New Satis Record Has Jane Jumping for Joy

A FREE PUBLICATION FOR THE HOBART MUNICIPALITY www.hobartobserver.com.au OCTOBER 2018 Your community. Your backyard. Your newspaper. TASMAN HIGHWAY

CLOSURE POSTPONED*PLANS to shut down and bicycle bridge way was scheduled the Tasman Highway for linking the Cenotaph to be closed between Arterial road closure to connect three days in mid-Oc- and Soldiers Memorial the Tasman Bridge and tober to allow for the on the Queen’s Domain Brooker Avenue from installation of a new have been cancelled. 7pm Friday 12 October Cenotaph and the Domain put on hold all-abilities pedestrian The Tasman High- STORY CONTINUES PAGE 6

NEW SATIS RECORD HAS JANE JUMPING FOR JOY

St Michael’s Collegiate student Jane Hickie has broken the long jump record at the recent Southern SATIS Athleti cs Carnival. Photo credit: Madison Jones.

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2 Hobart Observer October 2018 Community News Max’s Inﬁ nity Loop Sales appointment nears ﬁ nishing line

Photo credit: City of Hobart. Hobart Observer’s new adverti sing sales executi ve Peter Carey. CORPORATE Com- Peter said he was newspaper sales expe- THE City of Hobart has The Queen’s Domain it with a wood chip mulch. known running facilities in munications, publisher looking forward to con- rience and was confi - started works on the fi nal is becoming increasingly There will be im- Australia and overseas. of the Hobart Observer tinuing his newspaper dent he would quickly stage of Max’s Infi nity popular among local proved road crossings, The redevelopment newspaper, has appoint- sales career at Corpo- become a valuable mem- Loop, a two-kilometre joggers and is now the with new signage and of the track will provide ed Peter Carey to the rate Communications, ber of the consultancy’s shared-use track encircling home of Hobart’s parkrun other safety measures. runners, cyclists and position of advertising which also publishes newspaper production the summit of the Queen’s community. Development of a recreational walkers with sales executive. the Glenorchy Gazette team. Domain. The track will create Queen’s Domain soft a purpose-built facility Peter joins the and Eastern Shore Sun “He has a proven The track traverses a ‘natural’ soft fall running fall running loop was and improve provision editorial and advertising newspapers. track record and signif- bushland and gives great surface by removing half instigated by local running for these activities on the team at the Hobart Ob- “I am very much icant newspaper sales views over the River Der- the road width of the bitu- enthusiasts and is based Queen’s Domain. server after a long and looking forward to work- experience which will went and surrounding city. men surface and replacing on the popularity of well- Once complete, Max’s successful career at The ing with local businesses be invaluable for the Infi nity Loop will be a Mercury. and existing advertisers publications division of multi-use jogging, cycling He has signifi cant to help them to achieve the consultancy as it con- and pedestrian track experience in the business growth through tinues to grow,” he said. SPECIALISING through native bushland, newspaper production advertising in our various Please do not hesi- connecting with other process, having held newspapers,” he said. tate to contact Peter on IN ALL YOUR tracks in the Domain area. roles mainly in commer- The managing telephone 6210 5201 Access will remain cial features, Newspapers director of Corporate or email advertising@ DENTURE open for pedestrians dur- in Education School Page Communications, Nico- hobartobserver.com.au ing the fi nal stage of the program and written the las Turner, said Peter to discuss your advertis- CARE NEEDS development, although occasional column. had more than 22-years’ ing requirements. there may be occasional • DVA and PENSIONERS welcome short-term closures to allow heavy machinery • Comfortable natural looking dentures onto the site. The Loop is named • flexible metal free partial dentures after the late Maxwell • affordable IMPLANT retained dentures George Cherry OAM, who was an Australian • Same day repairs, relines athletics and fi tness coach based in Hobart. Mr Cherry passed CALL 6272 0544 NOW TO away in 2008, aged 81. For more information BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION! about the Max’s Infi nity Loop development pro- 1300 732 377 Now in two great locations: 118 Main Road Moonah ject, visit hobartcity.com. RTO 60071 and city address available by request au/maxsinfi nityloop. www.onroadoffroad.edu.au

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Hobart Observer October 2018 3 Community News $8 million redevelopment of the

historic Hobart Baptist Church Photo credit: City of Hobart. DOGS STEP OUT DOG lovers are invited of 2.8km or a short walk to the annual ‘Dogs on of 1.3km – both through the Domain’ community Soldiers Memorial event on Sunday 14 Avenue. October 2018 at the The event is run Soldiers Memorial Oval, by the City of Hobart, Queens Domain. in partnership with the The event will run Dogs’ Home of Tas- from 10am to 1pm, and mania, Hobart Canine there will be prizes on Obedience Club and offer throughout the day. the Hobart Dog Walking Dogs on the Domain Association. is a family friendly event All money raised and includes fun for the on the day from the whole family. barbecue and drinks This year’s event will stalls is donated to the include a pet parade, face Dogs Home of Tasmania, painting, jumping castle, Hobart Dog Walking obedience demonstra- Association and Hobart tions and stalls offering Dog Training Club. information and pet Access to the event products. will be from the Brooker There will be a visit Avenue this year, due from the City of Hobart’s to the Tasman Highway responsible dog owner- closure. ship mascot, Wellington, For more information as well as two walks. and to see the full pro- Participants can gram, visit hobartcity.com. choose to do a long walk au/dogsonthedomain.

From left , Rev. Dr Joel Orti z, senior pastor of Hobart Bapti st Church Paw Nay, leader of Tasmanian Bapti sts Stephen Baxter, and congregati on member Ojo Ojom.

THE Hobart Baptist to the development of anticipated for the res- ing, it will undoubtedly tries including many Church has turned a multicultural café on idential building, with be the most significant ex-refugees,” he said. the soil on its former Elizabeth Street. the church upgrades redevelopment for the “Our building is grounds amid the up- The café will match following. church in its history. used by these commu- coming development of the multicultural nature Since the corner- Senior pastor at Ho- nities and many other an $8 million apartment of the Hobart Bap- stone of the tabernacle bart Baptist and leader community groups as complex. tist Church, and be was laid in 1887, only of Tasmanian Baptists well. The complex in- serviced by professional a small number of Stephen Baxter said Ho- “This development cludes both a five-sto- hospitality and barista upgrades and additions bart Baptist Church was will help the church rey, 16-unit residential staff from the congre- have taken place. one of the most diverse serve these communi- building, plus $1.3 gation. Although the cur- churches in Hobart. ties in a much deeper million in upgrades to A 15-month rent project has been “People have come and richer way for years the church building and construction period is seven years in the mak- from 20 different coun- to come.”

