A southern Tasmanian RSL club has unveiled a new Veterans Reflection Space offering ex-service personnel and community members a peaceful alternative to the traditional club environment located in Haldane Reserve next to the Lenah Valley RSL was officially opened on Monday after being funded by a $5000 Teddy Sheean VC Grant and a further $2800 contribution from the RSL committee The space provides an opportunity for quiet reflection on the 417,000 Australian servicemen who enlisted during World War I including the 60,000 who made the ultimate sacrifice Lenah Valley RSL president Andrew McShane said the initiative represents a shift in how RSL branches are adapting to better serve veterans’ needs He said it is becoming increasingly important to offer alternatives to what is traditionally an alcohol-centric space The reflection space was designed specifically to provide a serene environment that connects with the natural Australian landscape “The volunteers supported by contractors undertook the works to create a serene and peaceful place for veterans and the community to spend time reflecting on the sacrifices of all those who have offered Service in support of our Nation,” he said the Lenah Valley RSL has extended an invitation to all current and ex-service personnel to utilise the reflection space Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 Pulse Tasmania is published by Pulse Media Group Pty Ltd THE week that this Lenah Valley home hit the market it quickly caught the eye of property lovers far and wide Within days it had shot to the top of realestate.com.au’s most-viewed Tassie properties chart Listing agent and Petrusma Property managing director, Sam Towns, said it had been a whirlwind campaign with the house sold to an interstate-based purchaser He listed it at “Offers over $885,000” and sold it for $905,000 Mr Towns said it was a prime example of how a well-priced and marketed home can fetch a great price in the current market there was no surprise to see it was so popular with buyers,” Mr Towns said on the first Saturday that it was on the market.” Mr Towns said while there was local interest the house was purchased by a mainland buyer “They flew into Hobart to see the property MORE: Big crowd for cricketer Wade’s benchmark-setting homes One third of Macquarie Place homes have already sold No.3 Daly Rd is a spacious house that combines contemporary design with charming character Originally built in 1984 with timber and brick construction and an iron roof the home presents as a comfortable modern family home with three bedrooms in the main dwelling The separate chalet has a toilet and a loft storage space MORE: SA billionaire’s first Tas shopping centre buy Auction Aug 7: Rare chance to buy ‘unicorn’ Tassie childcare property Light-filled living spaces are a highlight in the house with the versatile floorplan including an open-plan lounge and dining area while the master suite boasts an ensuite and spectacular floor-to-ceiling windows The house has modern bathrooms and the convenience of a separate downstairs toilet Surrounded by low-maintenance landscaping and a fully-fenced backyard The home is equipped with ducted heating for year-round comfort Mr Towns said the property ticked a lot of boxes for buyers “There is definitely something special about this house that captured people’s interest,” he said “The first open home was a Thursday at lunchtime “Then on Saturday we had well over 20 groups “The purchaser and our vendor are very happy with the result.” third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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A Hobart taxi driver has been left with a hefty repair bill after his vehicle was vandalised on Christmas Day The rear windows of both the taxi and another car parked in the driveway of a Lenah Valley home were smashed around 10:50pm The owner told Pulse they saw two young people enter the driveway and smash the windows Police are now investigating and are asking anyone with information to come forward “Anyone with information in relation to the damage is asked to contact police on 131 444 or provide information to Crime Stoppers,” a spokesperson said Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 Reports of a car on fire have sent firefighters rushing to Kalang Avenue in Lenah Valley this afternoon Thick black smoke was seen billowing into the air as flames raged from what appears to be a Holden Captiva a Tasmania Fire Service spokesperson said the car was parked with nobody inside at the time of the incident “The owners have been made aware,” they said with police urging motorists to avoid the area until the scene is cleared Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 A private emergency department in Hobart’s north has resumed 24/7 operations offering around-the-clock care seven days a week Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital’s emergency department will provide 24-hour care through a new partnership Calvary Regional CEO for Tasmania Melissa Evans says the move will give people more choices when seeking urgent medical attention “Our partnership with Care 24-7 ensures we have clinically appropriate care available around the clock which is a great win for the local community,” she said “In addition to the medical staff appointments the introduction of Care 24-7 … has seen the implementation of a new patient management system to support the emergency department’s operations and some upgrades to the triage area to improve the overall patient experience Labor’s Josh Willie called the return of Calvary a “welcome announcement” “We need all the health services we can get at the moment Our health service is in crisis,” he said “So if there’s another option for Tasmanians to use We know our emergency department in the public system is in complete crisis.” “We have people who are waiting far too long to get the care that they deserve And we know that private hospitals are only accessed by people who have private health insurance.” but there’s still much bigger problems to address.” Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 The sanctity of the Hobart Cenotaph is being called into question as RSL Tasmania prepares to hold a vigil there next month in protest against the proposed Macquarie Point stadium organised in conjunction with the Tasmanian Greens with some members calling it a ‘political stunt’ Lenah Valley sub-branch president Andy McShane labelled the vigil a “political protest” that is inappropriate for the memorial dedicated to fallen soldiers “The Cenotaph is not the place for a protest it is essentially a graveyard of all the fallen soldiers who were never brought home or never received a proper burial,” he said whether it occurs on or near the 11th of November would be disrespectful and deeply concerning.” RSL Tasmania CEO John Hardy defended the vigil insisting that it will be a respectful gathering focused on music and reflection He said the event is ‘completely separate’ from any Remembrance Day commemorations McShane says he is exploring options to formally challenge the decision within the RSL potentially triggering a statewide vote on the matter McShane said the Lenah Valley executive “cannot stand beside the State Branch in their relentless singleminded attack” on the stadium “Your Executive has lost confidence in John Hardy’s ability to present his argument in a reasonable manner that is in line with the values and the freedoms of the soldiers being commemorated,” he wrote “By inviting political protest in the lead up to the Remembrance Day ceremony John Hardy has acted recklessly and without thought for other veterans and families who simply want to recognise the occasion for a moment of personal reflection.” Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 A person has died in an “isolated incident” on a suburban Hobart street this evening Police say Rosehill Crescent in Lenah Valley has been cordoned off following the incident which is currently “contained” “There is no risk to the public,” police said “Community members are asked to avoid the area and local residents are advised some traffic restrictions will apply until further notice.” “Further information will be provided when appropriate.” Saturday 17 February: Police have determined there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death “Our thoughts are with the person’s family and loved ones,” police said Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 A new masterplan has been released for St Johns Park in New Town to be developed into another campus of the Royal Hobart Hospital but there is little mention of transport links to or through the site The state government is planning to redevelop the park into a health and wellbeing precinct that will include services for mental health St Johns sits in the middle of a large block in New Town bordered to the north by Creek Road and south by Forster Street and New Town Primary School On its eastern end is the Hobart High School and New Town Sports Precinct and to the west is Lenah Valley Primary School and John Turnball Park The City of Hobart released a masterplan for the sports precinct in 2018 that included better access into the site and this year released a Lenah Valley mobility plan that includes a separated cycleway on Creek Road and trail linking the three schools All three masterplans have been developed as stand-alone documents without any real connection between the precincts While there are currently informal trails between the areas fences and other barriers mean these are not always usable and surfaces are poor The potential exists in this planning work to open up the block to make it more permeable for people riding through or to the area If the City of Hobart builds a separated cycleway on Creek Road it will help provide safer access to the site for more people from the north Such access should be formalised through a crossing over Creek Road that joins with paths at the St Johns Park site The trail proposed between the schools in the Lenah Valley mobility plan could be incorporated into the path planning for St Johns so it is something that can be used by the local community On the southern side there is a route that already exists between St Johns Avenue and Forster Street but it could be formalised for better navigation and access People can currently ride up the short extension of Valentine Street which ends at an overgrown alley with bollards at the entrance An informal trail runs through the middle of the alley between the boundary of the school and government buildings until it gets to a gate at the school boundary Around the gate is an asphalt path that runs to St Johns Avenue The gate could easily be moved to open the route up for around-the-clock access Access along St Johns Avenue could also be improved for bike riders Many cars use it for parking which means it can be uncomfortable to ride on at peak times There is a footpath on one side of the street that could be widened to become a shared path or there is scope to create a gravel path between