25 May 2015

Time to call on the Minister for Infrastructure re traffic speeds at Caldew Park

You probably heard the excellent news that Hobart City Council strongly approved Alderman Anna Reynolds' motion to urge the State Government to reduce the speed limit on the roads surrounding Caldew Park (the train park).  In fact, Lord Mayor Sue Hickey was keen to add her voice personally to the issue.  This is a very strong endorsement of our position, which is great news.

The Council has now sent its formal letter to Rene Hidding, the Minister for Infrastructure, for consideration by the Dept of State Growth.  The full letter is available here.  It contains additional data and useful arguments.

It is time now for as many people as possible to contact the Minister and other Members of the House of Assembly for Denison, to apply as much pressure as possible for a positive response to the Council's approach.

PLEASE WRITE A LETTER OR EMAIL OR MAKE A PHONE CALL THIS WEEK.




Ask the Minister or your MP to support the speed limit reduction, and offer to meet them onsite so that you can show them the issues of concern.

Contact details:

The Hon Rene Hidding MP
Minister for Infrastructure
Level 1, Franklin Square
Hobart Tas 7000

Ph:  (03) 6165 7686

rene.hidding@parliament.tas.gov.au

The Hon Matthew Groom MP
Minister for State Growth
10th Floor, Executive Building,
15 Murray Street,
Hobart  7000.

(03) 6165 7739
matthew.groom@parliament.tas.gov.au

The Hon Elise Archer MP
62 Main Road,
Moonah  7009.

(03) 6212 2210
elise.archer@parliament.tas.gov.au

Mr Scott Bacon MP
353 Main Road,
Glenorchy 7010.

(03) 6212 2383
scott.bacon@parliament.tas.gov.au

It would be great to hear how many people have followed up on this, so pls drop a note back to whenvnet@gmail.com or put a comment under this article, thanks!!!







24 May 2015

Film screening: Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret

On Thursday May 28, 2015 from 6.30pm - 9.00pm, Vegetarian Tasmania and Sea Shepherd Australia (Hobart chapter) are hosting a screening of the ground-breaking feature-length environmental documentary, Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret.  The film follows an intrepid filmmaker as he uncovers the most destructive industry facing the planet today - and investigates why the world's leading environmental organisations are too afraid to talk about it.  The film will be followed by a Q&A session with a panel of experts to discuss the issues raised in the film.
Venue details - Stanley Burbury Theatre, UTas, Churchill Avenue, Sandy Bay

For more information about the film and the Q&A session:
http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=7389df02d010da0472731483f&id=d5c35bf64d&e=d99611054a

The official trailer can be viewed on You Tube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV04zyfLyN4

Tickets are also available beforehand  ($10 adult, $5 student / concession):
http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cowspiracy-the-sustainability-secret-film-screening-tickets-16761075829