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Long-time arts advocate is Hobart’s top citizen A DRIVING force behind Hobart’s arts scene, a highly talented teenage philanthropist and the volunteers behind a project to feed people most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic have been recognised at the City of Hobart Australia Day Awards presentation. THE FULL STORY PAGE 4
From left, Show Hope’s Dr Paul Shantapriyan and Rev Dr Samuel Gough, Citizen of the Year Vicki Chapman, and Young Citizen of the Year Sheng-Yuan Lynch.
Safer CBD speeds introduced HOBART’S city centre has become a safer place, with a 40 kilometre per hour vehicle speed limit having come into effect on 1 February. Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said the change coincided with students returning to school, providing an extra incentive to slow down in the city.
“This small speed reduction of just 10 kilometres per hour can make a big difference to the safety of pedestrians and cyclists – including school students moving around our city,” she said. “It will also likely reduce the number of crashes that cause traffic snarls and millions of
dollars’ worth of damage every year. “A safer speed limit is good for everyone. “It makes outdoor dining or browsing shops more enjoyable and encourages people to use modes of active travel – which in turn takes cars off the road and reduces congestion. “A 40 kilometre per
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hour speed limit has been working in other cities across Australia for many years and it’s time that Hobart caught up with the trend.” As well as being consistent with other major Australian cities and towns, the introduction of a 40 kilometre per hour CBD speed limit aligned with
the Tasmanian Road Safety Strategy as a means to reduce the number of deaths and injuries on the state’s roads. Data from the Curtin-Monash Accident Research Centre showed that the chance of a fatal injury decreased from 85 per cent at 50 kilometres per hour to less than 30 per cent at 40 kilometres
per hour. City Infrastructure Committee Chair Bill Harvey said there had been 833 reported onroad crashes in Hobart’s CBD in the past five years – equating to nearly one every two days. Of those, about 130 crashes resulted in injuries and three in deaths.
“Lowering the speed limit by just 10 kilometres per hour won’t make any difference to traffic flow, but can make a big difference when it comes to reducing injuries from crashes or avoiding them in the first place,” he said.
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VIBRANT NORTH HOBART VISION
Anna Reynolds City of Hobart, Lord Mayor ABOUT a year ago (before that crazy year that was 2020!), I was delighted to sit in the back of a church hall in North Hobart to watch and listen to a really vibrant community planning process underway. Council sponsored a series of evening meetings facilitated to capture the community’s vision for the Elizabeth Street strip and surrounding character filled suburb. Little could we have known then how much more time we would all spend in our neighbourhoods in 2020. Many people have told me that one of the silver linings from the lockdown period was rediscovering their local area and meeting neighbours in the street. One of the big national trends postpandemic is likely to be more of the same, with people wanting to help shape the future of their neighbourhoods, so in that sense, those North Hobart Visioning Workshops were ahead of their time. In the North Hobart workshops, residents and business owners pin-pointed the unique characteristics of North Hobart – what they love, what they don’t
and what they would like to see more of. We learnt that people value the diverse range of businesses and events, the heritage streetscape, and the strong sense of community that exists in North Hobart. But there are also many things that could be improved, like better management of car parking, creating more pedestrianfriendly streets, safer cycling infrastructure, more street trees and greening, and improved public transport services so that the area isn’t jammed up with congestion. Now it’s time to get broader feedback to the draft ideas that have been developed. You can do so through a survey that is now available on the City’s Your Say website. The survey will stay open until Monday 29 March, so there’s plenty of time to have a look at the plans and think about your vision for the future of North Hobart. To view the draft plans and complete the survey, visit yoursay. hobartcity.com.au/ nthhobart or contact the City of Hobart to get a paper copy. Or as always, you are very welcome to get in touch with me directly and I can email or post you a copy – lord.mayor@ hobartcity.com.au.
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“The extra travel time over one kilometre will be just 18 seconds, but with those extra seconds comes a shorter stopping distance and more time to react behind the wheel to something unexpected, and the chance of having a fatal collision with a pedestrian or cyclist is dramatically slashed.” A reduced speed limit is supported by the Road Safety Advisory Council, Tasmania Police, Tasmanian Transport Association, RACT, Bicycle Network Tasmania, the Australian Medical Association Tasmania, the National Heart Foundation and Metro Tasmania. A 40 kilometre per hour speed limit applies
in the area bounded by Harrington, Melville, Campbell and Davey Streets with the following exceptions of Davey Street and Macquarie Street having remained
unchanged at 50 kilometres per hour, as well as Harrington Street between Davey and Macquarie Streets. Existing 30 kilometre per hour zones in parts of
Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets have also remained unchanged. In Elizabeth Street, the new speed limit has been extended north to Brisbane Street.
For more information and to view the submission to the Tasmanian Transport Commission, visit hobartcity.com.au/ SaferHobart.
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Raising the bat for education
From left, seven-year-old Angus Ramsay, Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Kate Warner AC, and 10-year-old Thea Ramsay.
