Sandy Bay development revived five years after council knock-back
Five years after the local council rejected a similar application by the same developer, a new proposal has been lodged for visitor accommodation near the Sandy Bay shopping precinct.
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Shortage of specialists ‘not good’ for patients: AMA
For many Tasmanians it is hard enough to see their GP but now the AMA is warning a lack of specialists is adding to our health woes. How it will impact you.
How family-run nurseries are taking on Goliath
After a string of closures, these Tassie nurseries have issued a plea to plant lovers as they struggle for survival against giant chain hardware stores.
Ambos and fireys running out of money years before they die
Unions are concerned that their members will not be able to live a dignified retirement after a new report found that paramedics and firefighters often run out of superannuation before they die.
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Siblings suffered in house of punishment
Four traumatised siblings who came into the care of their affluent Hobart grandparents have painted a picture of horror within the home.
Union taking Metro to Fair Work Commission
Tasmania’s Australian Services Union will lodge a dispute with the Fair Work Commission over negotiations with Metro. Find out why.
‘Deeply troubling’: 21,000 litre diesel leak threatens Bass Strait ecosystem
Fossil fuel multinational likely to breach environmental law again the offshore petroleum regulator has found after a 21,000 litre diesel leak on an offshore facility in the Bass Strait.
Tasman Bridge upgrade scrapped
Longstanding plans to significantly upgrade the pedestrian and cycling paths on the Tasman Bridge are not feasible and have been abandoned, the government says.
Arrogant! Coward! MPs clash over governments budget figures
Treasurer Michael Ferguson and his Labor shadow Josh Willie have clashed over the accuracy of the Liberal minority government’s budget forecasts.
New ’world-class’ hotel planned for Launceston
A plan for a new 5-star hotel in Launceston has been revealed, and it’s been hailed as a game-changer for the city’s tourism. See the pictures.
Stadium estimate does not include car park, interchange or access road
The $775m estimate for the stadium does not include costs for the car park, bus interchange, access road or relocating a historic railway Goods Shed, a parliamentary committee has heard.
Long-awaited ticketing system due soon
Five years late and four times over its original budget, the new bus ticketing system will be here soon, the Transport Minister says.
Hobart teen kept in nappies, bruised and deprived of sleep
An affluent Hobart grandmother has pleaded guilty to ill-treatment of a child after forcing her teenage grandson to wear nappies, depriving him of sleep and filming him naked.
Wild winds sweep Tasmania
Damaging winds have already begun to sweep the state, with gusts making it too dangerous for the Bruny ferry to set sail. Latest.
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