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$11 MILLIONHOBART residents and ment is primarily funded visitors will soon be able by the Australian Govern- ALL-ABILITIES PEDESTRIAN AND to enjoy a new all-abilities ment’s Anzac Centenary pedestrian and cycling Public Fund. bridge over the Tasman The fund, that sup- Highway. ports initiatives that help CYCLING BRIDGE FOR HOBART The bridge develop- STORY CONTINUES PAGE 6

HOBART’S NEW VISION Community members parti cipated in a forum recently to have their say on the City of Hobart’s new city vision. Photo credit: Amy Brown.

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Hobart Observer August 2018 3 Community News Another one rides the bus

We Will Rock You cast members with John X and Triple M radio personaliti es Dave Noonan and Al Plath. IT was a surprise sneak making her debut on the with late night and week- herself in more ways the years and partici- show.” Young Ones and Blackad- peak of what’s to come Tasmanian stage for the end rehearsals. than just working on her pated in amateur stage John X said the team der. for Hobart shoppers last show. “I feel like I’ve be- singing and dancing for productions, but this is assembled to make sure Elton fashioned the month when the cast “Al is in the ensemble come nocturnal, sleeping the show. the fi rst time I’ve been the show had the talent futurist comedy around from the Tasmanian cast of the show and is a bit during the day then “I’m currently in involved in a show of to put on a spectacle that more than 24 of Queen’s production of the smash doing an incredible job, dragging my butt out of shred mode – I’m last this calibre fi lled with rivalled anything you biggest hit songs includ- hit musical We Will Rock we couldn’t believe she bed to head to rehearsals minute training like an absolute stars. would see interstate in ing We Are The Champi- You belted out the hit hadn’t been on the stage at night, before getting a absolute demon so thea- “I feel very fortunate, the big theatres. ons, Radio Ga Ga, I Want songs of Queen as they since she was a teenag- bit more sleep until that tregoers aren’t complete- a little bit daunted, but “The sound, lighting To Break Free, Somebody travelled around the er,” he said. dreaded 4.30am alarm ly mortifi ed seeing me most of all, super excited. and sets will dazzle local To Love, Killer Queen, CBD on a double decker Fifteen of the 25 cast goes off for work,”Ms in the skimpy costumes,” “I really appreciate theatregoers and we have Don’t Stop Me Now, bus. members were on the Plath said. she said. the producers taking a some of the very best Under Pressure, Bohemi- Producer and cast bus to join in the CBD “I’ve generally been “Nothing like a bit of chance on me for a role stage talent Tasmania has an Rhapsody, Another member of the musical action, singing to pas- able to push through and vanity to get you to the in the show, auditioning to offer,” he said. One Bites The Dust and John X said the event sers-by and shoppers. besides, being delirious gym. for them was scary to say Seen by 15 million of course, We Will Rock was used to promote the Ms Plath is burning and overtired resulting in “During my school the least. theatregoers in 17 coun- You. musical with Triple M the candle at both ends stupidity on the radio is years I was very much “I’m amazed at the tries, We Will Rock You We Will Rock You radio personalities Dave to be ready for the show, often what our listeners into my dancing, I sang talent we have in the is based on the songs of is playing at the Thea- Noonan and Al Plath. juggling early starts for love the most.” in church every Sunday, cast – the audience will Queen and a book by tre Royal from 10-25 He said Ms Plath was her breakfast radio shift Ms Plath is preparing have been in choirs over be blown away by the Ben Elton, writer of The August.

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Hobart Observer August 2018 5 Community News New classrooms have students jumping for joy

STUDENTS at Waimea Heights Primary School are jumping for joy with the opening of two brand new general learn- ing areas, enhancing the student experience. Constructed by Maveric Builders, the new classrooms accom- modate the school’s growing student popu- lation, which has been increasing steadily over the past six years. Liberal Member for Denison Elise Archer, who offi cially opened the new space, said the $1.4 million Liberal Hodgman Government construction provided students with pur- pose-built classrooms that would provide 21st century learning approaches. “They will also ensure students enjoy plenty of natural light and heating,” she said. “These spaces are very open and welcom- ing to students, parents and staff, and will be very comfortable places From left , Oliver Johnston, Bridgett e Lindsay, Lizzie Bavage, Sadie Hardcastle, Coco Ellis, Liberal Member for Denison Elise Archer, Coco Pavlides, Tom Gartlan, Sam Hodgson, Sam Geason. in which students will be at the school is expected Pavlides were among and my teacher said that Tom said it was much very excited because it ble,” she said. able to undertake their to have a positive impact the grade two students it’s the fi rst two class- better with two rooms was much better than “Two classes can learning activities.” on the learning experi- to move into the new rooms joined together, because he had “a lot of their old classroom. all do lots of activities Built in 1953, ences of students into classrooms. so it is really exciting,” his friends around him.” “The space is bigger together, which will be Waimea Heights Primary the future. “It’s a joint classroom Bridgette said. Coco said she was and much more enjoya- heaps of fun.” School has been an An art project by art- integral part of its local ist-in-residence Tony Bac- Sandy Bay community ic further enhances the for more than 60 years. learning space around Today, the school the classrooms, featur- facilities are utilised not ing the three native only by school stu- animals that represent dents, but by the wider the school’s house teams community for sporting – Layana (kangaroo), events, including soccer, Rawita (wombat), and tennis and cricket. Padila (possum), with The grounds are also names taken from local used for many family ac- Aboriginal languages. tivities during weekends. Eight-year-olds This important Bridgette Lindsay, Tom additional learning space Gartlan and Coco

