Eastern Shore Sun June 2021

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JUNE 2021

CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES ON BRAND NEW GLEBE HILL VILLAGE RETAIL CENTRE CONSTRUCTION on Tipalea Partners’ $35 million Glebe Hill Village retail centre has officially kicked off with a soil turning ceremony.

Located at the intersection of the South Arm Highway and Pass Road in Howrah, Glebe Hill Village is the first new neighbourhood shopping centre to be developed in metropolitan Hobart in more

than a decade.

It is already 90 per cent leased with just four vacant stores remaining.

Anchor tenants include Coles and a drive through McDonald’s.

Acquired by Tipalea in 2016, the site is in close proximity to several new residential estates on the Eastern Shore.

The retail centre is set to

create around 200 jobs during construction and more than 350 jobs once the centre opens.

Clarence City Council Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said the Glebe Hill Village Shopping Centre would be a welcome addition to the rapidly growing community and provide numerous services vital to the Clarence Plains area.

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Council News CLARENCE CITY COUNCIL Key decisions from the council meeting held on 10 May and 31 May 2021 included: 10 May: • Approved a development application for a Men’s Shed at South Arm. • Approved a planning scheme amendment at 18 Downhams Road, Risdon Vale.

• Approved an amendment to the 2020/2021 Budget Estimates to include the Federal Government Phase 2 Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Fund Program.

• Adopted the Quarterly Report January-March 2021.

31 May: • Approved development applications for a dwelling at Seven Mile Beach; and three multiple dwellings in Lindisfarne.

• Approved the extension of trading hours of a boarding kennel in Acton Park.

• Endorsed a referral from Brighton Council for an amendment to the Southern Tasmanian Regional Land Use Strategy to extend the Urban Growth Boundary at Brighton.

• Commenced the formal process to endorse a new lease agreement with Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre for the Heemskirk Community Garden.

• Consented to a modification to an existing easement situated at the Copping Refuse Disposal Site.

• Endorsed the draft revision of council’s Dog Management Policy 2021 and an eight-week period of public consultation.

Upcoming council meeting dates: Monday 21 June and Monday 12 July 2021 at 7pm. Available via livestreaming through council’s website.

Members of the public wishing to attend in person will need to register via council’s website here: www.ccc.tas. gov.au/your-council/council-meetings/ council-meeting-bookings

PROGRAMS Fitness in the Park Winter Program: Tuesday and Friday at 9.30am at Bellerive Beach Park. Visit www.liveclarence.com.au

COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS Bayview Secondary College Sports Precinct Master Plan The second stage of consultation for the draft Dog Management Policy is now open.

Consultation closes 2 July 2021. For more information, visit www.yoursay.ccc.tas. gov.au.

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WORKS: JUNE - JULY 2021 Roads and footpaths • Pothole repairs at various locations • Guidepost replacement throughout the municipality • Road reconstruction on Hadlow Road • Continuation of Kangaroo Bay Boardwalk refurbishment • Shoulder widening of a section of Back Tea Tree Road around the Bourbon Avenue area • Construction of multi-user path on the Rosny Foreshore Trail – Montagu Bay to Rosny College • Bellerive Pier construction • Rural footpath on Acton Road • Bellerive Beach Park cycleway upgrade • Pavement reconstruction on Duntroon Drive, Rokeby • Upgrade to lead-in area to the East Derwent Highway at Pipers Road, Rokeby • Asphalt and spray sealing works at various locations • Footpath reconstruction on Hookey Court and Atkins Street, Rokeby • Erosion protection at Saundersons Road, Risdon

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CONSULTATION on a proposed draft master plan for a community sporting precinct at Bayview Secondary College will close soon.

Clarence City Council, in collaboration with the college and the Department of Education, has prepared the draft master plan to address the lack of sporting facilities in the Clarence Plains area.

The consultation was launched at an official opening event last month, attended by Clarence City Council

Alderman and staff, Bayview staff and students, state and local politicians, and sporting body representatives.

The proposed community sporting precinct will encourage increased participation in sport and recreation, while also improving physical, social and educational outcomes within the immediate community.

Consultation closes 2 July 2021.

To have your say, visit www.yoursay.ccc.tas. gov.au.

Bayview Secondary College students, clockwise from back left, Sienna Clout (grade 7), Stef Harris (grade 11), Mohenoa Maafu (grade 7), and Hayden Lovell (grade 12).

• Minor drainage works as required • Stormwater maintenance at various locations • Stormwater upgrades at Boldrewood Court, Dulcot and Jacombe Street, Richmond • Culvert upgrade on Ringwood Road, Lauderdale

Parks and Reserves • Elevated work platform tree work at various locations • Park maintenance as per established maintenance schedules • Soft fall containment and park upgrades at Carbeen Street, Flinders Street and Raleigh Court • Net replacement Clarence High School

Natural Area Management • Maintenance of walking tracks in natural areas and Tangara Trail • Maintenance and management of natural areas as per the various Natural Area Management Plans • Maintenance of tracks as per Safety Audit recently undertaken • Fuel reduction and heap burns as required in natural areas, as conditions allow • Cliff-top fence installation at Second Bluff, Bellerive • Roscommon fencing on Equestrian Drive, Lauderdale • Drinking station installs at Conara Reserve Montagu Bay and Lucy Way Park, Clarendon Vale • Fencing installation on the Tangara Trail • Track upgrades at the Mortimer Bay coastal reserve • Single Hill track links/upgrades • Tracks at Seven Mile Beach, Acton Creek Track and coastal reserve track • Lauderdale Canal public toilet construction, Lauderdale • Calverton Hall public toilet construction, South Arm • Jetty Road public toilet construction, South Arm • Howrah REC Centre minor sound proofing and kitchen upgrades (part of Alma Street radio station group temporary relocation) For more information, visit www.ccc.tas.gov.au or call us on 03 6217 9500

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“This development will provide a significant benefit for the growing area of Clarence Plains, which we predict will grow to a population of more than 20,000 people and become a satellite city in its own right in another 10 years’ time,” he said.

“It will help ensure we have more infrastructure and services in place to meet the needs of this booming area.”

Tipalea Partners chief executive officer Scott Spanton said he was excited to work with Tasmanian contractors Fairbrother on construction.

“Glebe Hill Village will bring high quality retail variety, convenience and jobs to residents, and it’s been wonderful to see the immense interest and support from the local community and council,” he said.

Along with Coles and McDonald’s, the 5,900 square metre Glebe Hill Village shopping centre will consist of 18 other speciality shops in an air-conditioned mall with 260 car spaces.

It is also set to become Hobart’s most connected retail centre with a suite of innovative smart tech features including its own app, free wireless phone charging and wi-fi, real time air quality monitoring, smart bathrooms that monitor water usage, parcel lockers, recycling stations and EV chargers.

Other retailers secured so far include Australia Post, a chemist and medical centre, Subway, Sushi Train, Pizzarazzi, a nail salon, bakery, bottle shop, massage parlour and phone repairs.

Glebe Hill Village is due to open in September 2022.

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Time to get vaccinated GARDENING IN JUNE The cooler months are a good time to do any major landscaping ideas you may have had over the hot Summer.

Perhaps some areas of the lawn have suffered due to heavy foot traffic or shade – these areas may be improved with gravel paths or some pavers.

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Mr O’Byrne received his first dose of the jab in early June and put the call out for all other

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Participants run the beach for breast cancer awareness HUNDREDS of enthusiastic participants walked, jogged or ran Bellerive Beach on Mother’s Day to raise funds and awareness for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

After the 2020 Mother’s Day Classic was forced to go virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 event included three brand new locations at Bellerive, Launceston and Devonport.

Even though smaller in size and more informal than what had been hosted in the past, the events were high on community spirit.

Participants loved the new Bellerive location, enjoying the beach and stunning views that the Eastern Shore offered.

