Jo Hersey MLA | Politician
Jo Hersey MLA
Phone: +61 414 661 604
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25.01.2022 If you’re looking for some last minute shopping trading.......
25.01.2022 Might be a timely reminder to slow down and take care over the holiday period. Remember if you’re going to drink.... get a sober Bob or use the courtesy bus if the venue has one. Don’t be a bloody idiot and cause grief to yours or anyone else’s family this Christmas
24.01.2022 Definitely needs to be a competition for best public housing garden ! Peggys place that I came across while letterboxing today would definitely win
24.01.2022 Thank you Michael Sukkar MP - Member for Deakin and Josh Frydenberg for listening to Territorians and extending the ‘construction commencement’ deadline for #homebuilder . This extension has been taken to 18 months giving Territorians already signed up for #HomeBuilder the chance to build their dream home and support much needed jobs in the construction industry. Lia Finocchiaro MLA and Dr Sam McMahon... has been lobbying Canberra on this topic for Territorians. See more
24.01.2022 So great to catch up with these beautiful people last night at carols. My those little kids have grown
24.01.2022 A joyous evening at the Casuarina street primary school Christmas concert tonight. Great performances by the students and a finale by the teachers. I wish them all a very Merry Christmas and a well earned break after a difficult year.
23.01.2022 Well lunch was great Yesterday until I got back to my car Thank you Rodney and Karen for changing the battery(not that that was the problem) Thank you MC and Gerard for your help.... Also a mighty shout out to James from Coolalinga Tavern for going above and beyond to help out. Merry Christmas to you all.
23.01.2022 There’s still time to drop off a gift at the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal if you’re in Darwin. Christmas is a time of giving, so think of those less fortunate at this time of year
22.01.2022 Was a pleasure to be invited to the opening of the new Dental clinic at Wurli-Wurlinjang Aboriginal Health Service today. Thank you to Suzi, Megan and all the staff for showing us around and Dr Christine the Dentist. A big thank you to the Federal Government and Dr Sam McMahon, Senator for opening the Clinic.
22.01.2022 From my Family to yours I wish you all a very Merry Christmas for what has been a very different year in 2020. Time to put the brakes on, relax for a week and enjoy family time Merry Christmas to you all.
22.01.2022 Was great to be able to catch up with Fay and Dennis this week in Darwin during an estimates break. What a fantastic view. I’m sure you will enjoy many sunsets and will not ever tire from that view.
21.01.2022 Last night I drove around and checked out some Christmas lights. This particular house is on the corner of Third and Giles st. The last few years the light display has been amazing. It is a credit to the owners. On Christmas Eve the yard is open to go and have a closer look. ... All the light displays are fantastic and the effort people go to brings out the Christmas spirit! Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas
21.01.2022 Congratulations Angus, onward and upward from here
20.01.2022 Today we dropped of some Share the dignity bags. This time of year it’s important to remember those less fortunate and spare a thought or donate to a cause. This is a very busy time of year and I wish everyone a well earned break, recharge and get ready to do it all again and better next year ! #localsforlocals
18.01.2022 Don’t forget to visit Santa today in the Katherine Oasis Shopping Centre between 10:30 - 1:30pm. Located next to the Bodybar. Free photos and if you wish to donate food or gifts all donations go to the Salvation Army Katherine
18.01.2022 Don’t forget to get your Santa photo this year
18.01.2022 Look at this little cutie enjoying a rising river....9m
18.01.2022 Thanks Sam for inviting us to celebrate with the Sikh community again in Katherine. It’s always a pleasure to catch up share a meal and learn more about your culture.
18.01.2022 What a fantastic opportunity to meet one of AFL greats Kevin Sheedy. An inspirational positive coach and person that believes in the mindset of winning. Kevin played football with my sisters husband at Richmond Footy Club and we chatted about that and life with a little bit of Politics thrown in for good measure #ntsports #aflnt Darwin Turf Club... Richmond Football Club See more
18.01.2022 Don’t forget tonight is the night that this amazing Christmas light display is open to the public. A fantastic display and a lot of effort has gone into this house.
17.01.2022 Merry Christmas to the Seniors and thank you for inviting me to a beautiful lunch at The Katherine Club. Congratulations to the raffle winners. First prize of the Ron Hersey crafted board was Tony from ibis Styles. Second prize, Merrilyn Stopp who took home the Walking stick handcrafted from Ron as well.
