Glenorchy ‘not a sudden crime hub’, mayor says amid tough talk on youth crime
Tasmania’s police minister has continued his talk tough on law and order as Glenorchy’s mayor said a school holiday spike in youth crime in the city was being overblown.
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‘Doesn’t pass the pub test’: Mayors condemn pork-barrelling
The voters of Southern Tasmania are being short-changed by the big-spending promises of the major parties in the state’s marginal seats, local mayors say.
What makes a guitar so romantic
Two musicians who are fascinated by historic instruments are enjoying the slower pace Tassie brings. Here’s why you’ll see them playing instruments with gut strings.
Extradited Tasmanian doctor bailed on child abuse charges
A 64-year-old former doctor who was last week extradited from NSW to Tasmania on historical sex charges, including child sexual abuse, has been released on bail by a Hobart magistrate.
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Spending up but population down: Tassie’s economic outlook
Tasmania’s economy is strong and resilient in the face of national headwinds, our treasurer says — but the latest ‘state of the state’ report shows some things haven’t moved in six-plus months.
Mac Point Stadium issues dig deeper than money: mayor claims
With claims a proposed Mac Point stadium will blow the state government’s budget for the project, the Hobart council claims there’s more issues. Here’s what they’re worried about.
‘Put the big salmon parties last’: Anti-salmon rally draws thousands
Thousands have been urged to “put the major parties last” as independent and Greens candidates joined forces at ‘Vote Salmon Out’ rally.
Citizen scientists protecting the rainforests of the sea
It doesn’t take a scientist to stop the rapid decline of kelp forest as a Tasmanian diving school chipping in to improve the sea environment.
Libs have a tanker and they’re not afraid to use it
Hitting the home stretch of the election campaign, the Liberals took a B-double tanker on the road with their key message, while Labor honed in on the cons of nuclear energy.
White keeping lid on campaign as poll reveals monster Lyons swing
The race for a crucial Tasmanian seat heats up with frontrunner Rebecca White saying she’s taking nothing for granted after early exit polls gives her the edge over Liberal rival Susie Bower.
How Southern Outlet’s transit lane will work
The Outlet’s newest upgrade will become a transit lane once all works are completed. Here’s how it will work, and how much the fine will cost if you’re caught doing the wrong thing.
‘Iconic’ market pulls pin after council dispute
The organiser of an ‘iconic’ market in Southern Tasmania speaks out on her decision to pull the pin — saying the council forced her hand.
Teen accused of destroying Hobart school oval
Police have accused an 18-year-old of destroying a primary school oval in Hobart with a motorbike.
Bullying secret: Police refuse to reveal if gun was real
A mother has been denied information regarding a school incident where another student pointed a gun at her daughter’s head. What she wants to see done.
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