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WithVIEW The Sorell Times and Tasman Gazette we distribute 10,000 copies throughout the South East and East Coast of Tasmania. NEWS ~ SPORT ~ FOOD ~ ARTS ~ COMMUNITY Real estate red hot MARTINE HALEY Horne Sorell confirms the market is hot. THE real estate market on the Writing in the East Coast ECHO East Coast, Tasman Peninsula View, Mr Stuart said anyone and the South East general- in real estate, or with a steady ly is red hot with buyers out handle on the property mar- numbering sellers. ket, would have the same out- of the The Real Estate Institute look and this was backed up of Tasmania latest quarterly by CoreLogic’s 2020 report report confirms that market from December. activity has returned to pre “The CoreLogic report con- COVID-19 levels and is on firms what we already know, future target to achieve a ninth suc- properties listed for sale re- STORY: PAGE 5 cessive record year of accu- main low across Australia at mulated sales value (exceed- a time when buyer demand is ing $4.1 Billion). Local real estate identity Continued page 2 At the ECHO festival last year Kellie Lyne, left, and Alice Laing crush grapes. Picture: LEAH CLARK Warren Stuart of Raine and Real Estate page 22

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Deliveries all areas 2 - FEBRUARY 2021 EastThe Coast VIEW Bicheno eye-sore Managing Editor: Martine Haley Ph: 6287 6122 Email: [email protected] Advertising set for a refurbish Ruth Braggaton GLAMORGAN Spring Ph: 6287 6122 Mb: 0460 548 495 Bay Council has unan- Email: [email protected] imously approved the multi-million Rookery Published by Font Public Relations Level 11, 188 Collins St, Hobart, Tas. 7000. development which will ABN 39129451716 see the demolition of the Printed by ACM Launceston Print, 231 - 237 Georgetown Road, Rocherlea, TAS. 7248 Silver Sands Motel eye- sore. Editorial production aldridge.media [email protected] Council officers rec- ommended it be ap- Responsibility for election comment taken by Managing proved and councillors Editor Martine Haley, Level 11, 188 Collins St, agreed. Hobart, Tas. 7000. 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All content/images are subject to copyright. units and seven camper- The old Silver van sites at the Burgess Sands Motel at March advertising booking deadline: Street, Bicheno site. Bicheno and, inset, February 24. Copy deadline: February 26. The site is owned by little penguins. East Coast millionaire Jan Cameron and has Picture: OWEN HUGHES IMPORTANT NOTICE stood virtually empty and in decay for years. - COVID-19 The DA states that the struction and commercial penguins displaced from breeding season, fences and in 2015 the hotel closed While all stories and advertisements project has been devel- operations phases on site. the site during the con- will be built to let penguins its doors. were correct and accurate at the time oped at the request of Ms Surveys by BirdLife struction phase, and to out of the site but not back A DA was lodged with of publication, the coronavirus situation Cameron to minimise the Tasmania established the help potential increases in and no building will take the Glamorgan Spring Bay potential threats, impacts presence of nesting penin the local breeding pop- place from dusk to dawn. Council the same year, for a is changing rapidly. Please check our and disturbance to Little guins on the site. ulation. The 12 units will be fin- new hotel, but nothing came Facebook page for updates. Penguins during precon- About 40 nest box- To reduce the risk to ished in timber. of it causing frustration struction, construction es will be installed for penguins, construction will Ms Cameron purchased within the local commu- activities, and post-con- breeding and moulting take place outside of the the Silver Sands in 2002 nity. Real estate market red hot From page 1 which is 70.7 per cent be- Hawk Neck bucked the on market was just eight low pre COVID-19 lev- trend with fewer sales, days, and the median increasing which means els. longer days on market and price of $445,000, up that we are in a seller’s “Throughout 2020, a drop in median price. from $411,000 the year market,’’ Mr Stuart wrote. the Tasmanian real estate In Triabunna, the medi- before. However, this is con- market has been driven by an house price increased Orford was a similar tradicted when we see Tasmanians who account- a whopping $97,500 to story, although time on that there is an increase in ed for more than 90 per $365,000. market was longer than fresh stock being added to cent of all transactions,’’ In Bicheno, time spent the year before. the marketplace. according to the REIT. “The markets high “The lack of properties number of buyers can also for sale has seen unprece- be attributed to low inter- dented pressure on prices, Sorell Laser Clinic est rates and government which continue to rise. Contact Kathryn, our qualified Laser incentives currently on of- “Many buyers have fer from both Federal and given up on trying to find Practitioner and Nurse for a FREE State Governments.” an established home and consultation and assessment. 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For assistance with all federal matters, please contact Brian Mitchell MP your Federal Member for Lyons • (03) 6263 3721 • [email protected] MITCHELLAuthorised by Brian Mitchell MP (ALP, Tasmania) 28 Green Point Rd Bridgewater 4 - FEBRUARY 2021 Duck hunt blast THE RSPCA has strongly “Recreational duck shoot- condemned and called for the ing was banned in Western end to Tasmania’s duck shoot- Australia in 1990, NSW in ing season. 1995, and in Queensland in Starting in the first week of 2005. Yet this cruel outdated March and continuing for three activity is still permitted in months, the season is open to Tasmania. five species of ducks. “The RSPCA opposes the In the first week of March, the recreational hunting of ducks Government-declared “open because of the inherent and season” on native ducks will inevitable pain and suffering once again start in Tasmania. it causes. RSPCA CEO Jan Davis said “There are relatively PWS track rangers Ian Cantle, left, Annette Dean, Olivia Hickey, Steve Lord and Jo McCormack. three of the five species mate for few hunters compared to life. the general population – in “According to official figures, fact, only 2 in 1000 people almost 50,000 ducks were shot in Tasmania are licenced New rangers on Tassie tracks during the season last year,’’ Ms to shoot ducks. We believe Davis said. there is little community POPULAR local walking tracks the natural and cultural heritage Western Arthurs, Lake Rhona and Mt “Some of these ducks will support for shooting native are now hosting six additional track values of these wonderful wilderness Anne. be killed outright. Some will animals that form lifelong rangers who play a role in keeping areas. “It is important to ensure that be wounded, brought down and bonds just for sport is now the Tasmanian community safe as The track ranger program is already walkers of all ages and experiences killed on retrieval. Many others far beyond community ac- well as enriching the overall visitor operating on the Three Capes, the have help on hand during this busy will be crippled or wounded and ceptance.’’ experience. Overland and Frenchmans Cap. period,’’ a PWS spokesperson said. will die within a few hours or She said as Australia’s cli- The role of the Track Ranger The new rangers will be based The track rangers have been in the days. mate was getting hotter and is to enhance walker safety and at the South East Cape Rivulet, Mt field in January and will continue on Some will suffer prolonged drier, water birds were finding knowledge, adhere to Leave No Field alpine, Cradle Mountain, Hartz holiday weekends in February, March, pain before they die. it harder to find a safe habitat. Trace principles, as well as highlight Mountains, Walls of Jerusalem, and April, and will finish after Easter.