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Hobart Observer October 2018 5 Community News Partnership to beneﬁ t regional students

A PANTERSHIP between Blue Cow Theatre and salmon farming and seafood company Tassal is taking professional theatre performances and education focused experiences to regionally based schools. Tasman District School in Nubeena is one of four schools based in southern Tasmania to benefi t from the program, which is designed to create better opportunities for students to experience the performing arts in regional areas. As part of the program, Tasman District School students recently attended the performance of Hamlet at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Blue Cow Theatre co-founder and chair John X said the partnership made it possible for students to see plays, meet the cast and learn about how professional theatre was created. “We are also providing actors and specialist educators to deliver workshops with students based on the needs of each school,” he said. “The partnership allows us to develop lesson plans with the teachers, to ensure the curriculum is met and the workshops are fun Hamlet cast members with Tasman District School students at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. and engaging for the students. Tasman District and gave an insight into and their arts,” she said. gor said the partnership professional adult theatre has commenced building “Blue Cow The- School drama teacher the industry. “Coming to see a with Blue Cow Theatre company. relationships with teach- atre already supports Abigail Haight said the “Drama is also a great classic play like Hamlet was important for Tassal. “Its dedication to ers from Triabunna Dis- Tasmanian actors, writers, opportunity for the way to build confi dence, and then have workshops “Giving back to the not just put on incred- trict High School, Tasman technicians and theatre school’s drama students and working with Blue run by cast members local communities in ible performances, but District School, Huonville artists through a variety to engage with profes- Cow Theatre will provide back at school is very which we operate is also nurture Tasmanian High School and the of development opportu- sional actors at perfor- an excellent opportunity unique and exciting for critically important to our writers and young people Dover District School nities, and this education mances and in the class- for our students to learn our students.” business,” she said. interested in the theatre to deliver meaningful program is a natural room was “so valuable” more about themselves Tassal’s Head of En- “Blue Cow Theatre is signifi cant.” educational outcomes as extension of this work.” for their development through self-expression gagement Barbra McGre- is Tasmania’s premiere Blue Cow Theatre part of the program.

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6 Hobart Observer October 2018 Community News Arterial road closure to connect Cenotaph and the Domain

A detour, pictured above, was scheduled to be in place when the Tasman Highway was closed to link Cenotaph and Soldiers Memorial on the Queen’s Domain.

FROM FRONT PAGE made aware of a new premier steel fabrica- The balance of the to 6am Monday 15 date, we will communi- tion and engineering cost is funded by the October. cate this to the public. company. City of Hobart. The City of Hobart “We are currently in The bridge, which The Centenary of released the following the process of notifying links two of Hobart’s ANZAC commemorates statement: all affected stakeholders most significant places 100 years of service and “Contractors have and hope to provide a of remembrance, is sacrifice by Australian advised that the raising full briefing to them as timed to be completed service men and women 2019 ENROLMENTS of the span of the soon as possible. by 11 November 2018 in all wars, conflicts and Tasman Highway Bridge, “We apologise for to align with the Cen- peacekeeping opera- OPEN NOW originally scheduled for any inconvenience tenary of the Armistice tions since World War the weekend of the 12- caused to the public.” that ended the First One. 15 October, will not be One of Australia’s World War on the 11th Over 100 academic subjects and over going ahead. leading architectural hour of the 11th day *This story was up- “As a result of this, firms Denton Cork- in the 11th month of dated following the 20 VET pathways to choose from. the Tasman Highway er Marshall (DCM) 1918. announcement of the will not be closed over designed the bridge in The total cost of the delay in the Tasman WE WELCOME STUDENTS FROM the weekend of 12-15 partnership with Arup, bridge is $11 million. Highway closure. The October. Inspiring Place, and $8 million is being hard-copy newspaper ALL SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES “We are awaiting BPSM Architects. provided by the Aus- went to press (3 Octo- further information The works on tralian Government ber) before the cancel- from our contractors the bridge use local through the Anzac lation was announced GYC enrolment enquiries as to when a possible subcontractors and sup- Centenary Public Fund, (5 October) and could 6238 4312 [email protected] alternative date for the pliers, along with steel with the Tasmanian not be amended. We lift will be. fabricated by Haywards Government initially apologise for any “As soon as we are – a Launceston-based underwriting this cost. inconvenience.

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Hobart Observer October 2018 7 Community News Tiger Tails tracks through Tasmanian history

Suellen Cook has won the Australia’s AIPP Professional Illustrati ve Photographer of the Year award for her whimsical creati ons. Photo credit: Suellen Cook. Suellen snaps her way to success HOBART photogra- worked as a research sci- really something special,” pher Suellen Cook has entist and environmental she said. won Australia’s AIPP consultant. Ms Cook said she Professional Illustrative She recently left her loved creating magical ‘Photographer of the full-time job to pursue imagery and her dream Year’ award. her passion for photogra- would be to have her Mary Cook and her Operati on K9 assistance dog Roxy will be running walking tours around Hobart and the south-west region of More than 400 of phy. work displayed in galler- Tasmania. the country’s best pro- “I have been an ies worldwide. DISCHARGED from Brisbane. a Certifi cate III in Small species – including the fessional photographers artist most of my life; my Ms Cook’s limit- the Australian Army in After being dis- Business Management. thylacine,” Ms Cook said. gathered in Melbourne mother was an accom- ed-edition, award-win- 2015, Mary Cook has charged on medical During her time at “I hope that people recently for the Australi- plished painter and my ning work is on display since used her spare time grounds, she returned TasTAFE, Ms Cook had who take the walking an Professional Photogra- father a talented musical at Gallery Salamanca in to turn her passion for home and was connect- to deliver a presentation tour get some good phy Awards, presented instrument maker,” Ms Salamanca Place, Hobart. walking into a business. ed with Roxy, a golden project on the Tasmanian exercise, knowledge and at the Plaza Ballroom. Cook said. “To have people buy Offi cially opened retriever from the Opera- Tiger. that they will take that Ms Cook took out Ms Cook said my work and to have it in Hobart last month, tion K9 program. “I am a believer in knowledge and spread it the prestigious title for winning the award was hanging on their wall is Tasmanian Tiger Tails Roxy assists Ms Cook the thylacine – I think around,” she said. her photographs of “amazing” and rein- really special,” Ms Cook Walking Tours is running with her post-traumat- it still exists, other say it “Not many people mystical and whimsical forced her position as an said. two-hour walking tours ic-stress disorder and is doesn’t, but there is more know the story of the scenery. artist. “My mantra for my around Hobart and an important part of the proof that it does than it Beaumaris Zoo, the Ms Cook has a PhD “To be awarded as work is making make-be- Tasmania’s south-west Tasmanian Tiger Tails doesn’t,” she said. last thylacine or about in marine biology and the best in Australia, it’s lieve believable.” region. business. The fi rst Tiger Tails National Threatened Ms Cook has en- In preparation for tour is in the Hobart Species Day.” ADVERTISEMENT joyed hiking her whole setting up her business, area and kicks off at the Ms Cook’s passion life and feels at home Ms Cook went back Tasmanian Museum and for learning and nature VOTE MIKE DUTTA when she is outside to school to attain a Art Gallery. is shown through her among nature. Certifi cate III in Outdoor “I want to tell visitors detailed walking tours for LORD MAYOR While in the army Recreation, Wilderness about our wonderful city around Hobart. 1 as a full-time soldier, Ms First-Aid CPR Practicing and what it looked like For more informa- and ALDERMAN Cook was deployed to Certifi cate, Aus Swim in the 1800s and 1900s, tion, visit https://tigertails. East Timor, Darwin and Teaching Certifi cate and and about endangered net.au. 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8 Hobart Observer October 2018 Community News New SATIS record has Jane jumping for joy Blue Rocket takes