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6 Hobart Observer August 2018 Community News All-abilities pedestrian and Women Like Us cycling bridge for Hobart heads to Hobart “Sure, we’re making jokes, but in the end if you laugh at something you disempower it. “Women are leaving our show thanking us for not just how much they have laughed, but because it made them feel normal.” Mandy Nolan is a columnist for the Byron Shire Echo, and writes regularly for Mamamia. She has appeared on ABC’s Q&A, SBS’s Mums The Word & About Wom- en and is in demand as a corporate and club performer around the country. Ellen Briggs is a national fi nalist for RAW comedy and winner of Foxtel Comedy Channel’s Be A Comedian. Arti st’s impression of the bicycle and pedestrian bridge. Photo credit: City of Hobart. She has performed internation- ally on tour with Arj Barker and is a FROM FRONT PAGE Centre, Sullivans Cove, partnership with Arup, of the works will be to sought-after feature on the national leave a lasting and the Regatta Ground, the Inspiring Place and BPSM install the bridge span circuit. unifying legacy for all intercity cycleway, the Architects. which will connect the Both women are regular feature Australians, will provide Domain and eventually, The design is intend- abutments and allow for STAND-UP comedians Mandy Nolan acts on the national circuit and in 2016, $8 million to the devel- Macquarie Point. ed to be visually pleasing pedestrian access across and Ellen Briggs, pictured, have spent were selected to perform at Melbourne opment and the City of The bridge is made and display well both the highway. the past three years touring the country International Comedy Festival’s Upfront Hobart will balance out of Tasmanian fabricated during daylight and after Once fi nished, Ho- with their smash hit comedy show Showcase. the total development steel sourced from Hay- dark. bart residents will be able ‘Women Like Us’, which will be coming “But this is not just a show for costs of $11 million. wards in Launceston and Initial works have to enjoy the all-abilities to Blundstone Arena Function Centre women,” Ms Nolan said. The goal of the pro- is constructed by Fulton commenced to build the bridge in their travels later this month. “This is a show for men who love ject is to create a system Hogan. bridge abutments in the between facilities. The show, which was nominated women, men with mothers, sisters, of people-friendly path- It will showcase cenotaph grounds off The bridge is expect- for Best Comedy at the 2018 Perth wives, daughters, men who work with ways linking prominent a high quality design McVilly Drive, as well as ed to be completed later Fringe Festival, is a comedy by women women and men who spend their life Hobart facilities. developed from Denton in the Queens Domain, in 2018. who are tired of the messages being fed in the car beeping the horn waiting for In this case, the devel- Corker Marshall, one near the Doone Kennedy For more information, to women that they’re too fat, too thin, women. opment will link Doone of Australia’s leading Hobart Aquatic Centre. visit hobartcity.com.au/ too old or too young. “Women Like Us is an opportunity Kennedy Hobart Aquatic architectural fi rms, in The fi nal component tasmanbridge. Briggs and Nolan share refl ections for blokes to step inside the female on their failure to parent, the beauty psyche and get an insight into what we

8.18 industry, strange surgeries, special diets, really think.” obsessions, frustrations, and at the end Women Like Us will be showing at of the day, the serious politics of who the Blundstone Arena Function Centre unpacks the dishwasher. on Saturday 25 August. Their formula of performing two Doors open at 6.30pm, with the hours of stand up (an hour a piece) has show kicking off at 8pm. already proven a hit. For more information or to book “Women Like Us isn’t just a comedy a ticket, visit womenlikeus.com.au or show, it’s a movement,” Ms Nolan said. phone (03) 6282 0496.

The purpose: Technology is changing the way we live, work and play. The City of Hobart is creating a Smart City Strategy to determine how we use technology to grow and adapt into the future. This August we will host three free public forums to spark conversation about the Smart Cities concept. Each forum will feature an expert panel and focus on a different topic. They will encourage debate, introduce different viewpoints and perspectives and discuss the big issues. The forums: • The Art of the Possible, 15 August 6–8 pm • What You Need to Know, 22 August 6–8 pm • Building a Contemporary Australian City, 29 August 6–8 pm For more information and to register to attend go to: yoursay.hobartcity.com.au/smart-city #connectedhobart 7

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8 Hobart Observer August 2018 Community News Impromptu performance for Antarctic Festival HOBART residents and Festival for months. with author David Burke festival. tourists were delight- The performance and arranged for it to be “The boys are going ed by an impromptu told local festival-goers performed by a two-part to tour the Investigator performance at Hobart the story of Antarctic treble choir, narrator and Ship, the CSIRO’s ship International Airport explorer Captain Robert soloists. and also going to see the from visiting grade four, Falcon Scott. Mr Jensen said the C17 Globemaster,” Mr fi ve and six students The work has been students were particu- Jensen said. from Shore Preparatory performed a number larly excited to be in The Australian Ant- School in Sydney. of times over the years, Hobart and to have the arctic Festival was held HOBART’S LANEWAYS The students were most notably in 1998 opportunity to see the in Hobart from 2 to 5 visiting Tasmania to in the Great Hall of Antarctic Festival. August. perform at the Australi- Parliament House in He said the students Alongside the REVEAL HIDDEN BEAUTY an Antarctic Festival on Canberra. had been learning about performance of Great 4 August at St David’s This was the fi rst Captain Scott’s expedi- Scott! from the students, HAVE you ever stopped to think about world – I love exploring the city by foot Cathedral. time the performance tions in school classes the festival program laneways as hidden jewels of the city, and Hobart is the perfect size to do that,” The 41 visiting had been performed in and through perfor- included public tours of linking all of us? she said. students are part of the Tasmania. mance practises. the RAAF Globemaster There are many ways of getting from “Wandering around the laneways of school’s junior chapel David Jensen, the di- While here, the C-17A aircraft, RSV In- point A to point B, and Hobart City Hobart reveals our rich heritage buildings, choir and have been rector of Music at Shore students engaged and vestigator, a Phillip Law Council Alderman Bill Harvey and Helen interesting architecture, links parks and practising their perfor- Preparatory School, co- saw many local Hobart lecture, and a photogra- Burnet, pictured, believe Hobart’s lane- rivulets, suburbs to local shops, and the mance for the Antarctic wrote the performance attractions related to the phy competition. ways make the trip even more interesting. city centre to the waterfront.” Ald Harvey has played a key role in Since Ald Burnet started her ‘Love promoting art in laneways. our Laneways’ project four years ago, Earlier this year, he opened the the Council has mapped more than 100 Vibrant Arts Festival in Bidencope’s Lane, laneways across the municipality. located off Murray Street in the city. Signs have started appearing on poles “Hobart is such a great city to ex- leading down laneways, identifying where plore by foot for both visitors and locals,” they connect to and if they have stairs. Hobart artist wins Ald Harvey said. With Hobart City Council now “I really get a kick out of discovering a thinking about transport issues into the new laneway, or telling friends and family future, Ald Burnet said that even at the a new way of exploring a suburb. local level, we could all be part of the “Some of Hobart’s inner-city laneways solution. have been transformed from undesirable “Our city’s laneways often provide Hadley’s Art Prize places to art masterpieces. shortcuts to shops or to cut across town,” “We have some amazingly talented she said. HOBART artist and of Aboriginal Tasmanians curator at the Tasmanian “The artist’s distinc- local street artists whose work is show- “They can add to the interesting University of Tasmania in the opening para- Museum and Art Gallery, tive, refi ned technique cased in these hidden gems of our city.” alternatives for people to leave the car at lecturer Neil Haddon has graphs of this book.” said despite long deliber- indicates a point of Ald Harvey said the Bidencopes home. won this year’s $100,000 Now in its sec- ations, the judges were resolution in his practice Lane project was a “win-win” thanks “It’s often a case of use it or lose it Hadley’s Art Prize for ond year, the Hadley’s united in their decision to that is well worthy of this to the collaboration of neighbouring and using laneways helps cherish and his depiction of British Art Prize attracted an award Haddon the prize. prize.” business owners, artists, and youth and preserve them. author H.G Wells cycling unprecedented 640 Fellow judge Clothil- The fi nalist’s exhi- cultural workers. “I really like the things that connect through a Tasmanian entries – almost double de Bullen said the work bition, opening to the “Many street artists have found their us – to each other and to this place – and landscape. the submissions from its had many “intriguing public soon, will be niche, with their works displayed on what laneways make the trip more interesting. The winning piece inaugural year. elements.” showcased in custom-de- is effectively a 10-metre-tall canvas,” he “Finding out about the history of is a textural painting The award is believed “The blue targets signed gallery spaces that said. laneways, hearing people’s stories and the on contrasting surfaces, to be the world’s most hover like eyes gazing have been fully fi tted to “Others have gone on to receive unoffi cial names people have for them is alluding to Wells’ novel lucrative landscape art at the audience, while accommodate contempo- national and international recognition. part of that rich tapestry.” ‘The War of the Worlds.’ award. simultaneously providing rary art, while respecting “If you haven’t seen these artworks, The City of Hobart’s Draft Trans- The novel has Judge Jane Stewart, a portal into the land- the heritage of Hadley’s I invite you to visit, and I’m sure you’ll be port Strategy is available at the Council’s particular meaning to Mr who is the principal scape,” she said. Orient Hotel. inspired.” Customer Service Centre, by phone Haddon, who grew up in Hobart’s size allows laneways to link 6238 2711 or visit hobartcity.com.au or Surrey, England, where the suburbs. yoursay.hobartcity.com.au. Wells found inspiration With a growing emphasis on “local”, Submissions are open until 24 for his book. Ald Burnet said she believed there was August. Wells visited Australia also a growing appreciation of Hobart’s Have you got a laneway story? Let in the 1930s, but never neighbourhood laneways. Helen know by email at helenburnet@ THE MODEL made it to Tasmania. “Our laneways are like a secret gmail.com or phone 0417 284 267 Mr Haddon has TRAIN SHOW drawn on Mr Wells’ ADVERTISEMENT experiences in his piece, SATURDAY 18TH & SUNDAY 19TH AUGUST 2018 entitled ‘The Visit.’ “Wells was a keen 10am – 4pm both days cyclist,” Mr Haddon said. “As he rode, he At The Tasmanian Transport Museum

