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THE City of Hobart has ap- fi nancially prudent. proved a $129 million budget “As a capital city, Hobart for 2017/18, which will see a Council delivers an exten- 3.25 per cent rates increase. sive range of services to the Hobart Lord Mayor Sue community, including our Hickey said the budget was ‘Transforming Hobart’ capital $129 MILLION “fi nancially responsible” and works plan. continued to be responsive to “We invest, improve and the community’s needs. modernise our public assets “It’s a budget that looks at and infrastructure – our roads, both today and tomorrow and paths, buildings, toilets and is an investment in the future,” open spaces. she said. “I believe we are an ex- “The Council has ap- emplar council in that we not 17/18 BUDGET proved a 3.25 per cent only maintain our assets to increase in rates for 2017/18 the highest degree, but we are and I believe this increase future-proofi ng our city 3.25 per cent rates increase is not only responsible, but CONTINUES PAGE 2

Students take pollies for a spin THINGS were in a real “spin” at Triple M’s Dave Noonan and Al acted as a fundraising event for Parliament House recently when Plath to take on state politicians in Give Me 5 For Kids, with the politi- students from Lansdowne Crescent a “kids versus pollies” spin-off. cians making a donation every time Primary School joined forces with The fi dget spinner competition CONTINUES PAGE 6

From left , Liberal Member for Franklin Nic Street, Liberal Member for Braddon Adam Brooks, Triple M’s Al Plath, Speaker of the House of Assembly and Liberal Member for Denison Elise Archer, Triple M’s Dave Noonan, Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman and Liberal Member for Braddon Roger Jaensch.

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2 Hobart Observer July 2017 Community News Council approves Investing in $129 million budget FROM FRONT PAGE ment,” he said. penditure to be funded and making it more “The money col- in 2017/18 is $35.43 livable for citizens.” lected from rates, fees million. Tasmania’s youth Alderman Damon and charges and other Ald Hickey said Thomas, Chairman of income sources is being Hobart continued to the Council’s Finance spent wisely to ensure experience an “economic Committee, said the we deliver high level and cultural renaissance.” $129 million budget services and provide a “We are in the midst balanced being fi nancial- quality of life expected of the most signifi cant ly responsible, providing by people who live, public and private high quality services to study, work, play and investment in this city in meet community expec- visit our city.” 25-years,” she said. tations, maintaining assets A large portion of “So we need to and taking account of the 2017/18 Budget is keep pace and continue people’s ability to pay. represented by capital investing in, building and “This budget delivers expenditure. improving our public a good return on invest- The total capital ex- realm.”

2017/18 Budget highlights include: • $129 million budget. • 3.25 per cent rates increase. • A predicted surplus of $1.45 million, with new borrowings of up to $15 million and $1.48 million in debt to be repaid. Minister for State Growth Matt hew Groom with Hill Street Grocer employee Lucy O’Keefe. • $35.43 million will be spent on capital works. Things such as local roads and footpaths, parks, bushland, waste and storm- LARGER businesses in if a business that pays ties for Tasmanians and, in young people in water infrastructure and public ameniti es Tasmania can now benefi t payroll tax employs a new in particular, supporting Tasmania and provide from payroll tax relief by apprentice or trainee, young Tasmanians.” training opportunities in • ‘Transforming Hobart’ projects for 2017/18: employing an apprentice payroll tax relief will be Mr Groom visited our Australian Retailer » A shared-use pedestrian bridge over the Tasman Highway, or trainee thanks to a available on that new Hill Street Grocer in West Association program and joining the Cenotaph to Soldiers’ Memorial Avenue. $7.1 million initiative position for two-years,” Hobart recently to discuss our own development » Implementi ng the Lenah Valley retail precinct program. included in the 2017/18 he said. how this incentive would programs. Tasmanian Budget. “In addition, if a help the local business to “It’s very positive for » The upgrade of Kemp Street, including a commercial The Government business employs a young grow. us as we continue to waste and recycling receiving facility. will also provide payroll Tasmanian aged between Hill Street Grocer hu- move forward.” » Renewal works at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquati c tax relief to Tasmani- 15 and 24-years who isn’t man resources manager For those businesses Centre. an businesses that are a trainee or an apprentice, Keith Scott said the busi- that do not pay pay- employing young people the employer will be eli- ness was “very excited” roll tax, the Hodgman » Track works on kunanyi/Mount Wellington. between the ages of 15 gible for payroll tax relief about the initiative. Government is commit- » Replacement of the playing surface on the TCA Ground. and 24-years. for up to 12-months. “This payroll tax ting $2 million to a pilot Minister for State “This is a great initi- relief will provide us with program to support small » Street light upgrades. Growth Matthew Groom ative by the Tasmanian opportunities to continue businesses to employ » Tolmans Hill Playground and public toilet upgrades across said these measures Government to support our expansion,” he said. apprentices and trainees, eight sites. would help young people businesses in investing “It provides us with with incentive payments get a job. in their people, creating the opportunity to of up to $4,000 for each “From 1 July this year, employment opportuni- continue our investment job created.

