The Central Coast Voice has made a minor word change to The Coastal Voice. It’s a small change, but one we feel better reflects who we are and our readership.
While the name “Central Coast” ties us to our roots within the Central Coast Council area, we’ve often been mistaken as a publication run by the Council itself—even receiving the occasional email meant for Council staff! In reality, we’re proudly independent, run by community-minded volunteers who care about stories that excite and uplift the community.
We’re deeply grateful for the ongoing support of the Central Coast Council and remain committed to sharing their news and initiatives. But we also want to make it clear that our voice is broader—welcoming contributions from Devonport, Burnie, and all neighbouring communities who share this beautiful coastline and the coastal pathway that will soon connect us all.
Our new name, The Coastal Voice, reflects this wider, more inclusive vision. Whether you’re a long-time reader or a new contributor, we’re here to amplify local voices, share community news, and celebrate the people and stories that make our region culture.
Please continue to share stories here and from our neighbours, what we can’t fit into the physical paper is added to the PDF website copy and shared on social media thanks to Jenny.
Thanks to Jill, the paper is now stored with the national library each month and accessible from public libraries across Australia. We are keeping a record of what is happening each month, so that our stories become the history of our area.
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SHOUT OUTS
‘Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud’ – Maya Angelou
By Jenny Rowden
• Trudi at Lane’s IGA in Penguin – who generously gives meat and groceries to the Rookery at the Penguin Community Op Shop, EVERY week, for people doing it tough and has done this consistently for several years now. AMAZING!
• Red Grasshopper Pizza - for donating pizzas for the cricketers on their recent win – support is very much appreciated. Ulverstone Cricket Club
• Anonymous person who handed in a lost wallet to a bakery recently – thank you!
‘We only moved into our new place after reclocating from interstate. Went in for a quick break for a sanga and cold drink and it must’ve dropped out of my packet. My faith in humanity remains intact, thank you so much!’ Graham B
• Two young guys – who went out of their way at a basketball game to introduce themselves to a new student starting at PDS . Shook hands and invited him to come sit with us. Such a kind and thoughtful gesture. Well done kids, parents and PDS! Lennice Wilson
• A beautiful Penguin lady – a friend of mine went to Lane’s IGA and didn’t have enough money to get all that he needed. So he got what he could afford and went out to his car, then a beautiful lady tapped on his window and said that she paid for his milk. ‘I would just like to say thank you so very much for your kindness!’ Debbie Randall
• Apex Club of Ulverstone – the Apex team volunteered time to the New Hope Garden and constructed new concrete pebble pathways + donated all the materials needed for the project. Especial thanks to Sam Debomford giving up 4 days of his own time. Support is much appreciated! From New Mornings team
• David Seen & Penguin Men’s Shed - who donated their time & expertise to re-purpose white shelving in the Penguin Community Op Shop, breathing new life into the display. Volunteers are very appreciative.
• Jake (and another student) at Penguin District School –older students on separate occasions helping a much younger student as he got onto the bus and giving him a friendly ‘high 5’. ‘This was heart-warming to see such beautiful young men treating a 5 year old so kindly. Their parents are raising some great kids!” writes his mum, Cobie Munday.
Readers, please email your Shout Outs to share the joy with our community.
Disclaimer: Whilst every care is taken, the producers of The Central Coast Voice cannot be held liable for any publication errors in written material or advertisements. Views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the Editor or Staff. The Editor reserves the right to exclude any contributor or advertiser at their discretion. Some material may be abbreviated due to space availability or held over for another edition.
We acknowledge the Palawa/Pakana peoples of Lutruwita upon whose lands we are on.
www.thecoastalvoice.au - May 2025 - The Coastal Voice
Community Garden
Ulverstone Community Garden Cultivating Connections!
By Tom Harto
The Ulverstone Community Garden blossomed into official existence with a relaxed opening celebration, a testament to the power of community spirit! What was once 3 disused tennis courts has been transformed into a thriving, sustainable green garden patch, thanks to the tireless efforts of approximately 45 dedicated volunteers.
Mayor Cheryl Fuller warmly welcomed the supportive crowd of about 300 visitors, highlighting the significance of this project. Garden Coordinator, Lisa Kelly, then shared the garden's vision, outlining how it was achieving its goals of fostering connection, promoting healthy living, and providing access to fresh, locally grown produce. There are so many community members and organisations to thank for their generous support! Mick Hales, the Site Manager, was moonlighting as emcee, and his hard work behind the scenes is very much appreciated.
The excitement was palpable as raffle prizes, generously donated by local organizations, were drawn, bringing smiles to lucky winners. The vibe was positive, with live music creating a relaxed and joyful backdrop. Guests wandered through the garden’s diverse elements, inspecting the raised garden beds, the newly erected hothouse, and the recently installed arbour, all while sipping refreshing homemade lemonade and Lisa’s unique rhubarb champagne. Delish!
Sizzling sausages added tantalising smells and the waffles were very popular.
Children were engaged with the dedicated play area, where scarecrows stood guard over rock painting activities and the ever-popular mud kitchen, a delightful creation by Kate Wylie’s father. Dirt + water + plants + imagination! Yeh!
A terrific partnership has developed between It Takes a Village and the garden, promoting great family participation. The garden's commitment to sustainability was evident in its composting and worm farm initiatives, alongside the flourishing potato patch and decorative flower beds gradually taking shape.
The afternoon unfolded as a perfect, lazy Sunday, a celebration of community, connection, and the simple joy of growing. It was a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when people come together, transforming a vision into a beautiful, tangible reality.
The Ulverstone Community Garden is a shining example of how a community can cultivate not just produce, but also a stronger, healthier, and more connected future. If you want to get involved, follow their Facebook page and read their newsletter for a lot more information. Or visit them at 2 Westshore Road, West Ulverstone. You will be warmly welcomed!
Pumpkins Galore at Ulverstone Community Garden
By Maree Gleeson
It is pumpkin harvesting time at the Ulverstone Community Garden, and we have just taken off our first Crop. These pumpkins were planted in early October last year in mounds, and have grown remarkably well given that it was an experiment to see how our new adventure would evolve. We are delighted to report that we successfully grew 48 pumpkins from seed producing a mix of Butternut, Jarrahdale (also referred to as Queensland Blue) and our special beauty Galeaux D’eyesines. With an embroidery of warts across its skin (formed because of the sugary content), this variety is also known as Witches Wart in the pumpkin family.
Here’s a fun fact – Pumpkins are part of the Cucurbitaceae family and are botanically classified as fruits. See our yummy, Creamy Spicy Pumpkin Soup recipe below. It’s vegan and GF. And if you’d like to see what else you can do with pumpkins, come along to the Garden for morning tea when we share our recipes and the many things we make with our produce. We are open on Mondays, Thursdays and the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Check us out on FB Ulverstone Community Garden to keep up to date with what we are up to.
Creamy Spicy Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Ingredients
3 cups roasted pumpkin puree
2tbs olive oil
1 large leek or brown onion
6 garlic cloves chopped
1tbs fresh ginger, sliced
2 cups veggie broth
2 tsp garam masala spice
½ tsp salt
½ cup coconut milk
½ cup orange juice
2tbs maple syrup
Cracked pepper
Chilli flakes or cayenne pepper
(optional)
Garnish (optional)
Roast ½ cup pepitas, crush and sprinkle across top of soup once served. You can also add a splash of cream for extra taste.
Instructions Preheat oven 180 C Cut pumpkin in half, scoop out seeds and place openside down on grease paper lined baking tray. Bake for 20- 30 mins or until easily pierced with a knife through to the skin. Lift off skins and discard. Heat oil in a medium size pot, cut and rinse the leek/onion. Add to the pot along with garlic and ginger. Stir a few times and cover, stirring occasionally until the leeks/onions are tender, and the garlic is fragrant, about 7 mins. Add the veggie broth, cover and bring to a simmer. Stir in the pumpkin puree. Add the salt and garam masala. Blend the soup until thick, creamy and smooth. Stir in coconut milk, orange juice and maple syrup. Add a few cracks of pepper and a pinch of chilli flakes or cayenne (if desired).
Taste and add more of anything that you desire.
Library & Hive News
Ulverstone & Penguin Libraries
National Geographic Magazine
Did you know your library card gives you digital access to every issue of National Geographic Magazine?
Unlock the world’s most fascinating stories, stunning photography and in-depth articles right from your device. Visit libraries.tas.gov.au and start exploring! Visit Ulverstone or Penguin Library if you need help accessing the Libraries Tasmania website.
Beamafilm
Beamafilm is a streaming service that allows you to watch movies and documentaries for free. As well as classic films, Beamafilm has award winning documentaries, Australian content and film festival favourites available for viewing.
Log in with your Libraries Tasmania membership details and start watching! If you need help with accessing Beamafilm, drop in to the Library to speak to our staff.
Lego Club at Ulverstone Library
Every Tuesday from 3:30pm – 4:30pm. During school term only. Drop in after school for all things Lego!
Book Chat at Ulverstone Library
Second Wednesday of the month, Wednesday 14 May 2:00pm – 3:00pm.
Share that amazing book you just read or the fabulous movie you can’t stop talking about. No required reading list, just plenty of conversation and a cuppa. Guaranteed to increase your “to be read” pile.
Book Review “Another Life”
by Kristin Hannah
Reviewed by Jane (Library Tas)
Kristin Hanna is a beautiful storyteller. In Another Life, she tells the story of Angie, the now grown ‘little princess’ of a close-knit Italian American family. Angie returns to her hometown divorced and depressed when her life falls apart,
as she is unable to do the one thing she longs for the most – create her own family. Also, on the less desirable side of town is Lauren, a 17-year-old girl working incredibly hard to build an amazing life for herself. She will do whatever it takes to escape her alcoholic mothers string of excuses and boyfriends and finally fit into the lifestyle of her ivy league beau. In time, Angie starts to find herself again with the help of her family, when their paths cross, she seizes the opportunity to ease the struggles of this self-reliant young women who above all else, really yearns to feel safe, secure and supported.
A lovely read, the book explores different types of mothers and how the family you are born into and end up with can be different than you ever imagined.
What’s on at Hive in May
New Season launches on Saturday 3 May including:
Art Gallery (Level 1)
Ocean – Cradle of Life by Leven Regional Arts - a vibrant exhibition exploring our deep connection to the ocean and the life it nurtures. Featuring works in a wide variety of media and techniques, this exhibition showcases the talent of Leven Regional Arts’ 150-strong membership of artists and art lovers.
Ulverstone Museum (Level 1)
Explore the final stories in A Town is a Tapestry…, including the turbulent tale of Sprent’s first hotel and Ulverstone’s unexpected link to Prime Minister Joseph Lyons.
Display Case (Ground Floor)
Curated by Bonnie Starick, this sales gallery brings together artists Karen Smart and Tanya Harper to redefine materials while exploring culture.
Postal Communications in the Central Coast Museum Volunteer Anne Wennagel presents a fascinating look into the region’s postal history.
