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24.01.2022 Dear Fern Tree residents, I apologise for adding to your load of messages about Coronavirus. But I wanted to share my perspective as a local GP. You will all be aware of advice about hand hygiene, social distancing and so on. I have attached the latest Tasmanian Government advice about Coronavirus. I believe that NOW is the time to take this advice seriously, especially regarding social distancing. Now is the time to avoid all unnecessary movement in public. ... This is a good time for us to consider who in our area is older, or lives alone. It would be good if we can all think about how we can look after each other in the coming weeks and months. This might include phone calls or emails to check on or cheer up a neighbour, or food deliveries, etc. Likewise if you need help please dont hesitate to contact a neighbour rather than putting yourself or others at risk. I know that our Fern Tree community has worked together well, especially thanks to our local Bushfire Ready Neighbour Group convenors. I hope we can all continue to work together as a community in what may be a tough time ahead. Best wishes, (name removed), local GP. https://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au//infectious_diseas/coronavirus

23.01.2022 Our beautiful quiet track.

23.01.2022 Hi there, im helping a friend looking for a studio or 1 bedroom property to buy (cash). shes looking for a quiet street with privacy and a low maintenance ga...rden/bush setting. Shes after something she doesnt have to do work on thats been renovated. If you have something or are thinking of selling, please message me. with thanks! See more

22.01.2022 A few black and white images of our much loved track taken in the last week or two.Warm wishes Karen B

22.01.2022 The mountain tracks will be open on Monday - Great!- but the road is still closed for now. So cyclists can have the run of the mountain road- but watch out for walkers! Therell be traffic congestion in Fern Tree- and the Fern Glade carpark (all of 9 spaces) is still not open. Buses, everyone!! https://www.metrotas.com.au/timetables/hobart/fern_tree/

21.01.2022 The mountain is closed to cars today because of ice. Its ON for walkers & cyclists!! Enjoy!! The bbqs, toilets & Lost Freight are all open. https://www.hobartcity.com.au//Pinnacle-Road-current-road-

21.01.2022 This survey closes on 25 May. Its great if walkers AND bike riders contribute to this survey. Have your say! When physical distancing restrictions relax, you can also help build some of these tracks - its a great way for a family to enjoy working and learning together. Just look up Trackcare - Hobart.

18.01.2022 https://www.wellingtonpark.org.au/importa/covid19-closure/

18.01.2022 Hi all, there’s a native plant give-away at Ridgeway this Sunday 3.30pm, or come along at 2pm and join with Bushcare weeding gorse! https://facebook.com/events/s/native-plant-giveaway-ridgeway/385320895794774/?ti=icl

18.01.2022 This dog can find even the hidden rhizomes of Orange Hawkweed underground! Its good to know our Pipeline track is free of this significant weed.

16.01.2022 **REUNITED** FOUND - DOG - FERN TREE (KINGBOROUGH REGION) 18/08/20 OWNER LOCATED... Found in Fern Tree. Black collar, very wet. Not sure if its a girl or boy? My sister-in-law found it. Its sitting at her back door with her at the moment. Found at 11:50am on Tuesday, 18 August. I think it was going in the bush but is now at the very top of Greys Rd. PHONE: Tina 0449101278 FB CONTACT: https://www.facebook.com/tina.atkinson.31 https://www.facebook.com/Tasmanianlostpets/inbox/ Triple M Hobart (Toni) #TLPRdogkingborough

15.01.2022 Please be in touch if you have any information on the whereabouts if these missing garden fairies!

15.01.2022 Afternoon light at the bottom of Bracken Lane. Not taken today, obviously!

14.01.2022 As you will have seen from the sign at the Tavern, and it will be no surprise to anyone who is aware of the global pandemic situation, unfortunately our upcoming events as advertised in our very recent newsletter, the Book Fair, Working Bee and of course the AGM, have all been cancelled. Your Community Association Committee will be discussing how to resolve the situation in regards to their ongoing membership, although with no public events happening, there is obviously going to be a lot less work for us all anyway! Thank you for all your support. Stay safe & healthy everyone.

14.01.2022 Lost duck in Fern Tree! Its at risk of freezing today! Anyone know who belongs to it? In the vicinity of Reids Rd. Thanks.

14.01.2022 Fantastic book fair today - a huge thank you to Damo, Dave and all the book fair team.

13.01.2022 There was a serious car crash on Huon Rd on Sunday and police are looking for witnesses. https://www.police.tas.gov.au//serious-single-vehicle-co/

13.01.2022 Rise Mountain Yoga now running classes at the Fern Tree community hall! Mondays 4:30-5:30pm Fridays 7-8am... Come and join us for a dynamic vinyasa flow yoga practice, casual bookings, relaxed vibes, suits all levels, beginners welcome! Contact [email protected] or fb/insta to book

12.01.2022 The section of the Pipeline Track that runs through Wellington Park between Fern Tree Park and Clegg Road may now be used by local residents. All other parts of Wellington Park remain closed to the public. The Pipeline track is still open below Fern Tree to Waterworks Reserve as thats not part of Wellington Park. The Pline track from Fern Tree to Neika is open too, as thats also not part of WP.

