Tassie woman’s lucky lotto purse find
A lucky Launceston woman has discovered a winning lotto ticket forgotten in her purse from a draw a fortnight ago. Her plans for the windfall.
Tasmania
Council weighs building swap for youth hub
The Glenorchy City Council is considering swapping the former site of a beloved seniors club to house a new youth hub in the city. How it would work.
Water bill shock for Tassie homes
Average Tasmanian households would pay more than $1000 extra on water bills over the next four years, under a plan slammed by the state’s peak community services body as a blow to cost of living.
Cancer patients at risk in clinical trial unit cut
‘We assume it means experimenting but it’s so much more than that:’ Tasmanian nurses are sounding the alarm on a cancer clinical unit restructure.
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Tassie jewels frozen in winter wonderland
Get ready to brave the chill on Hobart’s waterfront, where a unique winter event promises sparkling treasures for those willing to get a little frosty. The full details.
Greens push for long service changes
The Greens have pledged to push for a portable long-service leave scheme for workers care, cleaning and security sectors, no matter who forms government after Saturday’s election. How it works.
Hospital locums costing Tassie twice rural docs
Tasmania is spending double the amount on locums to fill roles within hospitals compared to the cost of using rural generalists – despite a commitment to reform change from the government.
Slippery slope: Lyell fix drags on
After ten months of delays, the Lyell Highway’s landslip saga is far from over, with a Lyons candidate saying the delays pose a risk to locals and the south’s connection to the West Coast.
Libs lead, but minority likely: poll
The Liberal Party are on track to win the most seats, but Tasmanian voters look set to deliver neither major party a majority in Saturday’s election, according to the latest opinion polling.
Donation ban bid to give candidates ‘fair go’
All political donations should be banned to improve the integrity of elections, an independent candidate for Franklin Hans Willink says. Why he says we need to “break the link between big chequebooks and political influence”.
Cash boost to secure Party in Paddock’s future
Tassie’s most popular music festival has landed some serious political backing, with the Liberals announcing millions in funding if re-elected over the next three years to secure its future.
Father and son tell conflicting accounts of deadly accident
Rumours swirled when a young man died shortly after an incident at his football club. A court has heard differing accounts from a father and his son about what happened days before his death.
Voters want change, Labor poll claims
Tasmanian voters have tired of the Liberals and would prefer a Labor government, according to polling conducted on behalf of the opposition.
Premier doubles down on independents
Premier Jeremy Rockliff has ruled out accepting the support of the Greens to form government if the Liberal Party does not win a majority at Saturday’s election.
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