the old oak trees next to the footpath The masterplan does not address getting around the site other than providing roads and some walking paths Active transport does not get a mention in the plan There is scope to provide cycling and scooting access through the site for visitors and staff to get around via wider shared paths designated for riding and scooting Riding is a popular transport option for staff at the Royal Hobart Hospital in the city and the New Town site’s proximity to the Intercity Cycleway and proposed cycleways through Lenah Valley opens the possibilities for staff to ride You can make comment on the St Johns masterplan before 24 September via the online survey or at drop-in sessions at 188 Lenah Valley Road on Thursday 21 September The Great Victorian Bike Ride is set to return in 2025 on 24–28 November offering an exciting new format while keeping the spirit of this beloved event alive Bicycle Network Memberships offer benefits to all kinds of riders The Peaks Challenge Ride2School fundraiser is on again for this year's epic event on Sunday 9 March The City of Adelaide will undertake a speed limit review to understand the need for reducing speeds to support business and residents and create a safer city environment Work on the much-anticipated $38.9 million Sydney Harbour Bridge ramp upgrade has begun the bike lane will link the country's most famous bridge to the bike network in Milsons Point we launched our Affiliate Membership program specially designed for cycling groups and clubs Orange in New South Wales is in line for a nice new stretch of bike path one that will expand the off-road network and improve access to schools Work has kicked off on a key Canberra bike route setting the wheels in motion for safer and more pleasant journeys through the city’s northern suburbs In a submission to the federal government’s draft National Urban Policy Bicycle Network and seven other Australian bicycle organisations have called for active transport infrastructure funding to be increased to 10% of federal transport investment Many of our best bike journeys are along coastlines or up and down the creeks and rivers that meet the sea But with rising sea levels some of this vital infrastructure is at threat of inundation erosion and from changes in groundwater chemistry without moving to the other end of the country to start your first business Derwent Valley women Sam Rayner and Tahlia Zabel are doing just that while also serving as ambassadors for one of Tasmania’s biggest home-grown brands The pair has recently relocated to Rockhampton to open that city’s first Banjo’s Bakery They are being mentored by their former employer who owns the New Norfolk and Rosny Banjo’s franchises “I’m so pleased and excited to be supporting them as they step out on their own,” Mr lles said of Sam The pair will be part owners of the Rockhampton Banjo’s Read more of their story in tomorrow’s New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News print edition which has 28 pages of purely local news for just $3 Following the huge popularity of our spread of readers’ photos of the aurora australis in our last issue we’ve got two pages of gorgeous images of autumn in the Derwent Valley As always we present the most comprehensive roundup of news all about the Valley and Highlands In sport we’ve got the story of two holes-in-one being scored on the same hole at the New Norfolk Golf Club Derwent Valley outlets for the paper include the New Norfolk Newsagency Claremont Newsagency; Glenorchy Central News; Northgate Newsagency; New Town Plaza; Lenah Valley Newsagency; Winning’s Newsagency North Hobart; Salamanca News; and Kingston Nextra You can also look out for our paper sellers at the New Norfolk Market Readers in any part of Tasmania can ask their preferred newsagency to order them a copy via the Mercury as the distribution agent New Norfolk residents can ask the New Norfolk Newsagency to organise for a paper seller to visit within the town boundaries More distant readers might prefer to download a copy from newnorfolknews.com The ongoing support of readers and advertisers is greatly appreciated Feedback on the paper is invited by emailing damian@newnorfolknews.com Top photo: Tahlia Zabel and Sam Rayner at the New Norfolk Banjo’s ahead of their move to Rockhampton See more Derwent Valley and Central Highlands news online and read our print edition every second Friday document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "ade33320e9fd12fc02bd939a81c2cbab" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment Have you got Derwent Valley news or photos of an event – past, present or future? Send an email to New Norfolk Newsor call 0417 387 577 Responsibility for election comment is taken by the Editor/Publisher A power pole on Alwyn Road in Lenah Valley is believed to be behind several repeat power outages that have been affecting the Valley and parts of Glenorchy for the last few weeks TasNetworks last night said they were ‘acutely aware’ of the outages which would affect upwards of 2,000 customers at a time Residents noticed power would often ‘stop’ amid poor “We’ve had several crews in Lenah Valley yesterday and today conducting more line controls and fitting fault detection devices to help us finally isolate and identify the elusive fault,” TasNetworks said in a statement on Tuesday night we believe we’ve tracked the problem to a pole in Alwyn Road Crews undertook repairs to high voltage infrastructure and resolved the issue late last night “Our Lenah Valley and