you interested in collecting and working on COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF CLAREMONT INC vintage machinery and memorabilia? The Hobart This social club welcomes active retirees seeking Vintage Machinery Society meets every Wednesday Blissenden friendship, fellowship and fun. between 9am and 2pm at the red building behind It meets on the first Monday of each month at the Main Grandstand of the Hobart Showgrounds. Claremont RSL from 10am until approximately noon. For more information, contact Phil on 0400 428 326. Lawyers The session comprises a short business meeting, followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Activities are at the suggestion of members. L LIONS CLUB OF GLENORCHY BL A lunch outing is organised on the second The Glenorchy Lions Club meets every second and Sunday of each month. fourth Wednesday of the month at 637 Main Road, Annual subscription is now $20, North of Creek Road Berridale at 6.45pm. New members and visitors meeting day $3. welcome. For more information, THE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SUPPORT YOU Contact secreatory on 6275 0219. phone Jenny on 0417 311 779. NEED WHEN BUYING OR SELLING PROPERTY CRAFT AND CUPPA Buying and selling property is one of the most important Come and join us for a craft session commencing M transactions you may ever make. Blissenden Lawyers Friday 12 January 2021 at 10am to 12 noon and each MASTERS ATHLETICS provide the professional legal support you need. fortnight following, at Montrose Presbyterian Church Track and field athletics at the Domain Athletic Centre Hall, 2 Islington Road, Montrose. for the over 30’s from October to March. Programs All at a fixed cost Bring some craft to work on or just come and chat. are at www.tasmastersathletics.org.au or for more Call us today There is no cost and there is plenty of parking. information, please contact the secretary on email on: For more information, [email protected] or phone: 0402 314 079. (03)6272 7766 phone Marj on 0447 698 307 [email protected] or Dorothy on 6273 9553. MOONAH LADIES PROBUS CLUB www.blissendenlawyers.com.au Meets first Monday of the month at Rodman Bowls Club rooms, Glenorchy. Meeting starts 10am followed D by morning tea and guest speaker. Finishes 12noon. SPECIALISING DANCING Monthly bus trips and dining out days.Annual SPECIALISING Boots and All Line Dancing (a Bucaan Community subscription $30. Meetings $5. Ph. 6247 7572. IN ALL YOUR House program) on Thursdays at Tolosa Hall (148 IN ALL YOUR Tolosa Street, Glenorchy) and Fridays at Chigwell DENTURE Barn (10 Bucaan Street, Chigwell). Thursdays at N DENTURE Tolosa Hall: Basic Beginners 10am-11am ($3) and NEW TOWN CROQUET CLUB CARE NEEDS Beginners Plus 11:30am-12:30pm ($4). Fridays at Come and try croquet at 3 St John’s Avenue, New CARE NEEDS Chigwell Barn: Basic Beginners 1pm-2pm ($3) and Town. Entrance from Creek Road, behind the basketball • DVA and PENSIONERS welcome • DVA and PENSIONERS welcome Improvers 2pm-3pm ($4). Emphasis is on having fun. courts. Please contact New Town Croquet Club • Comfortable natural looking dentures Drop ins okay. For more information, secretary Lizzie Bassett on 0409 799 462 for more • Comfortable natural looking dentures phone Laura on 0448 007 751. information. All very welcome. Flat shoes needed, • flexible metal free partial dentures equipment provided. • flexible metal free partial dentures • affordable IMPLANT retained dentures • affordable IMPLANT retained dentures T • Same day repairs, relines TAI CHI • Same day repairs, relines Tai Chi classes have resumed each Monday night CALL 6272 0544 NOW TO (except public holidays) at the Golden Years Club, CALL 6272 0544 NOW TO 314 Main Road Glenorchy. 6:00pm until 7:30pm, BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION! $7 concession, $10 employed. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION! For enquiries, phone Bill Pearson on 0409 972 668. Now in two great locations: 118 Main Road Moonah Now in twoand citygreat address locations: available 118 byMain request Road Moonah and city address available by request Glenorchy Gazette February 2021 5 Community News

