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GLENORCHY City capital works program for 2019/20 BUDGETCouncil has approved asset improvements across a rates increase of 2.5 the city. per cent as part of its Glenorchy Mayor Kris- APPROVED 2.5 PER 2019/20 budget. tie Johnston said this year’s The new budget budget saw Council start- will focus on delivering ing from a sound fi nancial a strong cash balance, base and returning a modest surplus and a CENT RATES INCREASE STORY CONTINUES PAGE 4

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2 Glenorchy Gazett e July 2019 Community News Get your walking shoes Helping the world… ready for PAWGUST

FROM FRONT PAGE fundraising coordina- $50,000 to raise and train GRAB your walking tor Kristy Wright said a Guide Dog, so we’d shoes, grab your pooch PAWGUST was a simple, love the support of as one roll at a time and get ready for PAW- fun concept that anyone many Glenorchy residents GUST. could take part in. as possible to allow us to Off the back of last “PAWGUST involves continue providing these year’s successful fundrais- you making a commit- life changing dogs to peo- ing initiative, Guide Dogs ment to walk your dog ple living with vision loss Australia is gearing up for every day for the whole or blindness,” she said. another action-packed month of August, which Don’t have a dog? PAWGUST this August – is no small feat in winter Don’t worry. and registrations are now weather,” she said. You can still get open. “By sharing your chal- involved in PAWGUST Launched last year, lenge journey, and asking by doing your 30-minute PAWGUST proved to be family and friends for walk on your own or with popular with dog lovers donations of support, you your human best mate. all across Australia, with will be directly impacting “The best thing about more than 5,300 people the lives of Tasmanians this challenge is that you taking part and more than living with sight loss.” can do it whenever you $596,000 raised to help a Ms Wright said Guide want to,” Ms Wright said. litter of puppies become Dogs played a critical “Walk morning, noon future Guide Dogs. role in enabling people or night – whatever suites Tasmanians alone with vision impairment you best.” accounted for 244 of the to move around their participants and raised communities safely and Walking tips: more than $20,000 of the independently. total funds raised, and this She said they were • Schedule it in. Do year it’s hoped that even also a source of constant mornings or pre-dinner more locals will get on support and companion- walks. board. ship. • Plan your walking Guide Dogs Tasmania “It costs in excess of routes to ensure you get your 30 minutes in. From left , Member for Elwick Josh Willie, Luke Rand and Salvati on Army Tasmania Captain Kim Haworth. ADVERTISEMENT • Go on different adven- tures on the weekends YOUNG accidental Instead of placement, household purchase can Willie, who recently Simon FRASER – beach, parks, forest philanthropist Luke Luke embarked on a make a big difference to visited Luke at his ware- walks. 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Glenorchy Gazett e July 2019 3 Community News $279,000 funding boost for community café A CAFÉ dedicated to ing projects that meet addressing the problem the needs of Tasmanians of unemployment is and without organisa- one of 72 projects to tions like them, a lot of receive funding from the projects wouldn’t be able Tasmanian Community to get off the ground. Fund (TCF) in its latest “The TCF really grant round, which saw deserves recognition for $2.87 million awarded to the amazing work they community groups and continue to support.” organisations across the Twenty-one-year-old state. Liam McManus does Hamlet Inc., located work experience at in Hobart, received a Hamlet Café, working $279,000 grant from front of house and in the the TCF for the launch kitchen. of the charity’s second “I’ve run into some social enterprise, Hamlet diffi culties fi nding jobs, Catering Co. but this opportunity Hamlet Inc. chief at Hamlet will lay the executive offi cer Emily ground work so when Briffa said the charity I do get a job, my rep- existed to tackle the issue ertoire and résumé will of unemployment in speak for myself, and Tasmania. I’ll have many months’ “To date, we have worth of qualifi cation provided more than and skill,” Mr McManus 16,000 hours of work said. experience opportunities “So many people to people facing signif- have anxieties, problems icant barriers to unem- and issues that stop ployment,” she said. them from progressing “We currently have in life and it halts their From left , TCF chairwoman Sally Darke, Hobart Hamlet Café work experience parti cipants Jack Delaney and Liam McManus and Hamlet Inc. chief executi ve oﬃ cer a wait list of more than capabilities. Emily Briﬀ a. six months and this grant “This establishment will allow us to increase gives a good opportunity and Community Con- and communities. the changing needs of ty infrastructure.” Community Fund was our intake numbers by to anyone out there to nections’ ‘Fit for Work’ “It is a great source of the Tasmanian com- The Fund’s next gen- established in 1999 100 people in the fi rst get that talent and skill, program to work with pride for the TCF Board munity, and workforce eral grant round, round following the sale of the two years.” as well as help boost at-risk youth, Flourish to support so many participation is certainly 39, will open on 13 July. Trust Bank. Delivered over three their confi dence and un- Mental Health Action worthwhile projects and one of those areas. Guidelines and links An independent years, Ms Briffa said the derstanding for anything in our Hands Inc for its programs in Tasmania “The TCF continues to application forms will funding body, the grant would allow time to do with employment.” Peer Worker Service, through these grants,” to strategically evolve be available on the web- Fund provides grants to for the new catering In addition to Hamlet and Dress for Success she said. its funding programs site at www.tascomfund. community organisations enterprise to become Inc., three more large Hobart,” she said. “After distributing to better meet the org or by contacting the that make a difference completely self-suffi cient. grants were awarded to Ms Darke said the our $100 millionth dollar needs of Tasmanians by TCF offi ce on telephone by improving the social, “We’re extremely organisations to assist grants would make a from the Fund earlier this focusing on workforce 6232 7043 or 6232 environmental and eco- excited to receive a grant in projects focused on positive difference in the year, it is important for engagement, community 7269. nomic wellbeing of the like this, as it will really increasing workforce lives of many individuals us to continue to meet wellbeing and communi- The Tasmanian Tasmanian community. allow us to achieve some engagement, which TCF amazing outcomes in the chairwoman Sally Darke Advertisement community with long- said was a key focus area term success,” she said. for the TCF and much “We’d like to give a needed in our state. big thank you to the TCF “The large grants Andrew Wilkie Board – they’re support- include Youth Family INDEPENDENT MEMBER FOR CLARK Damien Hollingsworth Want to get in touch with Andrew? 0409 605 833 3 Property Representative 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 Contact me for sound advice on real estate *Weather permitting Drop by Andrew’s mobile office on the dates and locations below*: matters. Friday 5 July 11:30am-1:30pm Glenorchy Main Rd near police station Friday 19 July 11:30am-1:30pm Long Beach Sandy Bay Friday 26 July 11:30am-1:30pm Montrose/Rosetta shopping strip

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4 Glenorchy Gazett e July 2019 Community News Approved 2.5 per Providing the tools cent rates increase FROM FRONT PAGE she said. This included: to “business as usual” “Council’s improved for adult literacy operations. budget position allows • Moving to quarterly “Council’s focus has us to focus on future rates instalments (from been on delivering a sustainability measures, half yearly). balanced budget that including controlling • Providing a 20 per builds on our ongoing annual rate increases, cent discount on work to manage fi nances planning for future general waste at the prudently to achieve challenges, delivering a Jackson Street landfi ll long-term sustainability,” capital works program for residents, making she said. and forecasting a modest Glenorchy’s general “This includes deliv- budget until 2029.” waste rate the cheapest ering a cash balance of This year, Glenorchy in the region. $17.6m, a budget surplus was subject to a valuation of $191k, a $500k adjustment assessment by • Holding free tip week- contingency for future the valuer general, which ends for residents to projects and a decreased saw property values in dispose their general expenditure of $658k on Glenorchy increase by 20 waste and green waste materials, contractors and per cent for residential at the Jackson Street other expenses. properties and 10 per landfi ll in October. “Further, it allows cent for non-residential • Limiting the increase for improved funding properties. in waste management of asset renewal and Mayor Johnston said service fees charged replacement in accord- despite this, Council had with rates to 2.5 ance with a revised Asset managed to keep its rates per cent, consistent Management Strategy.” increase to a fl at 2.5 per with the general rate Last year, Council cent for both residen- increase. was faced with serious tial and non-residential • Keeping the fee for structural budget issues, ratepayers. the roll-out of the new highlighted by repeated “This is signifi cantly FOGO service to $35 operating defi cits, legacy less than the Council for its fi rst year. debt and a declining cash cost index (cost of doing • Adopting a Finan- balance forecast to a business), which has cial Hardship Policy, negative balance by July risen by 3.38 per cent, 26TEN Glenorchy LEARNs project coordinator Linda Evans, left , and Glenorchy Library literacy coordinator Tim Steel promote the allowing residents 2021. and is consistent with beneﬁ ts of adult literacy. suffering from genuine Mayor Johnston said the Hobart CPI, which AN organisation body knows about come together to work Steel said the library fi nancial hardship to through structural budget has varied from between dedicated to improving literacy and numeracy, collaboratively to address offered a number of apply to Council for a reforms, Council had 2.1–3 per cent during Tasmania’s adult reading, the second is everyone is the problem of low-level services to improve adult waiver or deferral of made a huge effort to the year,” she said. writing, numeracy and supported, and the third literacy in the Glenorchy literacy. their rates and waste improve its budget posi- “To achieve a fl at communication skills vis- is everyone communi- municipality.” “We want to provide management service tion through signifi cant rates rise of 2.5 per cent ited Northgate Shopping cates clearly.” Ms Evans said the the community with the charges. savings measures and for all our ratepayers, Centre to deliver the sec- Ms Evans said responses at the pop-up knowledge and skills to by addressing the legacy Council has introduced “This Budget is fair ond stage of its project. while the fi rst stage of stall in Northgate were meet their goals, so it’s issues head-on. two separate rates for and equitable and paves 26TEN is a program the project focused on positive, with people not about what we want “Achievements made residential and non-resi- the way for Council to that addresses the issue raising awareness among curious to learn about to teach you, it’s about over the past year to dential properties. focus on exciting projects of low-level adult literacy individuals, the second 26TEN. what you want to learn,” improve the budget “This will ensure to help build the future in Tasmania by providing stage was to engage “I’d like people to he said. position include reaching there is a consistent of Glenorchy,” Mayor a number of services businesses. feel comfortable and “The library is a great a deal with the Federal contribution to Council’s Johnston said. 26TEN Glenorchy “We want to encour- come up and say, ‘hey, I place to come and get Government to shut overall rates revenue “These include LEARNs project coordi- age them to promote do need some help’ – it’s support, and knowing down the Derwent Park and that our residential working to implement nator Linda Evans said the benefi ts of improved nothing to be embar- that there is this support Reuse Scheme, saving ratepayers don’t do all the funding from the about one in two Tas- literacy in the workplace rassed about, everyone’s that’s free of charge, $500k in expenditure per the heavy lifting.” Hobart City Deal, which manians had diffi culty in and in their business,” here to help them,” she people ready to help you year and avoiding having Mayor Johnston said has committed $25m reading, writing or maths she said. said. gives people the knowl- to repay $7.1m in grant in addition to the fl at in funding for northern to a level that saw them “We also want to 26TEN has partnered edge and confi dence to funds and negotiating a rates increase, Council suburbs rail corridor and struggle to get through build a community of with Libraries Tasmania engage with learning.” fi ve-year payment term had introduced a range $30m for affordable daily life. practice, which is a group to deliver these objec- For more informa- for the Board of Inquiry of community initiatives housing, as well as com- “There are three goals of people from busi- tives. tion, visit www.26ten.tas. costs, with more than to make things easier for pleting the revitalisation of 26TEN,” she said. 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Glenorchy Gazett e July 2019 5 Community News Emotional regulation a focus for Men’s Health Week WITH depression and to social connection. anxiety effecting millions “Coming back from of Australian men, Mates- deployment you can see 4Mates is raising aware- the risks, such as social ness of the importance of alienation and discon- mindfulness and emotion- nection with your civilian al regulation to improve family and friends,” he quality of life. said. After joining the “Mates4Mates is a airforce in 2001 as a spe- great place for return- cialised airforce defence ing veterans to fi nd a guard, Glenorchy resident reconnection within the Nate Fenton knows the community – they’ve issues returning Australian been part of the defence Defence Force (ADF) force community for men and women face. however many years and Mr Fenton was this is a place for them to deployed overseas to the fi nd new networks and a Middle East for a period sense of community out- of six months, where he side the defence force.” conducted aircraft secu- Mates4Mates special- rity operations and VIP ises in providing rehabilita- escorts and protection in tion and support services a team environment. for current and ex-serving In mid-2007, Mr ADF men and women Fenton was discharged with injuries, including from the airforce and re- mental health issues, and turned to Hobart to look their families. for work in the civilian Currently in Australia domain. it’s estimated that one in “I found it really diffi ve men will experience fi cult to go from a place depression and one in that had such an ethos of eight will experience teamwork and structure anxiety – all risk factors to a civilian workspace for suicide. Mates4Mates liaison oﬃ cer Brendan Barry, left , with ex-airforce personnel Nate Fenton. where I couldn’t identify Men make up 75 per anymore.” wellbeing. that if symptoms persist, speaking out and asking visit mates4mates.org or with the structure or cent of all suicide deaths. The services Mates- “STOPP stands you see a health care pro- for help would also help phone 1300 4 MATES. comraderie that didn’t Mates4Mates liason 4Mates offers includes for stop, take a breath, fessional – we can all take further reduce the stigma Australians can also appear to be there,” Mr offi cer Brendan Barry bushwalks, workshops, observe, pull back for small steps to improve surrounding mental health contact Lifeline on 13 Fenton said. said the biggest killer of social programs and the perspective and practice our mental wellbeing issues and encourage 11 14 or Beyond Blue “For a long time I soldiers was loneliness. STAIR Program, which what works – it helps us from day-to-day.” more men to seek help. on 1300 224 636 for tried to battle on by “Loneliness leads to teaches participants emo- effectively address and Mr Miller said For more information, support. myself and fi nd this sense substance abuse, it leads tional regulation skills and manage emotional re- of civilian identity within to internalising emotions inter-personel function sponses that are challeng- myself. and could lead to suicide, over 12 weeks to im- ing, diffi cult or that cause “I struggled for many so Mates4Mates provides prove day-to-day life. anger,” he said. Hobart years, and it was only that mateship and builds Mates4Mates “Everyone can expe- through a vocational oc- that network,” he said. Tasmania manager rience strong emotional cupational rehab that they “When you’re given Josh Miller encouraged responses at times, but suggested I get in contact an ADF uniform, you’re men of all ages to use it’s important to under- with Mates4Mates in given a set of values RELOCATION evidence-based strategies stand that there are ways September last year.” and identity, and when of practicing mindfulness, to help stop negative Mr Fenton said Mates- you get out there isn’t remembering to “STOPP” thoughts and feelings 4Mates assisted with pro- that purpose, mission or and using sensory skills to from spiralling. viding him with pathways feeling of importance help manage their mental “But it’s imperative SALEAT 174 ELIZABETH STREET, HOBART UP TO6 0 % O F F ALL FLOORSTOCK