Other programming highlights include:
International Day of Planetariums – May 7
Celebrate the centenary of the first ever public planetarium show! Join Hive’s Principal Astronomer, Dr. Martin George, for a public talk at the Gnomon Pavilion on 6 May, followed by special planetarium programming at Hive on 7 May.
TSO – The Science of Sound – 8 May
Laugh, learn and enjoy the magic of music with TSO musicians at Hive in this interactive concert, perfect for all ages (especially families with young children), that helps to teach the audience how different instruments work.
Sound in Space 2025 - Live Concert Series in the Ulverstone Planetarium
Experience a sonic odyssey where live music and moving images merge at the Ulverstone Planetarium at Hive. Enjoy a cosmic journey—from Celtic traditions to psychedelic space rock—across four extraordinary Sunday concerts. Four extraordinary Sunday shows May to August 2025. 2 session times per performance at 1-2pm / 3-4pm Limited seating—book early!
MAYOR’S MESSAGE Musings about May
By Mayor Cheryl Fuller
Traditionally, May is a quieter month. With the April public holidays behind us, we start to hunker down for shorter days. But not in Central Coast—and definitely not this year! There’s so much happening.
The Leven Regional Arts Exhibition is opening with Ocean: Cradle of Life—a beautifully fitting title for those of us who draw energy from the sea. The Sound in Space Live Concert Series also kicks off this month, with concerts on the third Sunday of each month until August.
We’re especially excited to welcome Dark Mofo 2025 to the Ulverstone Planetarium at Hive from June 5–15, featuring XYZZY. Book fast—some shows have already sold out!
May also brings important moments of reflection. National Road Safety Week includes a special remembrance walk with our friends in Wynyard on May 17. On May 21, we celebrate Volunteer Week right here in Ulverstone—which, fun fact, is actually an anagram of VOLUNTEER! And on May 7, we’ll gather for a solemn Candlelight Vigil to remember those lost to and impacted by domestic and family violence. Your Council proudly supports all these events and more— because these are the things you’ve told us are important to you.
If you live in Ulverstone, we’d love you to join us for our Community Conversation on May 22. It’s a chance to connect, share your ideas, and tell us what really matters to you. Keep an eye on your letterbox or check our website for more details.
Until next time.
Coastal Pathway
Coastal Pathway Closer to Completion
By Anne Urquhart
Labor has announced that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will deliver significant funding to bring the much-loved Coastal Pathway closer to completion. This $1.3 million election commitment will also make sure the Coastal Pathway is on the bucket list of locals and tourists alike through better marketing and promotion, enhanced usability, increased safety and an app that will deliver real-time interactive maps and pathway information to users. The North West Coastal Pathway project commenced with Federal Labor funding in 2009 and, while most of the pathway has been built, gaps remain.
These gaps are in some of the most challenging locations from an engineering perspective, and a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will fund the feasibility and design studies that need to happen before work can be completed.
Have Your Say on the Shared Coastal Pathway
CCA invites you to take part in our short survey to help guide our work. Your feedback will assist CCA in advocating for funding at both the federal and state levels to maximise the Shared Coastal Pathway's impact.
About the survey
Purpose: To gather community insights and priorities.
Time to complete: 3-5 minutes.
Closing date: This will be an open survey to allow us to continue to seek input from our community.
Scan the link to share your thoughts:
You can learn more about our next steps on the CCA website: www.cradlecoast.com/projects/coastal-pathway/
The Cradle Coast Authority which represents most North West Councils will manage the project. Consistent with past practice, election commitments will be delivered in line with Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles.
I love the Coastal Pathway, and I am very pleased that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will bring it closer to completion. It’s well used by local cyclists, runners and walkers and is an important tourist attraction. It also plays a role in protecting our coastline, with sections incorporating fencing to protect Little Penguins and reinforcements to prevent coastal erosion.
It’s a great project that started in 2009 with Federal Labor funding, and it has my full support.
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the SCP photography competition!
A big thank you to everyone who entered and voted - your support and talent have made this competition a success!
A huge congratulations to:
First Prize: Carolyn Sanderson – Turners Beach Scouts
Second Prize: Hayley Clarke – Coastal Pathway Aurora
Third Prize: Kim Yap – Cam River Span
See 1st and 2nd images on the right --->
Contact me any time
Mobile: 0447 002 216
Email: casey.hiscutt@gmail.com
Social: facebook.com/caseyforccc
Authorised by Brian Lane, 158 Preservation Drive, Preservation Bay, 7316
Independent, local, and dedicated to representing you—Hiscutt is a name you can trust to deliver for the people of Montgomery.
As a devoted husband and proud father of three young children, I deeply understand the challenges and joys of family life.
I firmly believe in maintaining independence within the Legislative Council and am committed to thoroughly reviewing and improving the legislation brought before me. My priority has always been to put the community first, working tirelessly to help in any way I can. I am here to be your voice and your advocate.
This May, vote 1 for Casey Hiscutt in the Legislative Council elections—a strong, independent voice you can trust to deliver for Montgomery.
Crozzle - May
Government
Don’t Argue or Take Risk With a Train, You Never Win
By Kerry Vincent, Minister for Infrastructure
Road safety is everyone’s business. No matter where you are in the State, the signs and signals are there to protect road users, this includes where the road intersects with the rail at level crossings.
It was great to get out to the North-West to inspect new signage and discuss with Tasrail representatives the new technology being used for crossing improvements across the State.
Our operational rail network extends for more 600km –from Brighton in the South to Bell Bay and Burnie in the North and North West. From Rosebery in the West to Fingal in the East.
Rail has been the backbone of our State for more than a century. Parts of the network date back over 150 years. As a result, the rail line still winds through many regional and rural communities throughout Tasmania.
Night and day, 24/7, team members work to deliver millions of tonnes of commodities across our State, providing a safe and reliable transport alternative to road. For the most part, they work in heavy industrial workplaces, or drive locomotives that weigh thousands of tonnes, they can’t swerve and take up to 1,000 metres to stop under emergency brake.
Yet, one of the biggest risk factors continues to be road user behaviour at level crossings.
TasRail’s number one risk to the communities in which it operates are level crossings – specifically near miss incidents and collisions between road users and trains.
Let’s Talk About Racism
By Leigh Gracie
Sherlock and Dutta Consulting are undertaking research on racism to understand the prevalence of racism in Tasmania. The research is supported through a Tasmanian Government grant auspiced by the Royal Bengal Club Tasmania and is for all Tasmanians.
You’re invited to participate and share the survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ FCS6LY6
The more people participate, the better understanding and data is gained on the attitudes and experiences of racism in our State, to enable action and work in this space.
Keeping members of the public and our TasRail team members safe is one of the Government’s highest priorities – we want everyone to go home safe at the end of the day.
Our network extends through 179 public level crossings and record volumes of heavy haulage freight services which operate 24/7.
Alarmingly there have been 92 incidents of failures to stop or give way across the State this financial year, a 35 per cent increase on last year. That’s really not good enough.
Please take care around our rail network. Don’t argue or take risk with a train, you never win.
Greetings from Central Coast Council CEO Vicki Brereton
From Council Newsletter May 2025
It’s a pleasure to introduce myself as the new CEO of Central Coast Council. I’m genuinely excited to be joining such a vibrant community and to be working alongside a dedicated Council and Council team committed to serving the people of this region.
Since starting in the role, I’ve been warmly welcomed and have already seen the deep pride and passion that exists across our community. I look forward to building strong relationships with community members, local organisations, and businesses as we work together towards our shared goals. Council plays a vital role in delivering on the commitments made in the Community Strategic Plan, and I am committed to ensuring we remain transparent, responsive, and focused on what matters most to you.
We are currently preparing the Annual Plan and Budget for 2025–2026 – an important process that helps shape the services, projects, and priorities for the year ahead. I look forward to keeping you informed as this work progresses and to hearing your views along the way.
Thank you for the opportunity to be part of such a special community.
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Photo: Senior Constable Goss, Minister for Infrastructure Kerry Vincent, Matt Hayes from TasRail (tall bloke) and TasRail CEO Steve Dietrich.
By Russell Horton
Forth River Thrills for Junior & Senior Paddlers
The canoe club at Forth held its 2025 club championships for the first time in many years, rejuvenated by a vibrant new group of juniors. The program was tailored to accommodate juniors with just two months of experience, while also allowing seasoned adults to compete at full throttle.
The first event was a thrilling 3km downriver paddle from Paloona Dam to the club. For the juniors, it was their maiden voyage on a whitewater downriver trip. Seniors were paired with juniors to provide safety and guidance. Club coach Emily Carter confidently declared, “They’ve got the balance and paddle skills. They’re ready.” Her prediction was spot on, as their confidence soared with each rapid they conquered. “Wow, that was fun,” exclaimed an exhilarated Hugo White. “What’s next?”
Next up was the K2 event, featuring a unique twist – random partners, mixing juniors and seniors, with handicaps for a sprint along the river and back. The pairs racing against each other ignited the competitive spirit among the adults, pushing themselves to the brink of exhaustion. After three intense races, stroke coordination proved challenging for senior paddlers Ned Rowden and Nic Hniat, who were gasping for air after narrowly beating Jonathon Knox and Andrew Jarman.
Juniors faced steering challenges in the large K2s, veering off course and colliding with each other. Lilly Want and Ned Sims crashed into Hugo White and Reuben Astell, with both
By Clare Stone
teams zigzagging along the course, swapping places as often as they changed direction. Benny Want and Drew Bursey couldn’t stop laughing the entire way.
The final event was a slalom, requiring paddlers to navigate downriver through six 1-meter wide gates and upstream through three gates without touching the poles. The race was a personal challenge – to improve with each run by hitting more gates and making fewer touches. In the U14 category, Ollie Radford, Matthew Sanderson, and Koby Kendrick were particularly proud of themselves for clearing all the gates. Younger paddlers Owen Parker, Reuben Astell, Hugo White, Ned Rowden, and Chester O’Niell showcased impressive manoeuvring skills and confidence on the whitewater sections. Despite being worn out, Ned Rowden wanted more. They all jumped into the inflatable kayak, and when senior paddler Imanol Saiz saw the fun they were having, he couldn’t resist joining in as well.
Russell Horton, Commodore, Tasmanian Canoe Club, 0400 255946
Serving Up Fun – Pickleball Style
Pickleball is the world’s fastest growing sport, if you haven’t heard of it yet you soon will! It’s a mix between badminton, tennis, and table tennis and is lots of fun to play. Pickleball is known for being a sport which is easy to pick up but difficult to master, making it the ideal sport for those just looking for a bit of fun with friends and family but also for those looking to improve and compete.
Less than two years ago two pickleball enthusiasts, Clare and Heather, started their own group in Ulverstone at the recreation centre in Flora Street. Since that Saturday in July the people of Ulverstone and surrounds have taken to the sport so much that the club is struggling to keep up with demand and they are now running 4 sessions a week and looking to expand into a fifth. Pickleball is known for being a sport which is easy to pick up but difficult to master making it the ideal sport for those just looking for a bit of fun with friends and family but also for those looking to improve and compete.