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Department of Health FEBRUARY 2021 - 5 Locals boost tourism MARTINE HALEY ly down on last year due to “The East Coast tourism An additional $27.5 mil- let to visitors from other re- and the imminent rollout of a border restrictions, but the industry is strong and has lion is estimated to have been gions,’’ Mr Etheridge said. vaccine will undoubtedly see THE East Coast, South East visitor spend is up and we sin- shown incredible resilience generated by travel voucher “Tasmanians have been visitation to our region in- and Tasman Peninsula visi- cerely appreciate the amazing during this challenging time. holders statewide, with peo- fantastic supporters of our re- crease. tor economies are upbeat af- support by Tasmanians,’’ Ms “The key is the collabora- ple spending on average more gion with many choosing to “Factor in our mainland ter strong support from locals Taylor said. tion we continue to build on than $3 to every voucher stay and explore all that the cousins cannot travel overseas and visitors over the holiday “The stimulus from the the East Coast and we are pos- dollar. Tasman Business and Tasman Peninsula has to of- in the foreseeable future just season. `Make Yourself at Home’ itive about a bright future.’’ Tourism Association presi- fer, which has gone some way might see Tasmania as a hot Tourist numbers have been campaign has encouraged More than 6000 `Make dent Mark Etheridge said the towards filling the gap left by destination for travelers eager strong and visitor spend is Tasmanians to enjoy the expe- Yourself at Home’ vouchers general feeling from tourism interstate and international to get going somewhere. higher compared to the same riences in their own backyard. have been submitted for trav- operators was that it had been visitors. “With 2020 now behind us time last year. “We have also seen the re- el to the East Coast between a better than expected tourist “Tasmanians should be con- there is a positive buzz in the East Coast Tasmania Tour- cent launch of the five Tasma- September and November. season, particularly for the ac- gratulated for their willing- industry for a much improved ism CEO Rhonda Taylor said nian Journeys. A Government spokesper- commodation sector. ness to get on board with the 2021.’’ visitor numbers to the East “The Spirits’ drive-free son said the total estimat- “Snap border closures due Holiday at Home campaign. With Sorell being a critical Coast over the festive season campaign for March to June ed spend on the East Coast to the outbreaks in Sydney “Looking forwards, with juncture for travelers from the had been strong. this year is a further stimulus was in excess of $6.5 mil- and Brisbane caused many great initiatives like the free south to the Peninsula and the “General feedback from to encourage domestic trav- lion while the total claimed frustrating cancellations for car trips on the Spirit of Tas- East Coast, local business- East Coast operators is that ellers to visit Tassie and the against the vouchers is in ex- operators, but many reported mania which was heavily es have also experienced in- visitation numbers are slight- stunning East Coast. cess of $1.5 million. these gaps were largely re- subscribed on its opening day creased trade. Garden of East Coast delights ECHO defies virus THE ECHO Festival returns next month and is one of the few public events to have sur- vived COVID-19 restrictions. Described as an “un-missa- ble program of authentic Tas- manian cultural and culinary experiences you just can’t get anywhere else in the world.’’, the event will be held on March 26 to 28. The idea behind the event is to set up camp and indulge in locally harvested produce cooked by award-winning chefs or sip your way through the regions. Gin, wine and whisky will be available to mark the beginning of a new season. “We’re so ready to shake off 2020 and return to the lush East Coast for an unforgettable weekend of celebration, con- The volunteer maintained Tasmanian Bushland Garden near Buckland. nection and immersion of the senses,’’ organiser Ange Boxall THE Tasmanian Bushland Garden, south central hilltop lookout and about 1.5 ha of a dinosaur, thylacine and eagle, add to the interest said. of Buckland on the East Coast, is an oasis landscaped display gardens. and ambience around the quarry and gardens. “This past year has not only of native flora and locals and visitors are Facilities include a picnic shelter, public The gardens have been entirely developed starved us of artistic and cultur- welcome. toilets, picnic tables, an electric barbecue, by volunteers, and are owned, managed and al experiences, we’ve been de- The gardens are open every day except walking tracks, children’s playground area, and a maintained by the volunteer group for the benefit prived on a sensory level. Christmas Day, during daylight hours, and sealed car park. of all. “ECHO wakes us up, and entry is free. A popular focal point is a landscaped quarry It is located beside the Tasman Highway four takes us on a journey to reignite The reserve comprises some 20 ha of natural with a waterfall and pond. kilometres south of Buckland and about 50 km those senses.’’ bushland, with walking tracks leading to a A series of nature-themed sculptures, including north-east of Hobart. The return of grape stomping and late night yarns is planned.