Glenorchy customers will not experience outages as a result of this issue moving forward.” The repeat outages have caused significant inconvenience to residents and businesses in the area and many have expressed their frustration with the ongoing issues Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 Units in Hobart suburb Lenah Valley are the fastest in Australia June Challender recently sold this villa in days LAST time June Challender sold a home — three decades ago — it took a whole year to find a buyer But this time around it was done and dusted in just three days sold the Lenah Valley villa that she bought off the plan in the mid-1980s She said it had been a lovely place to live sunny with nice views of the surrounding hills Lenah Valley units are Australia’s hottest property proposition per the latest data from realestate.com.au which revealed a nation-leading 12 day median for the time it takes to sell this type of home Australia’s next fastest suburb was West Hobart at 13 days Bellerive and Lindisfarne also cracked Australia’s Top 10 All of Tasmania’s speedy suburbs were unit markets rather than houses Tassie’s fastest house markets are Warrane and Goodwood at 25 days June Chandler recently sold this villa home in mere days EIS Property managing director David Gunning said homes priced under $500,000 in Lenah Valley will be sold quickly in the current landscape and with multiple offers which was the case with Mrs Challender’s home He said there was a large pool of potential buyers looking for the city proximity that this suburb offers but at a price that is more affordable than some of Hobart’s inner-city and city fringe areas “Part of the appeal of Lenah Valley is its bush setting but it is also very close to attractions like the North Hobart restaurant strip,” he said EIS Property senior consultant Adrian Gray said in one direction Lenah Valley is close to Hobart city amenities medical facilities and shops and in the other the hub of Glenorchy is just minutes away He said Mrs Challender’s home had been purchased by an investor who likes the area and owns property nearby “It is a very fast selling area and prices are through the roof compared to five years ago,” he said “It appeals to investors and first home buyers For first home buyers they might see it as a more affordable option that paying Hobart’s increasingly high rents.” Tasmania is preparing to acknowledge the service and sacrifice of our veterans with dozens of Anzac Day dawn services across the state this Thursday RSL Tasmania say dawn services and main services have been scheduled for April 25th at the below confirmed locations “This is truly one of the most significant days on our calendar,” Minister for Veterans Affairs Guy Barnett said “I encourage Tasmanians to attend one of your local services and commemorate the courage service and sacrifice which are symbolic of the Anzac spirit that was born 109 years ago.” more than 15,000 Tasmanians served and an estimated 3,000 were killed “There are 17,500 veterans in our State and I ask my fellow Tasmanians to reach out and say ‘Thank you for your service’.” Full list of 2024 Anzac Day services across Tasmania by RSL Tasmania : Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 Local first home buyers Kate Moss and Simon Waters at their Lenah Valley home WHEN first-home buyers Kate Moss and Simon Waters got the good news that their offer on a 1950s Lenah Valley house had been accepted Kate said her initial reaction was disbelief he said it was a huge surprise and that “we didn’t honestly think we had a chance” The 28-year-olds did not have the odds in their favour considering the gigantic reaction that the home generated in the market It caught the eye of local buyers of all ages Fall Real Estate agent and auctioneer Jason Andrikonis said competition had been “fierce” “We could have sold the property within an one hour of launching it midweek,’’ Jason said “At the open home on Saturday we had over 150 people attending and multiple offers on the table to present to our vendor “A half-an-hour open home turned into a two-hour open home “I was pretty much running from person to person.” Local first home buyers Kate Moss and Simon Waters with Fall agent Jason Andrikonis Simon is a bicycle mechanic and Kate an interior designer and the couple are hoping the gents will be available to lend a hand but still keep the character of the home intact this one was the right home in the right area and it fit the bill as something we could renovate and make our own — it’s perfect “We feel so lucky to have had our offer accepted.” Simon said though they had not spent months and months searching this home “fit the bill for what we wanted” “It is close to the city and it is something we can work on,” he said For those who enjoy a “before and after” montage, Simon and Kate will be posting their renovation progress on Kate’s business Instagram at This Vacant Space The idea is to move in and then roll up their sleeves and get to work apparently we will be living here while renovating … or so Simon says We will just tackle it one room at a time and shift around to the areas where there isn’t work going on,” Kate said “Then we will cross our fingers and hope that we make it through and are still talking at the end of it!” Real Estate Institute of Tasmania figures show there were 1459 Tasmanian first-home buyer sales in 2019 Jason said it was fantastic to see young buyers getting a foot in the door of the real estate market “It’s great to see local first-home buyers fighting