Ulverstone Pickleball Club currently run three social mix- in sessions on a Monday, Wednesday and Saturday with a competition night on a Thursday for those wanting to be a bit more competitive. If you’d like to know more go to their Facebook page ‘Ulverstone Pickleball Club’ for details on times. New players are always welcome - no need to book just turn up - all you need are runners suitable for indoor courts and they will provide the all the equipment and friendly instruction needed to get you started!
What are you waiting for?
Future of Volunteering National Volunteer Week Forums
By Leigh Gracie
Join Volunteering Tasmania for the Future of Volunteering Forum on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, from 9.30 am to 12.45 pm at the Ulverstone Sports and Leisure Centre. Volunteering Tasmania is bringing together passionate volunteers, volunteer managers, and coordinators to tackle the tough challenges facing the volunteer industry in 2025.
In the 2025 Volunteer Week forums, they are putting the spotlight on Health and Wellbeing, and diving into the support systems that help volunteers make the most of their experience and boost their wellbeing.
It’s all about ensuring volunteers are well supported and equipped to thrive in their roles. To RSVP, visit Caring for our People and Community - North West Forum website: https://events.humanitix.com/caring-for-our-people-andcommunity-north-west-forum
These forums are part of Volunteer Tasmania’s Future of Volunteering project – a fresh initiative aimed at strengthening and growing volunteering across Tasmanian communities
Photo: Heather Davidson (left) Clare Stone (right)
History, Police A Temperance Tempest
By Dr Jaydeyn Thomas, Curator, Hive
The trip to Loongana was long and arduous in the early twentieth century, with little chance of safe rest. In 1903 Walter Rumney applied for a hotel licence for Sprent, thinking of making a 14-room guest house and bar for weary overland travellers. The previous building on the land had recently burned down and had been Walter James Andrews’ Coffee Palace — one of the early forms of café. Rumney decided that trade without the sale of alcohol would not be enough for a guest house to be profitable.
The Ulverstone branch of the International Order of Rechabites was in loud opposition to building the hotel because of the dangers of drink to society. A solemn oath to become a teetotaller — someone who never drank alcohol — was a requirement for joining the Order. A formal protest procession was formed with 32 members and other residents marching, accompanied by bicyclists holding lamps aloft. The members would regularly march in this way, but this march was considered aggressive.
Reverend Ernest William Walker of the Presbyterian Church was attacked alongside Mr Bingham after attending the march against the hotel. Rocks were thrown at the two men by some discontented locals for the part they played in having the licence application rejected. It would be another five years before the licence was granted to Colin McPherson, who had taken over the venture.
By Inspector Andrew Hanson
Colin Campbell McPherson was born in Sprent in 1872 and married local girl Mary Amelia Moore in 1898. McPherson was heavily involved in the Leven Road Trust and was secretary of the Sprent Sports Committee. Building of the Sprent Hotel began in 1908.
The community celebrated the opening in November with a sports afternoon that included woodchopping and sawing matches, hack racing, and a trial of hunters. Colin McPherson held various hotel licences until his death in 1937.
The Sprent Hotel was lost in a fire in 1936. The flames were so fast and furious that the owners at that time, Mr and Mrs Waddle, could not even retrieve the cashbox. A car was rescued in the nick of time from the adjoining garage. Everyone, thankfully, got out alive.
The International Order of Rechabites was established in Tasmania in 1843 and spread to other states in Australia quickly.
Mr EJ Bingham is seen here with his IOR regalia. History Collection.
Ulverstone Police Report
I’d like to take the opportunity this week to share with the Ulverstone community some issues we’re experiencing around bicycle theft.
Since October 2024 and as recently as 11/4/25, numerous mountain bikes, electric bikes, and other bikes have been stolen from campsites and from vehicles / caravans at holiday parks.
The consistent method is cutting of chains or security devices. The thefts are occurring mostly of a night, with no consistent pattern, and with only one to two bikes stolen each time.
We suspect the thief(s) are using tools, likely bolt cutters or similar and the bikes are being taken from the scenes in vehicles (most likely a ute, or van, big enough to easily load them).
The Curious Case of Taj Ending up in Police Custody!
Tassie Police, Ulverstone - From Facebook
April 4 - Thanks to some good old fashioned detective work by Senior Constable Lambert, 10-year-old Taj was reunited with her owner Wayne yesterday! Taj went missing from Penguin in mid-January and was recovered from Launceston yesterday and reunited with her human.
What a purrrrfect ending! You can follow the Tasmanian Police posts at www.facebook.com/Tas.Police
So far, only one man has been detected by Ulverstone police riding a stolen bike. The 30 year old man from Penguin was stopped by Police on 22/1/25 in the afternoon, in Ulverstone. The bike had been resprayed, but was found to have been stolen from a holiday park in Ulverstone earlier that month. The man claimed to have simply found the bike, and was charged with unlawfully possessing it. Anyone visiting or holidaying in Ulverstone can help by ensuring that bikes are locked away securely, and not visible or easily accessible from public areas.
Any information from the public can be shared through calling 131444 and quoting Case Number 1618.
Information can always be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000
[UM83.5.18] Sprent Hotel, c. 1909. History Collection.
Community
Local Ladies Invited to Craft and Connect in Riana
By Jenny Rowden
Riana residents are invited to join a friendly and informal Ladies Craft Session held every Friday at the picturesque Riana Community Centre. From 11:45 AM to 3:00 PM, local women are welcome to drop in and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of crafting in a tranquil rural setting. Whether your passion lies in knitting, crocheting, tapestry, painting, mosaics, or any other creative pursuit, all are welcome to bring along their current projects.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other women in the community, share crafting tips and resources, and find support in a welcoming environment.
Participants are invited to stay for as long as they like and are encouraged to bring a plate to share for a light lunch and chat. There is a small donation of $2 to contribute towards the upkeep of the Riana Community Centre. While some of the ladies have known each other for a long time, they are all very keen to welcome newcomers to their group. This is a fantastic chance to forge new friendships and become more involved in the local Riana community. For further information, please contact Verlie Duff on 0429 024 470. Don't miss this opportunity to indulge in your favourite craft and connect with like-minded women.
Going Through a Rough Patch?
By Jenny Rowden
Food is availble at these locations: City Mission/City Kitchen at Burnie Baptist Church Tues – Fri, Burnie Baptist Church
Cup of Kindness, Community Meal, Tuesdays 5-6 Anglican Church, 6-8 Kings Parade Ulverstone Little Free Pantry – Ulverstone Fresh produce and Groceries – donated by community members
Take what you need, bring what you can
No 34 Aboriginal Health Service, Bread products 34 Alexandra Road, Ulverstone – for indigenous community
Penguin Community Op Shop - Rookery, Meals & Groceries Main Street Penguin, Wed 10-1, donation invited (optional) Penguin Community Dinner, Tuesday 5.30 pm, free The Rock Community Church, 2 Dooley Street Penguin Salvos, Walk in when open, Tues & Thurs 9.30-1 23 Victoria Street, Ulverstone 6208 1488 Ulverstone Neighbourhood House, Bread & social cooking 8-10 Lugana Crescent, meal prep activities
What’s On Pages
What’s On pages can be found on our website. THECOASTALVOICE.AU
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FREE Grant Writing Workshops
Council and Volunteering Tasmania are offering FREE Grant Writing Workshops at the Ulverstone Sports and Leisure Centre, Flora Street, West Ulverstone.
These workshops will equip you with the insights, confidence, and resources to improve your chances of securing funding.
Session 1 – Introduction to grant writing
Wednesday, 7 May from 9 am to 12 pm
Session 2 – Aligning projects with grant guidelines
Wednesday, 14 May from 9 am to 12 pm
Session 3 – Preparing budgets, risk management, and acquittals
Wednesday, 21 May from 9 am to 12 pm
Session 4 – Project evaluation and reporting
Wednesday, 28 May from 9 am to 12 pm
Places are limited. To RSVP, please contact Leigh Gracie at leigh.gracie@centralcoast.tas.gov.au by Friday, 2 May 2025.
By Pam Ingram
South Riana April Market a Buzz of Activity
Locals and day-trippers enjoyed the much-loved community market at the South Riana Memorial Hall on Saturday, 12th April.
With over 25 stalls spread both indoors and out, the air was filled with the mouth-watering aroma of sizzling sausages and onions, while inside, Devonshire teas, mixed plates, ham and cheese toasties. Jams and preserves, cakes and pies plus homemade slices were very tempting to every sweet tooth.
Gardeners were delighted to discover a bargain: a bag of at least 15 daffodil bulbs for just $5, generously donated by Doug Fielding.
For those who missed out, the Penguin Op Shop is currently
By Penelope Day
stocking the remaining bulbs. Among the popular attractions was Pam Ingram as ‘Happy Clown’ who gave bags of goodies to children. There were also friendly guinea pigs finding new homes, and the everadorable kittens from the Riana Cat Project captured the hearts of many market goers.
We extend a sincere thankyou to all of the stallholders and volunteers whose time, effort, and enthusiasm made this event such a success.
So Much To-Do at Leven Regional Arts! (LRA)
Leven Regional Arts - known as LRA – is a local arts group whose home is in Studio 2 at Hive, Ulverstone. After operating in the Gawler Gallery, Ulverstone Civic Centre, for 7 years 3 days a week we finally have our own home in Studio 2 at Hive. We are open 24/7 – well not really! LRA runs a weekly programme of different art groups.
Each group runs for 2 hours some a little longer. There is no teacher as such but an artist to guide the group and help with any artistic problems. Great friendships are formed and there is always a buzz around the Studio.
We have a roster of PODS – people on duty – to welcome visitors and explain to them the workings of LRA. There are exhibitions held regularly and artists can have their work for sale in the Studio. LRA is a membership run group.
Membership is $30 per calendar year.
David Blencowe Retrospective
A rewarding insight into the many talents David possesses. A short, sweet but perfectly formed and intriguing exhibition.
This exhibition runs from 28th April until 15th May in Studio 2, Ground Floor Hive.
OCEAN – Cradle of Life
The sea is a defining feature of our life on the Central Coast, and OCEAN – Cradle of Life, is an exhibition which celebrates our connection with the ocean and the life it supports.
Leven Regional Arts is named after the river which runs through Ulverstone and has 150 strong membership of artists and art-lovers who live and work in this region. Responding to the theme of ocean life, our artists have
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created a beautiful exhibition of artworks in a diverse range of media and techniques. OCEAN – Cradle of Life runs from 4th May until 20th July in the main gallery, Level 1 Hive.
Penguin Penguin 150 Souvenir Prize Package
By The TCV Team
Thank you so much to the Penguin Community Information Centre for providing a gift package of Penguin 150 souvenirs for the winner of either the Crozzle or Hidden Pic competition found within the May issue. Lovely souvenirs are available for you to purchase to remember this very significant year in the life of Penguin
town – mugs, tote bags, key rings etc. Drop in and check out the merchandise in this very friendly centre.