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Hobart Observer July 2017 3 Community News Fundraising for the fi ght Sustainable against bowel cancer Learning Centre snags six star rating

THE Sustainable Learning materials and is energy Centre (SLC) at Hobart effi cient. College has been award- “The SLC project ed the Six Green Star “As sourced available materi- Built” rating certifi cate als previously scheduled from the Green Building for waste, helping to shift Council of Australia. our thinking to reuse, The SLC is the fi rst rather than disposal.” building in Tasmania to be Focused on develop- awarded a six-star rating ing partnerships, the SLC and only the second “As project is the fi rst one of Built” rating achieved in its kind in Tasmania. the state. A partnership be- Energy Minister tween the Department Matthew Groom recently of Education, Catholic joined Education Minister Education, Independent Jeremy Rockliff and guests Schools Tasmania and at the SLC for the offi cial Greening Australia, the unveiling of the Six Green initiative links the SLC, Star rating certifi cate. community and industry Minister Groom said for the benefi t of purpose- the SLC was a “practical ful learning. From left , Rebecca Cooper, pati ent Alan Hutchinson, Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital chief executi ve offi cer Kathryn Berry, Brigett e Traill, Glenys Wood, Dr Jarrad Wilson, and innovative” example The education pro- Dr Kwang Yee, volunteer Noelene Foster, Michael Gallagher, Mission Calvary Hobart director Tony Brennan, Alyssa Pett ersen and Nurse Unit manager Annie Ramsay. of environmental sustain- grams offered at the SLC ability. are focused on real world MORE than $14,200 has Calvary Lenah Valley enterologist’s Dr Jarrad services.” Awareness Month is an “The centre utilises environmental sustainabil- been raised for Bowel Hospital chief executive Wilson and Dr Kwang Nurse Unit manager annual initiative of Bowel an energy effi cient design ity solutions. Cancer Australia thanks offi cer Kathryn Berry Yee for their generous Annie Ramsay said the Cancer Australia, held and has closed loop water Since the SLC to the dedicated efforts said she was very pleased donations,” she said. team was “very proud” to throughout the month and heating systems,” he opened in 2012, more of staff at the Calvary with the dedicated efforts “Bowel Cancer give back to the commu- of June to raise public said. than 18,000 learners have Lenah Valley Hospital of the hospital staff and Australia is 100 per cent nity through fundraising. awareness of a disease “It has a low carbon participated in these pro- Endoscopy Unit. specialists. community-funded and “The symbol of Bow- that claims the lives of 80 footprint from being built grams, from early learners Throughout June, “Our staff and it is only through such el Cancer Australia is an Australians each week. from 90 per cent recycled through to year 12. staff members hosted a specialists are passionate generosity that those apple, so we held a wear number of fundraising about providing support who have been affected red day on Red Apple events that culminated for people experiencing by bowel cancer are able Day, sold apples, second ADVERTISEMENT on Thursday 29 June bowel cancer and we to live their best lives hand books and DVDs, with a celebratory cake would especially like to with high quality treat- as well as held a cake The Hon Elise and bake stall. thank specialist gastro- ment and vital support stall, raffl e and sold apple pins,” she said. “Bowel Cancer Australia is an impor- Archer MP tant charity which does Speaker of the House of Assembly fantastic work and Liberal Member for Denison the generosity of staff, Your local Liberal Member for doctors and the wider hospital community is Denison with offices at greatly appreciated.” 62 Main Rd, Moonah and Bowel Cancer Parliament House, Hobart. Australia chief executive offi cer Julien Wiggins gratefully acknowledged Calvary’s efforts. “Bowel Cancer Australia thanks Calvary Please contact me: Lenah Valley Hospital p: 6212 2210 for helping us to make e: [email protected] real change happen for m: PO Box 426, Moonah, 7009 people affected by bowel www.elisearcher.com cancer,” he said. Bowel Cancer Authorised by Elise Archer, 62 Main Rd, Moonah, 7009

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4 Hobart Observer July 2017 Community News National TasTAFE education manager recognised for ICT excellence Tree Day “I am extremely grateful to whoever nominated me for the award and to be able needs a to stand beside people in our industry who are doing such incredible things is humbling.” helping Ms Meredith-Sotiris said one of her passions was to encourage more young people, particular- hand ly women, to enter the industry. Photo credit – City of Hobart. “This is such an exciting time for our IF you want to do your bit for the environment on National Tree Day, get along industry,” she said. to the City of Hobart riverside planting on Sunday 30 July from 10am to 1pm. “There are so many Volunteers will be planting coastal woodland trees and shrubs along the diverse career opportuni- Derwent River. ties from service delivery You can come alone or bring your friends and family – all seedlings and to cyber security, robot- equipment will be provided by the City of Hobart and Royal Tasmanian Botan- ics and UX Design. ical Gardens. “It’s a really exciting Look for the City of Hobart fl ag on the day along the Intercity Cycleway and innovative area to opposite the turn-off to Lower Domain Road. TasTAFE IT educati on manager Kerryn Meredith-Soti ris, pictured centre, with from left , TasTAFE be involved in and I’d teacher Mike Schmalfuss, TasICT chief executi ve offi cer Will Kesti n and TasTAFE teacher Anne If you are driving, park at the Regatta Grounds car park, off Mcvilly Drive, encourage young wom- Pennington. and walk down the cycleway. en thinking about an For more information and a map, visit treeday.planetark.org/site/10014539. TASTAFE’S information Technology category at ris said the award also ICT career to come and technology educa- the awards, which were belonged to her team of talk to us.” tion manager Kerryn announced in Hobart in outstanding teachers. Enrolments are now Meredith-Sotiris has early June. “I honestly believe open for the next intake been recognised for her Having spent the last that this is a refl ection of of TasTAFE’s Certifi cate outstanding contribution 12-years in educational the incredible work my IV in ICT Support, to ICT training with a leadership roles in ICT team does – they are ab- which begins on 24 July. 2017 TasICT Award for with TasTAFE, Ms Mere- solutely committed and To fi nd out more Excellence. dith-Sotiris places a fi rm dedicated to support- about this and other Ms Meredith-Sotiris focus on working closely ing every student who TasTAFE ICT courses, won the Outstanding with industry to deliver wants an ICT career, phone 1300 655 307 Contribution for a high quality training. whether they are male or visit www.tastafe.tas. Tasmanian Woman in Ms Meredith-Soti- or female,” she said. edu.au. Community involvement sought for sister city celebration LOCAL community as our fi rst and oldest Council is also partly activities. members are being giv- sister city friendship,” funding four commu- 2. Demonstrable person- en the chance to partici- she said. nity members to come al interest in Yaizu or pate in a delegation that “The relationship along.” Japan, including study will travel to Hobart’s connects our cities in Applications are or personal visits. sister city, Yaizu, in Japan many ways, but it is the invited for the partly 3. Details of how the later this year. connectivity between funded places on the person will come back Hobart Lord Mayor people that keeps it basis of a contribution and share their expe- Sue Hickey said it was a alive. of 50 per cent toward riences in Yaizu with great honour to be lead- “It is important to the travel costs of any the wider community ing a delegation to Yaizu the Council that mem- airfare, accommodation in Hobart. to celebrate a signifi cant bers of the community and airport transfers. milestone, which was the are also offered the Applicants will need 40th anniversary of the opportunity to join the to meet the following For more informa- long-standing friendship delegation. three criteria: tion and details on how with the sister city. “So, not only are to submit an expression “Forty-years is a we seeking community 1. Demonstrable involve- of interest, visit http:// magnifi cent achievement and business interest in ment in Hobart-Yaizu www.hobartcity.com.au/ and our connection with joining the delegation at or Australia-Japan Hobart/Sister_Cities/ Yaizu is very dear to us, their own cost, but the relationship building Yaizu.