AS part of National Backyard Cricket Day, a friendly game of backyard cricket was held on the lawns of Government House to help support education in rural areas of Australia. National Backyard Cricket Day is a community fundraising event that was held on 31 January, with money raised funding Batting for Change’s education initiatives that are helping students from developing countries to complete their studies. Batting for Change was founded in 2013 by Ryan Carters as a fundraising committee of the LBW Trust, with the aim to bring cricket lovers to-
gether to level the global playing field in education. Batting for Change chairman Ted Alexander said it was the first time the event had been held in Hobart. “Our charity has mainly supported women’s educational projects in South East Asia and Africa, and this year we’re going to regional Australia for educational and vocational projects, so it’s really important to come to somewhere like Tasmania,” he said. “This year, after COVID-19 and the lockdowns, more than ever it was great having kids and families out there playing cricket – it’s a cause every-
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one can get behind. “It’s all about inclusion and involvement, and getting people together.” Mr Alexander said there was strong link between cricket and education. “Through playing other countries, we’ve seen the importance of education around the world in emerging and developing countries, and we can see the benefits that things like organised sport and family activity can bring to children,” he said.
“There is a strong link between the social benefits of playing backyard cricket and the educational projects and training that can help people in life.” Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Kate Warner AC participated in a game of backyard cricket on a freshly mown pitch on the Eastern Terrace of Government House as part of the initiative. “I had two brothers so I had played a lot of cricket
as a child in the backyard,” she said. “I can really imagine families embracing it and backyard cricket is always great fun whether it’s in your backyard or at the beach. “I think it’s a nice idea to get the whole family involved in a fundraising activity with such a good cause being education attainment and supporting education.” Ms Warner was joined by some local school children, as well as a Libraries
Tasmania representative. Tasmanian and Australian cricketer Brett Geeves said backyard cricket was a good pathway for young cricketers. “As a young kid in Claremont, I started playing backyard cricket and ultimately it allowed me to reach my dream of playing for Australia,” he said. “It’s such a great game for young people to play and the club pathway is a really good environment for social behaviours and
standards.” Mr Geeves said National Backyard Cricket Day and Batting for Change was a great cause for the community. “Backyard cricket is such a staple of Australian life, particularly over Summer and this is such a worthy cause,” he said. “Backyard cricket is the foundation for every Australian player, every domestic cricketer, and every club and park player – it starts in the backyard.”
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Long-time arts advocate is Hobart’s top citizen FROM FRONT PAGE
Original TCF chair awarded high honour WELL-KNOWN Tasmanian businessman and the founding chair of the Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) Gerald Loughran (pictured above) has been made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the community of Tasmania through business, education and arts organisations. For close to 20 years, Mr Loughran was managing director of statewide electrical and home furnishing retail business Loughrans Pty Ltd, which was sold to Harvey Norman in 1998. Mr Loughran has been a director of many well-known Tasmanian businesses and organisations including The Salamanca Arts Centre, University of Tasmania Foundation, Webster Ltd, The Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association, and was the chair of The Trust Bank.
Mr Loughran was the founding chair of the TCF from 2000-2009, taking on the role after orchestrating the sale of The Trust Bank and ensuring there was a long-term benefit left to the entire Tasmanian community. Reflecting on his time of setting up the TCF, he fondly recalled the work involved to negotiate with the Governments of the day and ensuring the legislation passed through both houses of Parliament. “Unlike the larger mainland states, Tasmania lacked the head offices of major organisations to leverage community money for important infrastructure and programs,” Mr Loughran said. “As chair of the Trust Bank, the board looked to similar funds setup in New Zealand when local trust banks had been closed and wanted to ensure we could come
up with a sustainable funding model with strong governance and independence at its core.” In the early days, Mr Loughran was amazed at the amount of need within the many Tasmanian communities, with three to four times as many applications for funds available. “We knew the need was great, but when the floodgates opened up we quickly learnt that we needed more strategy around focusing on areas of need, such as literacy, early childhood education and community infrastructure,” he said. “I would have read many thousands of funding applications in my time as chair of the TCF and there is not one town or community that hasn’t benefitted from the Fund in some way – that is something I am very proud of. “The Fund has been
blessed with excellent leadership from the chairs since my time and the continuing high quality of board members who have taken their role so seriously, the TCF is going from strength to strength. “I’m particularly appreciative of the integrity and professionalism of the staff at the Fund since its inception until now, they do outstanding work in assisting communities and organisations through the application process.” Mr Loughran said he did not expect the Order of Australia award and was very humbled. “What stands out to me is just how many thousands of volunteers there are who tirelessly work in their communities to make it better – their passion and commitment is amazing,” he said. Current TCF chair Sally Darke said Mr
Loughran’s efforts to improve the lives of all Tasmanians could not be overstated and he was a very worthy recipient of the award. “Under Gerald’s leadership, the Fund was setup under guiding principles to not only ensure it could operate in perpetuity but have the ability to change with our community as their needs change,” she said. “Looking back to the year 2000 when the Fund commenced compared to now, we have changed so much as a state, and so funding initiatives around workforce engagement and community wellbeing are key to the TCF meeting the needs of Tasmanians today. “Our response to the COVID-19 pandemic is an example of the TCF being able to adapt quickly and build vibrant communities that are capable and resilient in shaping their future.”