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AS we begin 2021, it’s hard ber of infections and deaths in sponded to the call to spend experiencing the sights and Similarly, it has been great not to feel more optimistic other countries to see how the their money locally and holi- quality attractions our state to hear how many Tasma- about the year ahead than the Australian response has mit- day at home. has on offer. nians opted to buy local over year that was 2020. igated the number of serious It has been inspiring to see Whether it be visiting the the Christmas period, putting While we all know this outbreaks. Tasmanians take the opportu- beachside towns of the East fresh Tasmanian produce on pandemic isn’t just going to In Tasmania, we’ve man- nity to get out and see more of Coast, exploring our nation- the table and gifting locally disappear overnight (as much aged to weather the worst of their home state. It’s easy to al parks, or taking a road-trip made products to friends and as we’d like it to), we’ve all the storm, and Tasmanians re- take things for granted when through regional Tasmania, family. done our part to prevent the sponded diligently when they we live so close to some truly you are providing vital sup- If we continue to buy local spread and the trial and de- were asked to stay at home in magical places – the beautiful port to local businesses – and and support Tasmanian jobs, velopment of an effective the early months of 2020. Great Eastern Drive, the rug- that’s what they’re telling me then we all benefit. vaccine gives us hope for the With international borders ged Tasman Peninsula, and whenever I’ve spoken to them While we aren’t quite out of future. closed and many mainlanders the stunning Southern Beach- over the past few months. the woods yet, I am confident The virus has had devastat- feeling obliged not to trav- es come to mind. Even small gestures such as 2021 will be a better year. Senator Claire Chandler. Winemakers on show LOCAL South East and East several vineyards return after Bickerstaff said. Coast vineyards will be on the success of last year, plus “But what’s a great wine display at the second annual about a dozen new ones. without great food, music Tasmanian Wine Festival “It is the perfect and company? Some of which is in preparation for opportunity to enjoy the best Tassie foodies will later this month. beautiful wines, meet the compliment your drop of To be held at the Royal creatives behind them and choice with delicious bites.” Tasmanian Botanical enjoy a beautiful summer day Local and interstate Gardens on February 26 with friends,’’ Mr Self said. musicians include Quarter –-28, the festival celebrates With many cellar doors Street, Jay Jarome, Uncle the state’s best vineyards. shut for much of 2020 this Gus & the Rimshots. Last year’s pre-COVID event is a rare opportunity Some of the vineyards inaugural event was so to connect directly to local confirmed for this event successful, organisers are winemakers. include: Frogmore Creek, expanding this year’s festival Coal River Valley’s Observatory Hill, Tamar to include a Friday evening Frogmore Creek Brand Ridge, Clover Hill, Derwent slot. Manager Shelley Bickerstaff Estate, Domaine Dawnelle, The four session event said her team was happy to Riversdale and Wobbly Boot. brings together Tasmania’s be back at the festival. The event will be spaced best wine, food and live “The inaugural event out over four sessions so music to Hobart over the last was such a fun weekend, wine lovers can make the weekend in February. plenty of sunshine, the wine most of the tranquil setting Tasmanian Wine Festival was flowing and the whole without overcrowding. Director Brendan Self said weekend had a brilliant Ticket sale on www. this year there would be community vibe,’’ Ms taswinefest.com.au. Quarter Street who willperform at the Tasmanian Wine Festival. Rock lobster limit steady

JOSH HARRIS This includes the ECS- recreational fishers, we ster is the biggest issue RZ, the East Coast Stock recommend a 1 per cent for recreational fishers THE Total Allowable Rebuilding Zone, which reduction in the TAC to and we are doggedly pur- Catch for the 2021-2022 stretches from Bruny Is- meet the stock rebuilding suing it with the govern- rock lobster fishery sea- land to Eddystone Point targets,” Ms Gallichan ment on their behalf.” son will remain at the in the far North-East. said. Running until 2023, same limit as last season. Tasmanian Association TARFish has also pre- the stock rebuilding strat- The 1050.70 tonne for Recreational Fishing viously voiced concerns egy was implemented to limit for commercial (TARFish) CEO Jane on the allocation of catch grow the available catch catch, and 170 allowable Gallichan responded to limits given to recreation- to greater than 20% of an tonnes total for recre- the announcement, call- al fishers, calling for a unfished stock, however ational fishers has gone ing for their request of a fairer balance between according to TARFish, unchanged, after assess- further reduction in TAC recreational and commer- IMAS predictions say ment advice by the Insti- to allow the industry to cial fishing. te the target will not be tute of Marine and Ant- reach rebuilding targets. “The catch share ar- reached by the proposed arctic Studies. “As the peak body for rangement for rock lob- date of 2023.