“This year has been incredible to see the community get behind this great event and for the first time in history, we saw the event expanded into Launceston and Devonport,” event manager Tasmania Nikki Long said.

“This year, we also made history with participants able to take part and register their furry friends for the very first time.

“We look forward to getting active for breast cancer research in 2022 and celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic.”

The Mother’s Day Classic is held in 75 locations across Australia, with tens of thousands of people participating each year.

Ms Long said 2021 was her fourth year being the event manager for the Mother’s Day Classic Fun Run. “This year it was far more personal for me as I dedicated this event to my very own mum who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2020,” she said.

“When finding out my mum had been diagnosed with breast cancer, she set herself a goal to take part for the very first time alongside many others who were experiencing the same journeys as she had been.”

Since 1998, the Mother’s Day Classic Foundation has raised almost $38 million for breast cancer research.

People can still donate, with fundraising open until 30 June 2021.

For more information, visit mothersdayclassic. com.au.

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No changes to beaches recommended in dog policy update AFTER significant community interest that saw more than 3000 responses, the second stage of consultation on the draft of Clarence City Council’s Dog Management Policy launched earlier this month.

The draft Dog Management Policy recommended no changes to Roches, Howrah and Bellerive beaches, in line with vast community support for things to stay the same.

Anzac Park was also recommended to stay off-lead, with a reminder that dogs near or on the walking track should be on-lead, as is currently the case.

The draft policy has now gone back out for additional community consultation which started 2 June 2021 and will run for a period of eight weeks.

Clarence City Council Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said he felt the report reflected the

overall priorities of the community and broad feedback to-date.

“We thank everyone for getting involved and helping to shape this policy,” he said.

“We encourage the community to stay engaged in this process as we move forward to the next stage of consultation.”

Other recommendations include the move to on-lead for council bushland reserves, nature recreation areas, and multiuser pathways.

This brings these reserves and multiuser pathways in line with their respective Reserve Activity Plans and also takes into account safety concerns from increased and varying use of the pathways, particularly since the emergence of COVID. The second draft of the Dog Management Policy is now available for comment at www.yoursay. ccc.tas.gov.au until 28 July 2021.

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ChangeFest on the Road comes to Clarence Plains TASMANIA is set to host the national ChangeFest event in 2022.

ChangeFest is a national placebased education and community gathering that runs over several days.

The main event in 2021 was held in the Northern Territory, with smaller versions happening across the country.

In February, Clarence Plains community group One Community

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Together hosted ChangeFest on the Road that brought people together to discuss positive changes being made by local leaders and creatives.

More than 130 people attended the

Grace Centre for talks, tree planting, silent disco, community barbecue and more, with lifelong connections made and beautiful stories shared.

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Preventing criminal activity a priority during Crime Stoppers Week

From left, Tasmania Police Commissioner Jonathan Higgins, Crime Stoppers Tasmania chief executive officer Jane Croswell, Crime Stoppers Tasmania chair David Daniels OAM, Tasmania Police Acting Deputy Commissioner Donna Adams, and Tasmania Police Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar.

THE work of Crime Stoppers was recognised during Tasmanian Crime Stoppers Week starting from 31 May, with there being a strong focus on illicit drugs, their entry points into the community, and the role Tasmanians could play in fighting this serious crime.

Crime Stoppers Week is designed to raise awareness about what everyone in the state can do to combat criminal activity.

Crime Stoppers Tasmania is central to this effort because intelligence provided by the community through Crime Stoppers is a powerful weapon for the police.

“No one wants to see drugs in our communities,” Crime Stoppers Tasmania chair David Daniels OAM said.

“Being an island state has made it easier for Tasmania to keep COVID at bay.

“Let’s do the same to keep drugs out of Tasmania and catch those who engage in this ugly trade.

“Our police do a wonderful job in crime fighting, but in solving crime, police face hurdles that Crime Stoppers is designed to counter.

“We are a conduit between Tasmania Police and the community, while maintaining the anonymity of those who provide information.”

While supply chains have been disrupted, drug trafficking within Tasmania has remained a significant issue.

Mr Daniels said supply and gateways of illicit drugs were key targets of this year’s communityled Crime Stoppers campaign, which focused on gathering local intelligence and engaging with Tasmanians for a safer Tasmania.

“Everyday Tasmanians can assist in combatting drug related and other crimes by telling us what they know anonymously,” he said.

“Drug dealers are often hiding in plain sight in our communities and can be masters of blending in.

“People often feel powerless to act or think someone else will do something.

“In the meantime, drugs are harming our loved ones and cause other crimes.

“Thanks to Tasmanians who have used Crime Stoppers to support our police in deterring and solving crime, we have seen a marked increase in anonymous reports from the wider community.

“In the past three years, there has been a 27 per cent increase in reports, with an 18 per cent increase in reports specifically about drug related activity.”

Mr Daniels encouraged the Tasmanian community to speak up, but stay secret by anonymously reporting criminal activity through the Crime Stoppers Tasmania website at https://www. crimestopperstas.com. au/support-us/reporta-crime/ or by phoning Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

ELECTION WELCOMES NEW MEMBER FOR FRANKLIN NEW Labor MP Dean Winter is keen to hear from Eastern Shore residents on local issues, especially on public transport and infrastructure.

Mr Winter will be sworn in as Member for Franklin later this month after he topped the primary vote for his party in the state election.

Up until the election, Mr Winter served as Kingborough Mayor and said local infrastructure issues would be a key focus for him in his first term in Parliament.

“Door knocking in Clarence felt a bit like speed dating – I am looking forward to spending more time talking to people and getting to know the issues,” he said.

“Over the next four years, I want to make sure I’m spending the time to understand the opportunities and the challenges right across the electorate.

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with people over the past couple of months, the issues are pretty similar to those on the other side of the river.

“Infrastructure and services are not keeping up with growth.”

Mr Winter said he wanted to hear directly from Eastern Shore residents on what mattered to them.

He pointed out that his electorate of Franklin included the council areas of Clarence, Kingborough and the

Huon Valley, all of which were experiencing rapid population growth.

“What I learnt from being mayor is that we need to have a better plan for growth in greater Hobart,” he said.

“Councils can build playgrounds, local roads and footpaths, but the big stuff needs to be done by the Tasmanian Government.

“We need to have a plan that talks about building the infrastructure a growing city needs and

that should come before the new housing, not years later.”

Mr Winter said long waiting lists for elective surgery and traffic congestion showed infrastructure and health services in the region were under pressure.

Mr Winter’s office is now open in the Channel Court shopping centre in Kingston and can be contacted by phoning 6212 2361 or by emailing dean.winter@ parliament.tas.gov.au.

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FUNDING TO SUPPORT FAST-GROWING CLARENCE PLAINS IS WELCOMED CLARENCE City Council welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment of $44 million in the 2021-22 Federal Budget to help fund upgrades to a major transport corridor in Clarence.

The funding will specifically support upgrades to Rokeby

and South Arm roads in the Clarence Plains region and follows a State Liberal Party preelection commitment in April of $55 million towards the same corridor.

City of Clarence Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said the upgrades were important

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“The City of Clarence is experiencing substantial growth and the Clarence Plains region, in particular, has seen significant land development in recent years,” he said.

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“I look forward to working with both Federal and State Governments to deliver on these upgrades.”

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Alderman Chipman said council had recently

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Raw Strength Tasmania owner and head coach Matthew McKay said it provided affordable, top-quality training to athletes, especially to disabled, aged and disadvantaged people.

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community focused strength gym, where we work with all walks of life and strive to create an even playing field for all people,” he said.

“We are located in Clarendon Vale and Moonah and train people from both sites, as well as have people do their own fitness training there.”

The work it has done in the community has provided the pathway for drug-free strength in the state, running a not-forprofit event where it flew

the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority in to test the competitors.

It has since run 12 events.

