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A FREE PUBLICATION FOR THE HOBART MUNICIPALITY www.hobartobserver.com.au MAY 2019 Your community. Your backyard. Your newspaper. STUDENTS HIT THE PAVEMENT TO WALK THE TALK

St Mary’s College students, from left , Chloe Davis, Jade Marley, Maddison Lamb, Tehya Casti , Sophie Kelly and Casey Lam.

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RACT unveils Greater Hobart Mobility Vision RESIDENTS of Greater cused and accessible city. Hobart, and Tasmanians Executive general more broadly, are being manager Membership called on to embrace and Community Stacey new mobility options, Pennicott said the RACT’s such as public and active staged approach mapped transport, in the RACT’s out changes across 30-year Greater Hobart infrastructure, public and Mobility Vision unveiled active transport, urban last month. planning, social and The Vision, (which is community issues, as well 30-YEAR detailed at https://hobart- as future mobility and vision.ract.com.au), details emerging technology. a range of actions that are “The fi rst two stages staged across a 30-year focus on shifting people’s period that not only behaviours and patterns embraces new technology to embrace new technolo- but creates a people-fo- gy and mobility options,”

STORY CONTINUES PAGE 6 VISIONAdvertisement Vote 1 Integrity 100% Independent Independence Andrew Wilkie Results www.andrewwilkie.org Authorised by Andrew Wilkie MP 188 Collins Street Hobart 7000 2

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Friday 17 May 2019 Friday 17 May 2019 Friday 17 May 2019 walk.com.au Studentswalk.com.au hit the walk.com.au pavement to walk the talk

benefi t of the College’s event and its objectives – CBD location is that it the best exercise for all of encourages students to us is regular walking. include a short walk to “Children require and from school in their at least 60 minutes huff daily routine,” she said. and puff physical activity The Emperor Penguins were one of many models on display at the awe-inspiring Brickman Awe- some LEGO exhibiti on in Hobart. “In addition to every day. Health and Physical “We should encour- Education classes, the age them to include Junior School encourages walking at the beginning, IF YOU CAN DREAM physical activity every during and end of each day with block walks, day – if you can’t walk aerobics and daily PE all the way, use public Friday 17 May 2019 FROM FridayFRONT PAGE 17 May 2019 Friday 17 May 2019 IT, YOU CAN BUILD IT raises awareness of the sessions led by our year transport and get off the walk.com.au YEAR fi ve studentwalk.com.au Jade health, road safety, trans- six students. walk.com.aubus a few stops earlier CHILDREN and adults ever made and the largest Mellington said. Marley knows the impor- port and environmental “The College also and walk the rest of the alike were inspired by LEGO Caterpillar 797 Mr Mellington said tance of regular exercise. benefi ts that regular makes an effort to hold way to school.” some of the world’s most dump truck. the aim of the exhibition Setting herself the walking – especially to events promoting healthy National Walk amazing creations in The highlight of was to inspire children task of reaching 5000 and from school – can food and physical activity Safely to School Day April, after the southern the show was the using the phrase “if you steps every single day, provide for the long-term outdoors like Stride and also encourages parents hemisphere’s only LEGO record-breaking LEGO can dream it, you can which she monitors by wellbeing of children. Ride and Nude Food and carers to walk more, certifi ed professional replica of a NASA SLS build it.” the activity setting on her The annual event, days.” reducing dangerous Ryan ‘The Brickman’ Mc- rocket, which was built “We hope to show watch, Jade says regularly which is now celebrating Pedestrian Council of traffi c congestion around Naught brought his ‘Brick- from more than 450,000 what can be done using walking to school at St its 20th anniversary, Australia chairman and schools, better use of man Awesome’ LEGO bricks and stood at 7.5 the humble LEGO brick Mary’s College has been encourages primary chief executive offi cer public transport with exhibition to Hobart. metres tall – the tallest by pushing the bound- a big part of helping her school-aged children to Harold Scruby said reduced car-dependency Featuring 37 models LEGO brick model in the aries of what has been achieve that goal. build walking into their physical inactivity was a and the vitally important made with more than southern hemisphere. built before,” he said. “It’s handy because daily routine by walking major risk factor for so road safety message: “Un- two million LEGO bricks, “In my fi eld of work “In the exhibition, I’m not late to school and to and from school, not many chronic diseases til they are 10, children the Brickman Awesome heights aren’t a restriction, fi ve of the models are dad likes not having to just on Friday 17 May, that could affect children must always hold the exhibition took Mr Mc- they are an aspiration,” surrounded by all kinds try and fi nd a park,” she but every day. at different stages of their hand of an adult when Naught and his team of Mr McNaught said. of LEGO bricks, with the said. St Mary’s College life, including mental crossing the road.” six builders around eight “We want to go big, model acting as inspira- “I have some friends deputy principal Jac- illness, heart disease, To celebrate the 20th months to plan and more we want to amaze, and tion for anyone who feels who live close to school queline Conboy said as diabetes and cancer. anniversary, schools are than 5000 hours to build. standout heights are one like having a go at being as well and sometimes a Move Well Eat Well “Primary school-aged also encouraged to host The models on part of what makes this creative and displaying Friday 17 May 2019 we all walkFriday together. 17 Mayschool, 2019 which promoted children acrossFriday Australia, 17 aMay free healthy 2019 breakfast display came in all shapes exhibition so awesome.” their creation next to and sizes, and kept visitors A focus for many ours. walk.com.au “My favourite partwalk.com.au is physical activity and it’s time to get walking,”walk.com.au on Friday 17 May in the fresh air and seeing healthy eating as part of he said. conjunction with their entertained for hours. Hobart locals was the “We also have a giant the sun every morning.” everyday life, St Mary’s “One in four children local supermarket or This included a wide replica of Australia’s new snake wall where the Jade will be among College was a strong sup- in Australia are over- greengrocer. variety of animal builds, icebreaker, the RSV public can add their piece the many St Mary’s Col- porter of National Walk weight or obese and it is For more information such as a koala, Emperor Nuyina, which will be a of its tail and complete lege students to hit the Safely to School Day. expected that numbers about how to get in- Penguins, a giant orca familiar sight in Hobart the longest LEGO model pavement on Friday 17 “Due to large will reach one in three by volved on Walk Safely to whale and a full-sized when it replaces the Au- in the southern hemi- May for National Walk distances, many of our next year. School Day, visit www. Australian saltwater croc- rora Australis in 2020. sphere. Safely to School Day. students catch buses “We really need walk.com.au. odile that weighed more “Given that Hobart is “Above all, we want- National Walk into the city centre to teachers, parents, carers For a guide to hosting than 60 kilograms and the Australian Antarctic ed to ignite a passion for Safely to School Day is a cover most of their and the community at a healthy breakfast, was built using more than gateway, we felt it was LEGO in every person community initiative that daily journey, but a great large to get behind this visit www.walk.com.au/ 40,000 LEGO bricks. the perfect place to bring that visits our exhibition WSTSD/host-a-healthy- Other exhibits in- our exhibition,” Brickman and leave them feeling breakfast.asp. cluded the only life-sized Awesome workshop they truly can build what- LEGO Harley Davidson manager and builder Clay ever their heart desires.”

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Hobart Observer May 2019 3 Community News Escape to the Easter joy mountain and Hobart’s Great Short Walk for children

Experience the Great Short Walk and immerse yourself in the history and spirit of our mountain. Photo credit: Pete Harmsen.

