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Taroona Community Association
July 2019
Taroona News Circulation 1450, distributed to your letterbox by over 30 volunteers.
Email: taroonacommunitynewsletter@gmail.com
Winter is well upon us with the passing of the shortest day and longest night. This year we experienced a very chilly solstice week - reminding us of the long winter ahead. Some hardy Taroona folk took a nudie solstice plunge at Hinsby Beach to celebrate the shortest day and the vibrancy of our warm hearted community! Alas, unlike the Dark MOFO Nude Swim, we have no pictures to share with you but if you live nearby you may have heard the screams of delight (and shock) as the icy waters enveloped warm bodies.
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This winter issue of Taroona News will as always provide you with our usual range of community updates, impending events and inspiration. I have been particularly inspired by the interview with locals Oberon and Lauren Carter who have recently published their book A Family Guide to Waste-free Living which provides tips on living more sustainably on our planet. The TCA has initiated a community get together on 21 July inviting locals to an ideas-sharing session on the Louise Hinsby Park in Jenkins Street. Look inside for more info if that is of interest to you. Of course don’t miss the Giant Book Sale in early July to catch up your winter reading too!
Calendar July Sat 6 – Taroona Giant Book Sale, Taroona Sun 7 Shopping Centre, 9am to 2pm Sat 6
Taroona Sippers and Purlers, Timeless Way, Kingston, 2pm to 4pm
Sun 7
TEN Working Bee: Fire Station planting, 10am to 12noon
Sat 20
AED Heart Defibrillator demonstration, Grange Villas Community Centre, 10:30am to 12:30pm
Sun 21 Community Get-Together, Louise Hinsby Park, Jenkins Street, 10am-12 Sat 27
Football Club Quiz Night, Taroona Community Hall, 7pm for 7.30pm start
Crayfish Pt is a spot of exquisite beauty and a commanding outlook upon the Derwent estuary, Channel Mouth, Ralph’s Bay and it has further, great historic interest... The plan over 50 years has been to convert the Nubeena Quarantine Station into a Public Park with Flinders Avenue curving around the point”
Sun 28
Taroona Garden Forum Winter lunch and bus trip to Nubeena
Written by F. W. James to the Scenery Preservation Board Tasmania in 1967, Mr James was at that time a local resident since 1898. This shows that community concern for the protection of Crayfish Point is not a new issue for the Taroona community.
Sat 3
Taroona Sippers and Purlers, Timeless Way, Kingston, 2pm to 4pm
Wed 7
Taroona Garden Forum meeting, 1 Taroona Crescent, 7:30pm
Taroona foreshore and University IMAS site update
Residents who live nearby the University IMAS facility at Crayfish Point and visitors to Taroona Park may have noticed red posters erected by Kingborough Council around the boundary of the IMAS site during April and May advertising a Planning Scheme Amendment (PSA) Land affected by this planning scheme amendment
August Thurs 1 EMBER 2019 winter music festival, Taroona High, 4:30pm to 8pm
September Wed 4
Taroona Garden Forum meeting, 1 Taroona Crescent, 7:30pm
Sat 7
Taroona Sippers and Purlers, Timeless Way, Kingston, 2pm to 4pm
Sun 8
TEN Working Bee: Rotary Park (access from Karingal Court), 10am to 12noon
October
The proposed amendment seeks to: • Rezone a portion of the site from Community Purpose Zone to Environmental Management Zone. • Introduce Local Area Objectives to the Community Purpose Zone • Introduce an additional discretionary use of to the Community Purpose Zone. The TCA welcomes the rezoning proposal of the forested portion on the Taroona foreshore from the Community Purpose Zone (CPZ) to the Environmental Management Zone. Only recently Continued on page 2
Wed 2
Taroona Garden Forum meeting, 1 Taroona Crescent, 7:30pm
Sat 5
Taroona Sippers and Purlers, Timeless Way, Kingston, 2pm to 4pm
Sun 6
TEN Working Bee: Hinsby Beach – Ralph’s Gully, 10am to 12noon
November Sun 3
TEN Working Bee: Crayfish Point, 10am to 12noon
Sat 30
Taroona Seaside Festival, Taroona Priary School, 11am-3pm
Taroona Community Association Newsletter
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Tucked away in the ‘elbow’ of Jenkins Street, and linked to Hinsby road by a narrow walkway, is a parcel of vacant land that to many who pass by looks to be waiting for the house builders to arrive. But it’s actually a community park … in need of some love. It was originally donated to Kingborough Council by Mrs Louise Hinsby for the construction of a Returned Servicemen’s Hall, in 1950. In 1973 it also became the home for Taroona’s Playgroup Association, before they both moved to set up shop in the new Community Hall in 1980. Exactly what happened to the hall, others will have to fill us in on that, though apparently it didn’t burn down in the fire of 1967 as many may think. Now however, the piece of land that Mrs Hinsby gave to the local community is looking down at heel and quite neglected. Kingborough Council, while not keen to hand out a lot of funds (beyond perhaps a sign and a seat) are happy to support any ideas we can come up with as a community to improve the place. The fact that Council doesn’t have the cash to get too involved may be a blessing, as the local community can be left in the drivers seat. Ideas and the aims for the park don’t need to be complicated or expensive. And with this in mind, and to get things going for From page 1 Kingborough Council accepted the University’s gift of this land allowing the high conservation forested area to be joined with and managed as part of the Taroona Foreshore Park. The other two changes will allow in the short term development of a commercial tropical lobster hatchery on the previous Crown land which previously housed the breeding program for the