17.01.2022 Djilpin Arts Christmas sale is on now. Pillowcases, framed prints, scarves, quilts and more available. For more info or sales http://www.djilpinarts.org.au [email protected]
17.01.2022 Just in case you missed the lights tonight..... here’s a little look. Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas Day tomorrow
16.01.2022 Last nights centenary of Rotary at Parliament House was a lovely gathering and reflection on just what Rotarians do in your community. Katherine got a big wrap for all the activities we do from our driver awareness courses, seniors computer club, selling the most(31 cartons) of Christmas cakes, the Phillipa Walters bursary for students and taking part in many community activities. No doubt about it we are a very active club Great to catch up with Vinnie again in Darwin also
16.01.2022 Congratulations to all of the students that took part in the Nutrien Ag Solutions - Katherine and ICPA Katherine branch grant nominations this week. Unfortunately not everyone can be a winner but the lucky recipients made us as judges work hard as some were very close. The winners were: ... Years 5/6 - Mikala Craig Years 7/8/9 - Pepper Wortley Years 10/11/12 - Brodie Craig All the best in your future Education
15.01.2022 Thank you to Vivian, George, Tina, Janine, Wendy and Colleen for their time today whilst attending the Board meeting. Step out offer support and mentoring programmes throughout their supported living house and community access programme’s. These programmes assist students with disability’s transitioning from school .... #localsforlocals See more
15.01.2022 As it’s Sri Lankan New year today I’d like to wish all of the Sri Lankan community in Katherine a Happy New Year. Wishing you all a happy, healthy and wealthy year ahead.
15.01.2022 Thank you very much to Simmone Croft for this stunning painting of her interpretation of the Katherine Gorge. This purchase was in the recent Katherine Prize and hangs with a great deal of pride in my office. I have enjoyed Simmone’s paintings for many years and admire her very unique style .... Thank you Simmone See more
14.01.2022 Don’t forget today is an extra holiday for Katherine High School students. You can all relax and go back to bed
14.01.2022 Thanks for helping with the last bit of letterboxing Hannah. Just got in yesterday before the rain started. Just a short newsletter on the last month and Christmas updates.
14.01.2022 A very big thank you to Madame Speaker for an amazing gift at the end of the Parliamentary year. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and look forward to returning in February next year to continue to work hard for the community of Katherine!
13.01.2022 If you wish to comment on councils future planning draft and budget here’s your opportunity
13.01.2022 Our first Community BBQ was held out at Binjari Community Aboriginal Corporation. It was a huge success and it’s always great to keep communications open. It was great to chat to the children and adults around concerns of the shop closure.... Also a big shout out to Basil for his garden looking amazing. A very big thank you to Dinesh and Brian for helping out with the BBQ. A big thank you to Rotary Katherine for the hire of their BBQ trailer #localsforlocals #communityconversations
13.01.2022 Centenary of Rotary Gala Dinner held at Double tree by Hilton Darwin was a great night of reminiscing on all that Rotary do across the districts in the NT and in Timor. Rotary over the last 100years is about the past present and the future. In the past the ladies have been significant in making sandwiches and making the clubs interesting Merwyn recited a couple of quotes from the first 50 years!!... How times have changed with many clubs having women as Presidents these days and many club members as well. People, place and together is a motto that Rotary stand by being that people engage in activities across the globe in different places and unite to make changes in communities.
12.01.2022 Get online today and with us altogether we can help raise much needed funds for the McGrath Breast Care Nurses. Get online and get your tickets https://www.pinktest.com.au/img/share/17081.png
12.01.2022 Check out the Christmas lights around town tonight. Well done to all of you that have put a lot of effort in
12.01.2022 Beautiful sound of a storm in the morning. Welcome relief from the heat!
12.01.2022 Congratulations to Chris and Pamela for eight years of service to Rotary. They both go above and beyond and put in hours of work behind the scenes. You are both well deserving of this achievement.
11.01.2022 FYI- It’s great to see some consistent falls around the area. Welcome rain to freshen everything up
11.01.2022 Happy New Year and welcome back to work Belinda after a well earned break! The Office is back open and we are here to listen to your concerns. Feel free to drop in or give us a call. 89 738461 or [email protected]
10.01.2022 What a year 2020 was. I started it off in a good strong positive way by campaigning and we were all caught out by COVID-19 around March. A lot has happened in the last year but I’m here to wish you all a very Happy New Year and an even better 2021! I’m here to listen to concerns about your community.... Wherever you are celebrate with loved ones. I’ve had a lovely time catching up with my family
09.01.2022 This garden would have to win a prize for best public housing garden. Came across it while out letterboxing the Christmas newsletter
09.01.2022 If you can help out the Katherine Athletics Club Please get in touch with Nicole Lutze #localsforlocals
09.01.2022 LABOR ABANDONS VICTIMISED TERRITORIANS The latest crime statistics show the Gunner Labor Government is squarely to blame for the shocking rise in assaults, domestic violence and alcohol-related harm right across the Territory. Across the Territory, assaults have risen 20%, domestic violence is up 26% and alcohol-related assaults have climbed almost 30%.... It doesn’t matter if you live in Darwin, Katherine, Tennant Creek or Alice Springs the spectacular failures by Labor when it comes to law and order, and alcohol policy, is creating more victims of crime and more pressure on our hard-working police. The Gunner Labor Government refused to debate the CLP’s Bail Amendment Bill 2021 on urgency last month, now Territorians are forced to fend for themselves. Chief Minister, you and your cowardly Labor team should be ashamed. Source: https://pfes.nt.gov.au//community-safe/nt-crime-statistics
09.01.2022 Great to catch up with Gerard Maley MLA: Member for Nelson and Marie-Claire Boothby -Member for Brennan today and discuss all the things we’ve done since the election. What a few months we’ve all had!
