‘Demoralising’: Hobart obstetrician slams maternity funding model
Respected Hobart obstetrician Dr Irena Nikakis admits to being at her wit’s end over what she describes as the chronic underfunding of women’s health in Australia.
Tasmania
Minister weighs in amid uproar over dead salmon chunks
In the wake of a mass fish death that has seen chunks of dead salmon washing up on beaches in Southern Tasmania, the state government has been forced to clear the air over the issue.
Flights between Hobart and Antarctica are back
The first flight of the season between Hobart and Antarctica has finally arrived much later than usual due to airport upgrades. Those upgrades have airport chief eyeing off two new destinations.
Lib’s sale plan expands to all bar one GBE
Every government business enterprise except Hydro Tasmania will be considered for sale as part of the government’s privatisation plan, Premier Jeremy Rockliff says.
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Tassie would get three new urgent care clinics under Labor plan
The Albanese government says three new Medicare urgent care clinics will open in Tasmania if Labor retains power at the federal election. SEE WHERE THEY WOULD BE BUILT>>>
Labor accuses crossbencher of threatening to ‘blow up the government’
The Opposition has criticised an independent MP for publicly declaring she had lost confidence in the minority Liberal government.
Hobart market ranked in world’s top 10 best
This Hobart market was a humble 12 stalls with “like five florets of broccoli” just 16 years ago. Now with dozens of stalls and “five million” florets, it has just been ranked in the top 10 markets in the world. Read why:
Lease plans for new Spirit scrapped as Libs turn focus to home
Following weeks of uncertainty, the state government has abandoned plans to lease out the Spirit of Tasmania IV ferry, which is currently docked in Scotland.
Public service hiring freeze announced amid state budget woes
Tasmanian Treasurer Guy Barnett has announced a hiring freeze on non-essential roles in the State Service, saying the move will make the public sector “more productive and more efficient”.
Bridgewater memories to span a century
Margaret McMaster could be forgiven for thinking the new Bridgewater Bridge is a bit old hat. After all, the 99-year-old has been here before.
Thousands gather for record-breaking Run the Bridge
Competitors of all ages and abilities were up bright and early for the return of the Hobart Run the Bridge
No confidence: Johnston drops bombshell on minority Premier
The future of Tasmania’s minority Liberal government appears increasingly uncertain after key backer, Kristie Johnston, declared she had lost confidence in the current administration.
Treasure trail to cut city waste
A new op shop ‘Treasure Trail’ hopes to encourage a more circular economy in Hobart’s northern suburbs by continuing to keep nearly 650,000 clothing items out of landfill each year.
Snapchat use blamed for fatal crash
A young driver veered onto the wrong side of the road while checking his phone, which resulted in a fatal crash. What the coroner said about the death.
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