Tasmanian devil and orange bellied parrot; and other future commercial development. The TCA lodged a submission as we are concerned about opening the door to commercial development on what is a research based educational facility and the impact of that on the residential amenity and character of this area of Taroona through the intensification of this type of development on the site with no defined limits. The essential problem with the PSA proposed change in the Local Area Objectives is that Commercial Use is inconsistent with the current Community Purpose Zone. This zone is to provide for services and social infrastructure and to ensure that it is protected from inappropriate use or development. The TCA submission noted concerns about the impact of increased traffic flows and volumes, and noise that could be generated with increased development of the IMAS site on the small residential street of Nubeena Crescent, its interface with Taroona Park where children and residents regularly cross the road and at its intersection with the Channel Highway. We also noted our concerns about the potential loss of native
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minimum cost, perhaps local families and gardening enthusiasts would be willing to taking on the role of implementing and caring for the park’s design and landscaping, with interested folk from the immediate area brought together to discuss and formulate the best way forward.
Again, in the interests of minimising costs, initial ideas might focus on using low maintenance native planting to provide the look and feel of a community park, without reliance on the standard signs and fencing. And by using planting around the boundaries and street edge to help to define the space, keep cars out of the area and screen the neighbouring houses, the area would start to feel like valued public space that people cared for. Neighbouring families have suggested that the space in the centre should be kept as simple open space to be used for small scale ball games, picnics and just messing about. With community involvement, this little sunny spot could well become a special focus within the local neighbourhood. It wouldn’t take a lot to get things going, and with a well cared for community park at its heart, the local neighbourhood would feel fantastic. Communities need spaces like this, because on so many levels they benefit everyone. Please bring along your ideas to an onsite gathering at Louise Hinsby Park from 10-12 midday on Sunday 21 July. For further information contact the TCA at communityassociation@taroona.tas.au or Jill Hickie on 6227 8544.
vegetation and mature trees on the western border of the old Crown land title now owned by the University. Dealing with these issues should not be left to each individual planning application to resolve in an incremental manner which the discretion allows for; we believe it should be considered at the higher order planning level. We identified the need for consideration of a master plan for the site. The TCA also accepts that there is a need to acknowledge existing use rights as commercially funded research has been occurring at the IMAS Crayfish Point facility in recent years. We are pleased that the Kingborough Council officer report recommended some changes to the Planning Scheme Amendment based on representations. The next step in this process is that Kingborough Council has forwarded the amended PSA to the Tasmanian Planning Commission for its consideration. We have yet to hear from the Commission but we expect that we will be notified that public hearings will be held in the not to distant future to allow representors to have the opportunity to verbally present their concerns to the Commission. The TCA will keep you informed if we decide to attend commission hearings. Look forward to catching you at one of these community events. Winter cheer and keep warm! Jill Hickie, President, TCA
Taroona Community Association Newsletter
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Taroona Seaside Festival
The Taroona Primary School Association is now in full swing planning the Seaside Festival for 2019. Scheduled for Saturday the 30th November between 11am and 3pm, we look forward to bringing the community together to celebrate all the wonders our community has to offer. Save the date now on your calendars, as the weeks are racing by! Fine Tasmanian food and produce will be available from our many stalls, accompanied by a range of adult- and child-friendly events, school class stalls and enjoyable family entertainment. Some old favourites, such as the Gourmet Salmon BBQ, Sushi, Valhalla Ice cream, Massage, Book and Plant Stalls will be back on offer, plus the Major Raffle promises to deliver some wonderful prizes. Entertainment-wise, we are excited to bring you a local band; Student Buskers and the Taroona Primary School choir will be on show. A schedule of times is planned and will be made available closer to the date.
Young children’s entertainment is a priority. We will have the old favourite Jumping Castle and Tea Cup Rides and some Nature Play activities. In addition, the committee promises there will be some big surprises in store. Stay tuned for all of our updates! Thank you to those Parents and Community Members who have already offered their support. Local residents and other Taroona Primary School Parents and Carers we welcome your involvement. Can you help out on the day? We still have several spots to fill. Alternatively, if you have produce to share, suggestions or feedback please email us: tpsaenquiry@gmail.com or like our Facebook Page @TaroonaPrimarySchoolAssociation
Save the date: Sat 30 Nov 2019, 11am-3pm. We look forward to enjoying the Seaside Festival with you, Susan, Alex, Simona, Dominique, Leah & Mike (The Taroona Seaside Festival Sub Committee).