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6 Glenorchy Gazett e July 2019 Community News Reducing community fear – a collaborative approach By Ben Duffey Detective Sergeant, Glenorchy Criminal Investigation Branch

Mary Eleanor Natural Funeral Services funeral directors Tamika Kulla, left , and Sandra Bamford. ALTOUGH victims feel the immediate effects of crime, the community as ARE YOU DYING TO KNOW? a whole is also impacted. DEATH can be scary. to satisfy their curiosity “Planning for it isn’t Physical damage can And while it was and provide information going to make you die often heal and property once an integral part of about end of life – before, – if anything, it’s a gift to can be replaced, but the life, it has now become during and after – not as your family, as you are psychological state of something of a mystery funeral directors, but as saving them from having fear caused by crime may for many people. everyday people. “ to make hard funeral-care have lasting impacts. Mary Eleanor Natural “The vision of having decisions while they are Policing responses Funeral Care – a holistic a National Dying to Know grieving.” must go beyond the funeral directive company Day is to create a world As a holistic funeral promotion of crime pre- in Sorell – is hoping to where we all know what care company, Ms Bam- vention and intelligence shed some light on death to do when someone is ford said they focused on gathering and develop and dying and, in the pro- dying, and once again the whole death process ongoing relationships Photo credit: Ethan Sykes. cess, break down barriers make death a part of life.” and empowering families with residents that reduc- and encourage people to Held at the Sorell Me- to be involved as little or Two of these initi- As a signifi cant closely with the youth of es fear within commu- atives include ‘Adopt contributor to a reduc- today and tomorrow, we start having those diffi cult morial Hall on Saturday as much as they feel able. nities. conversations. 3 August, the expo will “We look at who a a Cop’ and ‘Police and tion of the involvement aim to enhance the quali- Research highlights Community Youth Clubs’ of young people in ty of life for communities The company will be feature fl oral arranging, person was in life and that personal fear of hosting a ‘Dying to Know singing as a form of thera- how we can actually care (PCYC). dangerous or anti-social affected by crime and crime causes increased Adopt a Cop is activities, it also provides reduce the fear crime Expo’ next month, held py and advanced care di- and honour them and levels of anxiety, to coincide with National rective workshops, among the family they’ve left designed to enhance the a conduit for increased engenders. withdrawal from social relationship between po- levels of communica- Programs such as Dying to Know Day on 8 an array of exhibitors and behind,” she said. activities and changes in August. speakers. “Families are incredi- lice offi cers and children, tion, understanding and Adopt a Cop and PCYC personal behaviours. providing primary schools mutual respect between provide opportunities for The awareness day The event will feature bly vulnerable during this However, by increas- is held each year to guest speaker Professor time and we fi nd that with access to designated police, young people and young people at risk of ing the accessibility of police offi cers who, after the Tasmanian commu- participating in dangerous promote death literacy Michael Asby, director many don’t feel prepared police to the community – how, as people and of palliative care at the enough to make informed a period of time, can be nity. or anti-social behaviour, and increasing the levels formally adopted by the As an organisation, to build positive relation- communities, we can be Royal Hobart Hospital, a choices when it comes of trust within the com- better at knowing what kid’s corner, fi lm screen- to after death care and school as their own. we are committed to in- ships with police and the munity, policing agencies Adopted offi cers creasing the accessibility community. to do when someone is ing, a range of exhibitors funeral decisions. can enhance the quality dying, caring or grieving. including stonemasons, “A part of death liter- promote discussion on of police to the Tasmania Through the proof life for communities a number of topics, community and are motion of community Mary Eleanor Natural integrative counselling, acy is understanding what affected by crime and Funeral Care holistic Small Prints, Bears of you can do and at Mary including road and focused on providing a partnerships where we reduce the fear crime public safety and stranger policing service that goes all work together, we will funeral director Sandra Hope, Living Urns, and Eleanor, we aim to give engenders. Bamford said the expo charity Angel Gowns families time and choice awareness. beyond just solving crime continue to address the As a Detective Ser- The PCYC is a non- and gathering intelli- issues facing the neigh- was all about familiarising Australia. so they can look back in geant, currently attached people with just some of Coffee, pizza and time and be at peace with for-profi t, youth-based gence. bourhood and aim to to the Glenorchy Crimi- community organisation By increasing the increase the quality of life the processes, options and Devonshire teas will also their decisions. nal Investigation Branch, choices around planning be available. “When people have that was fi rst launched in levels of trust within the for communities affected I have seen fi rsthand the 1980s. community and working by crime. and preparing for end of Ms Bamford said it the opportunity to get the impacts crime has life. should be an enjoyable involved, it’s amazing to upon individuals and the “Years ago, death was day out with an informa- see their creative powers community, as well as such an integral part of tive twist. fl ourish and the healing the fear certain crimes life and for many cultures, “If you are even that this can produce.” produce for those com- it still is,” she said. remotely curious about The Dying to Know munity members. “But the unknown has anything related to death Expo will be held Community partner- crept in and many people and dying, then we’ll between 10am-4pm on ships are critical for com- fear not knowing what to probably have an answer Saturday 3 August at munity policing efforts to do when they or a loved for you,” she said. Sorell Memorial Hall. be effective and involve one are faced with it, and “It’s so important For more information, an ongoing commitment that is exactly the focus of that people start thinking contact event coordinator from the police and com- this expo. about their death care Tamika Kulla on 0498 munity to work together “It’s allowing people now, no matter their age. 051 692. to address issues facing Child Care Connections – Benjafield & the neighbourhood. As an organisation, Berriedale Child Care Centres are OPEN we are committed to providing the community Glenorchy City Council’s Child Care Centres - Berriedale and with quality policing that Benjafield are taking bookings now for 2019. goes beyond just solving crime and gathering Child Care Connections have a professional, dedicated and intelligence. friendly team who are trained and experienced. We are committed to providing psychological We offer a variety of care including daily, weekly and sessional reassurance, increasing care, catering for children from 6 weeks to 7 years of age in our levels of trust and the 2 Long Day Care Services. accessibility of police to the community in Our services operate Monday – Friday from 7.30am to 6.00pm. order to address criminal offending. Don’t delay call today for further information: choosing This is particularly education and care is one of the most important decisions you important in regard to the youth of today and will make for your child. tomorrow. Tasmania Police has Benjafield Child Care Centre Berriedale Child Care Centre a number of community 109 Hopkins Street 671 Main Road policing initiatives that Moonah 7009 Berriedale 7011 increases the levels of trust and accessibility of Phone: 62 166 611 Phone: 62 166 688 police for youths within neighbourhoods. 7

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The GAP program has seen 96 greyhounds adopted this year so far. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SOUGHT FOR GREYHOUND KENNEL FACILITY TASRACING is seeking ed facility owned and has been based out of members of the public available for adoption.” in 2016. reach a re-homing target expressions of interest operated by Tasracing the private kennels of to engage with the Tasracing’s GAP has In 2019/20 to date, of more than 150 grey- for the company to pur- with full public access the GAP coordinator,” program and meet and been in operation since 96 greyhounds have hounds through its GAP chase an existing kennel would allow the GAP he said. greet greyhounds. late 2009 and during been adopted. facility annually. facility suitable for its to better demonstrate “While Tasracing “A kennel facility 2017/18, GAP re- The current waiting Responses to the Greyhound Adoption to the community has greatly appreciated owned and operated by homed 102 greyhounds list on the GAP website EOI are to be lodged Program (GAP). that greyhounds were being able to operate Tasracing will address into the Tasmanian has 91 greyhounds electronically at eoi-ken- Tasracing chief perfectly suited to being the GAP from a private this and assist the public community. either waiting or ready [email protected]. executive offi cer Paul pets. residence and kennels, it to visit and interact with Eighty-fi ve grey- to be rehomed. au by 5pm on 12 July Eriksson said a dedicat- “To date, the GAP has made it diffi cult for greyhounds that are hounds were rehomed Tasracing’s goal is to 2019.