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Hobart Observer July 2017 5 Community News Local builders unveil first Tasmanian SmartHome

Chair of Paraquad Tasmania David Cawthorn tests out the new features of Tasmania’s first universal access home, located in New Town.

Peter and Sharon Overton of Lifetime Homes with Chair of Paraquad Tasmania David Cawthorn. TASMANIA’S first build a display home to costs a fortune to try and universal access home this standard” adapt. specifically designed for The SmartHome has “We commend this easy living for people more than 30 accessible company for its vision with disabilities or those features for those with a and drive to create a planning retirement is current disability, as well modern home that is now under construction as built-in features that attractive, as well as in New Town. can be activated if need- functional.” Spearheaded by ed at a later time. Sharon Overton said local builders Sharon and Some of the features the cost to the homeown- Peter Overton of Lifetime include wider doors er of including key livable Homes, the frame stage and hallways, reinforced housing design features has been completed and bathroom and toilet would be 22 times more was recently opened for walls for grab rails to be efficient than retro-fitting viewing by members of fitted, kitchen design and when an unplanned need the disability community finishing, switches and arose. and local, state and feder- power points, door and She said this would al government represent- tap hardware and assistive be a home for all stages atives. technology voice and of life. Peter Overton, a touch controls to operate “It gives the owner builder with more than equipment and fittings. the option to stay forever 20 years’ experience, These are the kind and not have to go to a said he believed homes of features that leading retirement home or care should be built above the disability campaigner and facility,” she said. minimum standard and Chair of Paraquad Tasma- Public open days will be suitable for all ages nia David Cawthorn has be held in the coming and abilities. been campaigning for. months. “That is why we “It’s called future The display home is have designed this proofing,” Mr Cawthorn located in the new subdi- home, which we call said. vision “Garrington Park”, the SmartHome, to the “Homes built now which was the former platinum level of the should have features that K&D Brickworks, at 110 Livable Housing Design can be adapted as people Giblin Street, New Town. Guidelines,” he said. get older or become For more information, “We are the only disabled, rather than visit www.lifetimehomes. builders in the state to traditional homes where it com.au. 6

6 Hobart Observer July 2017 Community News Students take Prizes up for grabs in pollies for a spin TasWater poster competition FROM FRONT PAGE “I was delighted to in the south of the they lost a competition. have the support of the state goes directly to Speaker of the Premier, Deputy Pre- the RHH Children’s House of Assembly and mier and other parlia- Ward and associated Liberal Member for mentary colleagues for departments to pur- Denison Elise Archer this wonderful cause.” chase equipment that is said the Lansdowne Give Me 5 for Kids requested specifically by Crescent students “dom- raises vital funds for the doctors and nursing inated” in the contests facilities and services for staff,” he said. for the best and longest children at the Royal Items on the wish spin. Hobart Hospital (RHH) list this year include a “They demonstrated Children’s Ward. Scanner Voluson E10 their mastery of the The charity’s ambas- (costing $120,000) to latest schoolyard craze, sador, Dave Noonan, carry out OB/GYN im- but it was all just a bit said the amount raised aging with more clarity, of light-hearted fun to for the cause last year speed and flexibility and raise money for a very totalled more than an ultrasound machine good cause,” she said. $408,000. for bedside clinical use “I would like to He said this was (costing $65,000), as the personally thank Dave a “fantastic effort” by current machine is more Noonan and all his col- southern Tasmania and than 10-years-old and leagues for the tireless that the charity was now out-dated. work they do encour- aiming for around the For more informa- aging the community to same total again this tion about Give Me 5 take part in fundraising year. For Kids, visit www. activities. “Every dollar raised giveme5forkids.com.au.

TasWater education officer Kate Beard with a group of grade two students from Lauderdale Primary School.