Alongside breaking ing to know you are the a SATIS record in long best that has ever come jump, Jane won her through a competition,” off with Dumbotz 100-metre hurdles race, she said. her triple jump and “This year’s record shot-put competitions was more of an indica- and came second in her tor to myself that I had 100-metre race. improved my technique Her team also won since this time last year. the 4x100-metre relay. “I was extremely Before her re- chuffed with the distance, cord-breaking moment, as I am still completing Jane thought through her my pre-season training.” FROM FRONT PAGE technique, acting out her Jane said she would SEVENTEEN-YEAR- jump on her spot while love to have a sporting OLD Jane Hickie has the competitors in front career in the future, but smashed the open girls of her took their turns. believed they were “few long jump record at the “I like to prepare and far between” when it recent Southern SATIS my mind and my body came to athletics. Athletics Carnival, with a prior to getting on the “I’m going to uni- jump of 5.71 metres. runway,” she said. versity next year, so my Jane, who is a student “That way when I’m focus will be on both my at St Michael’s Collegiate, about to jump I can clear school work and compet- has always been a keen my head and let my ing well in the National and competitive athlete. training do the work. Championships,” she When she was “When I made that said. younger, she participated jump, I chose to focus on “This will mean hope- in dancing, gymnastics hitting my check marker fully I will get the qualifi - and hockey, before and just letting my body ers I need to participate moving onto athletics at complete the jump.” in the World Uni Games age 12. Jane broke the open in the future. She holds the record SATIS long jump record “At the moment, I as the open state cham- in 2017, so she knew just want to try and take Background arti st Scott Baxter shows some of his work for new producti on ‘Dumbotz’ to Minister for the Arts and Liberal Member pion in the 100-metre she had to beat her own my athletics as far as I for Denison Elise Archer. hurdles, long jump, high personal best this year. can and continue to have jump and shot-put. “It’s always very excit- fun doing what I love.” AWARD-WINNING ject at least $2.5 million industry that employs crew and nine local cast Tasmanian animation into the local economy. talented Tasmanian expected to work on the studio Blue Rocket has Dumbotz back- designers, animators and project.” ADVERTISEMENT begun production of a ground artist Scott other creative industry Dumbotz was com- brand-new $4.8 million Baxter said 52 episodes professionals,” she said. missioned by the Nine children’s animation tele- were now in the making. “Investment in Network and co-pro- Elise vision series, ‘Dumbotz.’ “We have a lot of projects like Dumbotz duced by Blue Rocket In a world populat- local members on the helps to build Tasmania’s and Beyond Interna- ed entirely by robots, team, from designers fast-growing international tional. the Dumbotz are three to writers to voice-over reputation as a producer It is scheduled to go Archer hopelessly inept and actors, as well as the of high-quality anima- to air nationally on 9Go foolhardy robots called producers and directors,” tion, and it supports in late 2019 and will Your local Liberal upon by the Mayor of he said. local employment with be sold to international Lower Dumpton to save “It’s great that we are at least 18 Tasmanian markets in 2020. Member for Denison the world. able to do it all here in 62 Main Rd, Moonah The Hodgman Liber- Tasmania.” al Government, through Minister for the Arts Screen Tasmania, has in- Elise Archer recently vested $400,000 toward made a visit to Blue the production. Rocket’s animation studi- With previous suc- os in Salamanca to take Tigers FC Bingo at Wrest Point Please contact me: cesses including ‘Fan- a sneak peek at the new BINGOShowroom p: 6212 2210 shaw’ and ‘Crudnut’ and production. e: [email protected] the Logie-winning ‘Little “Blue Rocket is Every Tuesday 10.45am m: PO Box 426, Moonah, 7009 J and Big Cuz’, Dumbotz leading the way with its Info: Dennis 0411 756 616 or will be Blue Rocket’s development of original Kathy 0457 095 125 www.elisearcher.com 21st series. animated series, and in Full info on website: tigersfc.net.au/events/bingo Authorised by Elise Archer, 62 Main Rd, Moonah, 7009 It is expected to in- creating a niche local /Tigers Bingo group 9/18 More payment options for parking in Hobart.

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10 Hobart Observer October 2018 Community News Tassie’s taste of success CLINTON Richardson and Jomarie Gealon have been awarded first place at the Australian Culinary Federation’s Chef’s Table and won three silver medals at the Nestle Golden Chef’s Hat Award. The pair both work at Wrest Point Casino. The Tasmanian chefs turned up the heat against Australia’s top culinary talent at the national finals of the 2018 Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award at Fine Food Australia. The duo took home silver medals for their entrée, main and dessert courses. Mr Richardson and Mr Gealon particularly impressed the judging panel with a standout dessert course of cocoa Wrest Point Casino chefs Clinton Richards and Jomarie Gealon have had great success at the recent Nestle Golden Chef’s Hat Award event in Melbourne. sponge cake with salted and opportunity the of our performance, and silver medals.” “After that, it’s all the culinary industry. The Nestlé Golden caramel cremeux, coco- competition provided. we worked well as a Mr Gealon said the about being creative and “I’m continually im- Chef’s Hat Award offers nut pudding, strawberry “It’s a tough com- team on the day. competition was a good showing good tech- pressed with the passion the next generation of coulis, white and dark petition, we were a bit “It’s been a really test to teach chefs to nique.” and creativity they bring young chefs a platform to chocolate soil and straw- nervous at the start but great opportunity to work their best under Executive chef at to the table,” he said. connect with their peers, berries. once we got cooking we meet other young chefs pressure. Nestlé Professional Mark “Clinton and Jomarie learn new skills, create The team put their just stayed focused on who are as passionate “To compete, we Clayton said the competi- worked hard for their amazing dishes, and nerves aside, worked well the food,” Mr Richardson about food as us. need to have a clear plan tion consistently attracted achievements and it experience new oppor- together and thoroughly said. “We are happy to and be really organised,” some of the best and showed in the courses tunities to advance their enjoyed the experience “We’re really proud walk away with three he said. brightest young chefs in they presented.” culinary careers.

