On December 18, 2024, in view of Christmas Day and the holiday period, the Tasmanian Liberal-minority State Government decided to 'take out the trash'.
This strategy of "taking out the trash"—often cited by political aficionados thanks to the The West Wing—has been a long-standing practice of governments and corporations. They often drop unpopular news late on a Friday afternoon to avoid political heat as punters look forward to the weekend.
‘Tis the Season to be Merry, but not for those in charge of the Spirit of Tasmania debacle which has already claimed the scalp of a Minister and Deputy Premier, a long-standing CEO, and, in turn, has put the minority state government on course with a political iceberg.
It’s difficult to think of a bigger bureaucratic bungle than the Spirit of Tasmania IV, but that’s the spirit(s).
There was a concert featuring ageing rockers, which I felt compelled to attend.
The calling was tempered by the cost of tickets, flights, and accommodation yet the desire to attend despite these impediments, that might have stifled a rational brain, were set aside and a decision was made in favour of attendance.
Driving the Midland Highway close to the middle of Tasmania I thought I smelled smoke. The fog had set in, it’s November, and the driving conditions should have settled, yet I was made to consider low-beam lights to maximise vision.
When I first entered the fog, there was a distinctive odor. An odor that immediately turned my thoughts to fire, bushfire.
Humour continues to have its place, fostering a positive culture and promoting feelings of trust and connection, which are crucial for productivity.
Many workplaces and sites have placed limits on working from home, a hangover post the virus period.
And what about : Phar Lap, Crowded House, Jimmy Barnes, John Farnham, Rebecca Gibney, Russell Crowe, Keith Urban, Jane Campion, pavlova, lamingtons, and ANZAC biscuits would you believe!
There is a story about retired Riverside High School Assistant Principal and Exeter Primary School Principal, Mr Rod Howell that you may not know. A version of events that, until now, he has never shared publicly.