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Hobart Observer August 2018 9 Community News Sleep out for Celebrating 130 years Tassie’s homeless of Sacred Heart GENERATIONS of stu- nications Jeremy Arnold dents and members of via video link. the schooling communi- The event also in- ty have passed through cluded videos, a fashion the gates of Sacred parade of SHC uniform Heart College (SHC) in from the past and musi- New Town to commem- cal items performed by orate the school’s 130th students. anniversary. A mass to commem- Last month, a week orate both the school’s of celebratory events 130th anniversary and was organised by the Feast of Sacred college staff, providing Heart, led by Archbish- students from kinder op Porteous, concluded to year 10 with many the celebrations at the opportunities to “lift up Derwent Entertainment their hearts.” Centre. SHC principal Eliza- “Sacred Heart has beth McDougall said the been an important college had “grown and part of the New Town developed exponential- landscape and the story ly” since 1888. of Catholic education in “Once the school Hobart for such a signifi - was surrounded by cant length of time,” Ms From left , MLC Rob Valenti ne, Hobart Grand Chancellor general manager Ralph Freckleton and farmland and orchards, McDougall said. Salvati on Army’s Bridget Van De Kamp and Mark Foyle. now we are in the midst “It has been impor- SLEEP Out with the with people experiencing Salvos for reminding us of suburbia,” she said. tant for the students to Salvos launched its 2018 primary homelessness how lucky we are, letting “Two classrooms have some knowledge have been transformed of the story of Sacred Sacred Heart College year fi ve students Oliver Cunningham, campaign on Monday 30 through going and meet- us know how we can left , and Sam Moles. July at the Grand Chan- ing them where they are help those in need and into a multi-streamed Heart over this period cellor in Hobart. living on the streets and how our giving benefi ts facility that provides of time and those who St Joseph. us to share this legacy The 2018 cam- in parks. the homeless and there- dynamic and contempo- have been part of it, “Re-telling our story beyond our immediate paign is aiming to raise “We are the only fore our local Tasmanian rary educational learning especially the Sisters of values this and allows community.” $50,000 to keep Hobart’s organisation that is having communities.” opportunities for more Street2Home community direct engagement with This year’s Sleep Out than 950 students.” outreach program to these people. will include new events Years three to six support the homeless in “Our Street2Home to increase awareness kicked off the celebra- OFFICE MANAGER, Hobart Hobart. program helps people of the hidden homeless tions with the Sacred (packaged salary 55,000 – 65,000) The Salvation Army is to engage with services community in Hobart HEARTS festival, which We are looking for an ambitious, hardworking and experienced senior manager to join our International Student seeking people to help it which can help them in and to engage the com- involved activities Agency located at Hobart, Tasmania. This is a full time position and the right applicant must be fluent in Indonesian reach its goal in part- their day to day lives.” munity in helping out. including Bollywood and English also hold the right visa to work full time in Australia, preferably holding a permanent resident visa or an Australian citizen. nership with 50 Hobart Street2Home directly “This year’s event dancing, scooter tricks, residents, all of which will contacts Hobart’s home- will have guest speakers coding, tie-dyeing, About our Company About the Role go directly to the Stree- less and connects them to talking about their lived learning about Aborigi- e-COLINK was established in Indonesia in 1997 and fo- We are looking for a senior office manager ideally nal culture and cuisine, cuses on educational business. Until today, e-COLINK with previous work experience with the similar service t2Home program. potential accommodation, experiences, a Q&A pan- still becomes the best choice for Indonesian students in industry. Since this role required to deal directly with our The sleep out is an Centrelink, government el and a bus tour around crazy cartooning and getting information about studying overseas, especially branches and sub agents in Indonesia and Malaysia, educational experience libraries, food services the Hobart area, where newspaper construction. studying in Australia. hence be able to speak Bahasa is a must. about homelessness in and more. sleepers will meet some Each kinder to year Duties and Responsibilities – Office Manager Tasmania, Hobart’s Stree- The program is solely of the people living on two class presented a • Dealing and liaising with school partners specifically • Coordinating with other branches to share knowl- t2Home program and the funded by the Salvation the streets,” Mr McCrae musical item, followed in the related state (Tasmania) edge, plan promotional activities, or achieve goals daily challenges faced by Army Sleep Out, with said. by morning tea for fam- • Complying with all applicable laws and regulations • Maintaining office efficiency by planning and (eg. ESOS act, Homeaffair and other related laws) implementing office systems, layouts, and equip- people on the streets. all profi ts raised going Mr McCrae said ily members and special • Organising and executing training programs for ment procurement Sleep Out with the towards ensuring there he hoped the event guests. branch personnel • Assigning work to and monitoring work performance Salvos is one night of dis- are more support workers would challenge people’s Former students and • Briefing employees on current sales goals, promo- of education consultants special guests spoke tions, and other relevant information • Ensuring compliance with occupational health and comfort that we all need on the ground, connect- preconceived ideas and • Evaluating employee performance and providing safety regulations to experience. ing Hobart’s homeless opinions about homeless- about their experiences feedback and coaching as needed • Designs and implements office policies by establish- Street2Home pro- with essential service ness in Tasmania and start and memories of SHC • Developing and implementing sales plans ing standards and procedures; measuring results gram manager Don Mc- providers. proactive conversations during the Feast Day • Organising marketing activities and events for the against standards; making necessary adjustments. branch • Maintains office staff by recruiting, selecting, orient- Crae said the importance David Hanlon, from about how the communi- Assembly. • Interacting with clients on a regular basis to ensure ing, and training employees of raising awareness and Opteon Solutions Hobart, ty could help. The speakers satisfaction and resolving customer problems as • Maintains office staff job results by coaching, money for Street2Home participated in the Sleep Since the launch, included Speaker of needed counselling, and disciplining employees; planning, the House of Assembly monitoring, and appraising job results was signifi cant because it Out last year. more than $6,000 of the Skills and Qualification Requirement Sue Hickey, Lend a was a special Tasmanian “To see and hear $50,000 goal has been • Management experience • Human resource management skills service provider for the about the reality of raised. Hand to Hugo director • Ability to meet set branch goals • Outstanding organisation skills homeless. homelessness in Hobart The Sleep Out with Luke Williams, Sacred • Proven record of achieving revenue targets • Bachelor degree in related field or the equivalent “The program is is a huge eye opener and the Salvos event will run Heart former principal • Knowledge of Industry Rules and Regulations work experience • Having great leadership skills and strong unique to the Salvation an experience I will not on Thursday 30 August Sister Jill Dance RSJ customer service is a must and Essendon Football Army Tasmania,” he said. forget,” he said. at the Grand Chancellor To apply please send your cover letter and resume to: [email protected] “Street2Home works “Thank you to the in Hobart. Club’s head of commu-

