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Issue No. 171 A FREE community publication by Latrobe Council March-April 2020
HARD WORK AND DEDICATION RECOGNISED ON AUSTRALIA DAY
On Australia Day, two individuals and one organisation were
recognised for their contribution to the Latrobe Municipality.
Mrs Carolyn McLennan was awarded Citizen of the Year,
recognising her many years of community involvement.
Wearing many hats over the years, Carolyn is a proud advocate of
volunteering and promoting her community.
She has held various roles with the Latrobe Basketball Club and
Sassafras Cricket Club, the latter involving being an integral
member of the “Day for Butt” committee for ten years.
She was the Girl Guide convenor in Latrobe well after her
daughter had finished with guides.
Carolyn is a volunteer community representative on the Latrobe
Sport and Recreation Committee, operates a successful hair salon
and is a current member of the Latrobe Business Network and
Rotary Club of Latrobe.
When close friends experienced breast cancer, Carolyn was the
first to fundraise to support the McGrath Foundation.
Although experiencing serious health issues, Carolyn continues to
give so much of herself to the people of Latrobe, regularly
visiting them in their time of need and genuinely caring for them.
Miss Tess Horton was the recipient of the Young Citizen of the
Year Award for a person aged from 14-30 years.
While at the younger end of the scale, as a student of Latrobe
High School, Tess was a member of the school association for
two years and a highly regarded member of the 2019 Student
Leadership team.
Tess was instrumental in setting the Association’s meeting
NORMS (confidentiality, consultative decision making,
expectations, listening, participation and time management) and
built strong relationships with her peers and adults.
She worked tirelessly for Gold September and, while being an personal bests rather than competing against another person.
accomplished dancer and athlete, gives back by coaching sporting In their first 18 months, 1,113 individual participants have
teams in a volunteer capacity. collectively run, jogged or walked 26,585kms and 152 individuals
parkrun Port Sorell was recognised as the Community Event of have volunteered 575 times.
the Year with the award accepted by Mrs Deb Hicks. Parents have bonded with teenage children, parents have shared
parkrun is a free weekly, social run, jog or walk around the pushing the pram, new friendships have been formed, and
foreshore of Port Sorell where it is all about participating and participants are staying active and healthy.
2 March-April 2020
YOUR ELECTED MORE PLACES TO QUENCH Clubs Tasmania are committed to
strengthening the community club industry
REPRESENTATIVES YOUR THIRST and has partnered with Latrobe Council to
Mayor Peter FRESHNEY .....0417 287 006 It is great to get out and about and enjoy specifically work through these issues and
D/Mayor Graeme BROWN...0417 598 116 the community and, to ensure that your needs.
Shayne (Cush) ALLISON .....0409 792 648 residents, visitors and their canine A community forum is being held at the
companions stay well hydrated while Latrobe Council Chambers, 170 Gilbert
Michael McLAREN ...................6426 2777
enjoying the great outdoors, Council has Street, Latrobe on Tuesday, 7 April,
Vonette MEAD .....................0407 055 180 recently installed some additional water
Sommer METSKE ................0409 622 710 commencing at 6:00pm.
fountains at key locations throughout the This is a free forum however your
Garry SIMS .......................... 0419 139 053 Latrobe Municipality. registration is essential to 1300 125 827 or
Gerrad WICKS ......................0488 325 590 via email to andrew@tha.asn.au
Lesley YOUNG .....................0419 326 250 Let’s get together and help strengthen our
community while increasing participation
BUILDING UPDATE and social cohesion.
A total of 50 building, plumbing, and
commercial applications and notifications CONDITIONS MUST BE
of works were received by Council during JUST RIGHT
December and January. The Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) will be
They comprised of 12 dwellings; 5 monitoring the Dooleys Hill (Latrobe) and
dwelling additions/alterations; 12 Pitcairn Street Reserve (Port Sorell)
outbuildings; 2 commercial/industrial; 3 burn units to determine if fuel reduction
other and 16 plumbing applications with a burning can take place this autumn.
conservative value of $14,688,172. Due to specific weather conditions
The commercial/industrial activities required to complete the burns safely and
included a transport depot in Thompsons their proximity to sensitive uses such as
Drive and a new classroom in Moriarty schools, aged care facilities, hospitals
Road. etc. the opportunities to conduct these
The number of applications is well above burns do not present themselves often.
this same time last year, nearly double. All necessary preparation work has
10TH ANNUAL WALK WITH DOGS taken place to put the TFS in the best
Dog lovers are invited to participate in the position to conduct the burns should
annual Port Sorell Canine Walk on These are located at Vine Street, Hawley; conditions allow. The TFS thanks the
Sunday, 22 March that supports the Delta Shearwater Village; the foreshore end of community for their understanding with
Therapy Dogs program. Rice Street, Port Sorell and at the Panatana respect to this.
The Delta Therapy Dogs Program involves Family Park in Port Street, Port Sorell. In particular, if you or any of your family
a group of dedicated volunteers and their CLUBS CAN THRIVE has health or breathing conditions that may
be made worse by smoke, please let us
Accredited Dogs visiting North West NOT JUST SURVIVE know as soon as you are able.
Coast aged care facility residents, adults What are the barriers to participation in
with disabilities and children in the If you have any questions or concerns,
your club? please contact us on 1800 000 699 or
classroom to share the joy of animal How can regional clubs work together,
companionship. email BRU@fire.tas.gov.au.
share resources to increase participation Further information on the Fuel Reduction
To support this great program, Delta and reduce volunteer workload?
Therapy Dogs are hosting Their 10th Program is available on the Tasmania Fire
How can Clubs Tasmania increase your Service website at
Annual Canine Community Walk at Port revenue, reduce costs and help community
Sorell on Sunday, 22 March and would http://www.fire.tas.gov.au.
clubs thrive and survive?
love you, with friends and family, and, of
course, your dog to join them again. There
is a choice of either a 2km or 4.5 km walk.
Registration commences at 10:30am
alongside the Port Sorell Fire Station, Rice
Street, Port Sorell with an 11:00am start.
The cost is $8 per family or $5 an
individual with every registration having a
chance to win a prize.
On return to the fire station, indulge in a
perfectly cooked sausage by the Port
Sorell Fire Brigade or take your dog
through the agility course.
Latrobe Council’s Animal Control Officer
will also be available to speak about
responsible dog ownership and raise
awareness of no-go areas in the Port Sorell
area.
For more information, contact Claire on
6424 8948 or just turn up on the day.
March-April 2020 3
COUNCIL LOBBIES FOR CHANGE TO NATIONAL HOUSING SITUATION
Local councils are currently shut out of the entire process and, as
in current cases, Council are reliant on information from
community members before we are aware that properties are
being used for this purpose. There are no checks in place to
confirm properties have visitor accommodation permits, no
checks that septic tanks are functioning or designed to cater for
the number of people being accommodated, no checks to see if
there are any outstanding code violations or that the buildings are
in any way compliant with Local Government provisions.
