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VOL 21 NO 10 NOVEMBER 2019 www.brightoncommunitynews.com.au PCYC wins social Strongest change award growth in BRIDGEWATER’S Police and Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) received a presti- gious award at the recent Telstra Business Awards in Hobart. The Bridgewater PCYC received the Social Change the state Maker, Telstra Small Busi- ness of the Year Award for THE Brighton municipali- expected to be the fastest- that population change is 2019. ty’s growth over the next 25 growing local government already uneven across the “We aim to develop and years is predicted to be the area in percentage terms, state. Migration from inter- support the community to fastest and strongest in Tas- with an average annual state and overseas has helped achieve their potential, par- mania, with the population growth rate of 1.18 per cent, drive an overall increase in ticularly concerning their expected to increase to or total growth of 33.9 per recent years but this has over- own development towards nearly 23,000 people by cent over the period. whelmingly favoured the family, career and social aspi- 2042. This assumes a continu- major cities. rations,” said Bridgewater At the same time, ing strong net migration But the often overlooked PCYC manager Justin Abra- Manager Justin Abrahams and assistant manager Samantha Andrews after receiving Brighton is the only local inflow and one of the highest reality is that the best popu- hams. this award. government area in the state fertility rates in Tasmania. lation projections suggest the Bridgewater Police and to achieve sustainable growth As the youngest munici- number of people living in Citizens Youth Club is a not- ational activities, ranging tion and commitment of Abrahams said. from a combination of pality in the state, Brighton Tasmania will start to decline for-profit community ser- from mentoring and sports our people and their belief “Congratulations to all migration and natural is not expected to experience by mid-century and more vice organisation that pro- to driving lessons, giving an in the Bridgewater PCYC, of our staff, supporters and increase. the fall in natural increase than half of the state’s 29 vides a safe environment for opportunity to socialise and and thanks to all of our friends.” The bold prediction is projected for other areas. local government areas are youth and the community to build resilience. community members who And congratulations contained in the latest report It is projected to be one already losing population enhance their future career “Winning this award have supported us and can from Brighton Community on regional population of only four local govern- and decline is projected for and personal development. was only made possible by be proud of what their News. A wonderful achieve- trends from the University of ment areas to continue to most of the remaining areas It offers social and recre- the tireless efforts, dedica- PCYC has achieved,” Mr ment. Tasmania’s Institute for the have natural increase at the over the next 25 years. Study of Social Change. end of the projection period, Recent gains in internal Researchers Dr Lisa the others being Burnie, migration have shifted Denny and Nyree Pisanu Glenorchy and Hobart. Brighton welcomes move report that Brighton is The researchers point out Continued Page 2 on Bridgewater Bridge BRIGHTON Council has McCormack and Tasmanian Bridgewater Bridge by the single transport infrastruc- welcomed the announce- Minister for Infrastructure promised 2024 timeline. ture project undertaken in ment that tenders are being and Transport Michael Fer- Mr McCormack and Mr Tasmania in a generation. called for geotechnical guson announced at the Ferguson said the new Cr Foster said the investigations to inform weekend that geotechnical bridge would be much safer replacement of the Bridge- the detailed design options investigations would begin than the existing steel bridge water Bridge was an imper- for the replacement early next year. linking the Brooker and ative for Tasmania’s road Bridgewater Bridge cross- Brighton Mayor Tony Midland Highways and was and transport infrastructure, ing. Foster said the announce- part of the Hobart City Deal for the effective connection Deputy Prime Minister ment was encouraging and designed to reduce conges- between the north and and Minister for Infrastruc- a clear signal the two gov- tion and improve transport south of the state, as well as ture, Transport and Regional ernments were working to access across greater Hobart. for Brighton and surround- Development Michael deliver the replacement It represents the biggest ing communities. Major growth Brighton “The Brighton munici- pality and the surrounding Council region is recognised as a major growth corridor for southern Tasmania and a replacement bridge is required to encourage and 9 I service this growth,”he said. “The new crossing will otice is gi en that the Annual General Meeting o the righton o nci i be he d improve transport and at on esday ece ber 9 in the o nci ha bers o nci ces freight access as well as sup- d each ectors are in ited to attend the eeting and are entit ed to ote port growth and commer- cial development in he Annual Report can be obtained by contacting o nci on Hobart’s outer northern suburbs and beyond. he re ort can a so be ie ed on o nci s ebsite brighton tas go a “The commencement of he co nity is in ited to a e s b issions regarding the nn a e ort hich actual site works is a positive i c ose on o e ber 4 9 so they can be inc ded on the genda or the signal and we look forward nn a enera eeting to continuing progress in the future.” ated at d each this th day o o e ber 9 The Federal Govern- Signed on Sanderson GENERAL MANAGER ment has committed $461 million and the Tasmanian Email [email protected] Government $115 million www.brighton.tas.gov.au to fund the bridge replace- ment as part of the Hobart City Deal. 2 Brighton Community News November 2019
Community News New dynamic YOUR COUNCIL Published monthly by the Brighton Council. It is distributed to households and businesses website boosts Tony Foster (Mayor) PO Box 263 throughout the municipality. Brighton7030 Circulation: In excess of 9000. Tel: 0419 357 927 online options [email protected] Editorial: Ingrid Harrison Finance Committee (Chair), Southern Tas- Mobile 0418 342 450 BRIGHTON Council has facilities, art and culture not provide all of the infor- manian Councils Association, Emergency Management Advisory Committee, Planning Authority, Heritage and email: launched a vibrant new amenities, a listing of com- mation our community website making it easier munity groups including a needs and also did not allow Environment, Waste Management, TasWater (owner repre- [email protected] and more user friendly for contact directory, informa- for online payments. sentative, Civic Pride Consultative Group, Southern Tasma- residents to seek out coun- tion on land and weed man- “We had received feed- nian Councils Association. Advertising queries: Cathy Harper cil services within the agement, how to access com- back that this was important Barbara Curran (Deputy Mayor) Brighton Council, municipality as well as munity grants, advice on to our community, particu- 1 Daniel Place 1 Tivoli Road, Old Beach, TAS, 7017. other important informa- holding a community event, larly as people had little time Brighton 7030 tion, particularly relating to a local business directory to get to Council chambers Tel: 6268 1522 Ph 6268 7035 Fax 6268 7013 building and planning which is regularly being during business hours to [email protected] email: approvals impacting on the updated, emergency man- make their payments or to Finance Committee (Deputy Chair), Parks community. agement and fire hazard con- [email protected] seek out information. and Recreation Committee (Deputy Chair), Heritage and The website, designed by trol. “Our brief was to make Environment Committee (Chair), Waste Management boutique website company The site contains a new Design & Typesetting: Facing Pages our website as user-friendly Committee (Deputy Chair), Planning Authority, Southern Puddlehub based on Tasma- residents’ kit that can be as possible. Tasmanian Councils Association (alternate), Brighton Pri- nia’s east coast, is also downloaded which will assist Printing: The Mercury, Hobart, TAS, 7000 “While we have launched mary School Council, Waste Strategy South (alternate rep- dynamic which means that those new to the area to the site, there is still work to resentative), Taswater (deputy representative), Civic Pride December 2019 edition deadlines: rates and dog registrations understand what is available do to keep on improving the Consultative Group, Remembrance Park Complex Consul- can now be paid online. and with whom to make information already there tative Group (Chair). Editorial & Advertising: November 18 The site features a full contact. and to continually update range of information about Brighton Council’s chief Wayne Garlick what is available within the the municipality from plan- operating officer, James Dry- 46 Upton Drive ning and development appli- burgh, said the new website whole municipality.” Honeywood 7017 cations, building and plumb- was much easier to navigate Mr Dryburgh said Coun- Tel: 0438 539 682 ing information, the status and much more user- cil welcomed feedback so [email protected] COUNCIL MEETING of current works in the friendly than previous sites. that it could continually Finance Committee, Planning Authority, municipality, what residents “Importantly it provides improve a valuable resource Heritage and Environment Committee, Waste