In a ceremony at the Sandy Bay Regatta, Arts Society of Tasmania Life Member Vicki Chapman was named the 2021 City of Hobart Citizen of the Year. “Vicki’s award was in recognition of her long-term and ongoing commitment to promoting the arts,” Deputy Lord Mayor Helen Burnet, who presented the award, said. “After an art teaching career spanning 30 years, Vicki has been a driving force behind the Art Society of Tasmania. “Since joining in 2006, she has served in every role from committee member to president. “Vicki has been the person behind the scenes who makes things happen. “She was the instigator of the Waterways Exhibition, which is held every two years in the Long Gallery Salamanca in conjunction with the Australian Wooden Boat Festival. “It is due to her unwavering enthusiasm, hard work, and commitment to excellence that the Art Society of Tasmania has continued to flourish.” The Young Citizen of the Year Award went to Sheng-Yuan Lynch, a talented pianist who last year raised $110,000 for the Red Cross Australia Disaster Relief bushfire appeal through a charity piano concert. “In 2019, ShengYuan held a concert to raise funds for the Hutchins School music department, and undertook a livestreamed, three-day piano-a-thon fielding song requests from across the world to fundraise for Save the Children Australia,” Ms Burnet said. “He shows humility towards his talent
and recognises the significance of contributing to the society and community in which he lives.” Sheng-Yuan passed his AMEB Licentiate Diploma exam with distinction in 2017 at the age of 12 and was the youngest participant to receive his diploma certificate that year. In a year in which community events in their traditional format were largely cancelled or postponed, the criteria was expanded for the Community Event of the Year to encompass initiatives that supported and connected people across the city. The recipient of the 2021 award was the Show Hope initiative implemented by the Wellspring Anglican Church to provide food relief to those most in need as a result of COVID-19. “When the Wellspring Anglican Church found out that international students and those on temporary visas were going without food as a result of COVID-19induced employment loss, the Church stepped in to feed people – initially 40 per week, increasing to 600 a week by August,” Ms Burnet said. “To meet this increasing demand for support, the Church fundraised more than $150,000 to supply food boxes, hot and fresh food, blankets and sanitary products to those who needed them. “Show Hope is an outstanding community initiative that is being awarded for the genuine and timely response to an emerging need resulting from the pandemic.” Show Hope runs twice a week at Wellspring Church by around 50 volunteers – many of whom are international students.
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Bandicoot joey at the Bonorong Wildlife Rescue Service. Photo credit: Petra Harris.
Three eastern barred bandicoot babies. Photo credit: Adam Muyt.
Eastern barred bandicoot seeking shelter at Ridgeway. Photo credit: City of Hobart.
Banding together to protect vulnerable species AN effort to protect one of Australia’s most vulnerable bushland species is being taken into Hobart backyards. Residents of properties backing on to bushland are being enlisted in the fight to protect Hobart’s eastern barred bandicoots, through the City of Hobart’s Backyard Bandicoots program. Residents are encouraged to become citizen scientists by reporting sightings in
their backyards and neighbourhoods, and help provide a safe habitat for native wildlife. The program comes on the back of recently released wildlife monitoring results that show numbers of the nationally endangered marsupial may be declining across Hobart. “Eastern barred bandicoots were declared extinct in the wild interstate nearly 20-yearsago,” City of Hobart Fire
and Biodiversity Program leader Elise Jeffery said. “Tasmania is the last hope for this important native species and we can all help to make sure our bushland is a place they can thrive.” The City of Hobart, in partnership with University of Tasmania (UTAS) and the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, has carried out an extensive wildlife monitoring program of
eastern barred bandicoots across Hobart’s bushland reserves and in backyards. “The results of this monitoring program sadly indicate that the number of eastern barred bandicoots could be declining across a number of our reserves, including the Queens Domain, and Knocklofty and Waterworks reserves,” Ms Jeffery said. “On the positive side, there is a strong and healthy population at
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Ridgeway.” UTAS urban wildlife ecologist Professor Menna Jones said the marsupials were also finding shelter in residential gardens, where the deeper, moist soil made for easier foraging of earthworms and tubers. “Clearly, Hobart’s eastern barred bandicoots can and do live among us,” Professor Jones said. “But they are also at great risk from predation by roaming cats and dogs,
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speeding cars at night and feral cats.” In response to these findings, the City of Hobart launched its Backyard Bandicoots program, through which residents are invited to log their own sighting using the iNaturalist app. “We’re also asking people to become ‘Bandicoot Buddies’ and take the bandicoot pledge, which includes stopping pet cats and dogs from roaming at night, and encouraging
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From left, TasWater interns Chloe An, Marcel Swanepoel and Atak Ngor.
Students spend Summer holidays working A GROUP of students from the University of Tasmania have spent their Summer holidays learning about the inner workings of TasWater as part of the organisation’s internship program. The 12-week paid program allowed university students to gain work experience and insights into the water and sewerage services industry in their last or second last year of study. The interns have spent time on-site, out in the field and working from home across a range of areas within the organisation, such as communication and project delivery. TasWater organisation
planning and performance manager Melissa Flynn said despite a few constraints this year due to COVID-19, TasWater was committed to building on the internship program’s success. “The program provides students with practical experience and insight into water and sewerage services, as well as building important skills for the future,” she said. “There are six interns for the 2020-21 Summer internship program, spread across a range of disciplines. “Additionally, three Steve Balcombe Scholarship winners have returned for Summer placements.”
TasWater offers the Steve Balcombe Scholarship to support students studying in an area relevant to the water industry, such as engineering, environmental science or earth science. “Both the internship and Steve Balcombe Scholarship programs form an integral part of our strategy to build capability for the workforce of the future where we aim to attract and retain new talent at the beginning of their career,” Ms Flynn said. “It would be fantastic to see some of these interns return to TasWater as fulltime staff in the future.”
