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Mining closure..............get behind "Tourism"

6/9/2016

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Please have a listen to the interview we did with Nance Huxton regarding the push for "Tourism" to take over the main employer role for people after the mine closure in 2019.
Listen here
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Scuttling of HMAS Tobruk

2/9/2016

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North Stradbroke Islanders we need YOU!

We need to get together in the hope of securing the scuttling of HMAS Tobruk off Shag Rock or somewhere similar to allow access via kayak.

Mackay tourism is also trying to get here!

Here is the press statement:

EX-HMA SHIPS TOBRUK AND SYDNEY to be offered AS DIVE WRECKS

8 April 2016

Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Marise Payne today announced that the decommissioned vessels, ex-HMA Ships Tobruk and Sydney, will be offered to the States and Territories for the creation of dive wrecks.
After decades of invaluable service in the Royal Australian Navy, Tobruk and Sydney were decommissioned in July 2015 and November 2015 respectively.
Tobruk was used extensively during regional peacekeeping and humanitarian operations as well as border protection in Northern Australia.
Sydney was deployed to the Persian Gulf on five occasions in support of operations during the Gulf War, War in Afghanistan and the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Closer to home, Sydney was involved to support Australia’s response to regional uprisings and humanitarian operations.
“There are significant challenges with preparing ex-Navy vessels for dive wrecks to assure the safety of recreational divers, however I appreciate the tourism and economic benefits that the creation of a dive wreck can have to local communities,” Minister Payne said.
The decommissioned vessels will be demilitarised by the Department of Defence. The preparation and funding of the vessels for use as a dive wreck will be the responsibility of the State or Territory that agrees to the terms and conditions of the offer. The States and Territories will be responsible for ensuring the dive wreck meets the necessary work, health and safety legislation to assure the safety of those diving on the wrecks.
Defence will schedule inspection days in June 2016 to allow State and Territory government representatives and their industry partners to attend briefings and inspect the vessels. Defence will use this opportunity to provide information about work, health and safety issues, as well as hazardous materials content of the vessels.


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    Posted by "Barefoot Dave" who just loves telling you all about this Island Paradise we call "Straddie".

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