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Leonie Hiscutt MLC

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25.01.2022 ***PLEASE SHARE*** Are you, your local Club, Community Group or Business looking to put together a grant application? Would like some helpful pointers? Check out Business Tasmania's upcoming FREE "Getting Ready for Grants" workshops happening here on the North-West Coast! You MUST book to attend - do so via https://bit.ly/ongww

24.01.2022 Big money spend starting on the Ulverstone Cultural Centre. The turning of the sod was done by the three tiers of government funding this great project. It will... take about 18 months to complete and employ nearly 60 people. Im here with Gavin Pearce MP, Jeremy P. Rockliff and Mayor Jan Bonde from Central Coast Council See more

24.01.2022 Does your noisy rooster need a new home? The Ulverstone Poultry Club will be open from 9am-2pm this Sunday 19 July at the Ulverstone Showgrounds if you have any unwanted roosters, chooks, ducks, geese - for just a gold coin donation per bird theyll take them off your hands! :)

24.01.2022 Registrations for the Make Yourself at Home travel vouchers will open from 9:00am on Monday 7 September. Check out the link below for all the T&Cs + FAQs! Where will you be heading off to with your vouchers?

24.01.2022 I cant say it any better than Premier Peter Gutwein: "Keeping on top of COVID takes team work, so please remember the golden rules so we can keep Tasmania safe and keep doing the things we love!" https://coronavirus.tas.gov.au/

22.01.2022 "Drive so others survive" is the message for this year's National Road Safety Week. Have you taken the pledge? Or have you tested yourself against the Road Rules Challenge? Give it a shot and let me know how you go! Can you get all the questions correct? NRSW Pledge: https://bit.ly/3f8jizr Road Rules Challenge: https://roadrulechallenge.com.au/

21.01.2022 I had the pleasure of taking the Chair for the election of office bearers for the Penguin Cricket Club this afternoon. It was good to see some new blood come on board to support the club and the re-elected President, Mitch Reid. They also handed out their awards with A Reserve best and fairest going to Jarrod Mainwaring, C best and fairest to Troy Revell and the presidents award going to Maurice Jones. You are a great support for the team Maurice.

20.01.2022 It was a real pleasure to help the Ulverstone Girl Guides access funding to purchase new life jackets for their kayaking activities. It was lovely to receive this photo recently of some Ulverstone Ranger Guides putting the new PFD's to good use. Looks like you're having a great time ladies!

20.01.2022 Is your community group or business eligible for the Central Coast Councils latest grants? Applications are OPEN for this competitive, one-off grant for amounts of up to $3,000 and projects must contribute to the social recovery of the Central Coast Community. More Info: https://www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au/cbrgs/

20.01.2022 *** HomeBuilder Grant applications NOW OPEN! *** Do you qualify for the Tasmanian Governments $20,000 grant and/or the Morrison Governments $25,000 grant? Tasmanians can potentially access up to $45,000 for their new home build, which makes Tassie the best place in Australia to build a house right now. All eligibility criteria, building and contract requirements and the application process can be found here: www.sro.tas.gov.au/Documen/HomeBuilder-grants-guideline.pdf

20.01.2022 Sad day at Quoiba. Last sale.

19.01.2022 Today marks the 75th Anniversary of the end of World War Two. Minister for Veterans Affairs the Hon. Guy Barnett MP invites us to take a moment to remeber our fellow Tasmanians who provided supplies for the war effort, those that served in our Forces, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Lest We Forget.

19.01.2022 My good friends Carlene N Mick Hutton-Huggon enjoyed our day at Sheffield. We got some good fudge at FudgenGood Coffee, then raided The Emporium, and Slaters ...Country Store. On the way home we stopped at The Truffledore for a snack. The place felt good, smelled fantastic and the food tasted excellent!! Well done Ina and Tim and lovely to meet Cody. See more

19.01.2022 Celebrating VP day at Anzac Park in Ulverstone. A small gathering including hero Jack Eaton. Gavin Pearce MP and Casey Hiscutt was with me.

18.01.2022 It was like a winter wonderland at Cradle Mountain this arvo at 0.5. I just had to head up and look at the new visitor centre. Noice!!! Roger Jaensch was there yesterday to officially open it. Its worth a visit. I liked the light shades..

18.01.2022 The BreastScreen Tasmania Bus will be arriving at the Ulverstone Civic Centre in the very near future! Appointments are required, so call 13 20 50 to lock in a day & time for your FREE screening.

16.01.2022 Penguin Football Club Pink Day went down well. @Casey Hiscutt and I were not too sure about the fairy though!!! Donna Miller was a very moving guest speaker as she talked about her breast cancer journey.

15.01.2022 The Ridgley Bowls & Community Club held its AGM today. After a slow start nearly all positions were filled with a few newbies coming on board. Congratulations to Leon White and all office bearers.

14.01.2022 Thank you to each and every team member involved in the journey of caring for Tasmanians who receive aged care services. #ThanksforCaring

14.01.2022 Are you a tenant or landlord? Minister Elise Archer MP has announced the State Governments extension of support for Tasmanian tenants, and new assitance for landlords expreiencing hardship due to rent arrears. Take a look at her announcement below, or you can read more info here: https://bit.ly/3i7Ld3i

14.01.2022 Visited @Art Moto 2020 this morning. Shaping up to be a good day. Nice to set so many people there at Pier01 in Ulverstone.