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Tasmanian Volunteering Awards 2021 nominations open
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School students Isabella Lethborg, left, and Abdul Barsoum, with principal Nick McGann.
GRANTS PROVIDE ENHANCED LEARNING FOR HOBART SCHOOLS TWO local schools have received funding from the Federal Government to help renovate and refurbish their facilities to provide improved learning to students. The Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Lenah Valley received $687,159 to refurbish its library and middle primary classrooms. Principal Nick McGann said the funding would help bring some of their building blocks into the 2021 era and make the school more disability friendly. “We are putting ramps in our grade one/two block and we’re also putting two lifts into our grade three/four block and library block, so any child who has broken their leg or is in a wheelchair will have access to those buildings,” he said. “We’ll be relocating the library and refurbishing the new one, so this will open up a lot more cross-class learning and teaching.” Mr McGann said the renovations would also enhance the learning opportunities for students. “It’s going to link the outside environment with the inside environment, so we’re getting decks and sliding doors put in to allow
easier access to the outdoor environment for learning purposes,” he said. “It’s also going to beautify our school more, and we’ll be putting in a couple of shade areas to make it a lot more sun safe.” The Sacred Heart College in New Town also benefited from $400,000 worth of funding towards the provision of new classrooms and learning
areas. “This project will see the redevelopment of the MacKillop Building to provide two new general learning areas and two special learning areas as well as community facilities,” Senator Eric Abetz said. The funding was part of the Government’s commitment to ensure every child gets a quality education and was part of an Australia wide funding program
of $314.7 billion over the next nine years. Senator Abetz said he was looking forward to seeing the positive impact the new facilities would have on students and the community. “Students and teachers thrive when their schools have modern up to date facilities and this Capital Grants program is delivering these facilities in Tasmania,” he said.
THE sixth annual Tasmanian Volunteering Awards are the only state-wide awards program showcasing inspiring stories and recognising excellence in volunteering. After a particularly challenging year for many people, there is no better time to thank, recognise, and acknowledge the incredible efforts of volunteers, volunteer managers and organisations. Their contributions have kept Tasmanian communities supported and connected. Attracting hundreds of nominations from around the state each year, nominations are now open until midnight 15 March 2021. All nominees will receive a certificate of recognition and will be considered for one of the ten state-wide awards, with the winners announced on Monday 17 May 2021 – marking National Volunteer Week – at a special event at Government House. Volunteering is critical to our state and volunteers can be found in almost every sector and most certainly in
every community. 297,000 Tasmanians volunteer contributing on average 4.4 hours a week to their fellow Tasmanians. The value of volunteering in Tasmania is $4 billion every year. Volunteering Tasmania chief executive officer Lisa Schimanski encouraged people to recognise volunteer contribution by nominating a volunteer or volunteer program. “The value of volunteering is undeniable,” she said. “Volunteering connects us to ourselves, it connects us to others, and it connects us to our communities. “In every location and every realm of life’s activities there are volunteers. “The Tasmanian Volunteering Awards celebrate those amazing people contributing across Tasmania – every contribution is significant.” The Tasmanian Volunteering Awards are an important initiative of Volunteering Tasmania and are supported by the Tasmanian Government, category sponsors and Volunteering Tasmania’s
patron, Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Kate Warner AC, Governor of Tasmania. Tasmanians are being urged to show support and nominate in one of ten Tasmanian Volunteering Award categories: Arts, Heritage, Tourism and Events Volunteer Award. Community Care and Health Volunteer Award. Sport, Recreation and Service Group Volunteer Award. Volunteer Group or Program Award. Best Practice in Volunteer Management Award. Emergency Services Volunteer Award. Environment, Animal Care and Conservation Volunteer Award. Education, Science and Technology Volunteer Award. Lifetime Achievement Volunteering Award. Youth Volunteer Award. Nominations close midnight Monday 15 March. To nominate or for more information, visit www.volunteeringtas. org.au/tasmaniavolunteeringawards-2021/.
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Historical landmark upgraded MAINTENANCE works at one of Tasmania’s most distinctive heritage landmarks, the Shot Tower, has been completed to future proof the site so it can be explored for generations to come. The $150,000 works was funded through the Tasmanian Government Public Building Maintenance economic stimulus package and were completed ahead of the busy Summer season. Minister for Environment and Parks Roger Jaensch said the works had been sensitively undertaken to ensure the site could be preserved and to protect the historic building from weather and deterioration. “The roof was replaced at the Shot Tower with additional work undertaken on the pedestrian entry bridge, with external heritage features such as windows and fascia boards also repainted,” he said.
Minister for Heritage Elise Archer said the upgrades would ensure that the Shot Tower remain available to the public to interpret the rich history of the Tasmania’s past. “The Tasmanian Government continues to invest in our world class heritage sites to ensure they can be enjoyed by future generations,” she said. “Preservation of Tasmania’s past was achieved through the works at the Shot Tower, constructed in the 1800s. “The Shot Tower, the first built in Australia, demonstrates a high degree of technical skill and achievement, both as a structure in its own right and as a structure specifically created for the craft of shot making. “The building has endured for 150 years and with these important maintenance upgrades, it will continue to provide a link to Tasmania’s past.”
Inside the Shot Tower. Photo credit: Tasmanian Government.
