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LUCAS AND ALEXIS’ BIG PUSH TO THE MOUNTAINTOP From left, AFL legend Craig Davis, six-year-old Alexis Downie and Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania president Mick Peters

GCC wins economic awards

GLENORCHY City Council has received national recognition for its economic performance and plans, beating more than 100 entries from across the country to win two categories at the Economic Development Australia 2021 Awards for Excellence.

The Glenorchy Economic Recovery Program won the Economic Recovery and Resilience category,

ahead of Cairns Regional Council and the Melbourne Innovation Centre.

Established in response to COVID-19, the Program provided direct economic investments designed to kickstart the recovery of highly impacted industry sectors such as retail, arts and recreation, and hospitality.

Drawing heavily on Glenorchy’s Economic Development Strategy

and prepared in collaboration with industry, other tiers of government and local community organisations, the Program addressed on-the-ground issues faced by businesses during the crisis, while also confronting deeper foundational challenges.

Some of the projects implemented under the Program include Activity City and the Corridor of Modern Art.

The Showcase Moonah Creative Hub won the national award for Economic Development Diversity and Inclusion, beating the City of West Torrens and Port Macquarie Hastings Council.

Running between February and June 2021, Showcase Moonah was an art and creative placemaking project which funded 14 community-led events including cultural

performances, street art, urban greening and popup markets.

It featured a diverse range of participants from the local community including businesses, multicultural groups, a youth social enterprise, artists, musicians, people living with disability, and notfor-profit organisations.

“Winning these awards shows how successfully our Council has Glenorchy managed

FOR 14-year-old Lucas Peters and six-year-old Alexis Downie, living with Muscular Dystrophy and Muscular Atrophy has been an uphill battle.

But with the help of an AFL legend and the support team at Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania, Lucas and Alexis have faced the climb head-on by participating in this year’s Point to Pinnacle event.

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the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas said.

“From the very early days of the pandemic, we focussed on ensuring that Glenorchy not only weathered the COVID storm but set ourselves up to thrive into the future.

“We made the strategic decision to borrow $5m through the Tasmanian Government’s local

government interest-free loan program to fund our economic recovery projects.

“The vision and expertise of our economic development team in developing our economic recovery program and executing its various complex and innovative projects has been truly remarkable.

“The national acclaim they have received speaks for itself. I’m so proud.”

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Community News

Local hero Kim driving community change RETIRED Police officer Kim Smith APM was recently named Tasmania’s Local Hero for 2022 for his years of dedicated service to his community across multiple organisations and causes.

Mr Smith was nominated for the award by members of the Sullivans Cove Rotary Club, which he joined after leaving the police force in 2010.

“It was a total surprise,” he said of his award.

“It made me want to jump up and down as I was flooded with so many emotions.”

One of Mr Smith’s proudest achievements is the innovative system he developed at the West

Moonah Community Home to help refugees and those with learning disabilities to pass their L1 drivers tests.

It uses videos Mr Smith produced along with printed road maps and toys cars to enable learners to pass their test in an average of just 30 to 40 minutes.

Before coming to Mr Smith for help, many learners had failed their online test multiple times and, in some cases, decided to try to flout the system.

“An assessment conducted by the Department of State Growth discovered a large disparity in the knowledge of the drivers that had passed the L1

test using my method versus the participants who did the online test at Service Tasmania,” he said.

“It prompted State Growth to alter the whole L1 driver test system.”

“An assessment by the Department of State Growth found that drivers who went through the Learner’s Licence Assistance Program training system like my method, were less likely to fail their test because they understood the road rules so much better,” he said.

“It prompted State Growth to alter the L1 driver test system to include testing using the road maps and toy cars,

to accommodate those with literacy, learning or language issues.”

Mr Smith has worked on numerous other community programs, including Reclink, which organises sporting activities for disadvantaged and at-risk at youth, and the Young Women’s program, mentoring teenage girls who are survivors of abuse and neglect.

Mr Smith gave credit to his parents and his childhood mentors at the Boys’ Brigade.

“They taught me so much about hard work, honesty, living ethically, and caring for other people,” he said.

After his latest recognition, Mr Smith is

eager to do all he can to help promote the work of the Police and Citizens Youth Club and Rotary, as well as his innovative road rules program.

“The PCYC taught me that you do not always have to adopt the ‘book, lock up, arrest’ policy,” he said.

“Instead you can look at a pre-emptive approach, getting young people involved in activities through the PCYC before they ventured too far down the wrong path.”

Mr Smith said ultimately he would like people to “recognise the value of volunteering and helping people” because “you do get the rewards”.

Tasmania’s Local Hero for 2022 Kim Smith

Annual Report for the highlights.

I feel hopeful as I reflect on the changing ‘vibe’ of Glenorchy that I am so grateful to be part of leading.

I feel determined as I think about what we must focus on as we embrace the changing nature of our city into 2022 and beyond.

With a $1.9 billion development pipeline, new restaurants and bars, a corridor of modern art, more and new types of housing, and plans to activate our transit corridor, the future is bright for the people of Glenorchy.

There’s an emerging sense of pride associated with living in Glenorchy.

As a council, we play a key role in facilitating and capitalising on the increased development and economic growth in our city.

Our $60 million

budget is not council’s money, it’s the community’s money, gathered predominantly through rates revenue, grant funding and service fees.

Aldermen are elected to make decisions, on behalf of the people of Glenorchy, about how to use our budget to best benefit the people of Glenorchy.

We are consciously aware of what a significant responsibility this is.

All councils face the challenge of keeping rate rises to a minimum while still delivering on community expectations, service levels and quality infrastructure.

Increased private development in our municipal area will help increase our revenue, but it often comes with increased pressure on infrastructure assets and services too, so this isn’t

the only answer.

We must explore other ways to increase our income to supplement revenue from rates, fees and grants, and work with other greater Hobart and neighbouring councils to deliver sustainable infrastructure, services and programs for our community.

We must have honest conversations and achieve a shared vision for our council and community about what’s achievable and sustainable within our resources.

While exciting and much needed, the development of new and improved playgrounds and sporting facilities we have planned for 2022 comes at an ongoing cost to the ratepayer.

Every million dollars spent on a new or improved facility adds approximately $50,000 to annual budget costs

in depreciation and maintenance – effectively equivalent to a 0.15% rate rise.

We must carefully plan new facilities and, together, determine how our community will fund the ongoing costs.

Everyone wants more and better roads, footpaths and amenities, but no one, including Aldermen, wants to see unreasonable rate rises – it’s a challenging balance to strike.

Since January 2018, this council has worked hard to establish and demonstrate sound governance, to stabilise our financial position and to set Glenorchy up to thrive and prosper – to reach its full potential.

COVID-19 has had an impact, but we’re still on a positive path, shifting the focus from plans to action to capitalise on increased investment of State and Federal

Governments, private investors and community organisations in our great city.

I am determined to see us continue on this path to prosperity, with council, community, investors and other levels of Government working together as one.

I acknowledge and thank our general manager, executive leadership team and the greater council workforce for their efforts in making Glenorchy a better place, every day throughout 2021.

I also pay tribute to my fellow Aldermen for their collective efforts in caring for our community while making some incredibly difficult decisions in an unprecedented time in our history.

On behalf of our community, I also extend my heartfelt thanks to former Mayor

Mayor’s Christmas message Bec Thomas, Mayor of Glenorchy AS the year draws to a close, we can reflect on 2021, look forward to 2022 and perhaps most importantly, take time to be truly present with those around us and grateful for who and what we have in our lives.

As I reflect on 2021, I feel grateful for the amazing honour of having been elected to represent the people of Glenorchy as Mayor.

I’m proud of the many things we’ve achieved for our community and I encourage you to read our recently released

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Kristie Johnston MP, for her service and dedication to our council and community over the past 10 years.

Her resilience through a time of significant challenge and change led us to the stable path we’re on today.

There’s so much happening in Glenorchy.

I’m so proud to lead our council and community through this time of opportunity and growth.

I truly hope you feel the sense of pride I do, for this is perhaps one of the greatest indicators that we are delivering for our community.

My very best wishes to you for a safe and happy festive season and a wonderful 2022.

In a world full of change and technology, through December please remember the greatest gift is being present.

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Vicki’s legacy a part of Glenorchy’s fabric OUTGOING Tastex Knitwear chief executive officer Vicki Hawker has been an inspiration in Glenorchy for nearly a quarter of a century, developing opportunities for disabled workers and creating some of the state’s most professional manufactured products.

