Tasmania
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Australian economy
Anaemic economic growth sets the scene for election battleground
Australia’s annual growth rate slumped to the lowest in 33 years. How will Labor explain that to the electorate?
- The Herald's View
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The CFMEU’s taking it to the streets is protecting corrupted turf
The CFMEU is delusional in claiming the rallies around Australia are about solidarity.
- The Herald's View
Your guide to Australia’s best guilt-free foodie holiday
The Launceston region is full of innovative farmers and chefs trying to fix the planet. You’ll want to add these stops to your itinerary.
- by Craig Tansley
Dutton’s nuclear nonsense will scare any voter
By refusing to adhere to emissions targets should he win next year’s election, Peter Dutton appears willing to put at risk Australia’s international reputation. He also risks our economic future as a reputable and reliable country in which to invest and do business.
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‘There’s no safe level’: Carcinogens found in tap water across Australia
The drinking water of up to 1.8 million Australians has been contaminated. Experts say further testing must be an urgent priority.
- by Carrie Fellner
Frydenberg 2.0 presents a problem for the Liberals
A faction in Kooyong has started to agitate for Mr Josh Frydenberg to be the Liberal candidate in this seat. The current selected candidate, Amelia Hamer, won the right to be the candidate with a large majority vote nine weeks ago. Will we next hear that she has “generously” stepped aside for Mr Frydenberg? Being a woman, she must know what action is expected of her.
No roads and no tourists: A sparkling part of Australia few ever see
It’s three times the size of Sydney Harbour, but you’re more likely to spot a dolphin or a devil than another traveller when exploring this part of Tasmania.
- by Jim Darby
Lonely Neil the Seal now in danger of being loved to death
The 700-kilogram seal pup has grown into an international viral celebrity, but authorities fear he could become a victim of his own popularity.
- by Bianca Hall
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Nuclear energy
Coalition meltdown casts doubt on Dutton’s nuclear plan
Paul Sakkal reports that the Liberal and National parties are at odds over the selection of six sites for proposed nuclear facilities, delaying the release of the Coalition’s policy blueprint.
- The Herald's View
Humanity rises above political sniping
Once again, In the face of catastrophe and in the worst circumstances, the best Australian characteristics shone through.
I did one of Australia’s greatest treks the easy way (and it wasn’t that easy)
For 90 years, walkers have been discovering the Tasmanian bush, and perhaps something about themselves, as they trek the Overland Track’s 65 kilometres
- by Michael Bachelard
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