Thomas Prince | Public figure
Thomas Prince
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25.01.2022 What’s going on here? You may have noticed the fencing and work that has begun on the front corner at Lake Weeroona. The City of Greater Bendigo are upgrading the irrigation system to improve the distribution and efficiency.... They are also doing it in sections to avoid creating too much disruption for users. Expected completion: June 2021 Thanks to those who asked the question. A curious community is a healthy one!
25.01.2022 Campaigning must NEVER stop It's all good and well to engage with the community when you're trying to be elected however the engagement can't stop after an election. Candidates show their capabilities to engage with the community and they set an expectation and therefore we must continue this commitment.... I promise to keep this commitment At your homes In your streets In your businesses And online I will stay connected! #vote1prince #princeforwhipstick Authorised by T.Prince of 21B Uley Street Bendigo 3550
24.01.2022 Don’t wait til Thursday to check in with someone. Even tomorrow could be too late. Ask the question #ruokay
23.01.2022 Hard rubbish collection. Do we need it? WHAT DO YOU THINK? Our landfill sites fees increased mid-year and are expected to again at years end.... Illegal dumping is continuing to increase in our parks and reserves Do you think it will actually fix these issues? Do you think we need it but it’s not necessarily a priority? What are other things that should be considered? If the city provided this service; How often should it happen? Should limits apply? Do we need to include guidelines and compliance measures to ensure we don’t have clutter on our nature strips constantly? Feedback needed #vote1prince #princeforwhipstick Authorised by T.Prince of 21b Uley Street Bendigo 3550
21.01.2022 Restrictions haven't been lifted yet but that doesn't mean we can't build some anticipation. Some of you may not know but there's a few new fantastic eateries that have popped up in the CBD while you've been behaving and staying at home. Magnolia Lane... Tageskarte Adam and Eve (second location) Bluebird Patisserie Kami Bendigo In addition to the new kids on the block, there are plenty of your favourites who have undergone facelifts and menu changes. REMEMBER! Don't get complacent. Keep following the guidelines. But know that excitement is around the corner. 2021 is going to be a special year Ps. If I've missed anyone, let me know. I'll edit the post #vote1prince #princeforwhipstick Authorised by T. Prince of 21B Uley Street Bendigo 3550
21.01.2022 Preferences Vote 1 Thomas Prince But beyond that, I prefer residents make an informed decision and to vote on who they believe is best for their electorate.... I’m campaigning for myself to get elected, not someone else. And consistent with my 2016 campaign, I won’t be releasing a ‘how to vote’ card. If you need more information on a candidate, I’m happy to direct you to where you can find such information. #vote1prince #princeforwhipstick Authorised by T.Prince of 21B Uley Street Bendigo 3550
20.01.2022 Have you seen this? It's great to see this new development on Eaglehawk Road. Exciting things to come for Chemist Warehouse and the Long Gully community! Along with Ranbuild finding a new home in California Gully, I'm pumped to see more jobs and businesses join the Whipstick Ward... #vote1prince #princeforwhipstick Authorised by T.Prince of 21B Uley Street Bendigo 3550
19.01.2022 Bored as hell at home? Longing for your next essential excuse to leave your house? It’s never too late to start #donating... #donate #saveslives #lifesessential
18.01.2022 Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Covid or no Covid, Bendigo need jobs!... Bendigo is projected to grow by another 35,000 residents by 2036 but we need to ensure that growth is healthy by ensuring each and every one of those 35,000 has an opportunity to work. (Projections from 2019) In March this year, Bendigo's unemployment rate was at 4.6%. Whats worse is the the Bendigo regions unemployment rate for youth was 18.3% In the post Covid era, we need to be focusing on our local economy and what our residents need. And they need JOBS! #vote1prince #prince4whipstick Authorised by T.Prince of 21B Uley Street Bendigo 3550