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10 Hobart Observer August 2018 DENTAL HEALTH FEATURE Do your dentures give you the lip support you need?

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Tas Denture Studios their new dentures. appearance of shrinking our patients the ability Our patients away and looking fl at. to have custom den- WHEN a patient walks undertake a series of This can create extra tures that not only look through the door for the facial expressions and lines and creases around natural, but function as fi rst time needing a new movements during our the mouth, which may they should while still set of dentures, one of impression taking tech- contribute to an ageing providing support to the fi rst things we do as nique. appearance. the lips and other facial dental prosthetists at Tas This gives us the At Tas Denture features. Denture Studios is to sit foundations we need to Studios, our philosophy Tas Denture Studios down and have a chat. enable the dentures to is “Quality Without is located in Hobart, This is to see what it sit and be stable in the Compromise.” Blackmans Bay and is that our patients ex- mouth during day-to- With the use of Margate. pect from their dentures day activities, as nobody premium denture teeth, For more informa- or what their concerns wants to have their teeth materials and the latest tion, phone 6221 9222. are from their previous fl ying out at those they experiences. are talking to. After an initial One of the many consultation, we do a things we aim to im- complete analysis of the prove is our patient’s lip tissues and gums that support. we will be using to help The lips should come support these new teeth. together gently and Measurements are naturally. taken to see where the When the lips are lip support should be, relaxed and slightly apart along with the size and you should be able to ORAL HEALTH BASICS colour of the teeth we see only the tips of the will use. front teeth. When a We then explain in patient’s gums, bone and FOUR SIMPLE TIPS detail what we can offer denture teeth have worn them and what their or changed over time,

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Hobart Observer August 2018 11 DENTAL HEALTH FEATURE Get your dental health back on track

Watch your mouth this Dental Health Week IN honour of Dental they have a problem. “Watching your Health Week (6-12 “Dental Health Week mouth means brushing August), the Australi- is a national oral health and fl ossing, eating a an Dental Association promotion event,” chair- healthy diet, lower- (ADA) is reminding the man of the Oral Health ing sugar and alcohol 50 per cent of Australi- Committee Professor intake, stopping smoking ans who don’t bush their David Manton said. and seeing the dentist teeth twice a day to “It gives us all a regularly for a check-up,” “watch your mouth.” chance to take a look Professor Manton said. This comes on the at our oral health, “These good oral hy- back of the latest nation- learn more about why giene habits will greatly al survey, which reveals a healthy mouth is so reduce the risk of oral that Australians are not important and share tips disease.” very good at prioritising on how to improve and Kingston Beach Dental is encouraging locals to take a proacti ve approach to their oral health. their oral health. maintain it. General tips for good Earlier this year, the “Watching your oral health include: By Kingston Beach the dentist regularly for affordable. of people aged 14 to 18 ADA launched Austral- mouth will help main- Dental check-ups. Our dentists at King- are consuming too much ia’s Oral Health Tracker, tain your general health • Bush twice a day with Are you one of the ston Beach Dental are sugar, resulting in signifi - which included data as well.” fl uoride toothpaste. IN recognition of Dental 65 per cent of Australi- joined by two fantastic cant effects on their oral showing that just more Tooth decay is • Clean in between Health Week, Kingston ans who have not seen oral health therapists, and general health. than half of Australians Australia’s most common teeth with fl oss or Beach Dental will be a dentist in the past two Hannah Colantoni and So, during Dental (52 per cent) were only disease with one in fi ve interdental brushes. undertaking a range years? Stephanie Gray. Health Week, take heed brushing once a day adults suffering from • Eat a healthy diet and of activities and events The caring and gentle They work closely of these messages and instead of the recom- tooth decay and one in limit sugary food and around oral health care practitioners at Kingston with the dentists to see get your dental health mended twice daily. fi ve with gum disease. drinks. and education. Beach Dental encourage many of the children back on track. It also showed that This year’s tagline • Visit the dentist reg- Running from 6-12 you to take a proac- who attend our practice. If you are looking nearly two in fi ve (38 for Dental Health Week ularly. August, Dental Health tive and preventative They also run the hy- for a new dental practice per cent) never fl oss is “Watch Your Mouth”, Week 2018 is centred approach to your oral giene program and pro- that provides quality or clean between their insinuating that not only For more informa- on the theme “Watch health rather than waiting vide thorough cleaning and caring dentistry and teeth and that seven out should we be caring for tion about Dental Health Your Mouth”, focusing for a dental emergency. and oral health education service with integrity, of 10 (69 per cent) only our teeth, but our entire Week, visit www.dental- on the whole mouth and Dr Martyn Sweet and advice. please visit or phone go to the dentist when mouth health. healthweek.com.au. improving oral health. (practice principal), Dr Their roles are vital 6229 6775 to make an Kingston Beach Den- Ram Pandey and Dr in educating and advising appointment. tal are getting on board Emma Grubb consider patients about how to The warm and friend- with the key messages regular preventative fl oss and clean properly. ly team look forward to of the Australian Dental dental appointments as They also explain welcoming existing and Association. much of a priority as the importance of eating new patients to their These include brush- seeing the hairdresser or a healthy balanced diet beautiful, brand new ing your teeth twice a booking your car in for and limiting the con- premises at Channel day, cleaning in between servicing. sumption of sugary foods Court, Kingston to pro- the teeth with fl oss or an Six monthly check- and drinks to minimise vide the kind and caring interdental brush, eating ups help to identify any tooth decay. experience that Kingston a balanced diet with issues early so that they Statistics show that Beach Dental is well limited sugar and visiting are manageable and an alarming 73 per cent known for.

