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Report from Hobart Airport - 15km NE of Ralphs Bay
Temperature: 9°C (48°F)Feels Like: 7°C (44°F)
Dew Point: 4°C (39°F)
Humidity: 71.2%
Barometer: 1015 hPa (29.97 in. Hg)
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Wind: from the NW at 9 knts
Visibility: greater than 10 km (greater than 6.2 mi)
Last Updated: 21/05/2012 4:30 am
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SRB Media Releases
Media statements from SaveRalphsBay.org
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
SRB Media Release - Walker Corp. tries to duck under the radar again
"Walker proposes that the revised date for our response to the DIAR be Friday 26th March 2010.”
(Walker Corporation letter to Tasmanian Planning Commission)
Download a pdf version at: http://www.saveralphsbay.org/pdf/SRBMedia03Mar10A.pdf
•READ MORE... •Posted by GM on 03/03/10
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Monday, February 01, 2010
Message from the Ramsar Secretary General
World Wetlands Day, Feb. 2, 2010: Message from the Ramsar Secretary General.
This year’s theme: Wetlands, Biodiversity and Climate Change, with the slogan “Caring for wetlands: an answer to climate change”.
2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity
Posted by GM on 01/02/10
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Monday, January 18, 2010
SRB Media Release - Tony Mulder works on backflip skills
“It appears that aspiring Liberal politician Tony Mulder has joined the rush to develop backflip skills prior to the state election”, said Save Ralphs Bay spokeswoman Jane MacDonald.
Download pdf version at: http://www.saveralphsbay.org/pdf/SRBMediaA19Jan10.pdf
•READ MORE... •Posted by GM on 18/01/10
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Friday, November 27, 2009
“The TPC has restored our faith!”
Overwhelming support for draft recommendations but Walker Corp. remains in a world of its own.
Download pdf version at: http://www.saveralphsbay.org/pdf/SRBMediaA27Nov09.pdf
Support for the Tasmanian Planning Commission’s draft recommendation against the proposed Ralphs Bay canal estate was expressed in at least 91% of submissions on the Draft Integrated Assessment Report (DIAR).
•READ MORE... •Posted by GM on 27/11/09
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Friday, November 20, 2009
SRB Media Release - Parliament supports canal estate ban investigation
“Once again, it has been made clear that there is very little support for canal estate developments in Tasmania”, said Save Ralphs Bay spokeswoman Jane MacDonald.
In a unanimous vote in the Tasmanian Parliament on Wednesday, the Liberals, Labor and Greens voted to send the Greens’ Coastal Protection (Ban Canal Estate Development) Bill 2009 to the Joint House Committee on Environment, Resources and Development for detailed examination.
Download pdf version at: http://www.saveralphsbay.org/pdf/SRBMediaA20Nov09.pdf
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Joint Media Release - Zero support for canal estate plan from southern mayors
“That’s three more nails in the canal estate proposal’s coffin”, said Save Ralphs Bay spokeswoman, Jane MacDonald. In a new development yesterday, ALL THREE MAYORS of Clarence, Hobart and Kingborough have revealed they do not support the proposed Ralphs Bay canal estate.
Download pdf version at: http://www.saveralphsbay.org/pdf/SRBBTETMediaA16Oct09.pdf
•READ MORE... •Posted by GM on 16/10/09
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Strong coastal concerns - Council candidates
A joint Save Ralphs Bay, Birds Tasmania and Environment Tasmania survey of candidates for election to Clarence, Hobart and Kingborough councils was conducted over the last few days. Results can be viewed by clicking on this link: http://srb.pmhclients.com/index.php/common/questionnaire/
Download a pdf version: http://www.saveralphsbay.org/pdf/SRBBTETMediaA14Oct09.pdf
Posted by GM on 14/10/09
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Strong support for coastal protection among southern council election candidates
Strongly worded opposition to the Walker Corporation’s proposed canal estate in Ralphs Bay dominates responses to the first question in a survey of Clarence, Hobart and Kingborough council candidates. The survey was carried out over the weekend by Save Ralphs Bay, Birds Tasmania and Environment Tasmania. Just 1 candidate out of the 27 who have responded to the survey so far has indicated support for the canal estate development, and 2 were uncertain.
Download pdf version: http://www.saveralphsbay.org/pdf/SRBETBTMediaA13Oct09.pdf
Posted by GM on 13/10/09
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:: Current Activities ::
- Combined briefing document about canal estates and the proposed ban.
- SRB lobbying points in support of canal estate ban.
- the Canal Estates (Prohibition) Bill 2011.
- Hansard record of parliamentary debate on the bill 14th June 2011.
- 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
- 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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