BITS AND PIECES

SHAVE IT OFF, SHAVE IT OFF!

Last month we chatted to Josh Gourlay, a Tasmanian man on the other side of a blood cancer diagnosis. It’s only fitting that we remind you that next month March marks the 25th anniversary of the Worlds Greatest Shave, the Leukaemia Foundation’s most iconic and fun fundraising events. Shave, colour or cut, all proceeds go towards the National Research Program in hope we can continue to accelerate research into finding the cause and solution of blood cancer. In Australia, one person is diagnosed every 27 minutes, one of the nation’s most deadly cancers. Whether you have a mop ready to go or want to get funky with your hair this year, dig deep and get buzzing! Head to www.worldsgreatestshave.com.

BEEKEEPERS BEE-WARE

There were some changes for our backyard and commercial bee-keepers late last year with beekeeping now being considered a ‘regulated dealing’. This means you now need a registration. Whether you have one queen or an army, all beekeepers regardless of hive size need to register under the new Biosecurity Regulations 2022. Beekeepers who were previously registered under the Animal Health Act 1995 are required to re-register under the new Act, and abide by the new rules. Registration is currently free for the first two years, and must be completed by 31 March, 2023. Until the new registration is received, Biosecurity Tasmania will consider those existing voluntary registrations as meeting the compulsory requirement.

KEEP HAWKE-EYED FOR ORANGE HAWKWEED

Hobart residents are urged to keep their eyes out for a particularly problematic invasive weed on kunanyi/Mt Wellington and nearby suburbs. Somewhat similar in appearance to the common dandelion, orange hawkweed is a highly invasive alpine weed from Europe. It competes with native grasses and herbs and if left to its own devices it can overtake entire ecosystems. It’s been found on the mountain before, and any sightings - particularly around The Springs - should be reported to Hobart City Council. You should also report it if you think you have it on your property. Fill out an online form, call 03 6238 2711 during office hours or email a photo of the flower and its location, along with a contact number, to coh@ hobartcity.com.au. Orange hawkweed has distinctive orange flowers and hairy stems and leaves. For help identifying the rogue plant head to www.hobartcity.com.au/ orangehawkweed.

DRINK SPIKING ISN’T COOL…AND IT’S ON THE RISE

There’s reportedly been a rise in drink spiking in Hobart this summer. First, just don’t do this. Second, it’s not a funny joke to play on a friend or stranger. Third, it’s incredibly dangerous. If you’re a bystander and see it happening, be sure to tell the person or a member of staff straight away, regardless if you think the perpetrator might be friends or known to the victim. If you are a victim of drink spiking, always trust your gut instinct if you suddenly don’t feel like yourself. Don’t blow it off, get water, into a safe place and consider a trip to the hospital regardless of what your reaction might be. Finally, report it to the police. Look after yourself and others while having fun!

Hobart 4th For Highest Rent

New data shows Hobart renters are paying the fourth highest rents in the country. The median weekly rent is now $540, this comes just as the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirmed that Tasmanians still receive the lowest incomes in the nation.

PopTrack’s latest data release revealed Hobart is well ahead of Melbourne, where the median rent is $460 and nudged just ahead of Brisbane, where it is $530. Hobart’s most expensive suburbs are Battery Point, with a median weekly rent of $695, Sandy Bay $658, Dynnyrne $650, Tranmere $650 and Taroona $650. Our rental vacancy rate is currently just 0.6 per cent.

You might be entitled to more than you think.

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You may be entitled to more than you think.

Contact Industrial Hearing Loss Specialists for your Free Industrial Hearing Loss Assessment for entitlements.

• Do you have difficulty hearing speech from the Television or radio?

• Do you suffer from tinnitus (ringing in the ears)?

• Do you have trouble hearing in background noise?

If you have answered Yes and you have been exposed to a noisy work environment you may have entitlements to medical and financial compensation.

Do you have difficulty hearing speech from the television or radio?

Do you suffer from tinnitus (ringing in the ears)?

Contact Industrial Hearing Loss Specialists for your Free Industrial Hearing Loss Assessment for entitlements.

Do you have trouble hearing in background noise?

You might be entitled to more than you think.

You may be entitled to more than you think.

• Do you have difficulty hearing speech from the Television or radio?

Do you have difficulty hearing speech from the television or radio?

Do you suffer from tinnitus (ringing in the ears)?

Hearing Loss Assessment for entitlements. Call us on 1300 100 for your FREE assessment www.ihls.com.au your

If you have answered YES and you have been exposed to a noisy work environment, you may be entitled to compensation*.

• Do you suffer from tinnitus (ringing in the ears)?

• Do you have trouble hearing in background noise?

Do you have trouble hearing in background noise? have answered YES and you have been exposed to a noisy work environment, may be entitled to compensation*.

If you have answered Yes and you have been exposed to a noisy work environment you may have entitlements to medical and financial compensation.

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If you have answered Yes and you have been exposed to a noisy work environment you may have entitlements to medical and nancialfi compensation.

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Contact Industrial Hearing Loss Specialists for your Free Industrial Hearing Loss Assessment for entitlements.

• Do you have trouble hearing in background noise?

• Do you suffer from tinnitus (ringing in the ears)?