THE National Water sented a range of “really a very long time to disin- grade five and six. Week poster competition impressive” posters, all tegrate and are regularly Each category’s is on once again and Tas- taking a fun and creative the culprit of creating a winner will be presented Water is asking primary approach to the role wa- blockage in the system,” with an iPad Mini 16GB school aged students ter plays in everyday life. she said. tablet at one of the from across Tasmania “The theme this year “Just because poster exhibitions held to get out their pencils, for Tasmania is “Can’t something physically during National Water paints, computers and Flush This” and we want can be flushed, does not Week in October. crayons and submit an everyone to think about mean that it should be The first prize entry. some of the things which flushed.” winner’s school will also Prizes this year will shouldn’t be disposed of Cooking oil washed receive a water-themed include iPad Minis, as in our sewerage system,” down the sink can also book pack, which will be well as other great prizes she said. cause problems, combin- presented to the school for both students and “This theme fits into ing with other fat and library. their schools. an important message oils in the sewer pipe to The poster compe- Each year, National TasWater wants to alert cause blockages. tition is now open and Water Week events and the community to – Students can get students are invited to Next course promotions held across about the impact many started on their post- prepare posters on an Australia encourage indi- items and substances can ers during the school A3 piece of paper and starts in Hobart viduals, communities and have on infrastructure, holidays or teachers can forward it to TasWater by 7 August 2017 organisations to work people and the environ- get their whole class in- Monday 11 September. together to build com- ment when not disposed volved when term three For more information munity awareness and of correctly.” commences. about the competi- understanding around Ms Beard said one of There are four tion, visit the TasWater water and sewage issues. the worst offenders was categories for the poster website at www.taswater. TasWater education wet wipes. competition – prep, com.au/Communi- officer Kate Beard said “Although sold as grade one and two, ty---Environment/Post- every year students pre- flushable, wet wipes take grade three and four and er-Competition.

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Hobart Observer July 2017 7 Community News Young chef chases All the creative her dreams things in Hobart

The urban art wall located on Elizabeth Street. Photo credit: Alastair Bett .

HOBART street art has commissioned art walls, which you can use to been captured in a new as well as artist explana- tour the nine numerical walking brochure availa- tions about the works. sculptures from Mariev- ble from the Tasmanian There are now 13 ille to Castray Espla- Travel and Information art walls in and around nades in Battery Point, Centre and Brooke the city centre, with as well as the Creative Street Pier. more to come next Hobart brochure that The urban art walls year. comes out twice a year brochure includes a The brochure com- and lists upcoming map and photos of all plements the existing events, performances Friends School student Freya Downie, 13, with her signature Dulce de Leche. of the City of Hobart Sculpture Trail brochure, and activities.

EVER since she was six- brownies. make mistakes – to boil your dreams is you – if years-old, Freya Downie “As I found the pots over, deal with it your mind is made up knew what she wanted recipe much too sweet, and just keep going,” she and you’re determined, to do with her life – and I decided to make some said. then you can do any- that was to cook. adjustments and really “It’s especially inspir- thing,” she said. “I always loved make it my own. ing as a parent to see her Freya’s Delights in watching Master Chef “After receiving some going out and chasing currently available in on television and I think really positive feedback, her dreams, to fi gure out Tasmania at the Patch- that’s where my passion I decided that I could ac- what she is passionate work Café, Top of the fi rst came from,” the tually pursue something about and pursue it.” Town Bakery, Hawthorn 13-year-old said. with this.” When asked what Lodge, Kingston Florist, “So for my sixth What followed was her advice would be to Hill Street Grocer West birthday, my parents a long process of tax fi le other young dreamers, Hobart, Hill Street Gro- gave me a chef’s hat numbers, ABN num- Freya said there was cer Blackmans Bay and and apron – two-days bers, business and food nothing that could stop through the Facebook later, I had made my fi rst licensing. you if you set your mind page. tiramisu and I was so But, fi nally, Freya to something. For more informa- proud of it. emerged with her very “The only thing stop- tion, visit www.facebook. “I just love the cre- own company named ping you from pursuing com/freyasdelights. SOLD: 28a Rialannah Road Mount Nelson ativity that comes with “Freya’s Delights.” cooking and I just knew After setting up a it was something that I Facebook page and Advertisement wanted to do.” watching word-of-mouth Fast-forward several spread, Freya’s Delights is years and the Friends now available in a num- School year seven stu- ber of local groceries, Andrew Wilkie dent has held on tight to including Hill Street, as her dream of succeeding well as a shop in Darwin in the culinary industry. in the Northern Territory. YOUR INDEPENDENT IN CANBERRA By lucky happen- Having achieved stance, Freya ran into her main goal of seeing Sweet Envy’s Alistair Freya’s Delights on the Want to get in touch with Andrew? Wise during a visit to shelves at a Hill Street 3 Drop into the office at188 Collins Street Hobart or post a letter to GPO Box 32 Hobart 7001 the State Cinema late Grocer, Freya has now last year – an event that set her sights interstate. 3 Phone 6234 5255 or email [email protected] would see her realise her “My plan is to contact 3 Twitter @wilkiemp, Facebook at www.facebook.com/andrewwilkiemp or book a Skype call potential much sooner some Melbourne stores than anticipated. who stock Tasmanian *Weather permitting “I, of course, recog- produce,” she said. Drop by Andrew’s mobile office*: nised Alastair from Mas- “But, long-term, my Friday 14 July 11:30am – 1:30pm Chigwell shops ter Chef and we just got dream is to open up to talking about cooking some stores international- Friday 21 July 11:30am – 1:30pm Claremont Main Road near KFC – he offered to teach me ly, especially somewhere some things and before I like France where this Friday 28 July 11:30am – 1:30pm Glenorchy Main Road near police station knew it, I had a mentor,” recipe is well known.” Friday 4 August 11:30am – 1:30pm Moonah CBD Main Road Freya said. Freya’s mother “Alastair recommend- Rachael Downie said she Friday 11 August 11:30am – 1:30pm Rosetta Montrose shopping precinct ed that I try my hand “never quite knew” what at Dulce de Leche – a Freya was going to do think caramel sauce that next. Andrew Wilkie MP is most often used over “It’s been fantastic www.andrewwilkie.org Independent Member for Denison ice cream, churros and to watch her grow and Authorised by Andrew Wilkie MP 188 Collins Street Hobart 7000 8

