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Council News CLARENCE CITY COUNCIL Key decisions from the council meetings held on Monday 7 February and Monday 28 February included: 7 February: • Approved development applications for a dwelling at Seven Mile Beach, change of use from residential to consulting rooms in Lindisfarne, and additions and alterations to a dwelling in Bellerive.

• Refused a development application for three multiple dwellings and boundary adjustment in Bellerive.

• Could not reach a decision on a development application for a dwelling in Seven Mile Beach. Officers will now request an extension from the proponent and if they are not willing to grant one, officers will exercise their delegated authority to decide the matter.

• Carried a motion to provide in principle support for a Dilapidated, Derelict and Abandoned Properties Register for the Clarence municipality.

28 February: • Approved development applications for a one-lot subdivision in Bellerive and three multiple dwellings in Risdon.

• Granted approval for community consultation on the Draft Active Lifestyle Strategy.

• Considered a report for an amendment to the Urban Growth Boundary at 52 Richardsons Road, Sandford. The relevant information will now be forwarded to the Minister for consideration.

A Special Council Meeting (Planning Authority) was also held on Monday 7 March, with key decisions to be reported in the next issue.

Upcoming council meeting dates: 21 March and 11 April 2022 at 7pm. Due to the current COVID-19 situation, council meetings are being conducted electronically, not in-person at the Council Chambers. These meetings will be live streamed via YouTube.

The current COVID situation is being closely monitored and council will return to ‘inperson’ meetings as soon as it is considered safe to do so.

Deputations/Public Questions: As no in-person attendance is possible, deputations and Public Questions Without Notice are to be provided in writing to be read out during the relevant section of the meeting agenda. If you wish to make a deputation, please contact the Corporate Support Team on 6217 9523 or 6217 9524 by noon on the Friday before the council meeting. If you wish to submit a public question, email it to publicquestions@ccc.tas. gov.au.

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This biennial event is open to all Tasmanian artists. It is $10 per artwork to enter, with a maximum of two artworks per entry. Entries close 17 June 2022. Exhibition dates: 2-24 July 2022. Visit www.clarenceartsandevents.net.

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WORKS: MAR-APR 2022* Roads and footpaths • Pothole repairs at various locations as per inspections.

• Guidepost replacement continues throughout the municipality.

• Repair kerb and gutter and pavement repairs in preparation for the next reseal program.

• Construction of footpath on South Arm Highway between Horsham Road and Oakdowns Parade.

• Road upgrade – Icy Creek Lane, Lauderdale.

• Road reconstruction – Oakbank Road, Otago.

• Road and stormwater upgrade –Torrens Street, Richmond.

Drainage • Minor drainage works as required.

• Stormwater maintenance – various locations.

• Constructing open drain adjacent Saxon Drive, Acton.

• Road and stormwater upgrade at Torrens Street, Richmond.

Parks and Reserves • Elevated work platform tree work – various locations.

• Park maintenance as per established maintenance schedules.

• Play equipment safety audit.

• Blossom Crescent Park (construction of new playground and park) in Cambridge – estimated start date in March.

• Heart Park (construction of new playground and park) in Clarendon Vale – estimated start date in March.

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.

• Fuel reduction/fire break clearing program.

• Verge and horse trail maintenance – follow up works due to high growth season.

• Clarence Mountain Bike Park track modifications and upgrades (Meehan Range).

• Mortimer Bay Coastal Reserve – track upgrades.

• Clarence Coastal Trail - upgrade between Seven Mile Beach and Roches Beach.

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Keeping Bellerive beautiful FROM FRONT PAGE

EASTERN Shore residents rolled up their sleeves this month for the annual Clean Up Australia Day, pitching in to help the environment shake its COVID hangover.

The country’s largest community-based environmental day of action, Clean Up Australia Day inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve their local environment.

More than 19.5 million Australians have participated in a Clean Up activity over the past 30 years.

This year, dozens of Clean Up Australia Day events were held across

Hobart on Clean Up Australia Day (6 March), Schools Clean Up Day (4 March) and Business Clean Up Day (1 March), with events from Risdon Vale to Ralphs Bay to Rokeby and on the Tranmere, Montagu Bay, Clifton Beach and Old Beach foreshores.

Lockdowns have fuelled a significant increase in household waste over the past two years, with unprecedented numbers of single-use plastics, food wrappers and face masks littering our footpaths, parks and beaches.

In 2020, more than three billion single-use masks were thrown out across the globe every day, contributing

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to a significant portion of pandemic-related litter entering the environment.

“The environment is still experiencing the impact of the pandemic,” Clean Up Australia chairman Pip Kiernan said.

“Our habits changed during COVID and most of these haven’t been kind on the environment. Surges in online shopping, meal delivery services and the use of disposable face masks and coffee cups, mean the environment is feeling the after-effects of the pandemic in ways not seen before.

“Clean Up Australia Day is the opportunity to do some good – to roll up our sleeves, get out there and take action.

• Sandford Hall kitchen and cricket clubroom refurbishment.

• Meehan Range - installation of an additional toilet (DDA compliant unit).

• Seven Mile Beach (Day Use Area #1) – construction of a new DDA compliant public toilet. *Start dates may be delayed due to COVID and staffing resources.

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“Together, we can make a meaningful, longlasting difference to the parks, beaches, rivers and pathways near us.”

State Environment Minister Roger Jaensch said the Government is committed to reducing litter and increasing recycling, which is why it introduced the Container Refund Scheme Bill 2021 into Parliament late last year.

“Establishing Tasmania’s Container Refund Scheme will reduce beverage container litter and maximise recycling rates for these materials, creating jobs in our economy,” he said.

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The cast of the Encore Theatre Company's production of Mamma Mia

Tasmanian Theatre Awards celebrate state's stage scene THE winners of the eighth annual Tasmanian Theatre Awards were revealed at a glittering ceremony at Wrest Point on 5 March.

The Tasmanian Theatre Awards celebrate excellence and achievement in theatre across the state, with more than 30 awards offered in three categories: Professional Theatre, Community Theatre and Musical Theatre.

The awards have been presented annually by the Theatre Council of

Tasmania since 2015. But because of the impact of COVID restrictions on public performances, these awards honoured the best productions, performances and behindthe-scenes efforts from both 2020 and 2021.

Archipelago Productions was the big winner in the Professional Theatre category, with its production of ‘The Maids’ being awarded Outstanding Production, Outstanding Direction and Outstanding Lighting or Video/Film Design.

‘The Maids’ also

scored one of the two awards for Outstanding Performance, with Essie Davis being recognised for her role as Claire in the show. Teddy Dunn also won for his performance in the Tasmanian Theatre Company’s ‘Joan’.

‘One Crowded Hour’ (Tasmanian Theatre Company), ‘Waltzing Matilda’ (Big Monkey Theatre) and ‘The Bleeding Tree’ (Archipelago Productions and Blue Cow Theatre) also picked up Professional Theatre

awards.

Acting True and Huon Valley Theatre’s coproduction of ‘A View from the Bridge’ earned the Community Theatre awards for Outstanding Production, Outstanding Male Leading Performance (Jayson Maxwell Morrison), Outstanding Direction and Outstanding Male Supporting Performance.

The Launceston Players’ production of ‘The Bridesmaid Must Die!’ also picked up four awards, including Tia Landeg winning

Outstanding Female Leading Performance.

Encore Theatre Company’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ scooped up nine awards in the Musical Theatre category, including Outstanding Production, Outstanding Direction, Outstanding Musical Direction and Outstanding Choreography.

The Leading Performance awards were claimed by Ezra Shelverton (Outstanding Male, for the Devonport Choral Society’s ‘Buddy: The Buddy Holly

Story’) and Petrea James (Outstanding Female, for Old Nick Company’s ‘Heathers’).

Andy Aisbett received the Outstanding New Writing award for ‘The Minister’, which Aisbett’s company The Theatre Closet premiered in Hobart last year.

A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2022 Lifetime Achievement award to Robert Jarman, with the capacity audience celebrating Jarman’s enormous contribution to

Tasmanian theatre.

“The Awards were an amazing evening for Tasmanian theatre,” Theatre Council president Petr Divis said.

“They really brought people together from around Tasmania, and there’s a sense that after a challenging couple of years our sector can now rebound, re-energise and discover new ways to connect with and enrich the Tasmanian community.”

The full list of winners can be viewed at https:// theatrecounciltas.org

GREATER Hobart’s mayors have welcomed an $800 million funding commitment by the federal government to support and enhance Australia’s Antarctic research sector, saying it shows confidence in Hobart's role as an international Antarctic Gateway City.

The project is expected to expand Hobart’s capacity as a premier gateway to the Antarctic and Southern Ocean, and further consolidate the Hobart-based science and research capability in a sector that already

employs more than 900 Tasmanians and injects almost $160 million into the state’s economy each year.

Hobart Lord Mayor Cr Anna Reynolds, Clarence Mayor Ald Doug Chipman, Glenorchy Mayor Ald Bec Thomas and Kingborough Mayor Cr Paula Wriedt released a joint statement welcoming the funding, which was announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison on February 22.

“A survey by the Antarctic Cities Project found that more than 72 per cent of Greater Hobart

residents feel Antarctica is important to the city’s identity,” Clarence Mayor Doug Chipman said.

“This is a reflection of our city’s special connection with the icy continent and the influence it has on our community.

“The Hobart City Deal identifies investment in Antarctic science infrastructure as a key driver of Greater Hobart’s economic growth and future success.”

Liberal Senator Eric Abetz said the announcement “will cement Tasmania’s

position as a worldrenowned Antarctic gateway”.

“The sum being invested is substantial in anyone’s language,” he said.

“It will help grow the Antarctic job base in Tasmania across all sectors, from logistics to detailed scientific endeavour.

“I’m absolutely delighted that the commitment to all matters Antarctic is not only being continued but is dramatically expanding.”

State Growth Minister Roger Jaensch said that as the base for Australia’s Antarctic and Southern

Ocean operations, the Nuyina and Antarctic missions from around the world, Hobart was “well placed to increase our scientific and support services to the sector”.

“With this investment coupled with and increased focus on inland-Antarctic science, upgrading of facilities in Antarctica and Macquarie Island and the muchanticipated new Antarctic and Science Precinct at Macquarie Point, we are already moving to increase the capacity and capability of Antarctic operations available in Hobart,” he

said.

“We expect this funding boost will have significant flow-on effects for both local jobs and our economy and we will continue to work with and support our local network of specialist businesses servicing and supplying the Antarctic program to ensure our strategically important Antarctic sector continues to grow.”

The Tasmanian Polar Network, which has more than 70 members including private business, educational institutions, research bodies and government agencies, also

welcomed the funding announcement.

TPN chairman Richard Fader said the investment would help TPN members continue to grow their businesses around Antarctic-related work.

“This increased spending will give businesses the opportunity to build an experienced workforce and offers continuity of projects in the Antarctic sector,” he said.

“The Tasmanian Polar Network’s vision is for Tasmania to be the world’s leading hub of excellence for the Antarctic and Southern Ocean sector.”

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Feedback wanted for Skylands development

GARDENING IN MARCH March is officially the start of autumn, and autumn is the ideal time to plant as the soil still warm and the days a little cooler. The seedlings of foxgloves, cineraria, hollyhocks and other spring-flowering annuals should be planted now, allowing them to develop strong root systems before the cold weather.

This is also a great time for planting natives, as they generally put on good growth after the main heat of summer has passed. Think about adding some grevilleas to your garden, as there are species suited for ground covers, shrubs, hedging and feature plants.

Just make sure they have good drainage and a sunny spot in the garden.

THE Clarence City Council is inviting the local community to have its say on possible amendments to the region’s Urban Growth Boundary, proposed as part of the Skylands Master Plan.

Residents have just a few weeks left to provide feedback on the Skylands development proposed for Droughty Point at Tranmere, which proponents say will answer Greater Hobart’s call “for improved access to sustainable, elegant living and recreation”.

Pending approval, the plan would create six walkable and bikeable staggered

neighbourhoods complete with schools, cafes and open public spaces.

The Carr family has owned about 90 per cent of the land since 1981, but previous efforts to develop the land and provide housing have been frustrated by the lack of a masterplan.