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8 Glenorchy Gazett e July 2019 Community News Elwick delivers Main Road Glenorchy ushers Biggest Morning Tea in its 200th anniversary By David Parham McCarty’s Road was Heritage offi cer, an advance in that it Glenorchy City rationalised a variety of Council even rougher bush tracks along the western bank MAIN Road was opened of the Derwent, some in June 1819 when the of them likely based on entrepreneurial ex-con- pathways used by the vict Denis McCarty, in muwinina people. seeking his reward of From the mid-1820s 2000 acres of land, bold- until the mid-1840s, ly declared his road from all the work in upgrad- Hobart Town to New ing the Main Road to Norfolk to be complete. engineered standards was McCarty’s confi dence undertaken by convict in his construction was, gangs, including those however, not shared by stationed at New Town the Governor of Tasma- and O’Brien’s Bridge. nia, William Sorell. As part of this work, ELWICK Hotel patrons Centre was absolutely Mrs Toy said the day The post-construc- the section established by enjoyed a spread of brilliant, just about every held special meaning to tion review described McCarty east from the delicious food at an Aus- shop donated wonderful her, as she was diagnosed tree stumps remaining New Town Rivulet to just tralia’s Biggest Morning prizes for us to hand out,” with bowel cancer in on the road formation, shy of O’Brien’s Bridge Tea event, raising vital Mrs Toy said. September 2018. sub-standard drainage (corresponding to present funds for breast cancer “There was also a “I want to make a dif- and defi cient bridges, day Kelvin Avenue and research. wonderful $500 donation ference for people living excepting those at New Coleman Street) was Photo of mid-20th century milepost. Photo credit: D. Parham. Held on 23 May, the from Tascon Construc- with cancer and help fi nd Town and O’Brien’s Farm, realigned to its current event raised more than tion.” a cure for everybody,” and deemed the road to position. buses. road status for the fi rst $3,300 for the Cancer Mrs Toy said about she said. be impassable to carts. While the river re- In the intervening pe- time in its 164-year Council. 60 people attended the Mrs Toy and her Correspondence be- tained its pre-eminence, riod, the fi rst cars arrived history. Elwick Hotel custom- morning tea, with every- husband own a home tween the parties ensued, providing connections on the scene (speed As you travel along er Stephanie Toy helped one having a wonderful renovations and cleaning however any prospect of across the river via limited to 16km/h in the Main Road, spare a organise the event, gath- time. business called Hardcore effective remediation was ferries and punts, the 1908). thought for all those who ering donations and priz- “It was great seeing a Pirates and regularly cut short when McCarty Main Road continued to Glenorchy’s isolation have made their way es to raffl e off throughout community come togeth- donate to the Cancer tragically drowned after evolve. was left in the past. along the western bank the community. er for such a great cause,” Council, as well as Triple his boat capsized on the In the 1820s-30s, Rapid industrialisa- of the River Derwent, “Northgate Shopping she said. M’s Give Me 5 For Kids. River Derwent in 1820. horse drawn passenger tion and suburbanisation not just over the course coaches began to ply the saw a marked increase in of the past 200 years, but road between Hobart private vehicle ownership for thousands of years. and New Norfolk with after WW2, prompting From the Aborigi- staging points at inns, construction of the fi rst nal people so unjustly including Undine, the stage of the four lane displaced to McCarty Berriedale, Traveller’s rest Brooker Highway as far the ‘plausible rogue’ who ‘ 19 WINTER (Connewarre), and the north as Berriedale. struck the fi rst blow, to Black Snake marking the Further extensions the convict road builders half-way point. to Granton, bypassing and to the engineers PRO–– By 1849, the im- Claremont and Austins and road crews past and provements were such Ferry in 1983, consigned present who have all had that horses needed only the Main Road to local a hand in its evolution. GRAM be changed at Cooley’s in Moonah and at the York in Granton. When the Bridgewa- ter causeway and fi rst bridge was completed LAWYER in 1849, the Main Road formed part of the high- • Free initial Consultation way linking the southern and northern capitals. • Seniors Discounts While the arrival of the railway in 1875 had • Fixed Fee Conveyancing a profound effect upon the commercial viability JM LEGAL & CONVEYANCING of river traffi c, the Main Road continued its evolution, accommodating 0431 803 426 CREATIVE new modes of transport. Trams began op- GLENORCHY erating in Moonah in 449A Main Road (near Medicare) EXCHANGE 1893 and by the 1920s, operated alongside motor www.jmlc.net.au WORKSHOPS IN EVERYTHING AT THE KICKSTART ARTS CENTRE UKULELE, DRAMA AND JEWELLERY-MAKING COURSES. Sue Hickey MP WORKSHOPS IN INTERACTIVE ART, CALLIGRAPHY, LIBERAL MEMBER FOR CLARK BASKET WEAVING, YOGA, PILATES, ART PLAY, COOKING CLASSES, VICTORIAN PATCHWORK AND MORE! 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STEP UP IN 2020 Model Train Show rolls into Glenorchy

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SPRING 2019 ISSUE DEADLINES: Adverti sing booking: Monday 16 September Editorial submission: Monday 16 September Adverti sing material: Monday 23 September Distributed: October 2019, inserted in the Glenorchy Still a girl at heart Gazett e, Hobart Observer and Eastern Shore Sun CREMORNE resident Anne with them, so they have the chance them – it was so much fun and a Turn any Toilet into a Crummy, pictured, has lived an to do things they wouldn’t be able great success,” she said. adventurous life, proving age is no to do normally,” she said. “More recently, I have focused ...Simply by barrier to volunteering and giving “We offer really adventurous on the outdoor and environmental Changing the Seat! back to the community. activities to the girls such as abseil- component of guiding being the BIDET Joining Girl Guides as an eight- ing, caving, hiking, canyoning and national voice for the state outdoor year-old in 1962, Mrs Crummy white water rafting.” activities managers.” instantly fell in love with getting in Mrs Crummy said Girl Guides Along with guiding, Mrs Install Now! touch with the outdoors and the helped boost the confi dence of Crummy has volunteered for many challenges that came with guiding. young women, giving them oppor- other organisations and associations On your toilet ... it “As a child, there weren’t the tunities to make friendships and in her local community – a value only takes minutes activities that there are today,” Mrs develop leadership skills. instilled by her parents. Crummy said. “Guiding is an amazing oppor- This has included being “Guiding was new in the com- tunity for girls’ personal develop- involved with playgroups, school  Warm water wash munity and was held on a Saturday ment – they get to go outside and fundraising committees, the school  Warm air dryer morning very near my home. camp, take risks in a safe environ- library, as well as helping with “I loved the magic of the sto- ment and learn new things,” she archiving at Calvary Hospital.  Soft closing lid ries, the structure of the program said. She also volunteered with the  Heated seat and the challenges.” “What keeps me there is the Ulverstone Basketball Association Following coming of age, connections you make, I’ve made for 20 years and is currently acting ...& more Mrs Crummy took a break from friends all around Australia and the as secretary of the Cremorne guiding to pursue other endeavours world through guiding.” Coastcare Group after wanting to – travelling extensively, joining the Girl Guides has recently been get involved in the coastal suburb Royal Australian Air Force, marry- rallying public support by selling when she moved back down there ing and having a family. its iconic biscuits to help fund pro- three years ago. In 1997, she rejoined Girl grams and activities that empower “You get so much out of Guides after being asked to be a girls by helping them gain valuable volunteering – you get to meet guide leader in Ulverstone. life skills and reach their full poten- new people, become part of and Funding “My daughter had recently tial in life. support your community,” Mrs Voted Best Bidet options in the world joined Guides, so I took up the Mrs Crummy said one of her Crummy said. 2 years in a row available opportunity and loved it,” Mrs favourite memories of guiding “It’s knowing you’re making Crummy said. was when they fi rst started selling a difference in some small way, She is now the national Girl Guides biscuits in Tasmania in and just by supporting somebody For more information or to purchase phone outdoor activities manager for Girl 1965, when a packet cost 20 cents. you’re making that difference.” Call now for your Discount! Quote for Discount Guides Australia. “We piled my father’s trailer For more information on Girl “It’s a privilege to take the girls with tons of biscuits and drove all Guides Tasmania, visit www.guides- 03 6111 0548 906PT to camp and spend a weekend around the neighbourhood selling tas.org.au. WHY MOVE? Future proof your home with a stairlift: • Indoor and Outdoor, Straight and Curved INDEPENDENT LIVING MOBILITY • Statewide installation and service + • 53Cnr Sunderland Sunderland St St (Crn & Derwent Derwent Park Park Rd) Rd Moonah Moonah Check out our display at Mobility4All, 53 Sunderland St (Cnr Derwent Park Rd), Derwent Park Ph (03) 6273 8300 [email protected] I Contact us today for a quote www.mobility4all.com.au STAIRLIFT SALES TASMANIA Tasmania’s only stairlift specialist P: 1300 919 406 (local call cost) or (03) 6272 2966 • E: [email protected] • W: www.stairliftsalestasmania.com.au 14

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Dignitaries lead the way in the recent COTA Tasmania Walk Against Elder Abuse. Generations unite against elder abuse MORE than 200 people ranging as importantly, there’s no excuse overnight. from teenage school students to for ignoring elder abuse,” COTA “In the case of elder abuse, grandparents strode simultaneously Tasmania chief executive offi cer enduring solutions will not be through Launceston and Hobart Sue Leitch said. found without long-term, meaning- streets recently in COTA Tasma- Walk participants displayed ful commitments at every level of nia’s annual Walk Against Elder special banners with important government. Abuse. messages about the most common “COTA was pleased to see the The walks were organised by forms of elder abuse. State Government’s commitment COTA to acknowledge internation- This included misusing endur- in the recent State Budget for the al World Elder Abuse Awareness ing powers of attorney, denying additional $850,000 in funding Day, which was held in June. social contact, failing to look after for the elder abuse prevention The Hobart walk was bolstered frail old people, and sexual and strategy. by the presence of dozens of high physical abuse. “Public events like the Walk school students from Ogilvie and Mrs Leitch said increased Against Elder Abuse help make Kingston high schools, who walked awareness of elder abuse must be change happen, as citizens and the streets singing, carrying banners accompanied by increased action governments join together to show and spreading the word that inter- by all stakeholders. they care and insist that others generational respect also helped “We all have a job to do in pro- notice that there is a problem with stop elder abuse at its source. tecting older Tasmanians through elder abuse and at a more visceral “These passionate people policy change and legislation, and level, ageism in general. DENTURE CLINIC walked with us in Hobart and fostering a community-wide shift “We must help the community Launceston because they want in our attitudes to age and ageing,” recognise that action is necessary IN CLAREMONT everyone to know that there is no she said. and such action and support really excuse for elder abuse, but just “But change doesn’t happen can change lives.” Let Lauren and Maria ensure your smile creates a lasting impression ENT & Audiology Services • Free Consultation NOW in Hobart