8 Hobart Observer July 2017 A FINANCIAL MOMENT What’s on the ATO hit list this season? Around two mil- goods or services through lion Australians own any other sharing econ- an investment property omy platform, the ATO and the ATO believes will be watching you. that many of them are The ATO has issued incorrectly claiming detailed guidance re- deductions they aren’t cently to those operating entitled to. in the sharing economy Expect them to focus about what they need to this year on: do to comply with their • Excessive deductions income tax and GST being claimed for obligations, driven in holiday homes. part by the high levels of • People inappropriately non-compliance among splitting rental income those driving for Uber or and deductions for renting rooms through jointly owned prop- Airbnb. erties. As a result, the ATO • Interest deductions will be looking closely being claimed for the at those who participate private proportion of to make sure that the loans. guidance they issued is • Travel claims for visits being followed and is to rental properties even gathering data from (from 1 July 2017, third-parties, such as such claims are to be banks, to match with the disallowed by law, information on your tax 60mm x 262mm PRINT AD but claims can still be return, with a view to in- made for visits under- vestigating discrepancies. taken up to 30 June If you provide ser- Image 2017). vices through a sharing From left A, H&R Block Glenorchy offi ce manager Sarina Mathews, tax consultant for Hobart and Huonville Marni Kaulima and state administrati on manager Lesley Somerville. • Claiming deductions economy provider, take for a rental property care to ensure that your IN the weeks following cial cost, it’s important to This year, H&R Block a blitz to deal with sup- • The work-related before it is actually income and expenses are 1 July 2017, millions of get good advice from a believe the ATO will be posed non-compliance proportion of use for rented or available for correctly disclosed and Australians will lodge tax agent on what you focusing on the follow- among taxpayers who are computers, phones rent. that all relevant registra- their tax returns, but can and can’t claim” H&R ing: believed to be rorting the and other electronic tions such as GST for many will inadvertently Block manager Steve system. devices. 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Hobart Observer July 2017 13 Community News Bush Blitz expedition a “life changer” for local teacher

ST Michael’s Collegiate diversity of the fl ora and maths and science teacher fauna in the Northern Ter- Louise Rogers was one ritory and I recommend of only fi ve Australian every science teacher in teachers selected to take Australia to apply for this part in the 2017 Bush expedition next year. Blitz program. “It is such a unique Run in partnership opportunity to better between the Australian understand our beautiful Government, BHP Billiton country and work with Sustainable Communities people that are really pas- and Earthwatch Austral- sionate about their jobs ia, participants travel to and their science.” locations across Australia Each day, Ms Rogers to document and discover was placed with a group plants and animals in of scientists and worked conservation areas. as their fi eld assistant. The 2017 Bush Blitz Ms Rogers said these program, which ran over scientists included arach- eight-days, took place at nologists (spiders), ichthy- Bradshaw station in the ologists (fi sh), entomol- Northern Territory, an ogists (insects), botanists old cattle farm which is (plants), herpetologists now owned by the Royal (reptiles and amphibians) Australian Army. and ecologists (animals Ms Rogers said it was within an ecosystem). St Michaels Collegiate maths and science teacher Louise Rogers travelled to the Northern Territory to document and discover plants and animals in conservati ons a “life changing” experi- “We would go out areas as part of the 2017 Bush Blitz program. ence. with the scientists to a photos and videos for our of the scientists during our said. – not wearing a lab coat, how important it is that “I learnt so much location of interest and classes to follow. online sessions.” “The majority drew a although the hair was a my students are aware of about conservation, help them collect species “Being able to Skype Ms Rogers said the picture of a male, usually bit crazy at the end of the the interactions within an invasive species, collection of interest,” she said. with my students was Bush Blitz experience older with crazy hair, a day – that were enthu- ecosystem and what they and monitoring tech- “Most of the tech- great and as they were allowed her to adopt a lab coat and glasses – as I siastic about what they can do to help protect the niques, the identifi cation niques used were working on tasks that I citizen scientist approach teach in an all girls school, and other scientists were fl ora and fauna around of species, as well as extremely low-tech and had created around the to her teaching. I found this discouraging. doing. them.” made useful connections could easily be used in expedition, I could show “At the start of the “After this expedition, “After seeing the huge For more informa- within the science com- the classroom. them specimens that year, I asked my year I was able to show them impact that small changes tion about the Bush Blitz munity,” she said. “We also had to main- had been collected and seven students to draw a pictures and tell them can have within an program, visit http://bush- “I was amazed at the tain a blog and upload introduce them to some picture of a scientist,” she about the female scientists ecosystem, I also realised blitz.org.au. In memory of the some city guardians forgotten war leap tall buildings in a single bound. We prefer to take the lift. But we still watch over this city, letting you know what happens in your backyard.