It has also run the only Para Lifting Competition in Tasmanian history, and its low-cost gym at the Clarendon Vale Neighbourhood Centre has helped provide many people with health, fitness and wellbeing at discounted prices.

During the COVID-19 lockdown, they provided free programs designed for home training for

vulnerable people and the elderly.

Mr McKay said winning the award meant a lot to the community of Raw Strength.

“For us as a gym and team, it’s the culmination of years of work, and to be noticed and appreciated feels very good for all of us involved – it will keep us motivated for sure,” he said.

“It feels incredible to be in the same conversation as the other finalists, let alone win.

“It seems kind of unreal

From left, Raw Strength Tasmania owner and head coach Matthew McKay, and St.LukesHealth vice chair Mel Lukianenko.

when you’re lined up against people like that who are so very talented and motivated.”

The awards were announced in front of 340 guests at the Wrest Point Casino on 14 May. The other 10 category winners were: • Colony 47 Transition to Work Award – Bryce Taylor.

• Dental South First Nations People Achievement Award – Bianca Templar.

• First National Real Estate Leadership

Award – Kaytlyn Johnson.

• Heather & Christopher Chong Community Service and Volunteering Award – Lara Emmett.

• Motors Tasmania Sports Award – Liam Johnston.

• Qoin Small Business Achiever Award – Beadoughs Donuts of Emu Heights.

• Spirit of Tasmania Tourism and Hospitality Award – Holly Bowden.

• Spirit Super Create Change Award – Grace Tame.

T• ADPAC Print Service to the Disability Sector Award – Jessica Benge.

• 2021 Premier’s Young Achiever of the Year – Kaytlyn Johnson.

Each winner received $1000 thanks to prize patron Axsys, as well as a trophy.

Bron Shelverton was also announced as the People’s Choice Award winner.

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Youth given the reins for annual Youth Week celebrations THE value of young people in the Clarence community was celebrated during Youth Week with a free event from local service providers.

The inaugural event was hosted by Clarence Council Youth Services, Youth Network Advisory Group (YNAG) and prefects from Clarence High School.

The collaboration meant that a range of ideas from across Clarence could be brought together to plan an event that would appeal to young people, from a young person’s perspective.

The event was held on the oval at Clarence High School and offered entertainment, popular

inflatable activities and games, plus information stalls from important youth resources, including youth mental health support service Headspace.

Karadi Aboriginal Organisation attended presenting its Deadly Choice program, as well as Mission Australia Youth Beat that provided entertainment and education.

A nurse from the Education Department was also on-site to offer free health advice.

Clarence City Council Mayor Doug Chipman said being a young person in 2021 could bring many opportunities but also challenges that were not understood by all.

“The youth in Clarence have so much to offer our community both now and in the future, and it is important that they feel supported and acknowledged,” he said.

“A lot of effort was put into this event by local young people, who were supported by council staff, and they should all feel proud of what they achieved by putting something of this size together.

“I think it is a sign that our future is in good hands.”

Positive feedback was received from the young attendees and it is hoped that a similar event can be held next year during Youth Week, building on what was achieved this year.

YNAG is a committee of council for young people in Clarence and helps to provide a stronger voice for people aged 12 to 24 in the community.

The group, who meet fortnightly, are seeking new members to join and help shape the decisions which affect young people.

YNAG works with council on projects, and events like Youth Day, and are given opportunities to learn skills that can be used throughout their lives.

For more information or to join the group, contact the Clarence Council Youth Services Coordinator on youthservices@ccc.tas. gov.au or 6247 1230.

Youth Day coordinators with the Clarence High School prefect cohort and the Youth Network Advisory Group.

Shiploads supporting Tasmanians through COVID-19 SHIPLOADS is donating more than $500,000 worth of sanitiser – or 60,000 litres – to charitable organisations, Tasmanian sporting and community clubs, and groups to assist them to meet their COVID-19 safety plans.

Managing director Ashley Wilson said through word of mouth, the company had already distributed $386,000 of sanitiser state-wide through its 13 stores to more than 300 different recipients.

“They include 126 football clubs, 16 netball associations, Little Athletics, the Salvation Army, Variety Club of Tasmania, RSL clubs, Lions clubs, tennis, basketball and soccer clubs, and numerous disability services,” he said.

Mr Wilson said Shiploads had also added in 70,000 packets of anti-

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really help clubs and sporting organisations to save money and remain compliant with COVID regulations and keep their participants and our community safe.”

St Giles chief development officer Nic Stephen said during 2020, St Giles’ teams were on the frontline, providing COVIDsafe services to more than 3000 vulnerable Tasmanians.

“They did not miss a day,” he said.

“This significant donation by Shiploads provides our teams and those we serve with security.

“We also value the recognition by Shiploads of the value of people who work or are participants in the disability sector.”

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From left, St Giles development officer Nic Stephen, Shiploads chief executive officer Ashley Wilson, Billie Nelson from Little Athletics, Cripps Waratah Netball Club and state under 17 team representative Chanelle Byers, Simon Plumb from Taroona Penguins Rugby Club, and Clubs Tasmania project manager Andrew Moore.

One Community Together connecting with community CLARENCE Plains community members, as well as local and place-based service providers and other people who have an interest in the wellbeing of the Clarence Plains community, have been invited to have ‘Afternoon Tea with One

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Clubs Tasmania project manager Andrew Moore said his organisation, part of the Tasmanian Hospitality Association, had more than 230 community, sporting and RSL member clubs, who were largely run by volunteers.

“We’re really pleased to facilitate the distribution of this generous donation to our members and help reduce costs for the clubs so they can keep thriving,” he said.

“This donation will

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ADVICE ON GETTING VACCINATED AGAINST COVID Dr Shannon Melody, Specialist Medical Advisor, Tasmanian Vaccination Emergency Operations Centre COVID-19 vaccinations are a big step towards protecting the lives of millions of people around the globe and reducing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On a global scale, COVID-19 has already claimed the lives of more than 3.3 million people.

All Tasmanians need to have accurate information to help them make an informed decision about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

Below are answers to Tasmania’s most frequently asked questions.

Why should I get vaccinated?

Vaccination is an

important way to protect you, your family and your community against COVID-19.

You will be protected from severe COVIDrelated illness and will have the peace of mind of offering another layer of protection to your loved ones and the people around you.

High levels of vaccination against COVID-19 is a key tool in fighting the pandemic.

If most of the adult population gets vaccinated, this will reduce the health, social and economic impacts of the pandemic.

Every dose of vaccine makes a difference.

Which COVID-19 vaccines are available in Tasmania and how do they work?

There are currently two COVID-19 vaccines available in

Australia: the Pfizer vaccine and the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Both vaccines require two doses.

For the Pfizer vaccine you will receive two vaccinations approximately three weeks apart.

For the AstraZeneca vaccine you will receive two vaccinations approximately 12 weeks apart.

Both vaccines are highly effective at reducing the severity of COVID-19.

Both vaccines work by training your immune system to recognise and respond to the virus that causes COVID-19.

What about vaccine side effects and the blood clotting issue?

More than a billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been delivered globally to date.

The COVID-19 vaccinations available in Australia have been approved by our expert regulatory body, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

Once approved, the TGA and the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) monitor data within Australia and from around the world to ensure that the vaccines remain safe.

All vaccines can have side effects, and the COVID-19 vaccines are no different.

After vaccination, some people experience no side effects at all and some experience mild side effects.

Serious side effects are very rare.

Common side effects of vaccination may include redness at the vaccine site, a sore arm, muscle aches and fatigue.

Some people may

also experience a mild fever or headache.

These symptoms usually start within 24 hours of vaccination and last for one to two days.

These symptoms are not of concern unless severe or persistent.

If you experience side effects that worry you, contact your GP. A rare but serious side effect called thrombosis with thrombocytopaenia syndrome (TTS) has been associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine.