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Bright shaded ruby. wine identity Stan Majewski, beat Clean, balsam, complex and oh so us to it. fresh. I would so love to serve this And so started our long friend- blind in Bordeaux. It really is gor- ship with Peter and his warm and geous. The freshness on the finish lovely wife Ruth. distinguishes it. So satisfying. Re- Peter was highly intelligent, eth- ally rather beautiful. Long and so ical, driven by an almost Calvin- subtle. 18.5.” istic zeal and always stubbornly Peter and Ruth were incredibly prepared to stand by what he be- generous with their time and was lieved to be right. He spoke sever- always prepared to advise and sup- al languages and was well known port others throughout the indus- and respected at many of Europe’s try. A typical example was helping top Domaines. Andrew Hood get established in He was incredibly generous, Tasmania by allowing him to use supportive and passionate about their brand-new, multi-million dol- wine and Tasmania. One could lar winery and only charging him not hope for a better friend. Many for the cost of electricity. years ago we met Peter and Ruth Although steeped in traditional in Switzerland for a memorable European winemaking techniques week where we wined and dined Peter was incredibly innovative extremely well. The only contribu- and pioneered new styles such as tion I was allowed to make was ½ Lady A the long-lived fume-style a franc when Peter didn’t have the sauvignon blanc. He demonstrated correct change for a parking meter. with his 2000 Reserve de Patron He increased the size of the that old vine Tasmanian pinots vineyard tenfold, build a state-of- could handle 100% new oak. He the-art winery and tasting room also produced an extraordinarily and strongly promoted Tasmanian good brandy doled out to the for- wines throughout the world espe- tunate few. cially in Europe and China. Peter and Ruth were passionate Peter mentored young or aspir- about music and the arts and held ing European vignerons via ex- memorable concerts in their barrel change programs and was so high- hall as well strongly supporting ly regarded in China where he not the arts and associated charities only opened up many opportuni- and events such as 10 Days on the Wnemaker legend Peter ties for Tasmanian wines but was Island, Musica Viva, the TSO and Althaus. awarded an Honorary Professor- TMAG. ship at Tianjin Modern Vocational Typical of such support were the Technology College where he was many Stephen Walker sculptures ues and dream. Peter and Ruth instrumental in setting up a Tas- gracing their home and vineyard were always extremely gracious manian wine training centre that as well as works from young art- hosts and were sorely missed opened in 2012. ists just making their way. when they returned to Switzerland Despite my urgings to plant Also typical of his integrity and in 2018 although they kept their more pinot noir Peter insisted that passion was his determination to house at Dodges Ferry to allow re- Tasmania could produce great cab- pass his vineyard on to like mind- turn visits. ernets and, combined with his pas- ed people regardless of any better Sadly that was not to be with sion and desire for perfection, not offers from ‘unsuitable’ suitors. 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Artist tribute TO mark the 100th anniversary of the Archibald art prize, a free documentary film about Australian artist, Keith Looby, Anglers keep will be held in Swansea and Triabunna. Keith Looby won many major awards, including in con- troversial circumstances the Archibald Prize. His painting was of comedian Max Gillies. Looby lived at Muirlands at Little Swanport during the 1980s with his then wife, artist Kerry Gregan. Kerry Gregan also spent a lot of time painting at Lisdil- eye on future lon, south of Swansea. The screenings will be held at the Swansea Town Hall at GUY BARNETT 1.30 pm Monday February 22 and Triabunna Community Primary Industries and Recreational Hall at 11 am on Tuesday February 23. Water Minister and Lyons fishing is a popular MP pasttime on the Glamorgan AGM scheduled East Coast. THERE are more than GLAMORGAN-Spring Bay Council’s annual general 100,000 recreational fishers meeting for 2020 will be held on Tuesday February 23. in our state, and the Tasma- Guide app and the Infish Mo- Due to the pandemic the AGM was postponed and will nian Government is commit- bile app for marine and inland be held at the council offices in Triabunna starting at 5.30 ted to ensuring a sustainable fisheries. pm. future for this popular activ- It is also important to comply Notice is hereby given that the council, at its Ordinary ity. with Marine and Safety Tas- Meeting held on November 24, 2020 resolved (decision Recreational fishing is a mania requirements for safe 357/20) to reschedule the 2020 Annual General Meeting. much-loved part of life for boating. many Tasmanian families Plan your trip before you Spotlight on rural health and a favourite summer hol- leave, make sure your boat iday activity for many. is not overloaded, and ensure RURAL health provision will come under the spotlight fol- As with all pursuits, good you have the required safety lowing the establishment of a Legislative Council inquiry advice to help you along equipment on board and that into regional health. the way is beneficial when your boat has been well main- To be chaired by Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest, the in- you’re starting out. This is tained. quiry will hold public hearings and seek submissions from also important to help you All life jackets in use on health bodies, experts and members of the public. fish sustainably. Tasmanian boats will need to Other members of the committee are Huon Labor MLC That’s why we are so for- adhere to the new standard Dr Bastian Seidel, Rumney Labor MLC Sarah Lovell and tunate to have about 50 Fish- AS4758.1 as of January 1, independent MLCs Rob Valentine and Mike Gaffney. care volunteers across the 2021. state. And don’t forget, there Events suffer COVID-19 The Fishcare Tasmania are still four $10,000 tagged program aims to educate the trout in the Tasmanian Tagged THE cancellation of a host of rural shows and festivals has left community about sustainable Trout Promotion to be caught, smaller communities reeling over the past year. fishing practices. free public fishing clinics dance with COVID-19 safety one each in yingina/Great The slow recovery in 2021 means many are still missing out These dedicated volunteers throughout January at jetties guidelines. For more informa- Lake, Arthurs Lake, Lake on their traditional community catch ups. help maintain infrastructure, across Tasmania. tion, visit www.dpipwe.tas. Burbury and Lake Pedder. Last year saw the cancellation of some huge events in Tas- such as fishing information All ages and abilities are gov.au/sea-fishing-aquaculture/ The promotion contin- mania, with Dark Mofo, the Royal Hobart and Launceston signs and fish measuring rul- welcome, with rods and gear community-resources/fish- ues until May 2, so there is Shows and Derwent Valley Autumn Festival all being called ers and run activities, includ- provided, and new fishers can care-tasmania/summer-fish- still plenty of time to buy a off due to COVID-19 restrictions. ing exhibits and fishing clin- learn basic skills like casting, ing-program licence through your local Royal Agricultural and Pastoral Society president Scott ics to promote responsible knot tying and rigging. It is important for both new tackle shop, Service Tasma- Gadd said he was aware of the effect the cancellations had fishing practices. The clinics also teach re- and experienced fishers to al- nia or online from the IFS. on smaller communities but understood the significant limita- For those who are keen sponsible fishing practices, ways obey fishing rules. tions being placed on them. to learn about fishing, Fish- such as measuring, handling For more information, go For full terms and condi- “We are looking for ways we can increase the capacity for care Tasmania volunteers, and releasing your catch. to www.fishing.tas.gov.au or tions and more informa- events like Agfest. Events on mainland Australia are in negoti- through the Summer Fish- All events are run in accor- use the Tasmanian Sea fishing tion on the promotion, ation for a larger attendance, Tasmania should be heard. ing Program, are running visit www.ifs.tas.gov.au