08.01.2022 Loving all this rain, what a beautiful sound to wake up to again
08.01.2022 Members of the Unions made a stand and were vocal in letting the Gunner Government their views on the wage freeze announced last month. Approx 50 people from the ETU, AEU, UEU and ANMF were very vocal on Tuesday afternoon. Vowing to continue to lobby the Government early next year to continue their dissent.
08.01.2022 Following up from yesterday. The incorrect email was posted on here,my apologies. I have corrected it but here are the contact details for all council related issues
07.01.2022 Last night I had the pleasure of attending the Clyde Fenton Primary School year 6 graduation. These dedicated students had all done very well and were well presented which is a credit to their parents, themselves and their teachers . The School captain Joe Lawrie spoke well and took out an award also.
07.01.2022 Thank you to Karen from Katherine South Primary School for the catch up. Wishing all the staff a well deserved break this year over the Christmas holidays. We look forward to working with you in the new year. Merry Christmas
07.01.2022 Big shout out to Jens from Nviro blast for noticing our graffiti and coming and removing al in the name of Christmas Spirit!! Jens’ business does graffiti removal and they can blast and paint anything that needs a tidy up. This business is mobile so are able to come to site and blast gateways etc - rural areas included. Recently Jens cleaned up the train before it went to its new home and is now doing the tractor in the Old railway station.
07.01.2022 Last day of work for 2020! What a year it’s been. Started out campaigning till the Election in August. I won, my world changed...... It has been interesting, rewarding and the learning curve has been steep. Belinda and Jenni joined my team and we have joined groups, got out in the community, opened events, attended others, been to a lot of School concerts, attended Seniors meetings and Christmas parties, raffled for fundraisers, letterboxed our newsletters, met with concerne...d locals, emailed off to relevant areas constituents concerns. All in all it’s been a very busy 13weeks. I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Enjoy the break and let’s do this all again in our 21/20 year!. It is going to be the best
07.01.2022 A very big CONGRATULATIONS to all Award recipients at the Katherine South Primary School Awards night. MAJOR AWARD WINNERS Academic award: Aleeah Bawi... Student Citizen of the year: Caitlyn Usher Principal Award: Jock Renfree A/Principal Award: Bonnie Stanley School Mentor: Eva-Janice Walker Sportsperson of the year: Ian Thompson See more
07.01.2022 CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT A beautiful evening listening to all the Schools and choirs singing all your favourite carols.
06.01.2022 What a beautiful sight to see. Finally after a long dry difficult year we get a reprieve, flush the algae down that was growing in the river and slowly fill up the aquifers......... this is just the start to what I hope is a very good wet season.
06.01.2022 What a beautiful display of lights. Each year in Loxton the community get together and put up Christmas lights that people from near and far come and see. Peter Mangelsdorf has been lighting up and providing the community an amazing display of lights in themes for 36 years. I remember going as a child and taking my children also when we returned for Christmas. If in SA and more so the Riverland, Loxton lights up each year and it is a credit to their volunteers and council that work together to make it happen each year
05.01.2022 The Government centre is having a renovation and the Health area is moving to Second st. From 11th January all services will operate from 11 Second st. Merry Christmas to all
05.01.2022 Fishos hung out to dry by false Labor promises Just before the 2020 Territory Election, on 6 August 2020, the Gunner Labor Government triumphantly announced that ‘recreational fishing access to Aboriginal-owned NT coastal waters will continue until at least the end of 2022’. The Media Release, from Michael Gunner and Selena Uibo, went on to state that ‘a new agreement’ had been ‘signed’ and strongly implied that it was a done deal.... Mr Maley said: Yesterday, fishermen in the Territory learned that there was apparently no such definitive agreement and as of 1 January, permits would be required for vast sections of the coastline. The Chief Minister needs to explain precisely what has happened and whether he intentionally misled Territorians ahead of the election. Closing off vast areas and requiring unspecified permits in others will likely have a devastating impact on the tourism, recreational and commercial fishing sectors at a time when our economy can least afford it, Mr Maley continued. Based on the understanding from the Gunner Labor Government that nothing would change until 2022, tourism operatorsalready hard hit by COVID-19made bookings, invested in boats and purchased new gear, only to now have the rug pulled out from underneath them. During Budget Estimates, the CLP Opposition was told by the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs that $500,000 of the $10 million had already been paid to the NLC. Payment of any monies should have been conditioned on an outcome, namely the extension of permit-free fishing in the Territory to 2022. If this was not the case, the Chief Minister needs to come clean on exactly what the ‘agreement’ was and why he misled Territorians. He must also inform Territorians of any additional monies that may have been paid and what will be done with the remaining $9.5 million he promised to the NLC. Once again, it appears that the Gunner Labor Government was only interested in winning an election, not protecting the interests of Territorians. The Chief Minister must immediately explain what he will do to fix this situation before the 1 January deadline, whether he is on holiday or not, Mr Maley said. Katherine Game Fishing Club Inc.