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TAROONA BY NUMBERS
The Shot Tower
Occupation: Professionals Employed people aged 15 years and over
NT 20.1% WA 20.5%
TAS 18.8% QLD
19.8% SA 20.3%
Taroona 42.0%
NSW 23.6% VIC: 23.3%
ACT: 30.5%
Climb the historic tower Museum/gift shop Walking tracks Tearoom/garden dining Please bring this advert to receive 25% discount on Tower climb and museum entry, and 10% off food and drinks at the Tower Tearoom and Gardens during the school holidays. The Shot Tower Museum and Giftshop 7 days from 9am to 5pm
Source: ABS 2016 Census of Population and Housing
Take your family to the Shot Tower Looking for a top local activity during the school hoidays? Why not go to the Shot Tower? You can climb the tower, check out the history museum and visit the gardens – where you might even spot the resident Tower ringtail possum. Stay for a fine china Devonshire Tea with fresh homemade scones, a large variety of local and organic teas, chai and coffees, locally made pies, quiche and salad, toasties, soup, waffles and other sweets and treats.
The Tower Teasroom Open from 10am to 4pm 318 Channel Highway Taroona 6227 8885
Special discount offer for Taroona residents For more information phone 6227 8885, check out the Facebook and Instagram pages or visit the Shot Tower at 318 Channel HIghway, Taroona
Taroona Community Association Newsletter
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Local Taroona family embraces waste-free living Good Karma Network that encourages sharing and increase access to food and diverts waste from landfill. Plasticwise Taroona have increased accessibility to plastic-free options like a bag library, crockery we can borrow for parties, beeswax wraps in schools, and education within the community. When we started Zero Waste Tasmania, there were one or two things we needed help brainstorming, but a community quickly developed there who have been helpful solving problems, and also discussing waste in the broader community, so we find it gets easier for more people every day to live with less waste. What are some of the easiest habits for Taroona residents to adopt straight away? Lauren and Oberon Carter live with their three daughters in Taroona on a regular suburban block where they grow their own food. They also run Zero Waste Tasmania Facebook page and an online store called Spiral Garden. In March they launched their awesome book A Family Guide to Waste-Free Living – a family-friendly guide to reducing personal waste. This beautifully illustrated book features heaps of projects, recipes and tips and is guaranteed to inspire you to try them yourself! Taroona News asked them a few questions: What inspired you to embrace waste-free living?
Over half the average Australian bin contains food waste, so reducing that is a great place to start. People can try meal planning, cooking with leftovers, and composting any scraps. The Sharewaste program is a wonderful way to find help to compost in your community if you’re unable to at home. If you’ve got your food waste under control, then look to reducing single-use plastics. Make sure to take shopping bags with you, bring BYO take away containers and cups, or sit down to enjoy a coffee and food while you’re out! Then visit nearby bulk foods shops and markets and find out what food and other products are available to you package-free.
We had been learning about overconsumption of plastics, the failures of the recycling industry, and landfill tips that create an anaerobic environment where organic waste cannot break down. We live in a beautiful part of the world, here in Taroona, and would like to see it remain that way, but also would like to know that our actions are not harming others further away. Oberon works as an ecologist, and we are both trained permaculture designers, and we wanted to use our knowledge to do something meaningful and shift our habits to help our family create less waste. We undertook a sustainability challenge in 2015 where we audited all our waste and then tried to live without waste and recycling for two weeks. We were surprised at how easy we found it, so we kept going! How hard has it been? What was the hardest challenge for your family? We’re actually pretty blessed here in Taroona, with access to excellent bulk food shops, farmers markets, and butchers and other small businesses and food producers, just a short bus, bike or car ride in either direction, who are happy to help us buy our food without packaging. We have great Tip Shops and op shops where we can buy our clothes if we need them. Lots of neighbourhood fruit trees and open spaces for foraging (we’d like to see more!), and an amazing community garden. A wonderful
How do you avoid seemingly ubiquitous packaging ? In the waste-industry, there are 5 R’s that underpin the way waste is consumed and disposed of. They are Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot. When we’re deciding whether we
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A Family Guide to Waste-free Living by Lauren and Oberon Carter, Published by Plum/Pan Macmillan RRP $34.99. Available from all good bookshops, with signed copies available with free pickup from us in Taroona at https://spiralgarden.com.au/
need to bring something into our home, we use the 5 R’s as a framework to help with decision making. Often if something comes in packaging, we’ll choose not to buy it. We look for ways to purchase it without packaging, or find alternatives. We’re no longer shopping at the major supermarkets and we’ve found that’s a helpful way to avoid packaging and waste. Any useful tips for winter? It’s currently Plastic Free July, and a fabulous time to analyse your plastic consumption. Winter is also a good time for planning for spring. If you have a garden, you might consider planting some bare-rooted fruit trees, or growing more food so you can preserve it for next winter or share with the neighbours. We’ve found following the seasons and eating seasonally helps, but preparing for seasons ahead is important also. Winter’s a little quieter at the farmers markets, so it’s a great time to visit and find out what options are available to you there. It’s also a great time to experiment with herbal teas and remedies like our Garden Scavenger’s Vinegar or Super-Easy Beetroot Kimchi to keep your immune system fighting fit! And if you don’t have a compost bin on the go yet, now’s a perfect time to start one.
