Mac Point Stadium! - "Tas Says Yes!"

[Nugett]

I honestly think Tasmania would be better off if Launceston were the biggest city and capital. More central, less windy, less constrained by mountains. I guess that isn't going to happen. Would have been nice though. I much prefer Launy, even though I'm a big city person generally.

Launceston is a terrible city.

I honestly think Tasmania would be better off if Launceston were the biggest city and capital. More central, less windy, less constrained by mountains. I guess that isn't going to happen. Would have been nice though. I much prefer Launy, even though I'm a big city person generally.

Besides the gorge, there really isn’t much else in Launceston. The nearest port would be Georgetown. Which is at least an hour’s drive. May as well make Devonport the capital.

 

[Johnny Bananas]

Launceston is a terrible city.

Isn't it nice that we can all enjoy different things?

Besides the gorge, there really isn’t much else in Launceston. The nearest port would be Georgetown. Which is at least an hour’s drive. May as well make Devonport the capital.

Cradle Mountain, fresh produce, wineries, lots of lovely countryside, small towns to make a day trip to, I had an excellent time. Salamanca Markets seemed overrated by comparison. And I prefer Boags to Cascade.

 

[Nugett]

Isn't it nice that we can all enjoy different things?


Cradle Mountain, fresh produce, wineries, lots of lovely countryside, small towns to make a day trip to, I had an excellent time. Salamanca Markets seemed overrated by comparison. And I prefer Boags to Cascade.

It is nice that we can enjoy different things. The North East does has some nice towns, such as Scotsdale, Derby Pioneer ect.

The South also has its nice towns, such eagle Hawk Neck, New Norfolk, Richmond and Huonville ect.

The North West also has its fair share of towns and spots, such as Stanley, Wynyard and Smithton. Wynyard is especially nice, when it is hosting its tulip festival.

All 3 parts of the state has its fair share of wineries, distilleries and small breweries. Along with local produce. So it’s pretty much a personal preference.


If we are just comparing the 2 cities of Hobart and Launceston, then it’s fairly easy to see why Hobart is the capital and not Launceston.

 

[Truetiger]

Game Day - Expression of Interest. Tassie Election Open 19/07.

We’re interested in hearing from you about the upcoming Tasmanian election. If we have some numbers, we’ll open this up for debate on the day. Watch or like to show your interest – interesting times ahead! for the future of the Tasmanian Devils.

www.bigfooty.com

Go here and let’s get the stadium built.

 

[jj15]

The people that say the team doesn’t work based in Launceston because Launceston isn’t a place that people want to live are the same people that complain about mainlanders saying no one wants to live in Hobart.

 

[TassieSaint]

Was a great showing at the stadium rally in Hobart today, lucky got in before the worst of the weather set in.

Thousands march in support of Macquarie Point stadium

Organiser Mark Brown said the ‘silent majority’ is making its voice heard…

pulsetasmania.com.au

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

Is the Jaquie Lambie network going to support the Mac Point stadium this election?

 

[BoomerRoo]

Is the Jaquie Lambie network going to support the Mac Point stadium this election?

That nut isn't running any candidates in this election..... she left them high and dry a while back.

 

[Turbochook]

If this happens the stadium could be done for

Labor considering making a deal with the greens to guarantee supply.

Rockliff says voters have 'no confidence' in Labor — as it happened

The Liberal Party will have the most seats in a hung parliament, while the Labor vote has gone backwards in an early election instigated by its no-confidence motion in the premier.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Truetiger]

If this happens the stadium could be done for

Labor considering making a deal with the greens to guarantee supply.

Rockliff says voters have 'no confidence' in Labor — as it happened

The Liberal Party will have the most seats in a hung parliament, while the Labor vote has gone backwards in an early election instigated by its no-confidence motion in the premier.

www.abc.net.au

All election convos in this thread if possible lol

Game Day - Tassie Election Open

We’re interested in hearing from you about the upcoming Tasmanian election. If we have some numbers, we’ll open this up for debate on the day. Watch or like to show your interest – interesting times ahead! for the future of the Tasmanian Devils.

www.bigfooty.com

 

[FromOldFitzroy]

What was the size of the crowd last time the Pies played in Tas?
Oh, that’s right, they’ve never been there.
Moving on, with an election coming, I can see both Lib and Lab getting smashed in the North and North West.
Independents and Greens will rule the roost, and no stadium gets built.
A good response to the AFL’s stupendous arrogance.
Roof indeed!

That’s me finished with political forecasts.
Libs cleaned up in Braddon, yet again.

 

[Turbochook]

That’s me finished with political forecasts.
Libs cleaned up in Braddon, yet again.

Though sadly, quoting you, this could still come to pass:

"Independents and Greens will rule the roost, and no stadium gets built."

 

[The King!]

let's not forget even if Rockliff somehow gets this done - presumably with Labor supporting it through . Still has to get past the legislative council.

 

[sherb]

Launceston is a terrible city.


Besides the gorge, there really isn’t much else in Launceston. The nearest port would be Georgetown. Which is at least an hour’s drive. May as well make Devonport the capital.

Sure, if you drive 60kmph on the open road for the entire journey.

So there goes your credibility on the subject.

And it's George Town, two words, by the way.

 

[Turbochook]

State of play:

Tasmania set for a mostly anti-stadium crossbench — how will that work?

If either the Liberals or Labor wants to hold government in Tasmania, they will need the support of an almost entirely anti-stadium crossbench.

www.abc.net.au

 

[TassieSaint]

We've had two elections in a year on this now, it is time for the crossbench to bury the hatchet. If you want to call this a referendum on the stadium then a clear majority of Tasmanians have voted for it. Far from losing confidence in the premier and the Liberal party they've seen an increased vote. The crossbench can maintain their personal position they were elected with, but to continue to be obstructionist to the formation of a pro stadium government at this point is getting ridiculous.

 

[Reginald Perrin]

WTF was the point of slicing into this convo to create a separate thread on the election and then immediately closing it?

The two things are inseperable anyway.

Truetiger

 

[Truetiger]

WTF was the point of slicing into this convo to create a separate thread on the election and then immediately closing it?

The two things are inseperable anyway.

Truetiger

I explained that the election was only for the day. If you want it reopened, just ask.

 

[Turbochook]

We've had two elections in a year on this now, it is time for the crossbench to bury the hatchet. If you want to call this a referendum on the stadium then a clear majority of Tasmanians have voted for it. Far from losing confidence in the premier and the Liberal party they've seen an increased vote. The crossbench can maintain their personal position they were elected with, but to continue to be obstructionist to the formation of a pro stadium government at this point is getting ridiculous.

Everything to do with Tasmanian politics is ridiculous.

 

[TheKanga]

Just build the thing, the people have voted.

 

[Truetiger]

Just build the thing, the people have voted.

Surely it gets done; the only issue is the longer it takes, the more it would cost.

 

[Hodgey 15]

I would love to be a fly on the wall in the current negotiations between Lib and Labor with Greens & Independents in regards to the stadium.
Those internal conversations behind the scenes and in the hallways of Parliament House would be very interesting.

 

[Turbochook]

I would love to be a fly on the wall in the current negotiations between Lib and Labor with Greens & Independents in regards to the stadium.
Those internal conversations behind the scenes and in the hallways of Parliament House would be very interesting.

I think they would be interminably dispiriting, like watching paint dry.

 

[TheKanga]

I think they would be interminably dispiriting, like watching paint dry.

Scenes from Tas parliament

 

[Turbochook]

Scenes from Tas parliament

I wish they were that competent.