05.01.2022 ATTENTION UPDATE!!
05.01.2022 Be mindful when travelling around the NT that you stay alert and drive to the conditions. You do NOT want to be another NT statistic ! Have a safe and happy New Year
04.01.2022 It has come to my attention whilst door knocking, letterboxing and also through the community that there is a lot of caltrop around on verges. Let’s help stop the spread of Caltrop (Tribulus cistoiedes and Tribulus terrestris), this weed is a Class B weed and is spreading wildly through the town of Katherine at this time of year is easily identified by its yellow flower and if left unattended causes issues to cyclists, pedestrians and pets as after it flowers it produces a ho...rrible thorn that even penetrates bike tyres and is then spread further. We can all assist in stopping this spread by reporting the weed when you see it to the following relevant bodies The link below is where you can report any major weed outbreaks. mailto:[email protected] https://nt.gov.au//0016/252133/declared-weeds-in-the-nt.pdf
04.01.2022 Congratulations to Craig and Kerry Glass on their stint at Haileybury Rendall School in Darwin. Craig came in at a point where the School was re-establishing itself and a huge cultural change was needed. Staff morale was low and in the space of three years Craig and Kerry along with other dedicated staff have turned it around. Enrolments have gone from 250 to 770 in a short period of time. Congratulations and I wish you both all the best back in Melbourne.
04.01.2022 Yesterday in estimates the Minister for remote housing and town camps was asked ,what is the cost of an average house to build in a community? We were told $450k! On Monday I asked the Education Minister about an ablution block being built in a remote community that was costing $750k I asked if it had showers, was there any other rooms or was it part of a house? No was the answer, just an ablution block.... My point being if it’s $750 for a toilet block, I would think the amount of $450k average for a house is slightly out.
03.01.2022 Thanks to Ben Coutts for inviting us to the Nutrien Ag Christmas party at The Katherine Club. Great to catch up with a heap of people I haven’t seen in awhile and great that they support the ICPA with a bursary that I will judge this Wednesday
03.01.2022 A very big Congratulations to Chris and Pamela Dixon from Drv4lyf . This evening they won the AANT Road Safety Award at the Community achievement Awards received tonight at the Doubletree by Hilton. Chris and Pamela operate a Driving School and have done so for many years.
03.01.2022 Thank you to the Seniors for an enjoyable Christmas lunch at the Katherine Club. Seniors contribute to the community in a variety of ways raising funds by the raffles they hold, going on outings around town and sometimes a bit further afield Everyone had a good afternoon and the raffle winners were very excited to be receiving an enormous amount of goodies so close to Christmas. The raffle donated by Ron Hersey was won by Tony at the Ibis (Chopping board) and also Merrilyn St...opp( walking stick) Thanks to Lori, Jill, Yvonne and Lorna on organising a great lunch and a good gathering of Seniors
02.01.2022 A great couple of nights celebrating the Centenary of Rotary. A beautiful night at the Gala Dinner.
02.01.2022 I love the Christmas lights. Next year @pollyhohn we are having this in Katherine outside my office
01.01.2022 So good to have all the rain to fill tanks, aquifers and flush the river Good to see the river cam was being fixed
01.01.2022 It was great to have our first Community BBQ out at Binjari and catch up with people out there. There concerns over the shop closure were passed on. Congratulations to Basil for his amazing very neat garden also. Thanks very much to Dinesh and Brian for coming out and helping with the BBQ.
01.01.2022 Part two of Casuarina st Primary School Christmas concert. What a great night with fantastic performances by the years 3-6. Again well done to all involved especially Nicole Gadd and Shannon Dohl. Fantastic effort!
01.01.2022 This Christmas remember to support your local business by buying gifts for the ones you love. We are fortunate to have a good selection of dedicated small business retailers that are here all year to support your child’s sporting team or School or provide good service to us. Let’s show our support and support them.... #localsforlocals See more
