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Time to have your say about dog exercise in Hobart
The Hobart City Council has opened its public consultations for: -Fenced dog park at Lower Wellesley Park, a form of appeasement or compensation for banning dogs on the South Hobart Recreation Ground. - Banning dogs from the South Hobart Recreation Ground and Please participate in both consultations which close 18 March 2026. Here are the links: Fenced park https://yoursay.hobartcity.com.au/proposed-dog-exercise ... South Hobart Recreation Ground in Washington St https://your
mkfraser
Mar 1
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Watch the Hobart City Council!
Dog walkers need to watch the Hobart City Council meeting on 23 February 2026 and listen to the views expressed about dogs. Be aware, you will need to take a deep breath, make a cup of tea and watch your blood pressure. On a positive note: these Councillors demonstrated a balanced approach to decision-making, an understanding of the community and the needs of dog walkers, and that some dog walkers are diverse and some have mobility issues. We thank these Councillors for consi
mkfraser
Mar 1
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South Hobart Oval under threat.
TDWC and HDWA recently met with the Hobart City Council CEO Michael Stretton. It would appear that dogs are once again facing being...
mkfraser
Feb 16, 2025
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More time to have your say on dog welfare reforms
Media release: Jane Howlett MLC, Minister for Primary Industries and Water The Tasmanian Government understands dog welfare is an...
tanzilewis7
Dec 26, 2024
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Poll reveals overwhelming opposition to greyhound racing.
A survey recently conducted by EMRS found that 79% of all Tasmanians oppose the government funding the greyhound racing industry,...
mkfraser
Nov 9, 2023
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TDWC Inc. AGM 2023
AGMs are not exciting, so we try to rip through fairly quickly. All are welcome, but only members can vote. RSVP at...
mkfraser
Nov 9, 2023
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Support Blackmans Bay Beach (and Snug Beach)
Blackmans Bay Beach (south of the stormwater drain and on the sand only) has been proposed by Kingborough Council as a new off-lead dog...
Peter McIntosh
Oct 8, 2023
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South Hobart Oval Masterplan Consultation - Have your say
The Hobart City Council has released a draft master plan for South Hobart Oval and Park. It's important dog walkers state this area is...
tanzilewis7
Sep 15, 2023
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