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prime times WINTER 2019 Mervyn’s greenfi ngers help others FOR ninety-two-year-old demonstration of a fl ower Mervyn Stanton, pictured, activity. volunteering has given “It gives them a bit him “extra life”, with the of social activity and at benefi ts stretching far the same time gets them beyond helping others. using their fi ngers and Mr Stanton began their brains.” volunteering when his Mr Stanton’s wife sad- late wife Margaret moved ly passed away in 2014 into the Uniting AgeWell after being diagnosed Queensborough Rise with Parkinson’s Disease. Community seven years However, Mr Stanton ago. continues volunteering, “She was a great helping transform the gardener and one of the gardens at Queensbor- things she noticed most ough Rise, as well as at when she came down the Rosetta communities was the garden had no Strathaven and Strath- colour,” Mr Stanton said. glen. “I started bringing He also organises down pot plants from lifestyle activities for the Wynyard when I visited residents, including the and put them outside her crossword group, resident window.” quiz, and bingo, assists This gained the with the weekly bus trips, admiration of residents, and participates in the family members and staff weekly church service. who commented on the Mr Stanton’s volun- begonias. teering became so valu- to help.” it’s not very long before Uniting AgeWell chief volunteering allows you of volunteers and for that Noticing the interest able to Uniting AgeWell Mr Stanton said vol- they lose many of their executive offi cer Andrew to enrich the lives of we are very grateful.” around gardening at the that he was awarded the unteering was something mental and physical Kinnersly said volun- others,” he said. For more information home, Mr Stanton estab- 2018 Uniting AgeWell that everybody should capabilities. teering was a great way “We could not about becoming a Unit- lished a gardening club Volunteer of the Year do, as it not only bene- “Even to be able to to learn new skills, gain provide the high level ing AgeWell volunteer, to keep his wife and the Tasmania Award. fi ted the community, but just give an hour or two work experience, make of care our clients enjoy phone (03) 9251 5219 residents engaged. “I simply helped also provided a sense of a day helps somebody friends and have fun. everyday without our or email volunteers@ It still runs to this day. the staff and bit by bit, I personal development. somewhere.” “Most importantly, loyal and devoted army unitingagewell.org. “It’s held once a found I could do more,” “When my wife month and it gives the Mr Stanton said. passed away, I thought residents a chance to pot “The staff at volunteering was some- the plants and do a bit Queensborough Rise thing I could do for my of dead heading around are a marvellous bunch own enjoyment, and the garden – whatever to work with and the it has kept me both physi- they’re capable of,” Mr residents over the years cally and mentally active,” Stanton said. have become friends and he said. “If it’s the sort of day family to me. “I notice that when where you can’t go out- “There have been so people start to sit back side, we have a quiz or a many things I could do and not really do much, Please join the Hobart Doll Club Inc for

Glenorchy’s A Day at the Races own community aquatic facility At the 2019 Hobart Doll Show

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16 Glenorchy Gazett e July 2019 prime times WINTER 2019 What matters most? offi cer Colleen Johnstone their values and prefer- said. ences regarding both the “However, many peo- type and place of care, ple are unsure of what and place of death. services are available, “Unfortunately, many Eureka Glenorchy Gardens residents with family and friends at how to access them and people leave it too late to a fundraising event for Cancer Council Tasmania. the benefi ts of thinking talk to family and friends about this and having the about their wishes,” Ms conversations early.” Johnstone said. As the peak body for “A reluctance to palliative care in the state, face up to some hard Banding Palliative Care Tasmania decisions while people is proactive in education, are still healthy and able community engagement to choose for themselves and advocacy on behalf makes the decision-mak- together to of the sector, the commu- ing that much harder for nity and its members. their loved ones in the “Our mission is to future.” ensure that all Tasmani- Ms Johnstone said ans have access to good dying was a normal part fi ght cancer quality palliative and end- of life, so it was important EUREKA Glenorchy residents have been of-life care and are well for all Tasmanians to have Gardens residents have personally affected by educated on the support discussions about death banded together with cancer, with one resident Senator Catryna Bilyk, left , met with Palliati ve Care Tasmania chief executi ve oﬃ cer Colleen they can receive,” Ms and dying and the type of Johnstone and palliati ve care volunteer Rob Hill to talk about what would matt er most to them if family and friends to sharing that 10 members Johnstone said. care they would want to they were faced with a life-limiti ng illness. raise vital funds for Can- of her family had died of “We want to get them receive if they could no cer Council Tasmania. the disease.” PALLIATIVE Care in May – urged people to year could benefi t from thinking about what really longer speak for them- Around 30 people Cancer Council Tasmania is encouraging start thinking about their high-quality, end-of-life matters most to them selves. attended a lunch and Tasmania offers a wide all Tasmanians to refl ect end of life. care. and start actually talking “National Palliative afternoon tea, which range of support services on what would be most According to the “With our ageing about it.” Care Week is a great ex- included a blind auction to people impacted by important to them if they Productivity Commis- population, we are By having these cuse to get the ball rolling and trade table to raise cancer, as well as under- became seriously ill. sion’s recent report into seeing a large demand conversations with their and start these conversa- $520 for the charity. taking cancer prevention With the theme of human services, between for palliative care with loved ones and health tions,” she said. Cancer Council Tas- activities and funding ‘What Matters Most?’, 80,000 and 140,000 needs increasing across professionals, people can “Our website is also mania prevention offi cer cancer research. National Palliative Care of the 160,000 people Tasmania,” Palliative Care ensure their treatment full of information on Jill Pierce said more than Eureka residents were Week – which was held who die in Australia each Tasmania chief executive and care best aligns with important topics such as nine Tasmanians received keen to hear how they palliative care services in a cancer diagnosis every could help reduce their Tasmania, advance care day. own risk of getting cancer planning, planning for the “The residents at and learn about the early future and links to other Eureka Glenorchy signs and symptoms. great websites which can Gardens wanted to show “The earlier cancer help guide you in the their support for Cancer is found, the greater the Get more from right direction.” Council Tasmania and chance of successful For more information raise money for those treatment and if needed, about palliative care in affected by cancer,” she people can get medical Tasmania, visit tas.pallia- said. assistance in a timely your in-home care tivecare.org.au. “Many of the manner,” Ms Pierce said.

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Glenorchy Gazett e July 2019 17 Community News From human shield to human support AMARA Tholley will Mr Tholley’s family of offi cer for international never forget the 10-sec- nine began their walk of services staff. ond argument with his more than 100 kilo- He has travelled brother over a new white metres to a refugee camp around Australia with the Parti cipants are enjoying the beneﬁ ts of the weekly ‘Joint Movement’ program. shirt that literally saved in neighbouring Guinea. department, including his life. That journey, which delivering services in The 16-year-old was included two very hard remote Indigenous com- Arthritis sufferers reaping the part of a huge crowd years in a refugee camp, munities in the Northern being herded by rebels as eventually ended in Territory. a human shield towards Hobart and a job at the “That work was the benefi ts of group strength exercise Government fi ghters in Department of Human best thing I’ve ever done Sierra Leone in West Services. for myself and I was able IT can be hard to start do more,” she said. worsen osteoarthritis gram attend an individual Africa in 1999. “I remember arriving to give so much back to exercising when you are “If you experience symptoms. pre-exercise assessment It was then that Mr and the sun was out,” Mr the community, it was so living with pain, stiffness pain, exercise actually Shirley, a participant where they complete six Tholley’s brother realised Tholley said. fulfi lling,” he said. and infl ammation. helps reduce this by of Joint Movement, simple fi tness tests. he was wearing his only “The immigration “We could literally That is why Arthritis increasing muscle tone said before she started After 10 weeks, they brand-new piece of offi cial who welcomed see the difference we & Osteoporosis Tasma- around the joint, which attending classes she then complete a post clothing. us said it was a beau- were making to people’s nia is delivering group takes some of the strain had diffi culty picking up assessment to show the “He pushed me tiful day, but we were lives every day.” strength training exercise off your joints. things from the fl oor. improvements gained to the side of the road freezing. His family feel classes that are gentle and “It is rewarding to “Now I can squat from attending weekly and demanded I give “We were a long extremely privileged to suitable for all levels of see participants progress, down to gather up all the strength exercise classes. him back the shirt,” Mr way from warm African have been given a sec- ability. build confi dence and be grandchildren’s Lego,” Positive results from Tholley said. weather.” ond chance at life. Currently, there are able to do things they she said. these tests encourage “The next thing I Mr Tholley shared “My arrival in Aus- 50 active participants in haven’t been able to do Another participant, people to keep exercising know, I wake up and his story as part of Refu- tralia was the best thing the ‘Joint Movement’ pro- for some years.” Christine, said she had when they see the pro- there are bodies and gee Week recently, which to ever happen to me, gram who attend weekly Strength training done nothing in her gar- gress they have made. blood everywhere.” celebrates the courage, better than my best day,” classes and are experienc- has specifi c, well-proven den for the past 13 years. An analysis of the re- Miraculously, both resilience and contribu- Mr Tholley said. ing the benefi ts of regular benefi ts for people of all After participating in sults from a group of 31 boys survived. tions made by refugees “I want to continue structured exercise while ages, abilities and fi tness regular strength training, participants showed that When they fi nally to Australian society. to contribute to the com- having fun. levels. she said she was able to the average increase in made it home through Eighteen years on, munity which opened Joint Movement Benefi ts include less do gardening and prun- lower body strength was the chaos and carnage, Mr Tholley is again the door to me. leader Emma Martyn said pain without further ing because her shoulder 40 per cent, upper body their mother said it was calling Hobart home, “I live in the lucky exercise leaders under- medications, better and upper body strength strength was 43 per cent time to leave. working as a support country, that’s for sure.” stood the challenges movement and balance, had improved. and aerobic endurance participants experienced. fl exibility and coordina- Research has shown was improved by 50 per She said exercises tion, improved stamina that exercise has a similar cent. could be modifi ed to and ability to undertake benefi t on osteoarthri- The social side to meet the needs of the daily activities, better re- tis symptoms when exercising in a group individual. covery from joint surgery compared to pain-reliev- increases motivation and “Strength exercise and improved feelings of ing drugs, but with few often some participants strengthens muscles, wellbeing. unwanted side effects. meet after class for a bones and joints – strong- On the fl ip side, New participants to coffee and chat. er muscles enable you to not being active could the Joint Movement pro- No matter what your age, the evidence is loud and clear: simple strength training completed regularly can, and will, help. Josh Willie MLC Group strength classes are $10 per session. Labor Member for Elwick At this stage, classes are offered in Clarence on a Monday morning, a: 1/16 Albert Road, Kingston Monday after- Moonah TAS 7009 noon, Glenorchy Tuesday p: 03 6212 2306 morning and Huonville Wednesday morning. e: [email protected] If you would like to www.taslabor.com know more about joining a strength exercise class, place a free call to the Putting people first Arthritis Infoline on 1800 011 041.  taslabor.com  @TasmanianLabor  TasmanianLabor

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18 Glenorchy Gazett e July 2019