Latrobe Council has raised these and other issues with
representatives of the Department of Employment, Skills, Small
and Family Business and requested that their Guidelines be
amended to address this situation. This could be achieved by
requiring documentary evidence from Local Government and
In February, Latrobe Council issued an Emergency Order under Building Surveyors, as an attachment to the contracts, confirming
Section 245 of the Building Act 2016 that resulted in up to 70 that the accommodation meets all the associated planning,
people being evacuated from a Shearwater property due to building, plumbing and environmental code compliance regimes.
concerns over their immediate safety and wellbeing. While there is an appreciation that other cultures may prefer very
This particular property was being used as visitor accommodation different living arrangements, there remains Federal, State and
in conjunction with the Federal Government administered Local Government statutes that must be abided by within
Seasonal Workers Program. Australia to ensure basic human living conditions are provided.
Council’s investigations were impeded at almost every step, as Each application must be considered on its merit as one size does
access to, and requests for information relating to the property not necessarily fit all applications. Consideration needs to be
were refused. To those not personally involved, the current given to the location, occupancy levels, fire safety, access to
investigation may seem prolonged, but our team have always water, sewer and power infrastructure, transport and shops, etc.
been cognisant of privacy provisions, potential litigation and the Going forward, Council is seeking to address the Australian Local
need to ensure procedural fairness provisions are complied with. Government Association’s National Congress in June and will be
Council’s investigations and evidence-based actions have opened working collaboratively with the Local Government Association
a proverbial Pandora’s box and as a result, the spotlight has quite of Tasmania in a shared effort to improve the guidelines that
rightly shone on an issue that needed to be exposed. govern the living conditions of seasonal workers across the
The safety and welfare of the seasonal workers remains Council’s country.
priority but Council is also seeking major changes to the current Council will also be making a submission to the Senate
Seasonal Workers Program where self-certification of Committee inquiry into Temporary Migration and work to secure
accommodation by Approved Employers is clearly not an invitation to present our submission to the committee.
appropriate, nor are the checks and balances in place that would Our Council is appreciative of the compassion and genuine care
validate the declarations made by Approved Employers involved that is so evident in our community and thanks those who cared
in this scheme. enough to report their concerns.
LOCAL FACILITIES FOR HIRE Football Club as well as schools TREE COMMITTEE VACANCY
Throughout the Latrobe Municipality, (obviously after school hours). Council is inviting Expressions of Interest
there is a range of facilities that can be Additionally, there are many dining from persons with a knowledge and
hired for a diverse range of activities. options throughout Latrobe, Port Sorell, passion for gardening to fill an
While some of these are simply the room Northdown and Sassafras that would extraordinary vacancy on the Latrobe Tree
space with tables and chairs, at others you benefit from either a small meeting over a Committee.
can utilise kitchen and bar conveniences, cuppa or banquets for a group. This role will
stages and/or sound systems suitable for So, when you are planning your next assist with
staging productions of any size. meeting, think local. guiding the
In using such facilities, you are investing NURTURE THE MIND AND BODY Council on
in local organisations and sustaining their Would you participate in a Yoga, vegetation
ongoing activities, all of which have a Meditation and Mindfulness session in management
wider benefit to the community. Latrobe? throughout
So, next time you are looking for a venue, While yoga is well known for its physical the
no matter how big or small, why not benefits, combining it with mediation and Municipality
consider the Latrobe Senior Citizens mindfulness cultivates greater awareness for the
Clubroom; Latrobe Football Clubroom; between the mind and body, improving enjoyment of
Latrobe Basketball Clubroom; Latrobe one’s sense of self and wellbeing. future
Memorial Hall and Supper Room; Latrobe Proposed to be held mid-week and 90 generations.
and Port Sorell Bowls Clubs; Thirlstane minutes in duration, the coordinator is If you would like to volunteer to be part of
and Port Sorell Golf Clubs, Banksia Centre seeking to gauge community interest in this Sub-Committee, please forward your
and Camp Banksia, Port Sorell Memorial establishing this free community wellness details and experience in tree management
Hall, Australian Axeman’s Hall of Fame, activity. to council@latrobe.tas.gov.au or drop into
Port Sorell Surf Life Saving Club, If this is of interest to you, please register 170 Gilbert Street, Latrobe.
Moriarty Hall, Sassafras Community Hall, your available days and times via email to You don’t have to have a degree in this
Rubicon Grove Development Room, Natalie.Cornish@gmail.com. field; you may have gained your
Wesley Vale Community Church Hall, Should there be enough interest, it is experience over a lifetime of gardening.
Bridge of Hope Church Hall, Wesley Vale expected that these sessions would The council would value your
commence in late April. involvement.
4 March-April 2020
STAGE 1 WATER RESTRICTIONS UNTIL 31 MARCH
TasWater reminds residents that Stage 1 water restrictions continue to remain in effect until 31 March 2020.
This is due to very dry conditions across much the state, along with low rainfall over the last 36 months and the uncertainty around
substantial rainfall in the immediate future. While some rainfall may be experienced, the Bureau of Meteorology advises that it will
take several months of above-average rain to make up the deficits in our waterways and reservoirs.
The Stage 1 restrictions are designed to reduce non-essential water usage by 20 per cent, applying solely to drinking water. Greywater,
tank water, bore water or recycled water are exempt.
So what can and can’t you do?
Residential, public and commercial gardens For construction, using water Permitted
for dust or pollutant
Watering gardens is allowed on Any day
suppression, or earth
the following days:
compaction by using a hose
Manual watering systems can 6am - 8am and 8pm - 10pm fitted with a flow cut-off device
only be used between the hours or a vehicle fitted with
of: sprinklers
Automatic watering systems can Midnight - 4am Hosing for general cleaning of Not permitted at any time
only be used between the hours hard surfaces such as paths,
of: driveways and paved areas
Handheld hoses fitted with a Any time
Washing Vehicles
trigger nozzle, buckets or
watering cans can only be used A bucket, high-pressure Any time
between the hours of: cleaning device or commercial
car wash
Watering of lawns Watering of lawns by any of
the above methods A handheld hose fitted with a May be used only for pre-
trigger nozzle rinsing and rinsing at home
Sporting Grounds
Residential or commercial pools & spas
Watering of sporting grounds is Any day
allowed on the following days: Emptying and refilling existing - Up to 2,000 litres: may
pools, and filling new pools and only be refilled, or filled for
Manual watering systems can 6am - 8am and 8pm - 10pm spas: the first time, using a
only be used between the hours handheld hose with a trigger
of: nozzle, a bucket or automatic
Automatic watering systems can Midnight - 4am water top-up device
only be used between the hours - More than 2,000 litres: may
of: only be refilled, or filled for
the first time, when the
Handheld hoses fitted with a Any time
property owner has an
trigger nozzle, buckets or
approved Exemption from
watering cans can only be used
TasWater.
between the hours of:
Topping up pools and spas: Only using a handheld hose
Paving, concrete and other hard surfaces fitted with a trigger nozzle, a
Spot cleaning for safety, health, Permitted bucket, watering can or
animal welfare or emergency automatic water top up
reasons with a hose fitted with a device.
trigger nozzle or with high- * Manual watering systems are those that require you to
pressure cleaning equipment physically turn on a tap. Automatic systems are controlled by
an electronic device.