ONE of Hobart’s oldest “It has breathed to prevent rockfall. and scenic bushwalks new life into two of “Our track builders has been returned to its the mountain’s most re- have done an incredible former glory following markable walking tracks job bringing these tracks a two-year, $2 million and opened up the area back to their former project to restore two directly beneath the glory and creating mountainside tracks. Organ Pipes to people new pathways through The Great Short of all walking abilities.” mountain boulder Walk restoration project Both tracks had suf- fi elds,” Lord Mayor was launched by Lord fered degradation since Reynolds said. Mayor Anna Reynolds they were fi rst built early “Our landscape and Her Excellency Pro- last century. architects and heritage fessor the Honourable Over the years, offi cers made sure the Kate Warner, AC, Gov- boulders have obliterat- heritage values were ernor of Tasmania on 10 ed sections of the tracks respected by applying April at The Chalet. and water has caused the same track building Hobart’s Great Short severe erosion making techniques that were Walk is one of Tasma- the tracks hard to access used to create the origi- nia’s 60 Great Short for some walkers. nal tracks. Walks and comprises To restore the tracks, “I encourage every- the Pinnacle and Organ 1,100 helicopter airlifts one in Hobart to go and Pipes tracks on Kunanyi/ were carried out to experience the Great Mount Wellington. deliver 900 tonnes of Short Walk and immerse “The project is the rock and gravel to the themselves in the history From left , the Mrs Easter Bunny’s helper, nine-year-old Mati lda Rusher and Mrs Easter Bunny spread joy and chocolate to children City’s largest ever invest- mountain side. and spirit of our moun- at the Royal Hobart Hospital. ment in the mountain In addition, 65 tain.” EASTER arrived early privilege of meeting the she said. some time with them and took two years to hazardous rocks – some For more informa- this year at the Royal Easter icon. “It’s really nice to be properly and put that complete,” Lord Mayor weighing as much as 10 tion, visit hobartcity. Hobart Hospital, with “I was excited to able to sit and spend caring factor in.” Reynolds said. tonnes – were stabilised com.au/greatshortwalk. children receiving an meet the Easter Bunny, unexpected visit from a but also sort of nervous,” special guest. she said. Advertisement In the absence of Mr “She was pretty big – Easter Bunny, who was it was really cool.” away on holiday, Mrs Matilda was diag- Easter Bunny and her nosed with cystic fi brosis, helper went around the a genetic condition that Andrew Wilkie children’s ward at the affects the lungs and Royal Hobart Hospital digestive system. YOUR INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MP spreading joy and hap- Since the age of fi ve, piness – not to mention Matilda has needed to chocolate. spend 10 days in the Want to get in touch with Andrew? “It’s so important hospital every three 3 to give out Easter eggs months to receive antibi- Drop into the office at 188 Collins Street Hobart or post a letter to GPO Box 32 Hobart 7001 and make everyone feel otics and physiotherapy, 3 Phone 6234 5255 or email [email protected] happy, and to spread the but it is visits like this word that Mrs Bunny from the Easter Bunny 3 Twitter @wilkiemp, Facebook at www.facebook.com/andrewwilkiemp or book a Skype call is around,” Mrs Easter that keeps the smile on Bunny’s helper said on her face. *Weather permitting her behalf. Acting nursing man- Drop by Andrew’s mobile office on the dates and locations below*: “The kids are always ager Rosie Gumley said Friday 10 May 11:30am-1:30pm Goodwood shops excited, they want to the Easter Bunny visit give her a hug and tell gave the children a more Friday 17 May 11:30am-1:30pm Glenorchy Main Road near the police station her about their day. positive experience and Friday 24 May 11:30am-1:30pm Long Beach Sandy Bay “It warms her heart they were all excited to and brings a smile to see her. Friday 31 May 11:30am-1:30pm Montrose Rosetta shopping precinct both of our faces – we’re “A lot of the kids giving them chocolate have miserable days in and making their day.” here, so it’s nice to be Nine-year-old Mat- able to break up their Andrew Wilkie ilda Rusher was one of day with something hap- www.andrewwilkie.org Independent Federal MP the children who had the py and not so clinical,” Authorised by Andrew Wilkie MP 188 Collins Street Hobart 7000 4

4 Hobart Observer May 2019 Community News Mayor’s message - May 2019 for the Mouheneenner positive and exciting. the State Government. Aboriginal people for But change also During these times hundreds of genera- brings challenges and of change I want to listen tions and we have now some residents are to residents and work embraced the dual name understandably nervous with you and the other for kunanyi/Mount about how we manage levels of government to Wellington. this change. enhance what makes That stunning moun- This was plain to Hobart special. tain that dominates our see at the recent public This month I am skyline and which we all meetings on building kicking off my “Mayor use to judge the weather heights and the cable car in the Chair” sessions, and what to wear. held in City Hall in late which is a chance for Council works hard April. members of the commu- to create new facilities These meetings were nity who want to raise By Anna Reynolds, on our much-loved called by petitions of something with me, or Hobart Lord Mayor mountain and recently 1000 electors, which is a simply ask a question, Hobart Observer’s new adverti sing sales executi ve Louise Langdon. I opened the upgraded right that residents have to come and visit me in HELLO, Hobart Observ- Organ Pipes track with under Tasmanian local the new Henry Hunter er readers. Governor Kate Warner. government law. Public Reading Room in This is the fi rst of If you get a chance, We are fortunate the Hobart Town Hall, SALES APPOINTMENT what will be a monthly it’s wonderful to get a lift that so many citizens are opposite the GPO. CORPORATE Com- looking forward to con- ence and was confi dent column, as a way for me or catch the new Explor- passionate about the di- You don’t need to munications, publisher tinuing her newspaper she would quickly be- to connect with you and er Bus to the Chalet and rection our city is taking make a specifi c appoint- of the Hobart Observer sales career at Corporate come a valuable member keep you up-to-date with then walk one-way down and give up their time to ment, just come along. newspaper, has appoint- Communications, which of the consultancy’s Council news. to the Springs. be involved in strategic ed Louise Langdon to also publishes the Eastern newspaper production There’s no doubt that It’s a stunning, acces- city discussions. These fi rst sessions are: the position of advertising Shore Sun and Glenorchy team. our community is a very sible and easy walk with It is going to be an • Wednesday 22 May, sales executive. Gazette newspapers. “She has a prov- special one. magnifi cent city views. important and challeng- 12.30pm–1.30pm. Louise joins the “I am very much en track record and We have all the I am proud of the ing time for our council, • Saturday 1 June, editorial and advertis- looking forward to work- signifi cant newspaper benefi ts of a liveable and fact that Hobart is but it’s positive there are 11am–12noon. ing team at the Hobart ing with local businesses sales experience which friendly smaller capital Australia’s second oldest fi nally moves to work as • Saturday 15 June, Obsercer after a long and and existing advertisers will be invaluable for the city. city – established when a ‘Greater Hobart Team’ 11am–12noon. successful career at the to help them to achieve publications division of But, we are also Sydney was only a cou- with the State Govern- Mercury newspaper. business growth through the consultancy as it con- blessed with exciting ple of decades old. ment. Upcoming dates will She has signifi cant ex- advertising in our various tinues to grow,” he said. festivals and markets, We are older than The Greater Hobart also be promoted in this perience in the newspa- newspapers,” she said. Please do not hesitate wonderful parks and Melbourne, Adelaide, Act recently passed column and on my Face- per production process, The managing to contact Louise on bushland and some of Brisbane and Perth. Parliament and provides book page, facebook. having held roles mainly director of Corporate telephone 6210 5201 the most creative minds While our history a more permanent com/AnnaReynolds- in commercial features, Communications, Nicolas or email advertising@ in the country. and heritage is something promise and structure for Mayor. predominantly the Real Turner, said Louise had hobartobserver.com.au to Our city is diverse, that defi nes us, Hobart is planning transport and I look forward to Estate Guide. more than 10-years’ discuss your advertising tolerant, and progressive. changing. housing together with the meeting you as I contin- Louise said she was newspaper sales experi- requirements. Hobart was home In many ways, this is four metro councils and ue my mayoral duties.