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Following the meeting A delegation of business the Minister agreed to leaders and politicians took participate in a round table the case for Tasmania to be and site visit with businesses Drive your pets included as part of Austral- that could play a role in the ia’s navy defence spending future. “This funding oppor- to Canberra this month. “Incat already supplies by $3.375The project million is secured funded Historic opportunityThe group met with the the US Navytunity with willfor ships,” allow council New Recruits by Denison Independent Minister for Defence Ma- Mayor Sladeto build said. on the natural ad- a variety of ways unique to Andrew Wilkie under the Page 10 Page 6 teriel, Dr Mikethe Eastern Kelly, who Shore. “If it isvantages good enough of the for location of OCTOBER 2013 Funded through is responsible for“The Australia’s Kangaroo Baythe world’sKangaroo largest superpow- Bay, linking the to see major changes in growth in Clarencedefence procurement to er, surely Australiahistoric should village of Bellerive the CBD by the end of the Tasmanian Forests plan offers public open demonstrate how Tasmania also be takingwith advantage the administrative of the year. A ONCE-IN-A-GENER- Intergovernmental Agree- space, recreation oppor- OCTOBER had the capability to provide the products thatand arecommercial made district ATION opportunity for ment’s Tasmanian Jobs tunities, opportunities “The initiative will revrev- for future defence needs. right here in Glenorchy.of Rosny Park,” Mayor olutionise the city, turning 15th birthday growth through the com- and Growth Plan, the $5 to showcase events and night into day and follows million will be matchedOf particularthe interest creative arts and for“We hope thatChipman the said. pletion of the Kangaroo was the fact that Tasmania, round table and site Thevisit Kangaroo Bay Ur- similar initiatives from Hobart sports over three years by the passive appreciation of the Bay Urban Design Plan has through Incat Australia, with the Minister is the fi rst other modern cities in the beautiful natural environ- ban Design Plan includes - been provided to the City Clarence City Councilalready providesto ships to the step in demonstrating that Asia Pacific region, such ment of Clarence,” Mayor a feature Kangaroo Bay celebrations of Clarence by a recent $5 realise the KangarooUS Navy. Bay the city should play a key as the UNESCO World public, Alderman Jeff bered.” casualties,” Mr Watson access boulevard, the ex- million Federal Govern- Plan. Chipman said. Heritage listed city of Hoi The Seafarers’Page 23-24 Council has beenThe group, led by Sen-Clarencerole City in Council supplying thetension future of Alma Street and ment grant. ator Carol Brown and Jane needs of the Navy. An in Vietnam,” he said. The funding, depend- has been seeking Com- Pembroke Place to access Festival progressing Austin,elements Federal of candidate “It is time we stopped the waterfront, completion “Ratepayers will for Pat’s shop ent on the passage of the plan in forrecent Denison, years includedmonwealth Craig hiding funding our over talents un- be the winners as it is of the Kangaroo Bay legislation through the to fulfi l aClifford long-term and need Grant Wisethe last numberder a bushelof years and started expected that the savings presents a to realise the plan, which Legislative Council, will for a focalof point Incat, for Glenorchy the Mayor demonstrating we have the ContInUeS pAge 4 in energy costs the council enable the accelerated community.Stuart Slade, Tasmanian it hopes capabilitywill also unlock and interest in currently pays will be special focus Doug Chipman Clar- implementation of works, Industry Group executivefurther businesscontributing potential to the long term including construction of ence Mayordirector said Daniel the plan Leesong, andin the area.security of our nation.” on Errol Flynn “Environmentally, improved access to the for KangarooAMWU Baystate would organiser Steve Senator Brown said she we will see a reduction waterfront for vehicles, engageWalsh. the community in was pleased that Minister of approximately 47 per the Seafarer cent in terms of energy cyclists, pedestrians and “Our meeting went Kelly expressed his support Story page 5 public transport. as well as we could have for local manufacturing and consumption and greengreen- hoped with the Minister outlined his goal to see as keen to tour our facilities much defence procure- at Prince of Wales Bay and ment fulfi lled by Australian gain a better understanding businesses. - of how we can be a part of “We have the opportu- Brisco laid a wreath on The Boer War said. the major upgrade program nity to harness the expertise underway,” Mr Clifford said. of Incat and other business- “The Minister was inter- es in the Prince of Wales ested in investigating how maritime precinct to create a the cluster of businesses in specialised one stop shop for shipbuilding in Tasmania,” “We look forward demonstrate how it can play

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14 Hobart Observer July 2017 Pet of the Month: JUMA Pet Talk Sponsored by North Hobart Veterinary Hospital