Ms Hawker finished on 12 November after 24 years with the company, including the past 15 as CEO. Trading as DevilKnits, Tastex started out knitting school jumpers but, under Vicki’s leadership, has diversified into providing corporate wear, fashion garments, beanies, woolly animals and more.

“It’s a great place to work, I’m very passionate about it,” she said.

“We’re helping people, it’s fully Tasmanian, and we’ve come a long way.

“When I first took over running Tastex all we did was make jumpers, nothing else. Now we’ve branched out into the whole DevilKnits range, which is very popular with tourists and only stocked in high-end outlets.”

Still producing 12,000 school jumpers per year, DevilKnits has grown to currently employ 27 staff including 16 with intellectual, cognitive or learning disabilities.

Ms Hawker is especially proud of her commitment to using environmentally friendly and sustainable materials and processes, including recycling woollen offcuts and using solar power.

“We recognised a few years ago that we had a lot of waste product, and wool is very expensive so we were basically

throwing away money,” she said.

“We started off making bears for schools, and then wondered what else we could make.

We decided to go into native animals for tourists, and all the stuffing is made from offcuts.

“We’re big on being environmentally friendly and having a small footprint.”

Those stuffed animals have proved hugely popular with visitors to Tasmania, and will be in high demand once the state’s borders re-open this month.

Ms Hawker will also take advantage of the ability to travel, with plans to visit her grandchildren on the mainland.

And her semi-retirement is also good news for native animals, leaving her more time to dedicate to wildlife caring.

Outgoing Tastex knitwear CEO Vicki Hawken

Lucas and Alexis’ big push to the mountaintop FROM FRONT PAGE

FOR 14-year-old Lucas Peters and six-year-old Alexis Downie, living with Muscular Dystrophy and Muscular Atrophy has been an uphill battle.

But with the help of an AFL legend and the support team at Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania, Lucas and Alexis have faced the climb head-on by participating in this year’s Point to Pinnacle event.

The Big Push fundraiser, part of the 2021 Point to Pinnacle held on Sunday 21 November, saw former AFL player Craig Davis push Lucas 21 kilometres uphill from Wrest Point to the top of kunanyi/ Mount Wellington in a

wheelchair, while Alexis was pushed by a support team from Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania.

Lucas was diagnosed with Ullrich Congenital Muscular Dystrophy at eight months of age and has undergone 15 different surgeries over the years.

“We were told he would never walk and that life expectancy was late in the first decade of his life to early in the second decade of his life,” his father, Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania president Mick Peters, said.

“Lucas, through determination and incredible support from his medical team headed up by Dr Monique Ryan

from the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, has already surpassed those expectations and continues to live life to the fullest at any opportunity.”

Mr Davis was inspired to help after meeting Lucas at a Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania Good Friday Golf Day. “Three years ago I met Lucas and he won my heart,” Mr Davis said.

“He had a want to raise money for other sick kids and buy

hydrotherapy pools for kids suffering with Muscular Dystrophy, so he challenged me to come up with an idea that involved him and I.” So Mr Davis planned The Big Push, and set about gathering pledges for donations from supporters. He has now received more than $70,000 in pledges easily exceeding his original goal of $50,000.

Mr Davis said Lucas wanted The Big Push to inspire other kids

living with Muscular Dystrophy.

“Lucas is strong, determined and giving,” he said.

“He wants to raise awareness and help make quality of life easier for everyone.”

At 67 years of age, Mr Davis was excited to tackle the Point to Pinnacle, which has been called the world’s hardest half-marathon.

In addition to Lucas, the Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania team pushed

Alexis Downie up the mountain.

In March 2017, blood results revealed that Alexis had Spinal Muscular Atrophy type 2, a progressive genetic condition that affects the nervous system and muscles.

Associated symptoms of the condition include respiratory difficulties, scoliosis and swallowing difficulties, but with the support of Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania, Alexis has received a

wheelchair to help her move.

The running chairs were provided by Just Like Jack, a group of volunteers who pushed Jack, who has cerebral palsy spastic paraplegia, from George Town to Hobart and also completed the Point to Pinnacle as the final leg of their journey.

To donate to The Big Push, visit https:// pointtopinnacle2021. grassrootz.com/musculardystrophy-tasmania.

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Carols coming to Claremont

The Sri Lankan Community Choir

THE Glenorchy Carols singalong event is returning this December, at a new location on the Claremont Village Green.

The free, familyfriendly community event on 10 December will celebrate everyone’s festive favourites in a COVID-safe environment.

The event will showcase local community talent, including the Sri Lankan Community Choir and the Not So Silent combined school choir who will sing their original song ‘Glenorchy Christmas Cheer’.

There might even be an extra special appearance by a particularly jolly performer, too.

Glenorchy Council are excited to partner with some great people and community organisations

for the event.

ABC Radio Hobart will co-host the event alongside local performer Naarah.

There will be opportunities to contribute vital funds to the ABC Giving Tree appeal, which supports those doing it tough this Christmas.

Events sponsors The Y will contribute to a craft area for kids’ activities, and will work alongside the Claremont Men’s Shed who are creating wooden Christmas ornaments for kids to decorate and take home with them.

Long-time supporter, John Radcliffe from TwoWay Taxi Trucks is also supporting the event, and Claremont Rotary and the Glenorchy Lions Club will be among the many great food stalls available on the night.

Glenorchy Carols will run from 6pm to 8:30pm on Friday 10 December.

This is a COVID safe event, attendees must bring their own mask, check in using the Check in TAS app and follow all COVID guidelines as directed by Public Health.

Parking is available on Cadbury Oval, w ith a free shuttle bus to the venue available.

Metro Tasmania are providing $2 fares to and from the event – just let the bus driver know that you are attending Glenorchy Carols for the discounted fare.

Everyone who gets the bus will go in the draw to win a $100 Metro card and a $100 voucher from Claremont Plaza.

For more information, visit the Glenorchy Carols Facebook page or phone Glenorchy Council on 6216 6800.

thoughts and insights from Ms Darke, as well as previous board chairpersons Lynn Mason (2009-2016) and Gerald Loughran (2000-2009).

“Our first 21 years would not have been possible without our past and present board

members and staff, always ready and willing to improve the lives of all Tasmanians,” Ms Darke said.

“I’m so pleased that our vibrant Tasmanian communities can remain capable and resilient in shaping their future with

our assistance.”

The TCF arose from the sale of the Trust Bank when, as part of that sale, an annual appropriation was made available for a community fund to provide grants to not-forprofit organisations.

Tasmanian Community Fund celebrates its 21st birthday THE Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) has celebrated its 21st birthday with a series of community celebrations around the state.

TCF board members and staff were joined by past funding recipients and friends from community organisations, volunteer groups and the not-for-profit sector to mark the occasion in Hobart.

TCF chairperson Sally Darke said since the year 2000, the Board had assessed more than 9,500 applications for funding, requesting more than $531 million and awarded more than $118 million in grants to more than 3,100 projects.

“The Fund has always transitioned to meet community needs, and it is a different-looking organisation today compared to 21 years ago,” Ms Darke said.

“There was more focus on infrastructure in the

early days, with a lot of buildings and community assets still being utilised today because of the investment of the TCF. “Over time our focus has shifted to focus on making communities capable and resilient in shaping their future.

“Community wellbeing and workforce engagement are now a central focus as we move to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Ms Darke said the TCF board and staff enjoyed meeting past and present funding recipients at the

celebrations in Hobart and in the north of the state.

Included in the celebration was a snapshot of the past, with a special video produced to help mark the occasion.

The video featured

From left, Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds, former Tasmanian Community Fund chair Gerald Loughran and current chair Sally Darke

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Rockin’ beer a real Shambles Mountains of Madness L-R: Baz Leek, Adrian Smith, Bert Pitfield

THE members of a local rock band are toasting the release of their debut album the best way they could imagine – by launching their own beer.

Glenorchy stonerrock trio Mountains of Madness has collaborated with North Hobart’s Shambles Brewery to create a limited-edition red lager to accompany the group’s album, the appropriately titled Hold My Beer.

Guitarist Baz Leek said the beer-loving band thought it would be cool to have their own

brew to help launch the record, which features eight of their signature riff-heavy, up-tempo rock tunes.

They reached out to local craft beer expert Luke Dempsey of Sonic Syrup Distribution, who put them in touch with the team at Shambles.

“Beer and rock is the perfect match,” Baz said.