Manage- DATES & TIMES are able to do regarding noise a wealth of information for that was now available to all ment Committee, Gagebrook Primary School Council. Meetin s for 2019 held t o n il ffi es 1 control, advice on pet residents to access easily and residents. “While we are naturally Peter Geard ivoli d ld e h. responsibility as an owner, allows them to pay their rates 269 Elderslie Road pleased that we now have a information on waste dis- and dog registrations Brighton 7030 The public is welcome to attend posal and the use of the securely online,” Mr Dry- more user-friendly online Tel: 6268 1143 / 0418 515 649 november waste transfer station, coun- burgh said. resource for all residents, we [email protected] cil meetings, agendas and “More and more people can always continue to Parks and Recreation Committee (Chair), minutes, through to general in our community are time improve,” he said. Planning Authority, Heritage and Environment Committee r r co information on council poli- poor and advances in tech- “We have contact details (Deputy Chair), Old Council Chambers Users Group nov , m cies and employment oppor- nology make it so much sim- onsite where residents can (Chair), Emergency Management Advisory Committee, add their voice to what we e comm ee tunities. pler to get information or to Hobart Fire Management Area Committee, Civic Pride There is also a section do business online. are doing. nov , m Consultative Group, Remembrance Park Complex Consul- about the full range of the “Council’s former web- “We welcome that feed- tative Group. comm ee municipality’s parks and sites, while informative, did back.” nov m Leigh Gray P Re e t 295 Elderslie Road Brighton 7030 ttee Tel: 6268 0704 0427 063 410 nov , p [email protected] Finance Committee, Parks and Recreation Agendas can be viewed at Council Offices four days Committee, Planning Authority (Chair), Waste Manage- before each meeting and online at ment Committee, Waste Strategy South (representative), www.brighton.tas.gov.au Cycling South, Remembrance Park Complex Consultative Group. Moya Jeffries 37 Seymour St Brighton 7030 General Enquiries 6268 7000 Tel: 6268 1530 / 0419 394 139 Fax 6268 7013 [email protected] Email Address [email protected] Finance Committee, Heritage and Environ- ment Committee, Parks and Recreation Committee, Plan- Website www.brighton.tas.gov.au ning Authority, Jordan River Learning Centre Senior General Manager School Council. The user interface of Brighton Council’s new dynamic website. Ron Sanderson 6268 7000 Council Services Officer 6268 7035 Tennille Murtagh 8 Munnings Place Environmental & Development Services Bridgewater 7030 General Enquiries 6268 7015 Strongest growth in state Tel: 0488 623 955 Building Services 6268 7016 From Page 1 community. “The reality is that over [email protected] Planning Authority, Parks and Recreation. Health Services 6268 7029 “Brighton Council has the next two decades the Brighton’s to sustainable, long been aware of our cur- growth will position Planning Services 6268 7041 with a current balance rent and projected popula- Brighton as significantly big- Philip Owen Animal Control 6268 7008 between growth from natu- tion growth and we’ve fac- ger than Burnie and similar 9 Compton Road Physical Services ral increase and migration. tored this into our planning in size to Devonport and we Old Beach 7017 Brighton boasts a young and development processes have to provide the services Tel: 6249 8575 / 0419 333 252 Council Depot 6268 7000 [email protected] population with a high fer- and strategies,” Cr Foster and facilities to meet the Project Engineer 6268 7018 tility rate above the popula- Planning Authority (Deputy Chair) Finance said. needs of our future commu- Corporate Services tion replacement rate, and a “That’s why we have Committee, Parks and Recreation, Heritage & Environ- balanced aged structure pushed hard for projects like nity.” ment Committee, Waste Management Committee (Chair). Rates Enquiries 6268 7025 between non-working and the new Brighton High Cr Foster said the plan- Accounts Enquiries 6268 7001 working age groups. School and Bridgewater ning needed to be under- Jessica Whelan Cashier 6268 7000 Brighton Mayor Tony Bridge replacement as well as taken now. 17A Volcanic Drive Foster said the UTAS report “As well as our local ser- Brighton 7030 AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY 6268 7000 our own initiatives such as provided vital information housing and economic vices, schools and education Tel: 0415 732 805 All correspondence should be addressed to the for all levels of government development along with the facilities, we’ll need signifi- [email protected] General Manager, Brighton Council, 1 Tivoli Road, to assist in their planning to upgrading of community cantly enhanced public Planning Authority, Parks and Recreation, Old Beach 7017. meet the future needs of the services and facilities. transport, community safety, Waste Management Committee. health and ancillary services and much more if we are to Advertisement cater for the predicted ADVERTISEMENT increase in Brighton’s popu- JOIN TASMANIAN LABOR Wayne Garlick lation,” he said. www.taslabor.com I am here to serve the entire “This comprehensive Brighton community. report from the Institute for You can contact me at the Study of Social Change [email protected]. provides some vital informa- Rebecca au tion and projections that we or cannot ignore and I look for- Wayne & Lyn 0409 644 150 White MP ward to discussing the impli- State Member for Lyons Authorised by: cations with the State Gov- ernment and our federal 6212 2225 Lyn Garlic 46 Upton Drive [email protected] Honeywood Tas 7017 representatives at the earliest opportunity.” Authorised by REBECCA WHITE, Parliament House, Hobart Brighton Community News November 2019 3 Light rail success depends on extension to Brighton WITH the proposed light living in the upper areas of the northern suburbs must monwealth and State Gov- passed light rail will be no will be much cheaper to rail service as part of the A MESSAGE FROM Springfield, Glenorchy, extend to Brighton if it is to ernments if it is to get off the closer. acquire. northern suburbs transit Berriedale, Chigwell and have a chance to succeed and ground. In any event, comments But the decisions have to corridor project now back Claremont even bother to get provide a sustainable public The Hobart City Deal I have received from trans- be taken now. It is why Tas- in the headlines, the reality out of their cars and get onto transport option for south- includes just $300,000 in port experts is that all this mania must look to the is that the link must extend a train? ern Tasmania. funding from the Tasmanian will be problematic and the future, determine what the to Brighton if it is to have The Mayor Of course, even that will From an economic sus- Government to “activate the $100 million plus to build a community may look like in any chance of success. planners will have to start also require extensive parking tainability, social infrastruc- northern suburbs transit cor- light rail link between 20 or 30 years time and plan A light rail service run- thinking 20 to 30 years ahead areas and potentially costly ture and community wellbe- ridor” and a $25 million con- Glenorchy and Hobart will and build the infrastructure ning along the old rail corri- instead of taking the current property acquisitions to ing viewpoint, extending the gestion initiative from the prove to be a serious under- that will meet those needs, dor, essentially alongside the three-year election cycle enable this. light rail service to Bridgewa- Federal Government. estimation. not just today’s needs. Derwent River edge, from approach, or simply pander- Meanwhile, a captive ter and Brighton is a no- This may well fund some When the required sig- So the requirement is to Glenorchy or even Clare- ing to the self-interests of population, available lower brainer. In fact it is likely the studies and perhaps initial nificant land acquisition and extend the light rail proposal mont to Hobart will never be those shouting loudest in cost land for stations and only option to ensure the works but the cost of estab- other development expenses to the Brighton municipality sustainable unless it can col- support of light rail. park-and-ride facilities and, project’s long-term sustain- lishing light rail from are taken into account the and accompany this with lect passengers from Bridge- Current thinking appears importantly, demand exist at ability. Glenorchy to the Hobart cost will balloon substan- detailed planning for park- water and Brighton. Bridgewater and Brighton. Now is the time to act. CBD alone is expected to be tially, long before the first to be that the light rail and-ride facilities on the With the replacement should only connect Right now, Brighton has With planning under way for in excess of $100 million. rails and sleepers and laid if route. Bridgewater Bridge now Glenorchy and maybe Clare- a young population that the Bridgewater Bridge Let’s hope the project they ever are. I support the initiative. looking more and more like mont to central Hobart. If would use light rail to travel replacement, the design must doesn’t follow the example However, extending the a reality, with a promised this is the extent of the pro- to and from Hobart for include a provision for light of the Macquarie Point proposal to the Brighton Extend it to Bridgewater and opening date of 2024, we ject it will be nothing more employment, education and rail. If we miss this opportu- Development Corporation. municipality paints a far dif- Brighton and I will become now have a one-off oppor- than a monumental wasted