Clarence Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said the Skylands development was unique in the Greater Hobart region.

“Council has previously supported development of a Structure Plan for the Droughty Point peninsula, to guide future development and avoid

a piecemeal approach to growth in this valuable area,” he said.

“In response to council’s work toward a Structure Plan, the proponents have produced a Master Plan for their proposed development.

“The Master Plan provides greater detail in terms of their proposed communities and supports their request for an Urban Growth Boundary change.

“This is a very significant potential development site for our region, and it is important that we get it right by engaging with the community every

step of the way.

“We strongly encourage residents, and the broader community, to head to council’s website and have their say.”

Consultation on the proposed amendment to the UGB for the Skylands Master Plan will close on 28 March.

The survey is available at www.yoursay.ccc.tas. gov.au Feedback gathered from the consultation process will form part of a report to council to consider when making their decision on the proposed amendment to the Urban Growth Boundary.

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Sail the Maritime Trail THE Australian Wooden Boat Festival’s Maritime Trail is back, to celebrate the craftsmen and women of the wooden boat industry once again.

Featuring a program of boatyard tours, workshops and other activities, the Maritime Trail 2022 will be held on April 9-10 and invite visitors into the old Mariner’s Cottages in Battery Point, plus a number of boatyards and workshops in the Huon’.

Marketing manager Bella Laughton-Clark said the Trail showcases what the organisers

and operators of the Australian Wooden Boat Festival experience every day in the maritime industry.

“The general public is invited behind-the-scenes to experience tours of secluded boatyards hidden behind apple orchards, and sail historic ships that once were the lifeblood of transport in Tasmania,” Ms LaughtonClark said.

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“Workshops give an opportunity to spend a day with the shipwright and walk away with a totally unique Tasmanian handmade product.

“Workshop items will include wooden toolboxes, wooden mallets and rope mats.

“A nautical photography course hosted by a worldrenowned sailor and a maritime writing course are also expected to be popular activities in the program.”

The inaugural Maritime

Trail event was held last year and Destination Southern Tasmania CEO Alex Heroys said it was a huge success, with almost 50 per cent of ticket holders travelling from interstate and all tours and sails sold out.

“The Maritime Trail enables visitors and locals to have unique, first-hand experiences delivered by experts in the craft, while getting their teeth into a practical, hands-on activity which produces something they can treasure forever,” he said.

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From the kitchen cupboard to Kangaroo Bay foreshore COMMON household objects that could have once cluttered the cupboards of Eastern Shore houses have been upcycled into a new public artwork, recently unveiled on the Kangaroo Bay foreshore.

Commissioned by Clarence City Council, ‘Mooring’ was created by nationally renowned artist and former Eastern Shore resident Donna Marcus, who is known for using discarded kitchenware in her work.

To make ‘Mooring’, Ms Marcus cast a number of discarded household aluminium items including milkshake cups and jelly moulds - in bronze, then assembled them into patinated towers.

She said the artwork was inspired by her mother’s own domestic

innovation in the 1970s while living in Percy Street, Bellerive and draws upon a strong Tasmanian history of ‘making do’ through tenacity, innovation and imagination.

Ms Marcus described ‘Mooring’ as “giving form to the fleeting and small moments of domestic life’’.

“I collected these items for more than two decades from opportunity shops, tip shops and garage sales,” she said. “’Mooring’ is quite literally cast from household objects, some of which undoubtedly come from the Eastern Shore - ice buckets, soda siphons, patio planters and other familiar objects are all there to be discovered.

“I hope that it will conjure memories when

people view the work.”

Clarence Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said the work was an important step in enhancing the city's cultural identity through the installation of public art.

"Public art provides a platform for people to come together to share their experiences and build a sense of community,” he said.

“There has been a lot of research examining the positive benefits that public art provides in cities around the world, and as a council, we value the important contribution public art plays in the overall wellbeing of our community.”

More information on the project can be found at www. clarenceartsandevents.net

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New cat management rules in effect THE next round of changes to the Cat Management Act 2009 came into effect on 1 March.

The new amendments mean: • Cats over the age of four months must be microchipped and de-sexed (exceptions apply); • A person must not

keep more than four cats over the age of four months on an individual property without a permit (exceptions apply); • Anyone wishing to breed a cat must be a registered breeder or hold a conditional permit. A person must be a member of an approved

THE Risdon Prison library collection will soon receive a boost of 700 new books with an approximate value of $21,000.

Another 135 new books have already been added to the collection over the past two months

by Libraries Tasmania, which delivers library services to inmates in the

Risdon Prison complex through an onsite library in the Ron Barwick Minimum Security Prison.

The library’s collection has been revitalised to ensure it is relevant to user needs and contemporary library services.

The new books are a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles, and address

cat organisation to be recognised as a registered cat breeder; and • A person selling a cat will no longer have the option to enter into a Care Agreement on the sale of the cat.

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Prison library updates collection a wide range of interests and literacy levels.

Past borrowing activity has shown that Crime, Thriller and Science Fiction/Fantasy are the most popular fiction genres borrowed; while non-fiction books on diverse topics including society, history, war, health, architecture and science are well used.

Lauderdale Primary redevelopment

LOCAL firm Xsquared Architects has been tasked with the $6.5 million redevelopment of Lauderdale Primary School.

The redevelopment of the school will include the construction of additional contemporary learning areas and support facilities, plus the replacement of outdated outdoor play areas.

A project working group, which includes the architects and representatives from the school and its association, has been established and will oversee the design and construction.

Development of a master plan will be completed this year, and the school and local community will have the opportunity to provide

feedback.

Construction is expected to commence in 2023 and be completed in the second half of 2024.

The redevelopment of Lauderdale Primary School is part of the Tasmanian Government’s plan to improve education outcomes and help Tasmanian learners thrive.

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TasWater Capital Delivery Office breaks the bias THE construction industry has traditionally been male-dominated but the TasWater Capital Delivery Office (CDO) is supporting and encouraging women to enter the field, employing talented women like Amanda Allen.

Mrs Allen is the first female senior project manager employed by the TasWater CDO. “It can be challenging working in a male dominated area but if

you are really passionate about your chosen job, keep at it,” she said.

A study undertaken by the University of New South Wales in 2016 found an industry standard of just 12 per cent female representation.

But women in the TasWater CDO make up almost twice that average, and this figure is on the rise.

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“We have a growing cohort of women who are progressing their careers in the construction industry with us. It is so satisfying to see them develop their professional experience as they take on new challenges in the supportive and caring CDO work environment.”

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Hobart City Mission CEO Harvey Lennon (right), chats with City Mission client Broden, who has recently joined the organisation’s DIY Dads program, outside PW1

On a Mission to end homelessness HOBART City Mission is calling on the community to sleep rough for just one night, so others don’t have to.

You can take a stand against homelessness by joining the City Mission’s ‘Sleep Rough’ event on Friday 27 May, when participants will sleep out at Hobart’s Princes Wharf No. 1 to show their solidarity with the

hundreds of Tasmanians who sleep rough or in improvised shelter every night.

Open to people of all ages including individuals, families and school, community and corporate groups, Sleep Rough will raise much-needed money and awareness for people experiencing homelessness in southern Tasmania.

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the event will help fund Hobart City Mission programs that support people facing immediate homelessness, as well as longer-term housing programs like Mountain View, Small Steps and DIY Dads.

The organisation has seen a steady increase in demand over the last couple of years, despite continuously expanding

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“Often the biggest impacts come from grassroots activity,” he said.

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that you are not okay with the current levels of homelessness in our community, and making a commitment to help support those who are facing hardship.

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Local jazz talent steals the show

NEARLY 3,500 music lovers took advantage of the sunshine and tuned in to the sounds of this year’s Clarence Jazz Festival.

After two years of lockdowns and border closures, the 26th annual Clarence Jazz Festival featured a series of outdoor and indoor concerts, with new and emerging artists taking centre stage.

Clarence Jazz has long been known for its commitment to providing opportunities to Tasmanian musicians, and this year’s festival was no exception.

A new initiative introduced this year to support artists was the Emerging Musician Program, with musicians in their first five years of professional practice chosen to perform in the festival’s premier venues alongside established musicians.

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uncertainty and lost opportunities throughout the pandemic.

“Cultural and creative industries have without a doubt been some of the hardest hit by the pandemic, and none more so than the live music industry,” Clarence Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said.

“The health and safety of our community was, of course, paramount.

However it was important that we continue to support the arts industry where we can.

“The Clarence Jazz Festival is an industry staple that has employed hundreds of live performers in its 26 years of operation.

“I would also like to thank our Events Committee, council staff and all other people involved in delivering another successful festival.”

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Festival convenor and Clarence Deputy Mayor Alderman Heather Chong said it was this intersection of the new, emerging and established artists that made Clarence Jazz unique.

“The festival is an incredible incubator for talent, and it is wonderful when we see those scholars back and performing at the festival as established musicians,” she said.

“Through meaningful investment we are able to support musicians at every stage of their career and bear witness to the growth of our local talent.

“We’re now looking forward to programming another brilliant event for 2023!”

Overcoming fears that COVID case numbers might see the event cancelled, this year’s festival provided a welcome lifeline to many artists who have faced

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Matt's acting career to take off as theatre comes back to TMAG WELL-known former radio and television identity Matt Newell is taking a big step in his new career, performing in his first professional theatre production in Hobart in May. Newell will star in Blue Cow Theatre’s adaption of William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, which is being performed in the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery’s Central Gallery.

Newell said that well before he was on television and radio he was interested in pursuing a career in acting and performing, and he was thrilled to get through the audition process and be offered

the role.

“When I hung up the microphone on my radio career in 2019, I picked up where I left off and started to study acting online with the hope of being able to pursue a career on the stage and screen,” Newell said.

“During COVID I experimented with developing characters online and was lucky enough to be involved in ‘Charlotte’s Web’ with Hobart Repertory Theatre and ‘A View From The Bridge’ with Acting True.

“Lisa Gormley from Acting True encouraged me to audition for ‘The Winter’s Tale’ and I’m so pleased to have done so.

“I’m nervous, excited

and scared all at once.”

Blue Cow Theatre’s executive producer Lucinda Toynbee-Wilson said ‘The Winter’s Tale’ would be “Shakespeare unlike anything anyone has seen before”.

“We are thrilled that The Winter’s Tale is being directed by Blue Cow Theatre’s cofounder Robert Jarman and features a cast which includes Jane Longhurst, Scott Farrow, Guy Hooper, Mel King, Brett Rogers, Matthew Stolp, Robert Maxwell and Sara Cooper,” ToynbeeWilson said.

“It will be a fully immersive experience for the audience, from the time they walk in the gate to the time

they leave.

“Even the interval will be like a carnival atmosphere in the courtyard with food, drinks, and entertainers reflecting the story arc of Shakespeare’s beloved romantic play.”

The Winter’s Tale will be performed at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery from 13 – 28 May, with tickets on sale through www. bluecowtheatre.com The play has been funded by the Tasmanian Government through the Performance Reactivation funding program, specifically aimed at getting performers back on stage.

Actor Matt Newell (3rd from left) with castmates Sara Cooper, Jane Longhurst and Guy Hooper

Hare off to the Playhouse for Peter and friends BERRIEDALE actor Samuel French is excited to be taking on the famous role of Peter Rabbit during the April school holidays, helping bring Beatrix Potter’s beloved children’s tales to life at Hobart’s Playhouse Theatre.

As live entertainment

returns to Tasmania, audiences of all ages are invited to travel to the wonderful world of McGregor’s farm and join Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, Jeremy Fisher and more of Potter’s much-loved classic characters.

Weaving Beatrix Potter’s

famous characters and elements of her real-life story into an enchanting, family friendly 90-minute show (including interval), ‘The Adventures of Peter Rabbit and His Friends’ is an adaptation by Joseph Robinette, who has previously adapted acclaimed versions of

‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ (2018) and ‘Charlotte’s Web’ (2021).

The play moves back and forth between the fantasy world Potter created and her own intriguing life story, which saw her overcome a lonely, strict childhood in

Victorian-era England to become the most widely read children’s author of all time.

The show also introduces audiences to Potter’s governess, Annie, and her children - for whom many of Potter’s famous stories were originally written.

