Council tried to sting developer with $900k condition
A Southern Tasmanian council tried to make it a condition for a developer to pay $900k to approve a major subdivision project. Here’s why that was considered unreasonable.
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Construction worker convicted over excavator injury
A construction worker has been fined after the excavator injury of another worker in 2022.
Nearly 100 spectacular Hobart homes open for inspection
Here’s your chance to take a sticky beak inside some of the most striking homes in and around Hobart. Full list >>
‘Never witnessed such an appalling lack of support from government’
The former TT-Line chairman has lashed the state government for it’s ‘appalling lack of support’ while the company worked to deliver two new Spirit of Tasmania ferries. The latest >>
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Adultery, gore discussed in sermon attended by primary school kids
A Tasmanian parliamentarian has slammed the state’s Catholic education system after reports that students as young as 10 were subjected to discussions of adultery during a church service.
Closing remarks in trial of alleged murder of ex-partner’s boyfriend
‘He was unhappy and was making threats,’ the court heard as the final pitch to the 12-person jury was made in a case alleging the murder of the accused ex-partner’s boyfriend.
Fed-up dairy workers’ plea for consumers to boycott brands
Fed-up Tasmanian dairy workers have called on supporters to “vote with their dollar” and boycott popular brands as their feud for equal pay continues. The latest.
Breaking down how much power bills are increasing
Tasmanian electricity bills are set to rise for the next financial year after the regulator approved an increase on prices. But can rebates balance the books? How much households will be paying.
‘Down right dangerous’: health job cuts claims to dominate debate
Labor and the Greens will call on the state government to justify what they describe as job cuts in health when parliament resumes on Tuesday. Liberal minister Eric Abetz responds.
Tassie workers slam milk giant’s ‘scab labor’ move amid strike
Dairy workers have slammed the Canadian milk giant Saputo Dairy’s move to fly in international workers as “anti-Tasmanian” as the ongoing pay parity dispute worsens.
‘Best little country show’ goes on despite multiple challenges
A popular semirural show will go ahead as planned later this year. However, it’s not all smooth sailing with organisers admitting they’re facing several issues in the lead-up. Find out why.
Sausage king invites cancer to take a walk in winter fundraiser
Nobody knows more about reading the early warning signs of cancer than much-loved former West Hobart butcher, Shane Mundy. Why his next challenge is deeply personal >>
Cash injection for 40 road projects to improve safety
Pedestrians and cyclists are among those set to benefit from a $4.7m cash boost to improve road safety across Tasmania. Find out where some of the money will be going to.
Elliot’s discrimination dispute finally resolved
Councillor Louise Elliot says a drawn-out discrimination dispute over a ‘women’s rights’ event booking with the Hobart City Council has been resolved. Why she’s pleased.
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