The Authority What’s on in May? Call us on 6431 6285 to find out more
Monthly newsletter of the Cradle Coast Authority April 2010
Cradle Coast leads state wide recycling campaign
3 - 22 May
A state wide recycling campaign has been developed under the banner ‐When I recycle a little, together we achieve a lot – with funding from the National Packaging Covenant and contributions from the Cradle Coast Authority, Dulverton Waste Management, Northern Tasmania Waste Management, Southern Waste Strategy Authority and Veolia Environmental Services. The campaign encourages residents to increase their recycling efforts and reduce the volume of recyclable waste going into local landfills.
Arbor Week educational programs at the Tasmanian Arboretum. Contact Rechelle Fisher
The Cradle Coast Authority has been coordinating the campaign development which includes television, radio and newspaper advertising plus a web site with recycling hints and facts at www.recycletasmania.com.au
27 May Representatives meeting. Contact Karen Hampton
For example, did you know that when they’ve been melted down and processed, aluminium cans are made into CDs, bottles and jars become part of reflective road signs, plastics can be turned into play equipment and plastic bottles can be made into polar fleece clothing?
31 May Closing date for entries in the Cradle Coast Advocate Regional Tourism Awards. Contact Ian Waller
Recent studies have shown that 25 per cent of the content in our garbage bins could actually be recycled. The recycling aware‐ ness campaign aims to reduce land‐ fill, and increase the cost and energy savings of reusing materials.
11 May Cradle Coast Authority Board meeting. Contact Karen Hampton
All month Revegetation and weed works with local schools. Contact Anna Wind
For more information on this project, contact Karen Hampton on 6431 6285. (Left) One of the newspaper ad v erti semen ts en cou ragin g residents to recycle
Celebrating Arbor Week and the Year of Biodiversity
Cradle Coast Authority 30 Marine Terrace (PO Box 338) Burnie 7320 Phone: 03 6431 6285 Fax: 03 6431 7014 E-mail: admin@cradlecoast.com
Cradle Coast Natural Resource Management (NRM), through funding from the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country initiative, is working with Tasmanian Arboretum volunteers to develop a new bush‐foods trail and excursion‐based educational resources for the Eugenana botanical park. Students from eleven schools across the North West have booked into the Arboretum program to celebrate Arbor Week and the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity. For more information on Cradle Coast NRM Arboretum projects, contact NRM Facilitator, Rechelle Fisher, at rfisher@cradlecoast.com
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Meet the Cradle Coast NRM team Cradle Coast Natural Resource Management (NRM) supports community and industry projects, facilitates funding, and coordinates natural resource activities and information sharing in the region. Meet our talented and dedicated team: Richard Ingram—Executive Officer Leads the team and is the link between the Cradle Coast NRM Committee, Cradle Coast Authority and industry stakeholders. Sue Botting—Operations Manager Manages the strategic and technical aspects of NRM project delivery. Rosie Britton—Business Support Manager Manages the business functions including contracting and reporting. Belinda Colson—Coastal Coordinator and Facilitator Implements coastal projects and coordinates short term visitor volunteers. Alison Dugand—Biodiversity Coordinator Implements projects to ensure healthy ecosystems such as the Giant Freshwater Lobster habitat restoration and assists with regional weeds management. Rechelle Fisher—Facilitator (P/T) Works with Landcare, Coastcare and school groups to raise awareness of regional NRM issues and implement ‘hands‐on’ programs such as Arbor Week educational programs. Stacey Groves—Administration Assistant (P/T) Supports the team with administration and web site maintenance. Visit the Cradle Coast NRM Dionna Newton—Facilitator Works with Landcare, Coastcare and school groups to raise awareness of regional NRM web site at www.cradlecoastnrm.com issues and implement ‘hands‐on’ programs such as Shorebird awareness and monitoring. Anna Renkin—Land Coordinator (P/T) Works with producers, industry and extension professionals to develop and promote sustainable farm practices. Matt Rose—Coastal Weeds Officer Assists land managers with weed control and plant identification in coastal vegetation. Alice Ryder—Landcare Facilitator Promotes Landcare and sustainable farm practices throughout the region. Hannah Sadler—Facilitator Works with Landcare, Coastcare, school groups, Girl Guides and Surf Clubs to raise awareness of regional NRM issues and implement ‘hands‐on’ programs such as the Coastcare student poster competition. James Shaddick—Information Manager Collects and maintains useful and interesting NRM data from regional projects and assists with the NRM regional strategic planning process. Look out for the Anna Wind—Facilitator Team Leader May edition of The Heads the facilitator team and works with Coastcare, schools, community and Friends of Authority Penguin groups to raise awareness of regional NRM issues and implement ‘hands‐on’ newsletter for an training programs. introduction to the Cradle Coast King Island NRM officer, Jennifer Milne, and West Coast Weed and Fire Management Tourism team project officer, Marty Bower, are also supported by Cradle Coast NRM.
Cradle Coast NRM projects are primarily supported through State Government funding and the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country initiative
To contact a member of the Cradle Coast NRM team, call 6431 6285.
