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Ferry facts and fantasies

8/3/2018

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In the past 50 years, Phillip Islanders have defended “their bay” against a container port, a ferry terminal, a marina, a canal development, an oil refinery and a nuclear plant. ​​

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Let’s just do it

15/4/2017

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Twenty-three years and $600,000 … that’s how much time and money has been spent on a Cowes arts centre, and still the community has nothing to show for it. Anne Davie calls for action.


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​Casualties of colonisation

24/9/2016

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A local reconciliation group wants to mark the execution of two Aborigine men who were once condemned as bloodthirsty outlaws.


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When will it rain?

20/5/2016

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By Anne Davie
 
FARMERS, myself included, like to talk about the droughts  they have experienced over the years and how each compares with others. I found this piece I wrote in late April 1997.

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Cry freedom for other people's grandchildren

26/3/2016

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A cavalcade of grandmothers dressed in purple descended on Parliament last week to give the country’s leaders a piece of their mind. Anne Davie reports from the front line.


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Here we go again

6/12/2013

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In the past 45 years, Phillip Islanders have defended “their bay” against a nuclear plant, an oil refinery, a canal development and a ferry terminal. The Port of Hastings development is the latest threat to the bay, writes ANNE DAVIE. ​


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Beyond the three Rs

20/11/2013

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Concerns about rates, roads and rubbish dominate local debate, but we also need to count the blessings of our beautiful surroundings and rich community life, writes ANNE DAVIE.


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Percy’s tale

24/10/2013

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Born a dwarf and abandoned by his family, ‘Percy’ Drawbridge made his home in Cowes, where he became a favourite with the local children, cats and dogs.

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    Anne Davie

    Anne Davie is a Phillip Island farmer, a conservationist, a supporter of the arts, and an advocate for refugees and reconciliation. 

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