Archive for September, 2008

New Bus For Students With Disabilities

September 18th, 2008

A new customised bus to transport students with disabilities has recently begun operation in Devonport and Ulverstone.
  The bus, operated by Phoenix Coaches, and designed to cater for students unable to use mainstream public transport, is the first new bus for students with disabilities, being introduced following the review of Tasmania’s passenger bus services.
Minister Sturges said [...]

Have You Got The Spirit?

September 17th, 2008

 
 On 16 September 2008, the Minister for Infrastructure, announced the launch of a search to crown Australia’s most Active Adults, with Spirit of Tasmania’s “Have You Got The Spirit?” community campaign.  Launched at the Golden Years Club of Glenorchy, the “Have You Got The Spirit?” search will seek out people over the age of 45, [...]

Chair Exhibition

September 9th, 2008

With Parliament sitting in Burnie, the week of 21st September 2008, the Burnie City Council decided to organise an exhibition and auction of chairs.  Sounds a little mundane…But not when each chair on Exhibition has been designed by a member in the House of Assembly!  Given that all money raised will be going to Burnie [...]