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12 Hobart Observer August 2018

Hamlet as you’ve never seen it before actor Scott Farrow, who has featured in such works as The Tempest (2016), Ruben Guthrie (2012) and Les Misera- bles (2008). Born and raised in Hobart, the 36-year-old said Hamlet was always something he wanted to tackle. “Hamlet has always been in the back of mind, thinking that one day I would get to it when I knew more about myself and the craft of acting, and now defi nitely feels like the right time to take it on,” he said. “It is obviously quite a daunting role, but also easy in a way as Shake- speare is such a fantastic writer that he gives you Photo credit: City of Hobart. everything you need – it’s written so skilfully that you can’t help but con- centrate on the text. Floral Art Show Hobart actor Scott Farrow will be taking on the iconic role of Hamlet in Blue Cow’s upcoming producti on. Photo credit: Madison Jones. “Hamlet is a role that every actor needs to do JEALOUSY, hatred, pride, play to the Tasmanian ic, crypt-like basement of here they are all gone – at least once in their ca- love and the deep com- Museum and Art Gallery. the Bond Store, offering audience members will be set to bloom reer and Robert has done plexities of mourning. Directed by Robert a unique twist to the able to grasp the story im- an absolutely amazing job HOBART residents with from 10am to 4.30pm. It will be William Jarman and featuring an Shakespeare classic. mediately and really travel with the script.” a passion for fl owers are Accessible parking Shakespeare’s Hamlet all Tasmanian cast, the The production will along with it,” he said. Mr Farrow said for urged not to miss out is located close by as you’ve never seen it 2018 production will be follow on the back of the “Shakespeare wrote him, the play was about on this year’s Daffodil, with ramps at the main before as the Blue Cow showing throughout Sep- highly successful 2016 brilliantly about a lot of grief and the funny things Camellia and Floral Art entrance of the Town Theatre brings the iconic tember in the atmospher- staging of The Tempest at things, but I think Hamlet that it could do to people. Show. Hall and elevator access the same location. is where he is at his “Every actor who has Held on Friday 7 from the Town Hall rear Mr Jarman said it was absolute best in terms of played this role has done and Saturday 8 Septem- parking deck. very much the location tackling human emotions, so differently, and I think ber at the Hobart Town The Rotary Club of that would make the taking on the big question that it is a by-product of Hall, the free event will Salamanca will be offer- production stand out and of how to deal with our the play,” he said. feature a series of spring ing delicious handmade leave a lasting impression. own mortality. “No two Hamlets are and autumn shows Devonshire Teas and “I looked at a number “This is a weighty play, the same because every presented by the Hobart fresh sandwiches during of other locations to stage but it is also beautifully person deals with grief in Horticultural Society the event. the play, but as soon as written and human-sized. a different way and actors and the Tasmanian Photographers are I stepped into the Bond “So even though it will draw on their own Orchid Society Inc. welcome to attend the Store, I knew we had to is dealing with the most emotions and experi- The show will also show prior to public return here for Hamlet,” enormous of questions, it ences. include bonsai displays, opening on Friday and he said. does it in a personal and “The words are all raffl es and stalls selling Saturday from 8am to “The Bond Store has a intimate way that people the same, but it is how plants and cut fl owers. 10am. very low ceiling and only can relate to. we navigate the journey The event has been The full event Chefaholic seats around 80 people, “I’m also excited to as an actor that makes it organised in conjunc- program is available on which will make this a welcome an all Tasmanian different for everyone.” tion with the City of hobartcity.com.au/fl o- Cooking School very close, intimate and cast, some of who will be A PADDOCK TO PLATE COOKING EXPERIENCE FOR ALL Other cast members Hobart. ralshow. Chefaholic Cooking School passionate experience – it travelling down from the include Andrew Casey, Patrons can be fi rst For more informa- A paddock to plate cooking experience for all will be Hamlet in your lap north-west of the state. Jordy Gregg, Ross Hay, to see the display on Fri- tion, contact the City of CHILLI CHICKEN PASTA and have an incredible “It’s quite a young Guy Hooper, Anna Kidd, day 7 September from Hobart on 6238 2410 IngredientsDuck à l’orange chemistry about it.” cast, which is a bit unusual Jane Longhurst and Matt 1pm to 6pm and on or via email at events@ • 500 g Chicken Breast • 10 Snow Peas Cutting the original for Hamlet, but I really Rossner. Saturday 8 September hobartcity.com.au. Ingredients minutes. Remove from • 1-2 Chillies • 2 Tomatoes four-and-a-half-hour wanted this to not only Hamlet will be • 1 x 2kg whole duck oven and cover with Grand • 1 Onion Marnier• 500ml and Cream cook for a script to just more than be a fresh take on a classic showing at the Tasmanian • 150g butter • 1 large Garlic Clove further• 300ml 5 minutes. Chicken Stock two-hours, Mr Jarman play, but to feel fresh and Museum and Art Gallery •• 100ml 2 Spring Grand Onions Marnier • 500 g Pasta said he took great care to have some fresh new from 7-22 September. •• 50ml Basil vinegar • Parmesan cheese grated Remove from oven and ensure the story was easy faces.” For more information Dr Peter Baratosy • 50g castor sugar strain all liquid into a MBBS FACNEM to follow. 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14 Hobart Observer August 2018 Community News Teachers tour Rosehaven Winter road safety reminder for our wildlife thousands and thousands of animals each year, and these are only the ones that can be helped – many more are killed on impact,” he said. “This time of year is one of our worst for roadkill. “The shorter days mean many people are driving to and from work in the dark, when animals are out and about. “Very soon we will be From left , media teachers Rupert Hogan-Turner from Ulverstone High School, and Romany Best in our peak joey season, and Patrick Oakley from Hobart College. which means more orphans in need of care HOBART College media don’t let on set be- able to learn about the when their mothers are teachers were amongst a cause in this fast-paced fast-paced, complex killed. small group of teachers environment everybody world that is television From left , RACT Group chief executi ve offi cer Harvey Lennon, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary direc- tor Greg Irons and The Wilderness Society’s Tom Allen with baby wombat Torri. “It is really important from across the state can be an extra compli- fi lming and editing. that we don’t accept invited to visit the set of cation, so we’ve really Rosehaven co-pro- WITH the winter months cartoon character – Willie executive offi cer Harvey roadkill as just a part of Rosehaven series three put in the work to make ducer Fiona McConaghy a particularly dangerous the Wombat – via social Lennon said vehicles everyday life, because if recently. sure we can get some said the feedback from period for animals – and media, tourism industry obviously posed a threat we all make some very The teachers were teachers on set and in the teachers was great. drivers – on our roads, networks and members to wildlife, but collisions small changes – like invited to both the set post-production here.” “They hadn’t been the RACT, Bonorong of the three groups. with wildlife posed a seri- simply driving slower and production offi ces Regardless, the on a television fi lm set Wildlife Sanctuary and Since the middle of ous safety risk to vehicle between dusk and dawn to learn fi rsthand how a Rosehaven team and to the scale and size that The Wilderness Society March, Bonorong has occupants as well. – we could cut roadkill in television show works. Department of Educa- we are before, so just are reminding motorists received calls about 30 “It is important to be Tasmania dramatically.” Teachers will take tion were determined to seeing the scale and how of some simple steps orphaned wombats – 14 careful during winter,” he Wilderness Society their knowledge back make it happen. we run things, the pro- to take to help reduce since the start of winter. said. spokesperson Tom Allen to their students to help “With fi lm, practical cess and how it comes roadkill. The most likely reason “Studies have shown a said it remained the case educate Hobart’s aspiring learning is of upmost together was really for being an orphan is the rise in collisions between These steps include: that Tasmania had one of fi lm makers about what importance, as there is great,” she said. animals’ mother being hit cars and wildlife during the world’s highest animal it’s really like to have a only so much you can “The teachers abso- • Look out for road signs and killed by a car. June, July and August as roadkill tolls in sharp behind-the-scenes role in learn from the theory,” lutely had an invaluable and roadkill – they indi- Over the same period, the peak commuting times contrast with its otherwise a hit television show. Mr Wilson said. experience, they loved cate wildlife hotspots. 382 animals (all species) coincide with nightfall. “clean, green” reputation. Rosehaven block one “The bottom line is being on set and they • Take extra care driving have been reported as “Developing an “Unfortunately, this director Shaun Wilson you only learn how to were so excited to between dusk and being hit by a car. understanding of typical roadkill still includes en- said making this learning do this stuff once you be able to take their dawn. This is a conservative wildlife behaviour is also dangered animals like the experience a reality had truly get amongst it. learnings back to the • Don’t throw food out number as many animals important as many ani- Tasmanian Devil, which is been hard work, given “Getting immediate classroom and share of your car – it attracts are simply reported as mals will move suddenly awful,” he said. the television show was practical experience of with the pupils.” animals. injured, dead or orphaned and without warning into “We can and must currently in the middle how it works and being Ms McConaghy said • Never swerve to avoid without information being oncoming traffi c.” reduce this shamefully of fi lming and produc- able to take that back as that the experience was animals – slow down provided if a vehicle was Bonorong Wildlife high roadkill, but the tion. a fi rst person experience not only valuable to instead. involved. Sanctuary director Greg good thing is that there’s “It’s not terribly I think will be really the teachers, but to the • Roadkill attracts scaven- Top species report- Irons said almost 30 per things we can do that will common that teachers valuable for students.” team at Rosehaven, who gers. If safe, move it off ed are wallaby (135), cent of all animals report- achieve that. manage to get onto sets During their tour of were able to be more the road. pademelon (78), brushtail ed to its Wildlife Rescue “What’s more, driving like these,” he said. the set and production informed of what local possum (37) and kooka- Service had been injured To assist in delivering more safely is better for “We’re very judicious offi ces, the group of media students were burra (23). or orphaned by a car. these messages, the group animals and humans.” about who we do and college teachers were learning about today. has unveiled its latest RACT Group chief “This adds up to A Catholic, Kinder to Year 10 school for girls and young boys.

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Hobart Observer August 2018 15 A FINANCIAL MOMENT Farm Household Allowance extended

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16 Hobart Observer August 2018 Pet of the Month: OPAL Pet Talk Sponsored by North Hobart Veterinary Hospital Spare a thought for greyhound Samaritans