TTS occurs when there are blood clots (thrombosis) and low platelets (thrombocytopaenia).

This syndrome generally occurs between four to 20 days after the first dose of the vaccine.

Global data suggests that while the overall incidence of TTS is low, it is higher in those under 50 years of age.

This newly described

syndrome is different from more common clots, such as deep vein thrombosis.

These more common blood clots can occur in around 50 Australians every day separate to vaccination and are not related to the rare TTS clotting disorder.

TTS has not been seen after the Pfizer vaccine.

As a result, the Pfizer vaccine is the preferred vaccine for people under 50 years of age.

If you have already received your first dose of AstraZeneca without complication, there is no reason to delay or miss your second dose (even if you are under 50).

Both doses of the vaccine are required to be protected against COVID-19.

If you have any concerns about getting vaccinated, speak with your usual health care provider.

Which vaccine should I get?

Pfizer is preferred over the AstraZeneca vaccine for adults under the age of 50.

In people aged 50 years and over, AstraZeneca is recommended.

The benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risk of the rare but serious blood clotting complication for people in this age group.

This is because the risk of serious outcomes from COVID-19 infection increase with age.

Decisions about which vaccine to administer are based on the best medical evidence available.

If you have particular concerns about your own circumstances or condition, please speak to your doctor or health care provider.

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Clarence City Council thanks valued volunteers CLARENCE City Council acknowledged the selfless work and dedication of volunteers across the city at a civic event held during National Volunteer Week.

The Volunteer Reception returned in 2021 to show thanks to the valued contributions volunteers make to the Clarence community after a forced hiatus last year due to the impacts of COVID-19.

In Clarence, volunteers of all ages and back-

grounds are engaged across a broad range of activities.

These include aiding in social support, gardening, transport and domestic assistance, environmental work, representation on council committees, as well as events support and other community programs.

Clarence City Council Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman thanked the volunteers and said the

Clarence volunteers, from left, Colleen Fletcher from CWA Bellerive, Bree Huter from the Volunteer Network and Viv Carson from CWA Bellerive.

true value of volunteering to our community was almost immeasurable for both people in the community, as well as the environment.

“Volunteers give their time generously and work hard to make our little corner of the world, Clarence, a brighter place,” he said.

“Not only do they give their time, but they also give what is less tangible.

“They give their smiles, prioritise others’ needs, put their hands to good use – and so often they share a part of their souls, and personalities.”

Mayor Chipman said by reaching out and making connections with people – especially those who were isolated or vulnerable –volunteers made a positive impact on others.

“For example, the assistance given by volunteers might brighten someone’s day – or might even improve a vulnerable person’s whole outlook on life,” he said.

The event was held at Clarence on the Bay last month with representatives from multiple organisations hearing from guest speaker, Volunteer-

ing Tasmania, strategic manager of innovation and lead Amy Bailey.

Ms Bailey spoke about what volunteering in Clarence looked like now, following impacts like COVID-19 and an ageing population, and into the future.

“It was great to be invited along to the 2021 Clarence City Council Community Volunteer Reception and talk about the future of volunteering in Clarence,” she said.

“It was a way to recognise the huge contribution volunteers make to the

From left, volunteers Nayton Martelli from Youth Network Advisory Group (YNAG), Heather Dalgiesh from Clarence Positive Ageing Advisory Committee, and Emma-Lee Dalgliesh from YNAG.

community every day and thank them for all their efforts.”

Volunteer involvement assists council to achieve strategic goals and the delivery of a range of services and initiatives, as well as helping to provide people with much needed support, a sense of belonging and worth.

The event was MCd

by Volunteering Tasmania chief executive officer Lisa Schimanski, who said she was pleased to see Clarence City Council identifying and acknowledging the value of volunteering

across the community.

“Volunteering was deeply impacted by COVID-19, but it has been very encouraging to see so many organisations continuing their work and many individuals getting involved for the first time,” she said.

To learn more about volunteering in Clarence, phone 6217 9500, email the Clarence Community Volunteer Service at ccvs@ ccc.tas.gov.au, or email council’s natural areas volunteer coordinator at rosborne@ccc.tas.gov.au.

Volunteers Fourth Officer Adrian Bricknell and Fire Fighter Joanna Voss from Risdon Volunteer Branch of the Tasmania Fire Service.

WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE TASMANIAN VOLUNTEER AWARDS 2021 THE valuable contribution volunteers make to the Tasmanian community was acknowledged at a reception held at Blundstone Arena recently when the winners of the Tasmanian Volunteer Awards 2021 were announced.

Patron of Volunteering Tasmania, Her Excellency, Professor the Honourable Kate Warner AC, Governor of Tasmania, hosted the 30 finalists, their nominators, industry sponsors and VIPs at the official awards ceremony, which also signified the start of National Volunteer Week (17 to 21 May 2021).

Among the award recipients was Howrah

resident Suzie Calvert who was presented with the Sport, Recreation and Service Groups Award sponsored by Volunteering Tasmania.

Ms Calvert has volunteered with Hockey Tasmania as a volunteer manager at big tournaments for many years.

In December 2020, she was also awarded the Hockey Tasmania Volunteer Award.

Ms Calvert said she was stunned to be announced as the winner.

“It’s very special to be recognised as a volunteer at any awards, but I volunteer because I enjoy it,” she said.

“I want to give back

to help others that I was privileged to have when playing sport.

“We have an amazing group of volunteers at Hockey Tasmania who are always willing to help me when tournaments are in our state.”

Other award winners included: • Community Care and Health Volunteer Award (sponsored by Anglicare Tasmania) – Robert Thomas from the Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association.

• Education, Science and Technology Volunteer Award (sponsored by Spirit Super) – Niamh Chapman from Edge Radio.

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• Emergency Services Volunteer Award (sponsored by Lifeline Tasmania) – Wayne Doran from Volunteer Ambulance Officers Association of Tasmania.

• Arts, Heritage, Tourism and Events Volunteer Award (sponsored by VIRA) – Charles Burns from Heritage Sailing Tasmania.

• Environment, Animal Care and Conservation Volunteer Award (sponsored by AON) – Nicky van Dijk from Fossil Free UTAS. • Lifetime Achievement Volunteer Ward (sponsored by Aurora Energy) – Lorraine Walker from the Rotary Club of D’Entrecasteaux Channel.

• Youth Volunteer Award (in partnership with Youth Network of Tasmania) – Nicky

From left, Volunteering Tasmania chair Georgie Ibbott, award winner Suzie Calvert and Volunteering Tasmania chief executive officer Lisa Schimanski.

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Volunteering Tasmania chief executive officer Dr Lisa Schimanski said the judging panel always found it extremely difficult to narrow down the finalists when so many people were making incredible contributions in their communities across the state.

“In the spirit of this year’s National Volunteer Week theme ‘Recognise.

Reconnect. Reimagine’, I want to remind every volunteer that their contribution, big or small, is appreciated and is significant,” she said.

“Volunteering is not measured through the number of hours people give, but by the impact of what they’re doing.

“It does not matter if you are giving one hour a week, a few hours each month, or more, collectively volunteers are contributing an estimated $4 billion to Tasmania each year and making an enormous difference – for this we thank them all.”

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Virtual reality helping forge future careers AS part of National Careers Week, Guilford Young College recently assisted students to explore future career pathways in a fun and engaging way by utilising virtual reality (VR) technology.

Students at the Glenorchy campus accessed VR headsets from Work Windows to experience what it would be like to work in different types of workplaces.

More than 100 students utilised the VR technology experiencing careers such as fire-fighter, agronomist, physiotherapist and more.

“National Careers Week is about highlighting careers and possibilities available to young people in Tasmania,” Guilford Young College pathways and careers counsellor

Deborah Winton said.

“The college’s careers counselling service provides students the opportunity to plan and navigate their pathways planning moving towards post-year 12 life.

