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.
Tasmania
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.
‘Dead-set perv’: court hears sex allegations against former teacher
A complainant who was allegedly raped by a former teacher during a two-week stay-over at the man’s home in the 1980s has denied suggestions he initiated sexual contact between the pair. What the court heard.
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Naaaawww: Rare primate pair’s new baby joy
After years of waiting, a critically-endangered primate pair has finally had a swinging success that’s got keepers going wild at Tasmania Zoo. The story behind the new bundle of joy.
Rockliff, Winter trade barbs in leaders’ debate
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‘I didn’t know crumpets could taste this good’: Huon empire takes over Apple Isle
From a Covid lockdown project to a regular market sellout, meet Tassie’s own crumpet king and queen as they explain how they grew their unique empire — and the secret to the perfect treat.
‘Everyone deserves to age with dignity’: Libs pledge boost for older Tasmanians
Older Tasmanians will receive more support to live at home or in assisted living, under a plan the Liberals have pledged to implement if re-elected on Saturday.
Bruce’s highway hell: Lehrmann claims psychological injury from Hobart Airport media chase
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann suffered psychological injury when he was pursued by mainland media along the Tasman Hwy towards Hobart Airport earlier this year, a court had heard.
Ditch stadium, tax the pokies: Greens unveil budget repair plan
The Greens would work towards balancing the state budget by not building the proposed AFL stadium, increasing salmon and mining royalties, and lifting taxes on pokies barons.
Tassie region would get $15m medical precinct under Libs
A re-elected Liberal government would build a $15m medical precinct in a growing Tassie region, Premier Jeremy Rockliff announced on Tuesday.
Progress on development that will set scene for new golf course
A pipeline set to bring recycled water to South Arm has marked a key construction milestone as the proponents spruik how the development would help facilitate a long-awaited golf course.
Bruce Lehrmann launches bid for restraining order against journo
Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann, who last month pleaded not guilty to a Huon Valley car theft, has applied for a restraining order against a journalist covering his time in Tasmania.
Man in custody for possessing child exploitation material
A man has been taken into custody for the possession of child exploitation material described as “one of the most serious instances that can be dealt with”. DISTRESSING CONTENT
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