Photos by Tasmanian photographer, Natalie Mendham
That’s a wrap! While Plasticwise Taroona has been quiet on the bag-making front for a few months, we’ve been busy setting up a paid position with Sustainable Living Tasmania for our wonderful beeswax wrap coordinator, Hilary. Hilary and the team have been running our educational workshops at schools and in the community this year, teaching children how to make beeswax wraps and how to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. We’ve also been applying for business and community grants to ensure this project is sustainable and we can continue to offer workshops to schools at an affordable price. We’re excited to announce that we have run workshops with over 1500 Tasmanian students so far, so the project is having a huge impact in our community. You can contact Sarah or Hilary at plasticwise.taroona@slt.org.au or go to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/plasticwisetaroona/ if you would like any more information about our workshops or how you can get involved!
Taroona Community Association Newsletter
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Tasmanian Salmon – the research story
Photo: Antonia Cooper
Rock lobsters numbers down at Crayfish Point
For over two decades, IMAS researchers have been conducting growth and population studies on rock lobsters in the Crayfish Point research area near the Taroona site. Each year in summer, research craypots are set within the marine reserve area, which runs from the shore at the end of Nubeena Crescent to the boat ramp on Taroona Beach, in an arc stretching offshore 800m. Researchers check the tagged lobsters caught, recording their tag number, size, gender, shell condition (how long since moulting) and any damage they’ve sustained. New captures are also tagged and their information recorded. IMAS Senior Technical Officer and project leader Gary Carlos said lobster numbers in 2018 and 2019 were down significantly compared to previous years.
Successfully introduced into Australia in the 1960s, Atlantic Salmon have become one of the country’s highest value and volume fisheries products. When the eggs from those first fish were brought to Tasmania in 1987, our scientists nurtured and grew the salmon in small tanks right here at Taroona. From those small beginnings at what is now the IMAS Taroona Research Laboratory, our scientists have been helping to address the many challenges of salmon farming for more than 20 years. This has led to innovative science and ongoing monitoring, to provide data that can improve the industry’s sustainability while informing government, industry and the community. Watch the video for a bird’s eye view of our Taroona site and to find out more about our salmon research: https://tinyurl.com/ Salmon-Research-Story
About IMAS The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) is a centre of excellence for both research and education at the University of Tasmania. Our research is innovative, relevant and globally distinctive. Our education delivers first-class programs resulting in highly trained scientists and researchers serving the needs of academic institutions, industry, government and the community Communication contact: Louise Creely on 6226 8204 or louise. creely@utas.edu.au
Plastic Free July – Be Part of the Solution Visit https://www. plasticfreejuly.org “While there has been speculation that this is the result of last year’s epic rains in May, this doesn’t hold water,” Gary said. “Catch rates were already well down in the 2018 January sampling, months before the flood event. When we repeat the exercise early next year, it will be interesting to see if this is a trend or just a short-term drop in numbers,” he said.
to discover solutions and ideas to help you reduce plastic waste in your home and community.
Taroona Community Association Newsletter
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a bushcare/coastcare group supported by Kingborough Council.
Photo: Nigel Richardson
Working bees: TEN working bees are held at 10 am on the first Sunday of the month. Everyone is welcome. Equipment, training and a cuppa are provided. 2019 Working Bee calendar Jul 7 Fire Station planting Sep 9 Rotary Park (access from Karingal Court) Oct 6 Hinsby Beach – Ralph’s Gully Nov 3 Crayfish Point Dec 8 End of year BBQ, Taroona Park
Andree Kimber, TEN’s new treasurer, at a recent working bee at the Taroona High School foreshore Taroona Fire Station Landscaping: Following a request from the Taroona Community Association, the Taroona Environment Network has prepared a landscaping plan for the area surrounding the Fire Station in conjunction with the the Taroona Volunteer Fire Brigade. Currently the area contains a mixture of native vegetation, exotic weeds and bare, degraded land. The project will
Thank you: TEN would like to
include removing invasive, non-native species and planting species native to
thank Ruth Butler for her dedicated
Taroona grown by the Kingborough Council. This will occur across multiple
contribution as Treasurer over several
working bees, commencing in July 2019. We encourage residents to investigate
years. We are pleased to welcome
the area, and contact the Taroona Environment Network (info@ten.org.au) or the
Andree Kimber who has volunteered to
Taroona Volunteer Fire Brigade with any questions.
take on this role.