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“The journey of Beatrix’s life is fascinating and you can see how the characters interweave through her imagination,” director Shauna-Lee Ward said.

“The cast and crew are having a ball recreating aspects of their childhood to pass on to a new

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So round up the kids, the grandkids or just some friends and join ‘The Adventures of Peter Rabbit and His Friends’ at the Playhouse Theatre from 20 April to 1 May. Tickets are available now from playhouse. org.au

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Member for Franklin David O'Byrne (3rd left) and Labor Senator Carol Brown (centre) join Rokeby locals at the official opening of Monty's Community Hobby Shed

Monty’s Community Hobby Shed launched A NEW community shed initiative led by two volunteers at the Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre will help locals build and repair things under expert guidance.

Monty’s Community Hobby Shed, named after local volunteering legend Peter Monty, was officially opened on 23 February at the Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre on Tollard Drive.

Centre manager Cate Clark said the idea for the shed came from Mr Monty and fellow volunteer Jordan Lowe.

“Mr Monty and Mr Lowe wanted to create a space in the shape of a community hobby shed where people could chat, learn and create together,” Ms Clark said.

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and supplies generously donated by the community, Mr Lowe and Mr Monty will provide expert advice and mentorship for those looking for a bit of help.

“It just shows what can be achieved with a lot of hard work, knowhow and dedicated community volunteers,” Senator Brown said.

Monty’s Community Hobby Shed is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays, next door to the Centre at 103 Tollard Drive, Rokeby.

Helping others to dress for success NOT-for-profit organisation Dress for Success Hobart has held its first clothing drive for 2022, joining with Attorney-General Elise Archer to collect a huge amount of clothes, shoes and accessories for women looking to reenter the workforce.

On a mission to empower women to overcome barriers to employment and achieve economic independence, Dress For Success provides workappropriate clothing and styling advice for women seeking to re-enter the workforce after a long period of unemployment.

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Ms Archer is a proud supporter of Dress for Success, which was first launched in Hobart in 2017. Thanks to the support of the Tasmanian Community Fund, the organisation was able to open its Hobart space in 2019.

“I am proud to continue my support for the work of Dress for Success Hobart, who help women through the challenges of finding work and being prepared for job interviews,” she said.

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Melanoma survivor Darryn Purcell with wife Kate and sons Jude (5) and Francis (3)

Marching to stop melanoma in its tracks FORMER world champion rower Darryn Purcell knows all too well the impact that melanoma can have on families.

That’s why he has signed up for the Melanoma March in Hobart on 20 March, and is urging the local community to also step up and help raise awareness and funds to combat one of the country’s biggest killers.

Australia has the highest melanoma rates in the world. One person dies from melanoma every six hours, and it is the most common cancer

affecting 20-39 year-old Australians.

Darryn, 36, had his first melanoma removed at just 14 years old. Then in 2019, a lump on his skull was diagnosed as melanoma and he underwent targeted therapy and immunotherapy.

A PET scan in 2019 revealed he was melanoma free.

“Having been a rower, and training for hours each day in the sun, I know the importance of being sun smart outdoors by looking after and protecting your skin,” he said.

“Exercise has become a huge part of my life; it was the only thing I felt I could control as I was undergoing treatment.

“I would love for the local community to come down and walk with us to honour those that have fought and others who are still fighting.

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March events for the past two years resulted in a $1.5million funding shortfall for the Melanoma Institute Australia this year’s 11th annual campaign hopes to raise $1 million to support a world-first personalised immunotherapy clinical trial for advanced melanoma patients.

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The Kangaroo Bluff battery THE view of the River Derwent is spectacular.

The site of the Kangaroo Bluff Battery is a gem of the municipality of Clarence. Open to the public in the day time, its construction was completed in 1884 in response to two Russian vessels seen in the Derwent River several years before. This gave way to fears of a possible Russian invasion. The idea was to blow the enemy vessels out of the water before they could shell Hobart.

The battery, also called the fort, was constructed from solid stone and faced with masonry and includes underground passages which housed the magazines, stores, the lamp room and loading galleries to the huge guns erected. Speaking tubes

were set into the walls for communication purposes.

A highlight was the two 8 inch Armstrong guns beside the Nordenfelt rapid fire guns.

The moat that surrounded the battery is still there, without the water. A long time ago a 12 year old boy tragically drowned in it, prompting its draining.

The fort was manned by local militia and was never used in anger. It was considered that any enemy vessels coming up the River Derwent could shell Hobart. Come federation in 1901 the site was passed to the Federal Government.

The fort was completed in October 1884 at a cost of 16,300 pounds. The following year because of trespasses, the ditch was deepened and the walls heightened.

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accidents from the gun’s recoil. Protection against accidental sparks that may cause an explosion were buckets of water which cleaned out the gun bores after use. Felt shoes were also worn by the men. Candles were used in preference to oil or spirit lamps, as candles, if overturned would extinguish themselves.

The fort was usually manned on selected days from 9am until 4pm.

There were, however, training camps for drill and shell practice.

In 1920 the Commonwealth Government dismantled the guns and destroyed the turntables. In 1930 the Clarence Council took over the area as a public park becoming a state reserve in 1971.

It is now managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service.

WOMEN seeking careers in construction have a new path to follow, after the Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) launched a pilot pre-employment program on International Women’s Day. About 200 young women attended events at the Sorell Memorial Hall on March 8 to launch the CCF’s new Women In Civil PreEmployment Program.

CCF CEO Rachael Matheson said $468 million worth of civil infrastructure works and an estimated 4500 new homes are slated for South-East Tasmania over the next few years, with the industry needing to attract an estimated 7500 employees to deliver them.

The CCF is pushing for women to make up the employee shortfall, but currently less than 10 per cent of people working in the construction industry are women.

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is partnering with TasTAFE, Communities Tasmania and the South East Region Development Association (SERDA) to deliver an industry-endorsed preemployment program that will give women the skills and resources needed to get a foothold in the once male-dominated industry.

For the first round of the program, the CCF is looking for 10 females keen to learn new skills and work in a meaningful, well-paid job building Tasmania’s future.

“They could be women who are returning to work after having their children, they could be seeking their first job out of school, they may be previously unemployed or simply looking for a career change,” Ms Matheson said.

“Those who complete the program could find work in traffic control, civil labouring, pipelaying, plant-operating, trucking driving or concreting.

“These jobs are well paid, have flexible hours and quite often, involve outdoor work, which many women find suitable while bringing up young families.”

Ms Matheson said launching the program on International Women’s Day provided an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women currently working in the industry, while showcasing employer initiatives and support.

Training for the Women In Civil PreEmployment Program will begin in May, and run two days a week until August.

Trainees will receive Personal Protective Equipment, a Medium Rigid drivers’ licence, Construction White Card Traffic Management qualifications, First Aid and several other formal qualifications.

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Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Educator Helen Woodbridge uses PalliHub

New digital hub to support the palliative care sector PALLIATIVE Care Tasmania Limited (PCT), the state’s peak body for palliative services, has officially launched PalliHub.org.au, a new digital hub and online community platform to support the diverse palliative care workforce.

PalliHub.org.au is at the forefront of innovation, connection and workforce development and is absolutely free.

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The State of Palliative Care Report released in November 2021 showed that almost 50,000 people across the state were involved in the sector, including specialist, generalist, community workers, health care professionals, aged care, volunteers and carers.

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disparate workforce with little opportunity to connect across disciplines. PalliHub.org. au addresses this key sector issue,” she said.

“PalliHub belongs to the palliative care workforce, and now that it has launched its growth and future will be led by the sector and online communities created.

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New sustainable housing plan reaches for the sky SKYLANDS is an opportunity to create a major reduction in the shortage of homes in Greater Hobart, and the chance to create something very special.

The Carr and Lilly families have come together to produce a unique New Urbanism Masterplan for the Droughty Point Peninsula, which has been designated a land bank for Clarence for more than 50 years.

The Carr family have owned some 90 per cent of the land since 1981, but previous efforts to develop the land and provide housing for Clarence and Greater Hobart have been frustrated by the lack of a masterplan.

Without a longterm vision and an accompanying masterplan, each subdivision has required extensive review and has resulted in short-term infrastructure planning.

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The neighbourhood coffee shops and greengrocers will only be viable if the Urban Growth Boundary is modified, providing 93 hectares of public open space and 40 hectares of sustainable development.

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Join the Macca's family McDONALD’S is on the lookout for more than 100 full-time, part-time and casual staff to work at its highly anticipated new Howrah restaurant.

Set to open mid-year, the McDonald’s store is part of the new Glebe Hill Village complex - the first supermarket-anchored neighbourhood shopping centre to be developed in metropolitan Hobart in more than a decade.

Open 24 hours a day, the new Howrah restaurant will feature a McCafé, dual lane drive-thru, dedicated delivery partner room and PlayPlace, and represents a $5 million investment into the local economy.

Before opening day McDonald’s will be recruiting more than 100 staff for the new store, and are looking for motivated, passionate people who prioritise health and safety to apply now to join the Macca’s family.

John Barry-Murphy will be the licensee of the new restaurant, and brings more than 25 years of McDonald’s experience to the role.

Mr Barry-Murphy, who is a current board

member of Business Eastern Shore, started with McDonald’s in Melbourne, working his way up from team member to licensee.

He came to Hobart in 2009, where he has run the Rosny Park, Northgate and New Norfolk outlets before accepting the challenge of getting the Howrah store up and running.

He has seen plenty of changes over his years with the company, and would encourage any job seekers to apply for a role.

“McDonald’s is a fastpaced environment with lots of challenges,” he said.

“We’re the first employer for a lot of kids coming out of school or still at school, so we get to train them from the bottom up.

“Anyone who take on our staff in the future can see that they’ve learned how to work in an environment with other people, have great communication skills and value workplace safety.

“We grind those things into our staff, so employers in other industries see our staff as great employees to have.”

McDonald’s staff recently took part in Clean Up Australia Day for another year, helping conserve the environment.

“Every year we partner with Clean Up Australia, get some of our crew together to help clean up our gorgeous environment,” Howrah McDonald’s manager Jess Bentley said.

“We went for an hour walk and filled four bags full of rubbish from around our restaurant.

It was just an hour out of our day and we could make that much difference.”

McDonald's have also taken other actions to minimise plastic waste, like switching from plastic to paper straws.

“It’s only small steps, but we’ll keep adding more small steps and it’ll all build up,” Ms Bentley said.

To apply for a role, or for more information, go to careers.mcdonalds. com/Australia

The children of Banjo's Eastern Shore store owners get excited for Easter

Families come first at Banjo's at Easter The McDonald's team cleaning up around the Rosny restaurant

EASTER excitement is building on the Eastern Shore, with Banjo’s bakeries rolling their ever-popular hot cross buns out to their local communities.

“Banjo’s helps build the excitement around Easter, and our hot cross buns are a reminder that it isn’t far away,” Rosny Banjo’s owner Robbie Iles said.

“Having chocolate flavours gets the young ones involved, and the fruit buns are loved by everyone.

“In the school holidays, you’ve got nan with the traditional fruit and the grandkids with the double choc Nutella hot cross bun.

“And you can’t beat a traditional hot cross bun with nice juicy fruit and a bit of butter.”

Easter is a time for family – something that each Banjo’s store owner on the Eastern Shore

holds dear.

Jeremy Buckland from Banjo’s Shoreline said each store is also very involved in their local community, proudly supporting local events, groups and clubs.

“Banjos Bakeries on the Eastern Shore are all owned by local families,” Mr Buckland said.

“Each store owner lives in their local area, has their kids going to the local school, and we are all actively involved in the local community.”

Mr. Buckland said the people, the environment and the products have kept him at Banjo’s for more than a decade.

“Banjo’s is such a Tassie icon, and it’s always a conversation starter when you say you work at Banjo’s,” he said.

Banjo’s have the Eastern Shore covered with stores at Sorell, Lindisfarne, Howrah and Rosny.

“A lot of the customers feel that they’re part of our store and that they really have a sense of belonging in their local Banjo’s,” Ben Westwood from Banjo’s Lindisfarne said.

“The feedback we hear is that they love being served by our friendly staff and knowing it’s going to be the same product and service right across the Eastern Shore stores,” Banjo’s Sorell manager Tiana Haines said.