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By Scott Hunt Greyhounds are I know several grey- It fi gures. Who is The Dog Grumbler bred to race and those hound owners. They there to present the that aren’t fast enough have gentle, noble dogs dogs’ case? Breeders? WHEN you love dogs don’t have much to who benefi t from inter- Racers? Legislators? as I do and you think look forward to. action with other dogs, Spare a thought about the thousands They are large dogs but who rarely know for those who take on put down weekly in and take up lots of the pleasure of play and the job of rescuing a This is Opal. Australia, it’s hard not to space, which reduces never run free. greyhound. despair. their chances of being I heard a story about Stop and say hello To enter your pet in next month’s “Pet of the Month” On the one hand, re-homed. greyhound owners who if you get the chance — email a photo and a few words about your pet to dogs are being bred and Added to this, we get together in secret on like most dogs they’re Carolyn at adverti [email protected] inbred in their thou- choose to apply archaic a farm and let two or good for you, even in All entries will be shared on our Facebook page and sands for profi t. laws to those that try to even three greyhounds small doses. the winner will be the entrant with the most “likes” at They are often rescue them. run and play in a large Spare a thought the end of voti ng. bought by people who I was surprised paddock in secret. for those who face the have no understanding to read that the only To see these beau- alternative — in their The winning entry will feature in next month’s Hobart of the animal’s needs or breed scientifi cally tiful animals interact thousands. Observer and will win a $50 voucher donated by indeed the benefi ts or found to have a poten- without restraint is a As I said in the Black North Hobart Veterinary Hospital to be used on pet responsibilities of dog tial violent streak is the wonderful thing, but no & White Dog Book 25 products (not including vet services). ownership. daschshund, but they photographs are taken. years ago, I have never CONGRATULATIONS On the other hand, are not required by law The people who do met a dog who was Please contact the North Entries close 5pm: Monday 27 August there are people and to be muzzled. this are criminals: no born bad but I am often Hobart Veterinary Hospital organisations dedicated They are not greyhound may be off ashamed of my human- on 6234 7044 to arrange Voti ng starts: Tuesday 28 August to reducing the terrible required by law to be leash on property not ity. collecti on of your prize. Voti ng fi nishes 5pm: Tuesday 4 September suffering infl icted on our on leash at all times in belonging to its owner. Greyhound re-hom- best friends. public, even in off-lead I guess it’s easier to ers make me feel better. Breed-wise, surely areas. make laws that protect Love is a re-homed it’s the noble greyhound The greyhound is humans than to make greyhound — and the Scott Hunt who has drawn the said to be the oldest laws that protect dogs. law is an ass. (The Black & White Dog Book) shortest straw; who pure dog breed. Provides one on one solutions for behaviour problems. bears the brunt of hu- They are gentle-na- All breeds, all ages. man indifference. tured animals and No dogs too hard usually receive no early 0439 444 776 learning so that when ENFIELD KENNELS they are fi nally discard- Rabbit friendly hospital. ed for having no profi t Huge range of OxBow products. & CATTERY potential on the track, DOG & CAT RESORT the ones lucky enough to fi nd homes are con- Only 15 minutes from the airport! fused and nervous.

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18 Hobart Observer August 2018 Community News Sport UHack showcases Charlie’s record-breaking innovative Hobart talents burpees for charity

The parti cipati ng teams at this year’s UHack competi ti on. PROBLEM-SOLVERS, was taken out by FishBud- rates for university fees, innovators and creative dy, an innovative mobile now focuses on making minds pitched their app which helps recrea- the application process for ground-breaking ideas tional fi shers to maximise exchange students easier. across the state at UHack, their catch by telling them “When you are an the University of Tasma- the best places and times overseas student, you nia’s annual competition to go fi shing. have a very onerous for budding entrepre- “FishBuddy is a family paper trail you have neurs. team, the gentleman took to submit – something UHack is a competi- his son fi shing and his domestic students would tion where individuals or son couldn’t catch any take for granted here in teams of entrepreneurs fi sh, so the father decided Hobart,” Mr Murray said. develop a business model to create an app which “This developing ap- and pitch over the course could help people catch plication uses block chain of the weekend with the fi sh,” Mr Murray said. technology for overseas help of industry mentors. “The team wanted students to create a veri- University of Tas- to create an app where fi ed credential fi le which mania chief information people can take a photo can be transferred digital- offi cer Jeff Murray said of their catch and upload ly within seconds to your the 2018 event was it and the catch details to university of choice.” slightly different from the the app for a more suc- On 15 October, mul- previous two years. cessful and social fi shing tiple teams from UHack “This year, the teams experience.” and other budding come up with a prob- The student division Tasmanian entrepreneurs lem, develop a solution, of the competition was will have an opportu- Charlie Gard broke the Guinness World Record for the number of chest-to-ground burpees in an hour. and then the judges and won by Secure Sus- nity to pitch their ideas mentors support and tainable Education, a to industry investors at CHARLIE Gard has Cancer Foundation of painful and celebratory but Craig and the family coach the teams to bring block chain technology UPitch, a ‘Shark Tank’ broken the Guinness Australia. one for Mr Gard and his have been and will be their enterprises to life,” approach to helping over- inspired event run by World Record for the “The circumstances family. suffering through pain for he said. seas students with their UHack. number of burpees in an which aligned with my His wife Liv and much longer. UHack has both an university admissions