MERSEY MLC TO INTRODUCE END OF LIFE CHOICES LEGISLATION IN AUGUST
The Legislative Council perspective as well as the main important. It is the right to caring and safeguarding role,
Member for Mersey, Michael principles and strategies choose. along with the independent
Gaffney MLC, has recently detailed in the draft bill. The Since my commitment to this oversight, monitoring and
concluded extensive parliamentary process was also legislation has become public, reporting requirements, which
consultation (35 forums) with explained. I have received letters and will be contained within the
the broad community to The Honourable Michael emails of support, however, Tasmanian Legislation.”
present his draft of the “End- Gaffney stated “I support a law some correspondence also A copy of the draft Bill is
of-Life (Voluntary Assisted that will allow choices for contains some extremely sad, available online at
Dying) Bill 2020” which he competent adults to end their gut-wrenching and traumatic http://www.parliament.tas.gov.
intends to introduce into the suffering and have more situations - many of which au/LC/gaffney/EOL.pdf; via
Upper House in August this control. could have been avoided if email to
year. For those individuals whose EOLC(VAD) legislation was eolc@parliament.tas.gov.au; by
These forums provide a health situation is causing accessible to Tasmanians. phoning 6422 3000 or calling
background to voluntary intolerable suffering, this Doctors and health clinicians, at Shop 3 Lauriston Arcade,
assisted dying from an debate is exceptionally as it has been demonstrated 126 Best Street, Devonport.
international, national and local elsewhere, play an importantMarch-April 2020 5
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT TO INFORM PUBLIC POLICY AND DIRECTION
There are a number of opportunities for youth engagement that currently exist and with the potential to guide policy makers -
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES MISSION AUSTRALIA’S ANNUAL YOUTH SURVEY
The Mental Health Council of Tasmania (MHCT) are holding Mission Australia’s Youth Survey is Australia's largest annual
consultations with young people aged from 12-25 years as well as survey of young people aged from 15-19 years and is key
people working with those young people and interested persons to evidence utilised as a policy platform by governments, non-
better understand their experience of the Tasmanian mental health government organisations, schools and community organisations
service system. around the country.
The sessions are seeking input on: The survey seeks to identify young people’s values, aspirations
• What existing mental health and wellbeing supports are and concerns on an annual basis.
working well for young people in your community? Last year the survey had a special focus on young people’s voice,
• What challenges exist around accessing good mental health experiences of bullying and disability.
supports? 25,126 respondents identified the top three barriers to achieving
• What would help to improve wellbeing for young people in post-school goals as being academic ability (20%), mental health
your community? (17%) and financial difficulty (12%). Their top three personal
and are a great opportunity to provide the basis of improving and concerns were identified as coping with stress (45%), school or
integrating Tasmania’s mental health services and the wellbeing study problems (34%) and mental health (33%).
of young Tasmanians. This year’s survey launches on 31 March. To register your
The nearest sessions will be held in Devonport, at the paranaple interest in the youth survey, go to
centre, 137 Rooke Street, Devonport on 18 March with the www.missionaustralia.com.au/what-we-do/research-impact-
community session for people working with youth or interested policy-advocacy/youth-survey
persons in the Aberdeen Room from 12 noon until 1:30pm and NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK
youth specifically in the Melrose Room from 5:00pm until National Youth Week celebrates the effort
7:00pm. and contribution of young people aged 12-
The sessions will include a presentation from MHCT plus some 25 in their community and will be held this
workshop activities. year from 1-8 April. The theme for the
Registrations are essential by emailing Ezra Thomas at Youth Week Tasmania 2020 is Stand as
ethomas@mhct.org.au or phoning 0431 792 073. One.
Details of events and celebrations will be
posted at www.ynot.org.au/young-people/youth-week-tasmania
WILL YOU RESPECT THEM? 170 Gilbert Street, Latrobe for free and Historical works to convert saltmarsh
ANZAC Day again falls within the school kick start the new year free of clutter! vegetation to pasture have also reduced
holidays, which will no doubt have an Tips for getting your mobile phone saltmarsh extent.
impact on local Services (refer to the front ready for recycling Also, sediment and nutrient transfer from
page for details). • What is accepted? Mobile phones, their the intensively farmed catchments
There are a few ways that you can support batteries, chargers, accessories and upstream have a detrimental impact.
this significant occasion. wearables. This project commenced this summer,
1. You can simply attend one or more of • Before you recycle, download your with contractors and Landcare volunteers
the three Services; data, log out of online accounts and working on controlling Rice Grass and is
2. If you are a serving or returned defence perform a reset. Watch MobileMuster’s supported by the Cradle Coast Authority,
person, school, community, sport and data management how-to videos for through funding from the Australian
service organisations, you may like to more information. Government’s National Landcare
Program.
march as a group in either of the • We ensure that nothing is resold and all
Latrobe Services. There is no march at data is destroyed in the recycling
Port Sorell; process.
3. You may like to lay a wreath or book MobileMuster is the recycling program of
(donated to a local organisation) at the the Australian mobile phone industry and
Latrobe Citizens Commemorative is accredited by the Federal Government.
Service.
If you wish to march or lay a wreath/book, PROTECTING COASTAL
please register with Latrobe Council on SALTMARSH North-West coasters - is there something
6426 4444 by Friday 17 April. This will Cradle Coast Natural Resource you are part of that you think other people
enable you to be provided with details of Management recently announced that they should hear about?
the order and process to ensure these would be delivering a project over the next The Van Diemen Project, Switch
Services run respectfully and efficiently. four years, that focussed on protecting the Tasmania and Cradle Coast Authority are
Please note that road closures and detours Threatened Ecological Community, bringing their Bright Ideas Speed Pitch
via Cotton Street, Latrobe will apply half Coastal Saltmarsh, in the Rubicon-Port Night to The Cherry Shed, 243 Gilbert
an hour before and during both Latrobe Sorell Estuary. Street, Latrobe on 10 March from 5:30pm-
Services. One of the biggest threats to Coastal 7:00pm.