“Our front-of-house staff are fantastic, friendly, easy-going and engage with their customers with more than just a coffee and a smile.”

Banjo’s hot cross buns are now available across all its bakeries, with the range including traditional fruit, gourmet (extra fruit and extra spice), double choc, and double choc hazelnut.

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NDSP Plan Managers STARTING as a small, family-owned business based in Adelaide in 2018, NDSP Plan Managers came to Tasmania the following year and has since grown to support participants all throughout the state.

NDSP has a clientfocused approach to ensure participants in Tasmania get the most out of their plans and receive dedicated support.

Zosie started with NDSP 12 months ago, working as a regional coordinator based in Hobart. With lived experience, Zosie understands how tricky the NDIS can be and is passionate about improving every participant’s NDIS journey.

You are likely to see her at disability expos, organising workshops, or in meetings sharing all of the ways NDSP can help you manage your NDIS

budget.

To help Zosie reach out across the state, NDSP opened an office in North-West Tasmania in August last year. Zosie works out of this office one week each month to meet with participants and providers.

A team of NDIS experts work alongside Zosie to ensure they know what you want from providers in your local area and understand how you want to use your plan.

They are your go-to for any questions around how to sign-up, using our online budget portal and how to best use your NDIS funding.

When asked about the most common sign-up questions she gets, Zosie said it is “can I change Plan Manager mid-Plan?”.

The answer is yes, you can change plan manager at any time, and it’s really easy. If your

plan is already underway and you would like to transition, just call (03) 6142 3092 and ask to speak with our Onboarding team.

NDSP waive the setup and all previous months’ fees and the most important thing is, we reopen your plan from its start date. This helps the previous Plan Manager and all of your providers be able to ensure that any outstanding invoices can still be paid.

When you are signed up with NDSP Plan Managers, you’ll have access to NDSP’s Nappa portal which is specially designed to help clients track their plan spending, breaking down your NDIS plan by category and showing all processed invoices.

You can choose to add someone else to your portal as an extra contact too.

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experts use Nappa to make sure invoices are paid, but also to help clients know how they can best use their NDIS funds. This includes plan utilisation conversations, where one of their experts will talk a client through their plan and what each NDIS

category can be used for.

To help clients and all NDIS participants find providers to support them, NDSP also has a free provider directory that has been live since 2019.

This directory has recently been updated to the new ProviderLink,

a pilot program that has been rolled out in Tasmania to help with plan utilisation for all NDIS participants, whether or not they have plan management.

If you have funding included in your NDIS Plan for plan management (called

“Improved Life Choices”), you can get in touch with the NDSP Plan Managers team on (03) 6142 3092.

You can come onboard at the start of your first NDIS plan, at the end of your tenth plan or even right in the middle of one.

Choose a Plan Manager that works for you

and understands your local area, to help you get the most out of your plan.

NDSP ensures we are supporting you in the way that best suits you, giving you regular plan updates via email, SMS or over the phone.

Our Nappa portal enables you to be able to see your remaining funds as well as all invoices we have paid for you, we pay within 3–5 business days.

To assist with plan utilisation we have created a Tasmanian specific provider finder, ProviderLink (providerlink.com.au) that is free and available to ALL NDIS participants.

Switching to NDSP is easier than you think. Give our dedicated team a call on 6142 3092.

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Ochre’s extended trading hours AFTER-hours GP services in Hobart have been bolstered, with Ochre Medical Centre Hobart recently extending its trading hours.

The practice has extended its weekday hours from 8am until 8pm, and is now opening from 9am until

2pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Practice manager Melisa Lockley is excited for the opportunity this presents to service a growing demand in the community.

“We have noticed a large growth in the number of enquiries we receive about access

to services on evenings and weekends, and with recent additions to our GP team we’re now in a position to be able to offer that service,” she said.

“Hobart has never had many options on that front, so we’re eager to meet that demand and welcome some new

patients to the practice.”

The recently refurbished medical centre opened its doors in September 2021, merging several wellestablished Hobart practices into a stateof-the-art “Health Hub” facility located at level 1, 242 Liverpool Street.

The practice

currently hosts 16 General Practitioners with a broad range of specialties, from child health to aged care.

The practice also provides a patient lift, disabled parking, patient drop-off facilities and on-

site pathology, and has plans to further expand these services in the future.

To find out more about Ochre Medical Centre or book an appointment, visit ochrehealth.com.au or

phone 6223 1055.

At the website you can also download the Ochre app - the easiest way to book appointments, add them to your calendar, get reminders and check-in online.

WELCOMING NEW PATIENTS Ochre Medical Centre Hobart is now operating with extended trading hours, including evenings till 8pm as well as weekends till 2pm and is excited to be welcoming new patients.

Centrally located at Level 1/242 Liverpool Street the practice is a short walk from the Hobart CBD, and provides a patient lift, disabled parking and patient drop-off amenities.

Monday to Friday: 8.00am – 8.00pm Weekends: 9.00am – 2.00pm Level 1, 242 Liverpool Street P 6223 1055

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The complete guide to bluetooth hearing aids and how they are changing the way we hear BLUETOOTH hearing aids use Bluetooth technology to transmit and stream sounds from your smart phones directly into your hearing aids wirelessly.

Hearing aids are very important for people with hearing loss. With wireless technology, most hearing aids fitted today utilize Bluetooth technology to make using smart phones less cumbersome for hearing aid users.

Bluetooth hearing aids can stream phone calls directly through the hearing aids, making the caller’s voice much clearer and easier to hear.

“The benefits of Bluetooth hearing aids go beyond just being able to answer phone calls easier,” Ability Hearing and Balance audiologist Nick Modrovich said.

“You can also install a remote control app

which allows you to adjust the volume of your hearing aids through your smart phone, which really helps those clients who can’t always find the buttons at the back of the hearing aids.

“Another lovely feature for Bluetooth hearing aids is the ability to stream music, and watch YouTube or Netflix video on your smart phones.”

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Tasmanian-made ugg boots PROUD to be the first and only manufacturers of ugg boots and slippers in Tasmania, husband-and-wife team Brett and Christine Kinnear hand-make all their Nicky River brand footwear, plus a range of sheepskin and leather accessories and gifts, from their rural workshop in the beautiful Huon Valley.

Brett and Christine made a tree-change from Western Australia in 2013 and found their corner of paradise, building a house on 28 acres in Nicholls Rivulet.

They began selling Australian-made ugg boots and slippers at Salamanca Market in 2013, and wanted to stock a local Tasmanian product.

But when they couldn’t find anyone in Tasmania who made sheepskin boots and slippers, the couple decided to do it themselves.

They set up a workshop on their property and in June 2019 set about making their own high-quality yet affordable boots.

Nicky River Uggs

has grown a lot since then, and now make a full range of ugg boots, slippers and scuffs for men, women, children and babies.

Made from doublefaced A-Grade Australian sheepskins to ensure durability while feeling soft and luxurious, Nicky River Uggs are comfy, warm and Tasmanian!

Hot water bottle covers, stubbie holders and patchwork rugs are proving to be popular gifts; while their sheepskin innersoles are great for rejuvenating

ageing ugg boots and terrific in hiking boots.

When Salamanca Market closed in 2020 because of the COVID pandemic, Christine and Brett opened their workshop to customers, who could now be fitted and purchase their new footwear direct from the maker.

This proved so popular with customers that workshop direct sales are still available three days a week.

Visitors to the workshop can chat with Brett and Christine, watch the boot-making

process in action and meet Molly the dog, Forest the alpaca and the rest of the family’s animal friends.

Over summer, Brett and Christine have been busy building up their stock of boots and slippers ready for the Tasmanian winter months.

Christine also

developed a website so customers can buy online. Just visit www. nickyriveruggs.com.au to view the full range of styles, sizes and colours.

You can also follow Nicky River Uggs on Facebook.

Nicky River Uggs offers a flat rate of postage per parcel within Australia,

whether it be one, two or three pairs.

Nicky River products are exclusively available from site 206 at Salamanca Market every Saturday; direct from the workshop at 935 Nicholls Rivulet Road (Wednesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm); and www.nickyriveruggs. com.au

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Brett and Christine Kinnear at their Salamanca Market stall. Photo credit: Karen Brown

Is self-employment for you? Turn your idea, product, or service into a business HAVE you got an idea for a small business, but not sure what to do next? You’re not alone.

Business South’s Entrepreneurship Facilitator program, an Australian Governmentfunded initiative, can help make your small business idea a reality by offering free, practical and confidential guidance and support to potential business owners in the greater Hobart area and south-east Tasmania.

The program offers one on-one mentoring covering all aspects of starting and running a small business – from registering business names, website domains and your ABN through to financial, marketing, and strategic advice.

Business South also runs monthly workshops and information sessions and can refer potential start-ups to other services for further training, mentoring and possible funding.

“When you’re playing with the idea of starting a business, it can be really overwhelming if you go online and search for support,” Entrepreneurship Facilitator Sharon Harvey said.

“The advantage of our program is that we offer the opportunity to sit down and talk to a real person, brainstorm your idea and talk through the things you need to consider.

“Once we understand where someone’s at in their small business journey, based on their needs we can do further one-on-one mentoring with them or refer them to other relevant programs and services, remembering our

services are completely free.”

This March, the Entrepreneurship Facilitator program is offering three free online workshops: Healthy business and workplace check up Early detection and being proactive are key to better performance outcomes and overall good mental health for business owners and their employees.

Join nutritional therapist Jill Cooper and Lifeline Tasmania program manager James Ryan as they discuss topics including the best food choices for productivity; work-life balance; how to ask

“are you OK”; how to spot the signs of mental fatigue; how to ask for help; and resources available to help you through the process.

What you need to know when getting started in small business

This short online information session will cover all the basic concepts any potential small business owner

needs to consider before going into business.

Topics will include things to consider before you start out; how to assess your business idea; the basics of planning and marketing; and how to best set yourself up for success.

Working from home – how to stay productive and

connected in the home office Join Sharon from Business South as she walks you through ten work-from-home tips to stay “on point” but mentally and physically active.

For more information or to book your FREE place in the program, go to www.businesssouth. org.au or email sharon@ businesssouth.org.au

Start your business journey

Have you got an idea for a business? Where to from here? There’s free assistance to support you on your journey through the maze to self-employment. An Australian Government Initiative.

The Entrepreneurship Facilitator program, delivered by Business South in the Greater Hobart and South East Tasmania, can help you with free, practical, and confidential guidance and support on all aspects of starting and running a small business, from registering a business name and ABN to marketing guidance and on-going general support. We offer one-on-one mentoring, referral into other relevant support programs and services, as well as monthly free workshops and information sessions. In March 2022 we have some great topics on offer for you to book in for (FREE and online).

• What you need to know when getting started in small business • Working from home and staying connected • Healthy business and workplace check-up.

Entrepreneurship Facilitator Sharon Harvey

Bookings are essential. Full details and to book are on our website www.businesssouth.org.au (upcoming events) or contact Sharon, Entrepreneurship Facilitator on her mobile, at 0455 372 023, or through her email, at sharon@businesssouth.org.au

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Razzle Dazzle Dance Shop owner Sandra Iles in her Bellerive store

Dancing and dress-up are back.

Razzle Dazzle has you covered SEQUINS, lace, leotards.

Tiaras, tights and tap dancing. Makeup, masks and ribbons. Razzle Dazzle is your one-stop dance and costume shop in Bellerive Quay on Hobart’s eastern shore.

Razzle Dazzle covers all dance styles and reasons to dress up - Ballet, Character, Contemporary, Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz and Tap. “Anyone who wants to dance or dress up, there’s something for everyone,” Razzle Dazzle owner Sandra Iles said.

“We get customers of

all ages, from toddlers up.”

Sandra was inspired to open Razzle Dazzle ten years ago by her daughter’s love for dancing as a child, and the lack of dance shops on the eastern shore.

Sandra has a flair for helping people find their perfect item, whether it’s for a hiphop performance, ballet dance or costume party.

“If they can tell me what they’re thinking of, nine times out of ten I can help them,” she said.

Sandra said Razzle

Dazzle customers come from all over Tasmania - and they always come back for more.

“It’s a nice environment in here,” she said.