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Hobart Observer May 2019 5 Community News Saying “yes” to Guide Dogs A NEW advocacy allowed into a café or and education pro- taxi, or told you couldn’t gram spearheaded by stay at a particular Guide Dogs Australia hotel? is reminding business- “Guide Dogs are es, industries and the not pets – they are community that Guide highly trained to open Dogs in harness are le- up the world for people gally allowed to enter all who are blind or vision public places and that it impaired, not to close it is an offence to deny or down, which is effective- charge a fee for entry. ly what denying access The ‘Access All Ar- does. eas’ program has been “Guide Dog handlers developed in response are being refused access to a recent client survey to locations and services that revealed one in two because of the very dog Guide Dog handlers that is there to help across Australia have them lead an independ- been discriminately ent life.” refused entry to a public Guide Dog handlers place or service because reported that being of their Guide Dog in denied access left them the past two years – feeling frustrated, angry, some more than 10 upset and humiliated, times. and this was exactly The survey showed how Hobart-based that cafes and restau- Guide Dog handler rants were the main Vanessa Ransley felt re- offenders, with 71 per cently when she and her cent of survey respond- Guide Dog Yuri were ents reporting a refusal refused service from a of entry, followed by taxi driver at Melbourne taxies and rideshares at airport. 58 per cent. “I’d just arrived in Motels, theatres, Melbourne for a holiday offi ce buildings and and wanted to get to hospitals were named where I was going, so as other locations that to be outright refused handlers experienced from the fi rst taxi driver discrimination. I approached made Seventy per cent of me really annoyed and From left , Guide Dog handler Vanessa Ransley with her Guide Dog Yuri, State Cinema employees Bronte Scott and Emma Boyce, Guide Dog mobility instructor for handlers also reported frustrated,” she said. Guide Dogs Tasmania Sean Cromwell, and training dogs Violet and Gilbert. they have had to prove “I explained the is not so much the law “I believe the only crimination, educating or service, or when step to stopping discrim- their legal right to enter access rights of a Guide that is not understood, way to stop discrimina- them on the relevant they see discrimina- ination occurring again,” with their Guide Dog Dog to the driver and it but the consequences of tion is to ensure those access laws and pen- tion taking place. Ms Barnes said. by showing an ID card made no difference. breaking it. refusing or questioning alties. • Issuing all Tasmanian “And while most or by way of explana- “I’m a reasona- And while 100 per you are aware that they • Sending information Guide Dog handlers venues and service tion after initially being bly confi dent person, cent of Tasmanian re- could be fi ned, or even packs out to busi- with access cards that providers are doing denied access. but can imagine how spondents to the survey lose their job.” nesses to ensure all state the relevant law the right thing, it is the “While the public shattering this would said they always carried To combat this and staff understand the and penalties. minority that don’t that generally do the right be for someone who is their Guide Dog Access as part of the Access relevant access laws • Bus driver training to cause the most distress thing, Guide Dog newly blind, or has only Card when accessing All Areas advocacy and penalties. ensure all new bus to our clients. handlers continue to recently been placed public places or services, campaign, Guide Dogs • Issuing all Tasmani- drivers in Tasmania “We hope our Access face many barriers with a Guide Dog.” 43 per cent said it had Tasmania has a number an volunteer puppy understand the rele- All Areas campaign is a when going about their Ms Ransley has not helped. of measures in place. raisers and Guide Dog vant law and penal- reminder to everyone daily lives,” Guide Dogs experienced numerous “Sadly, I’ve never handlers with “Say ties, and how to assist that Guide Dogs are This includes: Tasmania acting chief occasions of discrim- been in a situation Yes” cards (business someone who is blind vital mobility tools for executive offi cer Debra ination over the past where showing my • Working one-on-one card sized) to hand or vision impaired. Tasmanians living with Barnes said. few years, mostly when access card has changed with individuals and out whenever they are disability, giving them “Imagine how you’d trying to access public the person’s mind,” Ms businesses that have questioned or refused “We believe that choice and helping them feel if you weren’t transport, and believes it Ransley said. been accused of dis- entry to a public place education is the fi rst to remain independent.”

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6 Hobart Observer May 2019 Community News RACT unveils Greater Hobart Mobility Vision

FROM FRONT PAGE “This analysis and she said. assessment for major “Hobart’s mobility infrastructure project(s), network cannot improve which would be imple- without behaviour mented in years 11 to change. 20, should take place in “This takes time, real the fi rst 10 years of the alternatives and a willing- Vision,” she said. ness to change.” Ms Pennicott said Ms Pennicott said the the Vision had undergone population of Great- an independent fi nancial er Hobart was about assessment to determine 230,000, but according the indicative cost of to the Australian Bureau each stage. of Statistics, was predict- “It will be regularly ed to reach 300,000 by reviewed to ensure pop- 2050. ulation changes, transport Ms Pennicott said patterns, technology Hobart had the highest advances, work and percentage of car use for study patterns and cost commuting of all capital of implementation are all cities in Australia, with considered,” she said. 84 per cent of residents “Any updates will re- taking a private vehicle main consistent with the to work. overall Vision for Greater “Reducing the per- Hobart.” centage of private vehicle RACT will now lobby use by four per cent key stakeholders and all would make a signifi cant levels of government – difference to the effi cien- particularly the Federal cy of the road network Government in the lead- at peak times and ensure up to the Election on 18 An arti st’s impression of the 30-year Greater Hobart Mobility Vision. Hobart was more in line May – to advocate on with the majority of other behalf of all Tasmanians more affordable and us- people and vehicles in Sandy Bay to CBD. system as ferry service whether the 20 per cent capital cities,” she said. for change. able, improving land use the CBD (eg. shared commences. mode share is achieved • Upgrade public trans- Ms Pennicott said planning and analysing spaces similar to Liver- in the fi rst 10 years or port infrastructure and • Commence planning if the shift of transport VISION SUMMARY access options for major pool St). whether major infra- access to information for systems to enable mode was not achieved, infrastructure projects. structure project(s) are • Establish limited (eg. bus shelters, arrival a mobility network or if population growth Years 1-5: required. ferry service with up to and departure times). where users can access outstripped predictions, Indicative cost: $64 Examples include: This stage would also three routes between all transport modes plans would be required million • Retrofi t existing infra- include the integration the CBD and Eastern under a single ticketing for a major infrastructure Focus on “quick wins” • Deliver infrastructure structure to provide of low/zero emission Shore. and payment gate- solution to ease conges- for mobility, making pub- projects that reduce connections to active transport options. way (ie. ‘mobility as a tion. lic and active transport interaction between • Establish a scheme to transport spines. service’). subsidise patronage of Years 21-30: • Enforce clearways public transport. Indicative cost $26 ADVERTISEMENT on Macquarie and Years 6-10: million • Create ‘end of line’ Davey streets, as well Indicative cost: $31 Focus on emerging park-and-ride facilities as a review of pinch million technology such as to service key pop- points to determine Elise Build on the fi rst autonomous vehicles and ulation centres (eg. other priority locations fi ve years, continuing to smart-city options includ- Bridgewater, Kingston, for clearways. RACT strengthen public trans- ing vehicle communica- Sorell, Howrah and supports the removal port and support multiple tion with traffi c signals to Claremont) with low of on-street parking to Archer occupancy modes of ensure smooth fl ow. cost/free parking. facilitate this. transport, as well as sep- This Vision assumes Your local Liberal • Remove on-street park- • Establish priority arating active transport the projects listed below Member for Clark ing in key locations to measures to support modes from vehicles. will be delivered as per facilitate prioritisation ride and car sharing Business case(s) previously announced 62 Main Rd, Moonah measures for public services. would also be developed Tasmanian and Australi- transport (eg. Main Rd/ for major infrastructure an Government budget • Undertake analysis and Elizabeth St, Sandy Bay project(s). allocations: assessment of options Rd), as well as separat- for infrastructure pro- • Bridgewater Bridge - ed cycleways. Years 11-20: jects that signifi cantly $576 million. Indicative cost with • Commence work on reduce the volume of Please contact me: major infrastructure: • Hobart Airport inter- active transport spines traffi c in the city, if a $1.5 billion change - $30 million. p: 6212 2210 in the CBD in each mode share of 20 per Indicative cost with- e: [email protected] direction, including cent is not achieved in • Tasman Highway dupli- out major infrastructure: m: PO Box 426, Moonah, 7009 from the Rivulet Track 10 years. cations - $5 million. $214 million www.elisearcher.com to Intercity Cycleway, • Commence implemen- Separated into two *Indicative costs provided Elizabeth St south and tation of a single ticket streams, dependent on by pitt+sherry Authorised by Elise Archer, 62 Main Rd, Moonah, 7009 north bound and from