USE IT OR RECYCLE IT Saltmarsh in north-west Tasmania is the Anyone can pitch about anything - it just
Do you have an old mobile stored at invasive weed, Rice Grass (Spartina has to be 60 seconds long or you can
home? Don’t let them go to waste. If it anglica), that competes with saltmarsh simply register to come and listen to what
can’t be reused, it’s time to recycle them vegetation while also restricting water and other people have to say.
through MobileMuster. nutrient flow, invading commercial oyster Find Switch Tasmania on Facebook or call
Simply drop them off, along with any leases, and trapping sediment causing a 6408 7005 for more information.
accessories, at the Latrobe Council office, build-up of banks that impact recreational
areas.6 March-April 2020
HOW MUCH OF YOUR Australia and Queensland and suggests KEEP YOUR LOAD
significant room for improvement.
RECYCLING IS RECYCLED? It also shows that there are many materials OFF THE ROAD1
Councils and Material Recovery Facilities which could be recycled that are being Unsecured loads can cause damage,
(MRFs) aim to recover as much recyclable disposed of as garbage instead. serious crashes and death by falling onto
material as possible from kerbside Most of Tasmania’s and Australia’s the road and into the path of other
recycling bins. recycling gets processed in Australia. The vehicles.
Audits of kerbside recycling bins in Australian Government’s 2018 National Road users carrying a load, either on the
Tasmania show that, on average, around Waste Report showed that of the 37 back or top of a vehicle or trailer, must
11% of a bin’s contents cannot be recycled million tonnes of waste recycled, 33 make sure it does not move, flap, sway or
via the MRF. The range is million tonnes were undertaken in blow off.
typically from 5% - 15% Australia (89%), and four million When towing a light trailer, the rear
depending on the tonnes were exported for overhang distance (ROH) should not
suburb/town. recycling. exceed 3.7 meters.
This may be because the Currently, there are a lack of Cover, restrain or store items securely to
item in the bin is not processing facilities and a lack prevent damage, a serious crash or a fine.
recyclable i.e. is garbage; is of demand for recycled input Always remember that your life and the
contaminated i.e. a bottle full material that prevents all material life of others relies on proper load
of liquid or is recyclable but not from being recycled in Australia. restraint.
via the kerbside bin service i.e. soft Asia is a major source of the world’s For information on how to accurately
plastics or e-waste. manufacturing output and has a higher calculate the ROH or secure your load visit
Items that the MRF cannot recycle are sent level of demand for recycled input https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/__data/as
to landfill so, as a guide, around 11% of materials. sets/pdf_file/0005/172490/Carrying_Loads
the contents of kerbside recycling bins are Markets are constantly changing, however, _-_Information_Bulletin-_July_.pdf
sent to landfill. and in August 2019 the Australian If you would like to know more about the
When looking at the resource recovery rate Government committed $20 million to Community Road Safety Committee,
of all Australian states and territories, innovative projects designed to grow please contact Councillor Lesley Young on
Tasmania recovers around 50% of reusable Australia’s domestic recycling industry. 0419 326 250.
waste which is on par with Western For more information, please go to
http://rethinkwaste.com.au/
DO YOU NEED FUNDING FOR YOUR COMMUNITY PROJECT?
ARTS LOANS LATROBE COUNCIL’S SMALL GRANTS
Arts Tasmanian are offering from $1,000 and up to $15,000 to Latrobe Council’s grants program will open from 2 March for
eligible individuals, groups and organisations by way of an art projects starting after 30 June 2020.
loan to invest towards capital improvements and equipment • Emerging Needs Grants
purchases. • Arts, Culture and Festival Sponsorship
Applications close on 9 March with more information available For all details regarding the grant guidelines and application
online at https://www.arts.tas.gov.au/funding/programs/loans or forms, please visit www.latrobe.tas.gov.au/community/grants.
by phoning 6165 6666 or emailing grants@arts.tas.gov.au Applications close at 12 noon on 8 May.
A further round will open on 14 August. Email council@latrobe.tas.gov.au or phone 6426 4444 for
HYDRO TASMANIA GRANTS enquiries.
Hydro Tasmania’s 2020 round of community grants is open for Applicants will be advised late June with the projects unable to
applications by not-for-profits and community organisations commence prior to Agreements being signed.
around Tasmania until the end of March. NEW BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
Applications close at 5:00pm on 27 March. The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family
All the details are available on the Hydro Tasmania website at Business through the NEIS Program provides personalised
https://www.hydro.com.au/community/community-grants support to help you become a self-employed business owner.
TASMANIA COMMUNITY FUND - ROUND 40 Individuals not in employment, education or training who are
The Tasmanian Community Fund invites organisations to apply interested in running their own business may be eligible for New
for a small or medium grant to support a variety of community Business Assistance with NEIS.
initiatives. There are 8,600 places available nationally each year, delivered
$1.2 million is available statewide for small general grants of by a network of 21 NEIS providers.
$1,000 to $20,000 and medium general grants $20,001 to New Business Assistance can help by providing:
$70,000. This is an extremely competitive grants program. • Accredited small business training;
Applicants should provide the information requested in the • Personalised mentoring and support from a NEIS provider in
guidelines by the closing dates - small grants close on 18 March the first year of the new business to help the individual put
2020 and applications for medium grants close on 8 April 2020. their business idea into practice; and
Late applications will not be accepted. • NEIS Allowance for up to 39 weeks and NEIS Rental
Guidelines and access to the link for the on-line application forms Assistance for up to 26 weeks (if eligible).
are available from the website at www.tascomfund.org. For a For more information, go to jobs.gov.au/neis • find your local
hard copy of the guidelines email admin@tascomfund.org or NEIS provider on the Find a Provider page on jobactive.gov.au •
phone the Fund Office on 6165 8333. talk to your jobactive, ParentsNext or Disability Employment
Applicants will be advised of the assessment decision by mid- Services provider or call the Employment Services Information
June 2020. Funding decisions are final. Line on 13 62 68.
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Tasmania PoliceMarch-April 2020 7
RENEE BENEFITS FROM ANNUAL Y11-12 EDUCATION BURSARY
Miss Renee Flack of Latrobe (pictured with Mayor Peter Freshney) was recently
awarded Latrobe Council’s annual Y11-12 Education Bursary of $1,000 to support her
future learning.
Miss Flack has taken on a heavy workload this year at Don College, which includes
Maths Methods 4, Physical Science, Environmental Science and Sport and Recreation
to pursue her desired career in the field of environmental engineering or environmental
science.
Latrobe Council offers this funding support each year to an eligible resident seeking to
continue their education into Year 11 or 12 and just needing that little bit of an extra
hand to so do.