Louise Grundy at Penguin Community Information Centre
Penguin 150: A Celebration of Community and Fun
By Casey Hiscutt
The Penguin 150 celebrations are off to a flying start, with two fantastic community events bringing smiles to faces young and old.
On the 21st of March, more than 400 locals and visitors came together for the Great Penguin Waddle – a lighthearted parade through town led by Cr Casey Hiscutt dressed up as the iconic Big Penguin. From families in penguin costumes to community groups and local businesses proudly waddling along the foreshore, the event was a joyful tribute to the town’s quirky charm and strong community spirit.
Hot on its heels was the Penguin Easter Egg-stravaganza on 13th April, which saw the Hiscutt Park precinct come alive! The Easter Bunny made a surprise appearance, and our giant chocolate penguin raffle (thanks to Anvers Confectionery) proved to be a crowd favourite.
These early events have set the tone for a memorable year of celebration, made possible thanks to the incredible support of our Platinum sponsor, Harcourts Ulverstone and Penguin, and Gold sponsors De Bruyn Transport, Sea FM, Central Coast Council, and Westella Funerals. Their generosity is helping bring our sesquicentennial vision to life and ensuring these events are inclusive, fun, and familyfriendly.
The Penguin 150 Committee would like to thank everyone who has joined the festivities so far and encourages the community to stay connected. Follow us on Facebook (@ Penguin150) for the latest news, historical stories, and details of upcoming events—including the show-stopping Penguin Street Party on 25th October, which promises to be an unforgettable highlight of the year.
Let’s keep the celebrations going and continue to make history together.
Images:
Courtesy of the Ulverstone Camera Club
The Great Penguin Waddle with masked participants led by parliamentary hopeful Casey Hiscutt in penguin costume.
By Dr Martin George
Centenary of the First Public Planetarium Show
On 7 May we shall celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first regular planetarium show, which was presented in Munich, Germany, on 7 May 1925.
Before the first projection planetariums, other methods were used to simulate the starry sky. The Gottorf Globe, built in the 17th century, had stars and constellation patterns painted on its inside surface. An advance was the Atwood Sphere, which began operation in 1913. It had the stars formed by light shining from outside through holes in the sphere. It is still on display at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago.
It was in the 1910s that the concept of a planetarium projector, to project points of light onto the inside surface of a dome, was developed. The first machine to perform this task was built by the German company Carl Zeiss. It showed the starry sky and the positions of the Sun, Moon and planets on a dome above the audience. It was called the ‘Model 1’, but only two of that design were ever made.
Carl Zeiss have made many more models of planetarium projector. Other companies have also made projectors, including Minolta and Goto, both in Japan. Such projectors, including the Zeiss models, are called ‘optomechanical’ projectors, as the equipment is made up of moving parts.
The 1980s saw the appearance of digital projectors. The first of these projected a starry sky by placing a fisheye lens atop a computer monitor. Since then, digital projection technology has improved immensely, and more and more planetariums use digital projection instead of, or in addition to, a ‘classic’ optomechanical projector.
The Science of Sound
By Leigh Gracie
Laugh, learn and enjoy the magic of music with TSO musicians at Hive.
When: Thursday, 8 May 2025
Time: 11.10 am (50 min performance)
Who: All ages
Curious minds will love our Science and Sound sessions. Two musicians from the TSO are visiting Hive to explore the science of sound! Aligned to the primary school science curriculum, these interactive concerts help to teach the audience how different instruments work. Audience members get to make predictions based on what they learn, helping to spark curiosity about music making and the science that underpins it. This program is supported by Community Partner Variety Tasmania and the TSO Business Collective.
This program is presented in the science centre on level 2, and participation is included with Hive Access ticket. Please note that children ages 2 & under do not require a ticket for Hive access, and the ticket permits access to the Gallery, Science Centre and Museum on the day of the event.
Today there are over 4000 planetariums around the world, including the Ulverstone Planetarium at Hive, which has a 10-metre-diameter dome.
Hive will celebrate the centenary in three ways. On the evening of 6 May, Principal Astronomer Dr Martin George will present a public talk* at the Gnomon Room in Ulverstone titled ‘A century of planetariums and astronomy’, in which he will highlight the advances in planetariums and many of the important astronomical discoveries that have been made since 1925. On the morning of 7 May from 8am to 10am, visitors to the Seventy Acres Café at Hive will be able to meet with Martin as he informally discusses these great advances, and there will be two extra planetarium shows* that day – at 10.30 am and noon, in addition to the normal show at 2pm.
*See www.hivetasmania.com.au for details.
Zeiss model 1b CREDIT MG
By Jenny Rowden
EGGCITING EGGSTRAVAGANZA for Penguin 150
Happy 150th Birthday, Penguin! It was an EGGSTRAVAGANZA of a time celebrating Penguin's sesquicentennial with a fantastic Easter egg hunt at the delightful Hiscutt Park! So many choccie delights and sweet treats to enjoy!
What a gorgeous lazy Sunday afternoon! There was face painting bringing smiles to little faces, amazing balloon shapes taking flight, and plenty of outdoor games keeping everyone entertained.
4 SCRAMBLES ensued:
• Wonka Scramble for 0-5 year olds with parents
• Sea FM Scramble for 5-10 year olds
• Penguin for 10-15 year olds
• The Great Scramble for 15+
It was wonderful to see so many families, about 400 people, enjoying the sunshine and spreading out their picnic rugs.
And for the grown-ups, the coffee fix was popular!
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to make this family fun day such a success! Wonka Lollies Ulverstone provided a sweet swag; Anvers donated a gigantic chocolate penguin; Sea FM Devonport kept the tunes pumping and
By Jenny Rowden
it was majorly sponsored by Harcourts. Special thanks to the Penguin 150 committee for their initiative and planning such a memorable event.
A fantastic crowd celebrated a fantastic town. Here's to 150 wonderful years, Penguin!
Penguin Churches Mark 150 Year Milestone!
What a truly beautiful day celebrating our town's rich history, combining community spirit and faith in a memorable sesquicentennial commemoration at the iconic Penguin Uniting Church. Overlooking the stunning Penguin Beach, we gathered to honour our pioneers and their enduring legacy.
The Burnie Concert Band provided a wonderful welcome, setting the tone for a special occasion. A poignant procession saw community representatives carrying items of historical significance (such as a Bible dated back to 1850), into the church renowned for its exquisite stainedglass windows and architectural beauty.
Leaders from all Penguin churches, as well as our local school chaplains, participated in a celebratory service, reflecting the unity of our community. Our Central Coast Mayor, Cheryl Fuller welcomed guests with an acknowledgment of country.
Craig Dunham from the Penguin History Group gave an interesting account of the evolution of churches in Penguin, highlighting their role in meeting the changing needs of our town. Rev Peter Cotterell shared heartfelt reflections on the
Our Big Penguin is a legacy for future generations
By Ross Hartley
The Big Penguin has been granted heritage status, making it the second of Australia’s 150 ‘big things’ to receive the honour after Queensland’s Big Pineapple. Installed 50 years ago to mark the town’s centenary, the statue has become a beloved symbol and tourist attraction. Unlike many roadside ‘big things,’ the Big Penguin holds deep local significance, with penguin-themed decorations throughout the town and regular costume changes for holidays and events. Its listing celebrates not only its cultural value to the community but also the importance of ‘big things’ in Australian tourism and regional identity.
challenges faced by pioneers arriving in the 1850s during the turbulent gold rush era, drawing parallels with his own journey from Birmingham to Tasmania in the 1960s. He painted a picture of courageous, independent, immigrants who shaped our community with their endurance and determination.
The themes of FAITH, HOPE, and COMMUNITY resonated throughout the service, woven into the readings and songs. Rev Cotterell's reminder, "when everything goes wrong, that is when we need faith most," echoed the resilience of our pioneers. The packed church was a testament to the enduring relevance of faith and community in Penguin today, carrying forward the legacy of those who came before us.
As always, the haunting tones of “Amazing Grace” played on the bagpipes, evoked a profound response – such a fitting conclusion to a wonderful service! Here's to another 150 years of harmony and growth!
PS the afternoon tea was delicious!
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By Geoffrey Curtis
‘Good Governance’
Governance is about putting into practice the policies put forward in the Federal Election by the political party put into power. The political party (not the voters) elects the prime minister, and he or she chooses a select few elected members to form the cabinet and other portfolios of office in government. Most notable are the Prime Minister, Treasurer, the Foreign Minister, Attorney General, and other ministers.
Governance, in short, refers to the processes, structures, and practices through which decisions are made and enforced within Government, encompassing leadership, accountability, transparency, and compliance.
However, what is good governance? In a nutshell, it means there is fairness, the rule of law is adhered to, and sensitive to the needs of stakeholders, ensuring that decisions are relevant and producing desired outcomes while making the best use of resources. These are just a few of a list of what governance entails.
Unfortunately, trust in governance globally is falling,
By Troy Mainwaring
including here in Australia. Voters complain, as do some elected politicians in the Federal Parliament, that there is a sense that those in power are not governing in the common interest, but rather in the interest of politicians and the groups that fund and support them.
How can we get a fairer representation in parliament if the voting public does nothing to stem the increasing lack of transparency and accountability that is often cited by many of those in and outside the walls of any parliament?
First of all, perhaps more involvement in educating oneself in current affairs, after all, much of our lives are governed by what takes place in parliament. From the regulation of how much excise is taken from the petrol pump to the number of immigrants allowed into the country, how we aim to get to net-zero emissions by 2050, and the amount of tax that is not taken from big corporations, among others.
Your vote counts, therefore, unless we all make the effort to make sure our local member is held accountable, then nothing will change. ‘Good Governance’ is in the interest of everyone, not the select few.
Directors sought for 2026!
Ulverstone Repertory Theatre Society would like to thank everyone who came out to support “What’s My Scene?” - a great night was had by all our guest performers and the Sold-Out audience were incredibly supportive of some very nervous performers. It was a close battle for first place but ultimately Murray ‘Muzza’ Booth took out the title of “What’s My Scene? Champion”.
It was amazing to see so many community members supporting local theatre and we are hoping to bring back
‘That’s My Scene?” in 2026.
If you missed the first one, you won’t want to miss the next one; you may even see some familiar faces back on stage (we may have to bribe them to return).
We are currently seeking directors for our 2026 performance season.
If you have a show in mind, please reach out to Troy Mainwaring: secretary@ulverstonerep.com.au
Happy 17th Birthday – exciting plans ahead!
Leven River Cruises, a popular local business, is embarking on an exciting new chapter. Recently, they celebrated the 17th anniversary of their operations on the Leven River, and owner Kim Phillips-Haines has announced a significant expansion with the acquisition of Coastline Tours Tasmania. This strategic move will see the introduction of land-based tours, complementing their already popular river cruises and offering a more comprehensive exploration of Tasmania’s stunning North North West Coast.