Chris Hills Your local agent MITCHELL RANGE specialising in Glenorchy, Claremont and all surrounding areas in FEEDBACK SOUGHT the Northern Suburbs. GLENORCHY City is currently leased by The the park, as well as the Branch. dence to make significant Council are seeking Sporting Shooters of Aus- upgrading of the Mitchell “Target shooting is a safe investment in upgrading feedback from the tralia Association (SSAA) Range to accommodate and inclusive sport and a facilities for its large and community into the Glenorchy Branch. all shooting disciplines shooting range has been growing membership, potential disposal (long Council has undertaken currently undertaken by operating at the site for many of whom are aged term lease) of council and endorsed the Tolosa the SSAA at both ranges. nearly 50 years without in- or participating with a owned land at the Mitchell Park Mountain Bike Strat- As part of the redevel- cident,” SSAA Glenorchy physical disability. Range at 210 Tolosa egy, which recommended opment of the Mitchell Branch secretary Phil “Other agencies such Chris Hills Street, Glenorchy. the decommissioning of Range site, council is Guest said. as Tasmania Police and Property Representative This facility is currently the existing Australian currently looking at enter- “A long-term lease will security companies that M 0401 573 697 P 6273 3500 signature.harcourts.com.au being utilised for a variety Imperial Force (AIF) range ing into a long-term lease provide security of tenure use the facility for training 339 Main Road | Glenorchy of shooting disciplines and near the main entry to with the SSAA Glenorchy and give the club confi- staff will also benefit.”

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Ceasar the Ron Barwick Local Liberal Member for Clark Elise Archer Prison adopt a dog. with Correctional Officers. TICKETS: A NEW program is with the Dogs’ Home of by prisoners to the Dogs’ lending a helping paw Tasmania that allowed Home of Tasmania earlier MOONAHARTSCENTRE.ORG.AU to the rehabilitation of prisoners the opportunity this year. inmates at Ron Barwick to train and socialise The Dogs’ Home of Prison. dogs being prepared for Tasmania currently runs “Inmates in the Ron adoption as part of their a formal foster care Barwick Prison have rehabilitation. program in the prison had the opportunity to “Ceasar struggled to called ‘Pups on Parole’, take part in an ‘adopt a find a member of the and suitable prisoners also dog program’ being run public who wanted spend time working at in partnership with the to adopt him, but was the Dogs’ Home as part Dogs’ Home of Tasmania, always happy to be at the of the Tasmanian Prison which has proved very prison,” Ms Archer said. Service’s rehabilitation popular amongst inmates “A group of more than program. as well as being positive 100 prisoners decided “As Minister for Cor- for their rehabilitation,” that they wanted to take rections, I’m incredibly 23–27 ALBERT ROAD Minister for Corrections responsibility for Ceasar, proud of the Tasmanian Elise Archer said. and they raised $1,100 Prison Service for all its 6216 6316 Eight-year-old dog overnight to cover his work continually devel- /MOONAH-ARTS-CENTRE Ceasar was a regular adoption fees, vet bills oping new and more visitor to the prison as and food.” rehabilitation programs part of the Tasmania This effort completed like this one,” Ms Arch- Prison Service’s agreement a $1000 donation made er said.

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Voting starts: Tuesday 13 February social cat and greets everyone he sees with season so we can’t go to a Remember that every an affectionate rub against the legs, but he lot of beaches in the day- visit is special for your dog Voting finishes 5pm: Monday 22 February expects a pat in return! This big handsome time, but there are always and two short visits are lad will bring a smile to the face of anyone places where dogs are better than a single long welcome, and the growing one because that way you who meets him. However, like many cats - number of off-lead dog enact all the associated and hoomins - in their senior years, Bruiser parks is a wonderful con- rituals twice. has a number of medical conditions which will venience. For many dogs, holidays require monitoring in his forever home. 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The teeth have been cleaned and friends, catch up with old time, but generally dogs White Dog Book removed as required. Bruiser came to us with ones and exchange mes- will get through it and DOG & CAT RESORT a mild chronic ear infection which has been sages with absentees. welcome the return of the treated but will need monitoring. Provides one on Only 15 minutes from the airport! It’s a place where your old routine. Our vets are happy to discuss with potential dog can learn that it’s good If the new year brings one solutions We look after your prized dogs adopters any concerns they have with Bruiser’s to be a dog. changes they will adapt as for behaviour and cats, and give them a holiday ongoing medical care. Where it can learn pro- they have forever. problems. tocols from other dogs on And as long as they whilst you are on holiday! All breeds, all ages. 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Two women preparing a meal. Three things you did not know about your liver