16.01.2022 Let’s keep this one simple.... Number 1 priority: Community engagement... #vote1prince #princeforwhipstick Authorised by T.Prince of 21B Uley Street Bendigo 3550
15.01.2022 A big THANK YOU to Hit91.9 Bendigo and the old Star FM!! Today Southern Cross Austereo announced that Hit 91.9 Bendigo would become redundant and we would be losing one of our local morning radio shows. I feel for the staff that have lost their job but I also feel for our community who have lost a great asset. ... This evening I've spent time reflecting on the impact the station and its presenters have had on our community and I've been overwhelmed thinking of the service they have provided us over many years in Bendigo. I've also personally had the opportunity to work with the station in many ways and would love to celebrate their positive impact they've had on me. Some of my highlights: Numerous Bendigo Easter Festival parades Promotion of Seeing Eye Dogs Bendigo Health Children Ward visits Raising money for Give Me 5 For Kids Promotion of local businesses Shish Lnc and Babylon Lounge and Garden Bar Support of the Bendigo Dragons My daily lol's and music They even set me up on a blind date live on radio Mornings will never be the same. Again, THANK YOU! Authorised by Thomas Prince of 21b Uley Street Bendigo 3550
15.01.2022 What’s your silver lining? 2020 hasn’t really gone to plan but that’s no reason to lose hope. Even in the darkness, we search for the light to find our way out.... So, what’s your silver lining from 2020? Mine, it’s one of the first times in the last 15 years my life hasn’t been full of commitments. To slow down, re-adjust and re-centre has been a blessing and during an election campaign, that’s been incredible. Comment yours below Authorised by T.Prince of 21B Uley Street Bendigo 3550
14.01.2022 2020 Whipstick Ward ballot draw result SLOAN, Julie MURTAGH, Pauline MARTIN, Luke... FLAHERTY, Sharon GOLDSMITH, Michelle PETHYBRIDGE, Malcolm ROUEL, James METCALFE, Andrea QUIN, Andrew James FAGG, Dave 1 PRINCE, Thomas PAGLIARO, Jan STANISLAWSKI, Kathryn No social distancing going on here on this ballot paper It's a big field and I've drawn the 11th position on the ballot. REMEMBER Vote 1 for Thomas Prince Number all the boxes or else your vote will not count For those interested, my preference information will be coming this weekend #vote1prince #princeforwhipstick Authorised by T.Prince of 21B Uley Street Bendigo 3550
14.01.2022 Only 49 hours left! Voting closes 6pm Friday In 2016 my campaign lasted for over 12 months. Fast forward to 2020 and the last 4 months have flown by ... One of the things I’ve reminded myself during my campaigns: Don’t get caught up in the politics and try and enjoy every minute of it and that I have. One thing I don’t enjoy: Fines DON’T FORGET TO VOTE and avoid risking a fine Authorised by T.Prince of 21B Uley Street Bendigo 3550
13.01.2022 Moving forward with CHANGE 2020 has been a mammoth year and unfortunately not for good reasons. Our community has felt the impact of this year and are ready to move on. But we can’t yet. But there is hope. ... Talking to businesses; they have learnt, adapted and are now looking how to evolve their workplaces. The reality check of our priorities has come and gone and it’s great to hear residents change their priorities back to their health and finances and staying connected to loved ones. This is a great opportunity for our city to experience some change too. Let’s... Reconnect with the community. Re-evaluate our priorities and let our time and money emphasise these priorities. But what about our Leadership? What change can I bring? 2020 interaction - as you may have noticed, I’m very active on the socials. Why? Because many of you are too! But it won’t stop there. Face to face is where personal connection is made and that’s where I thrive. No bullshit - I won’t get too caught up with being politically correct. I’ll just focus on being kind, honest and genuine. That’s what I value. Engaged and involved - I’d love to attend your events but I won’t need an invite for you to see me there. My spare time is currently spent in the community and that won’t change. Relevant - I represent a generation that have gone unheard for a long time at the council table. CHANGE - There is a time for calm, a time for restraint. But there is also a time for energy and exuberance. I’ll give Bendigo the jump start it needs to take on the opportunities of tomorrow. Bring on 2021. Bring on change! Authorised by T. Prince of 21b Uley Street Bendigo 3550
