High-speed New Norfolk ferry a ‘game changer’ for region
A Derwent Valley business advocacy group is calling for a $50m high-speed ferry service between New Norfolk and Hobart, calling it a “must have investment” for the region. THEIR WISH LIST
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‘Heavy hearts’: Popular Tassie craft brewery placed into administration
A beloved Tasmanian craft brewery has been placed into voluntary administration while its financial backer is investigated by ASIC, with its owners vowing to “come through the other side”.
Greens candidate tipped to be next Bob Brown steps down
A 19-year-old tipped to be the Greens’ next big thing in Tasmania, has bowed out of the race for a federal seat over a constitutional issue.
Off the table: Why these celeb chefs are ditching salmon
Influential celebrity chefs across the globe are joining a rising chorus against farmed Tasmanian salmon, with one TV host slamming the “dirty industry”. See who’s speaking out.
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Why 200-year-old World Heritage site is at risk of falling into ruin
The manager of an internationally recognised convict site has warned the property could be forced to close its doors unless it receives additional funding support from the federal and state governments.
Motion to renegotiate Mac Point stadium deal falls flat
A motion calling on the state government to renegotiate its stadium deal with the AFL has been voted down in the Legislative Council.
Government giving itself an early mark sparks outrage
The Liberal minority government have been invited to “have a long hard look at themselves” after running out of things for parliament to do and adjourning Tuesday’s sitting hours early.
Lambie ‘punching down on Tasmania’ in salmon boycott
Jacqui Lambie is “punching down on Tasmania” after calling for an Australian boycott of Tassie salmon, Senator Jonno Duniam says. It comes as Lambie predicts supermarket giants are “this close” to pulling it from shelves. LATEST >>
MP reports stadium threats to police
A Labor MP says she has reported threats she has received from a “crackpot” over her party’s support for the stadium to police.
Premier flags stadium bill timeline
Premier Jeremy Rockliff has given his clearest hint yet about the timing of special legislation to approve the proposed Macquarie Point stadium.
Prominent road safety advocate backs Collins St bike lane trial
Peter Frazer, whose 23-year-old daughter was tragically killed in a roadside crash in 2012, has backed the Hobart City Council’s Collins St bike lane trial, declaring it could “save lives”.
Woman allegedly behind Lindisfarne lockdown faces court
A woman charged in relation to the lockdown of a Lindisfarne street and school has faced court on Tuesday. What court documents reveal.
‘Knives are like drugs’ lawyer warns as final decision nears on new laws
Results from a four-month police metal detection wand trial are in, with one in four searches turning up a weapon. Is this enough to win over critics and a vote in the Upper House?
‘Disappointing’: Impact of half-price public transport fares revealed
New figures have laid bare the results of Tasmania’s half-price public transport fares as the minister responsible for the initiative concedes it has had little impact on passenger numbers.
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