“They come in and say it’s a beautiful store, it’s lovely to come in and there’s so much great stock in here.”

In an online review of the store, one happy customer wrote, “Absolutely so grateful for your service. You always go above and beyond to help us.

Would recommend far and wide”.

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“Always amazing and extremely helpful service. We love shopping at Razzle Dazzle,” added another.

Sandra says dance is back and Razzle Dazzle is the place to go.

“Everyone wants new shoes, everyone wants new leotards,” she said.

“Razzle Dazzle is a little girl’s dream, basically.”

Razzle Dazzle is located at shop 4A, 31 Cambridge Road, Bellerive. Go to www. razzledazzledanceshop. com.au or phone 62444894 for more.

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Johnny Dallas Johnny Dallas was born in County Durham in the north-east of England, and immigrated to Sydney, NSW in 1981.

He became a volunteer presenter on NSW community radio back in 1990, and stayed on-air until just before his family relocated to Tasmania in 2002.

Shortly after arriving, Johnny became a presenter at Hobart FM, and has been playing the music of your life ever since.

He presents ‘The Johnny Dallas Revival Show’ between 4pm and 6pm on Wednesday afternoons, specialising predominately in ‘60s classics but also playing some hits from the ‘70s.

Presented by:

MONDAY: 6am Monday Breakfast with Phil Swan; 9am Monday Morning Mix with Mandy Skillen; 12pm Lunchtime Classics with Rick Rae; 2pm Monday Variety with Shirley Nicolle; 4pm Reeling in the Years with Dave Batchelor; 6pm Glenn’s Country with Glenn Gillie; 8pm Classic

Ride with Melvin Freestone; 10am Late Night Hits with Margie Williams; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight. TUESDAY: 6am Tuesday Morning Breakfast/ Wake Up With Kaye with Kaye Payne; 9am Bringing Back the Memories with David Carr; 12pm Beats and Ballads with

Phil Williams; 2pm Those Were the Day/Afternoon with David Needham; 4pm Tuesday Drive with Mal Dennis; 6pm Mostly Folk with Helen Morrison; 8pm Tuesday Night/The Best of the 60s-70s with John Gourlay; 10pm Tuesday Nite Owl Club/Tuesday Night Owls with Ron Anderson; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight. WEDNESDAY: 6am Wednesday Morning Breakfast with David Mitchell; 9am Bright and Breezy Mix with Kathy; 12pm Wednesday Lunchtime with Phil Tyson; 2pm The Music of Your Life with Ron Andersen; 4pm The Johnny Dallas Revival

Show with Johnny Dallas; 6pm Wednesday Night Rock N Roll with John Robustelli; 8pm Country Jukebox with Russell Hevey; 10pm Music of Your Life; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight.

THURSDAY: 6am Thursday Morning Breakfast with Craig Cracknell; 9am Magic Music Mix with Tom Payne; 12pm Thursday Lunch with David Mitchell; 2pm My Collection with Ken Tanner; 4pm Thursday Drive with John Evans; 7pm Chinese Language Programme; 8pm Thursday Night Jazz/Contrasts in Classic Jazz with Frank Chatterton, Bob Cotgrove or Ted Vinen; 10pm

The Greek Show with Benny Gavallos; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight. FRIDAY: 6am Rise and Shine with Ria Walter; 9am Songs and Stories with Brian Corr; 12pm Friday Lunch with Chris Burrows; 2pm My Favourite Music with Judi Forsyth; 4pm Friday Drive with Peter Johnston; 6pm The Good Times Rolling with Bob and Russell Hevey; 9pm Kick Back/Music of Your Life with Kenny White; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight with Craig Cracknell. SATURDAY: 6am Mostly Old But Something New with Tim Kingston; 9am Polish Program with Bogdan

Pitera; 10am Croatian Program with Jelena Cupac; 11am Greek Program with Soritris Kaligieropoulos; 12pm Serbian Program with Aleksander Djeric or Milutin Ivkovic; 2pm World Music with Amanda Sims; 3pm Music of Your Life with John Evans; 6pm Saturday Night with Tony Geeves, alternating with Kick Back with Kenny White; 9pm Underside with Spook and Mike; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight with John Evans. SUNDAY: 6am Sunday Breakfast with Chris Burrows; 9am German Program with Karina Ceron, Lilo Kuhn or Karl-Heinz Jakubec; 10am Spanish Program

with Sonia Parra, Jenny Forward, Florenica Hancock or Fausto Pinedo-Baquuero; 11am The Irish Show with Brian Corr; 12pm Italian Program with Vittorio Ferri or Liberatore Alloca; 1pm Nepalese Program with Oscar Bhandari, Madan B. Chhetri and Pramisa Dawadi; 2pm Dove c’e’ musica Italiana with Carmen Comber, Dino Ottavi, Renato Langu or Renato Delfatti; 3pm Movie Ticket Radio with Rob Ryan; 4pm Celtic Connection with Kathy; 6pm Sunday Country with Bob Hevey; 8pm Sunday Night Country with Wayne Crossin; 10pm Just For You with Joy Jones.

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Better for you beverages BETTER for you beverages are evolving at a rapid rate - as is the quality of ingredients that go into them and the benefits they provide.

We spoke with Caroline Chang, the founder of Caroline’s all-natural Apple Cider Vinegar drinks to learn more about her new range of sparkling beverages made here in Tasmania.

Is hiking with poles better?

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WHAT are the benefits of hiking with poles? This is a regular question I get, and something quite topical amongst hikers generally.

While adequate levels of fitness are always preferred before you set off on a hiking adventure, I also have sympathy for those tackling a trail a little longer or harder than expected, or when there is an unexpected tweak of a knee, hip or ankle.

Personally, I am a fan of hiking poles, particularly from a balance and stability point of view.

But I had never even considered using poles until I started training for high-altitude hikes. Once you start putting your hand up for extended multi-day hikes to outof-the-way places, I feel hiking with poles is very advantageous even for the experienced and fit hiker.

Here are my top three tips for hiking with poles: How to set up hiking poles Hiking poles should be set to hip height, so the elbow angle is not less than 90 degrees. This avoids unnecessary strain on the shoulders.

On an accent, you may like them a little shorter.

You can lengthen them on descent so you are not leaning over too much, as this can place strain on your back - particularly if you pack is heavy.

How to use your hiking poles Keep the elbows tucked in and don’t overreach – think of using

your hiking poles more to keep you balanced rather than hauling you up a hill, as this can place strain on the shoulders.

You can swing your poles opposite arm to foot, particularly on the flat. You can use both simultaneously – find a rhythm and method that suits your body (don’t overthink it).

Climbing stairs – both hiking poles go up first, then step.

Descending stairs – place both poles down first (remembering no to over-reach) and step down to meet the pole with your feet.

The benefits of using hiking poles are around managing your balance and fatigue levels. I’ve seen many hikers overextend their capabilities and start to trip and stumble more frequently. However, once they try hiking poles, they feel a little steadier and sure-footed.

Don’t misunderstand me and think that use of hiking poles means you do not have to be fit for the hike, but they are a valuable addition to hiking and can assist you if your balance and stability puts you at risk of falling.

Jo Cordell-Cooper runs an award-winning business Jo CC Holistic PT which is based in Geilston Bay. For more articles on improving your hiking fitness, visit jocc.com.au – check out the blog, or join Hiking Fitness on Facebook.

Jo Cordell-Cooper on 0409 862 206 should you need a more tailored approach.

less than nine calories per bottle.

And of course, I use the best filtered water from here in Tasmania.

The recipes make them suitable for people following a vegan or keto diet, for diabetics or for anyone who wants a refreshing and healthy drink without the sugar and calories found in so many other beverages.

Which flavours are the most popular?

Everyone has a favourite flavour. Here in Tasmania the Passionfruit and Raspberry flavours have been the most popular. In Queensland it’s the Apple and Blackcurrant and in Victoria all three of the Yuzu varieties sell well (Yuzu, Ginger and Yuzu, and my favourite the Yuzu Cola).

Yuzu is a superfood Japanese citrus that looks

What is Apple Cider Vinegar and why is it good for us?

Apple Cider Vinegar has been around for thousands of years and is known to boost gut health, immunity, digestion and metabolism; regulate sugar cravings and appetite; and balance blood sugars and cholesterol.

It really is one of nature’s most powerful ingredients. Each bottle in my range of sparkling drinks contains a therapeutic dose of 1.5 tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV).

I only use Organic Apple Cider Vinegar that is raw, unpasteurised and complete with the live mother culture.

something like a lemon or mandarin and tastes a bit like a grapefruit, lime and mandarin combined.

It is incredibly refreshing with floral notes boasting three times the amount of vitamin C of a lemon.

Where can people buy them?

The number of outlets stocking the range is expanding rapidly. The first customers to come on board were the great folk at Mood Food, Hill Street Grocer, Liv-eat and Salamanca Fresh.

But you can find them in more and more outlets every day.

How can people find out more?

I love hearing from people and talking about my drinks and Apple Cider Vinegar more broadly. You can reach me @carolinesdrinks on Facebook and Insta or at carolinesdrinks.com.au

What else goes into your drinks?

To further enhance the prebiotic gut health benefits of the ACV, I have hand-picked six strains of probiotics as well. The more diversity you have in your microbiome the healthier your gut will be.

All the ingredients that go into the range are 100 per cent natural.

The flavour, colour and sweetness are all derived from natural sources.

There is zero sugar and

delicious, live cultured sparkling drinks with organic apple cider vinegar loaded with 6 probiotic strains and 600 million live cultures

probiotics & prebiotics

no sugar

under 9 calories

live mother culture

tastes delicious!

1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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www.carolinesdrinks.com.au

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Pets Ten Lives

12 Selfs Point Road, New Town Open Mon - Sat 10.00 - 4.00 Sun 10.00 - 2.00 6278 2111 tenlives.com.au

ADOPT

Sam 1 Years Old

Volunteers Vaiva and Anne welcome River to his temporary home at the Ten Lives Argyle St Op Shop

Male #15822

Lovely Boy! Sam’s an independent boy who is ready to find his furever home. Sam may be shy at first but he has a bold personality and loves to play. He is particularly affectionate in the evenings and will come up to demand pats and scratches.

Sam will sit with you and watch TV but doesn’t like to be held.

Sam is learning the difference between soft paws and claws. He tends to accidentally scratch when over stimulated and will need love and patience in this area.

His ideal home is one where he can be the only fur child as he does not get along with other pets. Head bumps and winding around your legs are his ways of saying he loves you.

Ask for Sam at reception.

You can find our more about Sam along with all of our kitties available for adoption at tenlives.com.au

Every cat has a story.

Are you part of it?

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Cats in op shops makes life for felines and humans brighter Rich East, of Ten Lives Cat Centre YOU may have seen the colourful Ten Lives car (the Winkie-Mobile, named after the cat emblazoned on its sides) travelling between the Centre and our Margate and North Hobart Op Shops.

We have a team of dedicated volunteer drivers who run donations and supplies between the sites as needed.

A few weeks ago, however, we had a gap in the roster and some precious cargo that couldn’t be kept waiting!

Six-month-old tabbies Olive and River needed to be transported to North Hobart, so I put my hand up.

Olive and River are what we call a bonded pair; two cats that are deemed dependent on each other, who would not cope with the adoption experience alone.

The friendly and affectionate pair were surrendered to the Centre in early February and spent a week in foster. They were vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and desexed before being cleared for adoption.

So, there we were,

Olive and River each in a carrier in the back of the Winkie-Mobile as I drove up to North Hobart.

We have had cats available for adoption from our Margate shop since 2019 and in North Hobart since its opening in 2020. It allows us to draw a stronger connection to our supporters and for them to see what Ten Lives is all about.

“We do it because our volunteers and customers love it, and it’s a great opportunity for cats that may find it difficult in the shelter,” Ten Lives manager Noel Hunt tells me.

As I walked into the shop with the carriers, Olive and River were greeted enthusiastically

by Op Shop volunteers Vaiva and Anne, who were keen to meet their new friends.

Anne organised their food and water, while Vaiva placed them in their enclosure for them to explore. Olive and River will spend most of their time in the large enclosure in the front window, watching the people walk by and snoozing in the sun.

