Why not ask the parishioners?

TO upset many Tasmanians with the sudden announcement to sell churches was inconsiderate and bad manners. Why had congregations and communities not been consulted before reading in the paper their church and graveyard were to be sold? Since not all proceeds go to the important redress, what benefit can the parish look forward to if there is no debate before? What would the new ministry in parishes for years to come look like? Church attendance has been low for many years, because people and their way of life have changed with 24/7 workdays and wide choice of entertainment. It would have been great if the Bishop had taken his problems to people in the parishes and asked if there are other solutions, especially for those who like to keep their church and graveyard in the community. There seems to have been a massive split for some time now in the Anglican Church with different ministries, philosophies and low and high church, meeting rooms in shops and other places. All these people are Christians and perhaps it is time for the Anglican Church to go back to Rome where they came from? preciated the excellent drawing and interesting compositions. Some artworks are painted on unusual surfaces such as gold leaf, piano keys, ivorine, polymin and canvas. It was interesting to see the range of mediums used. Many artists used coloured pencil or graphite drawings, others used mixed media, gouache, oil, pen and watercolour. I marvelled at the patience of each artist and their remarkable vision to create sensitive detail on such a minute scale. I thoroughly enjoyed the high standard and hope many visitors come to view it. The exhibition is open until October 6. Congratulations miniature artists.

View already ruined

SADLY, the wonderful view and first-time impressions of Hobart and its docks precinct was ruined years ago when approaching from the Tasman Highway with the construction of Zero Davey and the Federation Concert Hall (call it whatever you like). As unsightly as it may be and for whatever reason it was ever invented, we must move on, think positive and accept that the Bridge of Remembrance is here to stay and take full advantage of it. no local knowledge and won’t be able to provide accurate forecasts. Even if the Bureau of Meteorology gave a guarantee services wouldn’t be affected, it would be a brave person to bet the farm on that promise. Senator Nick McKim was quick to stand up for Tasmania, calling on BOM to abandon plans to centralise forecasting. The motion was passed in the Senate, with support of all Labor and two Green senators. Three Tasmanian senators (Duniam, Colbeck and Martin) were absent for the vote and Liberal senators Abetz and Bushby voted against it. Federal Environment Minister Melissa Price said people “really do not need to be concerned about this review”. Oh well, that’s all right then. We’ll all sleep better knowing some mainland politician has our back when Tasmania next faces a disastrous weather event.