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‘Tasmania: Explore the Possibilities’ is an exhibition of alternative Parliamentary portraits by Hobart artist Jamin. The work explores the bizarre and often disturbing links between politics and business in Tasmania, and questions whether or not the arts have a role to play in these issues. In a state where the Premier makes jokes like: “Tasmania: the Conspiracy State”, and business leaders like John Gay would like it noted that “it was Mr. Lennon had who rushed to see him… and not the other way around” - it is appropriate to be alert and alarmed.

Tasmanians Against the Pulpmill (TAP) are organising a pulp mill water rally to demonstrate community opposition to Gunns proposed thirsty pulp mill.

Saturday 3rd March at 11am King's Park Launceston

Do you want to do something about climate change? Do you have an idea for action that you would like to put into practice? Would you like to find other people to do this with? This is your chance to convene a discussion workshop with other interested people. In Open Space meetings, participants create and manage their own agenda of parallel working sessions around a central theme. This conference will be based around the question 'What are the key ways Tasmanians can make a difference on climate change?'

‘Tasmania: Explore the Possibilities’ is an exhibition of alternative Parliamentary portraits by Hobart artist Jamin. The work explores the bizarre and often disturbing links between politics and business in Tasmania, and questions whether or not the arts have a role to play in these issues. In a state where the Premier makes jokes like: “Tasmania: the Conspiracy State”, and business leaders like John Gay would like it noted that “it was Mr. Lennon had who rushed to see him… and not the other way around” - it is appropriate to be alert and alarmed.

The last Verandah Travaganza before this year's ripper Hobart Fringe Festival will be held this weekend. The Verandah Travaganza is like a garage sale, though held on a verandah and it will be selling everything from books to clothes to kitchenware to blackboards, 1950s school desks, blenders, plants and everything in between to raise money for the festival. If you have something you would like to donate to the festival fundraiser please call Rachel on 0409 344 679, otherwise drop in on Saturday for a festival update.
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Over 2 weeks, starting this Sunday 25 March, there will be a series of 10 free screenings of Al Gore’s Oscar-winning film ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ at the State Cinema in North Hobart. The free screenings have been made possible by the financial support of sponsoring organisations, businesses and individuals. If you haven’t seen this remarkable film, then there is no longer any excuse! Please spread the word - this is an amazing opportunity to have the film seen by a wider audience. See attached flyer for session times.

What is Earth Hour?

We are encouraging companies, government departments, individuals and families to turn off their lights for just one hour starting at 7.30pm, March 31st.

If we do this, the greenhouse gas emissions prevented will be the equivalent of taking 75,000 medium-sized cars off the road for one whole year! Now that's something worth doing.