“We were stoked that Shambles jumped on board. They’ve created a Vienna-style red lager based on the simple fact that we like lager beer and stout, and this style lands in between the two.”

Shambles head brewer Cornel Ianculovici said red or amber lagers are quite uncommon.

“It’s completely different than anything else we’ve got on tap,” he said.

“We didn’t go into this to target the mainstream and brew something that would sell lots, and that’s not what the band does either - they’re not writing flashy pop songs for the radio.

“I think people who are into the band will like the beer, and that’s what’s important to us.”

Cans of the new beer

will be available from Shambles and bottle shops, and it’ll be on tap at Shambles and selected other bars.

Mountains of Madness will launch the album at Shambles on November 28 and plan to play live shows at local pubs stocking the beer, before touring interstate in the new year.

“Like many artists we’ve had to cancel a lot of gigs the past 18 months, including a stint interstate,” Baz said.

“So once borders are open, we’ll be keen to get over there.”

Don’t fall victim to scams this summer

TASMANIAN residents losing more than $2.3million to scammers in one year is a frightening statistic but a devasting fact that is impacting families both financially and emotionally.

Scams Awareness Week (8-14 November) encourages people to start conversations to reduce the stigma around falling victim to a scam, and to learn how to recognise the signs of a scam sooner.

Launching Scams Awareness Week in partnership with Consumer Building and Occupational Services (CBOS),

Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania and NBN Co, Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs Elise Archer said scammers had been particularly prevalent since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minister Archer said those in more vulnerable situations can easily fall victim.

“This year’s theme is ‘Let’s talk scams’ and the key message is to encourage everyone to talk to their family and friends about consumer fraud and how they can avoid becoming a victim of scams,” she said.

“Sharing stories and raising awareness

of fraud prevention strategies with family, friends and neighbours is one of the most important preventative actions each of us

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Short film raises awareness of mental health support

From left, Rob Whittle, Ben Cunningham, Mayor of Glenorchy Bec Thomas, Scott Byers, Simon Fraser and Ian Wade

Getting prepared for the bushfire season THE Collinsvale Fire Brigade, the Tasmania Fire Service and the Glenorchy City Council’s Bushfire Mitigation team have been working together with local community members to prepare for this Summer’s bushfire season.

“Council is investing more than $700,000 in bushfire mitigation activities during the 2021-22 financial – a higher level of investment than ever before,” Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas said.

“The use of ratepayer funds for this purpose is crucial to safeguard our city and its people from the devastating impact of bushfire.

“But we can’t do it alone.

“With bushland surrounding much of our municipality, we need residents of Glenorchy to take the risk seriously by keeping properties neat and tidy with short lawns and vegetation and no clutter, and also to be prepared with a bushfire plan.”

Glenorchy City Council works closely with Tasmanian emergency services throughout the year to plan for natural disasters, and has asked the Glenorchy community to consider the following messages from the Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) when thinking about the coming

Summer: • Whether you live near forest, bush, grasslands, or the coast – everyone needs to prepare their property for bushfire.

• This Summer, residents should be even more vigilant in preparing their properties. Increased vegetation growth following a wet Spring season will dry out when summer arrives.

• We will have bushfires, but there’s no guarantee where they will be – which is why everyone at risk needs to be prepared.

• Depending on your property, where

possible, preparation should include keeping grasses on lawns and paddocks short, creating a 30 metre circle of safety clear of vegetation around your property, and keeping gutters clear of leaves and other debris.

If you have concerns about a potential fire risk on private property, you can report the address to council for investigation.

During fire season, council can access and contact property owners if their property is deemed to be a risk.

For more information, visit www.fire.tas.gov.au or www.gcc.tas.gov.au/ services/environment/ bushfire-mitigation

COUNCIL on the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania and Glenorchy-based support provider Mental Health Families and Friends have collaborated on a new short film designed to help raise awareness of family support roles within communities.

Premiering during Mental Health Week and Seniors Week in October, ‘The Voice of Senior Families and Friends’ was made possible by funding from the Tasmanian Government’s Department of Communities Carers Small Grants Program.

‘The Voice of Senior Families and Friends’ tells the story of Tasmanians with lived experience of supporting a friend or family member with mental ill health, and the impact their support role has had on them as they age.

Set against landscapes from southern Tasmanian

bush and farmland, the film gave unique opportunities for seniors to tell their stories, to feel valued for their efforts, and to highlight the importance of connection for those in the community undertaking these vital support roles.

Featuring soothing yet uplifting original music by acclaimed local guitarist Carey Lewincamp, the film explores the themes of awareness, belonging and connection, and the important role friendship plays in supporting mental wellbeing at all ages and all life stages.

COTA Tasmania chief executive officer Sue Leitch said recent national research found that 14 per cent of people aged over 70 are supporting a partner because of age, illness or disability.

The survey also showed that seven per

cent of 65-69 year-olds were caring for a parent because of age, illness or disability.

Mental Health Family and Friends chief executive officer Maxine Griffiths said that one in two Australians will experience mental ill health at some point in their life.

“This can mean that even if we are not personally affected by mental ill health, it’s highly likely that we will support a family member or friend who is affected,” she said.

Ms Griffiths said the film was produced primarily for education and awareness, but an unexpected bonus was that it would also be ideal for training purposes.

The film, which incorporates captioning, can be viewed at www. cotatas.org.au and www. mhfamiliesfriendstas. org.au

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Remembering Luke GLENORCHY Mayor Bec Thomas recently hosted an event at Chapel Street dog park to honour a young man who made who made an immense contribution to the local community.

Luke Mayes was an enthusiastic and valued member of Glenorchy City Council’s Access Committee and is fondly remembered by those who knew him.

As a member of the committee, Luke provided advice on council projects, strategies and initiatives to help improve access and inclusion in the City of Glenorchy.

Luke was also closely involved with coordinating the festivities for the International Day for People with Disability celebrations each year.

His unexpected passing in August 2020 was a devastating blow to all who loved him and a significant loss for our community.

To honour his contribution to Glenorchy, council staff installed a seat overlooking the Chapel

Street dog park, which Luke played a major role in making accessible for all.

Mayor Thomas was honoured to host an event in his memory, unveiling a plaque on the seat dedicated to Luke at a ceremony attended by Luke’s family, friends, council staff and community members.

“Luke was a passionate advocate for Glenorchy in the access and inclusion space,” Mayor Thomas said.

“He loved this city and rallied in the community to ensure that everyone could feel accepted and welcomed.

“It was an honour for me to be part of this unveiling, and to share with his family and friends the stories of Luke and his contribution to making Glenorchy accessible for everyone.

“Most importantly, his beloved dog Bruno was in attendance and we spent time together celebrating fond memories of our friend, Luke.”

GUIDE Dogs Tasmania recently held its annual Street Appeal charity collection day in Hobart, with Murphy the ambassador dog playing a starring role.

Volunteers set up in several locations across the city, raising awareness for guide and assistance dogs and accepting much-needed donations from the public, with money raised going towards puppy training programs.

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community fundraising coordinator Kristy Wright said that events like the Street Appeal are crucial for the organisation.

“There is a constant need to raise money for guide dogs in order to help raise and train more dogs for the Tasmanians who need them,” she said.

There are currently 26 guide dogs working in Tasmania, with another 30-odd still in training.

Ms Wright said guide dogs provide

Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas (centre) with Luke’s family and friends on the new seat dedicated to Luke

Murphy flexes his street appeal their handlers with the ability to participate in the community, allowing them to have “independence, confidence, safety and companionship”.

But it costs more than $50,000 to raise and train one of these dogs, so Guide Dogs Tasmania is dependent on the support of the local community.

The organisation’s popup stall in the Hobart city centre offered a range of Tasmanian-made

Guide Dogs ambassador dog Murphy with Community Fundraising Coordinator Kristy Wright

merchandise including t-shirts for people and dogs, plush toys, calendars and Christmas cards – and the chance to hang out with the adorable Murphy.

Six-year-old Murphy is fully trained as a guide dog, but didn’t quite have the personality for the job.

Instead, he visits schools, community groups and events in an educational capacity, as an ambassador dog.

Murphy was able to do what he does best at the Street Appeal, helping the team of volunteers raise nearly $10,000 in donations on the day.

There are a number of ways for people to support Guide Dogs Tasmania, including making a donation, purchasing merchandise from the online store, volunteering for community fundraising events, and puppy raising.

