Michael Ferguson, Minister for Health May 29th 2014
Claims by Labor’s Rebecca White that the Liberal Government is planning to close regional hospitals are wrong, alarmist and irresponsible. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Community
Health In Focus
Article by the Hon Rebecca White MP, Shadow Minister for Health and Labor Member for Lyons
Health Matters
There is lots of talk about the pressure on the budget and the burden on the health system. However the real pressure will be that put on Tasmanian families who will need to find more money to afford the services they need to stay healthy.
The Federal Government has announced their intention to charge a $7 GP co-payment and a $5 co-payment on prescriptions, undermining the concept of universal health care. Continue reading
The Say
By Cagerattler
The other day I was recalling the heady days of SMACD to a friend who didn’t live here at the time…the St Marys Association for Community Development in its heyday was truly one of the best things that has ever happened to our town, without a shred of a doubt.
That first public meeting instigated by Annette Wines was a watershed and an incredibly inspiring event that several hundred people attended. Within a very short time various community groups were consulting, working together and (with the help of Council resources in some cases) the whole town started jumping after years of apathy… Continue reading
Break-in at St Helens Neighbourhood House
The St Helens Neighbourhood House was broken in to over the weekend. It was distressing to find two laptops stolen along with a flat-screen television. Not only has this caused the staff great inconvenience and unnecessary costs, the community itself is disadvantaged by the loss of these important resources. It is very disappointing to think that people would steal from the House. The goals of the House are to support the community and the organisation achieves this through limited funding. If anyone within the community should hear of these items being offered for sale or any other whispers, please contact Trish O’Duffy at the House on 6376 1134.
Thank you. Mayor Sarah Schmerl.
47.02 May 22nd, 2014
Targa in St Marys, St Marys Cricket Club wind up, St Helens Neighbourhood House break-in, Cagerattler, Some Thoughts, BODRA, The Two Gentlemen of Verona Heights, A Special Christmas Present, Dare To Be Different Part 2, Book review, School Events Calender, Out Of The Woodwork, Tie Dye Workshop…
Tie Dye Workshop at St Marys 2014
2014 ANZAC Day Dawn Service at St Marys
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Beaumaris Winter Markets
The Beaumaris Winter Markets are held on the first Sunday 11-1pm in May, June, July, August, September, October and November at the Beaumaris Park.
Swap, barter or buy homemade, home-grown and handcrafted goods and produce. The Blue Cave Cafe in the park will be open for that warming coffee or some tasty treats.
The Markets are plastic-bag free and a gold coin donation is required for a stall.
For further information call Laura on 6372 5687.
Letter to the Editor
Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment
Email: [email protected]
Wendy Dawson, Editor
Valley and East Coast Voice Inc.
St Marys TAS 7215
Dear Ms Dawson
Richardson road dam – St Marys
I refer to our previous emails in regard to the existing status of Crown Land containing the Richardson Road dam.
I also refer to previous emails and telephone conversations between Acting Break O’Day Council Mayor Hannah Rubenach and myself regarding this matter.
I have undertaken some research into the Crown land and the dam and can provide the following information:
The Crown land has a status of unallocated and was accessed in 2006 under the Crown Land Assessment and Classification Project (CLAC). The dam was noted within the report and comments were sought from the Break O’Day Council.
In 2007, Break O’Day Council comments noted that the land contained water supply infrastructure used for emergency purposes only and would consider having the site containing the dam transferred to local government ownership. Continue reading