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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AI plan to speed up Tassie approvals
Artificial intelligence would be used to streamline council planning process under a proposed plan from the Local Government Association of Tasmania. How AI is currently being used in councils.
Unions still asking if Premier supports privatisation
“When you change your position on an issue by 180 degrees, it’s reasonable for people to ask some questions”: Unions are still questioning the Premier’s privatisation stance, up to the day of voting polls opening.
‘Evolution’: Pumphouse Point to unveil two luxe new stays
One of Tasmania’s premier nature-based hotels, Pumphouse Point, has unveiled two new boutique accommodation offerings on the edge of Lake St Clair.
Wild winds to blast Tassie polling booths
Tasmanians may need to hit the polling booths early to beat a cold front set to sweep the state, with the BOM issuing a warning for damaging winds up to 120km/h.
City snow globe: Town Hall to be transformed for ‘fun’ exhibition
Flurries of snow will dance off the face of Hobart’s iconic Town Hall as part of a new art exhibition designed to amplify the voices of people with disability.
Labor commits to breast scan change
Tasmanian Labor would make an immediate change in breast cancer screening practices if elected, bringing the state in line with BreastScreen Australia’s national policy.
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.
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