For more information on how you can get involved, go to www. guidedogstas.com.au

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Dominic students follow Fred’s vision THE Fred Hollows Foundation has recognised the compassion, integrity and kindness of Dominic College Year 6 students at the recent 2021 Humanity Award ceremony.

The Fred Hollows Humanity Award celebrates Year 6 students who follow in Fred’s footsteps by demonstrating humanitarian values and making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Nicholas Hay was named this year’s Tasmania Junior Ambassador to The Fred Hollows Foundation, while fellow Year 6 students Mihaela Ashby, Stephanie Harrison, Thomas King and Cameron Moase

received Fred Hollows Humanity Awards for their personal leadership and focus on the wellbeing of others.

Nicholas was nominated by school principal Beth Gilligan for his friendly, kind, and generous nature.

“Nicholas is an engaged and friendly student who makes everyone feel welcome at Dominic College,” she said.

“He is very generous with his time, involving himself in Mini Vinnies - which empowers primary school students to become social justice advocates within their community – along with the Cancer Council’s Relay for Life, and being a Friendship Ambassador to younger students.

“He also participates

in a number of school activities and sports, including chess club, and has wonderful school spirit.

“Nicholas is a fantastic role model for his peers and younger members of the school.”

The Fred Hollows Foundation founding director Gabi Hollows congratulated more than 200 students from across the nation who were recognised for their kindness, compassion and integrity.

“The past 18 months have been tough for everyone, but especially for those of you whose schooling was interrupted by the pandemic,” she said.

“I’m so glad that we could celebrate your altruism and

the difference you’re all making in your communities.

“It’s incredibly humbling to read about what you’ve all been doing, and I know that Fred himself would be so proud of the young humanitarians who have been honoured.”

As a Junior Ambassador, Nicholas has allocated $5,000 towards The Fred Hollows Foundation’s work in Nepal, with the gift made possible thanks to a generous donation by the award’s charity partner Specsavers.

The Fred Hollows Humanity Award will return to Tasmania in 2022. To learn more about the award go to www.hollows.org/ humanityaward

DOMINIC College students have enjoyed celebrating another year of academic excellence, with students gaining awards and recognition in various competitions and assessments.

Every year Dominic College students take part in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS), an independent, skills-based assessment program which recognises and rewards student achievement.

Now in its fortieth year, the program is the most comprehensive generally available suite of academic assessments for primary and secondary school students.

More than one million entries are accepted

from more than 6,300 schools in Australia and New Zealand annually, and students from more than 40 countries now participate.

Students with the top score in their year level in each Australian state are awarded a medal and a certificate.

Continuing the school’s long-standing tradition of success in the competition, this year four Dominic students were awarded ICAS medals for placing first in Tasmania in one of the ICAS assessment areas.

Max Peters won the Year 10 ICAS medal for Mathematics, and college vice-captain Zoelle Lin received the Year 10 medal for Science.

Year 7 student Lilly Ryton-Benson received

two ICAS medals, placing first in both Mathematics and English.

“Our four students are to be commended on their achievements and being the recipients of these prestigious medals,” Dominic Principal Beth Gilligan said.

“We celebrated this wonderful achievement at the recent 2021 Student Awards ceremony, where each of the students was presented with their medal.”

Dominic Year 5 student Grace Wilson was recently named as the Year 5-6 State winner of the 2021 What Matters? Tasmania Writing Competition, an initiative of the Whitlam Institute designed as a “catalyst for young

thinkers and young writers to develop a perspective, a point of view, on where we’re heading as a society”.

Grace’s writing, entitled ‘Edge of the World’, describes a time before nature disappears, and examines ‘what matters’ to her.

In another example of academic achievement, 50 Dominic College students in Years 3 – 6 competed in the local and then state rounds of the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee. Three students Vincent Davey and Alice Park (Year 3) and Hayley Bukowiecki (Year 4) - were named State Finalists and also reached the National Final.

L-R: Fred Hollows Foundation Tasmanian Junior Ambasssador Nicholas Hay, with fellow award recipients Thomas King, Cameron Moase, Mihaela Ashby and Stephanie Harrison

Dominic celebrates academic success

ICAS award winners, from left, Zoelle Lin, Max Peters and Lilly Ryton -Benson

“The College has a very strong spelling program and it is pleasing to see this paying dividends for our students through externally assessed levels of proficiency,” Ms Gilligan said.

“It has been a pleasure this year to see our students develop and enjoy success in so many areas of learning and personal growth.

“At Dominic we strive to see each student authentically reach their full potential and enjoy success at every opportunity.”

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Indie members take their seat in parliament STUDENTS from Glenorchy’s Indie School have received a behind-the-scenes look at Tasmanian politics, after a recent tour of Parliament House hosted by Independent Member for Clark Kristie Johnston.

The students were able to listen in on Question Time and watch some proceedings in the Legislative Council, before chatting with Ms Johnston over morning tea.

““It was wonderful to host the students from Indie School at Parliament, and for them to see democracy in action,” she said.

“The group enjoyed a fabulous morning and we had some great discussions about the various issues they were interested in.

“Who knows, we might even see one of these bright young students sitting in

Parliament one day!”

Opening in Glenorchy in 2019, the Indie School is a registered and accredited nongovernment school specifically designed for the inclusion of young people aged 15-19 who have been unable to complete their studies in mainstream schools.

About 65 students are currently enrolled in the school, which offers individualised,

holistic education based on the principles of choice, independence, mutual respect and accountability.

Head of school Lauren Watson said the group excursion to Parliament House came after one student expressed an interest in learning more about the democratic process before reaching voting age.

“We really endeavour to provide a lot of

experience-based learning and community connection as part of our curriculum and wellbeing program,” she said.

“A lot of young people feel like they’re not connected to politics, that it’s not for them.

“This was an opportunity to break down some of those barriers and remove some of the mystery around politics.

WINDERMERE Primary School students have had their own book published, as part of The Story Island Project’s ‘Sense in Nonsense’ program.

The students officially launched the book and received recognition for their work at a special

ceremony at the school on 8 November.

The Story Island Project is a not-forprofit organisation that nurtures the creativity and writing skills of young Tasmanians, and celebrates their diverse voices.

With the support of

enthusiastic trained volunteers, Story Island runs dynamic storytelling workshops where young people are empowered to create their own stories.

Designed to encourage students to think creatively by designing new worlds

and experimenting with language, the ‘Sense In Nonsense’ program sees kids work with a guest illustrator to create their very own imaginary island, complete with unique characters and languages.

Member for Clark and Minister for the

Arts Elise Archer visited Windermere Primary to help launch their book.

“I am pleased to support projects like this which encourage children to engage creatively and reap the rewards for their efforts,” she said.

STUDENTS at West Moonah’s Hilliard Christian School will benefit from the construction of two new classrooms, funded by the Liberal Government’s Capital Grants Program.

Liberal Senator for Tasmania Eric Abetz said the Australian Government would contribute $300,000 towards the $550,000 Hilliard project, with the school providing the

$250,000 balance.

“Students and staff at Hilliard Christian School will benefit from the construction of two general learning areas, which will complete their primary block,” Senator Abetz said.

“Hilliard Christian School has a wonderful school community, and these new facilities will further enhance the learning environment.

“Students and teachers thrive when

their schools have modern and up-to-date facilities. That’s why the Liberal Government is proud of the Capital Grants Program, which has helped thousands of schools across the nation to build new and updated infrastructure.

“Our Government is ensuring that every child gets a high-quality education no matter where they go to school.

“We are delivering real, needs-based

funding that is matched by national reforms that will drive better results and outcomes, as recommended in the Review to Achieve Educational Excellence in Australian Schools.

“I congratulate Hilliard Christian School on their successful grant application and look forward to seeing the positive impact these new facilities will have on the school community.”

“The students left feeling as though their local MP was approachable and was interested in their voice.

It gave them some firsthand insight into what happens in parliament, and what it looks like from the perspective of a parliamentarian.

“It was so well received by the students

that it’s probably something we’d like to do each year.”

Indie Schools have now opened in Devonport and Burnie, with future campuses planned for Sorell, Launceston and Kingston.

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T R A B O H o i d a R M F

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

Phil Williams

Phil Williams was born in Hobart and attended primary school in Bellerive and Lenah Valley before moving to New Town High.

His music memories go back to the early fifties listening to his mother’s record collection.

Phil’s favourite music period is the sixties when he was playing bass in a band called ‘The Statesmen’ when Hobart and surrounds had many bands performing every Friday and Saturday night.