But it won’t take them long to discover the impressive cat run, which leads them high above the clothing racks and bric-a-brac treasures

through to the back of the store. There, they’ll find another enclosure where they can have some quiet time by the bookshelves.

On mornings before opening, the cats get to run around the shop.

Though, as I’m told, it’s sometimes a struggle to get them back into the enclosure.

Sylvia, another volunteer, told me that one cat had them doing circles of the shop before the sprightly feline thought it best to return for her morning nap.

When I asked Vaiva what she thought of having cats in the Op Shop she told me it just might be the best part of being there!

The customers agree, with many dropping in every few weeks to see the latest Op Shop stars, or to say hello again to a favourite, before rummaging through the bargains.

Recently, a one-yearold white tabby named Skittles spent two weeks at the shop before finding his new family, and before him there is a long list of furry faces with similar success stories.

Apart from the inclusion of our furry feline friends, our Margate and North Hobart stores are

traditional Op Shops which raise much-needed funds for the work undertaken by Ten Lives.

They help fund more than 10,000 vet procedures every year and provide hope for kitties in need.

Yes, there are a lot of unique items to be discovered in store, but when it comes to cats, there are no impulse buys - potential adopters who find a cat they love in our Op Shops must register their interest and wait 24 hours before they can take home their new best friend.

With Olivia and River settled into their temporary home, I returned to the Centre.

It was only four days later that I heard that the two tabbies had been adopted - another success story for our cats in Op Shops.

I asked Vaiva if it’s sad to see them go.

“You do miss them sometimes but knowing that they are adopted, that’s the main thing,” she said.

It won’t be long before there’s a new face in the window, eagerly looking down Argyle Street to see who might come in to meet them!

Visit our shops at 1717 Channel Highway, Margate and 222 Argyle Street, North Hobart, and who knows what you might find. You might even find a best friend.

Ten Lives Cat Shelter is a self-funded animal charity that relies on donations and volunteers to care for and rehome the unwanted cats and kittens of Tasmania.

See how you can get involved: tenlives.com.au

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EDUCATION

A new chapter in the history of St Mary’s College ST Mary’s College has an exciting year ahead, with new Principal Damian Messer and Deputy Principal Caroline Wilson-Haffenden leading the College in 2022.

Both leaders are wellknown and loved in the Tasmanian Catholic school community, bringing a wealth of experience to the College.

Mr Messer will be best known for his leadership at ‘brother school’ St Virgil’s College, where he was Principal from 2010-2021 and Deputy Principal from 20062009.

He has a strong track record in leading positive curriculum change, in teaching and learning, and in innovation, which positions him well to steer the College into its next phase.

Mr Messer said that he has always had a strong connection to the College on a number of levels.

“I’ve been an invested member of the St Mary’s community for a long time now,” he said.

“My daughter and son attended St Mary’s, my wife is an alumna of the College and so is my mother-in-law.

“It’s a huge part of my family, and now it’s time for me to play a new role in the College’s 153-yearold story and be a part of something special.”

Mr Messer said the College’s K-12 model was one of its greatest strengths, providing a seamless education and the opportunity to forge strong relationships with students and their families.

“Over the course of 14 years, staff really get to know students, which helps them discover who they are, what their passion is and where they want to go once they graduate from year 12,” he said.

“It is our responsibility to offer a diverse range of subjects and co-curricular opportunities and tailor the curriculum to ensure that each student is equipped for the career that they choose.”

The new Deputy Principal, Mrs WilsonHaffenden, said this

was an exciting time to be in leadership at the college, with the first all-girls kindergarten class enrolled in 2021 and new flexible kindergarten options.

“While changing to girls-only in early years education is new for St Mary’s, the College has been leading the way in girls’ education for 153 years, having girls-only education from years 3-12 on the one central campus,” she said.

“As part of Project 23, St Mary’s College will be completely girls-only by 2024.”

Mrs Wilson-Haffenden said the College’s flexible kindergarten program was developed to support working families currently utilising childcare options alongside kindergarten.

“Kinders have three compulsory ‘core’ days, but families now have the option of requesting four or even five days per week,” she said.

Families don’t have to wait until kindergarten to be part of the SMC community, with the College now offering

milangkani - a free early years program open to all children aged between birth and five years.

Sessions are held on Mondays (term-time only) and focus on empowering families to support their child’s development and learning.

The sessions are led by early-childhood teacher and program coordinator Meg Kitchen, who has more than 20 years of teaching experience. milangkani is currently taking a brief break because of the current Covid-19 pandemic, but will commence again shortly.

The College’s upcoming Kinder Open Morning on Wednesday 9 March and K-12 Open Day on Thursday 24 March are great opportunities for families to take a closer look at what St Mary’s has to offer.

Bookings are essential.

To book a tour of the College or for more information, contact enrolment officer Nicole Wighton on (03) 6108 2560 or enrol@smc.tas. edu.au

Above: Design in Wood is one of the many elective subjects on offer at St Mary’s College Below: Bush Kinder is a favourite activity for our kindergarten students

ST MARY’S COLLEGE

OPEN DAY Thursday 24 March Tours departing regularly between 9.30am - 12.30pm. Bookings essential.

We warmly invite all prospective families to take a tour, speak with our students and staff, and see what we do during a regular day at St Mary’s College.

Find out more about our flexible Kindergarten program and milangkani birth to five program.

St Mary’s College is the only Catholic all-girls school in Tasmania for Kindergarten to Year 12.

164 Harrington Street, Hobart

enrol@smc.tas.edu.au

(03) 6108 2560

www.smc.tas.edu.au

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EDUCATION

Discover what’s on offer at St Michael’s Collegiate STUDENTS at St Michael’s Collegiate have started 2022 with energy and excitement despite the added challenge that COVID-19 has meant for the start of the school year.

“2022 brings a range of exciting new enhancements across all three campuses and the best thing about these changes is that they have been driven and shaped by input from our students and staff,” Principal Dr Adam Forsyth said.

“A new nature-based playground has been established, and our vegetable garden is providing a bountiful harvest as well as a beautiful outdoor classroom at our Junior School campus in South Hobart.

“Our library on the senior campus has been reimaged to promote

digital, information and other emerging literacies, and we are rolling out our Innovative Futures Hub for the Senior School as part of our commitment to innovation and flexible approaches to learning.

“By providing flexible and technology-rich learning spaces, our students and teachers can easily navigate their way through any disruptions that may come our way from COVID-19, whilst still maintaining strong connections with each other.

“This approach, together with our Teaching and Learning Framework which has a strong focus on collaboration, creativity and critical thinking, provides unique opportunities for our students to become confident, capable, and creative individuals.

“Through this approach, we are building on a strong history of providing the foundation for our students to go out into the world ready for a life of learning, leadership and service.”

On Saturday 2 April, Collegiate will throw open its doors and invite visitors to come along to its inaugural Discovery Day. The Collegiate Discovery Day will be held in the Innovative Futures Lab (the IF Lab) on the Senior School campus and will provide visitors with opportunities to view facilities, interact with technology and participate in workshops.

“In the IF Lab we create extraordinary learning experiences that ignite curiosity, upend perceptions, inspire investigations, and promote collaboration,”

Dr Forsyth said.

“I invite you to come and see for yourself the blend of people, place, tradition and innovation that makes Collegiate such a special place.”

Visitors, in particular children, will have the chance to let their curiosity roam free through exhibits and activities across all three levels of the IF Lab. Discovery Day activities will include digital fabrication, scientific demonstrations, and tinkering activities.

Food stalls and refreshments will also be available.

Discovery Day is on Saturday 2 April on the Senior School campus, followed by an Open Day on Tuesday 5 April across all three campuses.

Visit http://collegiate. tas.edu.au/ for more information and a virtual tour.

Students in the Innovative Futures Lab on the Collegiate Senior School Campus (above) and children working in the Collegiate Junior School Garden (below)

Join us for

DAY

Saturday 2 April 9:00am to 12:00pm Senior School Davey Street, Hobart 6211 4911 enrolments@collegiate.tas.edu.au www.collegiate.tas.edu.au

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EDUCATION

St Cuthbert's giving your child the best start in life OUR purpose at St Cuthbert’s is to give your child the best start in life.

Our teachers work collaboratively to provide learning opportunities that meet your child’s needs, wherever they are in their learning journey.

Teachers work with your child to support them to achieve their learning goals and become the best version of themselves in all aspects of their learning; socially, emotionally, spiritually and academically.

St Cuthbert’s promotes curiosity and discovery through a variety of engaging experiences in and outside the classroom.

We want our students to become lifelong learners who are fulfilling their potential as individuals whilst developing resilience and confidence in a safe environment.

St Cuthbert’s Early Years Centre Our recently opened, purpose-built Early

Years Centre provides our youngest learners with the very best environment to explore, learn, grow and thrive.

Our educators and support staff encourage learning through inquiry and discovery, forming a strong foundation on which students’ literacy and numeracy skills are built.

We are currently welcoming Kindergarten enrolments for 2023.

Please call the school office on 6243 9864 or email an enquiry to stcuthberts@catholic.tas. edu.au

Ludo Ludo is a CatholicCare Early Learning and Care initiative developed in partnership with Catholic Education Tasmania.

Ludo is delivered in our new Early Years Centre and is a playbased learning program for children aged 3-5 years.

Our Ludo centre is open from 6am-7pm Monday-Friday and is taking enrolments now.

Please email enquiries to ludo@aohtas.org.au

Set up for success Our ‘Little Lanterns’ birth-to-five program is aimed at providing parents, caregivers and grandparents an opportunity to learn with their child through playbased activities.

This program runs each Friday and is a welcoming place for all caregivers to come and make connections with other people in our

community.

We love welcoming new families to Little Lanterns, and especially love watching the children’s curiosity and love of learning grow through the experiences this program provides them.

Please go to our St Cuthbert’s facebook page to find out more about our Little Lanterns program and what new and exciting adventures await your child.

Being creative in Kinder

Learning to grow is 24 Carrot gold Clarendon Vale Primary School students having fun in the garden

NINE new Tasmanian schools – including Bayview Secondary College have joined the growing 24 Carrot program for the 2022 school year, with 24 schools and communities across the state now involved.

Established in Hobart’s northern suburbs in 2014 with a mission to bring health, food and nutrition to Tasmanian children, the 24 Carrot Garden project teaches students how to grow, harvest, prepare and share healthy produce.

Designed to complement the existing curriculum, the program brings together science, entrepreneurship, culinary and creative arts, architecture, agriculture and sustainability, all in an inspiring environment.

New architecturally designed kitchen gardens at Bayview Secondary College, Glenorchy’s Montrose Bay High, Brighton’s Jordan River Senior School and Kingston High School

will extend the project to older children for the first time, giving them opportunities to continue to develop vital skills that go well beyond the classroom.

The program has also now expanded to the state’s north and northwest, with five primary schools - Ravenswood Heights and East Tamar (Launceston); Montello and Romaine Park (Burnie) and East Devonport - joining this year.

24 Carrot Gardens founder Kirsha Kaechele said kitchen gardens provide children with essential skills for health and wellbeing.

“Placing them directly in the schools and communities where children are means they can access healthy food and engage in hands-on learning in an uplifting environment,” she said.

“Scaling 24 Carrot out across the state and up into high schools enables more Tasmanian children to reach their

full potential.

“We envision that eventually every school will have a learning garden, and that Tasmania will see a complete shift away from the health and obesity crisis it faces today, towards a healthy and positive future.

“Our state is proud of its strong foodie culture, and so much of our economy is centred upon it.

“We want to see all Tasmanians benefit and contribute to this, and this will not happen without investing in children in the neighbourhoods where it matters most.”

The nine new schools have been able to join the 24 Carrot Gardens program thanks to a major grant from the Tasmanian Department of Education, and the continuing generosity of private donors.

To find out more about the program, go to www.24carrot.mona. net.au

Giving your child the best start in life Kindergarten 2023 – Enrolling Now All are welcome / Tours on request Phone 6243 9864 26 Corinna Road Lindisfarne 7015 stcuthberts@catholic.tas.edu.au www.stcuthberts.tas.edu.au

The 24 Carrot Gardens open day at Eddington Street, Bridgewater in 2020

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EDUCATION

Learning by doing at Bayview Secondary BAYVIEW Secondary College offers innovative educational programs that teach students practical skills through hands-on experience.