the like. nity it likely won’t come If that’s the case chances are ferent picture. Yes, the cost of its most fervent and vocal tunity to get it right and opportunity and a likely This and anticipated around again. the $25 million will be frit- constructing the extended supporter. maximise the chances of a costly white elephant. future population growth As well as providing for tered away on studies, inves- rail infrastructure will be light rail service being suc- The big question remains could feasibly underpin a light rail in the bridge design, tigations, ‘expert’ analysis, greater but so too will be the cessful. unanswered. With the light sustainable light rail service. the initiative will need a board and executive salaries potential passenger market But to achieve this our rail service running along the The simple reality is that much more significant con- and the like, and after the five and the land for stations and Tony Foster AM OAM JP politicians and infrastructure old rail corridor, will people any light rail service through tribution from the Com- to 10-year timeline has parking lots is available and Brighton’s Growth exceeds one new Kim is Tasman’s home every working day BRIGHTON has achieved largely driven by growth in housing construction was commerce, services and strong growth over the past the transport, postal and providing a major economic recreation. new GM decade and this is predicted warehousing, and health stimulus as well as local “In the past year, we have FORMER Brighton Coun- to continue into the future. care and social assistance employment opportunities. approved some $11 million cil administrative officer Already Tasmania’s industries,” Cr Foster said. “Brighton is essentially of investment into aged care; Kim Hossack was recently fastest-growing municipality, “Transport, postal and adding more than one home $11 million into transport appointed Tasman Coun- current trends suggest that warehousing is anticipated a day to our housing stock and storage; $3.5 million in cil’s new general manager. Brighton’s population will to continue to grow strongly and this is helping locals into industrial; $1 million in Kim brings to the Tas- reach 18,000 next year. into the future being new houses as well as attract- commercial and sport and man Council 25 years of In the past 10 years, Brighton’s fastest-growing ing newcomers to the recreation. local government experience, Brighton’s gross regional industry. municipality,” he said. “Council is certainly having undertaken a variety product (the local equivalent “Undoubtedly significant planning and building for of senior management roles of gross domestic product), opportunities exist for Dwellings this growth and the above during that time, either has increased from $320 mil- Brighton in intensive agri- “In the last financial year, figures do not include the through shared service agree- lion a year to $400 million culture and primary produc- Council’s planning authority many millions Council is ments with Brighton Council and the number of local jobs tion, as well as value-adding approved some 292 investing in the construction or direct appointments. has doubled. and supply chain initiatives. dwellings – that’s around 1.2 of new parks and walkways, “Council is looking for- As reported in this issue “But investigations show dwellings per working day. our streetscape beautifica- ward to working closely with of Brighton Community there are also opportunities “This equates to approx- tion, new and improved Kim as our new general News, a University of Tasma- for development in areas imately $55 million invested sporting facilities, increased manager,” said Mayor Kelly nia report has predicted that including the production of in residential development funding support of the local Spaulding. Brighton will continue as green, renewable energy, as in our community, or Police and Citizens Youth “We will collectively work Tasmania’s fastest-growing well as in education and new $150,000 every single day of Club, our high level of asset towards a sustainable future Former Brighton Council administrative officer Kim local government area, with technologies. the year. maintenance, sustainable for our local community and Hossack has been appointed Tasman Council’s new the population reaching “Brighton is already well “Added to this, every sec- operations and manage- general manager. ratepayers, to reflect the goals 23,000 by 2042. established as a great place ond day Council approved a ment, and assisting in and expectations placed “Brighton Council is “We are naturally Mayor Tony Foster said to live. new building lot – in total regional workforce planning, upon us.” proud that Kim garnered delighted this has paid divi- Brighton was on the cusp of “We are expanding local 149 subdivision lots and training and education. Kim’s previous appoint- much of her local govern- dends in that her vast expe- a period of significant eco- employment opportunities seven strata lots over the “This strategy will con- ments included acting as ment experience working as rience in this area has nomic developments, with and will continue this thrust year. tinue with more exciting ini- executive director of corpo- a council officer at Brighton,” secured her a permanent the growth of the past moving forward.” “Of course, growing tiatives planned as we work rate and community services Cr Foster said. position as general manager decade, along with planned Cr Foster said in catering communities need more to cater for our growing at Derwent Valley Council “She spent a good deal of at Tasman Council. major infrastructure projects for the population growth, than houses. They also need community.” and acting general manager her most recent years at “Kim is dedicated and and the opening up of new at Central Highlands Coun- Brighton integrally involved committed to local govern- economic opportunities, pro- cil. in the Brighton Council-ini- ment and all her friends and viding for an exciting future. Brighton Mayor Tony tiated shared service agree- colleagues at Brighton wish “Brighton’s economy has The Liberal Government Foster congratulated Kim on ments with other Tasmanian her well on her fantastic new recorded considerable her appointment. and Australian councils. appointment.” expansion in recent years Delivering for the Sing, share and celebrate Christmas Brighton community By REV CHRIS DUFF* There will be food vans, coffee, free community. drinking water available (bring a bottle Bring a friend, bring the family, a gift THE Lions Club of Brighton will pre- or drinking vessel), local choirs and a for a child to place under the Giving sent the Brighton Community Christ- Brighton Streetscape mas Carols on Saturday, December 7 Giving Tree. Tree, a chair or blanket and your singing at the Pontville Showgrounds from Just a reminder to please ensure gifts voices. Revitalisation Project 7.30-9.30pm. are not wrapped so they go to an appro- We would appreciate your voluntary Brighton Lions is pleased to be able priate recipient. gold coin donation towards the costs of to partner with other groups such as Santa will be there too so come and running the event. churches and Brighton Council to share in the community spirit of the The event is alcohol and smoke free. $461m for Bridgewater Bridge bring us together for free community event which brings us together and *Rev Chris Duff is a Lions Club carols. helps build our identity and sense of board member Brighton Bowls club conversion Guy to a Community Centre BARNETT Liberal for LYONS Listening SENATOR Caring JONATHON DUNIAM Delivering LIBERAL SENATOR FOR TASMANIA Ground Floor, 85 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS 7000 Ph: (03) 6701 2170 - www.guybarnett.com.au E: [email protected] - GuyBarnettMP 03 6231 2444 [email protected] SenatorDuniam
Authorised by: Guy Barnett, 15 High Street, New Norfolk Tas 7140 Authorised by Senator Jonathon Duniam, Liberal Party of Australia, Ground Floor, 85 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS 7000. 4 Brighton Community News November 2019 Rethink household waste to cut down what you throw out OVER the next few months waste which we dispose of in tions, there is still some con- Brighton Community our kerbside wheelie bins. fusion about what can and News (BCN) will be featur- A number of Tasmanian can’t be recycled and what in bulk and take your own avoid throwing out food. shop to stock up on com- whitegoods. ing stories about waste and councils, including Brighton should and shouldn’t be containers to a bulk grocery Remember, you can use limp mon household items. Often If you need to get rid of waste disposal to help our Council, have introduced thrown out. store. vegetables in soups or stews you’ll find what you want these items then they will community in better man- special collection services in There are many things we Always carry reusable – don’t throw them out. there rather than buying new have to go to the waste trans- aging waste in the home, at addition to regular kerbside can do at home to reduce the bags everywhere you go for And fruit that has items in a shop or online. fer station and there is a work, at school and just out services, that provide an amount of waste ending all types of shopping. Steer become over-ripe can always Consider swapping charge for disposing of these and about. opportunity for households up in landfill. clear of items such as vegeta- be stewed or even used in clothes and toys with friends items – see the costs listed in The disposal of waste is to sort and separate their Reducing the level of bles that already packed in cakes or loaves (such as rather than throwing them the