‘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.
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‘Disrespectful’: Margaret’s husband died while on the home care wait list
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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
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Burning of giant Maugean skate to draw Dark Mofo to close
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Pentland heralds indy era
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Ex Lambie seeks preselection for Tasmanian National Party
‘Just arrogance’: An ex-Jacqui Lambie Network MP the slams Liberals as he announces his run for a party that’s been on hiatus in the state for several years. Behind his move.
Loving tribute to those who helped after police dad’s death
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Liberals commit to pharmacy push but face backlash from doctors
The state’s Premier has promised a plan to expand pharmacy scope of practice is re-elected. But, medical bodies argue this could put people at risk.
The return to the ice age in Hobart
Shiver, a new ice skating rink, officially opens on Monday at Hobart’s MyState Bank Arena, ending Tasmania’s two-year ice drought. What some of the state’s training figure skaters think.
“Dark arts” operator to run for parliament
Why the political ‘dark arts’ operator best known for his ties to Bruce Lehrmann wants to turn Tasmania into the “cannabis cultivation capital” of Australia.
WATCH: Bonorong’s wild new attraction
In some Asian countries, 3D billboards are marking the next wave of advertising, drawing eyes to lifelike depictions of animals or products. Where Australia’s first 3D billboard is bringing an iconic animal to life.
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