Joining Hobart FM in 2004, Phil presents ‘Beat And Ballads’ on Tuesdays from midday to 2pm when he not only plays the hits, but also the B sides and album tracks that never received airplay.

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 Movie Ticket Radio with Rob Ryan; 3pm Italian Program/Dover c’e’ musica Italiana with Carmen Comber, Dino Ottavi or Renato Langi; 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.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ROBERTS’ REAL ESTATE EXPERTISE TENS of thousands of Tasmanians have already experienced the Roberts Real Estate Advantage.

And whether you’re buying, selling, renting or investing, maybe it’s time you had a chat with the team at Roberts Real Estate Glenorchy.

Roberts Glenorchy’s team of experienced real estate professionals has been servicing Hobart, the northern suburbs, Southern Midlands and Derwent Valley from its landmark Main Rd location for more than 20 years.

The team achieve the very best results and consistently exceed the client’s expectations thanks to the Roberts Real Estate Advantage – based on experience, understanding, guidance and support, being solutions-based, and great communication.

Combined, the Glenorchy team of highly

trained sales agents and property managers have decades of experience in the industry, having sold and managed tens of thousands of properties between them.

Property management expert Natalie Fehlberg joined Roberts straight out of school, and has now worked with the company for nearly 20 years. But that sort of long-term commitment isn’t unusual at Roberts.

“Some of the ladies in the office have been here more than 35 years,” Natalie said.

“I think that sort of dedication says a lot about Roberts - the staff love what we do and love the company we work for.

“Roberts is a great company not only to work for, but also to do business with. We value everyone who walks in our door whether they be a tenant, a vendor, an owner or an investor, we treat every-

one the same.

“We’re strongly customer-focused. We really try to understand our clients and support them in whatever their real estate transaction may be.”

Another advantage of working with Roberts Glenorchy is their unrivalled local knowledge.

“We’re all locals to the area and we love where we live,” Natalie said.

“We have agents who live in Glenorchy, Austins Ferry, New Norfolk, Brighton, and it does make a difference. If you really know and love the area, that’s what sells the area to prospective buyers. We care about what’s happening in the community, and we know the product we’re selling.”

If it’s time you discussed the Roberts Real Estate Advantage, visit 338 Main Rd Glenorchy, go to www. robertsrealestate.com.au, or phone 6272 8555.

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Tuesday to Friday 11am • Saturday 2 & 5pm • Sunday 2pm

Bookings: Theatre Royal 6146 3300 www.theatreroyal.com.au - or the RTBG Shop Also available at the Gardens 30 minutes prior to performance

From left, Andrew Casey as Long John Silver, Louise Stubs as Jemma Hawkins, Sara Cooper as Billy Bones, Samantha James-Radford as Ben Gunn, and Finlay Underwood as Blind Pew

Monkeying around on Treasure Island

AFTER Big Monkey Theatre’s muchloved annual family show at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens was cancelled last year because of COVID, theatrelovers can get swept up in a swashbuckling adventure this summer

when the good ship ‘Hispaniola’ sets sail for ‘Treasure Island’.

What will happen when Jemma Hawkins and a band of bumbling pirates set sail to find the fabulous treasure of Captain Flint?

Find out when this adaptation of the

Robert Louis Stevenson classic brings catchy songs, crazy characters and lots of laughs to the RTBG. “Last year, we had to apologise to hundreds of disappointed children, teachers and parents because of the COVID lockdown

restrictions,” director Les Winspear said.

“But this year we will make up for it with an exciting, rollicking and thoroughly enjoyable adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic ‘Treasure Island’.

“We have assembled a very talented cast

to perform the 14 characters who take us on this adventure to find Captain Flint’s buried treasure, and the site in the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens in which we stage the show makes a superb tropical island setting.”

Starring Andrew Casey, Louise Stubbs, Sara Cooper, Finlay Underwood and Samantha JamesRadford, ‘Treasure Island’ will be performed in the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens from 4-23 January, with shows

every day except Mondays.

Tickets are available from the Theatre Royal box office, the RTBG shop, or at the gate 30 minutes before each show.

For more information, go to www.bigmonkey. com.au

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It’s Us The Dog Grumbler

WE humans are special.

We have powers and abilities that set us apart from other creatures on Earth.

The gift of opposable digits is a handy one if you’ll pardon the expression, but if that was all we had going for us we would still be using them to hang from trees.

And it’s not a monopoly – just an advantage over those creatures limited to paws, hooves and flippers.

The ability to communicate with sound isn’t exclusive either, although we have a distinct advantage here.

Our hearing range and oral dexterity allow us to pass on detailed information very efficiently and many of us can read and write, which means we can benefit directly from the knowledge and experience of others — even great distances or generations apart.

We have optical red receptors which broaden our perception of colour way beyond other mammals and while our eyes need more light than say, a dog or a cat, we see shapes and can recognise objects from a distance, even when they are not moving.

These abilities have brought us to the Anthropocene — where we are so numerous and powerful that we are sculpting our very reality to suit humans above all other life.

But there is a cost.

We seem to be destroying the planet and the climate in our hubris.

We perceive ourselves as superior individually because other individuals — at various times and places — discovered things and passed them on.

We assume that other creatures are inferior because they don’t have social media (they do) or because they don’t drive a car or watch reality television.

In fact, our special talents have cost us.

A lot of our mental real estate is taken up with language and picture processing.

In other creatures, much more space is used for processing smells.

This superior ability of most non-human creatures to gather and process olfactory data means that they too can learn from and inform

each other over time and distance.

It gives them a capacity we humans lack and sets them apart from us just like our own human gifts.

My point is this – we are the odd ones out.

Most animal species understand each other better than they understand humans and certainly way better than we understand them.

We do words while they all do smell.

We go through life oblivious to information that is obvious to most of the animals around us.

Fortunately, as we have focused our special skills over the millennia and lost much of our olfactory capacity, one other creature has evolved with us and for us.

Dogs are special too.

They exist because of us and cannot survive without us.

They have similar olfactory abilities to other non-human animals but theirs are honed to specialise in the smells of humans.

They see no red and don’t recognise shapes, rather they see well in low light and are body language geeks.

They have refined this skill to specialise in human movement and are able to learn and read human hand signals.

But the thing that most sets them apart from other animals is their desire to interact with and serve us.

As I like to point out, although they can’t survive without us, most of the world’s dogs live on the fringes of human settlements and always have.

Each has the capacity and the desire to faithfully serve any human that makes the slightest effort at cooperation.

We humans are destroying an environment that is home for all the creatures on Earth.

If they could speak I think they may have some advice for us.

They cannot, and they are being driven to extinction at an accelerating rate.

Perhaps they would tell us that life is about more than amassing possessions and status.

Perhaps one creature has been trying to show us all along.

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The benefits of bushwalking IT’S no secret that I am a big fan of bushwalking.

The health benefits start with improving your fitness.

There is a certain pleasure that comes with the free and easy delight of exploring local trails and enjoying your neighbourhood.

This is great for the heart, strengthening the muscles and stabilising joints, particularly around ankles, hips and knees.

Hiking is fabulous exercise for the body and it is made even better by carrying a light backpack.

I never feel better than after I have hiked.

There are other benefits to hiking than just physical benefits.

Immersion in the bush has a quietening effect on the body and the mind.

It’s a quiet place and if you can sit still and listen to the sounds around you it is a wonderful application of mindfulness.

Sitting still and listening, focusing on your breathing – it’s so good for you.

However, I encourage you to go hiking (which for the most part is free).

Whether that be some place remote or urban, you will still feel the benefits.

For example, I was recently walking at

CHRIS Duffy and his wheelchair-bound teenage son Jack recently arrived in Hobart after a gruelling eight-day adventure, running 275 kilometres from George Town to raise money for the Just Like Jack charity.

The pair finished their epic trek by completing the Point to Pinnacle half-marathon.

Fifteen-year-old Jack lives with cerebral palsy spastic quadriplegia, and the Just Like Jack charity was established to raise money for people in similar circumstances.

“Just Like Jack brings people and families of all ages together to give children living with a disability new experiences,” charity ambassador Sam Penny said.

In 2015, Chris carried

then-10-year-old Jack on his back while walking the 65 kilometre Overland Track in central Tasmania.

Chris has been on many other adventures with Jack since then, but says “physically, this latest challenge takes the cake”.

