Development rejected despite recommendation for approval
The Hobart City Council has voted down a development application for 12 visitor accommodation units in Sandy Bay, despite its own officers recommending the proposal for approval.
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Rerouted: Key works begin on new sewage pipeline
Much of Hobart’s daily flushes will soon take a new route as works begin on a new pipeline set to take 12 megalitres of sewage per day away from Macquarie Point. Inside the project >>
‘Accessible to all’: New clinics fill hole in state dental care
Open wide — new dental clinics are hoping to boost Tassie’s teeth health by making it accessible to all.
Lawyer calls on govt to change ‘illogical’ cannabis driving laws
A Tasmanian lawyer has called for clarity on the state’s medicinal cannabis laws, after a 60-year-old woman was convicted of drug-driving despite holding a legitimate prescription.
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MMG tailings solution found, but only for the short term
As a mining company waits years for a federal decision on a controversial tailings storage facility proposal, it has just been given the first green light for a short term solution.
Tasmania wants social media ban age limit changed
The state’s Deputy Premier says the minimum age for a nationally agreed social media ban ought to be 14 rather than 16. Here’s why.
Sydney lawyer to replace Easton as new Integrity Commission chief
A Sydney lawyer has been appointed to head the Tasmanian Integrity Commission, replacing Michael Easton, Attorney-General Guy Barnett announced on Friday.
Significant disruptions ahead: Metro chief urges alternative plans
As a feud over pay and work conditions continues, Metro chief warns of significant disruptions ahead when drivers will walk off the job on Friday. Here’s the details.
Broken by bullies: Inquiry reveals many unhappy, unsafe at school
“Toxic masculinity” mixed with teacher shortages is worsening bullying in Tasmanian schools, an inquiry has heard.
Hillcrest tragedy: ‘We just ran to the kids’
A Taz-Zorb worker tells about the aftermath of when a jumping castle became airborne at Hillcrest Primary School that resulted in the tragic death of six primary school students.
Councillor sanctioned for social media activity again
A Hobart City Councillor has once again been reprimanded for her social media activity. Here’s what she did.
EPA shuts down allegedly illegal skip bin business
The Environment Protection Authority believes the skip bin company has been running for years and allege it’s been doing so illegally.
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