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8 Hobart Observer May 2019 Community News Classic British comedy Have your say on the Connected Hobart Program comes to the Playhouse HOBART Repertory Theatre is proud to be taking its audiences back to 1940s Britain this May to experience World War II through the eyes of ‘Dad’s Army’, the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard. Join Dad’s Army as three classic episodes of this much-loved BBC sitcom – made between 1968 and 1977 – are THE City of Hobart aims It provides a roadm- an information session performed. to be Australia’s most ap for how the City of with a number of speak- This includes the economically, social and Hobart uses technology ers who will talk about ‘The Deadly Attach- environmentally connect- and data to better service projects such as automat- ment’, ‘Mum’s Army’ ed community by 2030. the community’s needs, ed vehicle trials, exciting and ‘The Godiva Affair’. To achieve this goal, improve liveability, trends in environmental Reminisce (or expose a draft of the Connect- manage resources, drive sustainability and 3D yourself) to its delightful ed Hobart Program has economic activity and printing. characters, the pompous From left, Ian McQueen, Phillip Crouch, Mike Casey and Roger Chevalier, who will be starring in been developed follow- foster innovation. Examples and Captain Mainwaring, Dad’s Army from 17 May to 1 June. Photo credit: Wayne Wagg. ing a year of research The draft of the Con- demonstrations such as dutiful Sergeant Wilson, ‘Who do you think you Playhouse stage. on Sunday 26 May at and engagement with nected Hobart Program drones, smart bin sensors endearing Corporal are kidding, Mr Hitler’, Directed by Roger 3.30pm and Saturday 1 stakeholders and commu- is open for feedback until and parking sensors will Jones and innocent and declared number 13 Chevalier, Dad’s Army June at 2pm. nity members. 27 May. be available to view. Private Pike, as well as in a BBC poll of Britain’s promises to be a treat Book at www.play- Connected Hobart To view it and The event will be memorable one-liners best sitcoms. too good to be missed. house.org.au or phone consists of a Smart Cities provide your input, visit held from 5.30pm to such as: ‘Do you think Come and see some Dad’s Army will be 6234 1536. Framework and an Ac- yoursay.hobartcity.com. 7pm at the Town Hall that’s wise, Sir?’, ‘You of Hobart’s theatrical showing at the Play- Tickets may also be tion Plan, and represents au/smart-city. Ballroom, located at stupid boy!’ and, ‘Don’t veterans and fresh new house Theatre, Bathurst purchased in person the City’s response to the On Thursday 23 50 Macquarie Street, panic’. blood, like Ian Mc- Street, Hobart from 17 at the Playhouse Box Smart City movement. May, the City will host Hobart. Eighty episodes Queen, Phillip Couch May to 1 June 2019. Office from 11am to of Dad’s Army were and Mike Casey, as they Performances are 2pm from Monday to produced, accompanied bring this classic televi- Wednesday to Satur- Friday and 9am to 1pm by its memorable theme, sion series to life on the day at 8pm, matinees on Sunday. Autumn burns planned for Hobart area

City of Hobart fire and biodiversity team member Geoff Cook prepares for a bushfire fuel reduc- tion burn. Photo credit: City of Hobart.

BUSHLAND surround- “The fires that burnt survive a bushfire. ing Hobart is the target across Tasmania last The burns are of an intensive bushfire summer were a reminder weather dependent and fuel reduction program that we are never far from will be carried out across throughout autumn. dangerous fire condi- 246 hectares of bushland The fuel reduction tions,” City of Hobart including at Knocklofty burns are part of the City bushland manager John Reserve, Ridgeway Park, of Hobart’s $1.9 million Fisher said. Bicentennial Park, Welling- annual bushfire mitiga- “Climate change is ton Park and the Queens tion program, which is adding to that risk by Domain. designed to protect the increasing the frequency During controlled community, properties and severity of extreme burns, smoke may be and natural environment weather. experienced in the sur- from bushfire. “Our fuel reduction rounding are. The City carries out burns and fuel breaks are Care will be taken to major fuel reduction the best insurance policy minimise the impact on burns in spring and au- we have for protecting residents, but residents tumn, but autumn’s higher lives and property from with health or breathing rainfall and wetter con- bushfires.” conditions that may be ditions make it ideal for Residents can mini- aggravated by smoke are reducing bushfire loads. mise risk by making their advised to stay indoors Fuel reduction burns properties bushfire-safe. with windows and doors reduce the build-up of Actions such as closed. flammable vegetation removing grass clippings, For more information on the forest floor and dead branches and leaf on bushfire hazard reduc- create safer firefighting litter from around the tion burns, visit hobartcity. conditions in the event of house and immediate sur- com.au/bushfirehazardre- a bushfire. roundings can help homes duction. 9

Hobart Observer May 2019 9 Community News Super daughters take fl ight in STEM

Parti cipants at the 2019 Hobart SuperDaughter Day learnt vital STEM skills for the future through various fun and exciti ng acti viti es.

MORE than 150 people of girls participating in a encourage their daugh- help our daughters learn the STEM space because get,” he said. given as shot and they attended WORK180’s series of workshops with ter’s participation in a new range of skills is sometimes girls don’t get “It’s really great to can learn about the fan- SuperDaughter Day their parents where they STEM activities. great, and especially in the opportunities boys see that girls are being tastic world of STEM.” event in Hobart, with dress up as superheroes, “We need parents to primary school aged play with robotics and play a big part so they Advertisement girls learning about build bridges among can rally the schools to vital STEM skills for the many other interactive provide more STEM ac- future. science and technolo- tivities and keep up their SuperDaughter Day gy-related experiences. interest throughout the was established in 2016 Ms Ignatieva said later years,” she said. Amanda-Sue to get girls aged from there had been a Eleven-year-old Layla fi ve to 12 excited in sci- positive result to the Lukianenko was one of ence, technology, engi- program, with 94 per the participants at Super- neering and mathematics cent of parents saying Daughter Day in Hobart (STEM) through fun and their daughters had an and said she was excited engaging activities. increased interest in to attend the event next MARKHAM “Gender stereotypes STEM after the Super- year. are formed as young as Daughter Day. “I love science be- Liberal Candidate for fi ve and girls may think “It’s encouraging cause I want to be a vet- CLARK STEM is mostly for boys, them to ask questions in erinarian, and you need so it’s crucial that we a safe environment and to understand science do something before to put their hand up for for that,” she said. A STRONGER ECONOMY. then so by the time STEM subjects at school, “I learnt how to they reach high school and we’re really seeing a make a piano with A SECURE FUTURE. they’re still interested in massive difference,” she bananas – it was so these roles,” WORK180 said. funny how electricity co-founder and chief “The little girls are was running through the executive offi cer Valeria coming back year after banana so we could play Ignatieva said. year, and they say things notes.” Over four years, the like, this is the best event Layla’s father and event has grown from I’ve ever been to, and, LiveTiles product 120 people in Brisbane I can’t wait to bring my marketing manager to include 3000 girls and sister along.” Chris Lukianenko said parents spanning across Ms Ignatieva said SuperDaughter Day Australia and other parts it was important for opened up a number of of the world. parents to get involved pathways for young girls. The program consists in the event, as it would “Anything that can

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10 Hobart Observer May 2019 HOME HEATING FEATURE Stop breathing dirty air IS your heat pump clean, healthy and ready for winter? Did you know that your heat pump only recycles the air in your house, offi ce, classroom or whatever room your unit is located and you don’t get “fresh air” pumped in from outside? This means any dust, pet dander, mould spores, bacteria, micro-organisms and viruses could be getting blown around in the air you breathe every day, risking your health, triggering asthma and allergies, stuffy nose, watery eyes and in Local Sanitair Tasmania owner and operator Rob Green. some cases, exposure to mould spores can be much more serious. You may clean your fi lters or maybe have even paid for a “service”, but is it really clean? When it comes to cleaning your heat pump/air conditioner unit, Sanitair have been developing asthma and allergy friendly prod- ucts and processors for more than 10-years to get your unit clean, san- Feel the warmth itised and healthy again. WINTER is upon us cast across the darkened Visit the store and It will heat and cool again and at Heffernans lounge on a cold evening, meet Andrew, Glenn and more effi ciently, run Heating, customers are controlled with remote Alexis and see why they quieter, last longer and 15% DISCOUNT looking for one thing – control convenience. have the warmest shop save you money. when you book two warmth. Home owners that in Hobart. Prices start from or more premuim Some crave radiant require a boost to the Heffernans, a sec- $69 servicing domestic cleans! heat only a wood fi re heat pump and are ond-generation family and commercial build- can deliver, with new looking for heat and am- business, is located in ings, including motels, generation wood heaters bience from an electric Argyle Street, Hobart offi ces, caravan parks, combining low running fl ame effect fi replace, and specialise in modern retirement villages, $159 costs from high effi ciency point the remote and wood, gas and elec- childcare centres and fi rebox design, and low have the instant appeal tric fl ame effect space schools. emissions providing more of an open fi re with the heating. Rob Green is your heat and importantly, heat of an effi cient, built- Displays showcase local owner and opera- cleaner emissions. in electric fan heater. the latest in effi ciency tor of Sanitair Tasmania. Or for couples build- For others, the hall- and design – heating For more informa- ing new homes, imagine way’s cold in the morning appliances that will keep relaxing nights in, being and a wall-mounted your family cosy in the tion, visit www.sanitair. romanced and warmed space heater is the coldest months with the com.au, place a free by dancing fl ames from a answer – effi cient heat warmth and charm only call to 1800 130 168 modern landscape design controlled by a thermo- a fl ame can deliver. or phone Rob on 0448 inbuilt gas fi replace. stat and timer, providing Heffernans, feel the 145 311. A warming glow heat when it’s required. warmth.