Applicants self-nominate and must meet certain criteria throughout the year.
If you would like to know more about this scholarship, details are available online at
https://www.latrobe.tas.gov.au/community/youth.
Applications close in early December each year.
STAY UPDATED are underway to expand the exhibition If you need any assistance with ATDW,
The following are an update on articles in period and potentially make it accessible please email atdw@tourism.tas.gov.au or
the last newsletter - for viewing by the community. phone 6165 5286.
SPEED REDUCTION ON PARKERS COASTAL PATHWAY - AMBLESIDE COUNCIL’S WORKS REPORT
FORD ROAD TO LATROBE The following works are scheduled to be
The Cradle Coast Authority have undertaken throughout the Latrobe
Council received 23 submissions during
appointed CBB Contracting Pty Ltd to Municipality during March and April:
the community feedback period about the
proposal to reduce the speed limit to 60km progress the development of the Coastal CIVIL CONSTRUCTION AND
per hour along Parkers Ford Road between Pathway between Ambleside and Latrobe MAINTENANCE TEAM
Port Sorell Main Road and Gardams Road. with works commencing mid-February. • Club Drive Reconstruction
21 of these were in support of the speed The project has started from the Devonport between Alexander Street and
limit reduction, 2 opposed. end and will proceed to Latrobe. Quinlan Crescent
Amongst the submissions, there were • Stanley Street construction of kerb
comments to further extend the speed and channel, footpath and frontage
reduction through to Squeaking Point, into Bosworth Park
upgrading the road, develop a shared
• Gilbert Street footpath
pathway and enforce the current speed
reconstruction between Bradshaw
limits.
Street and Lewis Street
What now?
Councillors were advised that a road • Rural roadside spraying program
upgrade will not reduce the number of • Gravel road maintenance grading
access points along this section of road, and re-sheeting
which is a significant consideration when • Rural roadside drainage
establishing speed limits. It is envisaged that works from the Latrobe maintenance
There was support for the construction of a boundary will commence mid-year with • Roadside footpath maintenance
sealed, shared pathway to enhance the expected completion in January 2021.
safety and amenity of this developing This project is a tri-partied project, funded TOWN SERVICES TEAM
residential area. by the Local, State and Federal • General facilities maintenance
After a site inspection, Councillors will Governments. GREEN SPACES TEAM
consider whether Gardams Road and FREE TOURISM AND • Bosworth Park Stage 2 landscaping
Panatana Drive should also be included in
the speed reduction following which
EVENT PROMOTION and improvements
The Australian Tourism Data Warehouse • Port Sorell Recreation Ground
Council will prepare a plan and proposal
(ATDW) is a national tourism database upgrades to clubrooms frontage
seeking approval from the Transport
used by travel distributors to source including drainage
Commissioner for the speed reduction.
PORT SORELL MEALS ON WHEELS
product information for their websites. • Perkins Park Ground upgrades -
Tourism Tasmania’s Discover Tasmania sub-soil drainage installation
Port Sorell Meals on Wheels Coordinator, website automatically lists Tasmanian
Geoff Hicks, advised that seven new • General parks tree and vegetation
tourism businesses that are registered with maintenance
volunteers have signed up but more are ATDW.
always welcome. Should you have any queries, please do
Discover Tasmania receives over two
If you wish to volunteer and support the not hesitate to contact Council's
million visits a year and provides
elderly to remain living in their own Operations Manager on 6426 4453.
extensive information on Tasmanian
homes, please phone Mr Hicks on tourism businesses including
6428 6353 or 0419 911 268. accommodation, attractions, food and
HERE WE ARE drink, events, tours and hire services.
Workshops at Rubicon Grove, Port Sorell Tourism Tasmania is unable to display
are scheduled for 30 March and 6 April. business listings that are not active in
The resulting works will be available for ATDW, so please ensure your listing is
viewing primarily by residents, their kept up to date.
friends and family, and staff as a mini All listings are FREE for Tasmanian
exhibition within the centre however talks tourism businesses.8 March-April 2020
TESTING CONTINUES FROM GROUNDWATER BORES
Following the installation of additional onsite and offsite The following precautions continue to apply:
groundwater bores at the former Port Sorell Landfill site between 1. No smoking or naked flames within the Waste Transfer Station
November and January, further sampling and testing is occurring. site.
These tests will assess the groundwater for any potential impacts 2. Access to the Waste Transfer Station and Tip Shop is by the
on the water table and aquifers in the area. main entry in Hawk Hill Road and only during opening hours.
When complete, this testing will provide Council with a better 3. Avoid drinking creek or bore water.
understanding of the site’s rehabilitation requirements, geological 4. Avoid swimming in the creek or downstream dams to prevent
and hydrogeological information and the completion of an accidental ingestion of water.
updated risk assessment.
As a reminder, this site contains some potential hazards. To 5. Do not eat any fish or shellfish caught in the creek.
minimise the risk of any possible exposure, Council ask the 6. Do not use creek or bore water on vegetables or fruit trees. Do
public to stay within the Waste Transfer Station and Tip Shop not use creek water on lawns.
area and to follow all signage and instructions. Gas monitoring For more information on the environmental testing and
and alarm systems continue to be operated at the site, which also rehabilitation project, visit www.latrobe.tas.gov.au or call the
remains a no-smoking zone. Council office on 6426 4444.
MERSEY GETS A LIFT (OR 4) Your support is therefore greatly movies, books and DVDs. There is no set
Works are continuing with the replacement appreciated. reading list, no waiting list to join and it’s
of four lifts at the Mersey Community If you can give a couple of hours a month free! It’s on the second Tuesday of each
Hospital (MCH). towards the running of the kiosk, as a month from 1:30pm - 2:30pm.
The two lifts at the hospital’s main entry member of the Mersey Community Twisted Stitches is looking for new
are currently being replaced as Stage 1 of Hospital Auxiliary, please contact members to attend a once a month session
the works to better meet the needs of Maureen (0488 784 654). on the fourth Thursday of each month.
patients and staff. Once these lifts have PROFILING ARTISTIC TALENT This knitting/crochet group is free to
been replaced, the hospital’s other two lifts Each month The Crowded Lounge at 127- attend with no experience necessary. Just
- located adjacent to the Emergency 129 Gilbert Street, Latrobe profiles an bring along some wool, needles and
Department - will be replaced. artist through a small exhibition of their enthusiasm and a mentor will get you
There will always be two lifts operational work. started.
throughout the project. For March, Nita Poultney is exhibiting her Rock and Rhyme for the littlies involves
masterpieces 'For the Love of Gardens'. singing, dancing and making music to
Nita’s artworks are in acrylic and are songs and rhymes, with a story to follow.
primarily flowering garden plants and a There is no need to make a booking just
butterfly or two. turn up on Monday mornings at 10:00am.