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Hobart Observer October 2018 11 Community News St Mary’s stuns at UTAS science competition

Photo credit: City of Hobart. One person’s trash is another’s treasure HOBART locals will community groups to event became more con- have a chance to spring give their unused goods scious about waste and clean their homes and another life instead of their role in reducing it. clear out unwanted sending them to the tip. There are two ways goods for the upcom- It’s a fun way to turn to get involved in the ing Garage Sale Trail household clutter into 2018 Garage Sale Trail weekend at the end of cash and a great way event – you can organize October. to meet people in the a Garage Sale Trail in Garage Sale Trail is a Hobart community. your area or visit garage weekend of garage sales Last year, there sales to meet people in across Australia, held were more than 15,400 your community and en- on 20 and 21 October garage sales held nation- joy finding new treasures. 2018. wide. For more informa- It encourages people, Sixty-seven per cent tion, visit hobartcity.com. businesses, schools and of people involved in the au/garagesaletrail.

Lucy Eade, from St Marys College, has designed a piece of technology which detects when a child’s backpack is over the safe carrying weight limit.

ST Mary’s College stu- test what in the river a completely different when the weight is over dents have raised the bar was most affected by the path with her entry this the safe limit and informs CITY OF HOBART at this year’s University floods. year. the user whether or not of Tasmania Science and “The biggest effect “My design is all the backpack is safe to Engineering Investigation was light because algae about how children are wear,” she said. 2019 AUSTRALIA DAY Awards. goes through photo- carrying backpacks over “The safe backpack AWARDS NOMINATIONS Year 10 students synthesis, meaning it the safe weight limit, weight is 10 per cent of Sophie Williams and requires light to grow,” and how this is having your body weight.” Citizen of the Year Lucy Eade have both Sophie said. really bad effects on their Lucy has written up produced projects dedi- “When a flood health and body,” she a design for her project Young Citizen of the Year cated to serving a higher occurs, there is a lot of said. and believes it could be Community Event of the Year purpose than just science sediment that goes into “There is a lot of re- beneficial technology for inquiry. rivers and affects the abil- search into how children schools. Do you know an unsung hero who has made a contribution Sophie, a fourth-time ity of light to get through are getting bad back in- “With a budget and to the community? Do you know a young person who is participant at the awards, into the river. juries and the impact on more expensive hard- has used her project to “This means that their spines because they ware, the system could deserving of recognition? Has your club or association investigate the flooding in photosynthesis cannot are carrying backpacks be further developed for organised an outstanding event? Hobart earlier this year. occur and algae in the over the safe limit.” schools,” she said. The City of Hobart invites nominations for the 2019 “I was really curious river cannot grow. Lucy conducted a “I think right now the Australia Day Awards. The awards recognise outstanding to look into what hap- “Because algae is at survey within her school most important thing is pened to our ecosystems the bottom of the food to see whether or not getting the education into personal achievements and contributions to the local in the rivers surrounding chain, if it’s affected, her peers were carrying schools around it. community and an outstanding community event. Hobart after the flood- everything else in the overweight backpacks. “I was so surprised Entry Forms are available from the ing,” she said. river ecosystem will be “I discovered that 87 about the severe health Hobart Council Centre, 16 Elizabeth Street, Hobart Sophie has con- affected.” per cent of the students effects from this and ducted a multi-stressor in- Sophie hopes her I surveyed were carrying decided that something Telephone: 6238 2100 or vestigation looking at the work will show how backpacks over the safe needed to be done about Website: hobartcity.com.au/AusDayAwards effects of flood events on flood debris needs to limit,” she said. it.” plant and fungi growth be cleared from rivers Lucy has used this Lucy’s project has in rivers. in order to keep their research to develop a potential to be devel- She tested combi- ecosystems operating prototype solution. oped into a business nations of light, salinity healthily. “I’ve developed a of ground-breaking Entries close: Friday 19 October 2018 and nutrient levels to Lucy Eade has taken system which detects technology.

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Hobart Observer October 2018 13 Community News In Fred’s footsteps TWO Hobart students have received Fred Hol- lows Humanity Awards. Both in grade six, Sophie Bury, of Princes Street Primary School, and Bridie McCaffery, of Sacred Heart College, were recognised for their efforts in reducing waste in their schools. Bridie was recognised for running a soft plastics initiative at her school for the past two years. She continually gives her own time to educate other students. “When I was in grade fi ve I had an idea that I could collect all of the soft plastic material from each classroom to be Grade six students Sophie Bury, pictured left , and Bridie McCaﬀ ery, pictured right, with founding director of the Fred Hollows Foundati on Gabi Hollows and Minister for Aboriginal Aﬀ airs Jacquie Petrusma. recycled,” Bridie said. “Once a week I as the joint-initiator of wildlife carers who were remembering what Fred said the award recognised “We need more young and the world a brighter collect it all in a big bag her school’s plastic-wise helping the wombats, so did, but because it’s an wonderful acts of generos- people like these to help place for everyone,” she and take it to Coles to program and the ‘Save the we collected used milk, award about who I am as ity and kindness. make Tasmania, Australia said. be recycled into outdoor Wombats’ project. bottle caps and ice-cream a person,” she said. furniture.” Sophie decided containers. “I think it’s really Bridie said winning to form the Save the “These materials are important that we ac- the award was a surprise. Wombats group with fi ve used to make special knowledge and recognise “When I found out of her school friends after doorways at the entrance people who are kind and I felt proud, excited and being concerned about to the wombats’ burrows, compassionate. Sick of Having No Choice of Energy Retailer? thrilled – it was a great wombats suffering from which tip a special sub- “There are a lot of honour that I did not mange. stance onto the wombats awards when you’re Tired of the control Aurora has over your energy costs? expect,” she said. “One weekend to help cure them of at school that you can Bridie hopes to be- we went to Bonorong mange.” win, such as sports and The choice and control is now YOUR’S with sonnen- come an environmental Wildlife Sanctuary to learn Sophie said winning academics awards, but for The worlds smartest battery manufacturer. lawyer or run her own more about the wombats the award was an impor- me, winning this award is

