Key firefighting vehicles struck out of action after targeted act
Several vehicles critical to protecting the state from bushfires are temporarily out of service in what Sustainable Timbers Tasmania claim is a targeted attack.
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‘We remain confident’: How Tassie is faring amid egg shortage
Supermarket shelves are bare, and poultry are being wiped out from bird flu as the nation grapples with an egg shortage. But Tasmania is faring differently amid the national crisis.
Forest wars epicentre, Spring Bay Mill, hits market for $15m
The former Gunns Wood Chip Mill at Triabunna was an epicentre in the “forest wars” before it was taken over and dismantled by environmentally conscious investors. Now it’s for sale.
Cost of living the focus of Peter Dutton’s snap visit to Tasmania
A day after the Prime Minister was in Tasmania, the Opposition Leader visits an electorate that is up for grabs for both major parties. What Peter Dutton did during his time in Tasmania.
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Young stars ‘just keep swimming’ in Finding Nemo production
Future theatre stars are diving headfirst into a vibrant underwater world in the musical adaptation of the 2003 Disney Pixar movie Finding Nemo. Meet the hardworking crew.
RAAF balloon at Princes Street Primary School ahead of Anglesea Barracks open day
Princes Street Primary students question RAAF squadron leader and balloon flight commander Sam Wright
Spirit availability a ‘nightmare’ for Hobart fisherman
Businesses having invested big to capitalise on new Spirit capacity promised for this summer are suffering a ‘nightmare’ situation, Labor says. Here’s how it’s impacting one business.
Lobby group wants stamp duty waived for electric scooters
Advocates believe road-registered electric scooters offer a safer, traffic-busting solution for Hobart commuters. They want more incentives to encourage new riders. Take our poll inside >>
‘Excessive’ drug dosage led to former engineer, 71, death
A ‘human error’ to administer an ‘inappropriate and excessive’ drug dosage likely led to the death of a former geotechnical engineer, a corner found. How it happened.
Report empty pots: The strict new rules for rock lobster fishers
The recreational rock lobster season opens on Saturday but strict new rules are prompting many to give up their pots. The new rules >>
Two mates ‘beg, borrow or steal’ to fuel Baskerville dreams
Blood might be thicker than water, but what about oil? Two revhead best mates have watched the gripping Baskerville races since they were children. Here’s why they keep coming back.
‘The quicker you leave, the less risk of developing complex trauma’
Deborah Thomson got out of a violent relationship after nearly 20-years marriage. She has one simple message to others in abusive situations, ‘get out’, saying there’s hope on the other side.
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