Throughout April, Stefanie Carter’s will The Latrobe Library is open from 1:00pm
feature stylised Manga pencil sketches of until 4:00pm every Monday, Tuesday,
portraits and figures. Thursday and Friday.
Local Tasmanian artists that would like to The Latrobe Library Computer Hub
have the opportunity to display their work alongside is open every day except
are asked to contact Michelle at The Wednesday from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Crowded Lounge on 0459 239 192. TARGA VEHICLES ON DISPLAY
The Crowded Lounge is open Mondays Targa Tasmania will once again race over
from 8:00am until 3.00pm and all other closed roads throughout Tasmania from
MCH Nursing Director Anthony Hurst weekdays from 9:00am until 3:00pm. 27 April to 2 May.
said the entire project was expected to take BOOK EARLY RECOMMENDED Leg One on Monday, 27 April will see
six months to complete. On International Women’s Day (6 March), participants compete in the Moriarty Stage
“We’ve undertaken extensive planning to the Latrobe Library will be presenting Jan of the competition.
ensure that these works are completed Dixon from the Quiet Cone to discuss This starts at Valleyfield Road, travels
quickly and that disruption to our services running a successful health/relaxation along Oppenheims Road, into Hermitage
is kept to a minimum,” Mr Hurst said. centre and the hurdles she overcame whilst Lane and concludes along Bonneys Lane.
“We ask visitors and patients to look out striving to create a sense of support, These roads will be closed to all traffic
for directional signage and, if coming to wellbeing and community in our locality. from 8:27am until 12:57pm.
the hospital for an appointment, please Julie Anne Serafin will continue her talk - From Moriarty, they arrive at the Latrobe
arrive a little earlier than usual, just to give Birds of Tasmania - on 28 April. Julie’s Recreation Ground for their lunch break
yourself time to find your way.” talk includes discussion about endemic between 9:00am until 12 noon.
ATM INSTALLED NEAR KIOSK birds, local shorebirds and the biology of Vehicles will continually be arriving and
The Mersey Community Hospital birds. There was a huge response to this departing throughout this time. While
Auxiliary was thrilled that their Christmas talk last year and it was floor space only in drivers and navigators enjoy local catering,
Raffle, containing many goodies, was won the end. the vehicles can be viewed by the public.
by a local family with lots of children to Both events will be held on their For full details of this year’s Targa
share the excitement. respective dates from 1:30pm - 2:30pm for Tasmania competition, go online to
To continue to support the fundraising a gold coin donation, inclusive of tea and www.targa.com.au
efforts of the Auxiliary, the Mersey coffee afterwards. Bookings are essential
Community Hospital has recently installed through www.eventbrite.com.au or
an ATM near the kiosk. Profits from all directly with the Latrobe Library on 6478
sales are reinvested in the Mersey 4220.
Community Hospital through the purchase The Latrobe Library Book Club has started
of equipment and aids that benefit patients. again! The book club talks about the latestMarch-April 2020 9
RUBICON GROVE ANNUAL The aim of this playgroup is primarily Club members continue to support the
two-fold - Lions Club of Latrobe with the operation
GENERAL MEETING 1. to support pre-schoolers as they learn of their canteen at the Latrobe Speedway.
The Rubicon Grove Auxiliary attended the to play and interact with other In you would like to know more about the
Rubicon Grove Christmas Party last year children; and Lions Club of Port Sorell, please contact
and presented residents with gifts. The 2. provide connection and support Mr Denzil King on 0467 286 235.
Christmas Raffle was drawn on this day
with first prize won by one of the residents
amongst families within the PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS BOTH
community. Port Sorell and Latrobe Community
at the home. Latrobe Primary School has also partnered
The Annual General Meeting of the Enterprises Ltd (PSandLCE) is looking
with this initiative and will be providing a forward to a very successful year in 2020.
Rubicon Grove Auxiliary will be held in referral pathway to the Education
the Development Room at Rubicon Grove, A promising start is the formalisation of
Department’s school-based Launch into the Referral Agreement between the
89 Club Drive, Shearwater at 1:00pm on Learning (LiL) activities.
18 March. All existing and new members PSandLCE and the Latrobe Football Club
If you have pre-schooler/s and are Inc. This partnership is a step forward in
are most welcome to attend. interested in participating in this
Just a reminder that the community recognising the importance of the
playgroup, just come along and seek out collaboration of organisations for the
knitting group continues to be held each Nelleka or give her a call on 0405 464 023
Thursday from 6:30pm at Rubicon Grove. benefit of their members and the
if you have any questions. Parking is community at large.
Please call Kaye on 0459 47 58 if you available at the rear of the grounds, off
have any questions otherwise, just turn up In return for business from members, the
Kings Lane. bank will provide a commission for the
with your knitting needles and wool.
The Auxiliary is contactable by phoning COMMUNITY EVENT FOCUS club e.g. an average home loan can do
Sharron (0419 352 359) or Elaine (0408 The Lions Club of Port Sorell above average things for the club.
637 019). has survived a busy summer Community Bank Board directors and staff
with supporting the will provide support at club events
LATROBE PLAYGROUP BEGINS reinvigorated Port Sorell throughout the season and further build the
The latest playgroup auspiced by Fiesta and hosting Australia relationships by way of sausage sizzles,
Playgroup Tasmania has commenced at Day celebrations. guest speakers and the like. This Referral
the Latrobe Baptist Church Hall, 125 Their next community event will be the Agreement is an exciting initiative for any
Gilbert Street, Latrobe from 10:00am until coordination of the ANZAC Day Dawn organisation and the Community Bank is
12 noon each Friday during school terms Service at Port Sorell with all invited to keen to provide similar agreements with
for children aged 0-4 years and their attend. The Service will be held at the other organisations in the Latrobe and Port
parent/guardian. Port Sorell Defence Memorial on the Sorell communities.
An Emerging Needs Grant from Latrobe corner of Rice and Meredith Streets, Port Please contact the Port Sorell branch or
Council, enabled the Latrobe Baptist Sorell and commence at 6:00am. Latrobe agency for information on any of
Church to fence off a section of lawn area Unfortunately, the Mulled Wine in May the financial products available and a staff
beside the church and has purchased play Festival will not go ahead in 2020 but member will either deal with your enquiry
items, bikes, scooters as well as received there are plans to return in 2021. Stay at the branch or visit your home or
donations of other toys to ensure the tuned for details. workplace.
children will be a very happy group.
