UTAS takes out top spot in global ranking
The University of Tasmania has once again excelled in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, retaining its position as the world’s number one educational institution for climate action.
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Labor reveal slew of candidates running in state election
More Labor candidates have been announced — which includes tapping several prominent community leaders to help the Opposition win government.
Fatal shooting would have been worse without special ops: Police
Police Commissioner Donna Adams has clarified the role of Special Operations Group after they were present at a fatal shooting of a Tasmanian police officer.
Popular craft brewer takes over Fox Friday’s operations
Love a good beer? Read what one of Australia’s most popular independent craft brewers has in store for Tasmania.
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IGA empire’s pitch for new $2.7m store
An IGA is hoping to move into a suburb that already has the two supermarket giants — Woolworths and Coles — but the developer believes there’s a ‘community need’. Here’s why.
‘Bad for democracy’: Integrity Commission drops plans to update state’s lobbying laws
Tasmania’s Integrity Commission remains tight-lipped about its decision to abandon the implementation of new rules for the state’s lobbying industry.
‘Disrespectful’: Margaret’s husband died while on the home care wait list
Margaret Poulter’s late husband, Tony, had been assessed as eligible for a home care package a year before he died but was only approved when he had days left to live. WIDOW’S FIGHT FOR CHANGE >>>
Man accused of killing mother-of-four enters plea
Over two years since her death, a plea has finally been entered in the tragic death of mother-of-four Jacqui Lee Purton. What the court heard.
Woman used different names to score scripts from 50+ doctors
A woman has been convicted of orchestrating an elaborate fraud, impersonating several people to obtain 129 illegal prescriptions from dozens of doctors across Tasmania. HER SENTENCE >>
Rate hike approved as council grapples with budget woes
Ratepayers in a sprawling Southern Tasmanian community will be hit with significantly higher bills in the coming financial year as their local council attempts to return its budget to surplus.
Police constable killed in line of duty was ‘one of the best of us’
Tributes flow after Tasmania Police reveal the identity of the veteran police officer who was shot and killed at a rural Tasmanian property.
Floods, snow and sun: A week in Tasmanian weather
The weather is keeping Tasmanians on its toes with a few changes on the way, including promising signs for a slightly warmer weekend before another wintry blast brings snow. FORECAST >>
‘Nice person and gun footballer’: Local great mourned
A Tasmanian footballer described as one of his club’s greatest defenders has been remembered as someone who was “everyone’s mate” and a player who never took a “backwards step”.
Why Tassie should be next state for GPs to treat ADHD
The peak body for GPs has called on the state government to expand powers to allow doctors to diagnose and treat ADHD after reforms were introduced interstate.
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