Energy prices are due to rocket within 5 years and this will place immense hardships on not only the Tasmanian economy, but on communities and individuals. Simply put: We Are Not Ready!

With this in mind, Waterworks community members are invited to a stimulating workshop to explore this theme – with people from other sustainable communities.

Please do join us. Download flyer HERE for details and how to register. And please do pass on to others who may be interested.

Thank you to everyone who turned up to make the Sunday afternoon Street wall painting a wonderful and fun event. We counted 20 adults, 7 younger and 7 small children taking part throughout the day. We had a great time.

Have a look at the wall. It’s very colorful and inspirational. Many cars passed by and slowed down to find out what was going on. It’s all about raising awareness to look out for each other on the road, share the space and make it safer for everyone to use. (Click continue reading for more pictures.)

Hopefully this can be an ongoing event ( I will keep you posted). There are so many stretches of wall potentially to cover.

It’s all about keeping it changing so people notice it. That is the beauty of chalk.

At one stage we can also consider a permanent painting. For now I think it’s fun to meet as community and fill the streets with life. Changing art work or any other display in front of houses will raise awareness to perceive the street as a shared space (tables, chairs, sculptures, plants).

Hope to see some new faces next time or grab some chalk and be creative on the way to school. Or organize your own creative afternoon with friends on the weekend. Don’t forget to knock on our door too. love Dorka and family

One important footnote about safety for future events:

Please do not draw on the road because, although we are trying to make the street a safer space it actually is a dangerous place and drawing on the road can send the wrong message to children.

Dorka @101

Come and see how Clear Comfort window insulation can be cheaply installed on your windows – at 1pm, 136 Waterworks Rd.

Come and see how to retrofit insulation into a weatherboard wall cavity – at 3pm, 195 Waterworks Rd.

Over the last two years in the middle of winter, thousands of Tasmanians chose to spend a day outside learning more about how to live a sustainable life.

This is a very popular event. It’s on again on June 6th, so put it in your diary now.

Click HERE to see details.

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Please email us for queries.

Come and support the hard working wonderful, spirited people who run the Source food outlet.

If you haven’t been to Source yet, just do it. They’re just above the university campus in French Street.

They’re open from 11 am each Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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Karen is an ace professional photographer and activist, if you ever need portrait or event photos click HERE to contact her.

Calling all you wonderful valley people who would like to help set up our second Harvest Fair about fun, food and sustainable living – it’s on Sunday March 28. Click HERE to see poster.

I am hostessing weekly morning teas (with scones) 10am at my house (144 Waterworks Rd) every Wednesday before the fair.

Amanda Sully (sully.amanda@gmail.com)

Please come if you are able to put in some real time and energy as we need your help!!!

It was such a lovely day last year and at least 50 fab locals helped pull it off with $1,200 raised that has set up the brilliant “Waterworks Community Garden”. Such structures as fences and a watering system was installed through the fair profits which is great and a special thanks to the generous Graddons!

We need people to suggest and coordinate all/any sorts of local produce, garden seedlings and crafts stalls, provide entertainment, resources, time and any ideas.

Please contact me if you are able to help, or I will see you at morning tea next Wednesday 24th at 10am!!

Lets prepare for harvest time!

A dedicated website link (Powerdown Tasmania) has now been set up so that project participants can find out the latest and contribute to the program.

Meanwhile, please feel free to peruse this community site. Feedback always welcome.

To be led by local resident Don Knowler (he writes the popular ‘On the Wing’ column each week in the Mercury)

Meet 10am at main gates of Waterworks picnic reserve. Bring a drink and binoculars if you have them.