NEW DRUMS LIGHTEN THE LATROBE FEDERAL BAND LOAD
The Latrobe Federal Band They will then start
started the year with their rehearsing for State Solo
annual performance at the and Party Competitions in
Henley-on-Mersey Australia May, followed by the
Day festival, showcasing their Burnie Eisteddfod in June
new bass and snare drums that with long term sights set on
were purchased after securing the State Championships in
a $5,000 grant from Hydro Devonport on 19-20
Tasmania and are less than September.
1/3rd the weight of the 50-year- If you are aged from 8-80
old drums they used to have. and love brass band
Coming up is their ANZAC performance, maybe you’d
Concert the evening of Friday, 24 April. This Concert at the like to join the Latrobe Federal Band which is soon celebrating
Latrobe Memorial Hall, Gilbert Street, Latrobe will commence at 150 years of continuous operation, an Australian record!
7:00pm and showcase a variety of ‘war-themed’ music including They offer a range of brass instruments in all sizes and provide
some sing-along music. A guest artist will also feature with them free of charge to band members.
refreshments and Anzac biscuits available for purchase at Tuition is provided in a friendly, small-group environment by
intermission. Tickets will be available at the door and cost $10 accomplished and experienced musicians and at extremely
Adults, $5 children with Under 5’s free. affordable rates. The first month is even free.
Contrary to popular opinion, there are no trumpets in a brass Rehearsals are held each Monday during school terms as follows:
band. Instead, they use cornets which are similar but more • Beginner’s Band: 6:00pm-7:00pm (tutored by Melinda Poon
compact and with a lovely mellow tone. and assistants)
On ANZAC Day, three cornet players will perform the Last Post • Youth Band: 6:00pm-7:30pm (Musical Director Dominique
at Dawn Services at Latrobe, Railton and Sheffield. The full Baker)
Band will march and perform at the 9:50am Latrobe Service;
• Senior Band: 7:30pm-9:30pm (Musical Director Geoff Dell)
March at the Sheffield Service and play and March at the Railton
Service. For more information, email dgbaker29@gmail.com or phone
Dominique (0455 568 742).10 March-April 2020
ARTISTS BEAUTIFY STABLE Members meet regularly from 10:00am enhance this much-anticipated
During December, some members of until 12 noon on the 4th Monday of each publication.
Rubicon River Arts painted features on month (February to November) at the If you have helped the club as volunteers
the hobby horses in preparation for races Latrobe Senior Citizens Clubrooms, or think you can spare the time to join
at the Henley-on-Mersey Australia Day 18 Hamilton Street, Latrobe. Meetings Rotary or would like to provide feedback
festival at Bells Parade. are generally followed by an opt-in lunch. on the calendar, then please get in touch
Each wooden horse was taped up to The Mersey Valley Ladies Probus Club with any current Rotarian or email
define a sharp painted finish, an Inc currently has 50 members with plenty info@rcol.org.au
enjoyable task which produced a fine of time to socialise over morning tea and CURTIS IN FORM
stable of hobby horses. at their many club activities, which It has been a good couple of months for
include dining out (monthly), Book Club, one of the Latrobe Croquet Club’s junior
birthday/friendship morning tea members, Curtis Mead (pictured).
(monthly), a movie group as well as bus
trips and social outings.
So, if you are retired or semi-retired; new
to the area; looking to make new friends
or your circumstances have changed and
you need to get out and meet people,
please contact Alida on 6424 7536 for
more information. You will be made to
feel most welcome.
BUSHFIRE PRIORITY
Over the last month
or so the Rotary
Club has farewelled
Members’ exhibitions change regularly Adrian and Heather
with different media on display at the Ryan at a special Rotary meeting and run
Latrobe Arts Hub. Come along and find a successful Henley-on-Mersey Australia
yourself a piece of original Tasmanian Day festival in conjunction with the
artwork for your home or for a gift to be Lions Club of Latrobe and Latrobe
treasured for life. Council. A big thank you to all volunteers
Rasa Dunlop will be leading a Spinning who helped make these occasions such a
Workshop on 18 April for adults only. success.
Places are limited and bookings are On Australia Day, Rotarian Carolyn
essential. McLennan was presented with the 2020
Please see the 2020 Workshop Calendar Latrobe Australia Day Award,
available on Rubicon River Arts Inc recognising her many years of In December Curtis won the Club’s A
Facebook page at community involvement including the Grade Golf Croquet Championship
https://www.facebook.com/rubicon.river. recent Rotary charity dinner that raised defeating Malcolm Maney in a tie break
arts/ and in What’s On for future funds for Rural Alive and Well. This with a magnificent jump shot from the
workshop dates and details. event was run by Carolyn and two other boundary. To the uninitiated, a jump shot
Interested persons are encouraged to new members of Rotary. is when you hit the ball in such a way that
register early to avoid disappointment. The Club’s newest Rotarians continue to it jumps over the opponent’s ball and
Workshop fees are discounted for maintain their enthusiasm and drive goes through the hoop to score a point.
members. Rotary’s involvement in community In January he travelled to Western
Future meetings of Rubicon River Arts initiatives. This was further Australia to compete in the Under 21’s
will be held at the Latrobe Arts Hub, demonstrated at the end of February National Championships at Geraldton.
21 George Street, Latrobe on 7 March when they coordinated the hosting of a Playing some of the country’s top players
and 4 April from 10:00am - 12 noon. All Trivia night in aid of the Bushfire Curtis did exceptionally well coming
interested persons are most welcome. Appeal. third overall.
For more information about Rubicon Much of Rotary’s fundraising has been A new boundary fence has been erected
River Arts Inc. Events, you can find them directed to Rotary Australia for the around the croquet lawns thanks to a
on Facebook or email rubicon-river- Rotary Bushfire Appeal. These appeal grant from the Tasmanian Community
arts@googlegroups.com, call Angela on funds are distributed by local Rotary Fund and the Latrobe Council.
0498 243 460 or call into Latrobe Arts Clubs within their local areas. Regrettably, it became necessary to fence
Hub, 21 George Street, Latrobe. The club continues to hold monthly the lawns off from the general public as
PROBUS CONTINUES TO GROW BBQs at Bunnings to fundraise for unfortunately, the club was experiencing
considerable lawn damage from people
Probus is a community community projects.
Stay tuned for details of Rotary’s riding scooters and bikes across the
organisation that provides
Excellence Awards Night in May, where lawns.
friendship, fellowship and
many in the community are formally In September the club will be co-hosting
fun to retirees.
recognised for distinction in a variety of the Croquet National Championships and
Joining a local club will
activities; and a potential July event. it is essential their lawns are in top
expose you not only to new people but
Details in the next newsletter. condition for that event.
also guest speakers on interesting
The club is currently finalising the Rotary If you would like to try croquet, please
subjects every month.
calendar sales and would like your telephone Chris (0499 990 239).