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Dental on Gregory welcomes new dentist Helping SINCE its offi cial re- branding in 2016, Dental on Gregory (formerly Penney Proud Dental) is mums get taking another important leap forward by welcom- ing new associate dentist Dr Annika Wilson to the the nutrients practice. Joining principal dentist Dr Saf Devji, who has been running the practice for more than they need six years, Dr Wilson will add an important female WOMEN who are at risk mums in the early phases dynamic to the dental of or experiencing peri- of life with a baby, so team, offering a greater natal depression can now it’s just another avenue breadth of choice to receive practical support to improve and increase patients. following the launch of that accessibility to good Starting at the prac- White Cloud Foundation’s nutrition.” tice in August, Dr Wilson ‘Meals for Mums’ pro- Ms Scott said the pro- is already making a mark The Dental on Gregory team outside their oﬃ ce in Sandy Bay. Pictured, from left , associate denti st Dr Annika Wilson, dental assis- gram at the Royal Hobart gram directly benefi ted on her new patients with tant Kate Pearcey, practi ce manager Angela Barnett and practi ce owner and principal denti st Dr Saf Devji. Hospital last month. mothers. her kind demeanour and days. friendly atmosphere and the moment is really to When she’s not The program helps “The program helps gentle care attitude to “When I expressed I’m so happy that hasn’t start building a patient working, you can fi nd women who are strug- to enhance the health dentistry. my interest in dentistry as changed – this practice base and getting to know her bushwalking with her gling by providing them and wellbeing of both the This fi ts in perfectly a teenager, my grand- just has such a lovely everyone in the commu- partner around Tasmania with 20 free nutritious mother and her child by with Dental on Gregory’s mother – who attended vibe to it. nity,” she said. or snuggled up at home meals which will be deliv- providing contact with an ethos of dental preven- the practice – encour- “I have been very “Being so new, I’m with a glass of wine ered to their home. agency that specialises in tion, gentle care and full aged me to accompany warmly welcomed and still developing that long- watching Netfl ix. Royal Hobart Hospital perinatal and pregnental aesthetic solutions. her on one of her ap- already feel like a valued term care with patients, Currently open to women and children health and tapping people Dr Wilson, who pointments to observe,” part of the team.” but as a dentist I’m fo- new and emergency pa- clinical lead social worker into relevant resources studied in Victoria before she said. Although having cused on getting to know tients, Dental on Gregory Gretchen Scott said and support,” she said. returning to Tasmania to “I ended up complet- a special interest in the person behind the is a Medibank Choice mothers become involved “It’s all about support- be with her family, said ing my work experience restorative dentistry and mouth and having open Provider and offers a no in the program solely by ing women at that really she was excited to join here and when the job periodontics, Dr Wilson discussions to ensure my gap initial appointment referral. critical time who may the Dental on Gregory position was advertised, said she was currently patient is getting the best for all new patients who “For some women, not have other support team. I recognised it straight focused on broadening care possible.” have private health insur- the time of birth doesn’t available.” She said she had away. her skillset and building a Dr Wilson is currently ance with dental cover. always go so smoothly, The Meals for Mums known about the practice “Even as a teenager, rapport with patients. studying a Master’s De- Dental on Gregory and this is just an extra program has been since its Penney Proud I loved the warm and “My main goal at gree in Public Health. is located at Level 1, 6 support program that will running successfully in Gregory Street, Sandy be available for mums to Queensland since 2016 Bay. give them some practical and helps more than 200 For more informa- assistance when things mothers every year. tion, please phone 6223 might be tough,” she said. 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Hobart ﬂ oral shows set to bloom THE City of Hobart’s 2018 Rose, Iris and Floral Art Show will be on display for locals to view at the beginning of November this year. The Penguin Lessons by Tom The show will run FULLERSMichell BOOKSHOP pb $22.99 on Friday 2 November from 1pm to 6pm and HIGHLIGHTSWhile holidaying in Uruguay, school Saturday 3 November teacher Tom Michell saves a penguin from 10am to 4.30pm. from an oil slick. The penguin refuses The show is pre- to leave his side and soon touches sented by the Hobart the lives of everyone he meets. Horticultural Society and the Tasmanian Photo credit: City of Hobart Warm and fuzzy, hilarious and life- Orchid Society Inc. of the Hobart Town The full program for Lowering your risk of affirming, it’sDOMBROVSKIS our Book of the Month Hobart citizens Hall. the show is available for February.2019 Enjoy a coffee on the are invited to enjoy a The Rotary Club on hobartcity.com.au/ house with every purchase. vibrant display of rose of Salamanca will be floralshow. stroke: The 10 walks CALENDAR and iris flowers. offering handmade De- For more informa- The Birdman’s$24.99 Wife by Melissa The show will be vonshire Teas and fresh tion, contact the City of 10 weeks challenge Last year we were treated to a collection of Dombrovskis held on the first floor sandwiches. Hobart on 6238 2566. images compiled by theAshley National hb Library SPECIAL of Australia. PRICE For $29.99 By Jo Cordell Cooper* exercise. 2019 there will be a veryArtist rare Elizabeth keepsake calendar.Gould spent (The last her life Are you with me? one was printed in 2009.)capturing Get in quick, the sublime they WILL beauty go! of birds SO here we are in spring, Let’s get walking. the days are getting How will I know you the world had never seen before. But Walking for prems longer and warmer – it’s are taking part? Purchase either herof these legacy books was eclipsed during bythe the fame time to get outdoors and First, fi nd and like month of Septemberof her and husband, receive John a free Gould. hot The FAMILIES from across cated to supporting the Foundation honours out and about. ‘HIKE Ready’ on Face- Birdman’s Wife at last gives voice to the greater Hobart area families of babies born their memory with the As I am keenly book and then share drink at our Afterworda passionate Café. Conditionsand adventurous apply. spirit interested in reducing photos of where you will converge at the sick or prior to 37 weeks ceremonial release of who was so much more than the Montrose Bay Foreshore gestation. white doves by a family the risk of stroke in the are with the hashtag community, I thought the #10walks10weeks. woman FICTIONbehind the man. later this month in Now in its ninth that has lost a child or timing was right to throw At the end of 10 support of the 48,000 year, Walk for Prems will a ceremonial bubble THE CHILDREN’S premature or sick babies take place simultane- ceremony in the regional out a little challenge to weeks, I’ll do a random Mopoke. by Philip Bunting hb the people of Hobart. draw of all those who HOUSE PB $32.99 born in Australia every ously in locations across settings. $24.99 The challenge is free took part and I’ll design ALICE NELSON year. Australia. Walk for Prems 2018 One owl’s struggle to find peace. It’s Presented by Baby At the beginning of will take place at 9am on to enter and the obliga- a personalised hiking Bunting, Walk for Prems the event, participants Sunday 28 October at tion is achievable. training plan valued at a little bitThe funny, Children’s a little House bit cheeky, is a 2018 is the largest will pause to show their Montrose Bay Foreshore. I am asking people to $120 (useful if you got a whole lota thoughtof fun. provokingStylishly andillustrated annual fundraiser for respect for the families For more informa- complete 10 walks in 10 big hike coming up) as a and veryincredibly simply satisfyingtold, this read. is a Setkind and weeks. special prize – a random the Life’s Little Treasures whose babies have sadly tion or to register, visit touchingin book New York, about it encompasses fun, diversity draw for those who take refugee trauma, absent Foundation, Australia’s passed away. www.walkforprems.org. and impermanence. foremost charity dedi- Life’s Little Treasures au. The “rules” are as part. mothers and a bankrupt follows: Share your walks convent. • Do 10 walks over the on Facebook ‘Hike www.fullersbookshop.com.au next 10 weeks (over Ready’, use the hashtag and above what you #10walks10weeks, tag in or find us onNONFICTION Facebook would normally do). your friends, inspire us. • Walk for one hour OUT OF MY HEAD minimum – try a new *Jo Cordell-Cooper HC $35 trail, walk a beach, join runs the award-winning TIM PARKS a walking group, walk business Active Solu-