April 2010
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Regional tourism campaign appeals to local holiday makers Tourist attractions and a range of quality accommodation packages in Tasmania’s North West and Western Wilderness were showcased to more than 1,000 visitors at The Examiner Travel, Leisure and Lifestyle Expo in Launceston on 18 April. The display was presented by Cradle Coast Authority tourism to entice Tasmanians to holiday in the region and was the launch‐pad for a campaign developed with the North West and Western Zone Marketing groups entitled ‘Where will the stories take you?’ At the Expo, eight winners of a Cradle Coast tourism competition were also announced. Winners will be visiting Strahan, King Island, Gunns Plains, Devonport, Wynyard, Corinna / Pieman River, Cradle Mountain, and Stanley / Edge of the World and will have the highlights of their vacations documented in stories in The Examiner newspaper. The additional publicity generated by The Examiner articles is hoped to inspire more northern Tasmanians to explore the North West and West of their state. For more information on the regional tourism campaign, call the Tourism Marketing Coordinator, Don Monk on 6431 6285.
An example story theme within the new regional tourism campaign
In the News Cradle Coast Authority staff have been actively promoting regional projects and successes over the last month. Here are some examples: “...There are places that are full of heritage with wonderful wilderness and great food and wine and all of these things make for a fantastic stay‐at‐home holiday ...” – Don Monk, Tourism Marketing Coordinator, promoting the Cradle Coast display at the Launceston Tourism Expo. The Examiner, April 14 . :“...The program would help link people in the nine north west municipalities with health services, from nutritionists to walking clubs...” – Roger Jaensch, Executive Chairman, announcing the Cradle Coast region’s inclusion in the Healthy Communities Program with $410,000 funding in year one. The Advocate, 30 March
“...Environmental weed management is challenging on the West Coast due to the diversity, size and isolation of the area, so to re‐ ceive this award is a significant achievement ...” – Marty Bower, NRM Project Officer on the West Coast Council’s receipt of the Cradle Coast weed wise council award. The Advocate, April 6
“...It’s hoped that by conducting regional awards, and providing support to regional winners to enter the state awards, the region may get the recognition at the state and national level that it justifiably deserves ...” ‐ Ian Waller, Regional Tourism Development Manager, announcing the launch of the inaugural Regional Tourism Awards. The Advocate, April 17 And... there were radio interviews regarding the Burnie mill, the recycling campaign launch, plus TV advertisements promoting the Ripper Mulcher’s prevention of soil erosion. For more details, please contact Amanda Wilson on 6431 6285.
Visit the Cradle Coast Authority web site for copies of our media releases www.cradlecoast.com
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Cradle Coast a popular destination for art residencies Cradle Coast landscapes and iconic wilderness destinations have long been a draw card for artists. This year continues the trend with three Tasmanian artists undertaking significant arts residencies in the region as part of Arts Tasmania’s Residency Program. Sculptor Rebecca Coote recently spent time at the historic Table Cape Lighthouse for research towards a new series of works in glass and steel. In April, The Examiner newspaper showcased how painter Lorraine Biggs found inspiration in the Cradle Mountain landscape, and visual artist Sara Mahar of West Hobart will be drawing from nature as she undertakes a residency at Lake St Clair in May. The Cradle Coast Authority recognizes the importance of Cultural Tourism as a draw card for the region. Reinforcing this importance, the Authority’s Burnie office hosts the north‐west program officer for Arts Tasmania and arts@work. Working Monday to Wednesday each week, Joanna Gair helps to generate commercial and professional development opportunities for the north west Tasmanian arts industry, provides regional support for Arts Tasmania’s funding programs and manages Arts Tasmania’s residency program for the state. The North West and Western Wilderness visitor guides also feature dedicated “arts pages” to enable tourists to make arts connections in the region, and work is underway on initiatives which will further define the north‐west arts industry for visitor audiences. As an example; the new ‘Where will the stories take you?’ regional tourism campaign will feature several themes, including ‘Inspire: The stories of our artists’ and will be promoted on the tourism campaign web site as well as other media in the coming months. To find out more about Arts Tasmania’s residencies or other arts@work/Arts Tasmania programs in the Cradle Coast region, contact Joanna Gair at joanna.gair@artsatwork.com.au
Briefly An invitation to local tourist operators to enter the inaugural
Cradle Coast Advocate Regional Tourism Awards Visit www.cradlecoast.com for entry instructions and to download a copy of the Award application form Entries are open in 11 categories until 31 May 2010. Award categories include accommodation, caravan parks, tourist restaurants, attractions and experiences, tourism operators, visitor information and services, events and festivals, sustainable tourism, individual contributions, young achievers, and contributions to local tourism. Contact the Regional Tourism Development Manager, Ian Waller, at iwaller@cradlecoast.com for further details.
Building the Recovery How to get your business involved in Government projects 4pm ‐ 7pm on 20 May at the Gateway Hotel Devonport An information session for trades people and construction related businesses featuring speakers from state and local government, industry associations and private enterprise. This session is being run in conjunction with Group Training Australia. Register at www.keepaustraliaworking.gov.au/buildingtherecovery or contact Shane Williams, DEEWR Employment Project Officer, on 6222 9859. Enquiries welcome by email to BuildingtheRecovery@deewr.gov.au