The Mersey Valley Ladies Probus Club
Inc. has been active for 32 years and is feedback to assist with continuing to
not a fundraising club.March-April 2020 11
WHAT’S ON 18 Rubicon Grove Annual General
Meeting at Rubicon Grove, 89 Club
11:00pm. Admission fees apply.
12 Junior Fish Out Day at Taylor’s
MARCH Drive, Shearwater at 1:00pm. Dam, 9022 Bass Highway, Latrobe
Exhibition by Nita Poultney at The 18 Mental Health Workshop at the from 10:00am until 3:00pm.
Crowded Lounge, 127-129 Gilbert paranaple centre, Devonport at 12 0417 505 887
Street, Latrobe during open hours. noon and 5:00pm. Refer to page 5 12 Gypsy Rose perform at Shearwater
6 Running a Successful article for more information. Resort Tavern, Shearwater from
Health/Relaxation Centre with Jan 20 Eat and Greet at Wesley Vale 4:00pm until 8:00pm. Admission
Dixon at the Latrobe Library from Community Church Hall, cnr Wesley $5pp. Bookings for dinner - 6428
1:30pm. Refer to page 8 Vale Road and Port Sorell Main Road, 6205
8 Junior Fish Out Wesley Vale from 6:30pm. Byo a 17 Eat and Greet at Wesley Vale
Day at Taylor’s plate of food to share. Community
Dam, 9022 Bass 0408 134 057 Church
Highway, Latrobe 22 Port Sorell Canine Walk supporting Hall, cnr
from 10:00am until Delta Therapy Dogs. Registration at Wesley
3:00pm. 10:30am, walk starts at 11:00am. Vale Road
0417 505 887 6424 8948 and Port
8 Matt and CJ perform at 22 Irish Music Sorell Main
Shearwater Resort Tavern, Shearwater Concert with a Road, Wesley Vale from 6:30pm.
from 6:30pm until 10:00pm. Free Soup and Sandwich Byo plate of food to share. 0408
entry. www.vandiemensband.com.au Lunch at 76 Chapel 134 057
10 Bright Ideas Speed Pitch Night at Road, Sassafras from 18 Spinning Workshop with Rasa
The Cherry Shed, 243 Gilbert Street, 12 noon. Irish songs Dunlop at 21 George Street, Latrobe
Latrobe from 5:30pm until 7:00pm. by sung by ‘In the from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Learn to spin
Register at 6408 7005. Groove’ will be fibres. Adults only, beginners
10 Latrobe Council Meeting at the performed at welcome, limited numbers.
Latrobe Council Chambers, 170 intervals during the luncheon. Cost: Registrations via
Gilbert Street, Latrobe from5:000pm. $20 per person. To book, phone www.facebook.com/rubicon.river.arts
6426 4444 Dianne 0409 907 281 or Annabel 0439 24 ANZAC Concert featuring music
11 Van Diemen’s Band Concert in the 314 989 from the war years in the Latrobe
Latrobe Memorial Hall from 6:30pm 28 Leonard n Tome Trio perform at Memorial Hall, Gilbert Street, Latrobe
until 9:00pm. Admission fees apply. Shearwater Resort Tavern, Shearwater from 7:00pm. Tickets available at the
0401 314 334 from 6:30pm until 10:00pm. Free door. Cost $10 adult, $5 child and U5
13 Chiseld perform at Shearwater Resort entry. Bookings for dinner - 6428 free. 0417 348 258
Tavern, Shearwater from 6:30pm until 6205 25 ANZAC Day Services. Refer to the
10:00pm. Admission $5pp. Bookings 29 Neighbour Day front page for details.
for dinner - 6428 6205 30-3 Apr Breastscreen Bus outside the If you would like to participate in
14 Penguin Island Swim at North Freers Banksia Centre, Pitcairn Street, Port the March or lay a wreath/book,
Beach, Shearwater. Registration from Sorell. Bookings essential to 13 20 50 please register by 17 April with
9:00am for all events. Penguin Island APRIL Latrobe Council on 6426 4444
Swim starts at 11:00am. 500m novice Exhibition by Stefanie Carter at The 25 Heavy Rollers perform at Shearwater
swim at 12 noon. Fees apply. More Crowded Lounge, 127-129 Gilbert Resort, Shearwater from 6:30pm until
information is available from Street, Latrobe during open hours. 9:30pm. Free entry. Bookings for
www.facebook.com/port sorellslsc 1-8 National Youth Week dinner - 6428 6205
6 Latrobe Council Meeting at the 27 Targa Lunch Stop and Car Display
Latrobe Council Chambers, 170 at the Latrobe Recreation Ground,
Gilbert Street, Latrobe from5:000pm. Gilbert Street, Latrobe from 9:00am
6426 4444 until 12 noon. Free entry.
7 Regional Clubs Forum at the Latrobe 28 Birds of Australia with Julie Anne
Council Chambers, 170 Gilbert Street, Serafin at the Latrobe Library from
14 Speedway Racing at Gulf Western Latrobe from 6:00pm until 8:30pm. 1:30pm. Refer to page 8.
and Independent Oils Raceway, Refer to separate article. Registrations MAY
Speedway Road, Latrobe featuring and further information available from 3 Latrobe Cemetery Working Bee at
Sprintcars, Late Models, Street Stocks, Andrew on 1300 125 827 or the Latrobe Cemetery, Gilbert Street,
Wingless, Juniors and Go-Karts. andrew@tha.asn.au Latrobe from 10.00am until 11.15am.
Gates open at 3:00pm, main track 10-11 Street Stock Australian Title BYO gardening implements and wear
racing from 6:00pm until 11:00pm. Speedway Racing at Gulf Western appropriate clothing. Free sausage
Admission fees apply. and Independent Oils Raceway, sizzle and drink at conclusion.
15 Mersey Cat Show at the Latrobe Speedway Road, Latrobe featuring 0417 598 116
Memorial Hall from 9:00am until Street Stocks with 500s and Wingless 11 Latrobe Council Meeting at the
2:00pm. 0409 247 517 on Friday night and Super Sedans, Latrobe Council Chambers, 170
15 Latrobe Cemetery Working Bee at Juniors and Tassie Sixes on Saturday Gilbert Street, Latrobe from5:000pm.
the Latrobe Cemetery, Gilbert Street, night. Gates open at 6426 4444
Latrobe from 10.00am until 11.15am. 3:00pm, main 15 Eat and Greet at Wesley Vale
BYO gardening implements and wear track racing Community Church Hall, cnr Wesley
appropriate clothing. Free sausage from Vale Road and Port Sorell Main Road,
sizzle and drink at conclusion. 6:00pm Wesley Vale from 6:30pm. Byo plate
0417 598 116 until of food to share. Ph. 0408 134 057You can also read