The school’s Learning

By Doing program takes a different approach to education, placing the focus on practical activities, applied learning and connecting students with potential job interests and future pathways.

The course is aimed at students who may prefer an alternative method of learning, and those who show potential in a variety of areas but lack motivation and engagement.

Using the 5Es Pedagogical Framework (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate), the LBD program is a Connected Curriulum approach designed to engage learners in activities that involve considering the

world around them, identifying challenges or problems, and then undertaking activities to generate solutions - all while developing skills in communication, collaboration and selfmanagement.

All learning tasks are aligned to the Australian Curriculum Framework (ACF) in the core subjects including STEM (Science, Technologies, Engineering, Mathematics) and HASS (History and Social Studies).

The LBD program aims to improve future pathways for students and direct their learning towards vocational possibilities including (but not limited to) horticulture, hospitality, construction, agriculture, aquaculture, food processing and customer service.

The program incorporates ‘real life’ situations into learning

activities, including: • Building structures for daily life such as shelving, garden beds, watering systems and growing systems • Planting and growing produce such as herbs, vegetables and fruit • Growing and caring for animal produce and seafood including trout and abalone • Food processing such as canning, preserving and cooking • Refining building skills by making everyday items like furniture, tools and toys • Learning Aboriginal and Torres Straight Island landcare, bush tucker and building and survival techniques • Developing entrepreneurial and customer service skills.

The Learning By Doing

Bayview Secondary College students (L-R) Shakira McKendrick, Sophie Stacey, Owen Geardrooke and Reuben Webster getting some practical, hands-on experience at school

program replaces all core subjects, but students still participate in HPE and options.

The two-year course covers the grades 9 and 10 curricula, and students who have strengths in applied learning are strongly encouraged to consider enrolling.

The course can also act as the first two years of a four-year learning program, with 11/12 pathways available in VET Horticulture, Hospitality and Construction.

There are many benefits of the program for students, including:

• Improved attention in learning activities because of the practical focus • Development of practical skills such as designing, building, growing and business operations • Modern skills including critical

thinking, personal and social skills, teamwork and ICT. To learn why Bayview Secondary College is one of Tasmania’s fastestgrowing secondary colleges, please phone the school on 6247 7800 or go to bayviewsc. education.tas.edu.au

Preparing students for life!

Bayview Secondary College offers innovative educational programs that teach students practical skills through handson experience. We’d love to tell you about our Learning

by Doing program, our other educational programs, co-curricular activities, and facilities.

To learn why we are one of Tasmania’s fastest-growing secondary colleges please contact the school on 6247 7800 or visit our website bayviewsc.education.tas.edu.au 170 Mockridge Rd Rokeby 7019

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR A ATHLETICS FOR MASTERS Track and field athletics at the Domain Athletic Centre for the over 30s from October to March. 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 A local community group working towards positive climate solutions, with the view that together, people can make a better future. For more information, visit clarenceclimateaction.org or the Clarence Climate Action Facebook page.

CLARENCE COMMUNITY KNITTING GROUP Knit and crochet for friends, families and charities.

Clarence Integrated Care Centre, Bayfield Street, Rosny.

Wednesdays 10am-12 noon. Phone Romana Sanders 6244 4736.

CLARENCE COUNTRY Held every Tuesday night from 7pm until 10pm at the Howrah Community Centre, Howrah Road, Howrah.

Listen and dance to a great resident band and walk-up singers. Bar is open for you to enjoy a drink and tea and coffee is available all evening. There are door prizes, raffles, spot dances and lucky number cards. Entry fee is $4. For more information, visit Clarence Country Facebook page or email clarence.country@gmail.com.

CLARENCE WALK AND TALK GROUP Meet at Clarence Integrated Care Centre, Bayfield Street, Rosny. Monday and Wednesday from 9:30am.

For Wednesday walks, phone Dot Batt on 6244 6276/0400 607 355. For Monday walks, phone Ainslee Walker on 0412 333 171.

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.

CREW FITNESS Crew Fitness is a not-for-profit community fitness group that offers bootcamp and high-intensity interval training.

Classes run for 45 minutes from Monday until Friday at 6am and on Saturdays at 7:45am. It is based out of the Lindisfarne Sailing Club. New members are welcome.

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DANCING Looking for dance partner, female needed aged 35-45 for lessons and socials in Ballroom, Salsa and Tango.

For more information, phone 0412 699 748.

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EDITING Wanted: someone with excellent writing skills who has a little time on their hands to do some book editing.

Payment negotiable. Phone 0458800492.

EASTERN SHORE BRIDGE CLUB The Eastern Shore Bridge Club has relocated and now meets at the Clarence Uniting Church in York Street Bellerive on Tuesday evenings at 7am. If you are

interested in learning to play bridge or wish to join the walk-in sessions, phone John Cummings on 0423 187 588. All levels are welcome.

EASTERN SHORE NEEDLEWORK GROUP Meets at the Sunshine Centre, Howrah Road, Howrah. They meet on Monday from 9am to 12:30pm, Wednesday from noon to 3:30pm, and on Saturday from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Contact for Monday and Wednesday is Ailene on 0418 425 843, and contact for Saturday is Marianne on 0408 487 445.

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FITNESS All About Fitness is hosting monthly informal get togethers to help the community be better informed on current issues regarding health. The next session will be on Thursday 24 February at the Montrose Bay Yacht Club from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Presenter will be Chando Steiner who has more than 25 years experience as an Osteopath. Cost is a gold coin donation, with a cuppa supplied. For more information or to book, email paul@ allaboutfitness.net.au or phone 0417 836 988.

FORCETT COMMUNITY HALL HANDMADE AND FARMERS’ MARKET The Forcett Community Hall is holding a Handmade and Farmers’ Market on the third Sunday of each month from 10am to 1pm. There will be a range of local produce, craft, art, baking and plants. There will also be a barbecue and coffee van. The hall is located at 699 Arthur Highway, Forcett – about seven kilometres south of Sorell. COVID practices will be in place and check-in required.

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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 John on 6244 6539.

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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.

HOBART MODEL AERO CLUB INC Radio controlled, fixed wing and rotary aircraft at Kelly Field on the Richmond/Campania Road. Flying every day from 9am until early afternoon, weather permitting. Instruction available and visitors most welcome.

For more information, phone Barry Gerrard on 0417 032 901, email bgerrard@bigpond.net.au, or visit hobartmodelaeroclub.org.au.

HOWRAH SCHOOL FOR SENIORS Meeting at Howrah Community Centre every Friday, 10am-12 noon. Guest speakers, varied activities and occasional bus trips. Phone Brian on 0438 77 99 69 for enquiries.

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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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LAUDERDALE CANAL MODEL BOATING The Lauderdale Canal Model Boating group meets at the Northern Terrace in Lauderdale each Saturday morning from 9am, weather permitting. A wide selection of model boats can be seen most Saturdays

The Parkside Foundation Supporting people with a disability • • • • • • •

Individual and group support Life skills development Recreation and Leisure Supported holidays School holiday and after school programs Respite - evening and overnight weekend Coordination of supports – improving life choices

LOCAL AND TASMANIAN

Large enough to support you, small enough to care.

For further information

Phone 03 6243 6044 Email enquiries@parkside.org.au

www.parksidefoundation.org.au

If you would like to inform the community of any events you have coming up in the Community Calendar, contact editorial@easternshoresun.com.au. and everyone is welcomed. Help and advice is freely available and you can try to operate the free have a go boat. Come along and see the models sailing, and maybe you will be encouraged in taking up the hobby and joining the group. For more information, phone Randall at 6287 7158.

LINDISFARNE COMMUNITY LIBRARY Come along and have a look at our library. Lots of books, including fiction, non-fiction, large print and a section of Tasmanian books. Hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm and Saturday 10am to noon.

Members is $7 yearly, books may be borrowed for up to four weeks. For more information, phone Diane on 0400 043 297.

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

LINDISFARNE RIVERSIDE ARTS CHOIR Lindisfarne Riverside Arts Choir Inc meet at the Activity Centre on Lincoln Street every Thursday night at 7pm.

All welcome. For more information, phone Jane on 0408 326 544. The annual meeting will be held on Thursday 3 March 2022 at 8pm at the Lindisfarne Activity Centre on Lincoln Street.

LINE DANCING Join Boots and All Line Dancing (a Bucaan Community House program) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at Tolosa Hall (148 Tolosa Street, Glenorchy). Tuesdays, Beginner 10-11am ($3), Improver 11-11:30am ($2).

Thursdays, Beginner 9:30-10:25am ($3), Beginner 10:35-11:30am ($3), Improver 11:30-noon ($2). Saturdays, Beginner 1:30-2:30pm ($3). First time dancers are welcome at any Beginner class. Emphasis on having fun. For more information, phone Sue on 0417 503 429.

LIONS CLUB OF CLARENCE Committed to serve in the Clarence community. Meets at Lions Clubrooms at 10 Binalong Road, Mornington on the first and third Wednesday of the month. For more information, visit https://clarence.tas.lions.org. au.

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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.

MOVEMENT IN LINDISFARNE Gentle yoga class on Wednesday from 11am to noon and Mat pilates class on Friday from 1-2pm at the Lindisfarne Community Activities Centre. Additional classes also run at the Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre for gentle flow yoga on Monday from 8:30-9:30am and vinyasa flow yoga on Monday from 9:45-10:45am and Wednesday from 9-10am. For more information, phone Rhiannon on 0411 688 905 or email sunfloweryogapilates@gmail.com.

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PICKLEBALL Come along and try pickleball. Every Monday 1011:30am and every Thursday 9:30-11:30am at the Clarence Sports Stadium, Loinah Crescent, Montagu Bay. Cost is $6. Equipment provided, i.e. paddles, nets, balls.

Sunday 12:30-2pm at Lindisfarne Tennis Club, Park Road.

Cost is $5. Equipment provided. For more information, contact Jenny Kitchener on 0414 486 896 or majelaja2@ yahoo.com.au.

PITTWATER ART GROUP Painting in all mediums. For more information, phone Gail Ellen on 0427 658 775.

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RICHMOND VILLAGE FAIR The fair is back after a hiatus on 27 March 2022. The fair is a step back in time, with entertainment for all, including food vans, wine, gin, cider, crafts and more.

The Richmond Village Fair is run by a local non-profit group of residents. To be part of the fair and fill out an expression of interest, visit www.richmondvillagefair. com. We look forward to seeing everyone at the fair on 27 March 2022.

ROKEBY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE 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.

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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.

SOUTH ARM COMMUNITY MARKET South Arm is on the first Sunday of every month from 9:30am to 1pm. Enjoy live music, food vans, fresh veg, handmade gifts, plants, arts and crafts, and more. To book a site, phone Jacqui on 0422 203 124.

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.

THE STORY ISLAND PROJECT Enthusiastic volunteer tutors are wanted to support students in The Story Island Project’s fun storytelling workshops. Story Island workshops boost young people’s confidence and creativity, and will be held weekly at select primary schools on the Eastern Shore in term four. For more information, visit storyislandproject.org/ volunteer or phone 0409 856 979.

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.

365 SUPPORT FITNESS 365 Support Fitness run senior strength, balance and flexibility classes on Mondays at noon, Tuesdays at 9am, Wednesday at 11:30am, and Friday at 9am and noon. They are held at the PCYC in Bellerive, with it costing $8 a class. We understand the importance of strength, stretching and balance to keep your body and bones strong, improve your balance, keep a healthy mindset and keep your range of motion so you don’t require the assistance of a mobility aide and still be physically active at home as you age. For more information, phone 0407 967 961 or email 365sfitness@ gmail.com.

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TAI CHI Looking for an experienced Tai Chi instructor to facilitate a new park class at Montrose foreshore, mid-morning on a weekday. Please phone Anna on 0480 209 415.

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.

THYLACINE LUTRUWITA Thylacine lutruwita is a not-for-profit wildlife protection hospital and cat desexing clinic based at 553 Pass Road, Morning. They do cat desexing and a microchip for only $49.99. For more information or to book an appointment, phone 6146 0699 or visit www.thylacinelutruwita.com.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.

