Uni staff ‘fear’ speaking out: Report finds laws need revamp
The laws governing the University of Tasmania need reviewing to address a drift away from its core role as an educational institution, a parliamentary committee has found.
The laws governing the University of Tasmania need reviewing to address a drift away from its core role as an educational institution, a parliamentary committee has found.
The Tasmania Prison Service is refusing improve the substandard, smelly and uncomfortable footwear it issues to prisoners, ignoring repeated complaints and recommendations, a report has found.
The nurses union has taken the government to the state Industrial Commission over what it described as an ongoing short staffing across the state’s major hospitals.
Tasmanians who need medical attention over the holiday break have been urged to consider their options and not simply call for an ambulance. Who you can call instead >>
The Mercury’s Big Issues Survey is already revealing we’re happy, healthy and somewhat wealthy — but being buffeted by cost of living rises. There’s still time to have your say.
The proponent of a controversial tourism development inside the World Heritage area had leases renewed despite running up thousands of dollars in arrears on missed lease payments.
The first stage of the Marinus Link project is set to be more expensive than first estimated — however it’s becoming clearer how much it could save Tassie households.
The new Spirit of Tasmania ferry caught in limbo has a growing wage bill for six crew members to keep things ship shape while tied to a Scottish dock. Here’s why the govt isn’t concerned.
Key sections of a report used to justify ditching plans for a mandatory card-based poker machine play system in Tasmania have been kept secret from the public.
Tradies are urging school leavers to consider an alternative to studying at university. Here’s why the decision could set young Tasmanians up for life.
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