CHILDREN TAKE a WALK on the SAFE SIDE Crossing Guard Brett Carhart with His Children Kailee, Savanah, Talysha and Samara Outside New Town Primary School
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1 A FREE PUBLICATION FOR THE HOBART MUNICIPALITY www.hobartobserver.com.au JUNE 2018 Your community. Your backyard. Your newspaper. A NEW $96 million cultural and creative arts infrastructure project is taking shape in Campbell Street in Hobart. The arts precinct, named ‘The Hedberg’, $96 MILLION will deliver a range of improvements to the Theatre Royal, as well as provide a new home for the University Conserva- torium of Music. It will offer vibrant and accessible perfor- mance venues, public DEVELOPMENT spaces and innovative New performing arts precinct takes shape STORY CONTINUES PAGE 4 CHILDREN TAKE A WALK ON THE SAFE SIDE Crossing guard Brett Carhart with his children Kailee, Savanah, Talysha and Samara outside New Town Primary School. FULL STORY PAGE 6 2 2 Hobart Observer June 2018 3 Hobart Observer June 2018 3 Community News NEW STUDENT ACCOMMODATION Tasmanian volunteers FOR HOBART ADDITIONAL student several years as student accommodation will numbers have grown, soon be available in and more accommoda- Hobart following the tion is planned. University of Tasmania’s While the refur- purchase of the Midcity bishment of the Midcity praised for hard work Hotel. Hotel, on the corner of Planning of the Elizabeth and Bathurst facility’s refurbishment streets, will deliver 140 is underway to ensure it beds, further works will can house 140 students lift that number to more in time for semester two than 170 by the start of this year, which com- semester one in 2019. mences with Orientation In March this year, Week on 9 July. the University also an- University of nounced it had secured Tasmania vice-chancellor private investment Professor Rufus Black funding to underwrite a said the project would new student complex of have a signifi cant impact about 430 beds, worth on meeting demand for more than $70 million, student housing. at 40 Melville Street, “We are very aware adjacent to the recently of the tightening housing commissioned Hobart market in Hobart and Apartments complex in the impact this is having Melville Street. on individuals, families Work on this project and the broader commu- is progressing and is ex- nity,” he said. pected to be completed “That’s why we’ve in 2020. been working on innova- The combined tive projects that we can capacity of all three new act on quickly to address student accommodation these pressures in the developments in the immediate term while Hobart CBD is approxi- continuing to develop mately 1,040 beds. further student housing “Tasmania is enjoy- options in the medium ing a period of remark- Local volunteers have been recognised for their achievements at an offi cial event hosted at Government House recently. term. able growth,” Professor A NUMBER of volun- The University of the people were doing “in- we thank them all.” “And yet 160,000 “We have a won- Black said. teers have been recog- Third Age, Hydro Tasma- credible things.” Patron of Volun- Tasmanians give up derful university in “That growth brings nised for their dedication nia, MyState Bank and “Volunteering is not teering Tasmania Her their time to work as a wonderful part of benefi ts, from the eco- to creating a positive the Tenant’s Union of measured through the Excellency Professor volunteers every year,” the world and we are nomic to the cultural, but difference in Tasmania. Tasmania. number of hours people the Honourable Kate he said. committed to providing also challenges – chal- The 2018 South- Hydro Tasmania, rep- give, but by the impact Warner AC, Governor of “It is hard to imagine the infrastructure and the lenges that with the right ern Cross Television resented by Kate Hickey, of what they’re doing,” Tasmania, hosted the 27 our society functioning services to support our ideas and approaches, Tasmanian Volunteering won the Volunteering she said. fi nalists, their nomina- without the resources, students while they study we can overcome. Awards acknowledged Tasmania Corporate “It doesn’t matter if tors, industry sponsors time and effort that is with us. “The University will the valuable contribution Award for an Employee you are giving one hour and VIPs at the offi cial freely contributed by “Just as importantly, continue to play an volunteers make to the Volunteering Program. a week, a few hours Awards ceremony