Free Hard and Green becoming increasingly more general household waste for household waste is an easy containers that need to be banana bread). There are out. Reuse old envelopes and Waste advertisement below.. expensive and someone has recycling and disposal. exercise if you can rethink recycled. simple recipes that can give find creative ways to reuse White goods in particular to pay for it. It is our respon- Unfortunately, even with old habits and watch what Pack your lunch or your you plenty of options. used paper. need to be made ready for sibility as a community to try these services a lot of general goes into wheelie bins. children’s lunch in reusable For household items, Contact Brighton Coun- to reduce the waste we create household waste still ends up Avoiding waste in the first containers – don’t use plastic donate unwanted clothes and cil or go online at disposal (fridges de-gassed, as much as possible. in landfill, on the sides of the place is a great way to start wraps or plastic bags to wrap household crockery, cutlery, brighton.tas.gov.au for details etc) and that is why charges This month BCN focuses municipality’s roads or in and there are ways you can the food as well. ornaments to any local char- of special collections. have to be imposed. on waste in the home. empty blocks, in our water- do this. If you have divided lunch ity shop. They are gratefully For example the next For further information Did you know that each ways and common areas For example, you can boxes the lunch items will accepted. hard waste pickup is in the about reducing household year Tasmanians throw out such as the community’s take your favourite coffee stay in place without extra Also consider having a week beginning December 3. waste and recycling go to more than 451,000 tonnes of parks and other recreational mug or travel mug with you wrapping. garage sale to give pre-loved Remember though that Brighton Council’s website waste? About one-third of areas. for takeaway coffee. You can Plan your meals in items a new home. Search some items will not be taken https://www.brighton.tas.gov this is common household Despite our best inten- buy common grocery items advance so that you can your local reuse or charity such as mattresses, tyres and .au/property/waste/ Bridgewater revisited – Survey will ensure your this time in the hot seat details are By PHILIPPA BURK* water from 1989-1994 as a of Bushy Park, Hamilton and constable returning when I Maydena) and the Oatlands I BEGAN as the Inspector in was promoted to sergeant in police station (including the Inspector charge of Bridgewater Divi- Philippa up to date 2002 for a further two years cluster stations of Kempton, sion in August taking over Burke has until 2004. Bothwell and Liawenee). from Insp George Cretu taken over plete the survey yet so our I now return in 2019 as Since beginning in August By SHERYL RAINBIRD* who had been the divisional as officer- staff will shortly begin mak- the officer-in-charge of the I never cease to be amazed by inspector for three years. in-charge CENTACARE Evolve ing contact with those who Bridgewater Division, an the incredible staff who do an On behalf of the commu- of the Housing recently contacted haven’t yet completed the accomplishment of which I amazing job under some- nity, I want to acknowledge Bridgewater all tenants seeking to survey to ensure we have am very proud. times very difficult circum- Division of the tireless work of Insp Cretu update basic details as part updated details for all our The Bridgewater Policing stances. Tasmania of our requirement to for the community in his time tenants. Division is an extremely large My police officers are Police. ensure details are accurate as Bridgewater inspector. If you haven’t yet filled it division which encompasses hardworking, enthusiastic, and up to date. I come to the role with been an excellent start to the can further the programs out our staff would welcome The response was amaz- some background knowledge four councils – Brighton, Cen- keen and eager and achieve new financial year. A signifi- PCYC can deliver within our a call from you. and affinity with the Bridge- tral Highlands, Southern Mid- outstanding results across all cant reduction has been seen community. The hard work ing. With around 1700 letters It is our aim to have all water Division. lands and Derwent Valley. areas of crime, traffic, drug across the Bridgewater Divi- of Bridgewater PCYC culmi- details updated before the I have been a police officer As officer-in-charge I am investigation and public order sion in relation to crime and nated it being awarded the sent out around the state, we kept the postie busy for a lit- end of this month. for 33 years and this will now responsible for the police at to make the Brighton munic- total offences across the Telstra Business Awards Social On another note, our be my third time stationed at Bridgewater police station, ipality a safer place for you all majority of categories. Change Maker award (see tle while. James Norman, general annual tenant satisfaction Bridgewater police station. New Norfolk police station to live. There is an amazing sense story in this edition). Con- survey will not be conducted of community in our area manager of housing opera- I was stationed at Bridge- (including the cluster stations On the crime front it has gratulations to Justin and this year in recognition of the and residents are given a voice tions for Centacare Evolve your team for your work in effort of tenants in complet- and asked to have input into the community. Housing, said the response what they want for the area to our request was really ing the updated details sur- I will continue to work vey. they live in. This is tremen- tirelessly for Brighton munic- pleasing with a high rate of dously empowering for the return from tenants filling However we always wel- Brighton ipality to ensure it is a safe come feedback on our ser- community. place to live and that the out the survey questionnaire online. vices and this can be pro- Council I have already met some police and the community are Other tenants were quick vided at any time by wonderful people within our engaged and well connected. to contact their tenancy offi- contacting our office. community who play a piv- I would also like to reiter- otal role, including Sheryl cer who helped by filling out It’s usually best if you ate that crime and its preven- Rainbird and her amazing the questionnaire while ten- can put something in writ- tion is not just a policing issue crew at Centacare Evolve ants were on the phone. ing because then we can Housing which does far more but rather a whole-of-com- All tenants who com- reply to your feedback more Free Hard and reen Waste than just house and accom- munity issue. pleted the survey went into accurately – and, of course, modate people. If you know of those who the draw to win some prizes please add your contact ext co ection ee beginning Also Justin Abrahams and are committing crime and which we were pleased to see details so we can respond if his staff at the Bridgewater impinging on our commu- being spread around the state required. esday ece ber 3 9 Police and Citizens Youth nity then please contact the just like our tenants. *Sheryl Rainbird is Club (PCYC) who do out- police and let us know what We understand that ten- community development righton o nci ro ides a F H & W S co ection ser ice to you know. he residents dis ose o n anted ite s and green aste standing work as well as ants are often busy and may officer for Centacare Evolve Rowena Watling at the Der- You can attend the not have had time to com- Housing Waste st be aced on the nat re stri the night rior to the abo e de i ery and went Valley PCYC. Bridgewater police station, st be ab e to be i ted sa e y by t o en Their work makes a sig- Green Point Road, Bridgewa- ite s s ch as tree branches and c ttings st be tied in g or ess b nd es nificant impact on our at-risk ter and talk to us in person if Senator Claire and a axi o in ength and c in dia eter youth within the area. you wish. Alternatively you can con- oose ateria st be bagged Ite s s ch as r bb e soi roc s and concrete i As Bridgewater PCYC manager, Justin has gone tact the police on 131 444, or CHANDLER not be co ected Fridges Fridges attresses attresses andand co ercia co ercia aste aste i i nnotot bbee cco ectedo ected from strength to strength anonymously at Crimestop- Liberal Senator for Tasmania b t can be ta en to the Waste rans er Station at a cost employing more staff and pers on 1800 333 000 to PassengerPassenger carcar tyrestyres $ ;$ ; ight ight tr c tr c andand 4W 4W tyrestyres $ $ ; attresses attresses $ $ each;each; ridge/ ridge/ securing more grants so he report crime. reezersreezers $ $ eacheach Meet Senator Chandler for a HARD WASTE AND GREEN WASTE MUST BE KEPT SEPARATE COFFEE & CHAT ota o e o ite s st not exceed 3 Jen about local issues P ease do not endanger o nci sta by ea ing o t bro en g ass asbestos or Monday 18 November che ica s his ree ser ice is a ai ab e on y to residents ho c rrent y recei e 9.30am – 11.30am erbside co ection Butler MP Moes Cafe, 180 Brighton For ore in or ation on this ser ice hone righton o nci on Your Local Member for Lyons Road, BRIGHTON
