Veterans get a hand
A VETERANS’ Reference Group has been formed to provide a crucial link between Tasmania’s veterans and the state government.
Members will give advice and insight on a wide range of veterans-related issues.
An initial focus for the group this year will be to discuss an active recreation project for veterans in partnership with the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service.
The project will focus on mental health and wellbeing and a pathway to employment in outdoor education and/or eco-tourism.
Hate weeds? Apply here
THE state government is seeking to appoint a Tasmanian weed advocate.
The person who takes up the new role will work with the different levels of government, landowners and the broader community in tackling invasive weeds.
Working with experts, the advocate will support delivery of the $5 million Weed Action Fund, which will help farmers, land managers and the general public reduce the cost and impact of weeds.
Learn more at dpipwe.tas.gov.au/hot-topics
Give a dog a good name
GREYHOUNDS that have been accredited through either the Greyhound Adoption Program or Brightside Farm Sanctuary can now go muzzle-free in public.
Under amendments to the Dog Control Act 2000 late last year, the program and sanctuary will assess and approve greyhounds to be unmuzzled in public.
For more information, go to dpipwe.tas.gov.au/racing and click on Un-muzzling information for greyhounds