“This initiative provided a taster of careers students may have have ever considered.

“It was an excellent way to actually see what it would be like working in that area or industry.”

Some year 10 students from Dominic College were also invited to experience the virtual reality.

“Dominic College students considered opportunities and chatted about career pathways available to them as they transition to Guilford Young College,” Ms Winton said.

Guilford Young College Glenorchy campus year 12 student Angus McGregor said the experience helped him see what pathways were available to him.

“It was great being able to experience that sort of thing in a very different medium and it was very exciting to see these careers in an interactive way,” he said.

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A NEW chilly initiative is encouraging the Tasmanian community to don their best pair of shorts and speak out to seek help.

‘Shorts Day’ is an initiative from SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY and will be held on Monday 21 June.

SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY founder Mitch McPherson said Shorts Day aimed to spark conversations in the Tasmanian community about mental health as well as raise funds.

“This will be our first Shorts Day encouraging the Tasmanian community to continue conversations about mental health,” he said.

“We want Tasmanians to wear shorts on the shortest day of the year to work or to school, or host a fundraiser.

“Together, braving the cold and braving the conversation around mental health.”

Mr McPherson said Shorts Day was an innovative and impactful way to bring the Tasmanian community together.

“SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY has sparked thousands of conversations in the past eight years, but we want

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“We created Shorts Day to stand unified in breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide.”

Mr McPherson said the Winter date of Shorts Day was significant.

“This is an opportunity for us to show the

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“But Shorts Day represents an opportunity for us to do it together, as a community.”

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Night hikes a hit Jo-Cordell Cooper* HIKING has certainly increased in popularity since our COVID-19 lockdown last year.

Hiking in groups was one of the last group activities to be cancelled and one of the first to be reinstated after isolation.

Hiking is good for you physically, mentally and socially so my group of beginner hikers were keen to get back into our Friday Night Hikes routine.

However, it was midwinter and dark.

As an experienced hiker, I knew there was benefit in hiking at night.

Just about every global walk I have completed has an early morning or late night hike offering – to see the sun rise or set on a remote mountain somewhere on the globe.

I knew if I could encourage my clients to come hiking in the dark, I would be meeting their needs in so many ways.

The question was – would they want to hike mid-Winter?

Would the cold and dark put them off?

All but one of my clients thought it was a great idea, and I was back in business.

Every Friday night we meet, with flashlight and warm clothing, at a different location on the Eastern Shore.

We use well marked tracks and surprise the infrequent but curious dog walkers with our head torches and beanies.

We are winding around the neighbourhood green spaces that are largely without anyone in them at all.

We know where all the local frogs hang out and which walks are best to do when the moon is full.

There is always a hill – it is a fitness walk after all.

We explore all the little known cut through paths to access different views, but generally we see the Derwent, city lights, the bridges and glorious Kunanyi as the sun sets.

It is a calming and a definite full stop to the working week.

When I began the Friday Night Hikes, I was only thinking in terms of hiking fitness, but it soon became obvious

From left, night hike participants, Jo Cordell-Cooper, Kelliann Brown, Deidre Wilson and Alison Triffett.

that people come for a number of reasons and mostly that was for the social connection and jump start to a great weekend.

These participants have become friends and welcome ‘newbies’ with a warm and supportive environment.

As our fitness improves, we look forward to half day walks

on Kunanyi and we recently visited Mount Field for the turning of the fagus – Australia’s only deciduous beech.

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PRINCE PHILIP’S LAST VISIT TO LINDISFARNE

by Reg. A. Watson THE recent passing of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, has prompted many to reflect on his Tasmanian connections and visitations.

Over the years, he visited our state on many occasions – firstly in 1954 with Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. His last visit to Tasmania when he came unaccompanied was in the year 2000 and it was to Lindisfarne.

In that vein, it is historically important for the Eastern Shore.

On 28 March 2000,

he unveiled two plaques in ANZAC PARK Lindisfarne.

I had the privilege to witness the event, together with well-known Tasmanian political identity the late Michael Hodgman.

On the day, Prince Philip arrived accompanied by officialdom and was greeted by the public who had gathered to view the event.

Two plaques, one for the HMAS Canberra and one for the HMAS Shropshire were unveiled.

They were in memory of two Royal Australian

Navy vessels that played a major role during WWII, sustaining loss of life.

Prince Philip was a naval man, having visited Tasmania in an unofficial capacity before WWII and during – the latter when he was serving with the Royal Navy in the South Pacific.

The two plaques are situated with several other navy memorials in what is a beautiful location.

The year 2000 was the last time he visited Tasmania and it is with some significance it was to the Eastern Shore of Hobart.

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$929,000 IN FUNDING SUPPORT FOR TASMANIANS WITH DISABILITY

From left, Glenorchy resident Anthony Barratt with Speak Out manager Jenny Dixon, Senator Eric Abetz and Kingston resident Anna Hall.

PEOPLE with disability across Tasmania will have access to greater support to participate in community activities and strengthen their self-advocacy skills thanks to a $929,000 grant from the Liberal Government.

Disability organisation Speak Out Association of Tasmania has been provided with a grant of up to $929,404 to fund its ‘Peers for Success’ program, which will combine the positive impact of peer support networks with self-advocacy and empowerment education.

All activities will be codesigned and cofacilitated by people with intellectual disability.

The Peers for Success program will reinvigorate peer-led networks impacted by COVID-19, extend

networks and groups in hard to reach environments, upskill people with intellectual disability as peer educators, facilitators and mentors, deliver the Road to Success Self Advocacy Program, and extend Speak Out’s individualised leadership development program.

Peers for Success will assist more than 350 people and is set to roll out in July.

It will be delivered across the state, with capacity-building activities focusing on areas in the south, north-west, west coast and north of Tasmania.

“People with intellectual disability have many skills and talents to mentor each other, raise community awareness about issues of impor-

tance, and lead change,” Speak Out manager Jenny Dixon said.

“Our Facebook traffic increased by more than 1000 per cent during COVID-19 as people sought support and information, and this grant is a timely investment in working towards the goal for a more inclusive society that enables all Tasmanians to participate in their community.”

Senator Eric Abetz said the program was very significant as one in five Tasmanians were living with a disability.

“Speak Out Association of Tasmania is therefore a much-needed organisation providing personalised advocacy and support to people with intellectual disability across our state,” he said.

“COVID-19 has had a negative impact on connectedness, motivation, independence and empowerment for people with disability, and this grant will greatly advance the chances of people with disabilities living an ordinary life, developing a positive sense of knowing who they are, as well as their value and rights.”

The grant is being delivered under the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) grants program.

ILC provides funding to organisations to deliver projects in the community that benefit all Australians with disability, their carers and families.

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Plasticwise Eastside champion climate action THREE-years-ago, sisters Megan Tubb and Allie Holmes started Plasticwise Eastside, hoping to reduce the amount of plastic waste on the Eastern Shore by making reusable bags.

Since then, the group has grown to a solid core of a dozen hard working volunteers.

They have made about 1,200 reusable shopping and produce bags, as well as more than 100 animal pouches for Bonorong Park Wildlife Rescue.

Recently, they were nominated for Clarence Climate Action’s Climate Champions campaign, which shines a light on everyday people doing their bit to fight climate change.

The volunteers meet once a month.

“Our oldest member is 65 and the youngest is 22,” Ms Tubb said.

“Most people come along because they think plastic waste is an important issue and they want to take some action.

“Even though we’re just here in Tassie, we’ve got to do what we can.”

Ms Tubb said a new report from the Centre of International

Environmental Law showed that plastic waste was helping accelerate global warming.

The researchers found that each stage in the production, use and disposal of plastic produced greenhouse gases, and that curbing plastic was a step in stopping climate change.

“All the second-hand material we use to make the shopping bags, which is hundreds and hundreds of metres, would otherwise have gone to landfill to create methane gas,” Ms Tubb said.