12.01.2022 Historic photos of Fern Tree Bower & some of the mountain huts... thanks Maria Grist

12.01.2022 Traffic congestion at the closed boom gate to kunanyi / the Mountain last Wednesday led to this terrible example of road rage... we have never experienced anything like this in Fern Tree before. If anyone has any info on this car please report to the police.

12.01.2022 https://www.abc.net.au//keeping-alive-the-history/12335222 Historic images of the mountain huts, early C20th collected by Maria Grist

10.01.2022 Visitors, if the 2 electronic road signs say the mountain road is closed, please dont try to drive up Pillinger Drive- youll get stuck as theres nowhere to turn around. Find a different place to park & walk, ie Neika, or walk up from Old Farm Rd.

10.01.2022 Community Grants - While our normal community and event grants have had to be suspended because of virus and budget restrictions....we are offering small grants for great ideas that help the community get through these tough times. What ideas have you got? Perhaps its a service you are providing vulnerable community members? Or a fun neighborhood art project? Or a new way of doing something in your suburb? Please consider whether a small grant might help to make it happen. F...ind out more at https://www.hobartcity.com.au//resilie/covid-resilient-QRG Resilient Hobart Quick Response Grants Grants of up to $1000 are currently available to support projects that help people to stay connected despite the physical isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Anna Reynolds hobartcity.com.au See more

09.01.2022 Important for those who own bushland in Fern Tree and Ridgeway (or anywhere); Recording of the seminar on Monday about the Bushfire Mitigation Bill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEUP4XUYa7w&feature=youtu.be

09.01.2022 Timmy Kitten, a dearly loved cat, has been missing since Sunday. Please message if youve seen him! The family will be forever grateful.

08.01.2022 Dont forget to put our fabulous 2nd Hand Book Fair into your diaries for next Sunday 13th, 9am to 3pm. See our Events page for more details. Heres a random selection of some of the juicy treasures and vintage finds that await! https://www.facebook.com/events/639753346673182?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

07.01.2022 So grateful to live at Fern Tree - I took this late this afternoon, just a short, quiet walk, our beautiful track. I do hope you, your families and all your loved ones are all well. Very best wishes Karen # stayhome

06.01.2022 Are you interested in how to better manage 500,000+ visitors to the mountain? kunanyi / Mt Wellington is the most visited natural place in Tassie and before COV...ID the strain of visitor numbers was starting to show - what is the best way to manage visitors to the mountain in the future? Council has been thinking about this over many years and an idea has emerged for a visitor hub at Halls Saddle (pic is artist impression of the centre). Before you take a position for or against, please have a read of the work that has been done on this idea...and then I would love to hear your thoughts! - you can read the materials at this link http://hobart.infocouncil.biz//PR_11062020_AGN_1233_AT_WEB

05.01.2022 We strongly recommend this exhibition, open till 14 Sept in the Long Gallery. "For the first time, from this exceptional collection, over 100 pieces have been selected to show us The Mountain as the Grists have come to know it: not only a superbly beautiful natural landscape but also as an extraordinarily rich cultural landscape."

04.01.2022 Have you seen this stunning banner for NAIDOC week? Did anybody see who put it there? It's in an awesome spot on the big corner just below Pillinger Drive near the bus stop. I've seen several people stop for photos. By the way, if people are wondering why the bus stop was moved, it is felt the new location is less at risk of being wiped out by a car sliding on ice on the corner.

03.01.2022 On 3 Feb, work started on new fuel breaks to protect properties on Clegg Rd, Pillinger Dv & Stephenson / Lapoinya. This letter was received by adjacent properties; FERN TREE BUSHFIRE FUEL BREAK WORKS As part of the Citys program to manage and reduce the risks of bushfire ... improve fuel breaks in the Fern Tree area, using the Tasmania Fire Service Fuel Break Guidelines.... Bushfire hazard reduction within wet forests, as is predominant in the Fern Tree area, is problematic with the use of hazard reduction burns not feasible. Reduction of fuel loads is therefore required to be undertaken through the establishment and maintenance of green breaks through the targeted removal of trees and under storey shrubs. Works will be undertaken at the following locations over the coming weeks: - Clegg Road - Pillinger Drive (near 1 Pillinger Drive and 699 Huon Road) - Stephenson Place/Lapoinya Road

01.01.2022 Home Wanted We have sold our place and are cash buyers looking for a 3+ bedroom place with space for the boys to keep chickens, climb trees and ride bikes. Hoping for a large garage / sheds and a fireplace. Up to high 800,000. Please contact Rachael at +61 451 819 191 if you can help.

01.01.2022 Were so lucky to have treasures like this nearby...