The acquisition includes a modern 12-seater Toyota Hiace Light Bus, providing comfortable and convenient transportation. For Kim, who is currently on Long Service Leave from her retail job, this venture represents an exciting opportunity to fully immerse herself in her entrepreneurial passion, free from the constraints of night shifts.
The vision behind this expansion is to cater to a broader audience, including cruise-ship passengers seeking immersive onshore experiences, as well as locals and other visitors eager to discover the region's natural beauty and hidden gems. By combining the tranquility of the river cruises with the exploration of land-based tours, Leven River Cruises aims to provide unique and memorable adventures.
"Our cruises have been a hit with both locals and tourists, and this expansion allows us to offer even more exciting experiences," says Phillips-Haines. "We’re looking forward
to providing diverse tours and sharing the stunning landscapes Tasmania has to offer."
The existing popular river cruise options will continue to operate. From relaxing bay cruises and historical settlement tours to birdwatching and fishing expeditions, and even serene twilight and extended Forest Picnic cruises, there is something for everyone to enjoy on the Leven/ Kunkuninka River.
"We invite everyone to come aboard and experience the tranquility and beauty of the Leven/Kunkuninka River," encourages Phillips-Haines. "It’s a wonderful way to unwind and connect with nature." With departure times varying due to tidal influences, interested guests are advised to check the booking page at www.levenrivercruises. com.au for the most upto-date schedules and tour information.
Photo: Jesse Bond
White Breasted Sea Eagle
CONSTELLATIONS at Leven Theatre
By Adam Dear
As moving as it is beautiful, Constellations tells the story of Roland, a beekeeper, and Marianne, a quantum physicist — two star-crossed lovers whose relationship is explored through a series of ‘what if?’ scenarios. Directed by Adam Dear, this award-winning play delves into love, fate, and the profound connections that shape our lives in an unpredictable universe. Written by Nick Payne | Produced by Reindear Productions | Directed by Adam Dear.
Featuring:
Ross Hay as Roland
Elizabeth Jolly as Marianne Leven Theatre, Ulverstone: May 20–24, 2025
Advisory: Contains strong coarse language and strong adult themes. Recommended for ages 15 and over. No photography or recording permitted
Warning: Flashing lights.
Ross Hay - Actor
Ross is an actor, writer and director residing in Burnie. Has a dental practice and does theatre in his spare time. I’ve written, directed and performed.
Since his arrival from Scotland in 2008, Ross has been involved in amateur community theatre and musical theatre.
Tasmania and particularly the North West have been very good to me, he says.
Elizabeth Jolly - Actress:
Elizabeth Jolly is known for The Incident with the Magician (2013), The Day of the Hedges (2015) and Requiems (2014).
Helping Tasmanians Make Their Home More Energy Efficient
More than 6100 loans have been processed to help Tasmanians make their homes more energy efficient. Minister for Energy and Renewables, Nick Duigan, said it was exciting to highlight the success of the Energy Saver Loan Scheme, which are delivering real and tangible energy savings to Tasmanians.
Since 2022, the scheme has seen more than 6100 successful loans, which is a fantastic result,” Minister Duigan said. “This scheme allows energy efficiency upgrades to be accessed by a wider variety of consumers, with a wider variety of budgets. “The value of the scheme so far is over $51.1 million, with over 78 GWh of energy produced through rooftop solar.”
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The Scheme is helping Tasmanian’s reap benefits sooner, allowing consumers to achieve immediate energy savings upon installation, whilst paying off upgrades with nointerest, over a 3-year loan term. The Australian Energy Regulator recently said Tasmania has some of the highest uptake rates of rooftop solar in the country, and it’s schemes like this that are making that happen.
The loans are facilitated through Brighte, who manages all aspects of the scheme’s administration. Around 115 vendors are associated with the program and are responsible for the energy upgrades installation, further delivering economic benefits to local businesses and the economy. “Energy affordability is a key part of our Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.
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Environment
By Danielle Herrmann
Once Was a Wild World
Cost of living and shortage of affordable housing are currently dominant political, economic and social issues, of great concern for some people. While we argue about the causes and possible solutions, we probably conveniently forget the housing and economic stress suffered by our wild animal relatives. Yes, we’ve mostly forgotten that as well; that we too are animals.
Ten thousand years ago, that is before cultivation, domestication and civilization, 99.9% of the world’s landliving mammalian biomass was wild animals. Humans were only 0.1%; that is one-thousandth. Now, 96% is of humans and their domestic animals, in about a 1:2 ratio; ~32% people and 64% domestic animals, mostly chickens. The wild animals are down to 4%. And steadily declining as civilization advances.
By Geoff Curtis
Do those shocking figures seem unbelievable? Ask yourself how many wild animals you’ve seen today. Do they outnumber the many people, chickens, dogs, cats, horses and other livestock you’ve encountered? It’s likely that some of the few wild animals you have seen were squashed on the roadside, steam-rolled by civilization.
Sir David Attenborough said it nicely: “The fact is that no species has ever had such wholesale control over everything on Earth, living or dead, as we now have. That lays upon us, whether we like it or not, an awesome responsibility. In our hands now lies not only our own future, but that of all other living creatures with whom we share the Earth.”
Which Environmental Issue Concerns You the Most?
Here is a list of twenty critical environmental issues that are of major concern to those who understand the changes that are affecting our planet. The invitation is intended for readers who may also be interested in joining in and may not be fully familiar with the transformations mentioned below.
LOSS OF WILDLIFE HABITAT, GLOBAL WARMING, DEFORESTATION, EXTINCTION OF SPECIES OF ANIMALS AND BIRDS, CHANGES OF WEATHER PATTERNS, RISING SEA LEVELS, SOIL EROSION, AIR POLLUTION, WATER CONTAMINATION, REDUCTION IN BIODIVERSITY, INADEQUATE WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, WATER QUALITY, PLASTIC POLLUTION, LOSS OF ECOSYSTEMS, INCREASING DROUGHT, GLOBAL FOSSIL FUEL EMISSIONS, OVER FISHING, MELTING POLAR ICE CAPS, RESOURCES DEPLETION and THE SCALE OF HUMAN POPULATION.
While other issues could be added to the list, for now, let's see what unfolds in terms of levels of importance. Here is the question. Which of the twenty selected issues is the most important for our planet?
Take your time and think about it, and in doing so, think of reasons why this is so. For some of you, this might have been far more difficult, which I will allude to in a moment. Those who selected a particular environmental issue may have reasons, such as having a scientific background in this subject, having been involved in some action, or reading and being sensitive to the issue. If you did select one issue, congratulations on your thoughtfulness. To those of you who say you can’t necessarily pick a single issue, you are on the right track. The question was concerning our planet, not necessarily about one issue on its own. How does this manifest itself? While there are twenty individual environmental issues, many in their own way are interrelated. One example has been the result of the destruction of native forests on an immense scale in Tasmania, simply to reach mineral resources, developing monoculture plantations, and the construction of dams. Thus, mining has in the past leached poisonous minerals that are still embedded in sediments in our waterways. Wildlife with no avenue to escape has little choice but to try and flee into other territories or die, while native flora, once decimated, may never return.
Fossil fuels (coal and gas) warm up the atmosphere along with other pollutants, which leads to the greenhouse effect.
Once the natural water cycle is affected, we will witness more unpredictable weather patterns. Recent flooding of southern Queensland and northern New South Wales is testimony. In Tasmania, 95m2 of natural forests and open scrublands were destroyed by lightning early in 2025. Another contributing factor is increasing unremittent winds, both more likely linked to climate change.
This is not a healthy report card to leave succeeding generations after all, we are part of nature. The question is, how can any of us make some kind of impact, small as it may be, but collectively huge?
We can reduce our daily carbon footprint by conserving water, using energy efficiently by turning off lights, the TV, and the computer when not required. Making sustainable choices in our consumption of goods and services, including transportation. Re-use, reduce, and recycle where you can. Wash clothes in cold or warm water, plant native trees for shade, buy fewer plastic items, and rug up with warm clothing instead of continually using the heat pump. Where possible, walk to the local store, put solar panels on your roof, and make sure your house is well insulated in the roof, walls, and windows. For those who can afford it, double or even triple-glazing is increasing in many homes around the country.
Finally, educate yourself and the family in ways described and much more. Not forgetting, of course, your vote counts for those who offer practical, long-term solutions to help save our precious planet.
Trapped in the Middle: Finding Breath in the Chaos of the Sandwich Generation
By CEO of New Mornings – Kelly Dernehl
When I was recently invited to speak at a global tech company, the topic wasn’t innovation or productivity hacks—it was pressure. The growing, invisible pressure of being everything to everyone: caring for aging parents, nurturing children, maintaining friendships, and still showing up at work as if nothing else is happening.
Welcome to the Sandwich Generation—a rising demographic of adults in their 30s to 60s who are "sandwiched" between caregiving roles. They’re raising children while also supporting elderly parents—often while holding down full-time jobs. It’s a generation defined not by age, but by relentless responsibility.
According to research, 91% of sandwich carers are women, and 40% of them are also employed. And here’s the kicker: women in this age group report the lowest life satisfaction scores compared to their peers. Why? Because the role of “parent” now includes a sprawling list of side jobs: chauffeur, therapist, advocate, crisis manager. And that’s before you factor in the mental health challenges facing kids today, intensified by digital pressures, social media, and cyber-bullying.
Meanwhile, many of us are also witnessing the gradual decline of our parents—cognitive, physical, or both. We become medical proxies, decision-makers, emotional support systems. It’s emotional labour at its most intense. And all the while, life doesn’t stop. Work keeps coming. Deadlines don’t wait. Homework still needs supervising, bills still need paying, and emails keep pinging at all hours. The mythical “work-life balance”? It starts to sound like a cruel joke. Because there’s no scale. No symmetry. Just a giant, tangled knot of competing needs.
What we’re experiencing is cumulative stress—daily, lowgrade pressures that compound until they crash over us
as burnout, anxiety, or exhaustion. But there is a simple, profound countermeasure: white space.
White space is the intentional pause. A few minutes carved out for clarity. It’s not laziness. It’s oxygen. It’s a mental reset that allows us to reconnect with our own thoughts and recalibrate what matters. Juliet Funt, author of A Minute to Think, calls white space the antidote to our addiction to busyness. In a world that values hustle, white space gives us the power to think, breathe, and act with purpose.
It doesn’t require an hour-long meditation or a wellness retreat. It can be five minutes before your next meeting. A real lunch break. A cup of tea outside in the sun. A moment to ask yourself: Is this the best use of my time?
People who embrace white space report clearer thinking, better decisions, and a noticeable drop in burnout. It’s not about doing less—it’s about doing what matters with more presence and energy.
And if your schedule feels too tight to squeeze in a few quiet moments, start small: wake up 10 minutes earlier, take a real coffee break, resist the endless scroll. You’re not stealing time—you’re reclaiming it.
Because in the chaos of being everything for everyone, the most radical thing you can do… is make space for yourself.
People who embrace white space report clearer thinking, better decisions, and a noticeable drop in burnout. It’s not about doing less—it’s about doing what matters with more presence and energy.