If you need more information contact us at info@ten.org.au or come to our next event!
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Saturday 6 July, Sunday 7 July, 9:00am-2:00pm Taroona Shopping Centre
And please don’t forget that the book sale is also on Sunday – so come along then for relaxed browsing and the opportunity to unearth overlooked treasures. Follow it with a seriously good coffee from the Philadelphia Bakery.
Thousands of good quality books. Proceeds will go to support local schools and other Lions Club projects. – Frank Lawrence, Lions Club of Kingborough Book Sale Committee
Serving fine coffee throughout the Book Sale
Taroona Shopping Village
Taroona Community Association Newsletter
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– Environmental Weed Profile – Red Valerian
Photo: Naomi Lawrence
This issue features the weed Red Valerian, Centranthus ruber. It has become apparent to members of TEN that this species is spreading rapidly around Taroona and becoming a problem weed that is not easy to control. TEN has recently been asked for advice by the Taroona Primary School on how to control the infestation of Red Valerian that has taken over the supporting bank in front of the School where it is extremely prolific. It seemed timely to put the alert out about this species in Taroona to promote awareness of its invasive nature and to encourage residents to remove it from their gardens. Status: Red Valerian is currently not listed on the Tasmanian Weed Act or on the National Weeds of National Significance list.
The roadside bank in front of the Taroona Primary School where Red Valerian has become rampant
Interestingly Red Valerian has become such a problem in South Africa and deemed to be so highly invasive that it cannot be owned, grown or imported into South Africa and control of it is compulsory.
Red Valerian copes well with hot, dry sites. It is very drought tolerant and will die back to basal leaves, re-sprouting from the fleshy taproot when conditions are favourable. It is often seen by roadsides or in urban wasteland and can thrive in difficult places such as rock walls, between paving stones and on dry banks.
What does it look like? Red valerian is an erect bushy plant up to a metre tall. It has a woody base and fleshy taproots. The oval/spear shaped, green leaves are about 5–8 cm in length and grow in opposite pairs along the stem. Red valerian bears showy rounded flower heads on upright stems which are made up of clusters of small (< 2cm) flowers. The flowers are usually brick or purplish red, but can also be deep crimson, pale pink, lavender and white. The blooms have a strong and somewhat rank scent. The fruit is nut-like containing one small, dry seed topped by a feathery crown, similar to a dandelion. How did it get here? It has most likely been introduced from Europe as an ornamental plant where it has escaped into surrounding areas, roadsides and bushland from gardens. Where is it from? Red Valerian is a native of the Mediterranean regions of south east Europe, and has been introduced into many other parts of the world. It is naturalised in France, Australia, Great Britain, Ireland south Africa and the United States. In Australia it occurs in New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia. Official records indicate that Red Valerian has been recorded in Tasmania since 1937 and is confined mainly to the east coast, near towns. How does it grow and spread? Red Valerian is a short lived perennial plant. It flowers profusely over many weeks through early summer and can continue sporadically throughout late summer into autumn in cooler areas. The flowers are pollinated by both bees and butterflies and the plant is noted for attracting insects. Seeds have fluffy tufts similar to dandelions that allow wind dispersal, and thus red valerian can self-seed freely and become invasive if not properly controlled. Wind rarely takes seed more than 100 metres from the parent plant.
Photo: Naomi Lawrence
Given the similarity of many of the environments in Australian to South Africa this species has real potential to become a major problem.
Uses Both leaves and roots are edible, though not to everyone’s taste and unlike the true valerian (Valeriana officinalis) it has no known medicinal properties. The showy ornamental flowers have been popular in the past as cut flowers. Why is it a problem? Red Valerian can be very persistent and hard to get rid of once it becomes established and will completely take over disturbed areas. It has high potential to invade adjoining bush areas via the wind dispersed seed and like many other weeds outcompete and displace native species. How can it be controlled? To stop red valerian spreading and escaping from gardens the flower heads need to be removed before they set seed. However, this can encourage the production of more flower heads, so this method requires persistence. Manual removal is effective for small areas. Plants will reshoot from the base if they are broken off. The above ground part of the plant if removed should be cut off below the leaf nodes to minimize the likelihood of regrowth. It is best if the deep tap root is completely removed. Seedlings can be easily hand pulled. Regular mowing, cultivation or grazing, over a number of years can provide reasonable control. Cutting the plant off below the last leaf node and pasting the top of the remaining tap root with glyphosate may also be effective. The most effective herbicide for leaf application in larger infestations is glyphosate. Glyphosate is the world’s most freely available and bestselling chemical herbicide and mostly used in large scale and domestic weed control. A number of countries are now looking to minimise use or have already banned glyphosate (France and Netherlands) within the domestic setting and/or for crop production. Residents should be aware of its potential toxicity and the importance of safe application procedures. Further information about the control of red valerian with herbicides can be obtained from http://www.herbiguide.com.au
Taroona Community Association Newsletter
New Heart Defibrillator for Taroona
Our Committee applied for an AED to enable early response to heart attacks in our village that comprises many aging residents. In addition to our own residents’ needs, we also considered that many other local residents in our immediate area do not presently have access to such life-saving equipment and we felt strongly that we should make it available to the wider community on a 24/7 basis.