by UPitch is an oppor- hour, smashing out 851 plans to break a world 18-month-old daughter “I knew I had to put open and student divi- immediate digital transfer tunity for teams like burpees and beating the record were not great, Ivy came out to watch, as up with it for them, so sion, both of which were of student transcripts. FishBuddy and Secure previous record holder but the opportunity to well as his cousin Hamish I did.” won this year by teams The idea, which origi- Sustainable Education to by 70. raise awareness and Hall, who has swum the Looking back on the based in Hobart. nally started out by focus- get funding for their en- On Sunday 22 July, funding for the Prostate English Channel. record-breaking day, Mr The open competition ing on student exchange trepreneurial endeavours. Mr Gard, with the sup- Cancer Foundation is a With a goal of 840 Gard is still proud of his port of his wife, family, great way for me to help burpees in an hour, Mr achievements. friends and onlookers, other families who are Gard started the chal- “I’ve always had good COMPANY ACCOUNTANT pushed through an inten- going through the same lenge at a fast pace. mental and physical (packaged salary 50,000 – 60,000) sive session to break the thing,” Mr Gard said. “Doing it was hell,” strength throughout my We are looking for an ambitious, hardworking and experienced accountant to join our International Student Agency Guinness World Record Mr Gard chose to he said. life but doing this has located at Hobart, Tasmania. This is a full time position and the right applicant must be fluent in Indonesian and at CF42 gym on Patrick attempt to break the “I started at a faster defi nitely improved it,” English also hold the right visa to work full time in Australia, preferably holding a permanent resident visa or an Street in Hobart. Guinness World record pace than I was intend- he said. Australian citizen. Mr Gard is an assis- for the most chest-to- ing to and I was racing “I was surprisingly About our Company About the Role tant exercise physiologist ground burpees in an ahead. able to hang on for e-COLINK was established in Indonesia in 1997 We are looking for an account manager ideally with at the Royal Hobart hour, a record which “I was in two minds longer than I thought in and focuses on educational business. Until today, at least two years work experience in the service e-COLINK still becomes the best choice for Indonesian industry. Since this role required to deal directly with our Hospital, and is currently was set at 781 by the whether or not to back the end, so pushing my- students in getting information about studying overseas, branches and sub agents in Indonesia and Malaysia, studying a Master of previous holder. off but decided to keep self to my limits paid off. especially studying in Australia. hence be able to speak Bahasa is a must. Teaching at the University Since March, he has pushing myself harder “Making my friends of Tasmania. been training for this and harder.” and family proud is an Duties and Responsibilities – Account Manager He said he has always event and raising aware- Approaching the pre- amazing feeling.” • Management of day to day transactions AP, AR, • Producing balance sheets, income statements and had a passion for fi tness ness of his Everyday vious record didn’t make Mr Gard has now credit control other financial documents in a timely manner • Processing payroll and maintaining employee • Presenting financial statements to director and and keeping healthy. Hero fundraising page, the challenge any easier. raised more than $8000 records. management “I’ve always wanted where he set the original “It wasn’t a relief for the Prostate Cancer • Management accounting & budgeting • Examining income, expenditure and operating costs to be a Guinness World fundraising goal at $750. when I got to the 781 Foundation of Australia. • Recording the financial transactions of a business • Calculate and issue financial analysis of the financial Record holder, I’ve been Mr Gard focused on (previous record) mark, He hasn’t ruled out in bookkeeping software using Excel spreadsheets statements and MYOB (experience in MYOB is a must) • Conduct and prepare monthly reports on purchases buying and reading the strength training during because I knew I still had breaking another fi tness • Carrying out bank reconciliations. and sales books since I was a kid,” his lunchtimes and prac- about four and a half world record in the • Reporting for preparation of a Business Activity • Provide quarterly budget report for the subagents he said. tising burpees after work minutes to go,” Mr Gard future but has decided Statement (BAS). and branch offices • Provide Quarterly Budget report for the subagent “For my next each day. said. to take a break from challenge, I wanted to He said he had been “I was in absolute burpees for now. Skills and Qualification Requirement combine my passion for averaging around 400- agony and it was tempt- Mr Gard has submit- fi tness and charity and I 500 burpees in half and ing to back off it hurt so ted all of his evidence • Qualified accountant or similar • Great communication skills • Commercial experience in a small to medium size • Able to work autonomously and to tight deadlines thought that this would hour every second day much, but I knew that of the event to the business • Excellent systems skills be the best way to do it.” since the beginning of his I’d be fi lled with regret if Guinness World Records • Hands on management of a month end process • Advanced Skill in MYOB & Microsoft Excel After his father-in-law training. I didn’t push myself that and is awaiting offi cial • Ability to work with a team member onshore and • Fluent in English and Bahasa (to be able offshore communicate with our branches office) Craig was diagnosed with “I was pretty confi - bit harder for Craig. confi rmation that he did • Ability to deal and communicate with clients and • Energetic, willing to learn, great team player, prostate cancer, Mr Gard dent I could break the “I remember thinking indeed break the record. school partners ambitious. was eager to show his record,” he said. for me this is a short He will hear the support through fund- The day of the world amount of pain for a verdict in a few months To apply please send your cover letter and resume to: [email protected] raising for the Prostate record was an emotional, short period of time, time. 19