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Hobart Observer May 2019 11 HOME HEATING FEATURE Pellet Fires Tasmania expands heating options

clean burning, virtually hydronic pellet heaters smoke free and con- for central heating. trolled by a thermostat It has showrooms that contains a program- and fuel depots in mable timer to automat- Hobart, Ulverstone and ically turn them on and Launceston to ensure off,” he said. statewide fuel distribu- “Sales for pellet heat- tion and pellet heater ing has skyrocketed as customer service. a result of the abundant The Hobart store has pellet fuel supply and just become a Trusted has become the pre- Rinnai Specialist and has ferred choice for people a large range of Rinnai who cannot get cost heating products on effective natural gas or display including gas log do not want to manage fi res, gas space heaters, a wood heater.” ducted gas systems, gas/ Mr Douglas said it electric/solar hot water costed around $700 per and of course, the fantas- winter to heat a typical tic Rinnai range of heat Tasmanian home using pumps (air-conditioners). pellet heating. Pellet Fires Tasmania “Pellet fuel sells from also markets Australian $11 per 15-kilogram bag designed and made in Hobart, which equates wood heaters from to less than 0.16 cents Eureka and Aranbe per kilowatt hour of including double sided, Pellet Fires Tasmania owner Rob Douglas. heating energy,” he said. bay windows, freestand- WELL known for devel- market. with choice and variety. now, so you can turn used properly. “One tonne of ing, fi replace in-built and oping the pellet industry Neville Smith Forrest They also love the your heater on or off “We do sell heat pellets equals more than open fi res. in Tasmania, Pellet Fires Products pellet mill in pine pellets for cat litter from work if you wish,” pumps and wood and four tonnes of fi rewood “What makes us Tasmania has added Launceston and Oakdale as it’s clean and econom- he said. gas heating.” and with a 15-kilogram different to everyone Rinnai to its product line Industries in Hobart sup- ical and has smoking “Many people tell Mr Douglas said a bag of pellets burning for else is our Pellet Club, up, now offering com- ply all the heating needs pellets for barbecues and us that heat pumps just pellet heater created up to 28 hours, pellets which provides a range plete heating solutions for Tasmanian customers smokers. don’t provide the degree warmth by burning are a very cost-effective of lifetime benefi ts for including pellet, wood, who own pellet heaters. Pellet Fires Tasmania of comfort they want small wood pellets, heat source.” our customers, plus gas and electric. Local company owner Rob Douglas said and that they are looking which were manufac- Pellet Fires Tasmania statewide installation and Tasmania’s largest Pellet Fires Tasmania still pellet heaters provided for alternatives. tured in Tasmania and has the largest range service technicians,” Mr pellet plants are in oper- imports pine pellet fuel the warmth of a wood “However, we be- made from sawdust – a of pellet heaters in the Douglas said. ation supplying local- to complement the local heater, but with the con- lieve that pellet heaters recycled by-product of country, with more than For more informa- ly-made pellet fuel to the supply of hardwood pel- venience of a gas heater. and heat pumps comple- sawmills. 21 models to choose tion, visit www.pellet. expanding pellet heating lets, providing customers “We even have WiFi ment each other when “Pellet heaters are from and a range of com.au.

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The penguin refusesthat was established by and importance as we to leave hisSILLINESS: side and soon touchesRodney Belbin from seek answers to provide Shannons and Judi Ad- better outcomes, earlier the lives ofA SERIOUSeveryone he meets.ams from NBCF’s Hobart prognosis and more Warm andHISTORY fuzzy, hilarious and life-volunteer committee effective treatments for eight years ago. the one in seven women affirming,BY it’s PETER our Book TIMMS of the Month PB $24.99 Since then it has and one in 675 men for February. Enjoy a coffee on runthe across a number of diagnosed each year in Silliness is to be states, and is a fi rm fa- Australia. savoured. 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Toad hops in to Volunteer to give hope Save the Children

From left , Hobart Corps offi cers Captain Johnmark Snead and Captain Nicole Snead prepare resources for this year’s neighbourhood appeal. THE Salvation Army and assisted more than of volunteers,” Captain is encouraging local 150,000 people with Snead said. residents to get involved emergency relief. “Through the support in its annual Red Shield With there being an given to us, we are able Appeal doorknock to increase of housing stress to provide emergency re- help raise $8 million on in Hobart due to the lief, counselling, support- the weekend of 25-26 continuing housing crisis, ed accommodation, aged May. Captain Snead said the care, alcohol and drug The money raised Salvos needed 50,000 recover services, street from the Red Shield volunteers to help raise teams, community meals Appeal will go towards crucial funds for the Red and other services within The Salvation Army’s vast Shield Appeal. the City of Hobart. network of services that “We are seeing an “We cannot do this help Australians in need. increase of individuals alone. “The Red Shield Ap- and families accessing “We all have the op- peal is important to the our services to help make portunity to be beacons Hobart community as it ends meet, put food on of hope for others and by is a way to raise aware- the table, and heat the partnering with the Salvos ness for the issues those house during the winter,” for just a few hours over most vulnerable in our she said. the Red Shield Appeal communities are facing,” “Hardship does not weekend, you can give Salvation Army Captain discriminate. hope where it’s needed Nicole Snead said. “The Red Shield Ap- most.” “It is a way of helping peal is a fun and simple To volunteer for this John X, as Toad of Toad Hall, and his son Theo present the cheque to Save the Children Tasmanian state manager Lisa Cuatt . us, as Salvos help others way that Australians can year’s Red Shield Appeal, who are experiencing really make a difference phone the Hobart Salva- LIKEABLE larrikin Toad children both in Tasma- hardship and injustice.” in alleviating the hardship tion Army offi ce on 6231 of Toad Hall and his nia and more broadly. Over the past 12 being faced by so many 5440 or register online at fellow ‘The Wind in the “After every show months, the Salvation people, right across our salvationarmy.org.au. Willows’ friends have we ‘rattle the bucket’ for Army has supported nation” Local residents can rattled their buckets in Save the Children and more than 38,000 people For more than 135 donate to the Red Shield an effort to give back to are always delighted experiencing homeless- years, the Salvation Army Appeal by phoning 13 Tassie children, raising with the generosity of ness, 14,000 people in Australia has been SALVOS (13 72 58), valuable funds for Save our audiences,” he said. overcoming addiction, committed to helping online at salvationarmy. the Children. Save the Children provided more than those doing it tough. org.au, in person at any Big Monkey The- Tasmanian state man- 50,000 fi nancial counsel- “The Salvos can Westpac branch or Salvos atre’s board member ager Lisa Cuatt, who ling sessions, given care only continue to meet Stores or by posting your and actor John X, who accepted the donation, to 5000 people experi- the local community’s cheque to PO Box 9888, played Toad in the The- said the long-running re- encing family violence needs with the support Hobart, 7001. atre’s recent production lationship between Save of The Wind in the the Children and Big Willows, presented a Monkey Theatre was cheque of more than a special partnership SPECIALISING $2,500 to the children’s because of the common Save the Children Tasmanian state manager Lisa Cuatt . charity. focus on children. IN ALL YOUR John X said as the “Once again we are annual Big Monkey The- extremely grateful for DENTURE atre show in the Royal the efforts of our friends So much more than Tasmanian Botanical at Big Monkey and are CARE NEEDS Gardens was aimed at delighted to accept this families and children year’s contribution,” she • DVA and PENSIONERS welcome just a “quick fix” in particular, it was said. appropriate to support “This contribution, • Comfortable natural looking dentures Book online for Back In Motion a charity which, in turn, as always, is a great help Hobart on Murray did so much to support to our programs.” • flexible metal free partial dentures your Free Initial 221 Murray Street • affordable IMPLANT retained dentures Assessment 6231 3939 THE PRELOVED • Same day repairs, relines CLOTHING MARKET backinmotion.com.au © January 2018 BIM Management Services. Coffee, music & piles of loved/ vintage/retro clothing. CALL 6272 0544 NOW TO City Masonic Hall, 3 Sandy Bay Rd BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION! Book your stall: 0428 161 200 Now in two great locations: 118 Main Road Moonah Come join the fun! SATURDAY 25 MAY 10 - 2 and city address available by request 14

