‘Absolutely devastating’: Seasoned officer killed on duty
Tasmania’s leaders have called Monday “a dark day” after a well-respected police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty — the first fatal police shooting in the state in 26 years.
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Libs ‘getting on with job’ with latest health pledge
The Liberal Party has targeted women’s health on the campaign trail with party leader Jeremy Rockliff promising four new BreastScreen clinics. Here’s where they would go.
Another sitting MP switches to National Party
A former Lambie has announced she will be recontesting for her NW Tasmanian seat, but for a different party where she joins a familiar face.
Plans to fast-track Ashley replacement hits roadblock
Government plans to open a replacement to the troubled Ashley Youth Detention Centre have hit a roadblock after the Legislative Council voted down a bill to fast-track the process.
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Rockliff not resigning likened to Trump behaviour: Forrest
The Premier’s decision to send Tasmanians to the polls instead of resigning has been compared to “Trump-like behaviour” by a respected MP. Here’s why she says ‘egos must be put aside’.
GALLERY: City purged after lighting of Ogoh ogoh
Crowds flocked to watch the giant ogoh ogoh shaped as an endangered Maugean skate for the finale of Dark Mofo. 30+ images from the midwinter festival.
How women’s health service is bursting the bubble on taboo
The Bubble is a much loved women’s health clinic in Launceston, but it’s struggling to meet the demand of Tasmanian women. How funding pledge could help them do more.
Architect Jiri Lev to stand in Lyons urging no housing ‘ghettoes’
A prominent Tasmanian architect has decided to take a tilt at politics. Read why housing is his priority.
Clarence mayor rules out running in ‘unnecessary’ election
While candidates are coming forward to run in the state election, one high profile mayor has decided not to stand. Read his thoughts.
‘More of same’: Liberals share Labor message with passcodes
The state election has only just begun but already each side is trying to get one-up on the other. Read the latest.
Doctor loses appeal against $755k botched haemorrhoid surgery
A Hobart Private Hospital surgeon will need to pay a patient thousands after a haemorrhoid surgery went wrong.
Former Salmon Tasmania boss Luke Martin pitch for parliament
Luke Martin was inspired by late Labor Premier Jim Bacon’s vision for Tasmania. Now he wants to follow his mentor into politics.
‘Fix this fiasco’: Former Attorney-General to run
A former Attorney-General is making an independent bid in the upcoming state election, frustrated with Tasmania’s current government. What her run could mean for the political landscape.
Burning of giant Maugean skate to draw Dark Mofo to close
Last chance to commit fears to Maugean skate before it is burned to prepare the community for a clean and sacred year.
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