Premier exploring options for approval of $5bn Marinus deal
Premier Jeremy Rockliff is exploring ways to green light Tasmania’s $5bn Marinus Link project during the caretaker period despite Labor’s reluctance to support the deal.
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State of play as crucial race for last lower house seats heats up
Several seats remain on a knife-edge as vote counting continues in Tasmania’s state election, with some candidates separated by fewer than 100 votes.
Short delay in teacher abuse trial, Crown to close case on Monday
The trial of a former Hobart teacher accused of sexually abusing multiple students over several decades beginning in the 1970s has been delayed due to the illness of key legal personnel.
Ladies Lounge pops up in ‘land of sun-soaked masculinity’
From a discrimination lawsuit to topless beach performance art — Mona’s Ladies Lounge is making its audacious comeback on Queensland’s Glitter Strip.
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Police allegedly attacked as dangerous dog unleashed
A 57-year-old woman is facing a raft of charges after she allegedly assaulted police and released a dangerous dog following failed negotiations with officers.
Call me if you want to be Premier, Greens leader tells Winter
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Elite Tassie private schools ranked among Australia’s top 100
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Libs’ Ogilvie mounting a comeback in election race
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Rockliff sets overnight ultimatum over $5bn Marinus deal
Premier Jeremy Rockliff has given Labor less than 24 hours to back Tasmania’s $5bn Marinus Link power project, sparking fury over “government by ambush” during caretaker mode.
‘Racing tragedy’: Greyhound death sparks fresh calls for action
The death of Raider’s Guide, Tasmania’s highest prize money earning-greyhound ever, has sparked fresh calls to end taxpayer-funding for the sport.
Police nab drink-drive P-plater while she clutched bottle of vodka
A P-plater was caught sitting in her car by police, clutching a half-empty bottle of vodka. It’s not surprising she blew way over the limit.
Icy blast to send Tassie temps plummeting
Tasmanians are being warned to brace for a brutal cold snap as forecasters warn of sub-zero temperatures, widespread frost and snow showers across the state. FULL FORECAST >>
‘Shocked’: From school sketches to gallery walls
A self-confessed ‘eye doodler’ from Tasmania has beaten 3200 artists to hang her work in Australia’s most prestigious youth portrait exhibition — one of two young Tasmanians honoured.
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