Initially, Ms Tubb and Ms Holmes thought the bags would be like boomerang bags where people would borrow them from a shop and bring them back, but that didn’t work and they now sell a bag for $2.

“We’re not trying to make money, we just want to be able to pay for the screen printing ink and service the sewing machines of the volunteers,” Ms Tubb said.

Ms Tubb said although the group had faced several challenges, they also had its successes.

From left, Alexandra Tubb, Jess Fitzgerald and Madeline Tubb.

“Our big one at the moment that we’re really happy with is Lindisfarne IGA, they are selling our bags for $2,” she said.

“We also donated 200 bags to the Waterbridge Community Centre in

Gagebrook to give to their customers.”

Ms Tubb said you didn’t need to be brilliant at sewing to be part of the group.

“I don’t sew at all,” she said.

“You can come with no skills whatsoever and there’s always something to do.

“There’s cutting, ironing, screen printing, and there’s serving tea – that’s very important to

keep morale up.

“We snack, make bags and chat at the same time.”

As well as Lindisfarne IGA, the colourful bags are sold at community events such as Live Well

Clarence and Warrane Community Garden’s open day.

For more information about volunteering with the group, visit Plasticwise Eastside Facebook page.

Local artworks open a window to the past ART can often act as a window to the past, and none can attest to this better than long-time Clarence resident Diane Campbell.

Living on the Eastern Shore her entire life, the 80-year-old has had a front row seat to some of the city’s major milestones and received the opportunity to reflect

on her experiences in new ways when she participated in an art workshop in May. Facilitated by Tasmanian artist Dr Steven Carson, in partnership with Clarence City Council, the workshops invited community members to express a personal memory, using cut

and paste collage with photographs, illustrations, and any other items from their personal archives.

Diane Campbell, whose youngest son was just two-years-old at the time, vividly remembers the day the Tasman Bridge went down.

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what might have been for our family,” she said.

“Being able to reflect and share our memories in a creative way was a great experience.

“I usually don’t feel that I am very artistic, but this workshop helped to give me the confidence to be more creative.”

The workshops – which were held at Uniting Age Well Home Care Day Centre, Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre and Masonic Care Tasmania – were part of the larger Suburbs Exhibition that aimed to promote social connection and enjoyment through art.

Clarence City Council Deputy Mayor and chair of the Cultural History Advisory Committee, Alderman Heather Chong said these workshops were vital in recognising how the lives of local residents contributed to the identity, values and spirit of Clarence.

“It is not just the big moments in history that shape who we are, but also these small moments that live in the memories

Diane Campbell proudly displaying her artwork.

of the individuals,” she said.

“It has been wonderful to be able to stroll around the city and take in some of the works of art produced by our

talented community members, and I highly encourage others to do the same.”

The artworks are on display in signage boxes located at Simmons

Park, Bellerive Beach Park, Kangaroo Bay, Lauderdale Skate Park and inside council chambers until the end of June.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR If you would like to inform the community of any events you have coming up in the Community Calendar, contact editorial@easternshoresun.com.au.

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ART SOCIETY OF TASMANIA Art Society of Tasmania is hosting the Launceston Art Society’s exhibition ‘South for the Winter’, an exciting and rare exhibition of artworks from our artists from the north.

Official opening at 11:30am on Saturday 5 June at the Lady Franklin Gallery Ancanthe Park, Lenah Valley Road. Continues every weekend from 11am to 4pm until Saturday 2 July.

ATHLETICS FOR MASTERS Cross-country and road running for the over 30s from April to September within COVID-19 restrictions. For more information, visit www.tasmastersathletics.org.au, phone 0402 314 079, or email tasmasterssec@gmail.com.

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BEREAVED PARENTS’ SUPPORT GROUP Our free group is run by a bereaved mother and is open to people who have lost a child at any age, for any cause and regardless of whether the loss was recent or not. Grandparents and adult siblings are eligible too.

The evening meetings are in the McDougall building in Ellerslei Road, Battery point on the second Tuesday of every second month at 7:30pm. Social gatherings occur in the months in between on a Sunday afternoon.

Freecall 1300 064 068 for dates and details.

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CLARENCE CITY BAND The Clarence City Band is based at the Lindisfarne Community Activities Centre.

The band caters for all tastes and ensembles and provides a development program for members of the community to learn a musical instrument. For more information, visit www.ClarenceCityBand.com.au.

CLARENCE CLIMATE ACTION COMMUNITY GROUP The Clarence Climate Action community group supports the local community with positive actions working towards a

sustainable future. Members are ordinary people who live and work in Clarence, including professionals, teachers, doctors and farmers. For more information, visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ clarenceclimaeaction.

CLARENCE COMMUNITY KNITTING GROUP Knit and crochet for friends, families and charities. Clarence Integrated Care Centre, Bayfield Street, Rosny. Wednesdays 10am12noon. Phone Romana Sanders 6244 4736 CLARENCE WALK AND TALK GROUP Meet at Clarence Integrated Care Centre, Bayfield Street, Rosny. Monday and Wednesday from 9:30am. For more information on the walks, phone Dot Batt on 6244 6276/0400 607 355 or Mavis Kregor on 6247 8696.

COAL RIVER VALLEY GARDEN CLUB INC The Coal River Valley Garden Club Inc meets on the fourth Monday of the month from January to November at the Richmond Football Club Rooms, Richmond War Memorial Oval, Victoria Street, Richmond at 7:30pm and includes guest speakers, trade table and supper. Some meetings may be held off site. New members always welcome. For more information, phone 6260 2727.

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GENTLE SQUASH FOR SENIORS An aerobic fitness program designed for over 55s to improve hand-eye coordination, reflect, health and wellbeing in a friendly environment. Equipment provided.

First session free, $6 a session. Afternoon tea provided. Every Friday from 1:30 to 3pm at Eastside Squash, 69 Cambridge Road, Bellerive. For more information, phone Annie on 0438 452 778,

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HANDS ON CRAFT Meets every Monday except public holi-

days at the Lindisfarne Activity Centre, 37A Lincoln Street from 9:30am to noon. Entry fee is $5 and includes morning tea. We are a group of experienced people who enjoy getting together to share and pass on our expertise in various forms of crafts including embroidery, jewellery making and card making. New member welcome. For more information, phone Jan Rolf on 6243 1000 HOBART MINIATURE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY (HMSLS) Located at Flagstaff Gully, the HMSLS operates a miniature railway. They cater for people with a passion for railways or an interest in any aspect of model engineering.

You don’t need to be an accomplished engineer. New members are always welcome.

For more information, visit www.hmsls.com.

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JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Do you need a JP? The Tasmanian Society of JPs and Service Tasmania has a Justice of the Peace on duty at Service Tasmania, Rosny Park every Tuesday from 9:30am to 4:pm. At other time, go to www.tsjpi.asn. au and click ‘Find a JP’.

JUST US (SENIORS) Sing for fun. Small group rehearsing Friday mornings at private home from 10am to noon. Sharing our enjoyment while performing for the senior community on the Eastern and Western Shores.

New members welcome. For more information, phone 6243 5930 or 6249 8168.

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LINDISFARNE GARDEN CLUB INC New members welcome. For more information, phone Norma on 6244 1271.

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MASONIC MEMBERSHIP If you are interested in finding out what Masons do, then Masonic Membership may be for you. Email your enquiry to lindisfarnelodge@outlook.com. Advise your name and contact phone, and we will respond.

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PITTWATER ART GROUP Pittwater Art Group recommenced on Tuesday 23 February. Painting in all mediums. For more information, phone Gail Ellen on 0427 658 775.