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Shop 9 Cove Hill Shopping Centre Bridgewater [email protected] www.brighton.tas.gov.au 03 62122150 SenatorChandler Authorised by Senator Claire Chandler, Liberal Party of Australia, 152 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS 7000 Brighton Community News November 2019 5 App brings slice of Brighton history to life By JAMES DRYBURGH* I walk up to the papers, Even in the most authen- reality (VR). lean over and read the camp tic and intact places however, Augmented reality is a I AM walking across the induction manual of the most of the stories are hid- way of creating three-dimen- grassed open space behind young man who will sleep on den, and many of their visual sional objects and injecting Brighton’s Remembrance this bed as he trains for war, cues are long since gone. them into the real world to Park. before boarding a train, then How does one uncover create the impression they Suddenly, before my very a ship for the long voyage to such stories without a guide, are actually there. eyes, army tents appear. There is no physical I walk around them and the other side of the world to a history book in hand or fight in World War 2. without interpretation panels infrastructure or marker in between them. I walk right the place itself as the experi- up to one and inspect the I put my phone back into being erected all over the my pocket and 1939 disap- place? ences are geo-coded into the intricate detail of the pegs exact place in the landscape and guy rope – exactly as pears, leaving behind just a Four Tasmanian councils peaceful park and 2019. joined forces with a local tech where you want them to they were in 1939. appear. The sides of the tent Now I am on the main firm, Handbuilt Creative, road in Oatlands standing based in Richmond, to create This is achieved by using strain where the guy ropes Google maps and the GPS outside the gaol, an austere a cutting-edge response to pull it tight. The tent’s entry within your smart device, flaps are open. 19th century sandstone this challenge. typically a phone or tablet. building built to dominate The result is the creation I can see a camp bed on The Brighton, Southern A full-size replica of an FE8 biplane appears in 3D next to you. each side and a fold-out Tasmania’s ‘interior capital’ of Tasmanian Stories, a col- Midlands, Clarence and Der- chair. A soldier’s satchel sits as well as its inmates. lection of historic experi- went Valley Councils collab- A natural point to arrive Then you walk about 50 nated the town skyline has on the ground next to one of I walk around the out- ences brought to life in aug- orated because they wanted at the parkland is where a metres to the tents. Another been recreated. the beds. door gallows, where the mented reality within a to encourage visitors to their simple sign tells you that you 50 metres away you can view Derwent Valley Council I walk inside the tent and noose hangs still, waiting, for tailor-made app called Uist. villages to enjoy a memo- are standing near a number a 100-year-old film, which focused on the long history see some official-looking papers the unfortunate souls who Augmented reality (AR) rable experience as well as of augmented reality three- seems to hang in the air on a of river racing on the Der- sitting on one of the beds. would ‘launch into eternity’. is quite different to virtual help locals to preserve and dimensional experiences, big screen as if you were at a went River near New Nor- enjoy local history. should you choose to down- drive-in cinema, showing folk. In Brighton, selecting a load the free Uist app. World War 1 troops training Aside from the unique focus was easy. The Brighton You download it, gently on horseback. visitor experience, it’s a clever Army Camp site has so many moving your phone around There is a feature about approach by the councils. intriguing layers to its long so its camera can work out the animal mascots that were Between the four regions and surprising story that go exactly where you are stand- taken to war, including a there are almost 60 individ- ing, and suddenly a full-size popular local wombat. well beyond military history, ual AR experiences as part of yet only one derelict building replica of the FE8 biplane You can peek inside the Tasmanian Stories. remains, making it difficult appears in 3D next to you. camp hospital and learn to imagine what once was, You can walk right about the medical treatments It is expected more Tas- and in any case many stories around the plane to view it of the day or enjoy mealtime manian Stories will begin can only be captured by peo- from every angle, as close up with the new recruits. appearing in AR around Tas- ple not buildings. as you like. In Oatlands, Southern mania over the coming years, A large section of the You learn that the Midlands Council focused offering new ways of engag- site is now a public space straight footpath you are on the dark stories sur- ing people with the stories of and houses Remembrance standing on was once the rounding one building, its place without leaving a trace Park making it a perfect runway for Tasmania’s first chambers. on the landscape. place to be able to slowly commercial airport and this In Richmond, the origi- *James Dryburgh is Army tents appear as if they are actually there in Remembrance Park, thanks to the wander around and engage plane once took off and nal 20-metre high sandstone Brighton Council’s chief augmented reality Uist app. with history. landed here. windmill that once domi- operating officer. Twelve Stones Work starts on new highway service centre reopens under CIVIL works have begun amenities. residential subdivisions. for the new roads and inter- There will be 80 car- Brighton Mayor Tony sections for Brighton parking spaces as well as Foster said the new services municipality’s new highway truck parking which will be centre would be a welcome new ownership services centre developed much needed for major traf- addition to the multitude of by Retail Fuel Develop- fic that travels between the services and facilities in PONTVILLE’S popular Broadmarsh and farms with ments. north and south of the state. Twelve Stones restaurant is her partner Calum Jacobsen Brighton. The proposed centre, A feature will be the cre- “The new centre demon- back open under new own- growing heirloom vegetables which will be built at 40 ation of a new link road strates the ongoing confi- ers and management with a and small quantities of meat Brighton Rd, Brighton, between Brighton Road and dence in investment in our strong focus on Tasmanian for sale direct to restaurants. Twelve Stones sources its between the Brighton town- the Midland Highway. produce. The restaurant is sourc- food and beverages from ship and Bridgewater Indus- There will be new entry community,” Cr Foster said. Head chef and new ing from local growers in the local suppliers. trial Estate, is expected to be and exit ramps off the Mid- “It will be integral to large owner Brendon Walter, born community. completed by next year. land Highway and a new T- trucks and other haulage and raised in Broadmarsh, “Our menu focuses on Key features of the new junction on Brighton Rd. vehicles that travel through trained at Meadowbank win- seasonality and local produc- marsh, Old Cow Co (Green services centre will be a ser- A roundabout will be in our municipality and that ery and worked at Stefano ers,” Samara said. Glory Dairy, Broadmarsh), vice station, a drive-through the centre of the new link will now have proper ameni- Lubiana as the head chef in “We support a lot of Fresh Field Grove in Campa- takeaway tenancy, a café, road for a future tenancy ties to cope with the size of the Osteria. small producers such as nia, Rocky Top Farm in Rich- shared dining and other with a possible link to future the vehicles.” Restaurant manager Weston Farm in Brighton, mond along with many Samara Piluris lives in Broadchurch Farm in Broad- more Tasmanian growers.” The drinks menu is Tas- manian with most of the Jane wines coming from within 100km of the restaurant. you have an opportunity to “A large percentage come try different producers. MLC from within 50km, locally,” “Our menu changes daily Howlett Samara said. depending on what our Liberal Member for Prosser “We have Invacarron growers have available. (Jordan River), 7K Distillery “While we will always Phone: (03) 6212 2101 (Brighton), Drew and have pub classics like scotch Switch your pension Shop 1/31 Cole Street, Sorell 7172 Touchwood Wines (Tea fillet or chicken parmigiana, Email: [email protected] Tree), Bagdad Hills, Shene everything else will be chang- Estate. ing with the seasons. to a local, trusted, Proudly serving Brighton “Our drinks list will be “On Sundays we’re tri- regularly changing so that alling long lunches $59/pp Authorised by C McQuestin, Suite 4C, not-for-profit Level 3/33 Salamanca Place, Hobart TAS 7000 every time you dine with us for four courses, starters, entrees, mains, dessert which will showcase the best pro- duce available that week.” super fund. The restaurant is looking for local artists to display their work on the walls along with any local growers who may have excess homegrown t a s p l a n . c o m . a u fruit and vegetables. “We’re very keen to buy 1800 005 166 so get in touch via email [email protected] m or phone 6263 2200,” Samara said. The restaurant is open Issued by Tasplan Pty Ltd. For further information in relation to whether to acquire Friday to Monday for lunch or hold the products referred to, please read our guides at tasplan.com.au/pds. The from 12pm and Thursday to Monday for dinner from trustee of Tasplan Super (ABN 14 602 032 302) is Tasplan Pty Ltd (ABN 13 009 563 062). 6pm. AFSL 235391. © 2019 Tasplan Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. 6 Brighton Community News November 2019