Preparation for hiking

By Jo Cordell-Cooper* hiking, they need a structured program to SO, you’ve got your buck- complete this four-day et list of remote places adventure. you want to visit. Here is a rough You are excited, and guide to the preparation on signing up wondered, required six months out “am I fi t enough for this from this adventure: and if not, how do I get fi t enough?” Weeks 1-4: As part of my work as • Establish a walking rou- a personal trainer, I offer tine four times a week. preparation for hiking • 2x30 to 45-minute seminars and training walks at pace. plans for everyday people • 2x90-minute walks with big goals. with a two to three So, how do you get fi t hour walk at week four. enough for an adven- Walk on paths and ture that will stretch you fi re trails, wear a light physically? pack that’s three to four Don’t be daunted, the kilograms. process is easier than you think. Weeks 5-8: To begin with, start • Walk 2x45 minutes at with the end in mind – pace, one of these can what are the demands of be quite hilly – lots of this hike? huff and puff. Is it a single, long or • Also do 2x1.5 to two- walks. and leg strength. • 1x three hour walk. • Two weeks out from experience. multi-day trek? Do you hour walk each week. • Mix up what you • Add 1x1.5 to two-hour • At week 20, complete your trip, do a full day *Jo Cordell-Cooper runs need a pack and if yes, Walk on paths, fi re are walking on – a walk at pace – get a six to seven-hour hike with an eight-kilo- the award-winning Jo CC how heavy? What is the trails, and well-marked combination of paths, some hills in. You walk. Wear a pack gram pack. Holistic PT specialising surface – like a fi re trail, bush tracks. fi re trails, bush tracks, need to both climb that’s six to seven Assuming you are in autoimmune condi- bush navigation, or rock • At week eight, com- uneven surfaces. and descend and keep kilograms. coping with all of that, tions and preparation hopping? Is it hilly or fl at? plete a three to four • At week 12, com- walking on a variety of you are good to do the for hiking. For more Is this trek at altitude? hour walk. Wear a plete a four to fi ve surfaces. Weeks 21-24: Milford Track. information or to enrol Next question is, how pack that’s four to fi ve hour walk. Wear a • At week 16, complete • 2x60-minute walk. There’s lots of ways in the free preparation fi t are you? kilograms. pack that’s fi ve to six a fi ve to six hour walk. • 1x strength class. to alter training to suit for hiking seminars, make I’ve just begun work- kilograms. • 1x four-hour walk, plus busy schedules, but contact on 0409 862 ing with a group of clients Weeks 9-12: Weeks 17-20: something restorative ultimately you have got 206, [email protected] or for a trip to New Zealand • 2x60 minutes at pace, Weeks 13-16: • 2x60 minutes at pace. like yoga, pilates or to put the work in so on facebook @holisticper- to walk the Milford Track. one quite hilly. • 1x60-minute walk. • 1x strength class. aqua aerobics. you can fully enjoy the sonaltraining. For those new to • Do 2x2 to 2.5-hour • 1x strength class focusing on core, balance Blue Cow Theatre in association with Three River Theatre Visual arts exhibition MOONAH Arts Centre 9.6m), which can be Space (viewable from Applications to be (MAC) is calling out for combined to form the the street). part of MAC’s 2020 expressions of interest larger Main Space (13.3 Full detail about all exhibition program close to be part of the visual x 9.6m). MACs exhibition spaces midnight Monday 19 arts exhibition program Other spaces avail- and associated venue August 2019. in 2020. able for exhibitions in- fees can be found online The application form MAC’s exhibition clude the Albert Hallway at www.moonahartscen- can be found at www. program provides a and the Avago Window tre.com. moonahartscentre.com. platform for artists and A play about George Orwell, sailing and danger. local communities to own, express and share 30 July101 - 3 August their stories, heritage, SPECIALISING experiences and dreams. Peacock Theatre, MAC welcomes IN ALL YOUR Salamanca Arts Centre, proposals from artists, Hobart curators, groups, and arts DENTURE organisations. Bookings bluecowtheatre.com It aims to enrich CARE NEEDS Playwright: Cameron Hindrum the local community by providing accessible • DVA and PENSIONERS welcome Director: Robert Jarman and affordable arts and cultural experiences. • Comfortable natural looking dentures The contemporary, state-of-the-art facility is • flexible metal free partial dentures a major resource for arts • affordable IMPLANT retained dentures and cultural development within the City of • Same day repairs, relines Glenorchy. There are multiple exhibition spaces that CALL 6272 0544 NOW TO can be applied for. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION! These include the Exhibit Space (10 x Now in two great locations: 118 Main Road Moonah

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Glenorchy Gazett e July 2019 21 Community News

RENTAL Hobart to host 17th annual Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour

FOLLOWING a re- MINI BUS RENTALS cord-breaking number of applications, the Victoria ‘12 seaters’ - 4 cylinder Racing Club (VRC) has Car licence required to drive announced that Hobart will join racing history Also Flat Tray Utes when it plays host to Cars • Wagons • Vans the iconic 18-carat gold Lexus Melbourne Cup Brent Auto Rent in 2019. 10a Brent Street, Glenorchy The Tasmanian capital was revealed as a tour 03 6272 5911 or destination at a special launch event in June at 0419-339-707 Flemington Racecourse, joining 38 other towns and cities across the globe that will be part of WINDOWS the 17th annual Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour. The VRC also offi cially announced the increase in prize money Victoria Racing Club chairman Amanda Elliott with the Lexus Melbourne Cup. SMAD for the Lexus Melbourne A EPLA E Cup to $8 million, a across Australia to be began in 2003, we have lighted to introduce the tions. 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22 Glenorchy Gazett e July 2019 Pet Talk

The Glenorchy Gazette proudly supports the Ten Lives Cat Centre Ten Lives Cat Centre 12 Selfs Point Road, New Town Open Mon - Sat 10.00 - 4.00 Sun 10.00 - 2.30 6278 2111 tenlives.com.au ADOPT IS YOUR PUP REGISTERED? ACE ALL dog owners listed on • Conducts regular 5 Years Old Glenorchy City Council’s property and licence PET OF THE MONTH WINNER dog registry should have inspections, as well as Male by now received their inspections into the #12332 dog’s registration renewal keeping of dangerous Sponsored by Claremont Veterinary Surgery notices in the mail. and noisy dogs. This is an annual reminder to renew your Animal Management HAYDEN dog’s registration. After Hours Service: 1 Year Old Under the ‘Dog • If your dog escapes Control Act 2000’, which and is found outside of Female is the Tasmanian law normal working hours, #11776 that governs the keeping it is often only by the of dogs, dogs aged six means of the council months and over must be registration tag that the registered with their local dog can be reunited MIA council. with you. Dog registrations 1 Year Old must be renewed by the Dog facilities: Female payment of the relevant • Providing facilities in registration fee for your dog exercise areas #12030 dog by 31 July 2019. such as bins and bags Although you may for dog waste, signage, register your contact de- fencing and patrols of GIN-GIN tails along with your dog’s the areas. microchip on a national 6 Years Old database for extra identi- The registration fees fi cation of your dog, it is were set by Council on Male your dog registration with 27 May 2019 and fees #12351 your local council that vary depending on the is mandatory under the category of a dog. Dog Control Act 2000. The 2019/20 fees KOOKA Registering your are available on the dog greatly improves its Glenorchy City Council 1 Year Old chances of being reunited website and are also with you should your dog printed on your registra- Female escape your property, tion renewal notice. #11924 but registration fees also Please note that the provide for a range of standard registration fee My name is Marco! I am an Australian Shepherd puppy. other services. applies for registrations that are renewed prior to BRUNO I am waiting patiently for a treat . This includes: 31 July 2019. 1 Year Old To enter your pet in next month’s Pet of the Month competi ti on please The overdue regis- email a photo and a few words about your pet to Louise at: Animal Management tration fee will apply for Male adverti sing@glenorchygazett e.com.au Service: any registrations that are • If your dog escapes renewed after 31 July #12038 All entries will be shared on our Facebook page and the winner will be the entrant and is found, it can 2019. with the most “likes” at the end of voti ng. The winning entry will feature in next be identifi ed, and you If you have moved month’s Glenorchy Gazett e and will win a Claremont Veterinary Surgery $50 voucher! will be notifi ed. In address or your dog has SANDY many cases, it may be died or been given away Claremont Veterinary returned back home since the last registration 2 Years Old rather than being taken period, contact Council’s Female Surgery to a pound. Customer Service Centre Please contact Claremont Veterinary Surgery on • Works to secure aggres- on (03) 6216 6800 and #9658 6289 5262 to arrange collecti on of your prize. sive dogs from public update those details. places. Council adopts an • Manages and inves- intensive dog registration You can find our more about Entries for August close: Monday 22 July tigates dog attack audit of the City, which these kitties along with all Voti ng starts: Tuesday 23 July incidents. usually commences in Voti ng fi nishes 5pm: Tuesday 30 July • Investigates nuisance September. of our kitties available for dog complaints. Any dog found that adoption at tenlives.com.au is unregistered may result in its owner receiving a Every cat has a story. Kimberley’s Pet Taxi & Pet Services fi ne, and a further fi ne if the dog is not micro- Are you part of it? VERY AFFORDABLE chipped. • Pet feeding ADOPT • Dog boarding in our family homes • House sitting SCOTT HUNT DONATE • Dog walking The Black & White • Pet taxi and pet care Dog Book FOSTER For all your holiday and anytime pet care Provides one on one needs call the Pet Care Specialists solutions for behaviour problems. VOLUNTEER Small hobby farms cared for and domestic pets All breeds, all ages. Kimberley’s Pet Taxi & Pet Services 0428 568 852 No dogs too hard EDUCATE www.pettaxi.net.au 0439 444 776 23

