‘Strength and conviction’: Unionist and environmentalist remembered
Paul Blake, an environmentalist and union leader, was “loved by everyone”. Read the tribute.
Tasmania
Senator who survived brain cancer ‘never sought the spotlight’
Most politicians chase a headline but a retiring Senator has been praised for pursuing outcomes for people in need. Read the tribute to her work.
Shotgun-wielding man jailed over Moonah home invasion
A Tasmanian man who was banned from possessing firearms when he threatened a Hobart woman with a loaded shotgun inside her own home has been jailed for three years.
Hobart council urged to turn K&D into new homes
The K&D site in Hobart CBD taking up over a block has just hit the market and already the community has ideas for its future. The groups pushing for a housing development.
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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.
Beaker St Festival gets more Antarctic flavour
Science lovers will get a bigger slice of polar life at next month’s Beaker Street Festival, after organisers announced a bonus week of activities at its Antarctic-themed precinct, Hobartica.
Tassie parties bank $200k in first donation list
The first tranche of political donations to be revealed under Tasmania’s new disclosure rules have been made public by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission.
Mountain majesty captured in new exhibition
Georgina Richmond has long been entranced by the beauty of Tasmania. She pays homage to one of state’s most celebrated natural icons in a new art exhibition, Kunanyi Reflections.
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
Barbs were traded and shots fired in the only televised leaders’ debate between Jeremy Rockliff and Dean Winter as they debated stadium, healthcare, Spirits and crossbench deals. Who do you think won? VOTE IN OUR POLL
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