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After School Hours Care Brighton/Broadmarsh All contributors to the Brighton Community News calendar for 2019 are asked to Bowls and Community Club at 10am to noon. The school is Ages 5 to 12 Monday to Fridays Country Women’s check their entries (below) carefully and send any changes to 9.15am for 9.30am. New open to anyone and we have a by Bridgewater PCYC. Association [email protected]. There are several entries that haven’t potential members are always wide range of speakers dealing Collections from local schools Meetings held at the CWA been updated or changed for a couple of years and we will delete those entries if welcome. For further information with many different topics. For running until 6pm Mondays to rooms, Pontville Hall, Pontville. we don’t hear from you. This calendar is a free guide for community groups and contact John on 0422 300 809. more information call Shirley on Thursdays and 5pm Fridays. Brighton group meets 10am on we ask you to let us know if there are changes. Thank you. Punch Fit 6268 0842 or Geoff on 0418 Cost $5 per day (Parents the third Wednesday each For women, Mondays 11am-12 121 814. required to enrol for Child Care month, phone 6268 1474. Bridgewater on Tuesdays, 4303. struggling to do their laundry. noon. $20 annual membership. Speaking Made Easy Subsidy). Holiday care, ages 5- Broadmarsh group meets weekly 12.30-3pm. There is no We bring our van, Splasher, to Phone Leah Clark 6263 5277. Meets first and third 12, operating every school 12.30pm on first Monday each Lions Club of Brighton cost and women are invited to Gagebrook every Friday 10-12 Wednesday of the month at holiday from 9am-4pm except month, phone 6268 5254. New The Lions Club of Brighton Rhythmic Dance Centre call in and have a chat and a noon at the Uniting Church 205 Old Brighton Rd from 6- public holidays. Cost from members welcome. organises Brighton Community Classes at 1 River Court, cuppa. Phone 6166 1370. Carols and is always looking for House, 10 Tottenham Rd. Brighton and Uniting Church 7pm. Phone 0408 124 440. $13.86 with Child Care Subsidy. Brighton Meals on Wheels Crimestoppers Online opportunities to help out in the Blankets, doonas and sheets Hall, Claremont. Jazz, tap, Sports Rosters/Activities Anglicare Family Mental Meals are delivered Monday to Available 24 hours a day, seven community and to welcome able to be washed and dried on classical ballet, song and dance Bridgewater PCYC offers Health Support Service Friday and extra for weekends. days a week, Crime Stoppers new members. Brighton Lions site. It’s all free. For more and hip-hop. Phone 6268 0864. Contact 6268 0559 or 1800 696 periodic sports roster Anglicare provides a range of Tasmania’s new online reporting meet on the third Monday of information contact Hobart 325. Volunteers are always Rock & Rhyme including futsal, basketball, services such as alcohol and tool available at each month at the Old Council service manager Robyn Oral required to deliver meals. 30 minutes of simple songs, netball, judo, boxing and a other drug support, attempted www.crimestopperstas.com.au Chambers in Pontville, 6pm for Health Services Please contact 6268 0559 if you action rhymes and short stories weight gym. Call 6107 9040 suicide aftercare support, family helps Tasmanians provide crime 6.30. For more information are interested or for further Oral Health Services for children aged from birth to for further details. relationship counselling, NDIS information and aid solving email [email protected] information.A police check is Tasmania three years. Join the fun then Toddler Time application support and a crime, anywhere in the state. number of other services for required, which is organised and NILS (No Interest Loan Free dental examinations and borrow a book to take home. Every Wednesday at individuals and families. If paid for by MOWs Tasmania. Days for Girls Scheme) preventive care to all children Every Wednesday at 10am at Bridgewater PCYC from Days for Girls is a not-for-profit under the age of 18. Phone for Bridgewater Library. Phone Anglicare does not have a Brighton Playcentre The scheme is available to 10.30am-12 noon. Cost $2.50 organisation that has a network of purchase essential household an appointment on 6165 4012. 6165 5446 or just turn up. service it can provide relevant to Holds playcentre sessions for teams around the world. It raises per child. Call 6107 9040 for your needs, it will link you with children aged 2-4 each Tuesday funds to make washable, reusable items such as a fridge or Papercraft Rotary Club of Brighton further details. washing machine up to $1,200. other appropriate referral from 9am-12 noon during school sanitary care kits distributed to Cardmaking and scrapbooking The Rotary Club of Brighton Top Gear Program Call the Bridgewater pathways. Please call 1800 243 terms at 42 Dollery Court, girls and women in need. It also classes in Brighton, Bridgewater meets on alternate Tuesday Do you need assistance in encourages and supports training Community Centre on 6263 232 and ask to speak with a Brighton. For more information and Claremont on regular nights at 6.45 for 7pm. getting your 80 hours of for communities to produce their 4303 or the Gagebrook customer engagement phone the centre on monthly basis – day and Meetings for this year are Oct 8 driving experience? If so the specialist. Pete and Michaela own kits and deliver health Community Centre on 6263 evening. We are a friendly and 22, Nov 5 and 19, Dec 3 and 0488 354 823, our centre education. The Derwent team has Bridgewater Community 6097 to make an appointment. group of paper crafters. Contact 17. For further information are available from 9am-5pm, coordinator Jennifer on two sewing days each month: the Centre may be able to assist Shelley Harwood 0409 003 602 email Marie at Monday to Friday. 0428 977 418 or find us on third Monday and the fourth Northern Buddies Playgroup you. The Top Gear Learner or [email protected]. [email protected] Anglicare Personal Helpers Facebook. Saturday from 9.30am to 4pm at Northern Buddies Playgroup is a Driver Mentor Program has and Mentor Program Brighton Playgroup St Paul's Church meeting room, no-cost playgroup open to the Parents R Us Save the Children mentor drivers who will take Is your mental health affecting Paice St, Bridgewater. Morning wider community. Catering for Every Monday 11am-2pm at the (formerly Good Beginnings) Holds playgroup sessions for tea is provided but bring your own you driving in a community your ability to cope with children up to five years each lunch. No sewing experience up to 4 years, every Friday of Gagebrook Community Centre. children and family programs vehicle. For more information everyday life? Would you like Monday from 9.30-11.30am necessary. school term, 9.30-11am at Free program of activities and a HIPPY program: Home on the program or to sign up support with your recovery Northern Christian School. Bring light lunch provided. Childcare Interaction Program for Parents during school terms at 42 Derwent Valley Country as a participant please journey to manage mental a piece of fruit to share. 7 on site. For more information and Youngsters, home-based Dollery Court, Brighton. For Music Club contact Darlene or Chelsea at illness so you can lead a Cobbs Hill Rd, Bridgewater. call the centre on 6263 6097. early learning and parenting more information phone the 14 Millvale Road Dromedary. the centre on 6263 4303 or fulfilling life? If you are 16 years program for families with centre on 0488 354 823. The Held on alternate Northern Suburbs Junior Penguin Club Brighton pop into 6 Bowden Drive, or over you may be eligible for children aged 4 and 5, centre’s coordinator Jennifer Friday/Saturday nights at Soccer Association Group Bridgewater. the Personal Helpers and Mondays-Fridays, 9am-5pm, can be contacted on 0428 977 7.30pm. BBQ every Saturday at NSJSA is a not-for-profit First and third Wednesday of Mentors Program (PHaMs). To Gagebrook Primary School and Waterbridge Food Co-op 418 or find us on Facebook. 6.15pm. Cost $5 includes light organisation and our area the month. Phone 0416 928 903. make a referral or for more Brighton Community Health The Waterbridge Community Brighton Senior Citizens supper. Phone Peter Jacobson includes New Norfolk, Bagdad, Pete’s Shed Centre (terrapin, rear of main Pantry is open Monday-Friday information call 1800 243 232 Club Brighton and the northern 0419 126 849 or Jeanette Lyden Are you interested in woodwork building); St Paul’s Play2Learn: 10am-2pm. You can follow on Birthday Parties New members are welcome to 0409 349 003. suburbs of Hobart. There are or metalwork? If so, have you supported playgroup for all Facebook www.facebook. The Bridgewater PCYC is weekly meetings held in the Old two teams in the Brighton area Get Fit While Having Fun been to Pete’s Community families in the community with com/waterbridgefood/ the available on weekends for Council Chambers, 371 Brighton – Derwent United and Brighton Circuit, cardio and boxing Workshed? We are located at children aged up to 5, Mondays website on www.waterbridge birthdays of all ages. Party Rd, Pontville. The club meets on – and games are played Friday sessions with a fully accredited 10 Sorell St, Bridgewater and (school terms) 9-11am at St food. com.au or call on times are 11am-1pm & 2-4pm. alternate Tuesdays for a shared nights and Saturday mornings. trainer. Brighton Primary School are open Monday to Friday 9am- Paul’s Catholic Primary School. 