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David Killick is the Mercury’s political editor. During his 25-year career, he has worked in reporting roles in three Australian states and five countries, as well as Antarctica.

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‘Heroes everywhere’: Devils pay tribute to decades-long team effort

After decades of waiting and bitter political division, Tasmania has finally secured its AFL dream with parliament approving the controversial billion-dollar stadium.

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Rosie Saville greyhound welfare advocate with greyhounds Jimmy and Abby along with Premier Jeremy Rockliff. Premier Jeremy Rockliff in relation to legislation to be introduced to phase out greyhound racing in the state. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Greyhound racing ban: ‘the decision is made’

Tasmania has introduced legislation to ban greyhound racing by 2029, ending a decade-long campaign by animal welfare advocates against the controversial sport.

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Nick Duigan Liberal member for Windermere. Macquarie Point stadium debate in the Legislative Council. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Minister censured: ‘A gross misuse of power’

Parliament has censured a Liberal minister for what Labor calls “unconscionable behaviour” in punishing a century-old football club that appeared in a photo with opposition MPs.

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Dean Harriss Independent member for Huon. Macquarie Point stadium debate in the Legislative Council. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Tax rises flagged under stadium deal

An MP who did a deal with the government to back the stadium says taxes will have to increase to put the budget on a more sustainable footing.

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Done deal: Mac Point stadium secures majority support

An order to build the Macquarie Point stadium on Hobart’s waterfront is set to pass the Legislative Council after a majority of members indicated they would vote in support. How it happened

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Aerial render of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium.

Bec Thomas to vote YES in Mac Point stadium debate

The chances of the government’s stadium proposal passing the Legislative Council have been given a boost, with a key independent declaring her support. LATEST >>

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Health Minister Bridget Archer apologises over unlawful retention of autopsy specimens at pathology museum.

Minister apologises for ‘abhorrent’ organ scandal

Tasmania’s government has acknowledged “deep hurt” caused to families after forensic pathologists illegally retained body parts from autopsies for a pathology museum display.

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CCTV image of two AYDC staff holding onto the young person, whose face and head have been covered by his t-shirt

Report slams use of t-shirt as a spit hood on teen

A handcuffed youth detainee told investigators an improvised t-shirt spit hood made it “hard to breathe” in a practice banned on juveniles since 2022.

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff. Yes AFL Teams Yes Stadium rally at parliament house lawns Hobart. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Govt targets key MPs to save $1.1bn stadium

The fate of Tasmania’s controversial $1.13bn Macquarie Point stadium rests with undecided MLCs as debate begins on what one calls a “generational decision”.

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Minister Jane Howlett. Question time in the Tasmanian house of assembly. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Minister refuses to answer question on legal fees

Greens MPs have questioned every Liberal minister about taxpayer-funded legal bills, with most denying costs but one minister refusing to answer.

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