14.01.2022 2020 is undoubtably the most challenging year weve faced in a very long time. Its never been more important to ask each other, R U OK? #RUOKDay Resources and help with starting a conversation: www.ruok.org.au

13.01.2022 This cold snap has definitely seen some interesting weather hitting our State! If youre out and about hunting for snow or just getting from A-to-B, PLEASE DRIVE TO THE CONDITIONS! A big thank you also to our hardworking emergency crews, volunteers, road clearing contractors who are working so hard to keep Tasmanians safe and restore power.

12.01.2022 Plenty happening at the awards night of the Penguin Football Club. I’m sitting with some of the lovely ladies of the Penguin Women's Football Club. Well done to all!

12.01.2022 Please give me your 1 vote tomorrow so I can work with Peter Gutwein and his team to rebuild Tasmania after coronavirus.

12.01.2022 We certainly enjoyed the beauty of the Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens Spring festival today. The grandies has fun bring there with dad Casey Hiscutt

10.01.2022 Do you have a creative name for Tassies new @NBL team? Head over to www.nbltas.com.au for details on how to enter!

10.01.2022 If youre currently looking for work, why not consider supporting Tasmanias vital Agricultural industry and apply for a position with the upcoming planting, production and harvest seasons? Theres currently more than 1150 jobs available for the upcoming seasons, so why not follow this link, login and take a look: https://jobsearch.gov.au/harvest/workers/

10.01.2022 At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we pause to remember those men and women who have served and sacrificed for their country. #LestWeForget

10.01.2022 ***Sport and Recreation Grants Program - Tranche 2*** NOW OPEN - closes Monday 31 August. Grants of up to $3,000 are available to assist sport and active recreation clubs/associations with hygiene and equipment purchases to comply with the relevant Return to Play plan. Follow the link below to check out eligibility!

10.01.2022 The State Government is providing another reason for Tasmanians to further explore their own backyard with the introduction of a new travel voucher, due to launch next month. Where are you planning to use your voucher?

09.01.2022 Burnie Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc breakfast this morning was very interesting. Lyndal Thorne was talking about @Paper on skin and how it went this year. Very successful film was done due to COVID instead of the usual cat walk. Congratulation to the Burnie Arts Council

09.01.2022 Remembrance Day on Parliament Lawns with Rosemary Armitage MLC and Jo Palmer MLC

08.01.2022 Wishing Jo Palmer - Liberal Candidate for Rosevears all the very best for this weekends Legislative Council election!

08.01.2022 The search is now on for inspirational women to nominate for the Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women 2021. If you know an individual or a womens organisation that has made a major contribution to the Tasmanian community, let the Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women know about them! Nominations close 16 October 2020. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2FylxP9

08.01.2022 Today is the start of Seniors Week for 2020. The State Government has partnered with Metro Tasmania to ensure Seniors Card holders with a Greencard can travel free on the bus for the week! Drop into my office to pick up a Seniors Week program, or check out the COTA website: https://bit.ly/2SyLTn6

07.01.2022 A successful AGM of the Central Coast Chamber of Commerce & Industry tonight at El perro tapas & bar on Penguin tonight. Congratulations to incoming President John de John and well done to out going Pres Jess Jansz. I was there with Gavin Pearce MP

06.01.2022 ***PLEASE SHARE*** The COVID-19 mobile testing unit will be in Ulverstone tomorrow (Wednesday 17th June) and Thursday 18th June. No booking necessary - just drive up between 8:30am and 3:30pm at the Ulverstone Sports and Leisure Centre, Flora Street. PLEASE GET TESTED if you have even the mildest symptoms of a runny nose, cough, itchy/sore throat, fever or shortness of breath. More info on COVID-19 testing: https://bit.ly/2AFA7BR

06.01.2022 We spent a night at The Truffledore in Lower Barrington, and enjoyed their Hunt and Harvest. The food was the best!!!! The view of Mt. Roland was majestic at breakfast time.

06.01.2022 The Historical Machinery Club of Tasmania inc will be at the Ulverstone Miniature Railway site this Sunday 18 October, Sunday 15 November and Sunday 20 December! Head along to Maskells Road, Ulverstone, between 10am-3pm, entry via gold coin donation. A variety of displays will be set-up and the miniature train will be running thanks to the North West Model Engineering Society Ulverstone Tasmania - train rides $3 per person or $10 family. A great day out for the whole family!

05.01.2022 Looking for a fun way to stay active? Slipstream Circus will be reopening next week, so why not get in touch with them about their classes? Circus classes to suit all ages - from 3yo right through to adults! :D

04.01.2022 Lunch at Windows on Westella. Its not mine!!!! But it looks sooooo good

03.01.2022 A group of dedicated people turned up tonight to remember and honour those who have been lost to suicide. Jeremy Rockliff unveiled The Book of Life in Burnie Park.

03.01.2022 The 2020-21 State Budget is designed for the times we find ourselves in. With this Budget, we're underpinning jobs and providing the certainty and confidence our community needs right now. Want to know what's in it for the North West? Check out the break-down here: www.premier.tas.gov.au/budget_2020/electorate/braddon

01.01.2022 The Energy Efficient Communities Program Small Business Grants is offering funding of $5,000-$20,000 for eligible small businesses who want to improve their energy efficiency. Applications are NOW OPEN and will close 5pm AEST, 26 August, 2020. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3dZh7vW NOTE: A maximum of three (3) projects will be funded per Federal Electoral Division (https://www.aec.gov.au/profiles/), meaning an eligible application will not automatically be approved. Be sure to check out the T&Cs and get in ASAP! :)