back,” he said “It would be great if sales like this one were a sign of a change in the market Perhaps other young buyers will be inspired by Kate and Simon’s home-buying experience.” Take a walk around property hot spot Montrose with Mona in the distance THE standout Greater Hobart suburb in the latest Affordable and Liveable Property Guide by PRDnationwide’s research team came from the northern suburbs Glenorchy municipality hotspot Montrose made the Top 3 list in the houses and units categories PRD national research manager Diaswati Mardiasmo said Montrose had not previously featured in the report She said the suburb had shown strong median house price growth an “incredibly tight” market and an average house or unit rental yield that would make it a highly attractive suburb for investors and green spaces along the foreshore of the Derwent River all making the area desirable for its liveability aspects,” Dr Mardiasmo said “With a strong development pipeline of $8 million scheduled (driven by the commercial sector) spill-over benefits are likely for the property market as new employment is created.” The report singled out Lenah Valley and New Town houses alongside Geilston Bay and Lindisfarne in the units sector as Greater Hobart’s best affordable and liveable suburbs Where many market reports focus on median prices or sales transactions this report also includes a wide range of factors unemployment at or lower than the state average and the estimated value of development projects coming to the area The report noted a slight increase — from the first half to the second half of 2019 — in the number of suburbs that hit the criteria to be considered a “highly affordable” suburb many of these suburbs fail to meet the report’s liveability criteria Montrose was sold by Petrusma Property in July for $610,000 Montrose sold in February by Harcourts Hobart for $780,000 Dr Mardiasmo also found that in the 12 months to the end of the second quarter of 2019 the proportion of income to meet home loan repayments increased by 1.6 per cent in Tasmania the total number of first-home buyers entering the market dropped by “First-home buyer confidence is still in recovery in Hobart with many being priced out of the market by investors,” she said “New Federal Government incentives and the latest Reserve Bank of Australia cash rate cuts should lift first-home buyer confidence for the rest of 2019 and into 2020.” Production will move to Bega’s site in Lenah Valley in Hobart Bega Group is moving the production of the Betta Milk and Pyengana Dairy brands to its own factory in the Australian city of Hobart The move follows the company’s acquisition of a clutch of assets from fellow Australian group TasFoods last year the production of the Betta Milk and Pyengana Dairy took place at a site in the Tasmanian town of Burnie The land and buildings in Burnie still belong to TasFoods subsidiary Bega said the Burnie site was “an ageing facility that has a number of challenges including its safety and environmental impacts” and was unable to function “in a commercially sustainable way” Customer service and logistics will be integrated into Bega’s “existing supply chain” Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Bega’s other Tasmanian manufacturing site in Kings Meadows will continue to operate as normal Some 62 employees will lose their jobs following the move The company said it is providing affected employees with “redundancy packages and exploring redeployment opportunities.” said the move was “not an easy one to make and we are working hard to manage this change respectfully with all employees He added that the company was “committed to continuing its strong local presence in Tasmania through its Lenah Valley and Kings Meadows operations sourcing milk from Tasmanian dairy farming families.” which represents some of the affected workers has described the news as “a big blow for dairy processing in North Western Tasmania.” “The union’s strong preference would have been for Bega to update their infrastructure rather than rationalising the factory out of existence in the way that it has,” Robert Flanagan Tasmanian assistant branch secretary for AWU said in a statement “The Betta Milk operation has had a footprint in Burnie for 70 years and has been a part of the fabric of that community over those years so it’s devastating the factory will be closed.” the AWU held talks yesterday (19 February) about possible employment opportunities with dairy groups Saputo and Fonterra which both have production sites in Tasmania “Both companies have been supportive of seeing what they can do to place Betta Milk workers within their respective operations” The AWU confirmed to Just Food today (20 February) that negotiations were still ongoing Nominations are now open for the prestigious Just Food Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network THIS Lenah Valley fixer upper is one-of-a-kind There is little mystery as to why it has been so popular since hitting the market For house hunters looking for a property in this suburb the median price is $930,000 with 19 per cent annual growth Knight Frank is seeking a sharp $425,000-plus this property zoomed to the top of realestate.com.au’s popularity charts to be Tassie’s No.1 most-viewed home Knight Frank property representative Brad Stephens said it had been massively popular “The amount of inquiry has been huge,” he said “We have had about 85 groups through the home.” Mr Stephens said the price was a big part of the appeal “The affordability for