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University of Tasmania’s Women’s Rugby 7s team with coach Luke Burgess. Roller derby juniors HOBART TO HOST skate to victory HOBART Junior Roller Derby competed at the Skate Victoria Junior NATIONAL UNI Nationals in Bendigo in July – eventually placing second in the second division. On the fi rst day of competition, the Hobart RUGBY 7S SERIES Juniors played another HOBART will play host mania students selected competition following provides a pathway for Tasmanian team, Cradle to some of the world’s for this year’s team are the success in the 2017 up-and-coming talent to Coast, winning 205-183. most elite rugby players Caitlin Ryan, Alice Rob- season. train and play alongside In their second game, this month as the 2018 inson, Lauryn Cooper, “The team put in a some of the world’ best the team played against Aon Women’s Uni 7s Michaelyne Arumbi, really solid effort last in a bid to gain selection Pot Luck, a team from Series kicks off. Georgia Stewart, Wyno- year which provided in the Australian 7s Queensland and New Following a strong nah Conway, Verity an invaluable experi- women’s squad. South Wales, and won fi nish in last year’s Reid, Georgia Sayers and ence for local aspiring “Two of last year’s 218-184. inaugural season, the Isabella Hardy. players to take to the team members have Following two wins, University of Tasmania The success of last fi eld among some of returned this year, the Hobart Junior Roller Lions will return for the year’s series has led to the world’s best rugby Michaelyne Arumbi and Derby lost to East Victo- The Hobart Junior Roller Derby placed second in division two 2018 series. the expansion of the players,” he said. Kiki Morgan, furthering ria 310-182. at the Skate Victoria Junior Nati onals in Bendigo. Local players will 2018 season with 10 “All of the players their playing careers,” Mr The highlight of the join top international universities competing in have been working re- Burgess said. weekend for the Hobart were asked to mentor a Derby trains every players Eilidh Sinclair fi ve tournaments across ally hard in our pre-sea- Ms Arumbi was team was the opening division three team. Thursday afternoon at from Scotland and Syd- Australia in August and son training and are selected to trial for the game against Cradle Their mentorship Woody’s Skate and Play nee Watanabe and Kiki October. extremely focused and Papua New Guinea Coast Junior Rollers. consisted of helping during school terms and Morgan from the United The 2018 tour- excited heading into this team, and Ms Morgan This was the fi rst newer skaters on track have just had a new States to make up the nament will begin in year’s series.” was selected in the Unit- time there has been two and showing them new intake of budding young Lions team for the fi ve- Hobart on Saturday 25 Women’s Rugby 7s is ed States development Tasmanian teams skating techniques. skaters. round competition. August at the Universi- one of the world’s fastest team. at a national event. The mentorship was The team are cur- The team will be ty’s Sandy Bay Campus growing team sports With the Tokyo 2020 During the Nationals also in collaboration rently looking for a local joined by Australian oval. with the Aon series Olympic Games not too event, two of Hobart Jun- with the Hobart Junior sponsor to help them women’s sevens repre- University of Tas- being launched last year far away, the Aon series ior Roller Derby’s skaters, Roller Derby leadership reach the stars, and can sentative Emma Sykes mania Lions coach and after Australia’s women’s allows the next genera- Rupert Calvert, 16, and program. be contacted via email for the opening round in former Wallaby Luke success at the Rio Olym- tion of up-and-coming Hayley-Rose Pedley, 12, Hobart Junior Roller at [email protected]. Hobart on 25 August. Burgess said he was pics in 2016. rugby players a shot at University of Tas- excited about this year’s The Aon tournament representing Australia. 20

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