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NO matter what else Owen A STUDY recently published Smith is doing – playing his by University of Tasmania flute, talking to friends, lis- wildlife ecologist Scott Carv- tening to music – when he is er has shone light where it on duty his eye is constantly would not usually shine. scanning the horizon. Beginning as research into Mr Smith has been the op- the effects of mange on the erator of the Tasman Penin- bare-nosed wombat, an acci- sula’s MacGregors Peak fire dental discovery led the study tower for the last 10 years. much closer to the wombat’s For about six to seven heart. months a year, Mr Smith is on “Bare-nosed wombats, the lookout for fires. pictured, are renowned for “I was the first to call in the producing distinctive, cube- Dunalley fires,’’ Mr Smith shaped poos. said. “This ability to form rela- “I was up here and I saw it tively uniform, clean cut fae- come up from where it began ces is unique in the animal in Forcett and I just saw this kingdom,” Dr Carver said. plume of smoke come up … Through a combination of they don’t usually start like laboratory testing and mathe- that and I knew it was big. matical models, the research- “I called it in right away and locals had also reported it. “After that I didn’t stay very long, the conditions were fierce – hot and windy – and I wanted to get back and protect my home. “I was lucky and my home wasn’t hit but it was a terrible event.” That was one of the big- ers discovered that there are gest and most dramatic fire two stiff, and two flexible re- event Mr Smith had seen, gions around the circumfer- but after operating the tow- The fire ence of the wombat intestine. er for more than 10 years, it tower on A combination of the dry- certainly isn’t the only one. MacGregors ing out of the faeces in colon Last year, he was in the Peak has and muscular contractions tower when a fire at Mur- commanding forms the shape of the faeces. dunna could be seen head- views over “They place these faeces ing very quickly towards the Tasman at prominent points in their the tower. Peninsula home range, such as around a He was told to leave right and, inset, rock or a log, to communicate away since spot fires can be fire tower with each other,” he said. up to a couple of kilometres observer The results could also be ahead of a main fire when Owen Smith. used to inform wombat mon- the wind is blowing. itoring and welfare manage- With a 30-minute hike to ment practices. get back to the car, things “Cube formation can help can turn dangerous in a heart- us understand the hydration beat. status of wombats, as their In this instance, everything faeces can appear less cubed happened quickly: he was told in wetter conditions. It also to leave, and left, very quickly shows how intestinal stiffen- but the response was also very ing can produce smooth sides fast and the fire was dealt with is fairly uninhabited and it’s and west. “It doesn’t need to est on the south east coast of more than binoculars, radio as a feature of pathology,” Dr before anything major hap- become part of the landscape be right at the top,” Mr Smith Tasmania. equipment or the compass be- Carver said. pened. and so they just come and vis- said. There has been a tower at this cause this room in a tower and “Although we understand The role of a fire tower op- it.” “With the Tasman Sea right location for about 100 years. the human eye: which is the how these cubes are formed, erator is a solitary one, but Mr The position of the tower is behind us there’s no need to At the top of the tower is most important part because there is still much to be Smith likes the remoteness. also unusual as it does not sit look out that way.” a three metre square space, the human eye is still the best learned about wombat be- “I love the mountains; the on the summit. Just a little further on from enough room for an esky, a ra- we have for distinguishing behaviour to fully understand environment is stunning- Instead it rests on the shoul- the tower between two peaks dio, a desk and some monitor- tween cloud, dust and smoke why they evolved to produce ly beautiful. 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Shoemaker TASMAN District School students again excelled in a year of hardship Southern Primary Schools Sports due to the pandemic. Here are the Association 2020 Achievement Recognition Sports Participation Award Award recipients, including two spon- Darcy Templar sored by the Tasman Gazette. Primary Sportsperson of the Year Award William Burns Academic Awards Secondary Athlete of the Year to sheriff Snr Sec: Violet Hall Award Melanie Shoobridge Gr 9 Edith Little Duke of Edinburgh Awards – Gr 8 Amy Williams Bronze Daniel Nelson, Rianna Shar- Gr 7 Amy Willey man, Edith Little, Jorja Doram Gr 5 Charlotte Bingham Silver Ashtyn Willey, Elizabeth Shoo- Gr 4 Ruby Parker bridge, Ruby Hull Gr 3 Abigail Cornish Gr 2 Freya Boost Lola Smith Volunteer Award Gr 1 Lily MacFarlane Violet Hall Prep Ben Hoban Barbara Clifford Music Award Lions Club of Tasman Endeavour Mikael Troman Awards Music Award – Primary Snr Sec Edward Sharman Jordan Wellard Gr 10 EIlse Burns Music Award – Secondary Gr 9 Angel Atencio Melanie Shoobridge and Daniel Gr 8 Shae Spaulding Nelson Gr 7 Harry Sharman Grade 7/8 Drama Award Gr 5/6 Cade Kinsella Hannah Curkurkavakli Gr 4/5 Blair Spaulding Community Spirit Awards Gr 2/3 Eden Carnevale Primary Lara Bone Prep/1 Jeanie Fielder Secondary Oscar Whiteley Public Speaking Award: Tasman Council Awards Jocelyn McRae Primary Leadership Elke White Secondary Progress Angel Atencio Nubeena and Tasman Community Bank Awards Secondary Mathematics Award Gr 5/6 Gemma Seabourne Jayme Nattey Gr 4/5 Grace Siewert Secondary Science Award Gr 2/3 Ariel Grice Abigail Lane Prep/1 Kelsey Wiggins Secondary History Award Melanie Shoobridge Literacy Award – Secondary Secondary English Award John Wade’s house Kidbrooke, still stands at Pittwater. Drew Wellard Jocelyn McRae Literacy Award – Primary Outstanding Academic Achieve- REG A WATSON tially at Montagu Bay, his wooden house call- when learning of the ap- Dayna Wellard ment - Primary Rachael Little Primary All Rounder Award which was first known ing his property, Kid- proach of the gang, be- Visual Art Awards – Primary Liam Tovey JOHN and Catherine as Wade’s Bay. He mar- brooke. cause of the threats they Laylah Turner Wade with family were ried Catherine Morgan Son Henry who was had made against him, Secondary Outstanding Academic Achieve- early pioneers of Pittwa- with the Rev Knopwood recorded as living there Wade made his escape. Declan Etherington ment Secondary Jocelyn McRae and Melanie Shoobridge ter. They lived at Kid- presiding, February 21, in 1842 inherited it. John operated a pas- Art Purchase for Dr McIntyre brook Sorell and the 1808. Kidbrooke, as stated, senger boat between Gallery Aanika Mol The Minister for Education and house is still there. John and Catherine still stands, the house Hobart and Pittwater. Tasman Gazette Grade 8 Art Award Skills’ Respectful Student Award His trade was shoe- settled down to make dating from about 1830. He describes the road to Shae Spaulding Ilse Burns Tasman Gazette Grade 9 Music maker, was 24 years of a future for themselves An earlier house was Kangaroo Point as dan- Award Kaiya Norman Tasman Health and Community age at the time of his ar- and in 1810, Gov Col- there dating prior 1818 gerous at any time and Choir Award Darcy Templar Service Award Jade King and Jorja rest for stealing a firkin lins, not forgetting which was believed to impassable in winter Doram Primary Science Awards Corey Wynn Westcott Memorial Scholar- of butter. He was not yet Wade’s good conduct be the home of Charles with a loaded cart. By ship Hayden Eaves married. He was jailed at and resourcefulness, ap- Routley, local murder- water it was 40 miles and McCulloch and Angus Hills-Priest Newington, later trans- pointed him as the first er and bushranger who required two winds and Agriculture Award Abigail Ross Langdon Memorial Creative ferred to the Hulks at Sheriff of Van Diemen’s killed seven people. many hours. Lane Design and Art Award Aanika Mol Woolwich. On April 24, Land, being placed in In 1818, during the In 1823, it is also re- Farm Award Lee Van Der Vlist Rotary Memorial Scholarships College Ilse Burns and Tertiary Year 1803 he left on the Cal- charge of the County of Governor Sorell admin- corded that he made a STEM Award Rianna Sharman 2 Madeline Wade cutta with David Collins Buckinghamshire. istration, John resigned contribution to the ap- Materials Design and Technology from Portsmouth. Col- The previous year, from the position of peal for funds for the Award Rianna Sharman lins eventually settled on John and Catherine had Sheriff. erection of a Methodist Home Economics Award: Gr 7&8 ADF (Australian Defence Force) Hailey Burns Leadership and Teamwork Awards the shores of Sullivan’s their first child, a girl Concerning his resig- Chapel and school and Home Economics Award: Gr 9&10 Jayme Nattey Cove, on the Derwent also named Catherine on nation, John, when inter- that he was a member of Café Anneke White and Ilse Burns River, Tasmania. That January 12, 1809. viewed by Commission- the committee arranging Health and Physical Education The University of Tasmania Spring- was the founding of Ho- John now possessed er Bigge in 1820, stated the appeal. Award Melanie Shoobridge board to Higher Education Bursary Sportsmanship Award Aanika Mol bart. land at Pittwater after that he resigned not be- He was also a commit- Jayme Nattey Tasman District School Medal After arrival at Sulli- he had received a grant cause he had any hesi- tee member of the Aux- Melanie Shoobridge van’s Cove, Lt Governor of 300 acres. Later, he tation about giving ev- iliary Bible Society, and Collins appointed John purchased an additional idence but the enforced of the Wesleyan Branch as Governor Shoemaker 400 acres at Pittwater, absence (as he had to sail Missionary Society. and Tanner, while he was from his neighbour and for Sydney on such oc- He was also a keen still serving his sentence. merchant, Robert Wal- casions) from his farm- supporter of and partici- He behaved well and SORELL DEPARTMENT STORE pole Loane, paying him ing interests would have pant in horse-racing. undertook his duties with £800. been detrimental. On May 6, 1829, John care. He was later to be In 1819 it is recorded In 1816 he had a close Wade died suddenly at rewarded for his dutiful in the Land and Stock shave being caught by the age of 54 years. conduct. Muster that he had 900 Michael Howe and his He was buried at St In 1807 Wade became acres under cultivation gang. He was at Thomas Luke’s graveyard, Rich- a free man. He lived ini- at Pittwater. He lived in Hayes’s home at Bagdad mond.