The Shot Tower. Photo credit: Tasmanian Government.
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Local Liberal Member for Clark Elise Archer with Correctional Officers.
A NEW program is lending a helping paw to the rehabilitation of inmates at Ron Barwick Prison. “Inmates in the Ron Barwick Prison have had the opportunity to take part in an ‘adopt a dog program’ being run in partnership with the Dogs’ Home of Tasmania, which has proved very popular amongst inmates as well as being positive for their rehabilitation,” Minister for Corrections Elise Archer said. Eight-year-old dog Ceasar was a regular visitor to the prison as part of the Tasmania Prison Service’s agreement
with the Dogs’ Home of Tasmania that allowed prisoners the opportunity to train and socialise dogs being prepared for adoption as part of their rehabilitation. “Ceasar struggled to find a member of the public who wanted to adopt him, but was always happy to be at the prison,” Ms Archer said. “A group of more than 100 prisoners decided that they wanted to take responsibility for Ceasar, and they raised $1,100 overnight to cover his adoption fees, vet bills and food.” This effort completed a $1000 donation made
by prisoners to the Dogs’ Home of Tasmania earlier this year. The Dogs’ Home of Tasmania currently runs a formal foster care program in the prison called ‘Pups on Parole’, and suitable prisoners also spend time working at the Dogs’ Home as part of the Tasmanian Prison Service’s rehabilitation program. “As Minister for Corrections, I’m incredibly proud of the Tasmanian Prison Service for all its work continually developing new and more rehabilitation programs like this one,” Ms Archer said.
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SHAKESPEARE IN THE BOTANICAL GARDENS FOR more than 20 years, thousands of Tasmanians have packed a picnic and headed to Shakespeare in the Gardens at the Royal Botanical Gardens. This year director Tai Gardner has returned to direct Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’. The Comedy of Errors is fast and furious, with the plot getting wilder and wilder as the play moves to its climax. Pandemonium ensues when two sets of twins, separated in a shipwreck when babies, meet up 25 years later in the town of Ephesus, with mistaken
identities creating farcical confusion. Mr Gardner said audiences could expect a good laugh from the play. “The Comedy of Errors is Shakespeare’s first comedy and it’s very funny,” he said. “It is a lot shorter than a lot of his other plays and focuses more on slapstick and farce.” Mr Gardner said The Comedy of Errors was a great show for families and the Botanicals Gardens was an amazing setting. “Shakespeare in the Gardens provides a fairly unique experience in
that it’s not just about the show, you can come along, bring a picnic in the beautiful Tasmanian Botanical Gardens to soak up the atmosphere, have some wine and cheese, and see the show,” he said “When I start working on a Shakespeare in the Garden, I try to make it accessible, so we tried really hard to make it enjoyable for all ages.” The play was worked on since October 2020, with actors having done about 10 hours worth of rehearsals per week. “We’ve got a really interesting mix of
returning performers and new blood that haven’t been there before,” Mr Gardner said. Shakespeare in the Gardens opened on Friday 29 January and plays Tuesday to Friday at 7pm until 26 February, with there being no show on Friday 19 February. To purchase a ticket, visit https:// www.eventfinda.com. au/2021/the-comedyof-errors-shakespearein-the-gardens/hobart/ queens-domain, or the Shakespeare in the Gardens 2021 Facebook page.
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A FINANCIAL MOMENT
Extra financial support coming in March Hank Jongen, General Manager, Services Australia SERVICES Australia will be paying the fourth Economic Support Payment to eligible customers from early March. This $250 payment will automatically go to people who are receiving a pension, Carer Allowance or Carer Payment, Family Tax Benefit and some
concession cards on 26 February 2021. If you’re eligible for the $250, you don’t need to do anything. We will automatically deposit the money into your bank account. You can check your eligibility for a payment or concession card at our website, servicesaustralia. gov.au/paymentfinder. Overpayments – we’re here to help When the coronavirus pandemic first hit, the
Government paused a range of debt raising and recovery work to help ease budget pressures. That pause has now ended and this month we’re contacting people who owe money to support them in repaying it. People don’t need to pay back any money before the due date in their letter, unless they choose to. If you owe money, we’re here to help you.