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Vasanthe’s breaking stigma around physical disability VASANTHE Subrama- “After 12 months, I tell myself I need to try niam, of New Town, the doctor did a more to not let it affect me. recently stepped out thorough inspection of “I need to make of her comfort zone to my hip and said, sorry, that extra effort to keep participate in a sports there’s nothing else we doing things like I used activity day at Redbanks, can do because you to before.” Nugent. don’t have any more Ms Subramaniam Rheumatoid arthritis bone to work with,” Ms and eight others from and a dislocated hip - Subramaniam said. around the Hobart area which was initially not “The doctors then travelled to Redbanks to discovered by doctors took the remaining bone participate in a series of - have left Ms Subrama- out of my hip, so now I competitions, organised niam in a world of pain am missing a joint bone.” by Hobart local and since she was a young The experience left former teacher Faezeh girl. Ms Subramaniam in a Parkes. “After having two wheelchair, in pain and Ms Parkes created hip replacements, the without full use of her the activity day to en- pin the doctors put in legs. courage connectedness my hip broke, and the Despite this, she said within the community surgeon just said, ‘oh its she still had a strong of all ages, shapes, nothing to worry about’,” sense of resilience and sizes, races, abilities and she said. courage within herself, cultures. “Within two weeks, I which helped her in her At Redbanks, the re-dislocated my hip, and daily life. group were organised went on to keep dislo- “Because I’m now in into two teams, affec- cating it more and more a wheelchair, it’s so diffi - tionately named the Vasanthe Subramaniam, of New Town, put aside her disability and focused on her abiliti es at a recent social community acti vity throughout the year. cult for me to be able to ‘Rambunctious Youths’ day at Redbanks. “The doctor seemed do things I could’ve done and ‘Delinquent Seniles.’ within the same com- Ms Subramaniam “Sometimes people way to meet some new positive that it was noth- in the past,” she said. The teams competed munity could form new, said there had been think that if you’re in people and to get to ing too serious to worry “Going from being against each other in long-lasting friendships. some days where she a wheelchair, there’s learn more about her about.” someone who can walk archery, axe throwing, “I think this kind stayed in her bedroom, no need for you to go own strengths and weak- Ms Subramaniam to someone who can’t, slingshots, clay shooting of opportunity is really not wanting to face the anywhere. nesses. went back to the doctor it’s so important for and other Redbanks amazing, because I know world. “But we also want to “It’s a learning, social and was given a brace me to have a positive activities. I have the chance to “Although I know enjoy the normal, every- and physical activity to wear to try and keep mindset. Ms Parkes wanted participate and make that I am accepted by day, going out things that experience which has her hips aligned and “I, like most people, to show the group that new friends, despite my myself and others, I feel other people enjoy.” helped me to learn that minimise the risk of get down in the dumps through team work and disability,” Ms Subrama- like there are some times Ms Subramaniam there is so much I can re-dislocation. about it sometimes, but fun activities, strangers niam said. when I am not,” she said. said the day was a great achieve.”

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Hobart Observer October 2018 17 Community News Korean artists search for Allo, Allo inspiration in Tasmania

KOREAN artist Jun- gkeun Park has arrived in Tasmania as part of a new Tasmanian and Korean international arts collaboration. The collaboration promotes bilateral social and cultural understanding between Australia and Korea. Mr Park, a visual artist from Jeju Island, will spend six weeks living in Hobart and working in a studio at the University of Tasmania’s School of Creative Arts. He will be followed by painter Eunsuk Jeon, From left , Allo Allo cast members John X as Rene Artois, Samantha Sangston as Yvett e, Nicole Simms-Farrow as Edith Artois and Colin Dean as General Von Schmelling. who will arrive in Octo- ber for a six-week stay. FOLLOWING 16 years, in a producer role. France as he and his Tasmanians Dr Penny the stage adaption of one “Graeme still attends wife, Edith, struggle to Burnett and Dr Megan of the most popular Brit- most rehearsals and is keep for themselves a Walch will each spend ish television comedies is keeping the cast and priceless portrait of the six weeks connecting returning to Hobart. crew on their toes, as fallen Madonna with the with the arts and cultural When Craig Welling- those who have worked big boobies, stolen by sector of Jeju in Korea Tasmanian arti sts Dr Penny Burnett , left , and Dr Megan Walch will travel to the island of Jeju in ton, John X and Graeme with Graeme in the past the Nazis and kept in a Korea for six weeks to connect with the nati on’s arts and cultural sector. in an effort to build Paine OAM starred in could appreciate,” Mr sausage in their cellar. cultural understanding act as cultural ambassa- ly funded by the Tasma- These exchanges ‘Allo Allo’ for the fi rst Wellington said. Rene is hiding two and improve their artistic dors, using the arts as a nian Government and will not only broaden time in 2002, they didn’t John X is reprising British airmen and is practices. means of building greater Australian Government the individual artist’s dream they would do it his role of hapless café endeavouring, with the These exchanges, awareness and under- through the Australia-Ko- experiences, but also again. owner Rene Artois. help of the Resistance, to which will be offered standing between our rea Foundation (AKF) of the experiences of the “It went down well Well-known locals repatriate them. again in 2019, provide a two islands. the Department of For- communities in which with Hobart audiences Colin Dean, Samantha Matters come to a framework for artists to The program is joint- eign Affairs and Trade. they live. back then, and the time Sangston, Andrew Col- head with the news that feels right to do it again,” rain and Daryl Peebles the Fuhrer is to visit the pm Mr Wellington said. are also making a come- town and the café. All things nautical. Free entry and a range of free activities. “John and Graeme back after 16 years. Rene needs all the put on two productions “There are some wit he can muster to of The Vicar of Dibley in new faces this time save his café and his life, the Playhouse in recent around, with some of the and in the meantime, years and they were younger cast having to keep his dalliances with enormously popular, go to YouTube to watch waitresses Mimi and proving that Hobart clips and learn about the Yvette a secret from his audiences love the stage show,” Mr Wellington wife, deal with the Ger- adaptions of British said. mans from the friendly comedies. “Hobart acting and Gruber to the strict Herr “In the stage play of comedy talent complet- Flick, not to mention the Allo Allo, the characters ing the cast includes General and the Colonel. are the same as those Jeff Keogh, Anna Kidd, Allo Allo is playing seen on the television Nicole Simms-Farrow, at Hobart’s Playhouse series, so audiences will Jeremy Pyefi nch, David Theatre until 13 Octo- really relate to what they Gilkes, Laura Gilkes, Paul ber. have seen on television.” Levett and Tessa Sutton.” Tickets are available Mr Wellington is Based on the hugely from Centertainment enjoying directing the popular comedy, the in the Elizabeth Street show this time around, play follows Rene in Mall or centertainment. ably assisted by Mr Paine war-torn occupied com.au.

