Government accused of fudging stadiums advice
Parts of the legal advice the government used to justify removing the Macquarie Point stadium from the state’s top planning body appear to have been dictated by the government itself, the Greens say.
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New TAFE school to boost Tassie tourism industry
A new TasTAFE school is promising to deliver the training needed for the next generation of workers to build lifelong careers in one of the state’s most vital industries.
PHOTOS: Tassie’s autumn colours shine at festival
This year the Tassie autumn weather put on a show for the visitors with the sun out shining for hours before a 20-minute sunshower. Check out all the photos.
‘Hard to make ends meet’: Candidates’ pitch for Tasmanians doing it tough
Housing unaffordability is in the firing line as both major parties promise sweeping policy changes aimed at helping more people into a home if they are elected. LIVE UPDATES
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‘Head in the sand’: Sparks fly over Premier’s stadium fast-track plan
Hobart’s Lord Mayor and state MPs have come out swinging over Premier Jeremy Rockliff’s controversial plan to fast-track the Macquarie Point stadium. INSIDE THE DEBATE >>
Tassie band to come out of hiatus for venue send-off
With the Tasmanian live music community rocked by the loss of popular venue Uni Bar, its final send-off show series will feature one of the state’s local legends. Who will play in Last Drinks.
School holiday survival guide: Easter in Tassie
Stuck for things to do in Tasmania with the kids these Easter holidays? Here’s our mega-list of activities including lots of free events.
Child abuse material accused ‘would be vulnerable in jail’: lawyer
The lawyer for a Hobart man who downloaded hundreds of child abuse files has urged a judge not to jail her client, arguing his case’s “exceptional circumstances” warranted home detention.
Beloved bike centre reopens in the north
After a landslip shut this children’s learning centre’s doors in 2019, its mini-roadways are back and better than ever. Inside its new build.
‘Cannot afford delays’: Premier to bypass laws to build stadium
The state government has confirmed it will bypass the state’s planning system in order to green light the Mac Point stadium. See how it plans to push the project ahead.
‘Failure’: Libs lambasted for lack of progress on electric vehicle target
The state government has been criticised for a lack of progress on a key target it set for itself five years ago, aimed at lowering Tasmania’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Two-car crash in southern Tas leaves seven in hospital
Police are seeking further information from the public after a two-car crash in southern Tasmania left seven people in hospital. The latest.
‘Profound’: award-winning author’s take on forced adoption
Loved and lauded author Dr Danielle Wood, writing as Minnie Darke, reveals details of her latest book which will be launched on Tuesday by a former Labor Premier.
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