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COMMUNITY SPIRIT PROVIDING WARMTH

GREENCARD TOP UP CAMPAIGN

SPRING has finally sprung after what has felt like an extremely cold winter, but there is still some time to go before the warmer weather hits Hobart and the Eastern Shore.

After being approached by a community member concerned about the shortage of beanies, scarves and gloves in local op shops, Labor Member for Franklin David O’Byrne took to social media to put the call out for donated items. WITH many people motivated to take action after tuning into the ABC series ‘Fight for Planet A’, local community group Clarence Climate Action have been inspired to host an event as part of Global Climate Change Week.

The event will bring together local community groups to inspire and support individuals and families wanting to take action for the health of the planet.

Clarence Climate Action formed last year

The call was answered with a fantastic community response.

Incolink business development officer Nicole Wells took the cause to heart and was able to collect more than 300 beanies for op shops in the Franklin electorate.

“Incolink is Australia’s oldest, largest and most comprehensive workers’ entitlement scheme and is the safety net for the building and construction industry,” Ms Wells said.

“The Incolink fund in response to increasing community concerns about climate change, and the need for a local group to speak out and coordinate actions.

“We wanted to provide a positive way for local people to reach out and connect with each other on issues of climate,” local GP and Clarence Climate Action member Dr Alice Stoneman said.

“There is understandably a lot of anxiety about the effects of climate change.

“This year’s bushfire looks after redundancy entitlements, as well as the health and wellbeing of building and construction workers, and was established by the construction union.

“We are delighted that Incolink was able to assist David in providing beanies to those most in need.

“We look forward to working more with David over the coming years.”

Mr O’Byrne said everyone involved was extremely grateful. season really amplified that, and dealing with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic has also highlighted our vulnerabilities to natural disasters.

“Taking positive actions such as planting trees, divesting superannuation from fossil fuels or swapping a car trip for a bike ride are important not only for reducing emissions and facilitating behavioural change in society, but these actions can also benefit our own health and help to build

“It’s still very chilly out there and we have a fair bit of time before summer,” he said.

“These beanies will go a long way to keeping people warm.

“Big thanks to the Incolink for helping in this wonderful community effort.

“The electorate of Franklin is a community that looks out for each other, with a generous bunch of people who always band together at times of need.” community resilience.”

The Clarence Climate Action Community Expo is a free event that will be held on Saturday 17 October from noon to 2pm at Alma’s Activities Centre in Bellerive.

Speakers will include Anton Vikstrom from the Good Car Company speaking on electric vehicles, local renewable energy expert Clive Attwater (featured in Fight for Planet A), and Clarence City Council climate change officer Helen Peters. METRO Tasmania has launched a campaign to reduce handling of cash by its drivers on board buses.

Metro acting chief executive officer Darren Carey said the campaign would encourage customers to use other methods to top up their Greencard other than when boarding the bus.

“It has a secondary aim to further increase Greencard use, and therefore deliver a more reliable service,” he said.

Mr Carey said 85 per cent of Metro customers already used a Greencard for their travel on Metro’s network in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie.

“It is a quick and simple boarding process,” he said.

“Reducing the number of people who top up on board will make the system even more efficient, resulting in faster journey times and improved service reliability.”

Instead of topping up on board a Metro bus, customers can obtain and top up a Greencard online, in person at a Greencard agent, Metro depots, the Metro shop or by calling the Metro hotline.

More information is available at www.

From left, Incolink business development officer Nicole Wells and Labor Member for Franklin David O’Byrne.

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Waverley in Full Colour Eco-Walk

Join us for a guided walk through Waverley Flora Park. Learn the history of the area and enjoy the colourful spring wildflowers. The walk may involve some off-track walking and a steep uphill section, so a reasonable level of fitness is required.

Register: For contact tracing puposes guests must register by emailing pwatson@ccc.tas.gov.au. Meet: Crn of Lanena Street and Mercedes Place, Bellerive When: Sunday 18 October Bring: Sturdy footwear, morning tea

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