Grange Villas – 26 Channel Highway Taroona Open Day Saturday July 20th 10:30am to 12:30pm Following a submission to Ambulance Tasmania for an automated external defibrillator (AED) under the State Government sponsored initiative to place 180 AEDs into the Community over two years, our Residents Committee was delighted to learn that we had been successful in Round 1.
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A lasting tribute
The poppies which appeared last year on the Neighbourhood Garden fence are morphing into a portable Anzac Day display. On that occasion they were individually tied onto the fence by the two groups which knitted or crocheted them – the Taroona Sippers & Purlers & the Stitch, Knit & Chat group from U3A in Kingston. For Anzac Day this year, the 500 or so poppies were attached to panels of shade-cloth with safety pins. That made it easier to attach them to the fence, but safety pins aren’t as strong as they once were & a number fell (fitting for the occasion but not appreciated by the makers). The two groups are currently sewing them onto green shade-cloth panels, to make more permanent & portable displays which can be installed quickly in different
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Speaking on behalf of the committee, long time resident John Mathewson indicated that he was delighted that the AED had been installed on the exterior of the Community Centre providing immediate access for Residents of Grange Villas as well as others in the local community. “This installation is the first public access AED in Taroona and whilst we hope it will never be used, it may be a life saving initiative” said Mr Mathewson. The Village is holding an open day to display the AED and to explain and demonstrate the usage of the defibrillator. This open day will be on Saturday July 20th between 10:30am and 12:30 pm. The defibrillator is installed at the front door of the Grange Villas Community Centre at 26 Channel Highway Taroona. “There are some 150+ homes within a minute or so of this AED and with some Community Awareness publicity to be arranged by our Village, all local Residents will know where to collect this machine and how to use it” said Mr. Mathewson. The AED has been registered with Ambulance Tasmania. The Chair of the Residents Committee, Mr. Peter Shelley welcomed this Community development and complimented the State Government on providing this great life-saving equipment: “It would be a wonderful outcome if such equipment could be feely available in all areas throughout the State”. – Grange Villas
locations. Led by Ros Stoddart and Jaylene Seabrook, the mostly Taroona participants have spent many hours on the project so far and appreciate the comments made by those who saw the display. This very personal tribute to defence and medical personnel who sacrificed their lives for their fellow Australians will continue to add a little colour to Anzac Day commemorations into the future. The different colours, shapes and sizes of the poppies scattered across the green panels represent the Australian lives lost in conflict and across the world. The poppies were created in appreciation of the the contribution that service personnel have made to the wonderful, relatively peaceful and inclusive nation in which we live now. – Maureen Robinson
Taroona Sippers and Purlers Taroona Sippers and Purlers welcomes you to join our knitting group on the first Saturday of each month, at the Timeless Way Cafe in Channel Court, Kingston, from 2 to 4pm. We knit for charities as well as enjoy doing our own projects and helping each other. For more information, contact thestoddarts@gmail.com
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P O S S UM S P l a y c e n t r e ... a place for little minds to grow
For 3 to 5 year olds Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:00 am to 12 noon Taroona Community Hall, Batchelor Way
418 390432
www.PossumsPlaycentre.org.au
EMBER 2019 August 1st 4:30 till 8pm! Taroona High
EMBER 2019 Ember is Taroona High School’s premiere Contemporary Music event. Possums Playcentre have had an enjoyable winter term starting with a special visit from talented local artist, Rosie McKeand. Rosie and the children talked about the changes in our environment and the amazing beauty and extreme weather conditions on kunanyi / Mt Wellington. The children had fun making dioramas of mountains.
This year we have a number of gourmet food trucks coming in, plenty of refreshments, as well as snags and burgers for hungry teenagers starting from just $1. Plenty of warm firepots, a huge pallet bonfire, professional firebreathers- The Hobart Fireflies, will light up the night, along with 2 stages packed to the brim with over 15 bands performing throughout the night, and the usual MASSIVE lighting show on the mainstage. All the music is very polished, totally family friendly and everyone is very welcome from 4:30 till 8pm at Taroona High. We “warmly” invite you to come and enjoy the lengthening of days, the coming of summer, the wonderful experience of Ember 2019 at Taroona High!
We are now preparing for our annual Lantern Parade on June 30th and have constructed a variety of lanterns, snowflakes and snowmen! Thank you to everyone who attending Our Ladies Night Out Fundraiser in May - your support was greatly appreciated. There are vacancies available for Terms 3 and 4 at Possums. Please email possumsplaycentre@hotmail.com or call 0418390432.