13.01.2022 I popped past the Eaglehawk Community House yesterday for a chat and they roped me into cooking a cake hopefully everyone has survived the experience It was a great opportunity. We got to talk shop and I now better understand what they achieve in this space. But more importantly I got to put words aside for some time and put some action in place to make a difference. ... A small difference but difference nonetheless. Ps. How good was the photography work. Nice Tracey! Authorised by T. Prince of 21B Uley Street Bendigo 3550
11.01.2022 WHAT DO YOU THINK? Should political parties be associated with Local Government? A lot of people have been asking "which political party do I belong to? Are you an independent or are you affiliated/endorsed? Who do you vote for in State and Federal?"... My thoughts: I'm an Independent candidate I believe there is no place for State and Federal politics in Local Government. Our community should be dictating the direction Greater Bendigo takes, not political parties. And when I vote in State and Federal elections, I'm a swing voter. I review their leadership, their party policies and most importantly how they plan to support Greater Bendigo. I'm an Independent candidate that's dependent on the community But as always, I want to know YOUR THOUGHTS #vote1prince #princeforwhipstick Authorised by T.Prince of 21B Uley Street Bendigo 3550
11.01.2022 Here’s a little something I’m getting behind again March this year: Share the Dignity Last year, Lauren who organises the Central Victorian efforts challenged me to be a male voice behind something that is traditionally unfamiliar for men. Although as men learning more about period poverty would go a long way in our community, I think a first great step is acknowledging the physiological differences and be simply be willing to help ... So, next time your heading to the supermarket. Be a little less awkward in those aisles Break the stigma of men and women products Embrace the funny looks and buy a tampon, pad or other sanitary product And DONATE!
10.01.2022 Apparently I don’t have the face for politics One person seemed to agree and decided to remove my face from this fence. Perhaps this is their way of telling me that they don’t want me sitting on the fence for any issues? ... However if anyone ever wants to take the constructive approach, my contact details are: Facebook: /meetthomasprince Instagram: @thomas_prince_ Mobile: 0437928361 Email: [email protected] Website: www.thomasprince.com.au Silver lining: At least they were morally responsible and put it in the right bin Authorised by Thomas Prince of 21b Uley Street Bendigo 3550
10.01.2022 THANK YOU! Voting has closed and I’m sure you’ll all be happy to hear that your news feeds won’t be spammed with candidates messages anymore So what’s next?... The results wont be known until Declaration Day but the VEC are yet to determine when this will be. (However it’s likely to be the 5th or 6th of November) So for now, here are a few words of thanks Thanks to all the voters. Local Government is still an unknown for many and the more people that vote, the more they’re informed, the more they care; the better off our community is. Thanks to all the other candidates for putting their hand up in the Whipstick Ward. It’s great to see so many who care enough to be apart of the solution. A big thanks that most candidates didn’t release ‘how to vote’ cards. The residents want to remove the politics and have us focus on the people and I think this happening was a great step for Greater Bendigo And obviously thanks to those who have helped behind the scenes however I’ll save that thanks for when I see you next. Until Declaration Day #voted1prince #princealwaysforwhipstick
09.01.2022 A question I know every committee asks it’s members. Anyone know how to write a submission for grants? 2020 has stifled our volunteer organisations ability to fundraise and when you consider the work they do with such little, stimulating these groups can have a big flow on effect to our community. This event is a great chance to up skill someone and increase the chance of that easy money grants provide!... Share this with your sports clubs, charity groups and others who need assistance Authorised by T. Prince of 21b Uley Street Bendigo 3550