14 Hobart Observer May 2019 Community News Championing the spirit of diversity

THERE was a pop of orange community, year six students at St Mary’s College recently as held a Migration Exhibition students joined their hearts and where students showcased hands together for the school’s migrants’ diverse cultural annual Harmony Day celebra- traditions. tions. Year six student Lucy With more than 10 per cent McKenna said celebrating of Tasmanian residents born Harmony Day was all about outside Australia, event organ- recognising the influences of iser Nicky Wakefield said it was other countries that together important for students to recog- made Australia multicultural nise and celebrate the benefits and diverse. of a multicultural society. “Our grade put on a display “At St Mary’s College it’s about different cultures and important that Harmony Day’s their influence in Australia, and message, ‘everyone belongs’, is we had a big assembly where voiced,” she said. we had two men do a Chinese “Our aim is to enable dance for us, and we talked students to make connections about the importance of differ- between the Catholic social ent cultures,” she said. teachings of compassion, soli- “My favourite thing about darity and dignity, and how we Harmony Day was setting up can take positive action to cre- the displays because it was a re- ate an inclusive environment. ally good teamwork project and “For us, Harmony Day we kept on finding out new also focused on the Matthew’s things about different countries. Gospel teachings of loving “We’re Australian - what your neighbour as yourself and makes us diverse is that we treating our worldly neighbours have a lot of migrants and as equals. refugees.” “By celebrating this message The college’s junior school at the college, it allows us a students were treated to a glimpse of what we are capable special line-up of activities, of as a community and a which included a traditional society.” Welcome to Country, given by In celebration of Tasmania’s two Aboriginal students, kite multicultural society, which has flying, Chinese dragon and lion come as a result of welcoming dances, and the year six’s cultur- migrants into the Australian al migration exhibition. St Mary’s students get into the spirit of diversity during Harmony Day celebrations this year.

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Hobart Observer May 2019 15 Community News COMMUNITY DIARY A L ARPA LENAH VALLEY RSL Operating for more than 30 Monday to Friday, 4pm to years. Social activities for close. Saturday 2pm to Flower blooms with people retiring or retired. close. Sunday 3pm to close. Regular bus trips, Sunday Wednesday and Saturdays lunches, Ausmas and we have out Meat Spin nights Christmas lunches. Activities starting at 6.15pm. Ten weekly include rambling, bushwalking, prizes to be won. social tennis, bi-monthly meetings with speaker at M Honour Roll induction ALMAS, 17 Alma Street, Bellerive at 10.30am. Contact MASTERS ATHLETICS FORMER Women’s Doris 6272 3525. Cross Country and road Health Tasmania chief running for the over 30’s from executive officer Glynis April to September. Program at Flower has been recog- B www.tasmastersathletics.org. nised for her work in BICYCLE NETWORK au. Ph: Mike Walker 0428 376 advocating for women in TASMANIA 741 or email: tasmasterssec@ Tasmania after being in- Our regular Social Rides gmail.com. ducted to the Tasmanian program is great for people Honour Roll of Women. getting back into riding, or just N Ms Flower was wanting some company on the NATIONAL SENIORS appointed to her role at bike. Free, friendly and safe, we go to interesting places AUSTRALIA HOBART Women’s Health Tasma- and coffee is usually involved. BRANCH nia in 2009 and during Check out our upcoming Meets at the Royal Yacht that time has been events via our website: www. Club of Tasmania, Marieville dedicated to upholding biketas.org.au. While there, Esplanade, Sandy Bay on the the rights of women, take a look at our Pedal Power fourth Monday of the month promoting women’s - Try an E-bike project. from 10am-12noon. Guest access to healthcare and speakers, outings raffle. Cost reducing violence against F $8 for morning tea. Members women. and visitors welcome. Please She has worked stra- FINSWIMMING contact Mary 0448 259 747. tegically and developed Fast, graceful, fun. Join the finswimming team and swim services for those who NEW TOWN CROQUET like a dolphin at the Hobart are most vulnerable in Aquatic Centre on Tuesday, CLUB the community. Wednesday, Thursday, Welcome new members and Labor Member for Saturday and Oceana those wishing to try croquet. Clark Ella Haddad hon- Mornington on Tuesday. Ages We are situated in a beautiful oured Ms Flower in a 7-70. Email ozfinswimming@ environment in Creek Road speech in Parliament. gmail.com or text 0418 136 behind the Netball courts. From left, Labor Deputy Leader Michelle O’Byrne, Honour Roll of Women inductee Glynis Flower and Labor Member for Clark Ella Coaching is available and “I had the pleasure 837. Haddad. of working alongside all you need to bring is Glynis for many years at humbleness and how ple’s careers in a caring, “Glynis’ impact on all stories and achievements yourself and soft soled shoes. H Games are played Tuesday, Women’s Health Tasma- self-effacing she was loving, gentle way,” she who knew her role is a made by Tasmanian HOBART Wednesday, Thursday and nia where I served on about her own skills and said. prime example of what women who have con- experience.” “She was so loved should be and has been tributed to the Tasmani- EMBROIDERERS’ Saturday. For enquiries please the board for five years,” phone Gaylene 0419 329 337. she said. Ms Haddad said she by all who worked at, recognised by the Hon- an community, and have GUILD “When I was asked learnt a lot from Ms volunteered or used our Role of Women.” served in helping reduce Meet at Lenah Valley Baptist to think about Glynis, I Flower during this time. the services of Women’s The Honour Roll of gender inequality across Centre, 2 Pottery Rd, Lenah O Valley every Thursday 10am was always struck by her “Glynis fostered peo- Health Tasmania. Women recognises the the state. OSTOMATES SUPPORT -12.30pm and 7pm-9.30pm. GROUP New members and beginners Southern support group welcome. Ph 6272 6122. will have two sessions on Salamanca Place Wednesday 12 June 10am- HOBART FILM SOCIETY 12pm and 6.30pm-8.30pm for Menzies welcomes More than 50 free members- Stomal Awareness Week at upgrade commences only screenings a year at Glenorchy RSL. Ph Adrian on 7.30pm, discounts at other 0498 196 059. THE City of Hobart has and Montpelier Retreat. cinemas. Quality films commenced upgrade Works this year from all periods of cinema $10 million funding works on the precinct include the removal of history. Philip Smith Theatre, S connecting Salamanca the grassed island at the Edward Street, Glebe. 12 SERENITY IN THE CITY Place to Hobart’s water- intersection of Castray Es- months $47, concessions for Take time out to give front. planade, Gladstone Street couples, seniors, students etc. yourself the gift of peace and The area is one of the and Morrison Street. hobartfilmsociety.com.au or serenity. 30-minute guided boost for multiple meditations are conducted city’s major hospitality and This will be followed 6231 3581. retail precincts, as well as by the removal of the every Thursday from 12.30- being home to Salamanca existing kerb and channel HOBART LADIES 1pm in the Hobart CBD at Market. and traffic islands, road Lower Level, Mathers House BADMINTON (off Bathurst St between the sclerosis Hobart Lord Mayor formation works and ASSOCIATION Playhouse Theatre and the Anna Reynolds said the installation of new STBA Hall, 101 Cascade Hobart Library)., This is a THE Menzies Institute tute director Professor clinical treatment and upgrading the area was lighting, wider footpaths Road, South Hobart, free community service, run for Medical Research Alison Venn said the prevalence of the disease an important part of the and seating. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and by experienced meditators. has welcomed the funding would make an at the population level. Inner-City Action Plan, From February 2020, Thursdays 9.20am-12pm. Everyone is welcome to announcement of enormous difference to “This will accelerate which aimed to attract a section of Morrison Email secretaryhlba@gmail. join us, whether you have $10 million in Federal its collaborative program, research in all those people and activity into Street from Salaman- com or phone 0407 766 054 meditated before or not. Government funding for which was working with areas.” Hobart and create a vital, ca Place and Castray Enquiries: Helen 6244 8362. its flagship program of the wider MS communi- Menzies, an institute dynamic city centre. Esplanade between the HOBART ROSTRUM research into multiple ty, nationally and inter- of the University of “Based on community Salamanca Lawns and CLUBS T sclerosis (MS). nationally, toward better Tasmania, has been feedback, we developed the Tasman Monument Learn to speak with In a report for MS prevention, treatment researching MS for more a concept that will give will be closed to create a confidence. Our coaches TASMANIAN AMPUTEE Research Australia re- and ultimately a cure for than 20 years and now the area a fresh, contem- new dedicated space for and members help you leased in 2018, Menzies the disease. has more than 30 re- porary feel, providing pedestrians. develop your skills: St David’s SOCIETY researchers calculated “What we are trying search staff and graduate a high-quality, safe and “Road and lane clo- Cathedral, Macquarie St, To connect with the society or for further information, the that the number of to achieve with our research students work- accessible space for every- sures will be required at 1pm Tuesdays. RACT 3rd southern Tasmanian contact people living with MS collaborators is transla- ing on the disease. one,” she said. various stages of construc- floor café, Murray St, 7.20am is Tim Marks: phone 1300 in Australia increased tional research that will In collaboration with The project will be tion,” Mayor Reynolds Wednesdays. New Sydney 782 231. by just more than 20 improve the outcomes other researchers at the delivered in stages and said. Hotel upstairs, Bathurst St, per cent from 2010 to and quality of life of University and around will be finished in late “Our crews will make 1pm Thursdays. Makers TASSIE ROCKERS 2017, from 21,283 to those who live with the world, the institute 2021. every effort to minimise Space, St Johns Park, New 25,607. MS,” she said. has been responsible for The first stage of the disruption and we ask the Town, 7.15pm Thursdays. DANCE CLUB www.rostrum.com.au or Ph. Every Wednesday at the Tasmania was found “We are looking at many breakthroughs in project was completed in public for their patience 6234 6672. Derwent City Bowls 7pm- to have the highest prev- the disease in a multi- the disease, including 2017, with the widen- and cooperation.” 10pm. Suitable for all ages alence of MS anywhere disciplinary way, from understanding the link ing and upgrade of the For more information, and family friendly. Ph. Caryl in Australia. mechanisms in the between UV exposure, Salamanca Place footpath visit hobartcity.com.au/ 0409 703 044. The Menzies Insti- laboratory, through to vitamin D and MS risk. between Gladstone Street salamancaplace. 16

