Alleged rape victim ‘pushed’ into sex at 14
A young woman has taken to the witness stand to describe the night a man allegedly “pushed” her into sex when she was 14-years-old. What the court heard:
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No support for Greens plan to ‘unlock’ Tarkine rainforest
‘The only people who can’t get to it are members of the public:’ Why there’s no support for Greens’ plan to ‘unlock’ the unique Tarkine rainforest.
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.
‘Perhaps talk to a transgender person’
Bubbling tension over LGBT issues came to a head at a Tasmanian council after 100 complaints against a councillor
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.
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.
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.
Hydro battery project suffers setback
A key pillar of the plan to turn Tasmania into the ‘battery of the nation’ has suffered a setback after the federal environment department asked for an updated project referral.
Calls to protect learnings of the “oldest astronomers in the world”
Tasmania’s naturally dark skies draw plenty of stargazing tourists every year but calls are growing to officially designate dark sky areas in the state. See where.
Freaky thylacines and frogodiles: Exhibition explores the end of the world
In the eyes of this Hobart artist the end of the world is well and truly on the table. He explores this concept through new mediums in his latest exhibition.
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