at volunteers.” we are committed to important role in helping Tasmanian community. Volunteering Tas- each month, one day a Government House. The Volunteer doing our part to meet our city grow and adapt. Among local Hobart mania’s chief executive year or more. Chairman of Hobart Awards are Tasmania’s the challenges that we as “We’ll respond to fi nalists were Abi Bin- offi cer Alison Lai said “Collectively, volun- City Council’s Commu- only statewide program a Tasmanian community increased demand di- ning from Wide Angle the judging panel found teers are contributing an nity, Culture and Events that formally recognises face together.” rectly through increasing Tasmania, Matthew Dell it extremely diffi cult estimated $4.9 billion Committee Alderman excellence in volunteer- The University has accommodation supply, from South West Cost to narrow down the dollars to Tasmania Bill Harvey said volun- ing and is supported by signifi cantly increased the but also through the Marin Debris Cleanup, fi nalists. each year and making a teers generally received the State Government number of student beds expertise and advice of Leone Scrivener from She said so many difference, and for this no material reward. and valued sponsors. it provides over the past our researchers.” Advertisement Andrew Wilkie YOUR INDEPENDENT IN CANBERRA Want to get in touch with Andrew? 3 Drop into the office at 188 Collins Street Hobart or post a letter to GPO Box 32 Hobart 7001 3 Phone 6234 5255 or email [email protected] 3 Twitter @wilkiemp, Facebook at www.facebook.com/andrewwilkiemp or book a Skype call One Cow. 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Teacher FROM FRONT PAGE education spaces. 6225 3135 Named after the historic heritage Hedberg Garage, the façade has been preserved and incor- porated into the design of the building. TASMANIA STORMS Recently visiting INSURANCE FORUMS the site was Tasmanian The Insurance Council of Australia is holding Premier Will Hodgman, insurance forums in south-east Tasmania for Minister for the Arts Elise claimants affected by last month’s Archer and the Chair of extreme weather event. the Theatre Royal Man- The forums will focus on the claims agement Board, Craig management process for policyholders Stephen. who have lodged a claim. Ms Archer said The Insurance Council of Australia’s disaster Tasmania’s cultural and recovery experts, along with representatives creative industries sector from insurance companies, was an important part will attend the forums. of the state’s economy, especially the burgeoning WEDNESDAY JUNE 13, 7-9PM – KINGSTON visitor economy. THURSDAY JUNE 14, 7-9PM – HOBART “That’s why the Hodg- These forums are for claimants only. man Liberal Government Registration is essential. is providing $30 million in To register, and for venue details, phone 1800 734 621 support for the project, in or visit www.disasters.org.au Registrations close at noon on June 13. line with our plan to grow From left , Minister for the Arts Elise Archer, Chair of the Theatre Royal Management Board Craig Stephens and Tasmanian our creative industries Premier Will Hodgman at The Hedberg constructi on site. and attract even more visitors to our state,” she patron spaces and access, said. and modern back-of- OFFICE MANAGER, Hobart “Even more impor- house technical facilities,” (packaged salary 55,000 – 65,000) tantly, our signifi cant he said. We are looking for an ambitious, hardworking and experienced senior manager to join our International Student investment in The Hed- “In addition, the Agency located at Hobart, Tasmania. This is a full time position and the right applicant must be fluent in Indonesian Tigers FC Bingo at Wrest Point berg in partnership with Backspace Theatre will and English also hold the right visa to work full time in Australia, preferably holding a permanent resident visa or an BINGO the Federal Government be replaced by a modern, Australian citizen. Showroom and UTAS is a crucial purpose-built Studio About our Company About the Role Every Tuesday 10.45am part of our plan to grow Theatre. e-COLINK was established in Indonesia in 1997 and fo- We are looking for a senior office manager ideally Info: Dennis 0411 756 616 or the cultural and creative “Visitors to the Thea- cuses on educational business. Until today, e-COLINK with previous work experience with the similar service arts sector, particularly tre Royal will be offered still becomes the best choice for Indonesian students in industry.