0487 267 375. For further information please lunch and bingo and card Age groups are under-six to gym Mondays and Thursdays 1pm. For further information Play2Learn: supervised contact the club on games. Bus trips are also under-12. All contact Yes Entrepreneurial 6.30-7.30pm. Call Lisa phone 6263 5142 or email playgroups for families with 6107 9040. undertaken. For further details information is on the website Services 0420 983 434. [email protected]. children aged up to 5, and who Run by Impact Communities, Brighton Alive Meetings contact Barbara Walker 6268 for clubs at www.nsjsa.org.au. Gymnastics Play & Learn do not live with their child, these services promote young Monthly at the Brighton Civic 6262. Any queries please call Chris on Hobart Gymnastics Academy 30 minutes of hands-on learning Mondays, 12.45-3pm, at tagari people’s creative skills and Centre at 10am. Phone Brighton 0407 579 039. Camp Quality offers KinderGym, recreational for children from birth to five lia behind Civic Centre, Green employment potential through Council 6268 7035. Brighton Volunteers needed. Camp gymnastics, boys’ gymnastics, Old Beach Cricket Club Inc years. Puzzles, games, building Point Rd. For more information innovation, creativity and Alive is on Facebook at Quality believes in improving girls’ gymnastics, trampoline, All past and new players blocks and more. Join the fun phone Simone Johns 6166 1384 engagement in career www.facebook.com/#!/brighton the quality of life for children rhythmic, acrobatics and welcome at the Cloak Oval, then borrow a book to take or 0417 316 987 development. For more . alive.56 with all the events, living with cancer and their tumbling. We offer trial Jetty Rd, Old Beach. Inquiries to home. Every Wednesday at information go to https:// activities and training families through unrelenting School for Seniors sessions in all of our programs [email protected] 10.30am at Bridgewater Library. School for Seniors, which is www.impactcommunities.org. happening in the Brighton optimism and the healing power for all first individual Phone 6165 5446 or just turn up. municipality. of laughter. To become an Orange Sky Laundry open to anyone of retirement au/YES/ or contact Bridget lessons(costs and conditions Orange Sky Laundry provides a Probus Club of Jordan age, meets every Tuesday Tape YES coordinator Brighton Bowls & amazing Camp Quality apply). Contact us on volunteer, phone us on 6231 free mobile laundry service for Meets on the second Monday of during school terms at bridgett@impactcommunities. Community Club 6263 3460, email anyone doing it tough or each month at the Brighton Bridgewater LINC and runs from org.au or phone 6262 5400. Meals are available fortnightly 5445, email [email protected], look us on Fridays at 5.30pm. Bookings [email protected] or send up at www.hga.gymnastics. preferred. All new members us your details online at org.au or find us on Facebook. www.campquality.org.au welcome. New clubrooms are Kickstart Arts Centre Fourth Makers’ Market at library open and available to hire for Community Knitting Group Kickstart Arts' beautiful heritage any function. Contact us at The group meets at the Terrapin venue in New Town is a BRIDGEWATER Library containers currently account and take part in the singing [email protected] Room at the back of the community hub for arts and will hold a Makers’ Market IN BRIEF for about 41 per cent of litter and prayer, they were also or phone 6268 1325 and leave a Brighton Community Health culture. In addition to art-based from 10.30am to 1.30pm by volume in Tasmania, and invited to bring their own message. Centre in Green Point Rd, classes such as basket-weaving, on Thursday, November 14. evidence from other states statues of Mary. drawing and painting, the Kickstart The new Report Rubbish This is the fourth market tool at rubbish.epa.tas.gov.au shows that introducing a These were carried in a Arts workshop program includes held at the library and is classes in cooking (cheese-making, can be used to record the refund scheme results in a nighttime candlelight pro- fermentation, olive-preserving, growing in popularity with location, type and amount significant decrease in litter. cession around the church. 20 more than 14 stalls of home- etc), music classes such as of litter or dumped rubbish. The procession – fol- made goods. beginner piano and ukulele, and Users can take a photo Marian festival lowed by a banquet – ended mm o c wellbeing classes such as yoga Whether you are looking and upload details of what the day of festivities that and pilates. We are also launching for plants, knits, bags, cakes draws a crowd has been located and where began at 3pm with the ri hton o n il sponsors free a brand new community choir in or something for someone MORE than 100 people rosary, a traditional prayer to September. For more details visit to ensure the appropriate monthly imm nis tion lini . special to put under the gathered at St Paul’s http://www.kickstartarts.org/cx, authority is informed for Mary. Christmas tree, you’re bound Catholic Church in Bridge- The festival was organ- email creativeexchange@kickstart. clean-up. to find it on one of the stalls. water earlier this month to ised by the Family Cenacle org.au or phone 0455 111 748. In the coming weeks Many of the stallholders take part in a festival dedi- Group which is dedicated to Learner Licence Assist local and State Government riGH n ci ic cen re live within the community and cated to the Virgin Mary. Mary, although the whole Program land managers will be able to are happy to discuss with you Festival-goers were parish participated in the fes- Gree o ro f - m Do you have trouble reading or request offenders on com- their techniques or hints . encouraged to not only come tival. writing? Are you having trouble munity corrections orders obtaining your learners licence Bridgewater Library is at he fin l imm nis tion d te for 2019 23 Green Point Road, behind undertake clean-ups of from Service Tasmania? We can parks, beaches and other is e em er . help you sit and pass your the Brighton Civic Centre and is open Monday to Fri- public land. learners test. This is a one-on- The Report Rubbish tool Dates for 2020 will be published in one test with pen and paper to day, 9am-5pm. is part of State Government next month's edition of the newspaper assist you in obtaining your For more information learners and it’s free. Please call the library on 6165 5446. commitment to crack down t t call the centre to make an on litter and follows the pas- u l' E v e t l He lth appointment. We can now Making it easier sage of the Litter Amend- Off e ment Bill 2018 which signif- Ph e: 6268 7029 assist you to gain your motorcycle learners licence. For to report litter icantly increased penalties for more information or to book an THE Tasmanian Govern- illegal dumping. appointment please contact the ment is making it easier for The government says it is Gagebrook Community Centre Tasmanians to report rub- also committed to imple- on 6263 6097 or Bridgewater bish dumping to help keep menting a container refund Community Centre on 6263 our island clean. scheme by 2022 as drink Brighton Community News November 2019 7 learninG in my Community Education’s Make the impact on poverty switch to is focus ‘nude food’ of panellists FOR this year’s Anti-Pover- in lunchbox ty Week, the Salvation Army Communities for By MORGAN GRUBB* • Look for foods with less Children South-East Tas- packaging. Fruit and vegeta- mania partnered with the HAVE you been asked by bles are a great way to start. Peter Underwood Centre your school or childcare Seasonal fruit and vegetables for Educational Attain- centre to help reduce plastic often have more flavour and ment, the Smith Family, wrappers and packaged may be cheaper. food in lunchboxes? Aurora Energy and the • Buy in bulk if possible – NSW Department of Edu- Known as ‘nude food’ lunchboxes, washable con- look for the lowest price per cation to present a panel kilo or price per 100 grams. A discussion highlighting the tainers or food wraps are part of a trend in reducing single big block of cheese and crack- power of education in over- ers may cost more upfront use plastic, foil containers or coming poverty. but individual packaged Internationally renowned wrapping to buy, store and more than 666,000 sub- cheese and biscuits will be educator and YouTube ‘Woo transport food. scribers and more than 38.7 more expensive in the long Tube’ influencer Eddie Woo But where do you start million views worldwide as run. participated in the panel, and how do you get kids of September 2019. along with Professor Natalie involved? • Leftovers can be an easier During the afternoon Brown from the Peter Well, it doesn’t mean you way to include some nude year 10 students from Oat- Underwood Centre and Dr have to buy an expensive food in the lunchbox. You can lands and Glenora District Gillian Consadine from the lunchbox. prepare these ahead of time. High Schools participated in Smith Family. Try approaching nude Use a thermos and an ice- a maths tutorial via a video Later in the morning, food in a simple way. It could brick to keep food safe. link to the A-Lab. year six students from • Boomerang fruit and Eddie’s visit to Hobart save you money and may Brighton Primary School vegetables are fruit and veg- and Anti-Poverty Week increase variety in the lunch- and East Derwent Primary events concluded with Eddie box. etables that come back School participated in the visiting Claremont College Top tips for nude food uneaten. It’s okay if some- filming of an online Woo- to meet students over break- lunchboxes: thing new comes back in the Tube maths session with fast and present to students • Approach nude food in lunchbox. Try offering the Eddie at the Peter Under- and staff a session based on a way that works for you and boomerang fruit and vegeta- wood Centre’s A-Lab in his famous maths tutorials. bles at afternoon tea or Hobart. your family. The Anti–Poverty Week include at dinner. The session was based on • Variety and colour keep events with