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18 REGISTRATION FOR BOATS AFLOAT 18 Hobart ObserverCLOSING October 2018 SOON Don’t miss out on the largest wooden boat festival in Australia. Spaces are still available but you must get your Expression of CommunityInterest in by Monday News 14 October. Go to australianwoodenboatfestival.com.au Delving into the historic story of gay law reform

Photo: Steve Kelly “I WAS arrested for being gay before I’d even danced with another man,” Rodney Croome said. For the fi rst time, Tasmanian Theatre Company and Blue Cow Theatre – in association with If Theatre and Sala- manca Arts Centre – are REGISTRATION FOR BOATS AFLOAT joining forces to produce CLOSING SOON the world premiere of Boat Festival the Tasmanian story of Don’t miss out on the largest wooden boat festival in Australia. Spaces are still available but you must get your Expression of a campaign for gay law Interest in by Monday 14 October. Go to reform in the 1980s and registrationsaustralianwoodenboatfestival.com.au 90s. In 1988, more than 100 arrests were made at Salamanca Market closing soon when the Tasmanian Gay Law Reform Group WITH MyState Australi- wooden boats to display, defi ed a ban on a stall an Wooden Boat Festival and around 35 ship- that featured petitions to approaching fast – to be wrights, presenters and decriminalise sexual ac- held from 8-11 February craftspeople are coming tivity between consulting 2019 – boat owners are from the USA. adult males in private. urged not to miss out on “We want to show The arrests lit the registering. the best Australia has to spark for a campaign to MyState Australian offer to complement this change a law in Tasma- Wooden Boat Festival effort from our friends in nia that was the strictest general manager Paul the States. in the western world. Photo: Steve Kelly Rodney Croome being arrested at Salamanca Market in 1988. Photo credit: Roger Lovell. Cullen said there was “So, our message is Written by still space available, but don’t let the side down – award-winning play- Mr Decent said it personal stories behind ca Market arrests, I knew portunity to work with owners should get their we need your participa- wright Campion Decent was a story of commu- the larger events. this was a stirring tale Campion Decent on this applications in without tion. and directed by Matt nity and people working Acting as a touch- of peaceful grassroots magnifi cent and impor- delay. “Boat owners wishing Scholten, ‘The Cam- together for change. stone for human rights activism,” Mr Scholten, If tant play.” “Expressions of to register for Boats paign’ tells the historic “I stand in awe of the violations worldwide, Theatre artistic director The Campaign will interest close for Boats Ashore – boats displayed and emotionally-charged courage and conviction this story is regularly and creative producer, open at the Peacock Afl oat – boats actually in on trailers or in cradles story about real life of the people in this cited in international said. Theatre on Monday the water at the festival – – have a little more time events that changed Tas- play, and the countless human rights cases. “It is a story that tru- 22 October, coinciding on Monday 14 October up their sleeves with en- mania for the better. others who stood beside However, outside ly defi ned a community, with the 30th anniver- 2018,” he said. tries closing on Monday Featuring the talents them in real life,” he Tasmania, it remains a one that inspired and sary of the fi rst arrest at “Our featured nation 16 January 2019 for this of Robert Jarman, Melis- said. little-known victory. fascinated me and that Salamanca. this year is the United category.” sa King, Ben Winckle, Drawing on the “From the moment could be told with great It will run until Sat- States, and they are To register, visit Alex Duncan and verbatim theatre form, I heard the story of the passion, emotion and urday 3 November and coming in strength. www.australianwood- Rosemary Cann, The The Campaign has an struggles for gay law re- theatricality. bookings can be made “Three 40-foot enboatfestival.com.au/ Campaign is honest, raw authenticity and direct form in Tasmania stem- “I am truly delighted through www.tastheatre. containers full of classic registration/. and urgent. link to the intricacies and ming from the Salaman- to have had the op- com.

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Hobart Observer October 2018 19 Community News Flying high at New Thirty-two of Hobart’s hidden Town Primary School veterans recognised THIRTY-TWO headstones and plaques have been unveiled for World War One veterans buried at Cornelian Bay cemetery. The Tasmanian Head- stone Project was created in 2011 to properly honour veterans who were buried in unmarked graves or in circumstances where a headstone had been lost. Experts have advised that there may be more than 250 soldiers buried in unmarked graves in the State Federal Veterans Aﬀ airs Minister Guy Barnett , Federal Veterans Aﬀ airs Minister Darren cemetery. Chester, and Angela Gerrard and Ron Gerrard from the Tasmanian Headstones Project. Local Liberal Member for Denison Elise Archer with New Town Primary School grade six students Monica Elmudir, Evie Csendes, Megan Pradhan and Sophie Strong. Headstones have done to bring this project service.” progress on three projects been placed on 201 of to fruition and ensure Mr Barnett said after funded under the Anzac THE students at New thought it was important said. these graves, with a recent that these First World War a century of neglect, the Centenary Public Fund Town Primary School because this was Aborig- “I believe fl ying fl ags 32 headstones erected, servicemen are appropri- headstones had restored Board. are fl ying high with the inal land. at school helps students which were offi cially un- ately recognised here in a lasting legacy to our Federal Government addition of a brand-new “We are all very to identify with their veiled recently by Federal Tasmania. fallen. funding for the three Aboriginal fl ag. pleased that Elise was nation and state.” and State Ministers for “The headstones will “They link the past to public fund projects totals Local Member for able to give us a new The Australian Veterans’ Affairs Darren be a lasting tribute to the present and enable almost $10 million. Denison Elise Archer Aboriginal fl ag as our old Aboriginal fl ag is one of Chester and Guy Barnett those who have proudly people to remember and This includes the visited the school recently one was getting really the offi cial fl ags of Aus- “To be buried without served Australia. respect the service and $8 million Bridge of to hand over the new old and tatty, so it’s going tralia and is often fl own acknowledgement after “As a nation, it is sacrifi ce of those who Remembrance, linking addition. to be good to have this together with the national having served your coun- incredibly important we fought and died for their the Cenotaph in Hobart New Town Primary new one fl ying on our fl ag and the Torres Strait try in battle is a tragic and remember and refl ect on country,” he said. with the Queens Domain School year six students fl agpole,” she said. Islander fl ag. sad circumstance,” Mr the service of the almost While in Hobart, Mr Walk, the $1.1 million Sol- Sophie Strong, Evie Ms Archer said she The symbolic mean- Chester said. two million Australians Chester met veterans’ diers Memorial Avenue Csendes, Megan Praghan was more than happy to ing of the Aboriginal “I congratulate the who have served in the groups in a round-table and the $300,000 Flame and Monica Elmudir help out when contacted fl ag colours is black to Headstone Project for the Navy, Army and Air workshop at Anglesea of Remembrance at the were on hand to receive by schools and com- represent the Aboriginal extensive work they have Force over a century of Barracks and inspected Cenotaph. and raise the new fl ag, munity groups for new people of Australia, the where it proudly fl ew Australian, Tasmanian or yellow circle to represent alongside the school’s Aboriginal fl ags. the sun and red to repre- Australian fl ag. “I’m always visiting sent the red earth. “I think the Abo- schools in my electorate If your school or riginal fl ag is important for various events and it community group needs because it represents makes me proud to walk a new fl ag, please contact the Aboriginal’s culture, through the school gates local Liberal Member for which is important,” and see the Australian, Denison Elise Archer on Sophie said. Tasmanian and Aborigi- 6212 2210 or email elise. Monica said she nal fl ags fl ying high,” she [email protected].