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ROKEBY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

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Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre programs for 2021, all welcome. Monday: Clarence Plains Walkers at 9am, and Knopwood Knitters from 9am to 2pm. Tuesday: Sewing and craft at 10:30am, and basis sewing from 1pm to 2pm. Wednesday: Dancing with Hiroko for $10, and Be Connected Basis Computers from 9am to 3pm. Every second Wednesday: Two-course community lunch. Every second Thursday: Basis Photography Group sessions for a gold coin donation. Friday: exercise group Staying Strong Living Well for a gold coin donation.

Every second Friday: PINGO from 10am to 12pm, cost is $7.50 and morning tea is included. All programs are located at the Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre, 85 Tollard Drive, Rokeby. For more information, phone 6247 6778, email admin@rokebync. org.au, or visit the Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre Facebook page.

ROSNY MONTAGU BAY LANDCARE AND COASTCARE GROUP Monthly working bees planting and maintaining native bushland usually held on the third Sunday of the month from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Locations vary, but are either in the Rosny Hill Nature Recreation Area or the Rosny Montagu Bay Foreshore Reserve.

For more information, email rmbcareinc@ gmail.com or phone John on 0419 826 052.

gmail.com, or visit the Sing Australia Sorell Choir Facebook page.

SOUTH ARM COMMUNITY MARKET South Arm community market has returned. First Sunday of every month, 9:30pm to 1pm. Lots of interesting stalls.

Phone Karen to book a site on 0409 029 664.

SOUTH ARM PENINSULA RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (SAPRA) Bingo is held at 7pm on the first Tuesday of each month in 2021 at the South Arm Community Centre, 9 Calverton Place, South Arm. Game cards are $1 each and there are 15 games per session. Cash prizes. BYO drinks (including alcohol) and nibbles. Tea and coffee is available for a $2 donation. Fun night out, with money raised going toward the running costs of the community centre.

SUPPORTING FACIAL PAIN SUFFERERS Online meetings, emails, and phone chats support those with Trigeminal Neuralgia and other facial neuralgias. In future, face to face meetings will resume. For more information and support, contact support group leader Helen Tyzack on 0459 022 883 or newtyzack@gmail.com. Don’t suffer alone.

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TENNIS IN HOWRAH Come along to one of our daily social tennis groups at the Sunshine Tennis Club.

You’re sure to find a group playing at your level, we’re a friendly bunch. For more information, visit www.sunshinetennisclub. org.au.

TIME OUT CRAFT PROGRAM Come and join in on Thursdays 9:30am to noon at Citywide Baptist Church, 400 Cambridge Road, Morning, for a range of crafts, morning tea and friendship. $5 per session, working during school terms. For more information, phone Raie Semmens on 6244 2586.

SHORELINE COMBINED PROBUS CLUB The Shoreline Combined Probus Club is celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. The club meets on the third Monday of each month at the Howrah Community Centre at 10am. Following a meeting and morning tea, a guest speaker or another activity is enjoyed. As well as the monthly meetings, there are social outings, lunches, bus trips, a walking trip on the second Monday of the month, and a movie night on the third Tuesday of the month. For more information, phone membership officer Peter Van Tienen on 0400 168 288 or email pv423392@bigpond.net.au.

SING AUSTRALIA SORELL CHOIR We are a community choir who love to sing a variety of music. We have piano accompanist every week. No auditions necessary.

Free for the first few weeks to see if you like us. We meet Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm at the Midway Point Community Hall, 31 Raynors Road, Midway Point. Books are provided. Membership and weekly fees are small and affordable if you decide to join.

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YOGA AND PILATES IN HOWRAH Back friendly yoga classes on Tuesdays at 5:30pm and Pilates at 7pm at the Howrah Recreation Centre. For more information, phone Jackie on 0467 197 499.

YOGA IN LINDISFARNE Gentle Yoga Class on Wednesdays from 11am to noon at the Lindisfarne Community Activities Centre. Phone Kate on 0401 177 238.

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Clarence Climate Action advocates for a cleaner future

By Alistair Primrose, Clarence Climate Action Committee FROM a small start-up by a few concerned Clarence citizens a little more than a year ago, Clarence Climate Action (CCA) has become an organised, proactive group that has a growing membership.

Clarence Climate Action aims to connect with the people of Clarence to build a community group dedicated to taking positive action on climate through education and inspiration for action on climate change, and through celebration of the positive stories in the community.

The group also aims to work alongside Clarence City Council to advocate for consideration of climate change in all council decisions, not just in terms of climate change adaptation, but also mitigation through actions to reduce fossil fuel emissions in the local area.

Up to date science research states that to stay within a 1.5 degree Celsius temperature rise, or at most a two degree Celsius rise this century, we need zero emissions by 2035.

There is a need for massive energy transformations by this date, including within the next decade.

It is a difficult decision to make – do we want a solid economy or a liveable planet for our grandchildren?

If we move fast now, both can be achieved.

Action close to 2050 will be too late and impossible to meet targets.

Therefore, there is a need for much more ambitious targets to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

CCA believe that together, everyday people can make a difference.

Not just by reducing our own emissions, but by creating the cultural shift needed to support the transition in our economy.

Talking about climate change is important as research shows that social

change happens through conversations.

By reducing our personal carbon footprint and talking to others, we can inspire them to do the same – each Australian has a carbon footprint of 20-25 tonnes per year.

Ways to do this include going without a car or using an electric car, shifting to a plant based diet, or washing clothes in cold water and drying them on a clothesline.

Local governments also have an important role in reducing emissions, and can do several things, such as: • Install solar on government buildings and provide incentives for households and businesses to install solar systems.

• Electrify vehicle fleets and public transport.

• Expand the infrastructure needed for electric cars and provide incentives to make them more affordable.

• Implement urban tree policies to reduce the ‘heat island’ effect and to drawdown carbon.

• Reduce the clearing of forested areas for development through planning regulations.

• Legislate against single use plastics and improve waste management practices through better recycling and composting.

• Assist farmers to adopt regenerative practices – soils are the greatest carbon sinks of all.

• Preserve and restore wetlands.

CCA welcomes input from any citizen or group within Clarence, and would love to hear stories about individuals, households, schools, businesses and other organisations who are taking positive actions for the climate and local community.

For more information or to become a member, email clarenceclimateaction@gmail.com, or visit www.clarenceclimateaction.org or the Clarence Climate Action Facebook page.

Pet Talk

Rufus The Dog Grumbler I’M looking after Rufus while his owner’s house is being renovated.

Rufus is a Shih-tzucross-something and probably has every reason to be grumpy.

I’m not sure of his past, but I guess he has spent lots of time at home while previous owners went to work, which often accounts for a warped outlook.

The first time I met him he bit me – not nipped – he actually drew blood.

In fact, he reacts with distrust and aggression the first time he meets anybody — people, dogs, cats, farm animals…

It’s a tall order, but I’m determined to help him while he’s here, to show him his distrust is misplaced.

Mostly I don’t leave him alone unless he’s waiting in my car.

I’m sure this horrifies many experts who are convinced that being left in a car is a canine death sentence, but I never met a dog who would rather be at home alone and yes — I leave the windows down.

Also I feed him my leftovers.

I visit lots of dogs and travel Rufus with them as much as possible — by car, on paw.

When he starts to react to strangers with aggression, I chastise him and work to show him his suspicions are unfounded.

Travelling them together always helps, which is how he came to trust our toy poodle.

He is adapting to the new routine.

Being a girl, the poodle rules the roost, but Rufus has carved a place for himself in our day-to-day life.

He likes leftover scrambled eggs and bacon for breakfast, while the poodle — who is older — likes to sleep through to morning tea.

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Being left at home alone has lumbered him with the role of sentry and he expresses his devotion by applying himself wholeheartedly to the gig.

When he sounds the alarm I yawn, blink slowly and tell him to be quiet.

Like most dog training it doesn’t work overnight.

However, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

At first, the sight of another dog caused him to run at the stranger barking, to yap in their face and nip at their fetlocks.

