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Tasmania Talks with Mike O’Loughlin 2 June 2021
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It’s critical that we understand how government grants work
Stoking the fires of parochialism is easy. Anthony Haneveer’s commentary on May 29 (“We love you Hobart, but get over yourselves”) could be seen to perpetuate parochialism. In response to the alleged noisy whingeing from Hobartians via their local newspaper about government largesse bestowed on those in the North and North-West, concluding with “(W)e’re sick […]
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Circular Head Update
I caught up with the Circular Head Council General Manager this week on one of my regular visits to CIRCULAR HEAD to ask what the main matters occupying the time and energy of Circular Head Council are. I always appreciate the opportunity to chat with the Local Government GM’s to ensure I am aware of […]
Bittersweet loss of leatherwood
We can make honey forever from leatherwood forest, but we’re losing it fast NORTH-WEST and Western Tasmania contain many unique tree species. Huon, King Billy and Celery top pines are well known. Leatherwood trees less so unfortunately. To walk through a stand of mature leatherwood trees in full flower is an unforgettable experience. Bees appreciate […]
Tasmania Talks with Mike O’Loughlin 17 May 2021
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Arts and Culture – Burnie
I had a meeting with the Burnie City Council GM Simon Overland today and have written a summary of the meeting which is available here: […]
Coast FM interview 7 May 2021
Ruth Forrest speaks about a number of activities and events that she has been attending. Ruth Forrest · interview 7 may 21 […]
Rosie Batty joined Project O for a discussion on gender inequality
Not shying away from challenging conversations, young women from around the Coast this week took part in a roundtable discussion about gender inequality with domestic violence campaigner Rosie Batty. An initiative from youth empowerment initiative Project O, the participants spent the afternoon sharing their experiences of combating gender stereotypes, mental health challenges, and highlighting where […]
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Tasmania Talks with Mike O’Loughlin
It is now up to the Opposition and members such as Ruth Forrest MLC to hold the Government to account on the spending promises that were made in the lead up to the election. Ruth Forrest · TasmaniaTalks 3 May 2021 […]
Independent MLCs Ruth Forrest and Mike Gaffney United Firefighters Union’s funding calls
Upper house MPs have thrown their support behind firefighters seeking funding support from lower house candidates standing in this Saturday’s election. Following a series of incidents requiring career firefighting crews in the Devonport area in recent weeks, North-West independent MLCs Ruth Forrest and Mike Gaffney have said better resourcing is needed. The United Firefighters Union […]
Waratah-Wynyard Municipal Update
I appreciate my regular catch up with Shane Crawford, our Waratah/Wynyard General Manager (GM) to discuss matters raised with me by constituents and other areas of mutual interest and the benefit of our community. A summary of some topics of discussion can be viewed here: https://ruthforrest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/WWC_Update_April_2021-ace.pdf […]