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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.

Tasmania State Election 2025 Kristie Johnston Independent Member for Clark. PIcture: Caroline Tan
Tasmania

Weeks wait for govt: indies say

Three key independents who will play a role in determining who forms the next government in Tasmania say they will not be rushed — and won’t begin formal negotiations until final results are posted next week.

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Tasmania

Time to deliver, says new Senator

Tasmanian’s newest Senator has pledged to bring an “economist’s eye and a Tasmanian heart” to the job, as he was sworn into Australian Parliament on Wednesday. His commitments.

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Business

Tax man watching for dodgy GST claims

The ATO is cracking down on businesses in hospitality and construction over dodgy GST refund claims, amid concern the practice is spreading to new sectors supercharged by advisers selling the fake schemes.

The $35m Strait Hotel development proposed for Burnie has been announced by the JMC Group. Picture: Supplied
Tasmania

Stadium to fire building boom

Major developers inspired by the proposed Macquarie Point stadium and state’s footy future are planning $138m in development in key centres around Tasmania. Inside their plans.

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Tasmania

Chopper nearly landed in lake: Report

The crew of a helicopter who made a big splash with their aircraft when they accidentally hit a Tasmanian lake failed to communicate properly, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau says.

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National

Does your new home have a toxic past?

Burning eyes? Trouble sleeping? Recently moved? Homes where methamphetamine was previously smoked or cooked can harbour harmful residue for up to five years. Here’s what you can do.

Boost your immunity with these restorative soups

Supergreens, chicken and risoni soup

From classic chicken noodle soups to rich and fragrant Asian broths, these super immunity-boosting soups are packed with nutrients, and will help you stay warm and healthy throughout the winter months. Wonderfully nourishing and endlessly satisfying, these easy and healthy soup recipes are also great for batch cooking, so you can always have a wholesome meal ready to go.

100 easy desserts for cold nights (and yes, there’s pudding)

Apple, brown butter and Frangelico crumble

Dessert doesn’t need to take all day with these 100 easy winter desserts. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just craving something sweet post-dinner, there’s nothing a good treat can’t solve. From bread and butter pudding to crumbles and pies, these are the desserts made for cold winter nights.

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