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10 Glenorchy Gazette February 2021 A FINANCIAL MOMENT MASTER YOUR Retire with us Wherever you are. MONEY IN 2021 By Damian Gibson Financial Adviser, Elevate Wealth Solutions

THE start of a new year wealth accumulation money into assets. to a mortgage) you is always a good time to goals. Investing your money might benefit from start thinking about your Start saving into assets such as consolidating these loans goals and habits for the Once your cashflow shares, property or into one. year ahead, including for is under control you will bonds can potentially Plan and set goals your finances. be able to understand reward you with No matter what Make 2021 the year how much you can financial growth and/or stage of life you are in, you master your money potentially save. income over time. developing a financial and develop healthy Whether you are Returns from assets plan for the future financial habits that stay saving for your first provide another means could potentially with you for life. home, an investment for funding things such be the difference Let’s discuss some property, a car, a holiday as a holiday, children’s between achieving your strategies to help you or any other cost, education or retirement. financial goals or not, master your money in developing a savings When investing your whether that is an early 2021 and beyond. plan is a great way to money, it is important retirement, being debt Cashflow keep you accountable that the structure free, or paying less tax. Cashflow is the and help you meet your in which you hold While we have only lifeblood of anyone’s target. your investments is touched the surface Issued by Tasplan Pty Ltd. For further information in relation financial plan. Setting up an commensurate with your here, the above to whether to acquire or hold the products referred to, please It is important you get automatic transfer into goals. strategies are a starting read our guides at tasplan.com.au/pds. The trustee of Tasplan to know your money, your savings account will Different structures point for mastering your Super (ABN 14 602 032 302) is Tasplan Pty Ltd (ABN 13 009 563 tasplan.com.au 062). AFSL 235391. © 2021 Tasplan Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. understand exactly what eliminate the desire to provide different benefits money. is coming in and exactly spend unnecessarily. and trade-offs. The world of personal what is going out and It is important to Having the correct finance can be confusing where. make sure the amount structure is equally and daunting so talk If you are not overly you are saving is as important as the to Elevate Wealth in disciplined when it realistic, achievable and investment itself. January and ask how we comes to managing your sustainable. Review your debt can help you. cashflow, developing a It is recommended With Australia’s Seeking professional budget is a holdfast way that you have an federal interest rate at advice today will put to understand and take emergency fund on an all-time low of 0.10 you in a better position control of your cashflow. top of your savings for per cent there has never tomorrow. A budget will also unexpected expenses. been a better time to Any advice in this help you to track your Investing surplus cash shop around or ask for publication is of a spending and cancel If you are in the a better rate on your general nature only and expensive services or favourable position of home loan. has not been tailored subscriptions that are having money left over Additionally, if you to your personal wasteful or unnecessary. after taking into account have a car loan or circumstances. An effective budget your expenses and personal loan (which Please seek personal will help you manage savings, maybe it is time generally attract a higher advice prior to acting on and meet your long-term to consider investing that interest rate compared this information.

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Glenorchy Gazette February 2021 11 Community News Tasmanian maritime safety all aboard Deckee