Glenorchy Gazett e July 2019 23 Community News Brave Bernadette Water safety expert teaches provides inspiration kids to ‘Do The Five’ “I didn’t realise I was changing culture and bringing people on the journey to understand how they can help someone that might be disadvantaged or actually needs our support,” she said. “To be recognised with this award by Women & Leadership Australia is amazing because it recognises the infl uence and the different type of leadership we bring to our communities – that type of leadership actually means something and is lasting.” Previous recipients of the Tasmanian award include former Premier Lara Giddings, former Tasmanian Senator Christine Milne, past Laurie Lawrence, Emma Lawrence and Senator Eric Abetz ‘Do The Five’. Women’s Legal Service Tasmania chief execu- WATER safety guru and in water safety for their have largely been respon- helping save many lives FOUNDING director Mrs Black said. tive offi cer Susan Fahey, former successful Olym- children.” sible for reducing the and preventing families and chief executive “We want to be able Glenview Community pic swimming coach Mr Lawrence previ- number of drownings in from facing the trauma of offi cer of the BRAVE to support an expecting Services chief executive Laurie Lawrence recently ously launched the ‘Kids infants from an annual tragedies. Foundation Bernadette or parenting teen before offi cer Lucy O’Flaherty joined Tasmanian Senator Alive Do the Five’ cam- fi gure in the year 2000 “Laurie Lawrence is Black, pictured, hopes they meet crisis or be- and women in technol- Eric Abetz at the Doone paign in 1988 to reduce of 63 down to 18 last an Australian icon for to inspire young women fore they might become ogy advocate Marita Kennedy Hobart Aquatic the number of drownings. year – that is still 18 too what he has achieved in across the country after totally disengaged from Cheng. Centre as part of Interna- The focus of his Liv- many,” Senator Abetz his ongoing campaign to winning the Tasmanian education or going back Women & Leader- tional Water Safety Day ing with Water DVD was said. educate Australians on Award for Excellence in to work.” ship Australia director to raise awareness about to reduce drownings and Senator Abetz said drowning prevention,” Women’s Leadership. Mrs Black said she of leadership and ad- infant drownings. serious injuries of babies considering safety around he said. The Hobart local was inspired to start the vocacy Suzi Finkelstein This follows Mr Law- and toddlers up to fi ve pools, dams and baths For more information, established the BRAVE BRAVE Foundation after said she was honoured rence having just released years of age. would have a wide visit https://kidsalive.com. Foundation in 2009 to her own pregnancy at to present Mrs Black a new book titled ‘Living “Laurie’s campaigns community impact by au. help support and create 16 years of age, and the with the award. with Water’, educating pathways for expecting subsequent stigma she “Bernadette’s work Australian parents about and parenting teens experienced fi rsthand. as an advocate and sup- how to look after their from across Australia. “I remembered port for young pregnant children near water. “I want to help con- making myself three mums has changed the The book is distrib- MEAL nect them to their goals, promises – the fi rst was lives of so many,” she uted with the support of SPECIALS dreams, aspirations and to be a good mum, the said. the Australian Gov- what they would like to second was to com- “These young wom- ernemnt free to parents from $13.00 do as far as a career,” plete my education and en can feel marginalised via the New Mothers Mrs Black said. the third was to write and judged by society, Bounty Bag. “I also want to help a book to help other and the BRAVE Foun- “This fantastic CLAREMONT RSL reposition them for ed- young people in the dation helps them in so resource developed by ucation and teach them same situation,” she many ways. Laurie is exceptionally how to become good said. “This prestigious worthy of government Meals: parents.” “No matter how award is designed to support,” Senator Abetz The foundation of- hard I tried, no matter said. Thursday Night recognise women who 6pm - 8pm fers an online directory how presentable my work hard to climb to “Water education and of services and mentors baby and I looked, the the top of their industry, safety is important for all to help provide young stigma was too great.” and then make every ages, but especially for Friday Lunch parents with resources Mrs Black com- effort to bring other toddlers because drown- 12noon - 2pm and referral. pleted her book ‘Brave women up with them.” ing is the leading cause “The work that our Little Bear’ in 2006 and Mrs Black will of death of children aged New Members mentors do is tremen- continues to provide receive the award at one to four. Function Room Hire* “Every death of a Welcome dous – it impacts the inspiration to people the Australian Women’s Seating up to 120 *Conditions Apply mum, the dad, their experiencing unex- Leadership Symposi- child is tragic and we must do everything we child, as well as the pected pregnancy and um in Sydney on 30 9 BILTON STREET CLAREMONT can to educate parents broader community,” parenthood. August. P. 6249 2099 E. [email protected]

WIN ONE OF 5 DOUBLE PASSES TO THE OPENING NIGHT OF THE CLUB

David Williamson’s stage play The Club is a comedy about football and the men that run it. Directed by Les Winspear and featuring a stellar cast of Tasmania’s acting Talent: John X, Scott Farrow, Andrew Casey, Peter Miller, Andrew Colrain and Dylan Wells.

To enter, post your entry by Thursday 1st August to: Glenorchy Gazette - The Club Competition, GPO Box 1600, Hobart TAS 7001. Winners will be contacted by phone Friday 2nd August and need to be availble for the opening night performance at 8pm on Friday 9 August.

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24 Glenorchy Gazette July 2019 COMMUNITY CALENDAR

FREE HEALTH PRESENTATION HOBART ROSTRUM CLUBS Claremont. Cost $5. Open to all Thursday morning from 10am and All entries for the 2019 community calendar must be Next presentation at the Montrose Learn to speak with confidence. that enjoy dancing, games and fun. Friday evenings from 6.30pm. For submitted to [email protected] Bay Yacht Club on the topic of Our coaches and members help Dates: 13 July, 10 August, 14 Sep- information telephone 0429 498 660 ‘CPR/Defibrillator Usage” on Thurs- you develop your skills. St Davids tember, 12 October, 9 November, 14 or email [email protected] This is a free service for non-profit community day 25 July at 11.30am (to approx. Cathedral, Macquarie St, 1pm December. groups and local events. Please keep contributions to 40 words or less. 12.30pm). Presenter will be St John Tuesdays. RACT 3rd floor café, TASMANIAN AMPUTEE SOCIETY Ambulance Australia (Tas) Inc first Murray St, 7.20am Wednesdays. N To connect with the society or for COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF B aid trainer Karen Hannaford. Cost New Sydney Hotel upstairs, Bathurst NATIONAL SENIORS AUSTRALIA further information, the southern CLAREMONT INC. BALLROOM DANCE CLASS is gold coin donation (and a cuppa St, 1pm Thursdays.,Makers Space, HOBART BRANCH Tasmanian contact is Tim Marks: Meets second Monday of each At Kensington Street Glenorchy is supplied). Please book early as St Johns Park, New Town, 7.15pm Meets at the Royal Yacht Club of phone 1300 782 231. month at the R.S.L Club Claremont. Church Hall. Monday night 7.30- seating is limited. All enquiries, Thursdays. www.rostrum.com.au or Tasmania, Marieville Esplanade, Meeting begins at 10am followed by 10pm. Wednesday afternoon email [email protected] or ph 6234 6672. Sandy Bay on the fourth Monday TASSIE ROCKERS DANCE CLUB morning tea and guest speaker. Pro- 2pm-4.15pm. Cost $6. Finish with a phone 0417 836 988. of the month from 10am-12noon. Every Wednesday at the Derwent bus “social club” for active retirees cup of tea and a chat. All welcome, HOBART VINTAGE MACHINERY Guest speakers, outings raffle. Cost City Bowls 7pm-10pm. We hold a seeking friendship, fellowship and exercise and fun. Casual wear. G SOCIETY $8 for morning tea. Members and variety of dance workshops, social fun. Organised monthly activities Old time, Mod, New Vogue, Latin. GLENORCHY BINGO Meets every Wednesday of each visitors welcome. Please contact nights and once-a-month Dances include walking, craft, trips, Sunday Help given if required. All funds go KGV Sports and Community month from 9am to 2pm to work on Mary 0448 259 747. with 50s-80s music, Rock n Roll, lunches and entertainment. Annual to Cancer research. Contact Des Centre, located at 1A Anfield Street, projects at their shed, located just country, ballroom, swing etc. Our subscription $30. Meeting day $3. Peterson Ph 6272 7421. Glenorchy. Every Thursday, Eyes inside the main gates at the Royal NEW TOWN CROQUET CLUB club is suitable for all ages and is Phone 6249 5862. Down 7.30pm. Two cash jackpots. Hobart Showgrounds. Contact Phil Welcome new members and those family friendly. Further information,

