Mountain zipline plan open for comments
A 1.2km zip line down the front of kunanyi/Mt Wellington is an adventure activity compatible with the area’s management plan and should be approved by Hobart City Council, its proponents say.
Tasmania
More work needed to address hospital cooling issues
The Department of Health state they are seeing peaks of 27 and 28 degrees inside wards at the Launceston General Hospital. How they plan to fix the aircon problem.
Two bushfire advice alerts added to tally
TFS crews already battling 20 fires across the state are now responding to two upgraded fires, which are now at advice alert level. The latest.
Eastern Shore veterinary clinic gutted by fire
An Eastern Shore veterinary clinic has suffered ‘extensive damage’ from an early morning fire, with staff stating their ‘hearts are broken’. The latest.
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‘Not interested in giving us a fair wage’: Hobart IVF staff walk off job
They support families in their fertility journey, but staff at a Hobart IVF clinic are hoping their employer will support their pay parity with interstate counterparts. Watch their walk-off.
Women struggling to find birth services in Tasmania, committee hears
The first day of public hearings of a Tasmanian reproductive, maternal and pediatric health services committee has found that a lack of resources and options is impacting mothers.
Former UTAS vice-chancellor could be dropped from sexual misconduct lawsuit
Former UTAS vice-chancellor Peter Rathjen could be dropped from a sexual misconduct lawsuit, as the complainant considers solely going after the university.
New $24m recycling facility ‘a win-win for everyone’
The operators of a new recycling facility say that it is the “most advanced of its kind in Tasmania” and will almost double the state’s current processing capacity.
‘Duopoly’: Rockliff and Barnett run engine room of government
Not surprisingly, Labor is unimpressed with Premier Jeremy Rockliff’s new look cabinet. But a political scientist says the reset might provide stability.
REVEALED: Design for new Glenorchy Pool
When the 60-year-old Glenorchy Pool closed, the community fought hard for a replacement. Months later plans for a new pool with bells and whistles have been unveiled.
‘Died serving his community’: Harry Quick remembered
A serving Glenorchy alderman and former federal MP is being remembered for serving the people. Read the tributes.
‘Alarming’: More Tasmanians getting Covid in hospital
The Greens and a health union are worried about the number of Tasmanians getting Covid in hospital. Read their concerns.
Tassie riesling takes top honours at global wine competition
A uniquely-made Coal River Valley riesling has been crowned one of the world’s best drops, taking home three prestigious awards at an international wine competition on Friday.
Fishy business: Mures makes $1M legal claim against factory builders
Mures Tasmania has launched a $1m lawsuit against the builders of its Cambridge factory, alleging the facility’s floors do not drain water, and refrigeration units were never installed.
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