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Hobart Observer October 2018 21 PET OF THE MONTH COMPETITION Pet Talk Sponsored by North Hobart Veterinary Hospital

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22 Hobart Observer October 2018 Sport Shredding Betties give back in celebration

IN celebration of its donations. one is left behind.” fi rst anniversary, Shred- “We are looking The group’s birth- ding Betties is giving forward to hearing how day celebrations will back by donating to the She Shreds crew also include an event at Shed Shreds Australia decides to use their the Meehan Range on and Southern City funds as well.” 13 and 14 October. BMX. In addition to the Information about The donations calendar sales, Shred- the event can be found come following sales ding Betties has had a on the Shredding from the fundraising successful year intro- Betties Facebook page calendar that the group ducing women and girls following the links to made last year. to mountain biking, the “Less Room in the “This has been a providing opportunities Carpark” event. whole community ef- to build skill sets. “This event is for fort,” Shredding Betties “We run social rides beginner to intermedi- founder Jenni McLeod every month, as well as ate riders and includes said. introduction and pre- coaching, an introduc- “All of the funds race course rides,” Ms tion to bike mechanics, raised from the calen- McLeod said. as well as a social ride dar sales will be used “We are fortunate on Sunday,” Ms McLe- to connect, support to be sponsored by the od said. and inspire women and Dirt Devils mountain “We want to create girls to get out on their bike club, which means less room in the car- wheels. our rides are insured. park, because we aim “It is especially “Shredding Betties to keep getting more pleasing to hear that has a great team of women and girls into Southern City BMX women who all contrib- mountain biking.” will be using the funds ute to create a positive, For more informa- to fl y down a female can do environment for tion or the contact the coach from the main- riders. Shredding Betties, email land – this is exactly “We believe every- shreddingbetties@gmail. Back left , Allison Ralph from Southern City BMX, Jared Andrew from She Shreds Australia and Dirt Devils Mountain Bike Club president the purpose of these one can be a Betty, no com. Adam Christopher with the next generati on of shredders. Racquets out for Diabetes Tasmania THE Hobart Ladies Bad- having a fundraising minton Association has day was a good way to lent its support to Diabe- raise money and bring tes Tasmania by hosting a diabetes to everyone’s recent fundraising day. attention. This is the second “If everybody is made year the Badminton aware, and everybody Association have run its donates a little bit, then it fundraiser, which contin- helps make things easier ues to be a success. for Diabetes Tasmania to The Badminton continue to help.” Association held morning The Hobart Ladies teas across three days Badminton Association of rosters, and played was formed in 1979 for its matches dressed in ladies of all ages and Diabetes Tasmania blue standards of fi tness to colours. come and play badmin- A total of $400 ton during the day in a was raised for Diabetes friendly atmosphere. Tasmania. Ms Soul said the Club president Ther- association was about ese Soul said Diabetes promoting wellness in Tasmania was close to ladies of all ages, shapes the hearts of many ladies and sizes. in the association. “We’re all about “I myself have type making sure we are two diabetes and we emphasising good health have a couple of other and keeping active,” she ladies throughout the said. divisions who also have “We strive to give diabetes at various stag- people a fun, active and es,” she said. social and competitive “We thought that game.” The ladies of the Hobart Ladies Badminton Associati on presented a cheque for $400 to Diabetes Tasmania. MARKETING | ADVERTISING | GRAPHIC DESIGN so much more than Tassie’s top PR consultancy

Hobart Observer October 2018 23 OBSERVER SPT Hobart Hurricanes latest recruit Increased funding prepares to hit T20 spotlight for Tassie ‘Good Sports’

THE Alcohol and Drug Foun- dation has welcomed additional funding from the Hodgman Government for the Good Sports program, Australia’s largest preventative health initiative in community sport. The extra funding of $870,000 over two years means Tasmania is the fi rst jurisdiction in Australia to access the full suite of Good Sports programs, including Good Sports core, Good Sports Junior, Good Sports Healthy Eat- ing, Good Sports Healthy Minds and Tackling Illegal Drugs. The additional funding will benefi t more than 300 existing Good Sports clubs across the state, as well as support at least 80 new community sporting clubs to join the program. “Thanks to the Hodgman Government, more sporting communities across Tasmania will have the support they need to implement practices and policies around alcohol management, to- 21-year-old Caleb Jewell has been contracted by the Hobart Hurricanes for the 2018 Big Bash League season. bacco, safe transport, illegal drugs, HOBART local Caleb Jewell “There is a lot more full-time player. was injured, Mr Jewell was ing myself and my perfor- junior role modelling, healthy has been signed to a Hobart opportunity in cricket at a In 2017, he travelled to contacted by the coach to be mance every time I play. eating and mental health,” Alco- Hurricanes contract for the younger age. Holland to play for cricket for a fi ll in player. “My ultimate goal is to hol and Drug Foundation’s chief upcoming Big Bash League. “Cricket Tasmania were the VOC club and this year, “I haven’t really been play for Australia in all the executive offi cer Dr Erin Lalor A cricket career wasn’t always interested and through is turning his sights to T20 known as a T20 player until different games you can play said. always where he thought he’d opportunities with them I cricket. the last year or so, so this was – test, T20 and 50 overs. “Good Sports encourages be, but Mr Jewell is glad now was able to develop my skills “This is my fi rst year play- and is a fi rst for me,” he said. “To play Test cricket systemic changes in club culture that he is living and breathing quicker.” ing T20 with the Hurricanes, After joining the Hurri- for Australia would be the to promote long-term positive full-time cricketer. While studying at Guilford I’m pretty excited to get into canes Academy last year, Mr dream.” health outcomes. Starting off late to the Young College, Mr Jewell re- it,” Mr Jewell said. Jewell trained and travelled to Mr Jewell is travelling to “All community sporting clubs cricket game, he pursued in- ceived his fi rst full-time rookie “This will be my fi rst time New Zealand to play against Abu Dhabi with the Hobart across Tasmania have the oppor- terests in AFL and basketball cricket contract with Cricket playing in front of thousands Auckland. Hurricanes in October for tunity to join Good Sports. before getting serious about Tasmania. of people, it will be something For Mr Jewell, cricket is an their T20 tournament. “Our staff are here to guide cricket. He played his fi rst game I’ll defi nitely have to try and obsession. He will be vying for a clubs through the free program, “Cricket started to take for Tasmania at only 17 get used to.” “I like playing with the sport in the starting 11 when making it easier for already busy over as the years went on, against South Australia. This is not the fi rst time people I get to play with, and the Big Bash League starts volunteers to implement.” especially when I realised I After playing with Cricket Mr Jewell has played with the the game is like an obsession,” on 22 December against the For more information about was a bit better at cricket,” the Tasmania for almost three Hurricanes. he said. Brisbane Heat at Metricon Good Sports, visit www.good- 21-year-old said. years, Mr Jewell upgraded to In 2017, after a player “It’s always about improv- Stadium in Queensland. sports.com.au.

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