Whale sightings in the Derwent Some Taroona residents may have spotted the pod of Humpback Whales swimming up the Derwent on Thursday 27 June. They were tracked from Blackmans Bay to Nutgrove Beach and then back down, staying close to the Eastern shoreline. They left the Derwent in the late afternoon to continue their migration to their northern breeding grounds. Photographed here from Sandy Bay, swimming close to Droughty Point. Photograph: Mick Brown.
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Taroona Football Club has been going Green and Gold these past few weeks as football fever hits. A BBQ and fundraiser were held to support some of our talented female players. Three girls have been selected for the State Youth Girls teams representing Tasmania at the National Youth Championships in a few weeks. We are so excited for Ruby Batchelor, Bridget O’Brien and Caitlin Riley. These girls have put in lots of hard work and have been nurtured through the club’s Skills program and youth development teams. Huge congratulations also go to Ava Ashby on her selection with the National Training Centre (NTC) Challenge squad. NTC offers U17 girls the chance to showcase their talent in front of Australian National Team selectors at the Institute of Sport in Canberra. Ava plays in the Senior Women’s team. Go Ava!
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TOSSA Cup 2019
SAVE THE DATE Football Club Quiz Night Saturday 27 July, 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start Taroona Community Hall Details on the TFC website https://www.taroonafc.org/ and Facebook
The biggest aquatic event of the calendar, the 2019 KSLSC TOSSA CUP happened on Sunday April 7th. 40 courageous neoprene mariners took part in the toughest ocean swim race of the year. Records tumbled and reputations were galvanised in TOSSA history. Kay Neill stole the show with her win, nailing the Mystery Time almost to the second. Peter Gee’s Cafe also won hearts with his “camp coffee”. Big thanks to all our supporters, everyone who helped on the day and a huge thank you to the Kingston Surf Lifesaving Club and their impeccable safety and management on the day.
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Creative Space at St Luke’s
Taroona Tennis Club News
It’s a story heard time and time again: I’d love to write a book, but I don’t have the time. I’d love to paint, or draw, or work on my craft project, but I’m just too busy. But we all know that time doesn’t just appear. You have to make time for these important projects. And at St Luke’s we’ve done just that.
Even during winter there is a great deal of activity at the Taroona Tennis Club. The photo was taken at about 9.00am on a recent Thursday morning and shows, from left, Ailsa Richard, Barbara Gregg and Trish Brammall rugged up and ready to play.
On Tuesday afternoons at 1 pm a small group of writers can be found pouring tea and coffee and grabbing a small snack. We chat a little about what will be attempted in the afternoon’s work and then the room falls silent, apart from the tapping of computer keyboards and the scrape of pens on paper. At the end of the afternoon we encourage each other on work achieved and share some hints and tips about the writing process or the way forward for a particularly troublesome project. On Thursday afternoons the room fills again with creative people, but this time pencils, paint, and craftwork are the order of the day. One of the attendees had never tried painting before but she turned her hand to it and created some absolutely beautiful work to her great delight. She says, ‘Two weeks ago I’d never painted. I guess you should always be brave and try something new. You might just turn out to be good at it. I’m so pleased with this one, I really love the colours.’ Do you have a creative project that you’ve been meaning to complete some day? You are most welcome to bring your project and join us for the price of a gold coin donation. Meet with likeminded people, share your own knowledge and learn from the knowledge of others. Have encouraging conversations and make the time to make your dream a reality. Creative Space – Writing: Tuesdays 1 pm – 3 pm Creative Space – Art: Thursdays 1 pm – 3 pm St Luke’s, 173 Channel Hwy, Taroona Parking via Coolamon Rd For queries phone: 6227 9611
A decision regarding the trophy to be awarded for the most improved player this year was made recently. The award goes to Rosalina Flonta. Rosie is a self-taught player who has been playing at Taroona for a number of years now. She plays very well and is known for her speed on the court. It is difficult to hit a ball which Rosie can’t get to! Don’t forget that coaching is always available at the courts too. Andrew Etherington is happy to coach both children and adults. He can be contacted on 0448 058 202. The Book – a – Court system, supported by Tennis Australia, will soon operate at Taroona. The system will allow players to book and pay for a court online and will hopefully encourage more members of the community to visit the courts. The new system will not affect court availability for current groups but will open up the Club to community members and visitors. The Club is also seeking funding to resurface Court 4. When Court 4 has been resurfaced the facilities will be in a uniformly excellent condition as Courts 1, 2 and 3 and the lights have already been upgraded. Diane Balding is happy to provide more information about the Club and can be contacted on 6227 9232 or 0488 086 381.
Women’s Exercise Group This class will be resuming for the next 10-week term on Tuesday 23rd July at 9.45am in St Luke’s Meeting Room. Early Bird pay up front $80 or $10 per weekly class. Led by experienced instructor Lesley Menezes. Bookings to Heather, 6227 9126.