Eddie, high- • Seek support. Check if Eddie’s online maths tutori- it interesting. Children may lighted that education can your school or childcare has als. like to try something because radically change the trajec- resources, recipes or ideas to His YouTube channel has the food is new. A new tory of a child’s life. share. coloured food may help get Remember that balance is TOP: Eddie Woo with them interested. important and what works Brighton Primary students • As a parent you know best for you and your child Teaching toddlers tooth care Tayla Fenton, Chloe Moore your child best, so start off should always come first. and Kane Weber and small. Replace one single-use, Visit www.dhhs.tas.gov. teacher Rachael Sayers. pre-packaged item with a au/mwew/families for great techniques is important challenge nude food item. Remember resources and stories from ABOVE: Eddie Woo with it helps to include something local schools. By DR BADRUN SINGH* and floss your child’s teeth – initially consumption of sugary foods and East Derwent Primary you know they’ll eat alongside *Morgan Grubb is from using just cold water on a soft children’s drinks such as lollies, soft drinks, and students Josh Taylor and food they’re still learning to Move Well Eat Well in the IF you’re the parent of a toddler, you’ll toothbrush. even savoury biscuits, snack bars and Lily Ion. be well aware that you’re in possession like. Department of Health. Toothpaste can be used from muffins. of a full-speed-ahead bundle of ener- around 18 months of age – you should If you do give your child a snack – gy. gently brush each tooth and massage it’s best to stick to meal times only and Getting them to do anything can be the gum using a soft, circular motion. limit grazing – choose unprocessed a challenge, but when it comes to their And yes, even flossing is necessary oral health it’s important that you teach food like vegetables, cheeses and lean Brighton as soon as two teeth touch. Your dentist meats. them early on that they need to look can show you the correct technique if Council after their teeth and gums. You can easily check the state of you’re not sure. your child’s teeth by lifting their top Waiting until your child has a full You can make cleaning your tod- and bottom lips and checking for white set of teeth before they visit the dentist dler’s teeth more fun by creating a for the first time might seem sensible brushing game, put on their favourite patches, which are the early warning but the general rule of thumb is that song or find a toothbrush or toothpaste signs for decay, and can be reversed. this visit should happen by 12 months with a beloved TV character on it. Grey, brown or black spots indicate old or when their first tooth becomes Kids will often put up a fight when more serious decay; in either case, book visible. it comes to cleaning their teeth but the an appointment with your dentist as e want your Early dental visits will help protect reality is if it’s not done regularly, tooth soon as possible. your child from tooth decay by educat- decay can set in with a host of painful Source: Australian Dental Associa- ing you on what you need to do to keep problems resulting, including the tion nomination their teeth healthy. removal of teeth in extreme cases. *Dr Badrun Singh is the dentist prac- One of the first things your dentist Along with a twice-daily regime of tice owner of the Brighton Dental will discuss with you is how to brush brushing and flossing, try to limit their Centre. The Brighton Council, in conjunction with the National Australia Day Committee, invites Families throw nominations from residents of the municipality for iti en A ar oung iti en A ar up to ear anuar themselves into , 20 o unit E ent o ear A ar olunteer o t e ear A ar big fun play day to be resented by the o nci as a oca oint or the stra ia ay ce ebrations THE Salvation Army, Com- ries as well as food demon- co ete descri tion o the o inations c ose munities for Children strations and healthy morn- contrib tion ade by the no inee/ FFriday riday ece berece ber 9 9 together with members of ing tea from Family Food e ents organisers is essentia Send to the Brighton Early Years Patch, face painting and Indi id a no inees st inc de Janine an s Coalition recently held the much more. their na e address and date o anager o ernance Little Learners Big Fun Play The theme of the event birth o inees st be stra ian righton o nci Day at the Brighton Civic was ‘Emotional maturity, citizens and i e in the righton d each Centre. opportunity for play’. Little Learners Big Fun Play Day at the Brighton Civic nici a ity ad in@brighton tas go a The event was a huge Each of the services that Centre was a great success with more than 14 different services exhibited on the day. success with more than 100 attended the event had an families from the local area activity that could be recre- different services on the day water play, art, craft, drawing, ad in@brighton tas go a attending. ated in the home at little or with engaging and fun activ- fun with colours, macaroni W brighton tas go a There was a performance no cost. ities for children aged up to jewellery, cardboard boxes and and workshop by Small Sto- There were more than 14 five, the activities included making musical instruments. 8 Brighton Community News November 2019
Robins look to a solid future THE Brighton Football rebuild the club,” Byron area we need to ensure the Club is on the rebound said. future of the club is strong aiming to field five teams “I’ve got a really close to be able have five teams next season. connection with and the next year as opposed to the The Robins could only area for me and my family two this year.” muster an SFL men’s so I thought, why not? The Robins have signed reserves and women’s team “We are looking forward former Clarence ruckman- this year and almost folded to rebuilding the club and forward Wade Wall as a its men’s program during have already signed 40 play- playing assistant coach as the pre-season but now will ers.” well as former Glenorchy field a men’s senior team The majority of players players Connor Salter and under new coach Byron this year have re-signed with Joel Millhouse with more to Howard and plans to have a a further 10 to 18 players come. boys’ under-18s and girls’ coming on board. Brighton Council has under-17s team. Byron said the aim for supported the club with a Byron, who is a former 2020 was to be competitive planned $6 million redevel- multiple North Hobart pre- but success would not be opment of the social and miership player, is also the weighed by wins and losses changerooms next year. The Brighton Robins’ last premiership alone. “We have new sponsors coach having led Brighton “It is about building on Football Club and the Brighton Council aims to build on to the 1998 Southern Foot- what we’ve got and making has been incredibly support- ball League flag. it a family club and a good its membership ive,” Byron said. base fielding five And he will have family place where people can teams in the 2020 support with his son Jacob come and spend time with *This is an edited extract competition. to coach the reserves. their families,” he said. from a story published in “I just wanted to help “It is such an expanding the Mercury. Hurricanes hit school with brekkie and a bright start to day CAPTAIN Hurricane and staff from the Hobart Hurricanes crick- et team recently visited Brighton Primary’s last Breakfast Club for term 3. They brought along lovely, fresh fruit, made healthy smoothies and toast. Afterwards they ran PE sessions for the prep to grade 2 classes. It was a wonderful morning with lots of happy students. RIGHT: Captain Hurricane with, from left, Chloe Parsons, Campbell De La Torre, Isabella Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Mason Captain Hurricane Hutchinson, Riley Hutchinson, and Hannah Cooper Daly, Cooper Hutchinson l cal cHUrcH Ser iceS Treweek. and Zac Parsons. a r h of r h o ev od rt in: Ph 626 7700 or 0406 004 501 Flyball competition set for Pontville S M rk o v e By BEV THOMPSON* clubs who will be sending Every S nd y 10. 0 m 2nd Wednesd y 11.20 m either entire teams or indi- THE Tassie Flying Paws vidual dogs to form open r ew er/ r h o c ho Dog Club is seeking spon- teams. r h sors for the first flyball At this stage we expect competition in Tasmania Fr Leo: Ph: 626 6242 30-40 dogs to participate in sanctioned by the Aus- teams (four dogs), doubles tralian Flyball Association. S r ew er and singles with accredited The event will be held at M ss: S t rd y 6pm S nd y 9 m judges and time-keepers the Pontville Recreation Weekly M ss: es- h rs 9 m Fri 12 noon. from the mainland to assist Park on Saturday, Novem- with the event. ber 23 and will become an The club has set up a annual event on the Aus- S M hew o v e Facebook page https://www. Every S nd y 10. 0 m os ry 10.10 m. tralian flyball competition facebook.com/groups/627 calendar. : 591691018451/ dedicated An open invitation has new l fe chr ce re to this competition to pro- been extended to all the fly- vide information to poten- ri hton ivi entre Green Point d ball clubs in Australia – tial participants, particularly ri n Edw rds Ph 0458 505 070 South Australia, Victoria, those traveling from the New South Wales, Aus- mainland. Every S nd y 10. 0 m tralian Capital Territory and We are encouraging Queensland. them to stay a while in Tas- U ch r h G ebrook Our club, as the organ- mania after the event. Ph 626 5100 iser, will be competing and *Bev Thompson is secretary at this stage we have strong of the Tassie Flying Paws Every S nd y 10 m Tassie Flying Paws dogs participate in a recent competition. interest from mainland club.