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SaveRalphsBay
2011
June
Media Release - Gratitude as Canal Estate Ban passes in Lower House
Media Release - Parliament to debate Tasmanian canal estate ban at last!
May
ET Media Release - State Coastal Policy now a matter of priority
March
SRB Media Release - Best ever Birthday Gift for Save Ralphs Bay
2010
July
SRB Newsletter Issue 20 - Saved! Thanks to you, Ralphs Bay’s future is secure
June
Photos of Ralphs Bay by photographers Ian Jeanneret, David Jamrozik and Wolfgang Glowacki
Video - Campaign highlights March 2004 - June 2010
March
Walker Corp.’s additional submission has landed
SRB Media Release - Franklin Candidates Forum a triumph for Ralphs Bay
SRB Video - Ralphs Bay Candidates Forum Lauderdale Hall
Franklin candidates respond to Save Ralphs Bay questionnaire
SRB Media Release - Save Ralphs Bay Inc 6th Anniversary - Candidates Forum and Survey
SRB Newsletter Issue 19 - It’s not over yet!
SRB Media Release - Save Ralphs Bay calls for coastal policy commitments
SRB Media Release - Walker Corp. tries to duck under the radar again
February
Message from the Ramsar Secretary General
January
SRB Media Release - Tony Mulder works on backflip skills
2009
November
Breakdown of Submissions on the DIAR
SRB Video - One Step closer
“The TPC has restored our faith!”
SRB Submission on the Draft Integrated Assessment Report
SRB Media Release - Parliament supports canal estate ban investigation
Clarence City Council’s response to the DIAR
SRB Newsletter Issue 18 - Report recommends proposed canal estate should not proceed
October
Joint Media Release - Zero support for canal estate plan from southern mayors
Strong coastal concerns - Council candidates
Ralphs Bay in Parliament. Hansard Oct 13 2009
Strong support for coastal protection among southern council election candidates
September
Letter to the Mercury on Walker Corp.’s right to on-sell the canal estate
Letter to the Mercury on news article: “Greens linked to Bay rethink”
Joint Media Release - “Last minute” changes to canal estate proposal significant
Media Release - Clarence City Council “Alarm” at risks to ratepayers in Lauderdale Quay Project
SRB Video - Our Bay, Our Coast, Our Voice
Media Release - Ralphs Bay Spring Fair Sunday September 13th
Media Alert - ‘Balance of Power’ trio to judge photos at Ralphs Bay Spring Fair
Media Release - Hands off Derwent Foreshores!
Public Forums on the RPDC Hearings Aug 09—Photo gallery
August
Media Release - Save Ralphs Bay public meeting held at Lauderdale
Media Alert - Ralphs Bay Public Meetings, Wed 26/08 and Sun 30/08
Ralphs Bay public meetings this week!
Letter to the Editor regarding whether people want the Ralphs Bay development to proceed
SRB Newsletter Issue 17 - Ralphs Bay RPDC hearings shades of David and Goliath
7th Australasian Shorebird Conference, which will be held in Hobart from 4-6 September.
July
Pembroke candidates slam Ralphs Bay canal estate
Quotes from Walker Corporation’s closing submission to the hearings
Media release - Canal estate hearings nearing their end
Professor Robert Morris-Nunn speaks out at Ralphs Bay hearings
Letter to the Editor in relation to $600 000 price tag for the Ralphs Bay Conservation Area
Media Release: Three roundabouts for Lauderdale and right turns restricted?
June
Media Release: Ralphs Bay Canal estate hearings - the first eight days
Media Release: “The Ralphs Bay Conundrum” - SBB presents its first expert testimony
RPDC Update
April
“Moods of the Bay” photo exhibition April 24 - Media
Canal estate proposal fatally flawed - Media Alert
547 submissions to RPDC on Ralphs Bay canal estate
Submission to the RPDC on the Lauderdale Quay Draft Integrated Impact Statement
March
Community and politicians speak out on proposed Ralphs Bay canal eatate - Media Release
SRB Newsletter Issue 16 - Save Ralphs Bay Newsletter flags concern over DIIS
Write your own submission
Countdown to Ralphs Bay deadline
SRB Inc. and Birds Tas query claims regarding the Ralphs Bay Conservation Area - Joint media release
Bird issues, Walker Corp marina/canal proposal for Lauderdale
Ralphs Bay supporters rally against canal estates in Hobart City Hall - Media Release
City Hall Rally to save Ralphs Bay this Tuesday lunch time
Community Forum in Lauderdale Hall 7.30pm tonight - Media Release
Save Ralphs Bay events – starting with a forum this Wednesday March 11th
February
Ralphs Bay canal estate universally opposed by conservation groups - Media release
Ralphs Bay supporters confident and determined to win Bay battle - Media release
Media background - Why ban canal estates?
Media background - Brief history of the campaign to save Ralphs Bay 2004 – 2009
the DIIS has landed - Submission time is here
Walker Corporation’s parallel universe - Media release
January
Premier David Bartlett makes inappropriate comments on controversial canal estate development
Clarence Council moves on Lauderdale sewerage plant
2008
December
Victoria bans canal estates – New Victorian coastal strategy launched yesterday
Tasmanian community members send postcards to Lang Walker
Ralphs Bay Fair 30/11/08—Photo gallery
November
Ralphs Bay Fair tomorrow as canal estate fight continues
Powerful emotions as community responds to Walker Corporation’s “latest vision”
Alternative Ralphs Bay vision to be launched today by Nick McKim, Cassy O’Connor, Bill Edmunds
SRB Newsletter Issue 15 - Walker Corp is back and we’re having a fair
Walker Corporation returns to Lauderdale this weekend
October
Submission to the Joint Select Committee on Ethical Conduct
September
They’re here! Christmas wine and pudding kit orders
Wrong development in the wrong place. Save Ralphs Bay Inc. responds to Walker display
Walker consults the footy club - a poem
August
SRB information stand at Walker Corporation display - photos
SRB Newsletter Issue 14 - Have your say on the fate of the bay
A message from Cassy O’Connor
July
Call for Photos!
Ralphs Bay belongs to everyone - photos
June
Sediment drilling is underway but campaign to save Ralphs Bay continues, naturally ….
Never let Walker Corp forget who owns Ralphs Bay
ADVISORY - Ralphs Bay locals mark Walker Corporation’s first assault on fragile sandflats
MEDIA RELEASE - Walker Corporation continues to defy community opposition
Ralphs Bay community reassured by Premier’s commitment to RPDC
April
Submission to Bruny Bioregion Marine Protected Areas Inquiry - Final Report
Letter to the Mercury: Hurricane force winds on Ralphs Bay and canal estate madness
Letter to the Mercury - public comment on Bruny Bioregion MPAs
The corflutes production line - photos
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:: Current Activities ::
Canal ban links:
Combined briefing document about canal estates and the proposed ban
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SRB lobbying points in support of canal estate ban
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the Canal Estates (Prohibition) Bill 2011
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Hansard record of parliamentary debate on the bill 14th June 2011
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Media & Cassy's Media Releases:
Is Tasmania Closed for Business?
- Tasmanian Times, Jun 21, 2011
Walker Corp yet to pay planning bill
- ABC, Jun 23, 2011
'Walker Corp fails to pay its bill
- The Greens, Jun 22, 2011
Legal action should be pursued...
- The Greens, Jun 23, 2011
Coastal Policy links:
The 2008 Draft State Coastal Policy
The Save Ralphs Bay Coastal Policy submission (representation)
EDO's table comparing coastal policies in all Australian states
Victoria's State Coastal Strategy
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