The lives we lead take us down a bumpy road.
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Despite 2019 only being in its infancy, there has already been some highs and lows for Tasmania.
In the early hours of January 1, the first babies of 2019 were born, and families were created.
It is hard not to wonder what the world will be like when these babies are grown – how much will it change in the days, weeks and years.
Those babies have been born into a Tasmania that receives a D rating for human rights, for the second year running.
They have also been born into a Tasmania that has already seen a fatality in the south and a deliberately lit fire at Mowbray.
In addition, a set of beloved bagpipes have been stolen while their piper was celebrating after ringing in the new year with the St Andrews Caledonian Pipe Band.
Despite this, these babies have also been born into a Tasmania that has a strong sense of community – with police praising the behaviour of New Year’s Eve revellers – for the most part.
There is also a bright future for Launceston, as big projects go into their next phase of development.
In the city, we have new infrastructure to look forward to – with playgrounds at the Gorge and Riverbend Park under construction.
The new University of Tasmania campus is expected to lodge its development application this year and construction will ramp up over the next two years – the first lot of students will study on site in 2021.
There are already modern facilities in the Quadrant, Civic Square and the Brisbane Street Mall.
While New Year’s Day is a chance to reflect on resolutions – the ones we make and the ones we break – it is also a chance for us to take stock of our achievements and what the future might hold for us and our loved ones.
Whatever it may hold, whether it’s a new challenge or success, or a curve ball that leads to something greater, it is important we keep a tight hold on those who are important to us.