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Taroona Scout Group: Award-winning Youth Scouting provides boys and girls aged 5 to 25 with fun and challenging opportunities to grow through adventure. What makes Scouting unique is the diverse range of activities that develop skills in young people such as leadership, teamwork, problem solving and communication. We offer an Award Scheme that encourages participation in the full range of activities available and provides recognition of individual achievement. Each of the Joey, Cub, Scout, Venturer and Rover sections has its own highest award. For the Scout section, that is the Australian Scout Medallion.
The very well deserving recipients along with proud Scout section leaders and the Tasmanian Chief and Branch Scout Commissioners. On the 30 April, Hal Dermoudy, James Henderson, Mackenna Minstrell, Adelle Massom, Anders Neumeyer, Dharma Simpkins, and Belinda Thompson were presented with their Australian Scout Medallions by the Tasmanian Chief Commissioner Mike Hovington and the Tasmanian Branch Commissioner for Scouts, Jonathan Pyefinch. The Australian Scout Medallion is considered the pinnacle of Scouting. To earn it, a Scout must participate in a Scout Leadership Course and demonstrate an active leadership role in Scouting. In addition to excellence in contemporary Scouting skills, demonstration of leadership through planning, resourcing, assignment of tasks,
and successful completion of an activity is required to earn the award. Again, the Group continued the tradition of participating in the Taroona ANZAC day dawn service. Each ANZAC day the Taroona Ex-Services Club awards to one of our youth members the 2019 Spirit of ANZAC award winner Spirit of ANZAC award. This year’s James Henderson, with proud parents (and Taroona Group recipient was James Henderson. Section leaders) Ruth and Alan This award recognises the attributes of scouts that may normally go unnoticed, such as willingness, friendliness, “Have a go” approach and endeavour, to push themselves to try something challenging. A vital part of the Taroona Scout Group’s involvement with the local community is its fund-raising activities. Recently we held a “Mystery Film Night” for our youth members and community friends. In addition to the film, a good supply of “film night” refreshments were enjoyed by all. The night was a great success with over 35 attendees thanks to Jen & Claire who arranged the evening and supported on the night by team of helpers. If you would like any information concerning the Taroona Scout Group or are interested in youth membership or a leader role, please contact either Mike Green 6227 9139 or Janet 0400 297 646.
Taroona Ex Services’ Club Membership invitation: Although the Club started just after WW2 for only ex-service men and women, it has changed over the years to include ‘any’ services person (fire brigade, police etc). More recently it has morphed into a community Club, open to any respectable person. So if you are interested, ring David Thomson (62244394), Steve Willey (62278217), Max Banks (62278615) or Chris Harris (0410754932). Or come to one of our meetings which are held on the 3rd Friday of each month at our Club Rooms in the Taroona Community Hall starting at 2 pm (winter) or 1.15 pm BBQ time in the warmer months.
Many ladies have joined the Club because of its social outings. Taroona Anzac Day Service: This year’s service was well attended with 150 marching in the lead-up to the Service, about 350 attending the Service (along with Senator Eric Abetz, Andrew Wilkie, Kingborough Deputy Mayor Jo Westwood, and Elise Archer’s representative), and 189 at the Taroona Apex Club hot breakfast.
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PIC OF TAROONA
Sourdough bread & pastries, fine coffee Shop 6a Taroona Shopping Village
Photo: Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office, NS1013-1-826
7:30am – 2:30pm Wed – Fri
A glimpse of the past: Taroona,125 years ago This historic photo of Taroona was taken looking north from the Shot Tower in about 1893 (with Crayfish Point in the background). The area was then a sparsely populated farming community, with only a few houses surround by paddocks, orchards and market gardens. The modern photo was taken from the same spot.
Taroona Community Association Inc. President: Jill Hickie, 4 Devon Walk, Taroona, 6227 8544 Secretary: Janette Power, 8 Earlwood Court, Taroona, 6227 8387 Treasurer/ Anne Parrott, 11 Jenkins Street, Taroona Public officer: Editor: Liz Haywood, 43 Hinsby Road, Taroona, 0438622799 Committee: Dal Andrews, Damian Devlin, Roger Kellaway, Alison Phillips, Fiona Rice, Maureen Robinson, Charlie Sherwin Email:
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Membership of the Taroona Community Association is $10 and payment can be made by direct deposit into the TCA’s bank account BSB 067102 and Account number 28011079. Please email us to notify of deposited funds. You can also deliver or mail payment to 11 Jenkins Street. This issue of Taroona News has been printed with the support of the offices of Senator Nick McKim, Senator Catryna Bilyk and Mr Andrew Wilkie MP, Independent Federal Member for Clark. Disclaimer The Taroona Community Association accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any material contained herein and recommends that users exercise their own skill and care with respect to its use. The listing of a person or organisation in any part of this newsletter in no way implies any form of endorsement by the Taroona Community Association of the products or services provided by that person or organisation. The Taroona Community Association accepts no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience by any person resulting from information published in this newsletter.