1 A FREE PUBLICATION FOR THE HOBART MUNICIPALITY www.hobartobserver.com.au AUGUST 2019 Your community. Your backyard. Your newspaper. NEW tow trucks to CLEARING THE WAYremove traffic-blocking vehicles have arrived in Hobart to assist in reduc- ACTION TO EASE HOBART ing congestion during peak periods. “Getting where you need to go, when you need to be there is TRAFFIC CONGESTION STORY CONTINUES PAGE 2 SCIENCE FESTIVAL RAISING THE BAR FULL STORY PAGE 6 From left, wine scientist Peter Dredge, BeakerStreet@TMAG director Dr Margo Adler and McHenry Distillery brand ambassador Kayne Blazely-Kelly are gearing up for the science festival’s biggest program yet. Hobart & Kingborough Rentals It might be cold but the rental market is still hot. Thinking of renting out your property? Talk to us today! 136 Davey Street, Hobart TAS 7000 Raine&Horne Hobart & Kingborough Rentals Property Management Professionals 6229 6633 4/16 Freeman Street, Kingston TAS 7050 2 2 Hobart Observer August 2019 Community News 2019 Homelessness Action to ease Hobart Week kicks off THE national launch munity Services assistant a number of action and of 2019 Homelessness minister Luke Howarth, initiatives as part of the traffic congestion Week was held in Hobart Homelessness Australia City’s Social Inclusion on Monday 5 August. chair and Council to Strategy.” Hobart Lord Mayor Homeless Persons chief The launch was also Anna Reynolds, who executive officer Jenny an opportunity for the is the convenor of the Smith, Shelter Tasmania community to learn more Greater Hobart Home- chief executive officer about essential services lessness Alliance, said Pattie Chugg, Colony 47 provided by Anglicare, that each year Home- chief executive officer CatholicCare, Salvation lessness Week sought Danny Sutton and Kate Army, Bethlehem House to raise awareness of Kelly from City of Ho- and Loui’s Van. people experiencing bart Housing with Digni- To coincide with homelessness, the issues ty Reference Group. the national launch of they faced and the action “Earlier this year, the Homelessness Week, the needed to achieve endur- City of Hobart estab- City has presented a new ing solutions. lished a Housing with Soapbox billboard fea- “This year’s theme of Dignity Reference Group turing ‘Hobartians Facing ‘Housing Ends Homeless- to offer an opportunity Homelessness – 50/50 ness’ aims to highlight the to people with a lived Art Project.’ need for more affordable experience of homeless- The community-fo- housing as the main ness to have a voice and cused art project ex- solution to addressing a place to be heard,” Cr plores the issues around homelessness,” she said. Reynolds said. homelessness using art “The City of Hobart “This group has the as a vehicle to connect has long recognised its crucial role of support- diverse viewpoints and role in supporting the ing the Council in the create collaboration organisations that work review of its Housing and with a result that can be to tackle homelessness. Homelessness strategy, shared, exhibited and “This year we being a vital reference foster discussion. strengthened those part- point for Council deci- The billboard artwork nerships and maximised sions about homelessness will be on display until 1 opportunities to work and identifying priorities September 2019 at Ma- more closely with the to advocate and lobby thers Place in Criterion not-for-profit charities state and federal govern- Lane, on the rear wall and the Tasmanian and ments. of the State Library and Commonwealth govern- “Over the past few the side of the Playhouse Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael Ferguson with Brad Johnson, from Stornoway, with the new rapid-response tow truck. ments.” years, we have de- Theatre. Cr Reynolds was veloped some strong To learn more about FROM FRONT PAGE From 14 October, in improving time relia- the Southern Outlet, joined at the launch by relationships and partner- the Soapbox billboards, important for all Tasma- new incident response bility and traffic flow on Macquarie and Davey Community Housing, ships with the commu- visit hobartcity.com.au/ nians,” Minister for Infra- tow trucks will be used Hobart’s streets.” streets, Brooker Highway, Homelessness and Com- nity sector and delivered soapbox. structure and Transport to remove vehicles from As part of the Domain Highway, Tas- Michael Ferguson said. clearways on Macquarie expanded incident man Highway and East ADVERTISEMENT “So, from 5 August Street in the morning response program, from Derwent Highway. a range of measures peak period to improve 5 August the incident “This program will will come into force to the reliability of traffic response service on the allow for incidents to be Elise reduce congestion in the flow through the city. Tasman Bridge will be cleared more quickly, Hobart CBD and key In preparation for extended to operate allowing busy arterials to feeder routes.” this major change, from 7am to 6pm, dur- return to normal service clearway hours on ing the week. faster, at the busiest These include: Macquarie Street have Mr Ferguson said the times of the day,” Mr Archer • An extension of tow been extended by an Tasman Bridge was key Ferguson said. truck hours to run all hour in the morning to for the movement of “Continuing to build Your local Liberal day on the Tasman begin at 6.30am, with traffic across Hobart. an efficient and effective Member for Clark Bridge. signage updated to make “The extended transport network for • Tow away signs it known. service will allow us to Hobart is a key priority 62 Main Rd, Moonah installed on Macquarie “We understand that respond immediately to and our comprehensive Street. changing traffic condi- incidents on the bridge traffic incident response • Clearways on Mac- tions can be challeng- throughout the day and plan, utilising leading quarie Street extend- ing, so there will be a reduce the chance that traffic management ed by an hour each minimal grace period to any flow-on delays con- technology, is part of our morning to start from adjust to the tow truck tinue into the afternoon broader commitment Please contact me: 6.30am. enforcement, while tick- peak,” he said. to maintaining Hobart’s p: 6212 2210 • The first of a new fleet ets will still be issued,” In the coming liveability.” e: [email protected] of the latest quick-re- Mr Ferguson said. months, a similar service More information is m: PO Box 426, Moonah, 7009 sponse tow trucks “Quickly responding will be rolled out to available on the Trans- www.elisearcher.com arriving to service the to breakdowns, traffic in- respond to incidents port website at www. Hobart CBD and key cidents or illegally parked during the morning and transport.tas.gov.au/road/ Authorised by Elise Archer, 62 Main Rd, Moonah, 7009 feeder routes. cars will play a key role afternoon peaks on network/clearwayzones. AUGUSTSPECIAL FEATURES JUST A LITTLE The Hobart Observer is your community monthly newspaper reaching 24,888 DENTAL HEALTH: Page 8 - 9 Reminder homes and businesses, distributed on the second Tuesday of each month. 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