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1 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. FULL STORY PAGE 8 2 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 REGULAR MONTHLY FEATURES JUST A LITTLE • A FINANCIAL MOMENT: Page 12 The Hobart Observer is your community monthly newspaper reaching 24,888 • HEALTH, BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE: Page 14 - 16 Reminder homes and businesses, distributed on the second Tuesday of each month. • TRADES, SERVICES & CLASSIFIEDS: Page 20 ADVERTISING: Peter Carey on 6210 5201 • COMMUNITY DIARY Page 20 DEADLINES FOR [email protected] • PET TALK: Page 21 NOVEMBER 2018 • SPORT: Page 22 - 23 EDITORIAL: Madison Jones 6210 5200 Editorial/Advertising: [email protected] UPCOMING FEATURES Monday 29 October Owned and published by Corporate Communications (Tas) Pty Ltd DECEMBER: SUMMER BUSHFIRE AWARENESS Printed by the Mercury newspaper DECEMBER: PRIME TIMES SUMMER A feature for the over 50s Press Ready Material: A: Level 2, 152 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS 7000 PA: GPO Box 1600, Hobart TAS 7001 W www.hobartobserver.com.au Monday 5 November Responsibility for all electi on comment in this editi on is taken by Nicolas Turner, Level 2, 152 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000. Politi cal adverti sements published in this newspaper are done so on a commercial basis. 3 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. ADVERTISEMENT 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.” Advertisement Andrew Wilkie YOUR INDEPENDENT IN CANBERRA Hobart needs a new Lord Mayor Want to get in touch with Andrew? and your postal ballot will be 3 Drop into the office at 188 Collins Street Hobart or post a letter to GPO Box 32 Hobart 7001 in the mail in October. I want to protect and enhance what makes 3 Phone 6234 5255 or email [email protected] Hobart special and I will promote: 3 Twitter @wilkiemp, Facebook at www.facebook.com/andrewwilkiemp or book a Skype call — rules to prevent high-rise in the city *Weather permitting — funding for footpath upgrades Drop by Andrew’s mobile office on the dates and locations below*: and pedestrian crossings Friday 5 October 11:30am-1:30pm Glenorchy Main Road near police station — protection of our heritage and bushland Friday 19 October 11:30am-1:30pm North Hobart strip Feel free to get in touch about any Friday 26 October 11:30am-1:30pm Moonah Main Road Council matters on 0423 222 149. Find out more about my story and policies at www.annareynolds.org Andrew Wilkie MP www.andrewwilkie.org Independent Member for Denison Authorised by Andrew Wilkie MP 188 Collins Street Hobart 7000 4 4 Hobart Observer October 2018 CENTENARY OFARMISTICE CONCERT 2.30 PM, SUNDAY 11 NOVEMBER, 2018 FEDERATION CONCERT HALL SONGS OF LOVE, LOSS, LEAVING AND HOMECOMING Featuring the Lincoln Singers, Southern Voices and Men in Black, conducted by Margot Lampkin and the Tasmanian Division of the Australian Army Band, conducted by Captain Cameron Earl.