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Local wines stand out in show THREE local wineries have been • Best Non-Vintage Sparkling • Best Three-Year-ld Pinot Noir stand out winners at this year’s Trophy went to Bream Creek – Tasmanian Vintners Trophy Tasmanian Wine Show. Vineyard; Bream Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir With 410 entries from 70 exhib- • Best Riesling went to Pressing 2018; and itors, Wine Show president Phil Matters Riesling R0 2018; Best Shiraz – Polytech / AB&P Laing said the winning wines were • Best Sweet Wine - Abel Labels Trophy Riversdale Estate Syrah “simply wonderful’’. Trophy Riverdale Estate Botrytis 2019. The local winners were: Riesling 2014;

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IN 713 BC the ancient ford it. Maybe sport can Romans added Mensis play its part in salvaging Februarius, or the month par for the course lost time. of February, to the calen- Sport impacts every dar. with JOHN MENDEL part of our lives, even to February has its those who profess to not roots in the Latin word care about it. It is a criti- februum which means Golf has played its part go unmentioned. cal factor to the quality of ritual purification. in the modern summer These include develop- our children’s education, February was con- Olympics at Paris 1900, mental benefits such as drives local economic sidered a big deal to the St Louis 1904 followed facilitating the building growth and provides fun- Romans because they by a century plus long of friendships, healthy damental benefits to the thought that every sin absence before its reap- bodies enabling better individual. and cause of evil could pearance at Rio de Janei- learning abilities, im- In this Olympic year, be erased by rites of pu- ro 2016. proved problem-solving golf is set to play a major rification and this month With golf set to con- skills, and instilling of part on the global sport- was specifically set apart tinue at the Kasumigas- core values. ing calendar, however the from others for this pur- eki Country Club in the Many children around real benefit is for those pose. Tokyo Games, the Aus- the world have lost who take the opportunity The games of the tralian competitors will months of critical educa- to partake in it directly. XXXII Olympiad are set continue in their quest tion during the past year In Tasmania we are to be hosted in Tokyo be- for our first medal of any due to COVID. blessed with a plethora tween July 23 and August kind in Olympic Golf. UNICEF indicated that of golf opportunities and, 8, which due to COVID Along with the well every year of lost educa- particularly for our chil- were postponed by a year, documented physiolog- tion will trim trillions of dren, the opportunity for breaking the sequence ical, neurological, and dollars of lifetime earn- wholesome, value affirm- of Olympic Games that psychological benefits of ing potential off the glob- ing, lifelong participation have occurred every four playing sport, including al economy, particularly has the potential to trans- years in both ancient and golf, are other nuanced for those in the poorest form a life for the better. modern times. benefits that frequently regions who can least af-

Libraries Tasmania new membership cards.

LIBRARIES Tasmania is encouraging eMagazines, eComics and graphic more locals to join for free and have novels; and access to thousands of books. • becoming a Digivol volunteer, Libraries Tasmania has recently working with our online heritage launched its new library card which collections features artwork from its heritage “Joining the library is easier than collections and colourful children’s ever using the online form on our illustrations. website,’’ a spokesperson said. The pitch is “you can travel the “Or call in and chat with our world, voyage through time, and meet friendly staff; it only takes a few thousands of different characters – all minutes. Remember to bring for free”. some ID that includes your current A few ways to “escape’’ include: address.’’ • book a computer or use your own The Sorell Library is in front of device with our free Wi-Fi; Woolworths in Cole Street. There’s • borrow books, DVDs, CDs, and lots of free parking too. magazines for free; Open six days a week: Monday • research your family history; and to Friday 10am – 5pm and Saturday • borrow and return at any of our 46 10am – 12 noon. libraries around the state. Those living on the Peninsula can Or create your own digital adventure access Library services at the Tasman by: District School in Nubeena. • learning a new language online; Opening hours are Wednesday and • watching free streaming films; Thursday 9am – 11am, Friday 3pm – • borrowing eBooks, eAudiobooks, 5pm and Saturday 9am – noon. BIRD & EMBER PROOF GUTTER GUARD 100% TASMANIAN OWNED, GUTTER CAMBRIDGE FACTORY OUTLET PROTECTION