Rover…sit

By Scott Hunt you have saved the last stance that requires your If your dog is unsure The Dog Grumbler crumb of your sandwich dog to be still, yet ready of your intentions or or biscuit for your dog. If to move. You should do wishes, its confusion may LET’S get basic. you have chosen a good it before you fi t a leash manifest as disobedience. Let’s assume we’re name and associate it or remove one, before Give it the chance to starting with a new pup with praise and reward, you put down the dinner respond, obey and and we want to save you will be well on your bowl, before you towel behave in the simplest ourselves trouble down way. your dog dry or remove way possible. the line. The imprint Now comes “sit”. grass seeds or whatever If your dog won’t This is my darling 6yo Basenji, Juma. He loves being mischievous period— around eight to Call your dog to from it’s coat. respond to the recall for and cuddling up on mummy’s bed. 16-weeks — is critical. It you, say “sit” and make It’s easy for a dog some reason, tell (and To enter your pet in next month’s “Pet of the Month” involves setting your dog a hand signal. Now, to sit, but it signifi es signal) it to sit — chances email a photo and a few words about your pet to up for the human world gently pushing back on assent and cooperation. are it will obey and Tracey at adverti [email protected]. All outside. the dog’s chest with one Do it when you are when you approach to entries will be shared on our Facebook page and the But before you even hand and down on its walking and come to an pick it up or fi t the leash, winner will be the entrant with the most “likes” at the leave the house, there’s hind quarters with the intersection. Do it before start with the praise it end of voti ng. work to be done. other, make it sit. Now you lift your dog into expects. Now you are in The fi rst thing your say “yes” or “good dog” your car. a position to show your The winning entry will feature in next month’s Hobart dog needs to learn is its and deliver praise and Do it whenever dog there was nothing to Observer and will win a $50 voucher donated by name. Your dog needs to reward. someone appears be unsure about. North Hobart Veterinary Hospital to be used on pet learn that this particular Do it a lot. Eventually unsure of your dog’s Remember the products (not including vet services). sound means that the your pup will turn to you temperament — a dog importance of body CONGRATULATIONS speaker wishes to interact when it hears its name. that sits on command language to your best Please contact the North August entries close 5pm: Monday 24 July with it. It will come to you and looks trained and friend. Most of us Hobart Veterinary Hospital Voti ng starts: Tuesday 25 July Say the name, sit when instructed to do controllable, even if it recognise a happy dog on 6234 7044 to arrange Voti ng fi nishes 5pm: Tuesday 1 August squat down and slap so. For more on hand only knows this one by a high, wagging tail collecti on of your prize. your knees. Your body signals, effective names, command. and pricked-up ears. language says, “let’s be rewards and bridges It’s easy for a dog to We know the same friends” — most pups (“yes” or “good dog”), become confused in a tail and ears can show will come to you in grab a copy of the ‘Black human world. It’s easy for fear, aggression and this situation and yours & White Dog Book’ us to miss the distractions much more. The “sit” Rabbit friendly hospital. should be rewarded or keep watching this that compete for a dog’s is a dog’s opportunity Huge range of OxBow products. with praise and affection column. attention. Your dog will to demonstrate eager when it does. Don’t underestimate learn that anything that subservience. Do it a lot. Do it at the importance of “sit”. starts with “sit”, ends with After all, it just wants dinner time or whenever It’s a natural, comfortable praise and affection. to please you. Hobart welcomes fi rst fenced dog exercise area THE City of Hobart is creating a new fenced, off-lead dog walking area at John Turnbull Park in Lenah Valley and would like to know what residents think of the design. Dog groups and the athletics club have been involved in the creation of the design, but the City would now like to hear from the broader community. A lower section of the open park area next to the oval will be fenced for off-lead exercising, which means all ENFIELD KENNELS dogs being exercised outside the enclo- sure must be on the lead. & CATTERY In addition to the fencing, the City will also install airlock gates, dog play DOG & CAT RESORT structures and seating for owners, as Only 15 minutes from the airport! well as plant new trees. Fenced dog exercise areas are also We look after your prized dogs on the radar for Mt Stuart and Wellesley and cats, and give them a holiday parks, but the City will monitor the whilst you are on holiday! operation of the John Turnbull facility before making proposals for other areas. 0459 998 009 To have your say about the new Enfield Lane – Campania fenced exercise area, visit yoursay. www.enfieldkennels.com.au hobartcity.com.au. Photo credit: Alastair Bett . 15

Hobart Observer July 2017 15 Community News Sport Textile exhibition comes to Hobart Tassie youth snag Salamanca from 28 July- love has given me great 8 August. pleasure,” Ms Nichols Formed in Hobart said. in 2005, Stitching and “I’ve found Stitching Beyond is a group that and Beyond has helped gold at national celebrates the work of to really improve my textile artists through the knowledge – the sharing exploration of innovative of ideas and techniques and diverse approaches at our monthly meetings to fi bre and mixed media is both informative and trampolining arts. interesting. The biennial exhibi- “Access to local, tion will feature a diverse national and international range of works from its tutors has been wonder- many members across ful and is offered at very championships Tasmania. reasonable rates, consid- Among those to ering the charges paid by share their creations those on the mainland.” will be Hobart resident The Out of Hand ex- Bridget Nichols. hibition will be held from An active member 10am-4pm daily from 28 of the Stitching and Be- July-8 August at the Long yond group, Ms Nichols and Sidespace Galleries, currently spends her time located at 77 Salamanca A felted vessel craft ed by Hobart local and Sti tching and Be- creating felted garments Place, Hobart. yond member Bridget Nichols. and vessels. For more informa- “Working with textiles tion about Stitching STATEWIDE textile bition “Out of Hand”, and the whole creative and Beyond, visit www. art group Stitching and which will be held at process was part of my stitchingandbeyond.com Beyond is gearing up to both the Long and life when I was younger or email stitchingandbe- host its biennial exhi- Sidespace Galleries in and rediscovering that [email protected].