BEREAVED PARENTS Every Friday, Eyes Down 11am. Two on phone 0400 428 326. Now a wishing to try croquet. We are contact Caryl on 0409 703 044. CRAFT, CUPPA & COMPANIONSHIP A support group for parents meet on cash jackpots. $1000 promotional member of the Tasmanian Men’s situated in a beautiful environment Bring your own craft or just come a Tuesday evening every second game. Shed Association. in Creek Road behind the Netball THE BOOK NOOK COMMUNITY for a ‘cuppa and chat’. Join us at month at 7.30pm. Macdougall Build- courts. Coaching is available and BOOK EXCHANGE Montrose Presbyterian Church, 2 ing, behind the old Repat Hospital, GLENORCHY GIRL GUIDES J all you need to bring is yourself and Claremont Baptist Church, corner Islington Road, Montrose. We meet accessed from Ellerslie Road, Meet at the Guide Hall, Booth Ave- JIAN SHEN SCHOOL OF TAI CHI soft soled shoes. Games are played of Boxhill Road and Cullen Street. fortnightly on Fridays at 10am- Battery Point. The months are Feb- nue, Glenorchy. Mondays 6.45pm AND QIGONG Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Tuesday mornings from 9.30am to 12noon. You will be made welcome. ruary, April, June, August, October (10-14 yo), Tuesdays 7pm (14-17 Join a friendly group every Monday and Saturday. For enquiries please 12pm. Drop in, browse the book- Ph. 6274 7861 or 6273 9556. and December. A first attender can yo), Thursdays 6pm (5-10 yo). For evening (excluding public holidays) phone Gaylene 0419 329 337. shelves, enjoy a cuppa. bring a support person. Bereaved more info, phone 0413 197 301. 6pm until 8pm. Styles include Yang CWA GLENORCHY (COUNTRY siblings over 21, grandparents, and Style 108, Beijing 13, Ba Duan Jin P TENNIS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION) stepparents/guardians are also GLENORCHY GOLDEN YEAR and Wu Qin Xi. $7 or $5 concession PARAQUAD 8/BALL Social tennis at Glenorchy City Meet the first Tuesday of each eligible. There is no charge. Further CLUB each class. Class is suitable for all Saturdays at the Claremont RSL Tennis Club every Tuesday 9am to month at 12noon at the Glenorchy details at compassionatefriendsvic- Open every weekday from 10am ages. Venue - Golden Years Club, from 12noon. $5 per player. For 10am, Wednesdays from 7.30pm City Council Mayoral Room, 374 toria.org.au to 3pm to anyone aged 40-years 314 Main Road Glenorchy. Phone information, phone 6272 7513 or and Saturdays from 2.30pm. Players Main Rd, Glenorchy. New Members and over and looking for some Bill Pearson 6272 9694. email [email protected]. of all abilities welcome. Alcorso very welcome. C fun. Come and join fun activities Drive, Berriedale. Enquiries phone CHIGWELL HOUSE D including indoor bowls, cards (crib, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PARAQUAD DARTS 0400 031 934 or email info@ Free community lunch First Friday euchre, 500), gentle exercises, Members of the public can access a Saturdays at the Claremont RSL glenorchytennis.com.au. DANCING of the month 1pm-2pm. All welcome. bingo and Shoot N Shuffle. Lunch is Justice of the Peace every Monday from 12noon, $5 per player. For Every Thursday, 10am-11am, Line More info, ph. 6236 7900. served every Monday and Tuesday between 10am and 2pm at the information, phone 6272 7513 or U Dancing Chigwell Barn, 10 Bucaan at 12noon. $12 for two courses. Lo- Glenorchy Council offices. This email [email protected]. U3A GLENORCHY St, Chigwell. We use a variety of CLAREMONT COMMUNITY cated at 314 Main Road, Glenorchy. is a free service provided by the Seniors learning for pleasure. Lo- music genres and steps with an LIBRARY Contact president Robert Stewart on Tasmanian Society of Justices of the PROBUS CLUB OF GLENORCHY cated at Cosgrove High School and emphasis on having fun. Free for All community members from any 6272 8402. Peace. Enquiries to Ngaire Glover, COMBINED operate on Tuesday, Thursday and club members, $3 for non-members. area are welcome to become mem- email [email protected] or Meets first Tuesday each month at Friday mornings. Classes include No experience needed. bers. Membership is $10 per year GLENORCHY RED CROSS telephone 6261 1444. 10am in Glenorchy Football Clu- creative writing, art, mahjong, and borrowing is free. The library The Glenorchy Red Cross branch brooms, KGV Oval. New members history, meditation, making dolls DANCING CLASS FOR BEGIN- has lots of new books including meets on the second Wednesday of L welcome. Enquiries, phone 0419 house miniatures and more. Annual NERS a range of large print books. The each month at 10am at Glenorchy LIONS CLUB OF GLENORCHY 326 707. fee $60. Phone 6249 2384 or email Line dancing for all ages. Mon- library operates from Tuesday to RSL (Room 5), 320 Main Road. New The Glenorchy Lions Club meets [email protected] day 6.30pm-7.30pm, Goodwood Saturday from 10am-1pm at the members welcome. Contact Tim every second and fourth Wednesday PROBUS CLUB OF MOONAH Community Centre, Acton Crescent, Claremont Memorial Hall. Phone Marks on 0418 359 863. of the month at One Care, Barossa COMBINED W Goodwood. Thursday 10am-11am, 6216 6800 or 0422 939 024. Park at 6.45pm. New members and Meets every third Wednesday of WEST MOONAH COMMUNITY Glenorchy Guide Hall, Booth Ave- GLENORCHY SCOUT GROUP visitors welcome. For more informa- the month at Glenorchy RSL. All SHED nue, Glenorchy. Phone Narelle on CLAREMONT CRAFT GROUP Meet at Scout Hall, Anfield Street, tion, phone Jenny on 0417 311 779. welcome, just phone 6249 3284. Open Mondays to Fridays 9am to 0407 137 463. The Claremont Craft Group is open Glenorchy on Monday’s 6.30pm 12.30pm. Everyone is welcome. on Wednesday mornings from 10am 8-10yo’s, Tuesday’s 5.45pm 5-8 M R Cost $4 per session. More infor- DRAGON BOATING to 12noon during school terms at yo’s, Wednesday’s 6.30pm 10-14 MASTERS ATHLETICS ROTARY CLUB OF CLAREMONT mation please phone 6273 2362 or MoCo Dragon Boat Club. Come and Claremont RSL Bilton Street, Clare- yo’s. For enquires, please contact Cross Country and road running for The Rotary Club of Claremont meets email info@westmoonahcommunity- try Dragon Boat paddling any Sat- mont. Contact coordinator Suzanne 1800 SCOUTS (726 887). the over 30s from April to Septem- every Wednesday evening at the house.com urday at 8.30am at Montrose Bay. Watkins on 6249 2671 for further ber. Program at www.tasmastersath- RSL in Bilton Street, Claremont at Open to all ages over 10, male or information, new members would be GLENORCHY RSL SUB-BRANCH letics.org.au. Ph. Mike Walker 0428 6pm for 6.30pm. New members WEST MOONAH COMMUNITY female. Paddles and PFDs supplied. welcome to join group. INC. 376 741 or email tasmasterssec@ and visitors are welcome. For more COFFIN CLUB Contact Ann on 0411 138 252. Bingo every Tuesday. Eyes down gmail.com. information, please phone Lorraine Are you interested in building your CLAREMONT GARDEN CLUB E at 12.30pm. 320 Main Road, on 0419 579 739. own coffin? We have spaces avail- Meets third Monday of each month Glenorchy. Phone 6272 6920. MONDAY MORNING MUSIC AND able on Tuesdays and Fridays. For EATING WITH FRIENDS at the Lady Clark Recreation Hall MIRTH ROWING more information, phone 6273 2362 Come along and join other older at Waldron Street, Claremont (first GLENORCHY SCHOOL FOR First Monday of every month at the For fitness, fun and friendship. The or email info@westmoonahcommu- people to enjoy a delicious home turn on the left off Box Hill Road). SENIORS Glenorchy RSL Club. Featuring vo- Glenorchy Rowing Club concen- nityhouse.com cooked meal on the second Sunday Meetings begin at 7.30pm with trade Meets every Wednesday from 10am calist Michael Colrain, pianist Audrey trates on social rowing for adult of every month at the Golden Years table of plants, guest speakers to 12noon at the Glenorchy LINC Smith and a variety of guest artists, rowers who either used to row or W.F.D PROGRAM Club, Main Road, Glenorchy. They and supper. Organised monthly (room 1). New members always wel- plus fun sing-a-long. Show time just want to try something new A non-profit organisation seeking cost $15 for two courses. Ring activities, new members welcome. come. Phone Guila on 6228 5247. 10.30am-12pm. Cost $10 (includes (current members’ ages are from 30 any old small marine pumps or gar- Jackie 6262 6042. Ph. 0417 387 781. morning tea). Doors open 9.30am. to nearly 70). The club meets every dening engines to donate to help us GOODWOOD COMMUNITY Wheelchair access and parking Saturday morning at its Montrose get a start. Please contact Craig on ENJOY LAWN BOWLS AT BER- CLAREMONT MEN’S SHED CENTRE available. For non-drivers, alight at Bay clubrooms. Come and join us. 0434 629 138 or email craig_allie@ RIEDALE Seeking saleable items to sell to Community lunch - $10.First and bus stop 24. Bookings essential. Beginners courses can be arranged outlook.com. Drop off located at 22 Glenorchy City Bowls Club wel- support the Men’s Shed. Opening third Thursday of the month. Lucky Phone 6272 6920. on demand. Contact Mike on 0417 Wyndahm Road, Claremont. comes all men and women bowlers hours Tues-Thurs 9.3am-1pm. door prize and raffles. Enjoy a lovely 335 832. every Monday to Random Draw Phone Stuart on 0417 338 449 two-course lunch with good compa- MOONAH LADIES PROBUS CLUB WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL 3V3 - noon for 12.30pm start. Alcorso or Colin on 0417 401 489 for ny. All welcome. Phone 6272 2560. Meets first Monday of the month S Glenorchy YMCA, 8a Constance Drive, Berriedale. Enquiries phone after-hours drop off of goods. at Rodman Bowls Club rooms, SOCIAL SCRABBLE AT THE Ave. Thursdays 6.30pm-8pm. This 6249 1272. H Glenorchy. Meeting starts 10am GLENORCHY LINC is a free event, equipment and CLAREMONT PETANQUE CLUB F HOBART FILM SOCIETY followed by morning tea and guest Tuesday 12.30pm to 4pm. To coaching provided. Open to people Meets every Wednesday 12.30pm at More than fifty free, members-only speaker. Finishes 12noon. Monthly enquire phone 0417 519 867. with or without a physical disability. FINSWIMMING the Cadbury Sports grounds. Friday screenings a year at 7.30pm. bus trips and dining out days. Everyone is welcome to play. Phone Fast, graceful, fun. Join the twilight games twice monthly 4.30pm Discounts at other cinemas. Quality Annual subscription $25. Meetings T 6272 7513 or email Finswimming team and swim like a (daylight saving). New members and films from all periods of cinema $5. Ph. 6247 7572. TABLE TENNIS – NORTHERN [email protected]. dolphin at the Hobart Aquatic Centre visitors welcome. Instruction and history. Philip Smith Theatre, Ed- SUBURBS on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, boules available. Inquiries: Jeannie ward St, Glebe. 12 months $47, MOVEMENT TO MUSIC Based in the Kable building at the Saturday and Oceana Mornington 0418 582 308 or Ron 0437 684 862. concessions for couples, seniors, Guitar tuition, also available for all Glenorchy YMCA and caters for all on Tuesday. Ages 7-70. Email students etc. hobartfilmsociety.com. functions. Peter Haugland (Bluey), levels and ages. Roster competi- [email protected] or text au or 6231 3581 or 6234 6071. singer/songwriter/entertainer. 11am tion on Monday and Wednesday 0418 136 837. until 1pm at the Old Memorial Hall, evenings from 7pm, social games 25

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COUNCIL DECISIONS:

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMER COMMUNITY PRECINCT SYSTEM Council endorsed the trial of quarterly ‘Community Yarns’. STAGE 1 - PELTRO STREET CYCLE LINK These will be public meetings held at various locations within the municipality on a range of issues of importance to the Complete. community. The intent is to increase access to Council staff and Aldermen for residents throughout the municipality and provide an STAGE 2 - MAIN ROAD – O’BRIEN’S BRIDGE TO BARRY STREET additional way to engage with the community which complements the methods under the current Community Engagement Complete. Framework. STAGE 3 - MAIN ROAD – TERRY STREET TO BARRY STREET The Community Yarns are intended as a replacement to the former Community Precinct Committee system, which ended in Constructi on is now well underway, with Stage 3 broken down into three secti ons – 3A, 2016. 3B and 3C.

Stage 3A is underway, with the main forecourt area in front of Chambers and around into PROPOSED WASTE MANAGEMENT FEES AND CHARGES 2019/20 FINANCIAL YEAR Terry Street corner now complete and open to the public for general use. Council set its fees and charges for Waste Management for 2019/20. Council capped the increase in its fees for kerbside waste collection at 2.5 per cent for the next fi nancial year. Works have progressed across to the retail side of Main Road (between Peltro Street and Council also set the charge for the fi rst year of its new FOGO service at $35 and approved a $20 per tonne discount for $20-per- Main Road) with new conduits for underground services, new kerbs along with upgraded tonne discount for Glenorchy residents on general waste at the Jackson Street facility (making it the cheapest in the region for footpath paving and seati ng/garden bed near the corner of Peltro Street being installed. local residents). These works are close to completi on and will complete an overall look that will be mirrored across the remaining CBD Main Road project. JACKSON STREET LANDFILL EXTENSION Stages 3B and 3C will be undertaken across the following ti meframes: Council voted to extend the life of its Jackson Street Waste Management Centre until at least 2032. The decision was made after consideration of a detailed business case which also looked at alternatives, including Council • Stage 3B – From Tolosa Street to Regina Street - July 2019 to June 2020. constructing a waste transfer station. • Stage 3C – From Regina Street to Barry Street - July 2020 to June 2021. In advance of works commencing on Stage 3B, the removal and/or pruning of some The facility had been due to close in 2022, however, Council will now construct an extra cell to extend its life by at least a decade, providing residents with a local landfi ll facility for years to come. problem trees will take place around late July, early August. .

EXHIBIT AT MOONAH ARTS CENTRE IN 2020

Moonah Arts Centre (MAC) is calling out for expressions of interest to be part of the visual arts exhibition program in 2020!

MAC’s exhibition program provides a platform for artists and local communities to own, express and share their stories, heritage, experiences and dreams. MAC welcomes proposals from artists, curators, groups, and arts organisations.

Applications to be part of MAC’s 2020 exhibition program close midnight Monday 19 August 2019. The application form can be found Photo credit: Kelvin Ball. at: www.moonahartscentre.org.au

Glenorchy City Council Contact: P. 6216 6800 E. [email protected] A. 374 Main Road, Glenorchy or write to PO Box 103, Glenorchy TAS 7010 Opening hours: Mon – Fri 8:30am to 5:00pm Closed: Public holidays, Easter Tuesday and Boxing Day to New Years Day.