“It was the support from students as we ran past schools and motorists beeping their horns and stopping to give money on the open road that helped keep Jack and his support crew keep going over the eight days,” he said.

“We’re hoping to spread the word and bring smiles to the faces of kids not only in Tasmania, but also throughout Australia.”

Volunteers from Just Like Jack are dedicated to helping some of

Jo Cordell-Cooper*

Big adventure sounds just like Jack

Queens Domain.

This is a place I rarely walk around.

It was one of those clear blue Hobart days and I looked up at our stunning Mount Wellington and found it quite breath taking.

I can’t say how many times I’ve looked at that mountain, but it still impresses me as one of the most beautiful and majestic mountains I’ve ever seen.

Just taking the time to be impressed by an everyday scene makes me happy to live here.

If we can take joy in such a simple thing, take the time to appreciate such beauty, this in turn helps form a more positive mindset.

Another key benefit from hiking is its ability to connect you to the people around you.

Bushwalking types are friendly folk and I can honestly say I have never felt threatened when meeting new people in the bush.

It’s a great time to connect with your own friends and family, and it need not be a challenging walk.

There is little to distract you when you are bushwalking, so great conversations happen during hikes.

Many things get discussed while hiking, and people also share stories and experiences.

If you are interested in an absolute gem of

a walk, head down to Waterfall Bay on the Tasman Peninsula with your family and friends.

There’s a very short walk to the waterfalls (30-45 mins each way) and it’s absolutely delightful to explore this area and stop for a picnic.

*Jo Cordell-Cooper offers Friday Night Hikes on the Eastern Shore, and half day hikes on weekends for those needing a little support to get started and gain confidence hiking in the bush. Download your free preparation for hiking resources from www.jocc.com.au/hiking or phone 0409 862206 for more information.

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From left, Sidney Bristow, Timmy Bristow, Natalie Bristow, Margot Bristow, Chris Duffy, Erin Duffy, Xavier Duffy, Jack’s carer Josh Britton, Jamie Duffy, with Jack Duffy (front)

the most vulnerable in the community enjoy adventures they never thought possible, including fun runs, marathons, helicopter flights and paddling on wild rivers.

Over the eight days of

running, the team raised more than $26,000.

The funds will help buy equipment including purpose-built wheelchairs, worth $9,000 each.

“Jack has an ability to reach out to people and

pull their heart strings,” Mr Duffy said.

“The money is fantastic, and it goes towards getting good equipment and enabling kids like Jack to have adventures.”

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months, Josh Britton, also participated in the trek.

“Working for the Duffy family has been a complete joy – going to work doesn’t really feel like work,” Mr Britton said.

“Since meeting Jack, I’ve realised how insignificant my own problems are and that it isn’t only Jack who is dependent on others to look after him – really, we are all dependant on each other.”

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SUMMER TIME WoOLWORTHS SURFGROMS

Surfing the waves t his S umm e r SURF’S up this Summer, with SurfGroms programs helping kids aged five to 12 years old develop their surfing skills and ride the waves.

While younger surfers and paddlers are still developing fundamental movements such as balance, agility and coordination, the older kids are more developed both mentally and physically, and require a different approach when learning new skills.

In order to successfully

engage a broad audience, SurfGroms was developed with two distinct age categories and five separate skill levels: • MiniGroms (five to eight years old) • SuperGroms (nine to 12 years old) Although both categories work towards the same skill levels and objectives, a different learning approach is taken for MiniGroms and SuperGroms.

Participants will receive a SurfGrom hooded towel

at their first lesson, but register a few weeks before the program commences to ensure it arrives on time.

The hooded towel will be delivered directly to the surf school of the participant within a reasonable timeframe.

Rip Curl rash shirts will be provided to use during lessons, along with Bugs Softboards.

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SOME of Tasmania’s brightest singing stars will celebrates the joy and excitement of Christmas at a spectacular new show this month – and the Glenorchy Gazette can help get you

there.

Local fundraising legend Jordon King will host his ‘Carols of Christmas Spectacular’ at the Theatre Royal on 17 December, featuring a number of local

musical theatre and cabaret stars including Rebecca Oliver-Black, Jojo Sebastian, Deklan Haas, Matt Newell, Dwayne Everett-Smith, Taylah Evans, Chloe Honig, Campbell Braithwaite, Samantha James-Radford, Jeremy Matcham, Naarah and Santa!

The Carols of Christmas Spectacular will not only ignite your holiday spirit and remind you that Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year, but also raise much-needed funds for the Royal Hobart Hospital Children’s Ward.

Jordon has been

Jordon’s Christmas carol concert for charity motivated to give back to the RHH Children’s Ward since he spent time there when he was younger, and has organised a number of charity fundraising events for the ward in recent years.

In 2018 he organised a ‘Mega Charity Family Fun Day’ at the Hobart Showgrounds which raised more than $4,700 for the ward.

For three consecutive years, Jordon dressed as Santa and took a boat ride down the Derwent, stopping along the way to receive donations and distribute lollies to kids.

But when the COVID pandemic prevented him from making the trip last year, he organised a Christmas carols event at the Glenorchy showgrounds instead, attracting about 800 people.

“Last year was a huge success, so we planned it again for this year,” Jordon said.

“The Theatre Royal has come on board as our new venue, which is really exciting because it’s so beautiful.

“We’ve got some amazing musical theatre performers and cabaret stars from

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To enter, complete your details above and post your entry by December 12, to: Glenorchy Gazette – Jordan King Competition, Level 2, 152 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000. Winner will be notified by phone. A “Family Ticket” allows entry for two adults and two children or one adult and three children.

around Tasmania, plus we’ve got people flying in from Melbourne and New South Wales to be part of it.

“We’ve got a house band and professional light and sound, and I really want it to be the magical holiday event of the season.”

Jordon King’s Carols of Christmas Spectacular will light up the Theatre Royal from 8pm on Friday 17 December. Tickets are $33.90 each or $105.50 for a family of four.

Phone 61463300 or go to theareroyal.com.au for bookings.

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The cast of ‘A Midsummer’s Much Ado about Kings, Queens & Jokers’, from left Chris Hamley, Lisa Gormley, Kate Choraziak and Jeff Michel

Celebrating Hamley Productions’ fifth anniversary this Summer LOCAL theatre company Hamley Productions’ popular Shakespearean mash-up is back this summer, returning to picturesque Pooley Wines in Richmond for its fifth anniversary shows.

Combining hilarious comic scenes and passionate tragedy from ‘Henry V’, ‘Comedy of Errors’, ‘King Lear’ and ‘The Tempest’, this year’s production of ‘A Midsummer’s Much Ado about Kings, Queens and Jokers’ is guaranteed to not disappoint.

Audiences are encouraged to book early, with shows in previous years all selling out.

This year’s production features a stellar new cast, with seasoned local performers Kate Choraziak, Lisa Gormley, Jeff Michel

and Chris Hamley all portraying multiple characters throughout the show.

Hamley is also directing and producing the show with wife Katharine, with the pair bringing decades of experience in Tasmania’s professional and amateur theatre scenes to the production.

The tenth show that the Hamleys’ local theatre company has staged over the past five years, ‘A Midsummer’s Much Ado about Kings, Queens and Jokers’ will be performed in and around the cellar door and country landscapes of Pooley Wines in the beautiful Coal Valley.

Audiences can complete the experience by indulging in some decadent cheese,

charcuterie boards and Pooley’s award-winning wines, on a twilight summer evening with friends and loved ones.

With theatre productions slowly returning after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down much of the performing arts industry over the past 18 months, Katharine and Chris Hamley are encouraging audiences to support the talented performers and crew who have worked hard to bring this year’s production of ‘A Midsummer’s Much Ado’ to the stage.

The show will run from 6-23 January at Pooley Wines in Richmond, opening with a fifth anniversary gala performance on the 6th.

To purchase tickets, go to www.hamleyproductions. com.au

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Community News

Community Calendar

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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 Ellerslie 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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CLAREMONT COMMUNITY LIBRARY The Claremont Community Library reopened its doors in July 2020 after being closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Claremont Community Library is located at the Claremont Memorial Hall on the corner of Main Road and Bilton Street, Claremont, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11am to 1pm. For more information, phone 0422 939 024.

CLAREMONT GARDEN CLUB Meets third Monday of each month at the Lady Clark Recreation Hall at Waldron Street, Claremont (first turn on the left off Box Hill Road). Meetings begin at 7pm with trade table of plants, guest speakers and supper. Organised monthly activities, new members welcome. Phone 0417 387 781.

COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF CLAREMONT INC This social club welcomes active retirees seeking friendship, fellowship and fun. It meets on the first Monday of each month at Claremont RSL from 10am until approximately noon. The session comprises a short business meeting, followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Activities are at the suggestion of members. A lunch outing is organised on the second Sunday of each month. Annual subscription is now $20, meeting day $3.

Contact secretary on 6118 2376.

CRAFT AND CUPPA Come and join us for a craft session commencing Friday 12 January 2021 at 10am to 12 noon and each fortnight following, at Montrose Presbyterian Church Hall, 2 Islington Road, Montrose. Bring some craft to work on or just come and chat. There is no cost and there is plenty of parking. For more information, phone Marj on 0447 698 307 or Dorothy on 6273 9553.

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DANCING Female salsa dance partner wanted for salsa dance lessons and practice sessions before class. Female ballroom dance partner wanted for Friday social events. Drummer looking to jam with a band. Phone Serge on 0412 699 748.

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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.

GLENORCHY COMMUNITY AWARDS Nominations opened on 17 September for the 2022 Glenorchy Community Awards.

The awards are an opportunity to recognise outstanding people in the community.

For more information, phone 6216 6800 or visit www.gcc.tas.gov.au/discoverglenorchy/events/awards-and-ceremonies GLENORCHY PROBUS CLUB COMBINED Meets at the Glenorchy Football Club on the first Tuesday of the month. Meeting starts at 10am followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Lunch follows at a local venue. Other outings/functions are monthly. We welcome all enquiries at 0419 326 707.

GLENORCHY RODMAN BOWLS CLUB Barefoot bowls every Wednesday night from 5pm starting from 21 October. $5 a head which includes a sausage sizzle and cheap drinks. Bring your mates or come solo. Teams of four can be made up on the night. It’s a great night out where you get make new friends and whoop it up a bit.

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out simply by coming along and playing this great game of ours. For more information, phone the club on 6273 2293.

GLENORCHY STAMP CLUB Meets first Tuesday of each month (excluding January) at 6:30pm at the Glenorchy Library meeting rooms, 4 Terry Street. Established in 1965, this club gives an opportunity to discuss, swap, buy and sell stamps. For more information, phone Frank Catania on 0488 439 498.

GOLDEN YEARS CLUB The Golden Years Club is located at 314 Main Road Glenorchy and offers a number of activities. Monday: Bingo from 12:30pm to 3pm. Tuesday: Exercises from 10am to 12pm, lunch from 12pm to 1pm, and bowls from 1pm to 3pm. Wednesday: Shoot and shuffle from 10am to 12pm. Friday: 500 cards from 10am to 12pm, and crib from 1pm to 3pm.

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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 VINTAGE MACHINERY SOCIETY Are you interested in collecting and working on vintage machinery and memorabilia? The Hobart Vintage Machinery Society meets every Wednesday between 9am and 2pm at the red building behind the Main Grandstand of the Hobart Showgrounds. For more information, contact Phil on 0400 428 326.

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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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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 and Thursdays, Basic Beginners 10-11am ($3).

Tuesdays and Thursdays, Beginners Plus 11-11:30 ($2). Saturday Basic Beginners class from 1:30-2:30pm ($3). New dancers welcome, emphasis on having. For more information, phone Sue on 0417 503 429.

LIONS CLUB OF GLENORCHY The Glenorchy Lions Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 637 Main Road, Berridale at 6.45pm. New members and visitors welcome. For more information, phone Jenny on 0417 311 779.

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MOCO DRAGON BOAT CLUB MoCo (Montrose Community) Club is located at Montrose Bay. Free come and try sessions are available with qualified coaches and all equipment is supplied. Come and learn a new sport and get fit at the same time.

Everyone over 12 years of age is welcome.

For more information, phone Mark Dwyer on 0418 138 805.

MOONAH LADIES PROBUS CLUB Meets first Monday of the month at Rodman Bowls Club rooms, Glenorchy.

Meeting starts 10am followed by morning tea and guest speaker. Finishes 12noon.

Monthly bus trips and dining out days.

Annual subscription $30. Meetings $5. Ph. 6247 7572.

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NEW TOWN CROQUET CLUB Come and try croquet at 3 St John’s Avenue, New Town. Entrance from Creek Road, behind the basketball courts. Please contact New Town Croquet Club secretary Lizzie Bassett on 0409 799 462 for more information. All very welcome. Flat shoes needed, equipment provided.

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PETANQUE CLUB CLAREMONT Held at the Cadbury Recreation Grounds every Wednesday at 12:30pm. Come along and give it a try. For more information, phone 0418 582 308.

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TAI CHI Tai Chi classes have resumed each Monday night (except public holidays) at the Golden Years Club, 314 Main Road Glenorchy.

6:00pm until 7:30pm, $7 concession, $10 employed. For enquiries, phone Bill Pearson on 0409 972 668.

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U3A GLENORCHY Learning for pleasure. At the Australian/ German Club, 30 Bowden Street, Glenorchy. For more information, phone 6249 2384 or email u3aglenorchy@gmail. com.

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With COVID-19 restrictions starting to ease, community groups and organisations have begun reopening and recommencing events and classes.

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

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Proving your vaccination THERE is an increasing need for people to be able to access evidence that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

The good news is, there is a simple way for you to get proof of your vaccinations, whenever and wherever you may need to.

Services Australia looks after Medicare and the Australian

Immunisation Register (AIR), which is where the records of Australians’ vaccinations are kept.

The AIR provides the information that populates COVID-19 digital certificates which gives people proof of their COVID-19 vaccinations.

As of 31 October, more than 330,000 Tasmanians are now fully vaccinated, and of those, about 52 per cent

THE RACT has expanded its presence in Glenorchy and is reinvesting in the community after launching its newly refreshed branch.

RACT Group chief executive officer Mark Mugnaioni said about $55,000 had been spent upgrading the branch, which will not only benefit members but also support the local economy.

“The enhancements will allow us to better service more of our members via phone or face to face, with the same great community connected service offering,” he said.

“We have doubled the size of the branch and increased our staff to accommodate a virtual call centre and serve more customers.

“Thanks to this investment, the Glenorchy branch can continue to serve the community for years to come.”

Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas said the upgrades were a

welcome addition.

“Having a physical branch is extremely important to the local community – consumers rely on branches to reach out to staff when they need it most,” she said.

“Having an enhanced, new facility is a great asset to the Glenorchy community.”

Mr Mugnaioni said it was vital for the RACT to continue to connect with the community after witnessing some of the impacts of COVID. “We saw some of the devastating effects to businesses and growth during COVID, and we think it’s important to continue to serve and grow the local economy,” he said.

“With more than 210,000 members we are Tasmania’s largest membership-based organisation and we need to make sure we continue to have a strong presence.”

Mr Mugnaioni said the Glenorchy branch was one of seven branches around the state, ready to serve the community.

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RACT investing in the local community as refurbished branch opens

RACT Group chief executive officer Mark Mugnaioni and Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas open the new RACT facilities

have already accessed their COVID-19 digital certificate.

For those who haven’t yet, there are a few simple steps you can follow to access the COVID-19 digital certificate online: • Create a myGov account; • Link your Medicare online account to myGov; • Download the Express Plus Medicare app on

your mobile device; • Sign in to myGov and click the ‘Proof of COVID-19 vaccination’ quick link; • If you’re using the app, click on ‘Proof of vaccinations’ in Services.

You’ll then have access to your proof of vaccinations whenever you need it.

If you’re not able to access online services, there are other ways you

can get proof of your COVID-19 vaccinations.

You can call the Australian Immunisation Register and ask for a copy to be posted to you.

Or you can visit one of our service centres and ask for one to be printed for you.

You can also ask a vaccination provider to print a copy of your immunisation history statement for you.

Keep in mind, if you

can use myGov, but don’t have a smartphone to save your certificate to, you can print your own at home. There’s no need to call us for a copy.

If you aren’t eligible for Medicare, you can still get proof that you’re fully vaccinated.

Once you’ve created a myGov account, instead of linking Medicare, you can choose to link to the Individual Healthcare Identifier service.

Once you’ve done that, there’s a quick link in myGov that takes you to your certificate.

When you’ve accessed your COVID-19 digital certificate, it’s easy to put a copy in your Apple Wallet or Google Pay so you can have a copy in your pocket wherever you need it.

You can also save your certificate for offline viewing in the Express Plus Medicare app.

