Wednesday, June 1, 2016

STOCKING THE LARDER

On the way down from Hobart there are many places to buy provisions. One of our favourite places is Meredith's Orchard. Here you can buy excellent fruit and vegetables as well as a range of other local products. Meredith's Orchard is located on the Channel Highway near Margate.

Friday, May 27, 2016

Boost for Tasmanian Health System

The deal has been struck between the states and the Federal Government. Tasmanian health system will receive an extra $54 million in federal funding. The Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgeman welcomed the boost to the state's health budget. It is a very positive step forward. Mr Hodgeman also was pleased that a proposal to allow states to levy income tax has been cancelled. Tasmania is Australia's smallest state and in a poor position to raise it's own taxes. This will help  alleviate problems in the health system.