And if your schedule feels too tight to squeeze in a few quiet moments, start small: wake up 10 minutes earlier, take a real coffee break, resist the endless scroll. You’re not stealing time—you’re reclaiming it.
Because in the chaos of being everything for everyone, the most radical thing you can do… is make space for yourself.
Connected and Respectful Tas - Community Conversation in Riana
South Riana Memorial Hall Committee are hosting a Community Conversation which is being facilitated by Relationships Australia Tasmania.
Everyone is invited to join in the discussion and share ideas, perspectives and experiences on what a “Connected and Respectful Tasmania” means to you.
There will be light refreshments and no RSVP is required.
When: Monday 19th May
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: South Riana Memorial Hall. 776 South Riana Road
For further details please contact Natalie 0488 663 513.
By Alec Azar at Priceline
Understanding Shingles
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which is also responsible for chickenpox. It occurs because of a reactivation of the chickenpox virus, which remains in the nerve cells of the body after an attack of chickenpox. People who get chickenpox are at risk of developing shingles later in life, since the virus lies dormant in the body. Fortunately, it is rare to have more than one attack of shingles.
Anyone who has had chickenpox can develop shingles. However, people who have never had chickenpox can catch the virus from another person with shingles. A person who has never had chickenpox, but comes into contact with a case of shingles, would develop chickenpox (not shingles). Shingles can be spread when a person comes into contact with fluid contained in the blisters. The virus can be spread by direct contact with the lesions or by touching any dressings, sheets or clothes soiled with discharge from the spots.
Symptoms of shingles
Shingles is a skin rash characterised by pain and blistering which usually appears on one side of the face or body. Tender, painful skin, tiredness, headache and photophobia may occur 2 to 3 days before the skin turns red and breaks out in tiny fluid-filled blisters. Shingles can affect any part of the body, including the face.
Classically, the rash caused by shingles often takes the shape of a belt from the midline on one side of the body. The rash forms its characteristic pattern because the virus works down the nerves that branch out from the spinal cord. The chest and lumbar region are most commonly
affected. The rash usually lasts about 10 to 15 days. During that time, a scaly crust might appear.
Once the attack is over, the skin usually returns to normal, but there can be some scarring or a secondary bacterial infection in severe cases.
Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN)
Sometimes, the pain doesn’t go away once the shingles rash has cleared. This persistent pain in the region for longer than 3 months is called post-herpetic neuralgia. Painrelieving medication or tablets specific for nerve pain may be needed to help manage symptoms.
Treatment for shingles
Anti-viral medications can help ease the pain and shorten an attack of shingles. The medication works best if administered within three days, and ideally within 24 hours, of the onset of a rash. If you think you have shingles, seek urgent medical attention. Analgesic medication may also ease post-herpetic neuralgia, but consult your doctor first.
Shingles and chickenpox vaccination
The National Immunisation Program (NIP) provides a free shingles vaccine called Shingrix for people aged 65 and over, or for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders aged 50 or over (and people aged 18 and over with some immunocompromised medical risk conditions). The dosing schedule is two injections, two to six months apart.
The NIP provides a free chickenpox vaccine to children aged 18 months of age and as catch-up for children up to 20 years of age. People from 20 years of age must purchase the vaccine privately.
Finding Connection and Joy at Connect Café
By Jenny Rowden
In the welcoming space of the Gnomon Pavilion in Ulverstone, a heartwarming initiative by the Central Coast Council is thriving every Tuesday morning. Connect Cafe offers a sanctuary for individuals living with dementia and their dedicated carers, providing a space where connection, joy, and a sense of belonging flourish.
From 10 am to 12 pm, the pavilion transforms into a lively hub of activity. Volunteers generously provide a delightful morning tea for which a donation is encouraged. The joyous vibe is created with the sounds of live music, inviting attendees to tap their feet or even take to the floor for a gentle dance. A sing-a-long, accompanied by a pianist, encourages participation and shared memories through familiar tunes.
Adding to the warmth is the presence of Ted, the friendly support dog, who brings comfort and smiles to all he meets. Occasionally, guest speakers offer insights and information. For those seeking a breath of fresh air and a unique perspective, volunteers from ‘Cruisin’ the Coast’ facilitate rides on a Triobike, allowing individuals to enjoy the serene scene of the Leven River and surrounding parklands, in a safe and supported way, and ‘feel the wind in their hair’.
More than just a social gathering, Connect Cafe is driven by a profound goal: to ensure that every individual, regardless of the challenges posed by dementia,
feels valued, respected, and deeply included within the community. The atmosphere is palpable with laughter, easy conversation, and genuine connection. The care and love extended by the volunteers
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By Allan Wilton
Restoring and Rejuvenating Relics
The Historical Machinery Club of Tasmania was formed in 1988 to encourage the preservation and restoration of historic machinery. The club’s main purposes are to display historic machinery at public events with the object of educating the public about heritage machinery and teaching the public how to maintain and restore heritage machinery. Our members have a wide variety of interests, so our displays are quite diverse. At our shows you will often see old equipment ranging from tractors, cars, motorbikes, vintage stationary engines, models, tools and even vintage kitchen and household equipment.
We attend many shows during the year and put on working displays, the largest being Steamfest in Sheffield, Agfest at Carrick and Pearns steam up at Westbury. We also attend most other shows in the North and Northwest
and as far East as Scottsdale and as far West as Waratah. The club is a member of the National Historic Machinery Association (NHMA) as are most similar clubs in Australia. New members (anyone 10 years or over) are always welcome.
Our meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month at the old council yards in Park Drive, Penguin but in the near future we will be moving to a new home at Maskells Road, Turners beach and will be sharing a new shed with the Ulverstone Miniature Railway. We are looking forward to this exciting new chapter for our club. If you are interested and would like further information, you can find us on Facebook or on our website hmct.com.au or by calling John (0417 220 247), Lyn (0429 968 623) or Allan (0409 516 290)
Photo: Left - John Booth operating one of his dragsaws
- Lyn Richards
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Penguin Cricket Side – Premiers of West Devon Association 1920/1
By Craig Dunham & Paul Murray
Penguin were the Premiers of the West Devon Association comprising teams from Ulverstone, Upper Castra, North Motton, Forth & Pineleigh and they only suffered defeat twice for the season. The team mainly comprised local men whose families had close ties to the community; the exceptions were those who had been posted to Penguin in their government employment - Charlie Wicks the Police Sergeant, Alf Comber, the Postmaster and Arch Crosswell the railway Stationmaster. In terms of playing performances Crosswell and Kidd were the outstanding batsmen, both scoring over 400 runs for the season. Bowling wise Wicks took 48 wickets along with Kidd 35, C Hardstaff 38 and H Hardstaff 30.
JAMES (JIM) REYNOLDS was a local storekeeper who served as the team’s scorer and was a former player. A number of his brothers served in the war.
ALLA JACOB BIRD - Although restrained by the loss of an arm due to a mining accident, Alla was the local Health Inspector for over 30 years and was a valued member of the cricket side in his role as umpire.
HAZEL CHARLES HARDSTAFF (KNOWN BY BINGHAM), NORMAN JOHN (NORM) HARDSTAFF, EDWIN KENNETH (TED) HARDSTAFF, ERNEST CLIFFORD (CLIFF) HARDSTAFF
The 4 Hardstaff boys were part of a large family of 8 children of Samuel and Elizabeth (nee Revell). Three of the boys served in WW1 – Hazel, Albert and Norman. Hazel and Norm both suffered significantly from their time at the front. Upon discharge they returned to their hometown where they were regarded as fine all-round sportsmen, not just as cricketers but also skilled footballers.
JOHN JAMES (JACK) HENSLEY & LESLIE HERBERT (HERB) SPINKS - Both members of well-known local families who were involved in a number of sports.
ARCHIBALD JOHN (ARCH) CROSSWELL - Served as the Station Master until 1924 when he was involved in a work accident and subsequently died in 1929 aged only 44.
ARTHUR PULLEN- A keen sportsman who was a storekeeper at Riana and later South Riana.
CHARLES AUGUSTUS (CHARLIE) WICKS -Born at Kempton1885 – 1959. Both he and his brother served in the Police force, and he was stationed throughout the state. Charlie was appointed Senior Constable at Penguin in 1920 before resigning and leaving the force in 1923.
JOHN GEORGE (JACK)KIDD -Born locally 1888 - 1958, son of William & Matilda (nee Groom). Jack was a fine sportsman, a true allrounder. Apart from his cricketing exploits he was captain of the Penguin football club. He is mostly remembered for coaching the 1932 Penguin football premiership side.
ALFRED STEPHEN HENRY COMBER. Raised in Queenstown then joined the Post Office in which he served for many years including 5 years as Postmaster at Penguin where he played both cricket and football.
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Farmall tractor.
Standing (left to right) - Jim Reynolds, Jack Hensley, Arch Crosswell, Ted Hardstaff, Herb Spinks, Cliff Hardstaff, Norm Hardstaff & Allie Bird. Sitting - Arthur Pullen, Charlie Wicks, Jack Kidd, Alf Comber, Hazel Hardstaff.
How are we tracking now with the FOGO bin?
An important part of the reason to expand our kerbside waste services to include FOGO was to divert materials from landfill and in the process reduce the environmental impact this has and save state waste levy. The table below shows how we are going in each community to achieving our Cradle Coast regional goal of 60% of municipal waste being recovered and reused by 2028.
We are also well on our way as a community to reaching State and National resource recovery targets of:
• 50% recovery across all waste streams by 2025 and 80% by 2030.
• Halve the amount of organic waste sent to landfill by 2030.
By Craig Heppell
What’s The Chamber Up To?
During April we concentrated on giving back to our community with our Easter Competition. We strategically placed six ‘Bunnies’ in businesses and shops in the Central Coast, and asked you to photograph the Bunnie and post them on our Facebook page.
We received over 30 entries and the winner of our easter Hamper was Kathryn Ives. Well done Kathryn!
The Chamber is now ‘all hands on deck’ to bring you the ‘Budget Roadshow’.
In late May the State Government will hand down its Annual Budget, and Central Coast Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an evening with the Treasurer, Mr. Guy Barnett, to be held at Windows on Westella on Friday the 30th of May, 2025. Tickets will go on sale very soon, and seats will be limited.
If you want to get in early, send an email to Simone, admin@centralcoastcci.com or keep an eye out on our Facebook page.
One of the subjects we discussed at our meeting in April was the importance of social media as a tool for small business to promote themselves and their products and services. From dealing with negative reviews and comments to the critical importance of businesses having a presence,
Invitation to Weindorfer Day
By Sandra Rowden-Rich, Weindorfer Association Inc.
You are warmly invited to attend Weindorfer Day in Wilmot on Sunday 4 May 2025, commencing 9:30am
This is a delightful festival that celebrates the beauty of our Tasmanian Wilderness, the land, water, spirit and people of Cradle Mountain and the legacy of Gustav and Kate Weindorfer in the little country town of Wilmot, in the Valley of Views, north-west Tasmania.