Lately, as his world expands, he tends to run half way, give them a

warning from a distance and return.

As his circle of friends grows, his expectations are expanding.

He warms more quickly to company at each meeting or reunion.

He is more heedful of my advance warnings when I see potential triggers for nastiness, and

when I tell him to be quiet and come inside he does so immediately.

Rufus came to me as a hard case, but he is softening as I provide consistency and company.

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SOUTH ARM RSL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO FIRST YEAR APPRENTICE FIRST year carpentry apprentice Ben Steinbauer, (pictured), has received a helping hand from the South Arm RSL Community Club.

Ben was awarded the 2021 South Arm RSL Community Club Scholarship, which provides $2000 to help young locals in the area purchase equipment to support them as they progress to further education such as university or an apprenticeship.

Ben started a carpentry apprenticeship with Bertro Homes late last year.

He also plays football with the Lauderdale

Football Club.

He said he was going to use the scholarship money to buy some tools for his company.

“We’ve got quite a small company at Bertro Homes and having some tools will be quite handy, not just for me, but the boys as well – it’ll go a long way,” he said.

Seven months into his apprenticeship, Ben said the scholarship would open up more opportunities in the future.

“Having something from the RSL, which is quite a respected place, on your resume is good for future opportunities and I’m really grateful,” he said.

“I hope to finish my apprenticeship, do a couple more years after that and then hopefully go off by myself and become a successful business owner, and this will give me a kickstart.”

South Arm RSL Community Club secretary Ron Clegg said the scholarship had recently been renamed and now extended beyond first year students.

“This is the seventh year we’ve given out the scholarship and Ben is only the second person who has received it as doing an apprenticeship, all the rest have been given to people going to university,” he said.

“The scholarship is something for the community, something to reward the young people in the community.

“We would like to get more young people involved in being a part of the club.”

The next round of applications opens in November 2021 and closes early March 2022.

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must be going to university or doing an apprenticeship, and the parent or guardian of the applicant must have been a South Arm RSL Community Club member for a minimum of 12 months.

Sport

Juniors rip it up at state titles

From left, Hayden Brown from Scamander, and South Arm Boardriders surfers Tully Woodberry, Marvin Freeman and Khawai Benson.

EASTERN Shore locals have carved up the waves on the east coast during the final round of the 2021 Woolworths State Junior Titles.

Held in early May at Dark Hollow at Scamander, before being relocated to Peron’s Beach at St Helens, a solid north-east swell provided both challenges and opportunities for surfers and officials.

Clifton Beach’s Toby Lawrence took out the double in the Under 18 and Under 21 boys titles, while Clifton’s Lily Mereszka won the

Under 18 Girls and came second in the Under 21 Girls.

In the Under 16 Girls South Arm Boardrider Club surfers Poppy Woodberry, Ava Frey, Ruby Stokely and Sienna Lawrence finished first, second, third and fourth respectively, while Park Beach Boardrider Club surfer Cowan Duncan was first in the Under 16 Boys.

Poppy Woodberry also won the Under 14 Girls, and in the Under 14 Boys Marvin Freeman was first and

Charlie Gibson second.

The Under 12 Boys competition saw a clean sweep by South Arm Boardriders Marvin Freeman in first, Tully Woodberry in second and Khawai Benson in third.

Ulverstone’s Nellie Strickland used her great bottom turns to advantage in the longer left handers winding down the beach at Peron’s Beach to win the Under 21 Girls.

Scamander local Tom Kelly retained his Open Longboard title, showing great skills

and local knowledge in the huge lefts at Dark Hollow.

Local mum Gill Pugh put on a great traditional Mother’s Day morning tea with scones, jam and cream to mark the special day.

The event was hosted by the North-East Boardriders.

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Howrah resident Callum O’Sullivan won gold in the Junior Under 22 Men’s Double-Mini Tramp.

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The Tasmanian team finished the competition with a final medal tally of five gold, six silver and eight bronze medals across all disciplines of men’s and women’s trampoline gymnastics as well as artistic gymnastics.

Callum was one of 28 gymnasts from Tasmania who competed across the trampoline and tumbling competition, winning gold in the Junior Under 22 Men’s Double-Mini Tramp.

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“I was quite sick before heading up to the Gold Coast and had a quad injury four weeks out from the comp, so I didn’t have the best of warmups,” he said.

“I hadn’t actually had a run at the double-mini for three weeks before the competition and was only using the big trampoline to do my double-mini stuff on.

“It was quite nerve wracking when I was there at the stadium about to run at the double-mini for the first time in a few weeks.”

For the final, Callum performed a full out tuck and triple back tuck for his first run, and a rudi out pike and full out

straight for his second run.

Callum said winning the gold medal was one of his best results.

“I knew my harder passes and harder skills were coming up in the finals, so I was quite nervous about doing them because I hadn’t done a lot of the training for them,” he said.

“I was ecstatic when my coach tapped me on the shoulder and told me I had won.”

Callum, who is 18, has been doing trampolining for about 11 years at several clubs, and said he enjoyed competing and training with his teammates at Kingborough Gymsports.

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“Balance and flexibility, along with all those physically demanding skills, definitely plays a role in getting better at the sport.”

Charlotte Barnes from Howrah also competed in the artistic gymnastics competition and was a finalist in the uneven bars in the Level Nine category.

The trampolinists and gymnasts will now focus on the National Clubs Carnival which will be held in the same venue in July for the women’s artistic and September for the trampoline and men’s artistic.

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Australian Test captain and home grown hero Tim Paine, with Lauderdale Primary School students, from left, Maggie Mereszka, Kayla Waller, Scarlett Kemp, Ned Bowering, Finn Pilkington (back), Oscar Walker (front), and Blake Curlewis.

Test cricket returns to Blundstone Arena FOR the first time in more than five years, Test cricket will return to Tasmania when Australia hosts Afghanistan at Bellerive’s Blundstone Arena in a one-off Test match from 27 November to 1 December.

The Australian men’s team will also host New Zealand in a One Day International fixture at Blundstone Arena on 2 February 2022.

Not only will the match be Australia’s first ever Test match

against one of the world’s most exciting up and coming cricket nations in Afghanistan, it will also give Australian Test captain Tim Paine an opportunity to lead his country in front of a home crowd.

The Lauderdale product grew up just 12 kilometres from Blundstone Arena, and while Paine has worn Australian colours in tour matches previously held at Bellerive, this will be the first time he has the opportunity to don the

Baggy Green at home.

“Since captaining Australia, I thought in the back of my mind that it would be an amazing feeling to lead Australia onto Blundstone Arena – when my career is done and dusted, this will be a moment I hold right up there,” Paine said.

He will also be the first Tasmanian to lead Australia at the ground since Ricky Ponting in 2010.

Paine encouraged Tasmanians from all over the state to buy tickets

to the game and support the Australian team.

“To get up and close with the Australian Test side for Tasmanians has been rare over the last few years, so this is an exciting opportunity for Tasmanian fans,” he said.

“I remember sitting on the hill when I was a young kid and seeing Boony and Ricky Ponting, and I think that’s where you inspire young kids.

“You don’t get the opportunity to come and watch the likes of

Steve Smith or Patrick Cummins, who are the best players in the world, every day of the week, and we’re going to have them right here in our backyard,” Paine said.

“Afghanistan is a highly talented team, they play a style of cricket you want to watch, and they’ll come down here trying to beat us.

“It’s going to be an exciting Test match.”

Cricket Tasmania chairman Andrew Gaggin said it was exciting to have top-

level international cricket content returning to Tasmania.

“It’s fantastic that the Tasmanian public will have the opportunity to celebrate Tim Paine leading Australia in a Test match so close to where he grew up,” he said.

“This Test match will involve some of the world’s best cricketers, with the likes of Smith, Cummins, and Lyon joining Tim on the field, as well as one of the world’s best leg spinners

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