Kick up your heels at the Tasmanian team captains, from left , Blair Kirkpatrick, Jack Penny, Caitlin Eaton and Jacob Smith. Scottish Country Dancers Ball Held annually to which will also include celebrate the tradition- the “Spirit of Scotland” al dancers that have concert performance at been the focal point of St George’s Church Hall Scottish culture over the on Friday 11 August and centuries, the event is a BYO picnic at Rich- a favourite pastime for mond Village Green on both those of Scottish Sunday 13 August. descent and those who In preparation for the simply enjoy dancing Scottish-themed week- The Tasmanian Trampoline Gymnasti cs team, pictured with team leader Ben Kelly, have struck and socialising. end, the Tascal Scottish gold at the 2017 Australian Nati onal Gymnasti cs Championships. This year, the ball Dancers are extending THE Tasmanian Tram- fi nishing in fourth place. within this sport across will be attended by the community members poline Gymnastics team However, Mr Penny the state. Earl of Dunmore, as well a special invitation to has returned triumphant went on to lead the “Some of the high- as visitors from interstate attend a number of in- from the 2017 Australi- men’s team to a bronze lights were the three and dancers from Scot- troductory classes, which an National Gymnastics medal in the men’s tram- gold medals in the youth tish Country Dancing are open to all. Championships, boasting poline team fi nal – the divisions, as well as the groups across Tasmania. The classes are a medal haul of four fi rst time the team has bronze medals in the In addition to the currently being held on gold, four silver and eight medalled in this event. men’s team events on the dancing, which presents Thursday evenings at bronze medals across Trampoline team fi nal day of competition. a marvellous spectacle, 6pm at the Caledonian four disciplines. leader and state team “This is the fi rst time a lavish supper will be Society Hall, located Among those to coach Ben Kelly said this Tasmania has won two served. at 31 Homer Avenue, compete at Hisense was a “great result” for medals in the teams Admittance is $35 Moonah. Arena in June was West Tasmania. competition.” for adults, $15 for those For more information Hobart’s Jack Penny. “There were so many The 2017 Australian aged 18-and-under and or to book tickets, please The most expe- outstanding results in the National Gymnastics The Tascal Scotti sh Country Dancers “Spirit of Scotland” con- $20 for spectators (with contact Sally Ord on rienced trampoline youth and junior interna- Championships was the cert will feature Catherine Strutt on piano and Chris Duncan on supper included). 6231 6585 or email ord. gymnast in Tasmania and tional divisions,” he said. fi rst selection trial for the fi ddle, both pictured above. Bookings are essen- [email protected]. a member of the 2016 “The team competed World Championships, tial, as there will be no Tickets for the con- Olympic Shadow Squad, confi dently across all which will be held in IT’S that time of year Country Dancers Winter door sales. cert can be purchased again, so grab a partner Ball, to be held at the Mr Penny narrowly four disciplines, particu- November. The Winter Ball is the online at Trybooking. missed a spot on the larly in the youth and The fi nal trial will and kick up your heels Hobart Town Hall on 12 centrepiece of a week- com/OWXB or will be at the Tascal Scottish August. podium in the senior junior divisions, highlight- be held in Bendigo in end of social events, available at the door. men’s trampoline event, ing the depth of talent September. MARKETING | ADVERTISING | GRAPHIC DESIGN so much more than Tassie’s top PR consultancy

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16 Hobart Observer July 2017 OBSERVER SPORT New lights in sight for Taroona Tennis Club

Shadow Local Government Minister Madeleine Ogilvie, middle, at North Hobart Oval with players and representati ves of the under-16 girls AFL football teams.

Taroona Tennis Club members, clockwise from left , Andrew Etherington, Oliver Grant, Daniel Kaimatsoglu and young players Sophia Kaimatsoglu and Elsa Grant with Speaker of the House of Assembly and Liberal Member for Denison Elise Archer. Boost for IT was game, set and 40-years. only cover the installa- match for members The new lights will tion of new lights, but of the Taroona Tennis be hinged to reduce also an upgrade to the Club recently when maintenance costs and electrical infrastructure they received news of will have the capacity to in preparation for new a $50,000 Community accommodate advances lighting.” women’s sport Infrastructure Fund (CIF) in technology when LED Mr Grant said the THE Tasmanian Labor Party has moment,” she said. need to do and this announce- grant for the installation globes become more Taroona Tennis Club promised to inject $1.6 million “In many sporting competi- ment takes a fi rst step in the right of new court lights. affordable. was a family-friendly over three-years to build and up- tions, there are currently just not direction.” Taroona Tennis Club Speaker of the establishment. grade sporting facilities to encour- enough adequate facilities to allow Ms Ogilvie, who is also member Oliver Grant House of Assembly and “We are always look- age Tasmanians, and particularly greater participation. president of the Southern Foot- said the CIF grant would Liberal Member for ing to provide opportu- women, into community sport. “It’s not just the players who ball League, recently made the give the club a new lease Denison Elise Archer nities for children to play Shadow Local Government will benefi t – coaches, umpires, announcement at North Hobart on life. said the survival of the and develop their tennis Minister Madeleine Ogilvie said volunteers and members will all Oval. “Taroona is very Taroona Tennis Club was skills with the help of the $4.8 million package would have a better experience at their This was the same day the fortunate to have such a reliant on its member- our Tennis Australia jun- see change rooms built or upgrad- local sports ground. under-16 girls AFL representative modern sporting facility, ship. ior development coach ed across Tasmania each year. “Our sporting clubs have been football teams took to the fi eld in which will have three “Many of the club’s Andrew Etherington,” “It’s really important that gov- doing a great job making girls and the traditional north-south rivalry. courts illuminated when members play social he said. ernments do everything possible women feel welcome, but at some “We all know participation in the project is complet- tennis after work “Also, it is just as to encourage more Tasmanians to grounds there are only one change sports is one of the foundations ed,” he said. throughout the year, so important that parents get involved in a range of sporting room and this makes things diffi - to a happy and healthy life and a The old lighting at adequate court lighting is have time available to competitions that are available, but cult for women’s teams. way of building happy and strong Taroona Tennis Club had essential,” she said. enjoy having a hit in the are not necessarily accessible at the “There is so much more we communities,” Ms Ogilvie said. been in place for roughly “This grant will not evenings.”

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