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THE start of a new year is always a good time to start thinking about your goals and habits for the year ahead, including for your finances. Make 2021 the year you master your money and develop healthy financial habits that stay with you for life. Let’s discuss some strategies to help you master your money in 2021 and beyond. Cashflow Cashflow is the lifeblood of anyone’s financial plan. It is important you get to know your money, understand exactly what is coming in and exactly what is going out and where. If you are not overly disciplined when it comes to managing your cashflow, developing a budget is a holdfast way to understand and take control of your cashflow. A budget will also help you to track your spending and cancel expensive services or subscriptions that are wasteful or unnecessary. An effective budget will help you manage and meet your long-term
wealth accumulation goals. Start saving Once your cashflow is under control you will be able to understand how much you can potentially save. Whether you are saving for your first home, an investment property, a car, a holiday or any other cost, developing a savings plan is a great way to keep you accountable and help you meet your target. Setting up an automatic transfer into your savings account will eliminate the desire to spend unnecessarily. It is important to make sure the amount you are saving is realistic, achievable and sustainable. It is recommended that you have an emergency fund on top of your savings for unexpected expenses. Investing surplus cash If you are in the favourable position of having money left over after taking into account your expenses and savings, maybe it is time to consider investing that
money into assets. Investing your money into assets such as shares, property or bonds can potentially reward you with financial growth and/or income over time. Returns from assets provide another means for funding things such as a holiday, children’s education or retirement. When investing your money, it is important that the structure in which you hold your investments is commensurate with your goals. Different structures provide different benefits and trade-offs. Having the correct structure is equally as important as the investment itself. Review your debt With Australia’s federal interest rate at an all-time low of 0.10 per cent there has never been a better time to shop around or ask for a better rate on your home loan. Additionally, if you have a car loan or personal loan (which generally attract a higher interest rate compared
to a mortgage) you might benefit from consolidating these loans into one. Plan and set goals No matter what stage of life you are in, developing a financial plan for the future could potentially be the difference between achieving your financial goals or not, whether that is an early retirement, being debt free, or paying less tax. While we have only touched the surface here, the above strategies are a starting point for mastering your money. The world of personal finance can be confusing and daunting so talk to Elevate Wealth in January and ask how we can help you. Seeking professional advice today will put you in a better position tomorrow. Any advice in this publication is of a general nature only and has not been tailored to your personal circumstances. Please seek personal advice prior to acting on this information.
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THREE THINGS YOU DID NOT KNOW ABOUT YOUR LIVER By Jo Cordell-Cooper* THREE cheers for the liver. I say this because the liver is a truly remarkable organ and is quite the adaptogen – meaning it can heal and grow and repair given the right environment. I’ve recently been reading a lot about the liver. As part of my holistic personal training business, I work with clients who had had large parts of their liver removed due to cancer, and months later it had completely regrown. Additionally, I work with middle aged women, many who have fatty liver – a condition caused essentially by too much food. The liver becomes sluggish. Without going into the nitty gritty of the function of the liver, think of it as
a big filter that excretes and activates many of the hormones and internal chemicals that keep the body healthy. Of interest to me as a women’s wellness coach, is the changing function of the liver as we age. The liver becomes 2040 per cent smaller and has less blow flow. Eat small meals more often and eat a diet that is rich in plants. Heard of the Mediterranean Diet? This diet is well regarded for improving heart health, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It has plenty of antioxidant rich food that will help reduce inflammation within the body and improve liver function. The ability of the liver to metabolise LDL cholesterol reduces by up to 35 per cent. Reduce animal meat, processed food and takea-
way foods cooked in oil. Replace this with plantbased proteins and fish rich in omega 3 (healthy fats), as well as plenty of leafy greens and a colourful range of vegetables to reduce the amount of LDL cholesterol entering the body. By the mid 50s, the liver can produce 25 per cent less bile – so metabolism of dietary fats is reduced. Bile lubricates the intestines aiding digestion. Reduce saturated fats in the body as your system cannot break them down like it used to. Saturated fats (think high heat cooking oils, animal protein, dairy, coconut-based products) may find you running to the loo. Foods believed to stimulate bile production are garlic, beets, radicchio, kale, endive, arugula, celery and radish, so add
these to your plate. Read just about any healthy clean eating plan and it comes back to a few dietary basics – eat more vegetables, reduce saturated fats and increase healthy omega 3 fats. You can also consider switching animal protein with plant-based proteins as well as drinking more water and getting regular exercise. Try the tips here as a starting point for improving your liver health and consult your health care team for more individualised advice.
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WATERWAYS ART EXHIBITION
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THE Art Society of Tasmania Inc is currently displaying its major 10 day selected art exhibition ‘Waterways’ at the Long Gallery, Salamanca Place until 14 February. The Art Society of Tasmania Inc, now in its 138th year, strives to promote the work of talented Tasmanian artists. The theme of the exhibition is water, with a number of local artists presenting their own interpretation of water.
The aim of the Waterways exhibition is to create opportunities for Tasmania artists and promote the idea that art is for everyone. The concept was further reinforced with the invitation to prominent people in the community to choose their favourite work and state their reason on a label placed beside their chosen piece. The major prize of the Art Society of Tasmania Award for
$2000 was kindly sponsored by Artery and will be decided by a people’s choice viewers vote, which will be announced after a week of voting at a special prize announcement breakfast. This award will be announced along with other prizes from various sponsors to winning artists. A major raffle with prizes will be draw at 4pm on Sunday 14 February at the close of
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the exhibition. The exhibition is recognised as an established and highly anticipated event on the art calendar in Tasmania and is held every two years. It has a really exciting collect, including traditional landscapes, lino prints, collage, mixed media, photographs and sculptures. Admission is free and is open daily from 10am to 5pm.
IT’S holiday time. There is no peak hour, no banking, no room in the fridge and the shopping centres are overrun with anyone who would otherwise be in school. It’s COVID holiday time. There’s no hugging, no yacht race, no travel, no concerts, no theatre, no Taste of Tasmania and nothing on the television. And I’m supposed to stay away from the fridge? On the upside there’s more time for expeditions with one’s best pal. Of course, it’s holiday season so we can’t go to a lot of beaches in the daytime, but there are always places where dogs are welcome, and the growing number of off-lead dog parks is a wonderful convenience. Here are some thoughts for those who are treating their dogs to park visits over the holidays. A dog park is to a dog as side-show alley is to a kid, except they can’t get lost. It’s a big party where dogs can make new friends, catch up with old
ones and exchange messages with absentees. It’s a place where your dog can learn that it’s good to be a dog. Where it can learn protocols from other dogs on neutral turf, learn to play dog games. This doesn’t mean that you are on holiday – you shouldn’t just release your dog and forget about it while you socialise with other dog owners. Travelling together bonds dogs. If you need to chat, encourage the other dog owner/s to walk with you. This will help your dog make friends. In a situation like this, your dog appreciates an opportunity to tell the world “this is my team”. That’s not to say you should walk continuously – stop and rest. Move and rest again. Let your dog learn to stay aware of your location. If there are confrontations, walk away and encourage your dog to follow. If there are potential friends, crouch down to let your dog and others know you are friendly.