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WARRANE MORNINGTON NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE Visit www.wmnc.org.au for up-to-date information about programs, services, events and the Warrane Community Garden. Mondays: Yoga 8:30am and 9:45am ($5 per class), Computer Class 11am. Tuesdays: Loui’s Van 6:10pm. Wednesdays: Food Assistance from 8:30am, Yoga 9am, Community Lunch every second Wednesday 11:45am, Craft Group every second Wednesday 11am1pm. Fridays: Wellness Workout 10:30am ($5 per class).

Second Sunday of the month: Community Garden Working Bee, 9am-12noon. All programs located at Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre at 150a Bligh Street.

The Warrane Community Garden is at 18 Heemskirk Street. For more information phone 6244 6346, email info@wmnc.org.au or visit www.wmnc.org.au

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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.

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A FINANCIAL MOMENT

Volatility and uncertainty – what does this mean for your super?

Damian Gibson, Partner and Financial Advisor, Elevate Wealth* JUST as investors thought the volatility and uncertainty caused

by COVID was starting to subside, it has picked back up again. The economy and financial markets have had a very rocky start to 2022.

Local and international share markets have had one of the worst starts to the year in history. At the time of writing this, our local share index, the ASX200, has dopped by approximately eight per cent since its first session on January 4.

In most cases your superannuation will be invested in a range of different assets, with shares being one of them. Consequently, if you have been watching your super balance drop since the start of the year, this recent volatility would be one of the main reasons why.

It’s a wide-held view that there are three main contributors driving the current level of volatility and uncertainty in financial markets and the broader economy. These are: • Tensions between Russia and Ukraine • High levels of

inflation • The likelihood of interest rates rising We understand that seeing your superannuation and investments fall can be stressful and hard to watch. That is why we have decided to bring forward our annual offer to Eastern Shore Sun readers of a free initial appointment.

In times of high volatility and uncertainty, it is vital that you understand how your superannuation and other investments are invested.

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professional who can help guide you through and ensure your superannuation and investments are structured appropriately for your situation and stage of life is one way to do this.

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Changes to Child Care Subsidy Hank Jongen, General Manager Services Australia HELLO everyone.

Parents with children in childcare should be aware of changes to the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) to help make care more affordable.

CCS goes directly to childcare providers to reduce the fees you pay.

The amount you can get depends on your family’s income, the type of childcare you use, the age of your child and your family’s hours of recognised activities like work or study.

The childcare provider must have Australian Government approval to get CCS on your behalf.

That includes Centre Based Care, Family Day Care, and Outside School Hours Care.

In December 2021, the annual cap for CCS for families on a higher income was removed.

The annual cap limited how much subsidy you could access.

Families may still have the annual cap for financial years prior to the 2021/22 financial year. If you reached the cap before it was removed, you’ll receive a refund on any excess fees paid.

From 7 March 2022, families with two or more children aged five years and under in care will have their CCS rate increased by 30

percentage points for their second child and younger children, up to a maximum rate of 95 per cent.

Families may be eligible if they earn less than $354,305 and have more than one child aged five or under in child care.

You can find expected out-of-pocket care costs by using the online fees estimator at startingblocks.gov.au Families already getting CCS don’t need to do anything.

Services Australia will automatically increase the subsidy for eligible children.

We’ll send you an SMS and a letter in early March to confirm

their new higher CCS rate. You’ll also be able to see this information in your Centrelink online account via myGov. Remember, we’ll work out your CCS percentage based on your family income estimate. So your estimated income needs to be accurate and upto-date.

At the end of every financial year, you’ll need to confirm your income by either lodging a tax return, or advising us when you don’t need to lodge.

For more information visit Services Australia website and search ‘Higher CCS’.

See you next month.

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Sport

Local powerlifter on track to break raw world record A LOCAL female powerlifter has her sights set on smashing a world record this year, as she prepares for a series of big competitions on the mainland.

Jess McCallum, of New Norfolk, currently holds the Australian deadlift record for women at a whopping 272.5kg.

But she hopes to go to the next level this year and break the world record, which sits at 289kg – about the same weight as four full kegs of beer.

The 41-year old is a relative newcomer to the sport of powerlifting, only starting seriously five years ago after a get-fit campaign saw her lose an incredible 140kg.

“I started going to the gym as often as I could

Local powerlifter Jess McCallum at a recent competition

and really enjoyed the ‘body pump’ classes which involved weights,” she said.

“I became fit and toned and someone at the gym suggested I might like to try powerlifting. I found I loved the buzz and it went from there.”

As well as dealing with a COVID-related red meat shortage at her local supermarket, Jess must also manage Epilepsy, which presents challenges for all athletes especially those whose sport involves lifting dangerously heavy weights.

“I have to be careful because having a seizure during training or competition can lead to serious injury,” she said.

“If I were to have a seizure just before a competition, it

could literally ruin my chances, no matter how many months I might have trained.”

Jess is aiming to attempt to break the world record at the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Nationals 2022, to be held in Devonport in September.

She recently travelled to Werribee for the ‘Raising the Dead’ Whiskey and Deadlifts event; and also plans to compete at ‘ProRaw’ in Melbourne in April and at the CAPO State Titles in Western Australia in May. But her ability to compete in these lead-up competitions and train at the level needed to crack a world record will depend on her ability to raise money to cover her travel costs.

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Leigh bowls 'em over

EASTERN Shore lawn bowler Leigh Munnings has added another trophy to the cabinet, after winning the Bowls Tasmania South Men’s Open Singles Championships last month.

The Men’s Open Singles was played at Kingborough Bowls Club, with the quarter finals on14 February followed by the semi finals and grand final on the 27th.

Munnings, Glen Frame, Brad Carver and Ryan Guy progressed to the semis, where Munnings defeated Frame and Carver toppled Guy to set up the grand final

showdown.

But Munnings was far too strong in the final, beating Carver 25-14 in the first-to-25 format.

The Ladies Open Singles competition was held at Brighton Bowls Club on February 14, with Lyn Triffitt and Barbara Liddington qualifying for the grand final after defeating Jenny Suttie and Jeannette Lane in the semis.

Triffitt took out the title by beating Liddington 25-22 in a close-fought final.

Also at Brighton on Valentine’s Day, Anne Allanby ran away with the Ladies B Grade Singles title, defeating

Val Gregg 25-12 in the final.

The Men’s B Grade Singles was won by Duncan Carey, who beat David Williams 25-20 in the final.

Meanwhile, the Bowls South team has convincingly won the Bowls Tasmania Open State Wide Challenge, after winning both their games in Launceston earlier this month.

Each season Bowls Tasmania conducts a State Wide Challenge round-robin competition between Bowls North, Bowls North West and Bowls Tasmania South, with Open, Seniors (Over 60) and Juniors

sections.

Bowls South (69 points) won the open men’s shield from Bowls North (48 points) and Bowls North West (27 points).

Bowls North 1 women won the women’s open shield ahead of Bowls North West and Bowls South.

The overall State Wide Challenge shield – which incorporates all results from the open, seniors and junior SWC competitions – saw Bowls South finish on top with 241 points, Bowls North second with 225 points and Bowls North West third with 218 points.

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Sport

JackJumpers captain Clint Steindl (left) and import guard Josh Adams model the new indigenous jerseys with designer Sharnie Read

Jackies jump at chance to learn

THE Tasmania JackJumpers have learned more about the state’s aboriginal history, people and traditions, taking part in a cultural awareness experience

at piyura kitina (Risdon Cove) ahead of the NBL’s Indigenous Round.

The league’s Indigenous Round celebrates, recognises

JackJumpers players with jersey designer Sharnie Read

and acknowledges Indigenous culture across Australia and New Zealand, with all NBL clubs wearing special Indigenous Round uniforms inspired and designed by local artists.

JackJumpers players and coaches had the opportunity to tour piyura kitina and listen to cultural talks from Dewayne EverettSmith and Tasmanian Aboriginal artist Sharnie Read, who designed the

JackJumpers jersey.

She said her design tells the story of how jackjumpers work as a team to build and protect their nests.

“I’m pretty proud to have my design on the jerseys and to be part of the whole concept,” she said.

“It’s great to be promoting Aboriginal values in Tasmania and the history of the island through sport where we can all come together, whether you’re

Aboriginal or not.

“To have a team that wants to step up and help share Aboriginal cultural values and the wonderful history of our island, that’s an opportunity you can’t miss.”

JackJumpers head coach Scott Roth said it is “hugely important that (the team) celebrate the Aboriginal culture here in Tasmania”.

“The jerseys look fantastic, and to be on this property here is a

Cricket clubs score grassroots funding SEVENTEEN Tasmanian cricket clubs and indoor cricket centres – including the Montagu Bay, Sorell, St Aidans and Richmond/Cambridge clubs - have shared in more than $50,000 funding from round one of the 2021-22 Grassroots Cricket Fund.

The GCF is a joint initiative between

Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers’ Association which will provide up to $30 million to grassroots cricket organisations across Australia.

The grants can be used to purchase equipment, fund the development of coaches and volunteers and attract new participants

to the sport, helping ensure clubs and centres maintain their position as pillars of local communities.

In total, 432 clubs and centres across the country successfully applied for grants and will share in $1.3 million in funding.

A second round of grant applications

opened on 14 February, allowing clubs and centres that did not receive a grant in the first round to apply.

The funding can be used to purchase products through GCF partners such the Community Heart Program, Flicx UK and Kookaburra.

“We hope these

grants will help clubs and indoor centres best provide a great and inclusive environment in which to play and enjoy our game,” Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja said.

For more information and grant applications, go to grassrootscricketfund. com.au

significant step for us as the JackJumpers in our first year,” he said.

“It’s really a great experience for us.

“Not being from here, I understand the importance of looking in from the outside. And I know the Australian players, it’s hugely important to them also.”

The JackJumpers wore the new jersey in

their Round 16 game at Launceston’s Silverdome on 5 March, where the team came from behind to defeat the New Zealand Breakers in a low-scoring 66-62 thriller.

Import forward Mikyle Mcintosh led the way with 21 points, while Josh Magette contributed seven assists.

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OLYMPIC RUNNERS BRIDGE THE GAP Rose Davies and Brett Robinson break the tape at the end of the 2022 Run The Bridge

MORE than 3000 people of all ages, including six former Olympians and one Paralympian, strapped on their sneakers and hit the road for the 2022 Run The Bridge event on 27 February.

While thousands of fitness fanatics, weekend warriors and keen kids pounded the pavement at various speeds, it was two Olympians – Victorianbased distance runners

Brett Robinson and Rose Davies – who took out the major races.

Australian half marathon record holder and two-time previous winner Robinson racked up his third Run The Bridge title in the prestigious 10km event, after back-to-back victories in 2019 and 2020.

Robinson won in a time of 28m 37s. Two-

time Australian cross country champion Andy Buchanan (29m 05s) finished second, just ahead of fellow Victorian runner Joel Tobin-White in third.

Robinson, who was an Olympic 5000m finalist at the Rio 2016 Games and ran the marathon in Tokyo last year, now has his sights set on the Commonwealth Games in July.

Davies stunned the women’s field with a five-second victory over British athlete Charlotte Purdy, breaking the tape in a time of 32m 32s.

Natalie Rule was third, just 14 seconds behind Davies.

The elite women’s field started the course nearly four minutes ahead of their male counterparts, setting up a thrilling finish in the Battle of the Sexes

event.

Robinson narrowly beat Davies to the line to claim the $6000 prize.

Marc Iseli won the Epic 5km Run in a time of 15m 53s, ahead of Callum Stevens and Darcy Carless; while Noah Sargent easily won the Positive Salary Packaging 5km Walk event from Ron Waters and Melanie Poole.

More than 80

corporate, social and school teams tackled the bridge together for the Clubs Tasmania team challenge, with prize winners including teams representing Collins SBA, Hydro Tasmania, Harcourts Kingborough, Tasmanian Road Runners, Lansdowne Primary, Bayview Secondary College and The Friends School.

Run The Bridge 2022

was the world’s first massparticipation event to give participants non-fungible token (NFT) digital medals to all finishers.

Medals were sent digitally to athletes as they cross the finish line, personalised with their name, distance and time.

Event organisers are already busy planning next year’s Run The Bridge for Sunday 26 February.

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