16 Hobart Observer May 2019 A FINANCIAL MOMENT Free Wi-Fi hotspots at Centrelink Crunch time for family payments

EVERY Centrelink offi ce and effi cient access to resolved easily online.” is now a free Wi-Fi services, whether they’re The free Wi-Fi rollout hotspot, ensuring all in Broome, Ballarat or follows major upgrades, Australians can do more Burnie,” he said. funded by the Coalition of their business with “The free Wi-Fi Government, to the government online. network allows custom- internet connections at The Department of ers to download and hundreds of remote lo- Human Services has a use government apps cations around Australia, network of 926 service and provides access to a where connectivity was centres, agents and range of other approved previously unavailable or access points across the online services including unreliable. country where free Wi-Fi banking, job searches, These works have is now available. community support, included the installa- Minister for Human education and training. tion of satellite-based Services and Digital “Additionally, all of internet services at some Transformation Michael our service centres and locations. Keenan said the Wi-Fi agents have experienced The improved rollout meant that every- staff on hand to walk access is part of the Photo credit: Alexander Dummer on Unsplash. one could enjoy the people through how to Government’s Digital simplicity and conveni- use the department’s dig- Transformation Strategy, By Hank Jongen so you don’t miss out. confirm their income. you don’t miss out on ence that digital services ital services, or provide which will ensure all Department of It’s easy to make a You either need to payments. had to offer. support and assistance government services Human Services claim online for Family lodge your tax returns For more informa- “This is giving with more complex are available digitally by Tax Benefit or Child for 2017/18 with the tion, visit humanservic- Australians reliable issues that cannot be 2025. THOUSANDS of fam- Care Benefit using Australian Taxation Of- es.gov.au/families. ilies are running out of your Centrelink online fice, or tell us you don’t time to claim govern- account. need to lodge. ment assistance for the When you claim If you miss the 30 ROBERTS & 2017/18 financial year. Child Care Benefit June deadline, you Switch to a local, I urge you to act for care provided in could miss out on PARTNERS now so you don’t miss 2017/18, we’ll auto- top-up payments and LAWYERS out on family and child matically assess you for supplements. trusted, not-for-profit care payments. Child Care Rebate. You may also • Wills Families have until This is the final time have to pay back the • Estates 30 June 2019 to claim you can claim Child Family Tax Benefit you super fund. Family Tax Benefit and Care Benefit, as these received during the • Conveyancing Child Care Benefit for payments were replaced 2017/18 financial year, • Litigation the 2017/18 financial by Child Care Subsidy and your fortnightly tasplan.com.au 1800 005 166 year as a lump sum. last year. FTB payments may 1 Stanton Place, If you didn’t claim The 30 June 2019 stop. Cambridge these payments during deadline is also the last I urge you not to (03) 6248 4144 the 2017/18 financial chance for families who leave it until the last [email protected] year, you should make received Family Tax minute. a lump sum claim now Benefit in 2017/18 to Take action now so HOBART & SYDNEY OFFICES

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18 Hobart Observer May 2019 Community News Increased access granted Tassie author to our colonial treasures set to sparkle

From left, project chair and president of the Legislative Council Jim Wilkinson MLC, University of Tasmania Ph.D student Honey Dower and University of Tasmania Professor of History Professor Stefan Petrow. THE Tasmanian commu- liament and the TFHS, on the organisation, its history and we a pleased nity is set to benefit from but also the entire com- members and the gener- to be able to assist with the digitisation of Tasma- munity by fostering and al community. this project,” she said. nian colonial documents encouraging an interest “We believe we pre- “This project made held by the Parliament in Tasmanian history. sented a good business possible through a Meg Bignell signing books at Fullers Book Shop for John and Theo Xintavelonis. of Tasmania Library. “We expect work to case with clear budgeting partnership with the FOLLOWING a suc- her attempts to reig- friend, a cleaner of sur- This is following a begin on the scanning protocols that highlight- Parliament of Tasmania cessful career as a nurse nite the passion in her faces and runner of the successful grant from the of the documents soon ed the value of the pro- will be an asset for all and television weather marriage. household, Susannah is Tasmanian Community and these copies will posed digital resources Tasmanians now and presenter, Tasmanian Written in the form a viola virtuoso – but Fund (TCF) to the Tas- be available online by to our organisation and into the future. author Meg Bignell has of diary entries, the her neglected instru- manian Family History December this year,” he the Tasmanian communi- “The Tasmanian put pen to paper and novel tackles Susannah’s ment has been sitting in Society (TFHS). said. ty as a whole,” he said. Community Fund recog- released a debut novel. struggle to balance mar- her wardrobe collecting These colonial doc- “While we are “It’s fantastic that nises the importance of Ms Bignell shared ried life and parenthood dust for the past decade. uments, which are rich pleased that the TCF the Tasmanian Family the Tasmanian commu- details of her cheeky with long-lost ambitions The Sparkle Pages in detail, will be digitised could see the worth of History Society has now nity sector partnering and heartwarming tale, and aspirations of her explores the power mu- and then made freely the project, we believe been granted the fund- with other organisations named “The Sparkle own. sic has in punctuating available to all Tasma- that the fact that we ing we need to progress to pool resources and Pages”, at a special “In Ms Bignell, who life’s defining moments nians to access online were able to demon- the project with our skills and bring projects Conversation” event in herself is a mother of – moments of yearn- for family study and strate the whole-of-com- partners, the Parliament to reality.” Hobart’s Fullers Book- three, emerged from her ing, of grieving, and of research purposes. munity benefit was of Tasmania.” An independent shop earlier this month. own baby-crazed days setting oneself free. President of the a major factor in our Tasmanian Commu- community funding Taking place in and (although wonderful) to Featuring a vivid cast Legislative Council and gaining grant support.” nity Fund chairperson body, the Tasmanian around Hobart (and find that she was shat- of characters that will chair of the project team TFHS president Sally Darke said she Community Fund was often from the floor tered, crinkled, worn have readers laughing Jim Wilkinson said the Maurice Appleyard said expected the resource to established following the of Susannah Parkes’ in and unable to find out loud one minute information contained in the Tasmanian Family be well used by Tasmani- sale of the Trust Bank wardrobe with a glass of her dreams anywhere and bawling the next, the digitised documents History Society was ans interested in history. in 1999 to give back to wine in her hand), The among the detritus of The Sparkle Pages shows would be an important delighted to receive the “The TFHS are the community proceeds Sparkle Pages centres domesticity. us how to rediscover educational resource, not TCF funding as it would playing an important role from the sale of a com- around the extremely As well as being our best selves when life only for Tasmanian Par- have a positive impact in capturing our colonial munity asset. endearing Susannah and a mother, wife, a best loses a bit of its sparkle. NEW VIBRANT HUB FOR SOUTH HOBART THE South Hobart Commu- nity Centre is undergoing an upgrade after half a century in its present state. The new design will merge the future while preserving the past. An outward facing wall of the redeveloped centre will be curved to make room for the existing 50-year-old tree onsite and a heritage blackboard will be turned into a surface for children to draw on. Dr Ian Newman donated the blackboard, which he taught on and salvaged after decades of use in the Univer- sity of Tasmania’s mathematics and physics building. To learn more about the project, visit hobartcity.com. au/southhobartcommunitycen- An artist’s impression of the new South Hobart Community Centre. tre. 19