City leaders pledge to promote Glenorchy jobs

Independent Member for Clark Kristie Johnston and Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas sign the Glenorchy Jobs Hub Pledge

INDEPENDENT Member for Clark Kristie Johnston has committed to helping promote the creation of new local jobs in Glenorchy, after joining Mayor Bec Thomas to sign the Glenorchy Jobs Hub Pledge.

Designed to connect members of the community with support services which can help them find employment, the Glenorchy Jobs Hub has already signed up 250 participants since

opening in Glenorchy’s CBD three months ago.

An initiative of the Glenorchy City Council working with STEPS and supported by the Tasmanian Government, the Glenorchy Jobs Hub Pledge is a commitment by local businesses and prominent community members to promote and support the growth of Glenorchy’s economy and creation of local jobs.

“Sometimes all people need is someone to give them a go, and I’m

happy to sign this pledge to do all I can to help this wonderful initiative,” Ms Johnston said.

“Reducing unemployment requires a whole-of-community response and I encourage other employers to contact the Jobs Hub to discuss how they can contribute and benefit from the Jobs Hub by making a pledge.”

Mayor Thomas thanked Ms Johnston for her pledge and for the invaluable experience it

will provide to local job seekers.

“Having worked in an electorate office, I know first-hand the valuable people and administrative skills that can be developed through this type of experience, together with knowledge about the operations of Government,” she said.

“We are very grateful to Ms Johnston and her team for their commitment to upskilling local job seekers,

providing them with unique experience and support to help them into employment.”

The Jobs Hub is looking for more jobseekers to fill the many jobs coming in from local employers.

If you live in the Glenorchy municipality and are looking for work, visit the St Matthews Church to speak with a Jobs Coach between 9am and 5pm Monday – Friday.

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Sport

The JackJumpers take on the Brisbane Bullets at the new MyState Bank Arena

Tasmania JackJumpers make history at new home A SOLD-OUT, passionate crowd was thrilled and delighted as NBL action returned to the Tasmania for the first time in more than 25 years.

Tasmania JackJumpers put on a show in their inaugural Hungry Jack’s NBL Blitz Preseason game to give fans a taste of what is to come in NBL22 and christen their new home court at the state-of-the-art MyState Bank Arena.

Thousands of fans battled wind and rain as they lined up at the gates, eager to be among the first to see the stunning redevelopment of

the former Derwent Entertainment Centre.

The venue was officially reopened by Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein and MyState Bank Arena chief executive officer Simon Brookhouse.

“This is an amazing venue that will not only serve as the home of the JackJumpers for a long time, but also host national and international artists, local events and everything in between,” Mr Brookhouse said.

“We’re incredibly proud to have brought Larry Kestelman’s dream to life and deliver a remarkable venue for

A young JackJumpers fan barracks for her team.

Patrons line up to enter the new MyState Bank Arena

Tasmanians to come and enjoy.”

Crowds were captivated by the twotonne, $1.5 million jumbotron scoreboard, the first of its kind in Tasmania. It shows partner activations, key safety messaging and the game on giant, high-quality LED screens, ensuring every seat in the house has a great view of the action.

The Tasmania JackJumpers were welcomed by a passionate home crowd for their debut match against the Brisbane Bullets - the first of 12 NBL Blitz games played

across Tasmania.

Sam McDaniel made history as the JackJumpers’ first ever scorer, when he hit a midrange jump-shot early in the first quarter.

High-flying import Josh Adams led from the front, feeding off the crowd’s energy in the new venue as he put up 18 points

including some incredible fade-away three pointers and a spinetingling dunk that will go down in JackJumpers folklore.

After trailing by just one point at half time, the JackJumpers surrendered a 0-11 start to the third quarter which gave the Bullets an unassailable lead.

The visitors ran out 8979 victors.

“It was good to get our feet wet and test some different combinations,” head coach Scott Roth said.

“There’s always room for improvement, but I was pleased to get a few guys out on the court together and test out a new group against

The crowd watches the Brisbane Bullets warm up ahead of the JackJumpers’ inaugural home game

real opposition.”

The JackJumpers returned to MyState Arena two days later to take on the Cairns Taipans, recording an 81-66 win. The team then headed to the Ulverstone Sports and Leisure Centre where they went down to the Adelaide 36ers in a two-point thriller.

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Sport

The start of the 5 and 10 kilometre events

Glenorchy puts the fun in running

10 km winner Nick Earl (#93) leads the pack

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MORE than 300 participants recently hit the road for the 31st Hazell Bros Glenorchy Fun Run, which coincided with the official opening of the $66 million upgrades to the newly developed MyState Bank Arena.

People of all ages walked, jogged and raced over one of the three events, with the Glenorchy Art and Sculpture Park Boardwalk and the River Derwent providing a spectacular backdrop.

The Pace Financial Services 10-kilometre event attracted a quality field. British Commonwealth Games team aspirant Nick Earl won the men’s race in a time of 30.41 minutes, ahead of Bailey MuzeckiHince and 13-time

winner Grant Page.

In the women’s event, recently crowned Peter Norman Humanitarian Award winner, northern suburbs athlete Meriem Daoui, won in a time of 37.34 minutes, with Kylie Smith second and Fiona Lennon third.

The Running Edge 5-kilometre races attracted the largest fields, with the men’s event won by Jamie Lawrence in 15.23 minutes, closely followed by 16-year-old Haney Makonen and Dylan Burnett in third.

Northern suburbs runner Sophie Connolly was victorious in the women’s race in a time of 18.12 minutes, with Jemima Lennon second and Kate Marr third.

In the Steeline Tasmania 2-kilometre

event, Arden Petersen put in a dominant performance to lead the field home in a course record time of 7.02 minutes, nearly a minute ahead of Jett Ford and Callum Degennar.

Tess Stansfield won the women’s race in a time of 8.38 minutes followed

by Annie Humphrey and Grace Wood.

The lucky winner of the Steeline Tasmania school prize was Bowen Road Primary.

Northern Suburbs Athletic Club coach Ken Atkinson was pleased with the performances of promising athletes from his squad.

It was a true community event, with many volunteers from the athletics community helping to ensure that everything ran smoothly.

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HOBART’S HOT SUMMER OF TENNIS Back row L-R: Jimmy Eddington, Rod Oliver-Ewen, Hendry Lukman, Gabe Karlsson and Brendon Oliver-Ewen Front row L-R: Gina Silverstone, Josh Binks, Katie Cole and Sam Philpott

THESE “Hotties” are set to serve up some scintillating action on the court this summer, with the Hobart Out Tennis Tournament returning in midJanuary.

Part of the Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance (GLTA) World Tour, the tournament has attracted significant interest interstate and will feature up to 90 players from across the country.

The GLTA is a global LGBT sports organization that sanctions more than 70 competitive tennis events around the world each year, giving all tennis enthusiasts - from complete beginners to accomplished players – the chance to participate.

Entries in the Hobart event rose from 26 in 2019 to 80 in 2020, and may have topped 100 earlier this year had

COVID not prevented interstate players from taking part.

The success of the annual tournament led to the foundation last year of the Hobart Out Tennis (HOT) club, which already has more than 50 members.

Open to everyone, the club organises weekly social matches, tournaments, grand slam viewing parties, regular dinners, and road-trips to regional tennis clubs

across the state.

“The GLTA tournament has a huge international and domestic reach, but it wasn’t necessarily fostering a community spirit within Tasmania,” club secretary Brendon Oliver-Ewen said.

“By starting a membership-driven club, it’s creating much more of a community for local people.

“The tennis is important, but the idea

that you can come to a place where you can be your genuine, authentic self and be accepted and loved just for who you are, is rare for a lot of our players.

“Some of our members have expressed their real identities and personalities for the first time (at the club), because they feel like they’re part of a community that will love and accept them

and they don’t feel that anywhere else.

“Yes were here for tennis, but we’re also here to create an inclusive community where people are accepted and loved, and that’s what sets us apart.”

The 2022 Hobart Out Tennis Tournament will be held at the Domain Tennis Centre from 14-16 January, with a welcome event on the 13th and a players’

dinner on the 15th.

Open to LGBTQIA+ tennis players and allies, the tournament will feature A, B, C, D and 45+ divisions in both singles and doubles.

The cost to enter is $50 for one event or $65 for two.

Registrations close on 9 January, unless sold out earlier. To sign up, or for more information about the club, go to play.tennis.com.au/ hobartouttennisclub

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