AUSTRALIAN boating safety app Deckee has experienced 120 per cent growth in downloads in Tasmania after being selected as Marine and Safety Tasmania’s (MAST) MASTER YOUR official safety app. MAST chief executive officer Lia Morris said Deckee provided Tasmanian recreational boaters with specific safety information, MONEY IN 2021 weather forecasts, swell and tide information, and the location of public moorings. Parade of Sail from a previous Australian Wooden Boat Festival. Photo credit: Australian Australian boating safety app Deckee has been selected as Marine and Safety Tasmania’s official Wooden Boat Festival – Galina Romalis. “Deckee can help make safety app. time on the water safe and enjoyable,” she said. trip preparation checklists knowledge by providing before taking to the water “The majority of boating and navigational rules. updates on points of this Summer. Parade of Sail on River Derwent accidents in Tasmania Deckee founder and interest, marine facilities “Our partnership MORE than 120 sailing cent spectacle on the Riv- course to ensure max- occur over holiday chief executive officer and services and add with Marine and Safety vessels will grace the Riv- er Derwent, comprising imum public viewing periods, happening Mike McKiernan said by missing information to Tasmania is a huge er Derwent on Sunday of boats of all shapes and opportunities while ad- between December to using Deckee, recreational help improve the map for achievement for our 7 February 2021 as the sizes, will again celebrate hering to social distancing January and Easter every boat owners exploring the community. company, and it is a real Australian Wooden Boat Tasmania’s rich maritime and COVID-19 regu- year. Tasmania’s 4,882 “They can set reminders honour to be recognised Festival (AWBF) and the culture and community. lations,” AWBF general “In Tasmania, there kilometre coastline can and expiry dates for as their official safety app,” Royal Hobart Regatta The AWBF wooden manager Paul Stephanus are more than 62,000 check their surroundings their boat licence, Mr McKiernan said. combine to present the boat fleet will follow said. recreational boating by using its comprehensive boat registration and “To think that our Parade of Sail. the Motor Yacht Club “With so many vantage license holders and satellite map. safety equipment such technology is helping The Parade of Sail Tasmania’s Launch of points on both sides of in excess of 30,000 “Deckee enables as lifejackets, flares, Tasmanians stay informed usually heralds the start ‘ML Egeria’ and tall ships the river, small groups registered vessels that take boaties to check weather emergency beacons and on the water is something of the biennial Australian ‘Windeward Bound’, will be able to congre- an average of 18 trips conditions, speed zones, fire extinguishers.” we are incredibly proud Wooden Boat Festival ‘Lady Nelson’, ‘Rhona gate safely and enjoy the per year making water visibility of restricted While many boaters of.” which, sadly, cannot H’ and ‘Yukon’ around Parade of Sail. safety knowledge more locations and be aware have benefitted from Deckee is available on proceed in its traditional a course which will sail “The spectacle of so important than ever.” of nearby vessels – all the free app’s inventive iOS and Android devices format this year because close to both sides of many vessels under sail is Deckee also gives potentially life-saving technology, Deckee is or any device equipped of COVID-19 restric- the river finishing at the always an attraction for access to MAST safety features,” he said. calling on Tasmanians to with a web browser. tions. Hobart Regatta Ground. families and especially for information, links to boat “Users can also ensure they are up-to- For more information, However, this magnifi- “We designed the photographers.” registration and licensing, contribute their own date with key knowledge visit www.deckee.com.

Have your say on Tasmania’s Health System Call to The consultation period for Our Healthcare Future has been extended to 12 February 2021 to ensure you can have your say on the future of healthcare in Tasmania. Engage What is Our Healthcare Future? Our Healthcare Future is the next stage of the Tasmanian Government’s long-term health reforms to build a with Our highly integrated and sustainable health service, and to ensure Tasmanians receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. Healthcare The Our Healthcare Future - Immediate Actions and Consultation Paper marks the start of the Our Healthcare Future process. It highlights key issues impacting healthcare in Tasmania in 2021 and beyond. The consultation paper is available by viewing www.health.tas.gov.au/ourhealthcarefuture or calling (03) 6166 1091. Future It proposes three key improvement areas, including immediate actions the Tasmanian Government will take now and consultation questions to guide future planning: 1. Better Community Care 2. Modernising Tasmania’s Health System 3. Planning for the Future Your Feedback The consultation currently underway on the Immediate Actions and Consultation Paper provides an opportunity for meaningful engagement with the community, clinicians, consumers and organisations that will help us develop the framework for the healthcare of Tasmanians into the future. You are encouraged to make a written submission against the consultation issues and questions raised. Your feedback is welcome on all consultation questions or just those issues important to you. Please send your submission to [email protected] by 12 February 2021. If you can’t make a written submission, call the Department of Health on (03) 6166 1091 or email [email protected]

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Racing returns to Elwick

Thoroughbred horses gallop on the Elwick track before the recent Elwick Stakes meeting.