Stay away from the gate unless you are using it. Wait until it’s free, use it and move away. These gates are a pressure cooker for dogs, inside and out. Use them quickly and make space for the next team. Remember that every visit is special for your dog and two short visits are better than a single long one because that way you enact all the associated rituals twice. For many dogs, holidays are a time when someone is home all day. For the lucky ones it’s a time when they get out more. For most, meal quality rises to a zenith (but I’m supposed to stay away from the fridge). It’s a strange, challenging time, but generally dogs will get through it and welcome the return of the old routine. If the new year brings changes they will adapt as they have forever. And as long as they are with us, they will be happy. Whatever happens in 2021, may your dog be with you.
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Locals dive into the unknown stories of Tasmania TWO locals have banded together to launch a new book that tells the stories of people who have faced diversity and displacement to come to live in the lutruwita/ Tasmanian community.
‘The Bloody Unknown’ is a not-for-profit book by Madeleine Rojahn and Joshua Quigley that uses collaborative storytelling driven by participants to tell 25 unique Author Ms Rojahn
said the book was a combined effort between her and photographer and graphic designer Mr Quigley to create something for society. “We decided on the
topic of displacement, which was a really important thing to talk about because Australia is a country built on migration and often displacement,” she said. “We thought that by
listening to the individual and allowing them to have their own unique role in the book, it would be of as much benefit to the participant as it would to broader society.” Ms Rojahn said although the people featured in the book were of refugee and migrant background, they could tell whatever story they liked to. “A lot of people talk about their refugee journey, but there were other people who talked about the pressures of settling into Tasmania, or something really specific to them,” she said. “By allowing people what story they want told, they can reclaim their identity back from the stereotypes that may arrive from more traditional forms of reports. “Allowing someone of a refugee and migrant background to talk about whatever they and not
necessarily just their identity as someone from a particular country, is really important. “It has been such a privilege to be able to hear and share these amazing stories, it really shows how diverse and multicultural our community is.” The book was officially launched over two days at the LongHouse Hobart with an exhibition of diverse Tasmanian artists on Monday 25 January and a market on Tuesday 26 January. Artists from a diverse range of experiences also showcased their pieces as a way to celebrate community and art as a form of expression. “We had a couple of people from a refugee background submit artworks and that was really special for them to be a part of because it was affirming their place in Tasmania and also provided a space for them to connect to other
artists,” Ms Rojahn said. The artworks were auctioned off with 40 per cent of the earnings going to Indigenous youth led climate action group Seed Mob and the LongHouse. Mr Quigley, who acted as the creative director, said he learnt a lot during the two years that it took to create the book. “I’ve learnt a lot about myself and different cultures,” he said. “There’s always more to give and if you’re living somewhere, you should try to give back to the community in whatever way – it doesn’t need to be on a large scale.” All proceeds from the books will go towards non-governmental organisation ‘A Fairer World’, which strives for equality in the community. To pre-order The Bloody Unknown, visit https:// thebloodyunknown. com/, or the The Bloody Unknown Facebook Page.
From left, The Bloody Unknown author Madeleine Rojahn, and photographer and graphic designer Joshua Quigley.
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TEN DAYS ON THE ISLAND EXPLORES THE HEART-SHAPED ISLAND TEN Days on the Island 2021 is set to fill all corners of Tasmania across three weekends in March, with a program that will ignite connections with communities from St Helens to Zeehan and Stanley to Sorell, as well as Hobart, Burnie and Launceston. The international arts festival, which will be held from 5 to 21 March, will feature more than 45 events, with more than 450 participating Tasmanian artists and community members exploring the extraordinary island of Tasmania and its
inhabitants. “From the challenges of lockdown, border closures and travel restrictions, Ten Days on the Island has created an international program from Tasmania,” Minister for the Arts Elise Archer said. “I’m delighted with the way in which our artists have responded and congratulate Ten Days on its bravery and belief in presenting an almost entirely local program. “I encourage Tasmanians – wherever they live – to allow their curiosity to lead them on a journey and I look forward to sharing these marvellous arts experiences with
communities around the state.” Opening the Festival is mapali – Dawn Gathering in Burnie, a Welcome to Country that involves dancers, musicians and communities from across the North West coast. Numerous events will be held throughout the state, including in Hobart. This includes the inaugural artistic director of Ten Days Robyn Archer performing her new work Mother Archer’s Cabaret for Dark Times at Hobart’s Odeon Theatre, and ARIA Award-winning Tasmanian singer-songwriter Monique Brumby joining with the TSO to perform her new
album Closer to the Truth at the same venue. “Creating the 2021 edition of Ten Days on the Island has been a festivalmaking journey unlike any other,” Ten Days on the Island artistic director Lindy Hume said. “We are proud to present a program that celebrates the brilliance, innovation and ingenuity of lutruwita/Tasmania’s global local artists. “I thank the artists who have shown great faith and passion in creating work for our festival and welcome audiences to celebrate with them.” To see the full program, visit tendays.org.au.