08.01.2022 Here’s a throwback to 2016 Have you changed how your spending your Easter this year? What are your plans?
07.01.2022 How’s your lockdown 2.0 going? I’m really interested in hearing from different industries and businesses on what they’ve learnt and changed from our first lockdown and how the community are responding differently the second time around. Their ability to learn quickly and adapt is key for survival and the more we share this information, the better off our community will be.... Hang in there! Oh and why this random The Dispensary Bar & Diner picture you ask? Because everyone needs a little bit of Sam Bastian in their lives Authorised by Thomas Prince 21b Uley Street Bendigo 3550
07.01.2022 I had a chat with Danielle from Bendigo Senior Secondary College last week and it’s a great little example of who I am. I appreciate the opportunity and am keen to see how I can raise the profile of Local Government in a younger generation. Give it a squiz
06.01.2022 Have you voted yet? Aside from declaration day, the pictured moment is the only time I really get nervous. I feel like I’m entering a tri-wizard tournament of some kind haha! REMEMBER... Voting is Compulsory. Don’t risk getting a fine! Voting closes at 6pm on Friday the 23rd of October. Better mail it back sooner than later so you don’t forget (and get fined ) Although October 24th is ‘election day’, we’re not likely to know the result until the 5th or 6th of November (declaration date yet to be decided) When voting, remember to put a number in every box! And double check you haven’t used the same number twice Every vote DOES count. I learnt that cruel lesson in 2016 And of course #vote1prince When voting, if you’re not sure then do your research. Check Facebook pages, websites, media outlets and most of all, talk to your friends and family and make an informed decision. Authorised by T.Prince of 21B Uley Street Bendigo 3550
04.01.2022 Boom boom! Officially enrolled Here’s what happens next: September 22nd: Nominations close... September 22nd: Ballot draw October 5th-8th: Voting ballots are mailed October 23th: Close of postal voting October 24th: Election Day #vote1prince #princeforwhipstick Authorised by T. Prince of 21B Uley Street Bendigo 3550
03.01.2022 Here's a little flashback to my 2016 campaign and when Levi found his families voting packs had arrived #vote1prince #princeforwhipstick Authorised by T. Prince of 21B Uley Street Bendigo 3550
03.01.2022 Rural Communities Did you know that the Whipstick Ward also includes Avonmore, Bagshot, Bagshot North, Barnadown, Drummartin, Elmore, Fosterville, Goornong, Hunter, Huntly, Huntly North, Kamarooka, Neilborough, Raywood, Sebastian, Wellsford, Whipstick and Woodvale? Some of you may never have heard of a few of these localities and that’s how some of these communities feel. They feel forgotten.... What I love about them is that they focus on the little things. The things that support their communities and keep them connected. Safe roads More footpaths Basic amenities Town plans and community hubs Rate evaluations that reflect rural budget allocations Other regional cities such as Geelong and Ballarat don’t have the governing area that we do but that’s what I love about Greater Bendigo. We are greater than just Bendigo. Do you live rurally? How do you want to be supported? We have a good phrase; Bendigo: The city within a forest But here’s a better one; Greater Bendigo: Where city meets country
02.01.2022 What do you love but Bendigo doesn’t have? I’ll be honest, I love Bendigo. From it’s open spaces to the little laneways . The range of events and diverse culture . It’s sporting clubs and the people that fill the pubs . I love it ... ....but we can always make it better. Please don’t focus on what we want to change or fix, this post is about new and exciting ideas. What works in other towns and cities you’ve visited? What entices you to visit other regions? Is it a restaurant? Event? People? Attraction? Good internet? Think What can make Bendigo better? Authorised by Thomas Prince of 124 Bridge Street Bendigo 3550
02.01.2022 Great to have junior sports back on the weekends! For me, junior sports is like watching the community breathe. Some of my fondest memories were based around weekend sport. ... It promoted healthy and inclusive relationships with other children, healthy relationships with adults and with the right coach, respectful and fair play But it’s not just the participants that benefit from junior sport being back. Physically and socially healthy for parents as well Economic stimulation for businesses for that post match reward Or just preparation for lunch And being outside, breathing in the air and growing a greater appreciation for our world and the city we live in If your child isn’t involved in junior sports but you’d still like them to, contact your local club. It’s not too late!
