Had a crack at lawn bowls at the 'First Bowl' at Rodman Bowls Club recently alongside Bec Thomas MLC - Independent for Elwick and Andrew Wilkie MP - Independent Member for Clark . My bowling needs a bit of work, but the company was fantastic! 😂 The camaraderie, the laughs, the conversations and the connections, it's a reminder of just how important our local clubs are. And I'm not just talking about sporting clubs. CWA's, Garden clubs, Chess, hiking, Rotary, Lions, Men's Sh

The wild and woolly weather today wasn’t exactly ideal for doorknocking! With the boys on school holidays and needing to get out of the house, I suggested we head out and hand out a few campaign flyers. Well, I didn’t have to ask twice! 😂 These two have been amazing throughout my campaign, but today they really stepped up. While a little nervous at first, they soon found their confidence, walking up to complete strangers, saying “excuse me” and handing out flyers. That takes

Warmer water and happy swimmers! They’d like a few more things to do of course 😂 but there’s time for that. Now we must keep Glenorchy swimming. The repairs have bought us time, but they’re not a long term solution. We need to act now to secure the future aquatic facility. The current aquatic redevelopment plan would mean closing the pool again to relocate the 50m pool. I absolutely don’t want our community going through that. I want us to look at adjusting the design and st

This is my son Owen with our dog Maggie. I reckon this photo says more about the bond between kids and dogs than I ever could! Across Glenorchy, we have nearly 7,000 registered dogs, that's a lot of 4 legged family members bringing happiness to homes across our city. Dogs benefits go well beyond our homes, they get us outside, keep us active and bring people together. Dog parks aren't just for dogs either. They're places where neighbours catch up, talk, friendships form and c

The published Code of Conduct determination involving a Glenorchy mayoral candidate has been a long time coming. Discrimination and disrespectful behaviour are simply not acceptable in a modern workplace. Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected. I applaud the Council employees who had the courage to speak up. As reported in the determination, I also raised concerns with the Acting CEO at the time. I will continue to call out unacceptable behaviour. In my view, a candidat

If you believe in a safer, stronger Glenorchy, with good decisions, responsible spending and a clear plan for the future, I'm ready to lead and I'm asking for your vote to put Glenorchy First. Every vote counts. Every suburb matters. Please LIKE and SHARE this post so more people can see what's at stake for Glenorchy's future. Glenorchy First. ⚫️⚪️ Back me, every vote counts! 🗳️ VOTE 1 for MAYOR & COUNCILLOR RUSSELL YAXLEY Original Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/14

Glenorchy’s next 4 years matter and so does your vote! On air with David Reilly on ABC Radio Hobart this morning, talking about Glenorchy’s future, my priorities and the leadership our city needs. I’m ready to lead, listen, speak up and work hard for every suburb, every day. Glenorchy First. ⚫️⚪️ Back me, every vote counts! Original Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1651716749652560/

Standing outside Brewlab after another big week of campaigning, I’ve been thinking about just how much support matters. When you put your hand up for public office, you put yourself out there. People have opinions, not everyone agrees with you and some days are tougher than others. That’s part of it. There’s been plenty of hills, doors knocked on, long conversations, late nights, reading, rewriting and moments where I’ve wondered if I’m doing enough. But what stands out most

I been waiting all week & I’m dropping them back the day after Either post using the envelope or drop them into Council ASAP for your vote to count. Glenorchy First. ⚫️⚪️ Back me, every vote counts! 🗳️ VOTE 1 for MAYOR & COUNCILLOR RUSSELL YAXLEY Original Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/1400384322268795/posts/1417012693939291

Still deciding who to vote for? Here’s what matters to me. I want a Glenorchy where people feel safe in their streets, shops and parks. Where we keep our pool open while building its future. Where we unlock land, infrastructure and opportunities for more homes. Where every decision Council makes puts our community first, delivers value for money and keeps rates fair. We’ve achieved plenty, but I’m not running for Mayor to talk about yesterday. I’m running because I believe in