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Maritime Museum welcomes back visitors THE Maritime Museum of Tasmania is welcoming back visitors with new exhibitions. The museum closed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but reopened on 1 February 2021 with ‘Under the spell of the Sea’, a retrospective of esteemed Hobart marine artist Bill Mearns. It features alongside ‘Writing and the Sea’, an exhibition showcasing artefacts and stories from the museum’s collection. “The museum has been using the COVID
closure to undertake a major redevelopment,” Maritime Museum of Tasmania secretary Beth Dayton said. “Two ground floor galleries will reopen, while the new permanent display on the first floor will be completed over the coming months.” Bill Mearns was one of Australia’s most respected marine artists and his works are known nationally, with many Tasmanian homes featuring his paintings. With a keen eye for detail, and an
all-encompassing love of wooden boats, his work is an important record of Tasmania and Australia’s maritime heritage. Works by Mr Mearns include previously unseen drawings, sketchbooks, models and watercolours. Writing and the Sea celebrates written connections to the sea through the museum’s collection from a Tasmanian perspective. Artefacts on display ask visitors to consider how and why the sea, and all things
maritime continue to be interpreted in written form. As a not-forprofit volunteer-led organisation, the Maritime Museum of Tasmania relies heavily upon visitors and locals to keep the doors open and the museum operating. A reopening special of $5 adult tickets will be offered to attract people to come and experience Tasmania’s maritime past in the Carnegie Building at 16 Argyle Street behind the Hobart Town Hall.
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WINS KEEP COMING FOR MARQUIS TIGERS
From left, Marquis Cricket Club leading run scorer Kevin Midson and Labor Member for Clark Ella Haddad.
WEST Hobart’s local cricket club the Marquis Tigers are putting together a good innings in this seaons’ Kookaburra Southern Cricket Association competition. The Tigers sit second on the ladder in Third Grade, while the Seventh Grade team is 29 points ahead on top of the ladder. Local Labor Member for Clark Ella Haddad, who recently attended a Third Grade game against Old Beach, said it was good to see the club performing well so
far this season. “It was fantastic to get along to watch the Marquis Tigers represent the West Hobart area,” she said. “Both the Third and Seventh Grade teams have performed really well this season and I’m happy that I’m able to show my support for the club.” Ms Haddad said the COVID-19 pandemic had placed considerable stress on all community sporting clubs and it was more important than ever for as many people as possible to help their
local teams. There are more than 20,000 people registered to play cricket across the state. “Sport plays a key role in every community and with COVID causing significant financial stress among many sporting clubs, it is great to see so many people getting on board to help out the Tigers,” Ms Haddad said. “I’m proud to support the Marquis Tigers Cricket Club and look forward to seeing how they perform across the remainder of the season.”
Strengthening basketball in southern Tasmania
From left, Basketball Tasmania Southern Commission members Craig French, John McNamara, chairperson Andrew Moore and Aaron Pidgeon. Absent, Michelle Hills.
BASKETBALL in southern Tasmania, including clubs on the Eastern Shore, are set to benefit following the establishment of the Basketball Tasmania Southern Commission. The commission, consisting of Andrew Moore as chairperson, Aaron Pidgeon, Craig French, Michelle Hills and John McNamara, provides a vital connection between the southern clubs (CAMs)
and Basketball Tasmania (BTAS). Basketball recently underwent significant change, and the independent commission aims to focus on ensuring grassroots basketball is fortified and able to grow in the future. “It is an exciting time for basketball in Tasmania, the establishment of the JackJumpers in the National Basketball League and increasing
numbers of people across all abilities and age groups participating, are really encouraging signs for basketball,” Mr Moore said. “The commission want to make sure some of the grassroot structures are in place to ensure members of the community have access to the game and stakeholders (coaches, volunteers, officials and players) have a collective voice.” Basketball has a well-
established presence in the south of the state with a depth of talent across all levels, with experienced coaches, administrators and referees supporting players. The commission aims to build strong connections with southern clubs to be able to provide a voice and strengthen basketball in the south of the state, so that participants and volunteers stay involved
in the sport. Mr Moore said while clubs may find it difficult to adjust to the new governance model of moving away from a club-based delegate model to the independent commission, the new system would have a number of advantages including increased efficiencies and an independent voice. “The commission is looking forward to the appointment of the
general manager of basketball that will assist clubs with operations, participation and growth of the sport in southern Tasmania, and the commission looks forward to working closely with them,” he said. The commission’s makeup includes strong representation from the basketball community along with significant grassroots sports administration,
networking and planning skills. “We intend to build on the history of the sport in southern Tasmania, the momentum of the state’s entry into the NBL, and work collaboratively with both BTAS and southern clubs to strengthen the sport,” Mr Moore said. “We think it is important to recognise that the sport is embedded in the community and we aim to build on that.”
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TASMANIA’S ORCHESTRA The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra is here for you. Join us in 2021. Subscriptions to the TSO’s 2021 season are now on sale. Visit tso.com.au or call the TSO Box Office on 1800 001 190.