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The secret garden HERE’S a lot more to our So everyday weeds, like dandelions gardens and much loved and clovers, might actually be the plants than we realise; most appealing things in your yard to amazing secrets lurking butterflies (they hate pesticides, too). everywhere. Taking care to choose heirloom flower THere are some interesting facts that seeds can get them to also fly your you may not know about plants. way. A sunflower is not just one Some of your favorite fruits are flower. Both the fuzzy brown center actually in the rose family. Apples, and the classic yellow petals are peaches, and pears. Plus cherries, actually 1,000 – 2,000 individual raspberries, strawberries, and more are flowers, held together on a single stalk. rosaceae, making them relatives to the There are more micro-organisms long-stemmed Valentine’s Day variety. in one teaspoon of soil than there are The right orchid combination people on earth. It’s alive! Microbes can smell like your favorite are important for keeping your soil full dessert. Delicious, so did you know of nutrients. that the vanilla bean comes from a Plants really do respond to orchid varietal? sound. Talking to plants to help them The world’s tallest-growing grow is a well-known old gardeners tree is the coast redwood (Sequoia tale, but studies have shown vibration sempervirens), which grows along (like music, or perhaps even the the Pacific Coast of the United States, Strawberries are the only fruit to have their seeds on the outside. sweet sound of your voice) can affect mainly in California. Interestingly plant growth. Plus, the Myth Busters enough, it’s not the world’s oldest- (in an admittedly not-so-scientific growing tree; that award goes to a European explorers who thought from Rafflesia, another plant that hails Visit the Yates web- study), compared a silent greenhouse bristlecone pine (Pinus aristata). the fruit combined the look of a from the rainforests of Sumatra. Both site at www.yates. to one where they piped in a voice What is the fastest growing woody pinecone with flesh like that of an plants developed their scent so they com.au for loads of soundtrack, and found that plants in plant in the world? Bamboo! It can apple. Pineapples are the only edible could be pollinated by flies. fantastic informa- the latter grew more. grow 35 inches in a single day. members of the bromeliad family. What is the difference between tion about all things Butterflies might be more What flower was once more Did you know... nectarines and peaches? The gardening, including attracted to your weeds than your valuable than gold? During the From a botanical standpoint, difference between nectarines and problem solving, a flowers. Colorful blooms aren’t 1600s, tulips were so valuable in avocados and pumpkins are fruits, peaches is that nectarines don’t have gardening calendar, the chief reason these insects love Holland that their bulbs were worth not vegetables, because they bear the fuzzy skins. You can graft peach organic gardening, your garden – it’s more about the more than gold. The craze was called plants’ seeds. Rhubarb, on the other branches onto a nectarine tree or how to grow guides fragrance and nectar. According to the tulip mania, or tulipomania, and caused hand, is a vegetable. nectarine branches onto a peach tree on vegies and herbs, Smithsonian Institute, new cultivars the crash of the Dutch economy. Tulips What is the largest flower in the so you have both types of fruits. fruit and citrus, roses of popular flowers have been bred for can continue to grow as much as an world (and the stinkiest)? The flower What fruit has seeds on the and flowers and enhanced color and size, but have often inch per day after being cut. Does this of the titan arum (Amorphophallus outside? The average strawberry has lawns and a virtual lost their fragrance in the process. mean money really does grow on trees/ titanium) is the largest unbranched 200 seeds. It’s the only fruit that bears garden planning site. bulbs? flower in the world and can reach up its seeds What fruit is to four metres feet tall. The bloom on the from the bromeliad produces a smell like that of rotting outside. family? The word meat, giving it the common name of Senator Claire pineapple comes from corpse flower. A similar smell comes CHANDLER Senator for Tasmania DISCOUNT PLANTS Boniwell Blinds is a locally owned and operated Tasmanian business, running for over 60 years. Trading 7 Days a Week!

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Rosehaven makes a return

FANS of Rosehaven will ries is entirely filmed in- territory, Daniel (ex-pat ond. be on the lookout for Tasmania and is one of Tasmanian Luke McGre- “Thank you to every- stars in the Derwent Val- the ABC’s most popular- gor) and Emma (Celia one who helped us get ley as filming of season comedies. Pacquola) are content for here, and a huge thank five starts next month. Through Screen Tas- things to go back to nor- you to Tasmania for be- The popular ABC pro- mania, the series has re- mal. ing such an awesome duction will return to ceived $500,000 towards But Barbara (Kris Mc- state to film in - from the filming in Seven Mile the production cost of the Quade) isn’t, and she- amazing crew and actors Beach, along with other new season. forces them to take on we’ve found here, to the locations such as New In season five, having more responsibility for beautiful locations and Norfolk, Kingston and defeated the first agent the business. local cuisine we get to Longley. that tried to encroach on “This is really exciting eat on the weekends - we The Logie-winning se- McCallum Real Estate’s for us, and it hasn’t quite wouldn’t want to film sunk in yet,’’ co-creators anywhere else.’’ and lead actors Pacquola and Thiessen Conveyancing McGregor said. “In 2015 we now part of Tierney Law knew we wanted to make a TV show, but we had no idea what to write about, and we were extremely worried no Celia Pacquola with Arts one would want to Minister Elise Archer. watch whatever we came up with,” McGre- To date, the Tasmanian gor said. Government has invested “Now we’re getting a total of $2.45 million in 42 Main Street to make a fifth season, all five seasons of Rose- Sorell we will allow our very haven, and about 500 self-deprecating come- Tasmanian cast and crew Ph: 6220 2777 dian brains to feel a tiny have found work on the amount of pride that show. we’ve made a good thing. In addition, 36 emerg- “But having written ing Tasmanian screen that, we already feel ar- practitioners have also rogant so we take it back gained valuable experi- PROPERTY ESTATES BUSINESS FAMILY LITIGATION and apologise for getting ence and skills working www.tlaw.com.auwww.tlaw.com.au a big head there for a sec- on the production. 18 - FEBRUARY 2021 Fabulous fragrance Since starting to share her recipes with our readers REAL FOOD cooking legend with KIRSTEN BACON and food educator Kirsten Bacon has be bought form Chinese grocers) the stock add the lemon grass created a YouTube 200g palm sugar, shaved and cassia bark and bring to 18 200ml fish sauce a gentle simmer cover and channel, Cooking 400ml coconut cream cook for 20 minutes. with Kirsten Bacon, 1200ml coconut milk 2.Blanch the potatoes in that gets viewers 1200ml chicken stock salted water until cooked and recipes from 20 leaves kaffir lime leaf but still firm. 1-piece stick lemongrass 3.Weigh out your peas and around the world. 8 pieces of cassia bark or cinna- set aside. mon stick 4.Dry roast the spice-mix 2 tsp turmeric in the oven until aromatic Fragrant chicken and process in a mortar and Curry paste pestle to fine powder. curry 5.Place the onion, garlic, 3 shallots/onions ginger and coriander roots in a THIS is a fabulously fragrant 1 knob cloves garlic heavy-based saucepan over a and exciting chicken curry. It 3-4 coriander roots scraped and medium heat. Cook until slightly takes a little time and has a lot cleaned coloured and soft. If the ingre- of ingredients but is well worth 1 x 2cm piece of ginger the effort. In this recipe I enrich a dients are taking on too much commercial convenience curry paste colour, add a little water to slow with the addition of fresh yellow Spice mix down the cooking process. curry herbs and spices. 4 tsp coriander seeds 6.When the ingredients are soft, 4 tsp cumin seeds scrape into the mortar and pestle made curry 6.Pour over the 4 tsp fennel seeds with the other spices and process pastes and fry it coconut milk bring to Ingredients 4 tsp white pepper corns until you have a smooth paste. until fragrant. the boil, and simmer gently for 10 4 tsp. Malden salt 3.Add the palm sugar and fish minutes. 6 chicken Maryland’s broken down To Finish the curry sauce, stirring continuously until Adjust seasoning the curry should into drumsticks and thighs. the sugar is dissolved. be sweet and salty. Serve gar- Method 1.Place the coconut cream in a 4 Large potatoes cut into quarters 4.Add all the contents of the pot nished with coriander with freshly 1.Place the chicken pieces into heavy-based pot on a medium 300g peas you braised the chicken in. cooked jasmine rice and a flat a heavy based pan and seal heat and boil for 1 minute. 4 tablespoon yellow curry paste 5.Add the potatoes’, peas and bread. browning all surfaces place into 2.Add the premade and the home- (maeploy is my favourite and can kaffir lime leaves