THE Elwick track was ballot-free entry into Tasmanian jock- Carr said. Brunton was convinced “It is a new track and great sign.” given the green light the Ladbrokes Group 3 ey-trainer Siggy Carr “Other than the the maintenance and there are going to be Flemington track by jockeys and trainers $250,000 Hobart Cup on rode four of the 12 hors- outside section of the remedial work that has teething issues but today manager Liam O’Keefe, before the recent race 7 February. es that galloped on the track in the home been done has the track the clods that were who was recruited by meeting that featured The area of the track circuit and she gave the straight, that was a bit heading in the right being thrown up showed Tasracing to inspect the the $100,000 Elwick used was divided into track a glowing report. softer than the rest, the direction. grass roots, whereas damaged areas of the Stakes for two-year-olds. three sections and two “I thought the track track was very raceable “I’m happy with the beforehand you could track two weeks ago, The race meeting horses at a time galloped rode beautifully and I sat and you couldn’t even track condition and see mesh webbing, so the oversaw the gallops. also boasted the weight- over 1000 metres with all behind one of my other see where the patches the way that things are work being done proves “The track surface has for-age Summer Cup three sections of the track horses in a gallop and I were two weeks ago.” tracking with its recovery,” the grass growth process reacted to the gallops just that offered the winner used. didn’t get any kickback,” Premier trainer Scott Brunton said. is working and that’s a as I expected and the work that has been done over the past fortnight Directions Theatre Pty Ltd Presents has helped deliver that outcome,” O’Keefe said. in the Racing Minister Jane AKESPEARE 2021 GARDENS Howlett said she was SH delighted to see racing The Josh Willie MLC back at Elwick looking magnificent with a big Labor Member for Elwick crowd in attendance and Comedy racing back in action. of “Like thousands of Errors others I look forward to a: 1/16 Albert Road, more high standard racing Directed by Tai Gardner at Elwick in the lead Moonah TAS 7009 up to the Hobart Cup p: 03 6212 2306 on 7 February and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Tasmanian Derby on 5 Jan 29-Feb 26 Tues-Fri @7.00pm e: [email protected] February,” she said. Ms Howlett said she No show Friday 19th Feb www.taslabor.com was also pleased that the cup meeting had received Sales at the gate one hour before start Public Health approval. Bookings preferred search event�nda “I congratulate the Tasmanian Racing Club Info no. 0418 594 119 Putting people first for its hard work in +F shakespeareinthegardens2021  taslabor.com  @TasmanianLabor  TasmanianLabor adjusting the COVID safe abn: 54 085 315 251 requirements,” she said. Glenorchy Gazette February 2021 15

GLENORCHY Knights Football Club is looking forward to welcoming boys and girls in the Glenorchy and wider region to play football in 2021. As football continues to be one of the highest participation sports in Tasmania, and with the FIFA Women’s World Cup being held in Australia in 2023, Glenorchy Knights Knights kick president Robi Baric said it was a great time to be involved in the world game. “Our club provides into the a range of programs to develop young players to not only reach their Khan Huseyin (U12). full potential, but to enjoy the game in a positive family-focused new season club environment,” he said. “Our senior men’s coach, James Sherman, is also our technical director and is responsible for developing and supporting our players and coaches.” Glenorchy Knights has teams for boys and girls with training for under 13 to under 18 on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting 9 February at Prince of Wales Sports Ground. Caleb Lennox (U6). Training for under six to under 12 will be held on Saturdays starting 27 February at Eady Street Sports Ground. The Knights Skills Program and Knights Football Academy development programs are also held on Mondays and Wednesdays starting 8 February at Prince of Wales Sports Ground. Players are encouraged to attend and try it out for a two-week period. For more information, visit www. glenorchyknights. com or email admin@ Samuel Brkic (U12). Ella Verrall (U10 Girls). glenorchyknights.com.

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