this suburb has definitely grabbed people’s attention I’d say the majority of people are looking to renovate; it’s not really habitable ‘as is’.” The three-bedroom weatherboard house was built in 1955 and is set in the foothills of kunanyi/Mount Wellington It offers an affordable entry point into the popular Lenah Valley market The home occupies a north-facing position on a sloping block among eucalypt trees and overlooking lush green hills and a bubbling creek below The floorplan includes a central main bathroom and a living area that captures all-day sunshine and brings a lovely sense of warmth to the home there is a sunny veranda with beautiful bush and mountain views A generously sized single garage and separate workshop area provide off-street parking and secure storage for tools and hobbies Lenah Valley is in one of Hobart’s most sought-after suburbs It is on the doorstep of walking tracks within Wellington Park while still being only minutes to elite schools as well as New Town’s shops Lenah Valley is listed at “Offers over $425,000” this landmark Lenah Valley building is ready and waiting for a modern transformation Over the years it has been used as the local Scout group hall and before that — as can still be seen from the street — it was the St John’s Soldiers Memorial Hall “The hall was originally part of the St John’s Anglican Church nearby in St John’s Avenue and used as a Sunday school and hall for the St John’s Church Anglican parish,” the vendor says after extensive renovations to accommodate wheelchair access was used for delivering services and programs for the disabled “In 1998 the hall was sold to Scouts Tasmania for Scout meetings and Gang Show rehearsals “Other users included church groups and Cartoon Kingdom youth programs it is easy to imagine the building being converted into townhouses (subject to council approval) to continue as a meeting place for community groups or for business and professional consulting services New Town is listed with EIS Property at “Offers over $650,000” This article from The Mercury originally appeared as “Options near endless for this historic hall on city fringe”. realcommercial.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. This article from The Mercury originally appeared as “Options near endless for this historic hall on city fringe” this generous 1950s Art Deco-style home is an attractive offering The owners have combined original features of the home’s era with a near-new kitchen and contemporary living zones Set on the high side of the road with expansive views of Lenah Valley to the River Derwent this home includes polished Baltic pine flooring A wide hallway opens into an airy loungeroom then through to the kitchen and dining area a sunroom opens to a conservatory with bi-fold and sliding doors that lead to the garden An entertainment deck provides a perfect spot to take in some fabulous views The floor plan positions three bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor Upstairs there are two more double-sized bedrooms The level back yard is drenched in sunshine Beneath the house there is a single-car lock-up garage and a large workshop There is also off-street parking for two cars living areas and sleeping quarters on both levels this home can easily cater to visiting family or as an extension of the owner’s living space No.30 Suncrest Avenue in Lenah Valley is listed with LJ Hooker Hobart CoreLogic figures show a 17.4 per cent rise in Lenah Valley’s median house price in the 12 months through to the end of April Unit prices also rose by 8.1 per cent in that time There were 80 houses and 34 units sold in that period On average houses and units each sold after just eight days on the market A major private hospital has been forced to stop performing heart surgeries after a survey revealed that it failed to meet national safety and quality healthcare standards Hobart Calvary Hospital located in Lenah Valley a suburb in Tasmania will be 'temporarily delaying' procedures The private hospital has not disclosed which national healthcare standards it failed to meet in a safety audit But the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) said failed standards related to medication management Calvary's decision to stop performing heart surgeries was in response to an independent accreditation survey in July that found the hospital failed to act in accordance to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality of Healthcare (ACSQH) survey The statement mentioned the move had nothing to do with general surgical treatment of the heart and lung but with the 'hospital's processes and systems such as escalation of care reporting protocols and auditing processes' In the same month the survey was taken, the hospital contacted all patients who underwent a colonoscopy with the late Dr Hugh Jackson between November 2017 and May 2018 for a repeat procedure.  The hospital acknowledged the temporary closure of cardiothoracic surgery will impact patients who need the surgery, the responsibility lies in meeting healthcare standards.  The hospital was given an October deadline to review and improve their standards.   Calvary Hospital will be given a penalty by the Tasmanian state health department if it fails to fix its problems by October, according to ACSQH Chief Operating Officer Mike Wallace.   The accreditation of hospital is a matter that needs to be solved between Calvary and ACSQH.   Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... 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