Hobart Observer May 2019 19 Community News Embracing the New fl ag fl ies high at the RYCT power of the sun

The City of Hobart is on track to reduce its community energy use and greenhouse gas footprint. Photo credit: City of Hobart. MORE than 2,100 boasting renewable vehicles were registered households in the energy systems in the in the Hobart local gov- Hobart municipality are inner suburbs including ernment area, and that Liberal Member for Clark Elise Archer presents a new Tasmanian fl ag to RYCT rear commodore Richard Bevan. reaping the benefi ts of Hobart, Glebe, Mount petrol vehicles were in- THE Royal Yacht Club of courtesy of Elise Archer,” Tasmania. for new Australian, solar energy, with one Stuart, North Hobart, creasingly being replaced Tasmania (RYCT) has a Mr Bevan said. The RYCT currently Tasmanian or Aboriginal in 13 Hobart homes Queens Domain and with diesel vehicles. new Tasmanian fl ag fl ying “Elise has been a has approximately 1,800 fl ags. equipped with solar pho- West Hobart. The City of Hobart high above its clubrooms long-time supporter of members, aged from “I’m always visiting tovoltaic (PV) systems. Despite the increase will use the data collect- in Sandy Bay. RYCT and, in particular, birth to 90s. clubs in my electorate Topping the solar in solar energy connec- ed to inform strategies Attorney-General and our junior sailors in our “We are very proud for various events and suburbs are New Town tions, a report recently for reducing energy Local Liberal Member off-the-beach division. of our club’s contribution it makes me proud to and Lenah Valley, where released by the Regional consumption across the for Clark Elise Archer “We even have a boat to Tasmanian society walk into a venue like almost 500 residential Climate Change Initia- city. presented the new fl ag to named after her to mark since 1859, and since the RYCT and see the solar PV systems are tive found that Hobart’s For more information the RYCT rear com- her strong contribution to becoming a Royal Club Tasmanian fl ag fl ying installed. community electricity on the City of Hobart’s modore Richard Bevan children’s sport.” in 1908, it is appropriate high,” she said. Businesses are also use had risen by 29 per community energy use after their old fl ag was Founded in Hobart that we fl y the Tasmanian If your club, school or embracing the power cent from 2006 to 2017. and greenhouse gas damaged in high winds. in 1859, RYCT was fi rst fl ag proudly on our fl ag community group needs of the sun, with 60 The report also footprint, visit hobartcity. “Flags eventually called the Tasmanian mast,” Mr Bevan said. a new fl ag, please contact commercial premises found that 29 electric com.au/climatechange. wear out through expo- Yacht Club. Ms Archer said she your Local Liberal sure to all weathers and In 1908, a Royal was more than happy to Member for Clark Elise it is great to replace our Warrant was granted and help out when contacted Archer on 6212 2210 or old, shabby fl ag with this then it became known as by sporting clubs, schools email elise.archer@dpac. Is your dog safe? bright, shiny new one, The Royal Yacht Club of and community groups tas.gov.au. Sensors to help North Hobart motorists FINDING a short-term tion Peter Carr said. fi ne drivers, but rather to along the strip. parking space in North “We hope that the encourage compliance The posted time Hobart has become eas- installation of the sensors and improve access to limits have not changed ier with newly installed will encourage motorists businesses. with the introduction of parking sensors launching to be more aware of the “We don’t go out the sensors and on-street Locals are encouraged to register and microchip their pets to ensure they can be returned home online this month. time limits and to park with the intention of parking continues to safely. Photo credit: Alastair Bett . Almost 100 sensors according to the regula- fi ning people,” he said. be free of charge in the REGISTERING and dog, it must be regis- your dog’s registration. have been installed along tions.” “We would much precinct. microchipping your furry tered as soon as it reach- Make sure the Elizabeth Street to be The sensors will rather that everyone Longer-term parking friend are important es six months of age. renewal fee is paid on actively used for compli- detect when a car has simply complies with the is available at nearby steps you can take to If your pet is already time and your dog’s ance enforcement. been parked in an on- signposted time limits.” off-street carparks at increase your chances registered, its registration details are updated and “Motorists overstaying street space and will alert The affected spaces Condell Place and Lefroy of being reunited with has to be renewed each accurate. the signposted time limits offi cers if the vehicle vary from fi ve-minute Street. them in the event they year before 30 June. For more informa- in this area have been an overstays the allocated to 30-minute time limits City of Hobart is cur- run away, get lost or The City will send tion, visit hobartcity.com. ongoing source of com- time limit. and are designed for rently exploring options stolen. you a renewal notice au/dogregistrationandmi- plaints to the Council,” Mr Carr said it was motorists making quick to increase off-street If you have a new prior to the expiration of crochipping. director of city innova- not the Council’s aim to stops to visit businesses parking in the area. MARKETING | ADVERTISING | GRAPHIC DESIGN so much more than Tassie’s top PR consultancy

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ROOM CHANGES SUPPORT FEMALE FOOTBALLERS

From left , Alderman Jeff Briscoe, Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds, AFL Tasmania communicati ons and partnership manager Damian Gill, Councillor Bill Harvey, Liberal Member for Prosser Jane Howlett and Deputy Lord Mayor Helen Burnett in the new female-friendly changerooms at North Hobart Oval.

FEMALE footballers will now nications and partnership mania. made to the ground would ing work by our builders, the The $500,000 project was be able to get ready for games manager Damian Gill said the “Since then there’s been help further boost female fi rst two changerooms were jointly funded by the Tasma- in comfort at the spiritual project would accommodate an explosion, with there being participation in the sport, as fi nished in time for the game. nian Government through home of AFL in Hobart, with the rapid growth of women’s more than 100 dedicated well as retain those already “With the full suite of new its Levelling the Playing Field the completion of a suite of football and make the ground female teams across the state. playing. changerooms now complet- grant stream ($250,000 new female-friendly chang- more compliant for elite “This has come with the “There has been a ed, we expect the oval to contribution), City of Hobart erooms. female competition. challenge of updating our signifi cant increase in female be even more attractive for ($175,000) and the AFL With the help of a “North Hobart Oval is a facilities to accommodate for participation in AFL since future games and we hope it ($75,000). Levelling the Playing Field ground a lot of people have the new participation, and in the beginning of the AFLW will encourage more girls and It is the fi rst project that grant, delivered through the sentimental ties to, so it’s good that respect, it’s about updat- competitions,” she said. women to take up the sport.” has been completed as part of Tasmanian Government, the to see it now being at a top ing the facilities to ensure that “North Hobart Oval The project involved the Levelling the Playing Field fi ve changerooms at the North standard not just for males, all newcomers to the game hosted an AFLW match earlier updating the existing infra- program, with more set to be Hobart Oval have undergone but also females,” he said. are in a welcome and friendly this year and we received structure to create new toilet rolled out across the state to major upgrades to include “Four or so years ago environment.” excellent feedback about the and changing facilities in the make sure all participants have unisex amenities. there was only six senior Hobart Lord Mayor Anna venue. Plaister, Gorringe and George the amenities and facilities AFL Tasmania commu- women’s teams within Tas- Reynolds said the upgrades “Thanks to the outstand- Millers stands. they require.

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