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HELLO. Tasmanian Veterinary Hospitals Sorell welcomes Dr Audrey Sokolowski.

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And far more waiting for me. Right Samuel Johnson: important, reading is one now, my stack of books “What we read with in- of my favourite things to thew McConaughey’s me to settle down with is very high. I’ll get it clination makes a much do. Greenlights — I’m as- a book; there are always down to a more reason- stronger impression. If But reading takes time, tonished by how much other tasks to take care able size before too long. we read without incli- and there aren’t many time I find to read. Which of. Quieting my mind al- Set aside time to read nation, half the mind is days when I can read as taxing books. Prices up is another reason to stop lows me to fully read. employed in fixing the much as I’d like. Here reading a book I don’t Be careful of … “I Every weekend, I attention; so there is but are some habits that help enjoy. should be reading .” spend time reading books one half to be employed me get more good read- Skim. Sometimes I feel like that I find fascinating, but on what we read.” in seller’s ing done. Maybe when reading I should be reading one that are demanding, and The bigger point is to Stop reading. newspapers and mag- book when I actually feel that I might put down and make sure you’re finding I used to feel I had azines, I get as much like reading something neglect to pick up again. time to do whatever it is to finish every book I from skimming as I do entirely different. Now The kind of book that I that you find fun. Hav- market started. No more. Life by leisurely reading. I I let myself read what I really do want to read, ing fun is important to is short. There are too have to remind myself to want. but somehow keep put- having a happy life, yet many wonderful books skim, but when I do, I get Always have some- ting off for months, even it’s all too easy for fun to to read. through material much thing to read. years. get pushed aside by oth- REAL ESTATE Read books you en- faster. Never go anywhere And here are three er priorities. I have to be with Warren Stuart joy. Get calm. empty-handed. I carry more tips from great careful to make time for Principal, Raine & Horne Sorell When I’m reading a I like the notion of a print book, and travel writers and readers: reading, because even book I love—for exam- ‘Quiet mind’. with a Kindle too, so I Randall Jarrell: though I love to read, I ple I’m now reading Mat- It’s sometimes hard for know I’ll never be caught “Read at whim! Read at might neglect it. WHAT does the property market look like? Anyone in real estate, or with a steady handle on the property market, right now will have the same outlook and this is only backed up by CoreLogic’s 2020 report from December. The CoreLogic report confirms what we already know, properties listed for sale remain low Transport trial to across Australia at a time when buyer demand is increasing which means that we are in a seller’s market. However, this is contradicted when we see that there is an increase in fresh stock being added to the marketplace. help pickers choose The spring market for 2020 recorded a 42 per cent rise in new listings in the market nationally while the total number of listings dropped by 0.6 JOSH HARRIS port. per cent. “It’s critical this is re- This shows us that there is a lot of buyer A PILOT program to Primary Industries membered for what it is, attention and that they overtake the number of help transport fruit pick- Minister Guy Barnett as a pilot, it’s going to newly advertised properties. ers to farms has been with Nick Hanson of make mistakes, it’s go- The markets’ high number of buyers can also launched in the hope it Cherries Tasmania. ing to have successes, be attributed to low interest rates and government will be expanded if suc- and next year we build incentives currently on offer from both Federal cessful. on those successes.” and State Governments. The two-year It is hoped the pro- The median dwelling value for Hobart at the $200,000 program, in gram will incentivise end of 2020 was sitting at $505,683 with an partnership with Com- recent cold weather, par- new workers who may increase of 2.9 per cent from the previous quarter munity Transport Tas- ticularly on the North- have seen distance or and a 5.4 per cent increase compared to 2019. mania, will start in the West coast, would dis- travel as an obstacle in The average annual price growth for the past next few weeks with a rupt the pilot program, taking up availabilities decade is 3.7 per cent. Hobart-to-Huon route. rather simply delaying in the picking season. One month into 2021 and our office is in It is hoped it will then the season. Talks have begun with agreeance that the start of this year is very much be expanded to orchards But he did stress the orchards and farmers the same as the end of last year, reflecting a high and farms in the Der- logistical complexity, who are interested in the demand for property from buyers and a strong went Valley and the East which meant the pro- program, with the char- seller’s market. Coast. gram would encounter ters running from Hobart It will be interesting to see if this is how the On the North-West, some “trial and error” in to Huon six days a week 2021 property market remains or if/how it will Costa has implemented its pilot phase. starting ‘as soon as pos- change. a similar program to help Nick Hanson of Cher- sible’. workers who struggle to ries Tasmania was eager find transport to farms. for the program to begin Fruit Growers Tasma- as soon as possible, as he nia chief executive Peter sees the cost of getting to Cornish said there were work as an issue for his people interested in fruit workers travelling far HERE TO picking work but they from the city. were often too young to ficulty accessing trans- “We want to give the “A lot of them want to Swansea HELP hold a licence or had dif- port. opportunityWills to &come Conveyancing and work but the transport 11am – 1pm pick,” Mr Cornish said. is cost prohibitive, they He did not believe the don’t have reliable trans- 3 & 17 Feb (03)6248 4144 3,17 & 31 Mar [email protected] and Partners Lawyers Taranna Wills & Conve 9.15am onwards 10 & 24 Feb Wills & Estates 10 & 24 Mar Rebecca Conveyancing Xmas trading hours: Legal Advice Legal Commercial Advice Litigation Closed from 25 Dec, Commercial Litigation re-open Mon 4 Jan Wills &Taxation Conveyancing and Payroll tax For Emergencies call White mp AHVEC 1300 302912 Labor Member for Lyons (03)6248 4144 11a Gordon St, Sorell. 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