Entry by donation.
See the attached flyer. It’s a day free of politics, (the day after the federal election!).
You can get a good coffee from Bombshell coffee as soon as you arrive, then attend the opening Commemorative Service for Gustav and Kate commencing promptly at 10:00am
You can view the winning entries of the Weindorfer Festival of Short Films and see who won the Weindorfer Award for 2025. This will soon become an iconic Event for Tasmania. You might book your place on the popular historic guided bus tour from Wilmot to Waldheim. Escorted by cheerful Parks Rangers and historians, you experience a brief Memorial Service at the cairn of Gustav and Kate, a Turning of the Fagus Walk through the myrtle beech forest, a guided tour of Gustav’s and Kate’s accommodation chalet, now rebuilt, and a gorgeous afternoon tea at the Day Hut provided by Wilmot folk.
While in Wilmot you could play games from yesteryear like hopscotch, marbles, quoits, knuckles, watch the blacksmith at work, view stunning art works by children and local Tasmanian artists, engage with indigenous learnings, walk around vintage cars, examine photos and artifacts from Gustav and Kate’s families and enjoy the live music of jazz vocalist Lee Brient in the park. A food van and a barbecue lunch provide food on site.
the Chamber Committee all agreed that for any business to survive and thrive, you must be able to engage with your clients and prospective customers online – it is your digital shopfront!
The Chamber is working on an association with some social media/digital experts to provide some guidance and basics for those businesses who may not have quite embraced the advantages of a digital presence.
As a business support group, we promote at least one of our 130 members every day on Facebook to help give them a leg up to reach more potential customers. We are keen to help more businesses in this space, so stay tuned for more info in this regard.
Craig Heppell, President, Central Coast Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Student Insiders
A letter home from the trenches
By Poppy – Grade 6, Sacred Heart School
3rd September 1916
I just settled in the Middle East today, honestly, I miss my wife, Audrey way too much. We got married in March and we have a little girl on the way. I’m absolutely heartbroken that I won’t be there when my little Mary is born.
I want to be there to support my Audrey and Mary. Who knows how long I’m gonna be here, I’m really starting to feel homesick. Today was alright, I met a bloke, he’s got 3 girls at home, poor thing. Probably would do anything to be home. Praying to God that I’ll be ok so I can meet my Mary.
10th September 1916
We have a little sausage dog working in the war zone, he’s taken a particular liking in me, well I do save some of my tucker to give him. He needs some fattening up, ‘if you’ve got work to do you need extra food’, that’s what my Audrey says. Poor thing, forced to work in this horrid war. My God I long for my Audrey, and her baking. How I miss her shortbread biscuits, meat pies, and her roast beef, the way she made sure there was always a feast on the table for when I got home from working at the dairy. Honestly, she’s an angel sent from heaven. She was my whole life before the war. Don't know what I would do without her.
(a poem inspired by Anzac Day)
Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania
Promises, Peaks and Prices
By Craig Heppell Wow!
The election promises are coming thick and fast. With the Election right upon us, both major parties are dangling the carrot for our vote - tax us by the loaves and sprinkle a few crumbs back to us. The generosity is next level. As far as property is concerned… Labor is offering First Home Buyers the ability to buy with just a 5% deposit and no Lenders Mortgage insurance up to $950k
Libs are offering that FHB’s can claim mortgage payments as tax deductions if they purchase a newly constructed home, with a possibility of accessing their Super as well. These “initiatives” will likely push the market into the winner’s circle. That means more activity leading to increased price growth, leading to a market peak. The big question is when will that peak be?
Based on the 18.6 year Real Estate cycle, and I refer to the investors’ bible The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking by Phillip J Anderson, the market will peak sometime between 2028 and 2030.
What happens then? All I can say is, do not be exposed to substantial debt. We are already seeing signs of the winner’s circle with median prices in Sydney heading toward $2m in some areas. Here, in the NW, the median price for a residential home Burnie to Devonport, has remained pretty stable over the last 6 months, sitting around $530,000.
Once the election is done and dusted, I expect more housing stock to come to the market initially and if interest rates come down, as expected, there should be enough buyers to soak up the well-priced, well-presented homes.
Craig Heppell, Principal, Ulverstone Real Estate
ARTHRITIS PAIN PACK
Central Coast Community first to have access to Arthritis ‘Pain Packs’
One of the most challenging aspects of living with arthritis is dealing with pain. There are various causes and types of arthritis pain and although some of these are not yet fully understood, we do know that living with pain can be very debilitating and impact the physical and emotional wellbeing of the person with arthritis.
To help manage the pain of one of the most common types of arthritis – osteoarthritis, Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania (AOTAS) has put together an Arthritis ‘Pain Pack’. The Pain Pack is filled with a range of carefully selected information resources, to support a person’s understanding of pain in arthritis, and some product samples aimed at relieving pain naturally.
A limited number of the free Pain Packs will initially be available to residents of the Central Coast Municipality. After the initial targeted community response is assessed and any refinements made to address community feedback, Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania hopes to make the packs available across all Tasmanian communities with the support of local sponsorships.
The ‘Pain Pack’ is specifically designed for osteoarthritis pain and therefore not suitable for everyone. Anyone experiencing pain because of inflammatory arthritis (Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis or Gout) or
non-arthritis related pain, may require more individualised or specific support, and is encouraged to discuss this with their GP.
To order your free arthritis ‘Pain Pack’ go to the AOTAS website https://arthritistas.org.au/health-information/ osteoarthritis-oa-pain-pack/ or scan the QR code provided:
Information
Local experts, Local Learning
”The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you”. B B King
By Alison McArd
The longer we live the more opportunity we have to learn something new. U3A is fortunate to be able to draw on a wealth of knowledge & experience from our community who provide us with speakers on many diverse topics.
May for example: Mischievous Music; A Visit to the Uffizi Gallery; Understanding Astrology; Genesis – the Director’s Cut; Fast Fashion; On being a Juror; Poetry Sharing; Constructed Wetlands & NZ Geology. Get some insights into how to “Love your Pain. And how about trying your hand at a bit of Comedy Improvisation. Visit our webpage, for a fuller description of this month’s sessions.
The programme for Semester 2 is well underway, so watch this space for more information in the June copy of TCCV.
Your $40.00 membership fee for 2025 gives you access to all the sessions on offer.
For fun, friendship and mental stimulation join us today. Visit our website to check out our programmes and apply for membership: https://tascentralcoast.u3anet.org.au
For further information Phone: 0457 411 585 & check our Facebook page or email u3acentralcoast@gmail.com
Penguin Silver Salties May / June 2025 program
By Debbie Kable
The Silver Salties autumn Walk and Talk program will commence on the 1st of May and continue through to the last session on 19 June.
Please join us at the Penguin Surf Life Saving Club, Preservation Bay Drive, Preservation Bay on Thursday at 1.30pm to 2.30pm from the 1st of May.
The next program speakers are being booked and so far we have presentations on Living Well with Arthritis (from Arthritis & Osteoporosis, Tasmania), walking around Mt Blanc, and the Grey Noise ukulele group.
Our regular repeating sessions, trivia and Coroneagh Park visit, will also be included.
If you are interested in seeing what we do at Silver Salties or you would like to become a member please contact the coordinators:
Email pslscsalties@gmail.com or phone 6437 2639 or see us on Facebook
Or just turn up on a Thursday at 1.30pm during the program dates as stated.
We look forward to seeing everyone return in May and as always, we welcome new members –we’d love to have you at any stage during a program and a reminder – it’s all free!
Photos are from one of our sessions in March - Making penguin masks for the Penguin waddle.
Community Markets
PENGUIN UNDERCOVER
Sundays from 9am to 3pm
LOVE LATROBE
Sundays 8am to 1pm
DEVONPORT FARMERS
Saturday 10th and 24th, 8.30am to 12.30pm
CHANGE MAKER MARKET
10th May 10AM to 1PM
Ulverstone Rowing club
BURNIE CITY
Sat 3rd and 17th May
Start 8:30 to 1PM
CLAUDE ROAD HALL
(Past Sheffield)
Sat 21st June 9AM to 1PM
DEVONPORT MARKET BY THE BEACH
Visit @MarketByTheBeach
DON MARKET
Sundays from 9am to 2pm
FORTH VILLAGE MARKET
TBA
DEVONPORT TWILIGHT
2nd May 4pm to 8pm
Events to look out for
Please send your activities to us by the 21st of the month
THURSDAY 1ST MAY
AGFEST RUNS TILL 3RD MAY
SATURDAY 3RD MAY
SPARKLE IN THE DARK AT ULVERSTONE ROWING CLUB
Funds raised will support local causes plus Rotary projects.
FINAL DAY TO VOTE FOR FEDERAL ELECTION!
SUNDAY 4TH MAY
WEINDORFER DAY IN WILMOT
Commencing 9:30am. See article inside on page 25.
WEDNESDAY 7TH MAY
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PLANETARIUMS
Dr. Martin George will give a public talk at the Gnomon Pavilion, see page 4.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING
At Degree C. 5:30pm - Tour of building. 7pm meeting start. A CANDLE FOR THOSE LOST TO FAMILY VIOLENCE 6pm at Mt Gnomon room at the Wharf Precinct.
THURSDAY 8TH MAY
TSO – THE SCIENCE OF SOUND
Laugh, learn and enjoy the magic of music with TSO musicians at Hive in this interactive concert. Page 4.
SUNDAY 11TH MAY
MOTHERS DAY! EVENTS ON AROUND THE COAST.
TUESDAY 20TH MAY
CONSTELLATIONS THEATRE PLAY STARTS
Leven Theatre 7:30 pm start. see page 18.
THURSDAY 22ND MAY
COUNCIL COMMUNITY CONVERSATION
6PM at Gnomon Pavilion. See page 5.
SATURDAY 24TH MAY
SPRENT COMMUNITY TRIVIA NIGHT
6:30pm arrive for 7pm start. Bookings see facebook page or call 0447003829. $10 per person with teams up to 10. Flu Shots Have Arrived!