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26 Glenorchy Gazett e July 2019 Sport Clubs Tasmania and North Melbourne reward volunteers

People had the opportunity to witness some of the acti on at the roller derby held in Hobart in early May. Photo credit: Liam Mitchell. 10 YEARS OF ROLLER DERBY TASMANIA’S largest roll- as Orange Thunder. continue their climb up er derby club, the Convict Orange Thunder the ranking. City Rollers, has put on captain Alabama Hurley “I still learn things the skates to celebrate its said the game against the every time we train and 10-year anniversary this South Seas was highly play – the level of skill just August. competitive with both keeps going up across the To mark this mile- teams looking to increase country and across the stone, the Convicts will their international ranking. world, so it forces us to play against a roller derby The Convicts team get better,” she said. team from Geelong who ended up as eventual “The sport is always From left , Clubs Tasmania member’s John Beard, Nick Nermut, Bev Smith and Mathew Blunt enjoy a day at the footy. were the fi rst team to victors. evolving, and because travel to Hobart in 2010. “We’re currently you’re rolling around CLUBS Tasmania and industry to have the was a way to recognise in Tasmania, with Tasma- The games will then ranked ninth in the knocking people over on North Melbourne skills, understanding and and reward the hard nians,” North Melbourne be followed up with a par- country out of a couple roller skates there’s always Football Club (NMFC) resources so they can work of volunteers at state manager Shayne ty at the Brisbane Hotel hundered teams and are something to learn skill- have partnered to reward be effective, sustainable community clubs. Stevenson said. where the new Convicts ranked 110 international- wise and strategically.” and recognise volunteers and viable in helping “Both Clubs Tasma- “Partnerships like logo will be revealed. ly,” Ms Hurley said. The Convicts City in the community club Tasmania lead healthy, nia and North Mel- this help us to grow the Earlier in May, the With the Convicts Rollers caters to all levels industry. productive lives,” Clubs bourne are committed game, strengthen path- Convicts hosted a day of in their 10th year, Ms of skaters and welcomes NMFC has provided Tasmania project manag- to engaging effectively ways and inspire brighter roller derby in Hobart as Hurley said the club had anyone who wants to four reserved seat tickets er Andrew Moore said. with the community in futures for the Tasmanian an opportunity to allow more than 120 members, join. for every Clubs Tasma- Mr Moore said clubs meaningful ways and are community.” the four Tasmanian roller ranging from juniors “It’s a great way to nia member for North played an important part excited to be playing a Clubs Tasmania derby clubs, including through to seniors, and keep active and fi t while Melbourne games at in the community. role in strengthening and provides a number of the Van Diemen Rollers, competitive through to having fun at the same Blundstone Arena. “Whether it’s a Lions rewarding the communi- benefi ts to its members Devil State Derby League, recreational skaters. time,” Ms Hurley said. Clubs Tasmania club, Rotary club, PCYC ty club industry,” he said. through its corporate South Island Sirens and “We have a very in- “It’s very empowering is the peak advocacy or local sports club, these North Melbourne has partners including the Convict City Rollers, clusive community, we’re to play an all-female sport body for RSL, sporting establishments provide shown its commitment to PFD Foods, Gallagher to play against each other. welcoming, and we’re and be surrounded by so and community clubs places for people to playing AFL in the region Insurance and The Travel While most teams gender diverse,” she said. many women who are across Tasmania, aiming connect,” he said. with three full-time staff Studio. were playing for expe- “We‘ve got people really passionate about a to represent them on a “They bring com- based in Tasmania who For more information rience, the South Seas from all different cultures, shared set of goals and range of issues relevant munities together and work collaboratively about Clubs Tasmania, Roller Derby Club from backgrounds and sexual having fun.” to clubs. provide social capital with 26 AFL Tasmanian phone 1300 125 827 South-East Melbourne identities, so there’s some- Following its 10-year “Our role is to work benefi ts by making peo- employees. (1300 1CLUBS) or visit fl ew down to play an thing for everyone.” anniversary, the Con- with stakeholders across ple feel less isolated.” “Our partnership www.nmfc.com.au/club/ internationally sanctioned Ms Hurley said the victs team will travel to the state to enable the Mr Moore said the shows our commitment tasmania for more details game against the Con- team was constantly Queensland for an event broader community club partnership with NMFC to building and investing about the Kangaroos. victs’ travel team, known improving and hoped to in October.

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Glenorchy Gazett e July 2019 27 Sport Champion netballer Young runners race MORE than 650 conditions. shield and all co-educa- Friends’ School. students from 14 of There was some tional shields. hosts masterclass • U16 Boys 5km Dom- southern Tasmania’s fabulous efforts on the The Hutchins School inic White – Sacred independent schools day, with all competitors won the boys senior and Heart College. participated in the displaying great deter- aggregate shield, while 2019 Southern Sports mination as they tackled St Virgil’s College won • Open Boys 6km Association of Tasmani- either a 3km, 4km, 5km the junior shield follow- Rob Elkerton – The an Independent Schools or 6km course. ing Cremorne resident Hutchins School. (SSATIS) Cross Country “The new course Felix Meyer winning the • U13 Girls 3km Cate Carnival, held at the was fantastic,” SSATIS under 13 boys 3km. Clingeleffer – St Pontville Equestrian administration offi cer St Michael’s Colle- Mary’s College. Centre in late May. Nikki Stuart said. giate were victorius in The event is run “It gives the athletes the girls senior shield, • U14 Girls 3km Ella annually in conjunction plenty of challenges, but with Ruby Bayley taking Atkins – Fahan with Athletics Tasmania, also opportunities to out the open girls 4km. School. with the best runners in break away. Individual category age groups ranging from “Many students will winners were as follows: • U15 Girls 3km Mad- under 13 to open com- now look ahead to the • U13 Boys 3km Felix dison Brooks – Mt peting for school shields, Athletics Tasmania 2019 Meyer – St Virgil’s Carmel College. age group pennants and Tasmanian Secondary College. • U16 Girls 4km Geor- individual placings. All Schools Cross Coun- • U14 Boys 4km gia Chambers – St The event returned try event at Symmons Isaac Bonsey – The Mary’s College. to Pontville after two Plains on 2 July.” Hutchins School. years at the Rokey Po- The Friends School • Open Girls 4km: lice Academy and was won the girls junior • U15 Boys 4km Al- Ruby Bayley – St Mi- held in cool, but fi ne shield, girls aggregate exander Kwa – The chael’s Collegiate. Dominic College students with champion netballer Madi Browne.

A MASTERCLASS with “Some of the coor- injuries. champion netballer dination and movement She emphasised the Madi Browne proved activities were excep- need to be involved and a special treat for year tional for all athletes, passionate even when 10 students at Dominic but especially for our injured. College recently. netballers.” “Madi’s interaction The school hosted Year 10 student Ella with our students was the Australian Dia- Fitzpatrick said this had excellent and it was monds player and been one of her favour- great to have such an Collingwood Magpies ite classes yet. elite athlete and com- co-captain as part of its “Having such an elite petitor at our college to aim to develop the re- athlete teaching me and role model attitude and lationship between elite taking the class was an commitment for our athletes and juniors, amazing experience,” students,” he said. with the netball star she said. Dominic College running drills with the “Her knowledge in principal Beth Gilligan students and answering the sporting fi eld and said the college con- questions. her experiences playing tinued to boast netball Dominic College in the Commonwealth as one of its highest 7-10 sports science Games for Australia, as participation sports in teacher Aaron Davey well as the Collingwood years three to 10. said Ms Browne’s drills Magpies, made her She said the college focused on basic skill, advice relevant to my was involved in both hand-eye coordination sport of netball.” the Catholic Schools and footwork, while Mr Davey said in the and Independent working on maintaining student Q&A, the two- Schools rosters. intensity throughout the time Liz Ellis Diamond Karana Netball Club Your Aurora entire session. winner – now out of continues to use the “Madi has a Bache- action with an ACL college’s Savio Centre lor of Education and is injury – spoke about her for weekly training ses- PAYG meter is a gifted communicator,” nutrition and recovery sions during the netball he said. plan for overcoming season. being replaced. Visit us at Glenorchy Library to find out more.

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Runners of all ages are encouraged to parti cipate in this year’s Hazell Bros Glenorchy Fun Run on 28 July. GLENORCHY residents are “It’s really pleasing that Centre and incorporate the in the Pace Financial Services Younger runners will be fi nish area or may accompany encouraged to lace up their Hazell Bros is throwing its GASP! Boardwalk, which 10km race. able to follow-up recent school their children in this race. runners and get ready for the support behind our event,” provides a stunning view of Grant Page will challenge cross country carnivals with a Glenorchy residents are Hazell Bros Glenorchy Fun he said. the Derwent Estuary. strongly and may add to his choice of 2km or 5km events. encouraged to put a family Run at the Derwent Enter- “We’ve grown a lot in Mr O’Brien said the club 13 wins in the event. Local business Steeline group together as there is an tainment Centre on Sunday recent years with the fun run took a family approach to the In the women’s 10km Tasmania is supporting the event to suit all ages. 28 July. boom and the support from a event. event, City to Casino winner 2km event, which has enabled Parents will be able to The event turns 29 this Tasmanian family company is “Our club is totally driven Melanie Daniels and clubmate the club to offer two school continue the southern fun year and is the main fundraiser very much appreciated.” by volunteers, so we are able Meriem Daoui are very evenly sports packs, to be awarded to run program and participate for the local Northern Suburbs The Hazell Bros Glenorchy to keep entry fees low and matched and this will be the the most outstanding primary alongside their children. Athletic Club. Fun Run comprises three encourage local residents to mostly highly contested of the and high schools in this year’s A 25 per cent discount is Local company Hazell events – the Pace Financial get involved,” he said. races. races. also available for families of Bros is again supporting the Services 10km run, the “Sure it is called a ‘fun run’ In the Running Edge 5km The Steeline Tasmania four. event as the major sponsor Running Edge 5km run/walk but we welcome everyone to event, Ruby Smee and Anita 2km event is for school-age Entries are now open. and overall naming rights (both starting at 10am) and come out to run, shuffl e or McGinness will battle for children and is held on a To register for the event, partner. the Steeline Tasmania 2km walk.” line honours, while the men’s traffi c-free road on which visit www.nsac.org.au and Club president David for primary school children, Northern Suburbs Athletic race is wide open with Chris younger children can safely follow the Glenorchy Fun Run O’Brien said the club wel- starting at 9.45am. Club athlete Phil McConnon Sullivan, Jamie Lawrence and participate. link to take advantage of the comed Hazell Bros’ involve- All events start and fi nish is having an outstanding Mike Davis to continue their Parents are able to view cheaper entry fee prior to race ment in 2019. at the Derwent Entertainment season and will start favourite form this season. the entire event from the start/ day.

GLENORCHY KNIGHTS SHINE BRIGHT THROUGH WINTER NEW lights and expand- and senior teams. “The lights have also ed space at Prince of Glenorchy Knights enabled us to establish Wales Bay sports ground spokesperson Paul the Knights Football has made a noticeable Woodham thanked the Academy as a player impact for the Glenorchy council for its support development program Knights Football Club. and effort to get the for youth in the northern Glenorchy City work done. suburbs and surrounding Council completed the “Having our teams areas. work earlier this year to able to train at this ven- “We look forward to enable the club to cater ue during winter makes the planned works at the Knights Football Academy for increasing player a huge difference,” he grounds being complet- players, from left , Joe McShane, numbers across youth said. ed in the near future.” Sam Woolley and Ostyn Wilton. Photo credit: Karen Murray-Cox.

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