‘A lot of heartbreak’: Rally cry for action to stop gendered violence
The Red Heart Campaign slogan was a simple one: “stop killing women”. A Hobart rally was one of 14 across Australia and here’s what Tassie women had to say.
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Seven years after summit ‘housing crisis worse’: Tenants Union
It was seven years ago that an emergency housing summit was declared. Despite a call for action, the Tenants Unions says the housing crisis is worse today.
Why Tassie kids are increasingly anxious about going to school
A counsellor who specialises in helping students with attendance issues says she’s been taken aback by the number of Tasmanian kids who are now too anxious to go to school. She gives her top tips for students struggling with attendance.
‘Can’t escape it’: Swimmer tells of encounter with salmon debris
A mariner who came to Tasmania from Queensland says the discovery of salmon debris on her favourite beach has disrupted her daily life. Read why.
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Hillcrest tragedy: Hearing to go into next week
The criminal trial into the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy will now be extended after a magistrate confirmed it would return next week.
Brian Mitchell’s sad adieu as Rebecca White endorsed
In the wake of Labor’s formal endorsement of Rebecca White to stand in Lyons, sitting MP Brian Mitchell has said work continues until the writs are issued. Read his farewell comments.
Tassie provides healing for heartbroken Riewoldt family
Maddie Riewoldt called Orford her “happy place”. Parents Joe and Fiona feel close to their late daughter in Tassie, finding solace knowing a charity created in her honour is majorly helping others
‘We know they work’: Sorell to get new university hub
Sorell is getting a new university hub. Read why it will help people in the area get access to a tertiary education.
Why campaign to widen Tasman Bridge pathways is ramping up
In the wake of the state government’s decision to significantly scale back plans to upgrade the Tasman Bridge, active transport advocates are urging a rethink on widening the pathways.
New Spirit of Tasmania cost blowout as debacle deepens
The cost of the replacement Spirit of Tasmania project has blown out further, according to the Opposition, with the state government accusing Labor of “misrepresenting” figures.
What lessons Tassie footballers have already gained from Tonga
It will be a special occasion when Glenorchy footballers share the field with Tonga at the AFL Pacific Cup, and they’ve already learned a thing or two from the tiny island nation.
‘Grossly inappropriate’: War of words over Hobart poll ‘stunt’
A bitter stoush has erupted between Hobart’s Lord Mayor and a leading pollster. Find out why they are both fuming.
Cadbury jobs to go due to automation
The Cadbury factory is more than 100 years old and as it turns to further automation it has announced job losses next year. Find out why.
Hobart nightclub’s bid for late nights
After a rocky start, new ownership and a rebrand, a Hobart nightclub and cafe could soon be open for late nights. Details.
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