WHAT’S ON IN PENGUIN & SULPHUR CREEK
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ARTS, CRAFT, AND BUILDING - PENGUIN
BUSY HANDS
Knitters and crocheters, 1st and 3rd Mondays monthly 10am BYO lunchAll welcome. Uniting Church hall. Gold coin donation
CRAFT SOCIAL
Starts Friday 21 Feb 10.30 - 2.30 pm
Sewing/patchwork/quilting Rookery at Penguin Com Op Shop
MEN’S SHED - PENGUIN
Woodworking and woodturning Wed, Frid and Sat 9-12
5 Sports Complex Centre Penguin $50 pa Equipment provided The Secretary #0418 331 198
STITCHERS - PENGUIN
Tuesdays, quilting group + anything involving stitches. Penguin Uniting Church Hall, Tues 10-2, $3 Call Carol: 0400 442 487 or 6406 0823
WEAVING THREADS CRAFT CIRCLE
Fridays 10am - 2pm, RESEED Centre, 30 King Edward St Ph 6436 2339
7.30pm, Paul 0434 080 670 Meeting Every 2nd Wednesday
CENTRAL COAST PROBUS CLUB
Celebrating 40 years in Probus. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10.00 a.m. At the Rotary “SHED” 2 Flora St. W. Ulverstone Showground. Aileen, Ph.0448 004 784
LADIES PROBUS CLUB
1st Monday of month at 10am, Ulverstone Bowls Club, Fulton St Kerrie 0400 080 344 Barbara 0400 869 538
NW TAS AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Bi-Monthly Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec, 1st Saturday at 1.30pm, Scout Hall, 73 Alexandra Road Ph David 0438014308
ROTARY CLUB OF ULVERSTONE West, Tuesday 6 for 6.30pm, Ulverstone Bowls & Community Club
TAS FLORAL ART SOCIETY NW First Wednesday at 10.30am, call Anne 0448 990 837 for details
ULVERSTONE PROBUS CLUB
1st Monday of each month 10 am $30 pa + $10 each meeting Phone Jan: 0437 560 136
CHURCH GROUPS - ULVERSTONE
ANGLICAN CHURCH - ULVERSTONE
Kings Pde. Next to Maccas Sunday 9.30am with kids program Wednesday Service, 1:30pm Church office, Tel. 6425 1003
BAPTIST CHURCH - ULVERSTONE
60 Alexandra Road, Ulverstone
Sunday Service 10.00am
www.ub.church Phone 6425 6306
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH OF ULVERSTONE
36 John Street, Ulverstone
Sunday Service 9.30am
CHURCH OF CHRIST - ULVERSTONE (non-denominational)
26 Leven Street. Worship and Lord’s Supper Sunday at 10.30am. Call Josh Marks 0400 199 164
GOSPEL CHAPEL - ULVERSTONE
1a Amherst St, W Ulverstone. Worship & Communion Sunday 10.30am.
Ladies Coffee 2nd Thurs of the month 10.00am Call 6425 1809
PRESBYTERIAN - ULVERSTONE
59 Main St, Ulverstone. Family Sunday Service 10am.
PRESBYTERIAN OF EASTERN AUSTRALIA - ULVERSTONE
13 Leven Street, Ulverstone, Sunday 10:30 AM www.ulvpcea.org
REVIVAL CENTRES CHURCH
ULVERSTONE
Montgomery Room
Sunday 10.30am Ph: 0439 105 194
SALVATION ARMY ULVERSTONE
23 Victoria Street, Ulverstone Sunday Worship 10.30am
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
94 South Rd, West Ulverstone. Sat, 10am Sabbath School and 11:15am Family Service.
Pastor Afi Tuaoi 0418 220 799
UNITING CHURCH - ULVERSTONE
Reibey Street, Ulverstone Worship service at 10 am Sunday
DANCING - ULVERSTONE BOOTSCOOTIN’ DEVILS LINE DANCING CLASSES
Tuesdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm and Thursdays 9.30am - 11.30am, Ulverstone Rowing Club, Ph Deb 0447 313 006
DANCING - A SCOTTISH FLAVOUR
Fridays 9.30am-11am, Ph Trina 6425 2630
ENVIRONMENT - ULVERSTONE
ULVERSTONE COASTCARE
2nd Wedneday of the month at Buttons Creek, Ph 0418 142 790
GARDENING - ULVERSTONE
CENTRAL COAST GARDEN CLUB
1st Thursday of month at 1pm, East
Ulverstone Football Clubrooms
Ph Carol on 0439 368 144
ULVERSTONE COMMUNITY GARDEN
Mondays & Thursdays, 9.30-12.30
Third Saturday monthly, 9.30-12.30 2 Westshore Road, West Ulverstone ulverstonegarden@gmail.com
ULVERSTONE GARDEN FRIENDS
First Thursday of month at 12.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Reibey St, Ulverstone, Ph.Betty 6425 2222. KIDS ACTIVITIES - ULVERSTONE LEGO CLUB (9 YRS+)
Tuesdays 3.30pm - 4.30pm, Ulverstone Library
MINIATURE RAILWAY -ULVERSTONE 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month Maskells Rd Reserve, 10.30 am4.00pm Ph 0438 255 119
LEVEN REGIONAL ARTS FOR MORE INFO RE LRA ACTVITIES: PENE #0407 135 689
JOY #0400 105 943
LRA membership $30 pa
ACRYLIC PAINTING WITH LORETTA LRA - Thursdays 1pm Studio 2 HIVE Ph 0400 105 943. $5 per week. All skill levels welcome.
ALCOHOLIC INK ART - LRA
Tuesdays 10am, HIVE Studio 2
Devone Jones #0402 794 444
FANTASY WEAVERS -LRA
Thursdays 10am – 3pm Studio 2, HIVE. Ph Margaret 0427 359 834 or Ph Jenefer 0417 301 161
FELTING, FIBRE AND FABRICS - LRA
Thursdays 10am, Studio 2, HIVE
Ph 0400 105 943. Visit and discuss. FREE TIME-GUEST FACILITATORS
Tuesdays 1pm, Leven Regional Arts, Studio 2, HIVE
Ph 0400 105 943
LEATHER WORK WITH MAX - LRA
Tuesdays 1pm Studio 2, HIVE
Ph 0407 135 689
MAHJONG - LRA
Wednesdays 10.00am-12.00pm, Studio 2 HIVE
Ph 0400 105 943
MOSAICS MOSAIC REVIVAL - LRA
Tuesday 10am, Studio 2, HIVE
Ph 0400 105 943. All skill levels.
PASTEL DRAWING GROUP - LRA
Wednesdays 10am, Studio 2, HIVE
Ph 0400 105 943
PRINT MAKING - LRA Fridays 10am3 pm, Studio 2 HIVE. Visit & discuss. Ph 0400 105 943
Ulverstone, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30pm to 7:30pm Ulverstone East Primary School, Ph 0407 562 898
SLIPSTREAM CIRCUS
Mon-Fri 4pm-8pm, Sat 9am-2pm during school terms, hours may vary during school holidays. Classes for ages 2+ to Adults. Ulverstone Sports Centre, 2 Flora St, West Ulverstone. Visit www.slipstreamcircus.org.au
TAI CHI
Mondays 1.30pm, Ulverstone Rowing Club, Kings Parade, Ph Barbara 6425 5275 $8 per class YIN YOGA & MEDITATION
Tuesdays 9.30am, Masonic Hall, 10 Patrick St, Ulverstone, earthlywonderswellness@gmail.com ZUMBA
Mondays, Wednesday, and Saturday 9.30am, Thursdays 6.30pm, 10 Patrick Street, Ulverstone, Ph Shannon 0417 257 158
SUPPORT GROUPS - ULVERSTONE CARE BEYOND CURE
Health & Wellbeing Free Fortnightly Program, Fortnightly on Mondays at 10am-2.30pm, 3 Gollan St Ulverstone CARE FOR THE CARER (Dementia Support), Mondays 10am-12.30pm, Montgomery Room, Carpark Lane, Ulv., Ph. 6235 4688
CUP OF KINDNESS HOT MEALS Tuesdays 5pm-6pm, Ulverstone Anglican Church, 6-10 Kings Parade Ulverstone, Ph: 6425 1003
PARKINSONS TAS NORTHWEST North West Support Group 2pm Gnomon Pavilion Ph 0407 314 933
Dates 13th Nov 4th Dec will be the Christmas Lunch Learn more about living with the condition. Open to Families.
FORTH VALLEY
LIONS CLUB OF FORTH VALLEY
1st & 4th Wed monthly Forth Community Hall $50 pa Call Di #0422 876 562 ENT CHURCH GROUPS
SPRENT COMMUNITY CHURCH Castra Rd. Sprent. Sunday worship service 10:00am
TURNERS BEACH SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
VINYASA FLOW
Wednesdays 6pm, Turners Beach Football Club, Henry St earthlywonderswellness@gmail.com
WHAT’S ON IN BURNIE & DEVONPORT COMMUNITY
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DANCING & MUSIC - BURNIE
CONCERT BAND, Mon for adults; Thurs for Jnrs, $50 pa, $35 per term. Robert: 0438 648 606
Tues 7.30 -9.30, $5 per session Anglican Church Hall, 47 Cattley St, Burnie. Simon: 0428 144 712
GARDENING & OUTDOOR - BURNIE FIELD NATURALISTS CLUB
Mtgs: Guide Hall, Howe St, Burnie Field trips: Sun following the mtg 2nd Frid of each month, 2 pm $20 single; $25 family Nature outings and study. Geoffrey: 6442 1253
Lessons run Thursdays from 11 am to 12 pm, burniebridgeclub@gmail.com Christine: 0439 118 316 Mon 6.45 and Thurs 12.45 $10 pa membership, $5 per session.
HATTERS TO GO, 1st & 3rd Wed monthly, various loctions, $20 pa, Merveen: 0429 946 692
1st or 2nd Mon monthly, $135 pa, Burnie RSL Club, Transforming lives of women and girls. Diane: 0400 478 862
ZONTA CLUB OF CRADLE COAST
Meet 2nd Tues of the month, from 5.30 pm for a 6 pm start Meeting Room of the Menai Hotel Monthly mtg for a social cuppa on Sat mornings – see FB page.
French Boules - a social game. Tues 1.30 - 3.30, Thurs 5.30 - 7.00 Terrain nex to Burnie Bowls carpark. $1 pp Merlene: 0458 026 282
DEVONPORT ART & CRAFT
EMBROIDERERS’ GUILDDEVONPORT
Tues 10-2, Paranaple Centre Thurs 7-9, Latrobe
Alison : 0421 803 486
DEVONPORT SPORT & PHYSICAL
DRAGONS ABREAST NW - Sat 8.45 am Mersey Yacht Club, 6 Anchor Drive, East Dev, Jill: 0419 580 972
DEVONPORT GARDENING
ORCHID SOCIETY - DEVONPORT
Growing & cultivating orchids, Maidstone Hall, Main Rd, Spreyton $15 double, $12 single m/ship. Every 2nd Thurs, 7.30, Sept to April Every 2nd Sunday, 1 pm, June to Aug Denise: 0411 647 110
DEVONPORT INDOOR, FILM & GAMES
NW FILM SOCIETY - DEVONPORT
View interesting, recent movies and meet fellow film enthusiasts. 2nd Wed monthly, 7 pm, Reading Cinemas, $150 - 10 movies, $100 - 5 movies. Contact membership desk in the cinema foyer from 6.30 pm
ONLINE GAMES NIGHT DEVONPORT 2nd Sat 1-5 pm, 5.30 - 9.30 pm. $5 per session, Varied games, Paranaple Convention Centre, 137 Rooke St, Dev #0444 525 434
DEVONPORT MISCELLANEOUS
TOASTMASTERS CLUB
Spirit of Devonport Club on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 6.15pm, Mersey Yacht Club, Anchor Drive, Devonport Ph 0488 433 149
