Green light for controversial social housing project
A controversial social housing project in southern Tasmania is finally going ahead. Find out the latest.
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$20m cancer wellness centre takes step forward
When the late Jo Harris was being treated for stage 4 ovarian cancer she and husband Scott dreamt of a wellness centre for cancer patients. Read the latest development.
‘She was a machine’: children’s wish giver fondly remembered
Just two months ago, Allana Wilson, received the top award for volunteering in Tasmania. She is being fondly remembered after her untimely death.
TV star catches mammoth giant crab in Tasmanian waters
He might be most well-known for his rock lobster fishing exploits, but the man affectionately known as Squizzy has made an unusual, and massive, catch.
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Calls for Aldi to expand to Tassie as supermarket prices bite
German grocery giant Aldi has nearly 600 stores across Australia but Tasmania is the only state without one, prompting a local senator to call for greater competition in the supermarket sector.
Minister’s hazy recall of talk with warned-off trainer Ben Yole
The Murrihy report dominated a budget estimates hearing on Wednesday, with the Racing Minister quizzed about whether she offered her personal support to warned-off trainer, Ben Yole.
125 years since starting with £12, Vinnies is still helping Tasmanians
It helped out Tasmanians through the Great Depression and both World Wars. However, the current head of Vinnies in Tasmania believes ‘that some things change, but a lot stay the same’.
Why Minister is OK with lengthy delays on next iconic walk
Tasmania’s Parks Minister has denied going slow on building a $40m flagship tourism development on the state’s West Coast to save money.
Offenders giving the slip to tracking devices
Parolees have been removing ankle bracelets intended to track their whereabouts, a parliamentary committee has heard. Here’s how often it’s happening.
Burnie appoints new GM to replace Simon Overland
The North-West council turned to one of its neighbours to find the man to replace former general manager Simon Overland. Here’s what the new GM had to say.
Woman pleas for life during bashing from Olympic rower
A Hobart court has heard how a woman defended herself as Tasmanian Olympic rowing medallist Simon Burgess struck her over the head multiple times. Here’s the latest from court.
The 86-year-old with most on the line in the AFL Grand Final
Chris Fagan may be an outlier in AFL coaching ranks due to his age, but there’ll be one 86-year-old at the MCG on Saturday who’ll be cheering even louder than the Brisbane mentor should the Lions win.
Where Airbnbs are getting most bang for buck in Tassie
Looking to get into the Airbnb market and wondering where you could make the most money in Tasmania? New data has given an insight into the potential highest-earning areas.
MP slams ‘Orwellian’ TasNetworks message
The use of TasNetworks computers to display messages urging staff to accept a pay offer was reminiscent of George Orwell’s book 1984, independent MP David O’Byrne says.
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