At Northgate today, love to hear your ideas and any issues you want to raise. 👍🏼👍🏼 Original Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/1400384322268795/posts/1416847120622515

I’ve always believed the best way to understand what matters to people is to get out, meet them and have a chat. Nat & I are down to Northgate today! Whether it’s an idea, an issue, something Council could be doing better or just a good old chat, I’m always happy to listen. I’ve had hundreds of conversations across our suburbs over the past few months and one thing is clear, people care about Glenorchy and want to see it be the best it can be. That’s the kind of Mayor I want

The first week of ballot papers being out, what better way to finish up than catching up with some good mates at the pub! It’s been a big week, plenty of conversations, lots of kilometres covered and some great support along the way. Always good to switch off for a moment, have a laugh and enjoy the company of good people. Have a great weekend, Glenorchy! Glenorchy First. ⚫️⚪️ Back me, every vote counts! 🗳️ VOTE 1 for MAYOR & COUNCILLOR RUSSELL YAXLEY Bec Thomas MLC - Indepe

For some people, a community garden means fresh food. For others, it’s a reason to leave the house, a familiar face, somewhere to belong, learn skills and be part of something. That’s why the future of the Chigwell Community Garden mattered so much to me. Bucaan Community House, its staff and volunteers had put years of care into this much loved space but sadly those activities stopped last October. I made my position clear, I wanted Council to explore ways so this valuable c

I’ve spoken with hundreds of people and knocked on more than 1,000 doors. Not once, has anyone brought up an amalgamation with Hobart, it’s simply not a priority. Some current politicians have described amalgamation between Hobart and Glenorchy as long overdue, I completely disagree. My position is clear, I do not support a merger with Hobart. If that was to change, there must be a call from community, then genuine support from community and clear evidence that it would deliv

More rain today, but glad to have a little sunshine too! I’ve been out talking with residents and ratepayers, listening to what matters to them. Their ideas are great and their issues are real, they deserve to be heard and taken seriously. You learn a lot by getting out, knocking on doors and having conversations with people in their own streets and suburbs. That’s the kind of Mayor I’ll be. Visible, active, available and listening, rain, hail or shine. Glenorchy First. ⚫️⚪️

People deserve to feel safe shopping, walking through their suburb, visiting a park or travelling on our local roads. Council’s Statement of Commitment on Community Safety needs to be backed by practical improvements people can see and feel. If elected Mayor, I’ll advocate strongly for action on crime and safety on behalf of our community. I won’t sugar coat the reality or dismiss what people are experiencing. I’ll speak up, push for better solutions and press every level of

Glenorchy has so many people achieving great things and their stories deserve to be celebrated. People like Karen Commane, representing Australia in Japan with Ten Pin Bowling! 🇦🇺 What an achievement & an excellent reason for our community to feel proud. Taking the time to connect with our local achievers, recognising their hard work and sharing their successes really does matters. Congratulations Karen! Glenorchy First. ⚫️⚪️ Back me, every vote counts! 🗳️ VOTE 1 for MAYOR

Phil is a grandfather who stepped in to stop an alleged crime and was injured in the process. Phil is a brave man, but he shouldn’t have to be. We need leaders brave enough to stand up, speak up and look for better solutions & to stop looking for excuses. People are telling me they are seeing more theft, robberies and assaults. They’re telling me they don’t feel safe, we have to be real, we have to do better. We can’t hide behind numbers, especially when incidents consistentl

School holidays means I’ve recruited a couple of extra campaign workers to help move some signs around, payment negotiations are ongoing. 😂 But there’s a bigger reason I love having the boys alongside me. The decisions we make today, shape the Glenorchy they will inherit tomorrow. That means thinking beyond the next year or the next election. It means looking after what we have, planning properly for what comes next and making decisions that give our young people a city they